Thursday’s Calendar

THURSDAY

Fall Florals

The “Florals with Fall Fruits and Vegetables” event starts at 9 a.m. at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. To sign up for the class on fall floral arrangements, call (949) 673-2261. Registration is required and the class costs $50. For more information, go to https://www.shermanlibraryandgardens.org.

Christmas Walk Committee

The Christmas Walk Committee will hold its first meeting to plan for this year’s walk. The committee will meet at 4 p.m. at the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce office, 2855 E. Coast Hwy, Suite 101.

On Point

Women On Point will offer a free seminar from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for career success for business-minded women at The Loft, 1954 Placentia Ave., Suite 108, Costa Mesa. To sign up, call (888) 473-8048 or go to https://www.womenonpoint.org.

Hip-Hop

DJ Jay P, Zeb1, J Fresh and Remark perform at 9:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd. For more information, visit https://www.commonwealthlounge.com.

Cover Me Badd Karaoke

La Cave, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, will host a karaoke night at 10 p.m. Thursdays where guests can sing with the house band for the night, Cover Me Badd. There is no cover and the event is 21 and older only. For more information, visit https://www.myspace.com/lacave.

TILL FRIDAY

Jewish High Holiday Services

The Chabad Jewish Center will hold a Rosh Hashanah service at 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. The free event is open to all. For more information, call (949) 721-9800, or go to https://www.JewishNewport.com. Temple Isaiah, 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, holds its Rosh Hashanah Eve service at 8 p.m. For information about membership or high-holiday tickets, call Rabbi Marc Rubenstein at (714) 904-9522.

Festival of Children

The 10th annual Festival of Children — a month-long family oriented event featuring live music, dance performances, arts and crafts, and more — returns to South Coast Plaza. More than 75 youth-serving organizations will also be showcased. For a full schedule of events, visit https://www.festivalofchildren.org.

Paul Frank Book Drive

As part of the Festival of Children, the Paul Frank store at South Coast Plaza, will offer customers a 20% discount in exchange for donating a gently used children’s book.

TILL SUNDAY

Musical at Vanguard

“Americans All,” featuring music by retired Orange County Judge James P. Gray, plays at Vanguard University’s Lyceum Theater, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For showtimes and more information, visit vanguard.universitytickets.com.

FRIDAY

Simpko

Simpko performs from 6 to 9 p.m. and DJ Episode will follow at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd. For more information, visit https://www.commonwealthlounge.com.

Phil Shane

Singer Phil Shane will perform cover songs from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and others at La Cave Restaurant, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. The free show is 21 and over only. For more information, visit https://www.myspace.com/lacave.

SATURDAY

Southland Opera

Performers from Southland Opera will present an interactive program, “Adventures in Song and Story,” to encourage children to enjoy operas, musicals and other forms of music. The show will feature Hansel and Gretel and the Three Little Maids, among other characters. The event is at 11 a.m. in the Friends Meeting Room, Central Library branch, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Adults must accompany children. For information, call (949) 717-3860 or go to https://www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

SCOTS

Southern Culture on the Skids will headline the Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. The 21-and-older show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15. For more information, visit https://www.detroitbar.com.

Soul and Funk

DJ Josh One performs at 9:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd. For more information, visit https://www.commonwealthlounge.com.

Lemon Drop Club

Newport Beach-based Lemon Drop Club, which hosts singles parties in Orange County geared for adults around the age of 40 and up, will have its next singles party from 7 to midnight at the Newport Beach Elks Lodge, 3456 Via Oporto, Newport Beach. A free dance lesson will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and parking is free. No membership is required. For more information, call (949) 378-6600 or visit https://www.lemondropclub.com.