AFTER HOURS

MUSIC

BRIAN BARRETT/JASON WILKINS TRIO

The Brian Barrett/Jason Wilkins Trio will play jazz at That’s Aroma from

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. That’s Aroma is at 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 548-7999.

DISTURBING THE PEACE

The rock band Disturbing the Peace will perform Friday at the American

Legion Hall in a benefit for Ensign Intermediate School. The hall is at

215 15th St., Newport Beach. Tickets must be bought in advance by calling

(949) 675-1187.

‘POETRY OF EARTH/OEDIPUS REX’

The Philharmonic Society presents “Poetry of Earth/Oedipus Rex” at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Tickets

are $15 to $55. The center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (949) 474-4488.

ELGAR’S THIRD

The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts the west coast debut of

Sir Edward Elgar’s Third Symphony, elaborated by Anthony Payne, at 3 p.m.

Sunday. Tickets are $15 to $55. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 474-4488.

OCC ‘2 BAND EXTRAVAGANZA’

OCC hosts a “2 Band Extravaganza” at 2 p.m. Sunday, featuring music of

Duke Ellington. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door. OCC is at

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

432-5880.

DENNIS CLEVELAND

The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts Mikel Rouse’s postmodern

opera “Dennis Cleveland” Nov. 2-6 at 8 p.m. in Founders Hall. Tickets are

$25. The center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 474-4488.

DOUG SMITH

Doug Smith will perform acoustic guitar pieces from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5

at Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe. The store is at 901B South Coast Drive,

Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 444-0226.

HARMONIA BAROQUE PLAYERS

The first performance of The Harmonia Baroque Players’ 1999-2000 season will be at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. Nov. 7. The program

will feature the trio sonata from Bach’s “Musical Offering” as well as

music from Boismortier, Vivaldi and Telemann. Admission is $10 to $12.

The church is at 798 Dover St., Newport Beach. For more information, call

(714) 970-8545.

‘LA TRAVIATA’

Opera Pacifica presents Verdi’s masterpiece “La Traviata” Nov. 9, 11, 13

and 14 at The Orange County Performing Arts Center. Shows are 7:30 p.m.,

and 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets are $32 to $151. The Center is at 600

Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 474-4488.

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN

The Orange County Performing Arts Center presents “Midnight in the Garden

of Good and Evil,” a concert based on John Berendt’s best-selling book,

at 8 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets are $20 to $35. The center is at 600 Town

Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 474-4488.

LESLIE UGGAMS

The Orange County Performing Arts Center kicks off its 1999-2000 Cabaret

Club series with performances by Leslie Uggams Nov. 11 through 14.

Thursday through Saturday shows at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., and Sunday

matinees at 1 p.m. Tickets are $42. The center is at 600 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.

‘AN EVENING OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC’

OCC presents film and stage stars Ann Blyth and Bill Hayes in “An Evening

of Beautiful Music” at 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets are $31. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

OCC’s Guitar Ensemble offers its annual fall concert in OCC’s Fine Arts

Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets are $3.50 to $5. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

WIND ENSEMBLE

OCC’s Wind Ensemble will play 20th century compositions in its concert

Nov. 14 at the Robert B. Moore Theater. The show is at $3 p.m., and

tickets are $5 to $7. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 432-5880.

LUNCHTIME MUSIC

The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts a free lunchtime music

event at Founders Hall at noon Nov. 17. The center is at 600 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.

GRIEG PIANO CONCERTO

Pacific Symphony Orchestra presents Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Bartok’s

Concerto for Orchestra Nov. 17 and 18 at The Orange County Performing

Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The show starts at 8

p.m., and a preview lecture begins at 7 p.m. Tickets to the event are $18

to $50. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 740-7878.

TRIBUTE TO BROADWAY

Hal Linden, the actor known to television viewers everywhere as “Barney

Miller” and the star of more than 30 Broadway Musicals, will appear at

The Orange County Performing Arts Center in a Tribute to Broadway at 8

p.m. Nov. 19 and 20. Tickets are $14 to $54. The Center is at 600 Town

Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.

‘FOLLOW THE LEADER’

Pacific Symphony Orchestra presents “Follow the Leader,” one of its

series of musical mornings for children and families, at 10 and 11:30

a.m. Nov. 20. The program will introduce children to one set of

instruments at a time, drawing on Pachelbel’s “Canon for Strings,”

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and other works. Tickets are $11 for

children, $13 for adults. The concert will be in the Orange County

Performing Art Center’s Segerstrom Hall at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.

BARBER AND GRIEG

Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s Classical Connections, a series for

audiences new to classical music, will feature Barber’s “Adagio for

Strings” and Grieg’s “Piano Concerto” Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. The concert is

$26 and takes place in the Orange County Performing Art Center’s

Segerstrom Hall at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 740-7878.

MOZART’S REQUIEM

The Orange County Performing Arts Center presents Pacific Chorale’s

performance of Mozart’s Requiem at 7 p.m. Nov. 21. Tickets are $24 to

$360. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 740-7878.

KENNY G

The Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Segerstrom Hall hosts pop jazz

phenomenon Kenny G at 4 p.m. Nov. 28. Tickets range from $41 to $76. The

Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 740-7878.

ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT CONCERT AT SEGERSTROM

This year’s annual Candlelight Concert at Segerstrom Hall Dec. 10 will

feature Broadway actress Linda Eder. The concert will begin with a

cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception, followed by a musical performance

and dinner. The evening will close with another performance of seasonal

favorites by the William Hall Master Chorale. Segerstrom Hall is at 600

Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.

STAGE

‘THE PIANO LESSON’

South Coast Repertory presents August Wilson’s ‘Piano Lesson’ through

Nov. 21. Tickets are $28 to $47. Showtimes are Tuesday through Friday at

8 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. SCR

is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

708-5555.

‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’

Vanguard University of Southern California present Shakespeare’s ‘A

Midsummer Night’s Dream’ today through Sunday and Nov. 4 through 7 at the

university’s Lyceum Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays through

Saturdays, with matinees at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are

$10. The theater is at 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 668-6145.

‘SYLVIA’

A.R. Gurney’s comic play “Sylvia” opens Friday and runs through Nov. 20

at The Theatre District in Costa Mesa. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and

Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 for Friday and Sunday

performances, $20 for Saturday performances. The Theatre District is at

2930 Bristol, Suite C-106, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

435-4043.

‘Y2K’

OCC presents ‘Y2K,’ a program of short plays related to the millennium,

Saturday and Sunday and Nov. 6 through 7. Show times are 8 p.m. on

Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $5 to $6. OCC is at

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

432-5640.

‘THE SUMMER MOON’

South Coast Repertory presents John Olive’s play ‘The Summer Moon’ Nov. 2

through Dec. 5. Tickets are $26 to $45, with a pay-what-you-will

performance on Nov. 6. The theater is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 708-5555.

‘WILD OATS’

OCC presents James McLure’s comedy ‘Wild Oats’ Nov. 11 through 14, and 18

through 21 in its Drama Lab Theatre. Curtain is at 8 p.m., 2 p.m. on

Sundays; tickets are $9. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (714) 432-5880.

READERS REPERTORY THEATRE

Friends of the Costa Mesa Libraries will sponsor the play “The Masque of

Reason,” by Robert Frost, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16. The program is

suitable for high schoolers and up. The play will be at the Mesa Verde

Library, 2969 Mesa Verde Dr., Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 546-5274.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

South Coast Repertory presents “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 27 through Dec.

26 on its mainstage. Shows are Tuesday thorugh Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday

at 2:30 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 to

$39. The theater is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 708-5555.

‘COMEDIENNE’

Lilly Tomlin is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center Dec. 3

and 4. Tickets for the two-time Tony Award-winning comedienne range from

$36 to $49 and go on sale Oct. 24. The Orange County Performing Arts

Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets may be purchased

through Ticketmaster at (714) 740-7878 or by calling The Center at (714)

556-ARTS.

ART

‘A CENTURY OF WEST COAST SURFING’

This exhibit features a comprehensive collection of vintage surfboards,

photos and memorabilia chronicling significant milestones in the

development of surfing in California throughout the past 100 years and

will be on display at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum through Saturday

in the Museum’s Grand Salon. The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is at 151

E. Coast Highway in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

673-7863.

TUESDAY TALKS AT THE MUSEUM

The Orange County Museum of Art is offering an ongoing series of free

talks related to the art of the museum’s galleries. The talks are held at

noon Tuesdays. The museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive. For more

information, call (949) 759-1122.

MICHAEL BREWSTER EXHIBIT

The Orange County Museum of Art presents the work of Michael Brewster

through the end of the year. Brewster manipulates natural phenomena such

as sound without using sophisticated technology. Presented in the

Installation Gallery of the main museum, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport

Beach. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, children under

16 and OCMA members are free. For more information, call (949) 759-1122

or visit the Web site www.ocartsnet.org/ocma.

‘THE CALIFORNIA WATERCOLOR MOVEMENT’

This exhibit highlights watercolor art from 1930 to 1950 by various

watercolor artists including: Emil Kosa Jr., David Levine and Rex Brandt.

The art will be on display at the Orange County Museum of Art’s satellite

gallery in South Coast Plaza through Sunday. The gallery at South Coast

Plaza is at 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(949) 759-1122

‘ART OF THE 20TH CENTURY PART II: 1945-1990s’

Visionaries, an organization that supports the educational activities of

the Orange County Museum of Art, is sponsoring an eight-week lecture

series given by Kate Johnson. The lectures will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Thursdays through Nov. 4. The fee for the class is $135 for OCMA members

and $145 for nonmembers. Class size is limited, so preregistration is

required. OCMA is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 759-1122

‘THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF’

Lydia Ringwald’s oil and watercolor paintings will be on display in the

exhibit ‘The Stuff Dreams are Made Of’ in the Newport Beach Central

Library’s foyer through Sunday. There will be a reception for the artist

from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and a discussion of the philosophy behind the art

at 7 p.m. Oct. 14. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave. For more

information, call (949) 717-3801.

JACK FULTON PHOTOGRAPHY

The photographs of Bay Area artist Jack Fulton are on display through

Nov. 9 in OCC’s Photo Gallery. The work is available for viewing Monday

through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5039

FACULTY ART SHOW

OCC is hosting its annual Faculty Art Show through Dec. 9 in its gallery.

The show can be seen Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and

Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5039.

‘IN THE CITY’

OCMA’s exhibit ‘In the City: Urban Views 1900-1940’ looks at early 20th

century visions of the city, and comprises more than 50 paintings from

the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art. The

exhibit runs through Jan. 23. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors and students. The

museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. For more information,

call (949) 759-1122.

A METALLIC CANVAS

The Newport Beach Public Library will display sculptural relief works by

artist Brett Rubbico Monday through Nov. 30. The library is at 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

DANA RIDENOUR WORKS

Bloomingdale’s Fashion Island will show works by local artist Dana

Ridenour Nov. 4 through Dec. 1. The store is at 701 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 650-7701.

DOCENT TRAINING

The Orange County Museum of Art will offer a training program for

volunteer docents. The nine-month program will begin in the fall and can

be taken Wednesday evenings or Thursday mornings. For more information,

call (949) 759-1122, ext. 204.

DANCE

TWIN PALMS

Twin Palms offers swing music at 8 p.m. Sundays, dinner jazz from 6 to 10

p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, a rhythm and blues band Thursdays, and a

top 40 funk band Fridays. The eatery is at Fashion Island, 630 Newport

Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 721-8288.

ARGENTINE TANGO

DanScene Studio has tango dancing from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first

Saturday of every month. DanScene is at 2980 A McClintock Way, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 833-1844.

DANCE 204

Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and advanced

ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St., Balboa. For

more information, call (949) 675-9082.

BALLROOM FOR SENIORS

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers ballroom dancing to the music of the

Ray Robbins Combo for adults from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

Singles and couples are welcome. Cost is $3. The center is at 695 W. 19th

St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 645-2356.

BIG BAND DANCING

The Oasis Senior Center holds an afternoon of dancing to live big band

music Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Coffee and refreshments are served.

The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more

information, call (949) 644-3244.

BALLROOM DANCING

The DeFore Foundation for the Arts will hold ballroom dancing classes on

Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30 to 11 p.m. $8 admission covers the

hour dance lesson and the open dancing session that follows. The class is

at 151 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

241-9908.

FACULTY DANCE CONCERT

OCC hosts a faculty dance concert Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11 and

$12. Orange Coast College is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 432-5880.

WALDORF SCHOOL DANCING

The Waldorf School hosts the Austin Eurthmy Ensemble Nov. 9 in a

performance of “Among the Ashes.” The event is at 8 p.m. and costs $8.

The school is at 2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa.

FILM

POETRY

ALTA COFFEE HOUSE

Alta Coffee House will feature poets Bil Luther, Carole Luther and John

Harrell at 8 p.m. Nov. 10 along with an open reading. The coffee house is

at 506 31st St., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

675-0233.

THE FACTORY READINGS

An evening of performance poetry will be held the first Tuesday of every

month at the Gypsy Den Cafe and Reading Room at The Lab Anti-Mall, 2930

Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The event on Tuesday will feature the work of

Lee Mallory, with Michael Ubaldini on guitar. For more information, call

(714) 549-7012. Admission is free, but voluntary donations are accepted

for the performers.

LITERARY

‘SIMPLE ABUNDANCE’ DISCUSSION GROUP

Based on the books of Sarah Ban Breathnach, this discussion group focuses

on appreciation, expression and gratitude. Led by Audre de Nard at

Borders Books, Music and Cafe the first Thursday of each month at 6:30

p.m. Borders is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (949) 631-8661.

OPRAH BOOK CLUB

This club meets the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. to discuss

Oprah’s most recent book selections at Barnes & Noble Newport Beach.

Barnes & Noble Newport Beach is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

STANLEY TILLIS

Stanley Tillis, author of ‘By the Neck Until Dead,’ will appear Friday at

7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Metro Pointe. The store is at 901B South Coast

Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 444-0226.

RILEY ST. JAMES

Riley St. James, author of ‘Deception in the Rainshadows’ will appear at

Barnes and Noble Newport Beach Friday at 7 p.m. The store is at 953

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

759-0982.

MYSTERY NOVEL AUTHOR PANEL

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe hosts a Mystery Novel Author Panel Nov. 5 at

7 p.m. Sherri L. Board, Jerrilyn Farmer, Earlene Fowler, Kris Neri, and

Nathan Walpow will discuss their latest books. The store is at 901 B

South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 444-0226.

MISSION MEMOIRS

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe presents an event dedicated to Terry Ruscin’s

“Mission Memoirs,” a book that describes California mission bridges. The

event is Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. The store is at 901 B South Coast Drive, Suite

150, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 444-0226.

‘THE WILD ROSE OF KILGANNON’

Barnes & Noble Metro Point hosts Kathleen Givens, author of “The Wild

Rose of Kilgannon,” who will discuss her book Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. The store

is at 901 B South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 444-0226.

‘THE WONDERLAND MURDERS’

Barnes & Noble Metro Point hosts Kent Braithwaite, author of “The

Wonderland Murders,” who will discuss his book at 5 p.m. Nov. 12. The

store is at 901 B South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 444-0226.

‘THE HALLELUJAH SIDE’

Barnes & Noble Metro Point hosts Rhoda Huffey, author of “The Hallelujah

Side,” who will discuss her book at 2 p.m. Nov. 13. The store is at 901 B

South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 444-0226.

‘DECEPTION IN THE RAINSHADOWS’

Barnes & Noble Metro Point hosts Riley St. James, author of “Deception in

the Rainshadows,” who will discuss his book at 7 p.m. Nov. 17. The store

is at 901 B South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 444-0226.

KIDS

STORYTIME

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island hosts story time every Tuesday from 10:45

to 11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Fashion Island is at 953 Newport Center

Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

STARLIGHT STORYTIME

Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to participate in songs and finger

puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park Ave.,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-8845.

NEWPORT LIBRARY STORYTIMES

The Newport Beach Central library offers storytime Mondays at 7 p.m and

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

Beach. David Novak will appear today for the morning storytime. Children

are invited to wear pajamas to the evening storytimes. For more

information, call (949) 717-3801.

STORYTIME TRIANGLE SQUARE

Barnes & Noble Triangle Square hosts storytime the second and fourth

Tuesday of each month for children of all ages, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-0614.

STORYTIME METRO POINTE

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe hosts storytime every Wednesday at 10:45 a.m.

for children of all ages, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 444-0226.

SPECIAL

TOUR THE CENTER

The Center is offering tours of its facilities. The 1 hour 15 minute tour

will provide a detailed look at Segerstrom Hall. Tours take place

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The Orange County

Performing Arts Center is at 800 Town Center Drive. Call (714) 556-2122

for more information.

ROBERT MONDAVI WINE & FOOD CENTER

The center features many special events each month and is at 1570 Scenic

Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 979-4510.

HI-TIME WINE CELLARS

Hi-Time Wine Cellars features wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on

Fridays and 1:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call (949)

650-8463.

THE GOURMET DETECTIVE

An interactive comical murder mystery is presented at 8 p.m. every Friday

and Saturday at the Mezzanine Restaurant, 19800 MacArthur Blvd., Newport

Beach. Packages run from $42 to $54 per person. For more information,

call (714) 979-CLUE.

FARMERS MARKETS

The Orange County Market Place is held every Saturday and Sunday from 7

a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main parking lot of the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Admission is $1 for adults, children under 12 years are free. For

information, call (949) 723-6616. Corona del Mar farmers market is held

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the municipal parking lot at

Bayside Drive and Marguerite Ave.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES AT THE MUSEUM

The Orange County Museum of art offers a broad range of classes for

children beginning in October and November. Courses from watercolors to

hat making are available. For more information, call (949) 759-1122.

FALL FESTIVAL

Christ Lutheran School hosts a fall festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday. The school is at 760 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 548-6866.

MASQUERADE BALL FOR THE ARTS

A masked ball to benefit South Coast Repertory, the Orange County

Performing Arts Center, the Orange County Museum of Art and Opera Pacific

will be held at the Orange County Museum of Art at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets for the event are $60. The museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-1122.

EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

The Lab Anti-Mall hosts a festival marking The Day of The Dead from noon

to 5 p.m. Saturday. Mariachi music, arts and crafts, and cultural foods

will be available. The Lab is at 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 574-4282.

NORTON SIMON ART MUSEUM

Harbor Jewish Singles hosts a trip to the reopened Norton Simon Art

Museum in Pasadena Sunday at 10 a.m. Interested parties can carpool to

the event. For more information, call (714) 964-6685.

AN EPICUREAN CHRISTMAS

The Sherman Library and Gardens will hold a special “Epicurean Christmas”

shopping event from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4. The shop is at 2647 East

Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949) 673-2261.

OCC FALL FAIR

OCC will host its annual Fall Needle Arts Fair Nov. 6 through 7. The

event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and is free. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880,

ext. 1.

‘MARTINIS IN THE GARDEN...’

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County hosts a fund-raising event,

“Martinis in the Garden of Good and Olives,” at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at DIVA

restaurant, 600 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. The event is $50 and

reservations are by invitation. For more information, call (949)

553-2422.

CHRISTIAN SINGLES

Mariners Church’s Christian Singles group sponsors a riverboat tour of

Newport harbor Nov. 17. The sunset event includes dancing, wine tasting

and finger good. Tickets are $30. For more information, call (714)

536-4863.

OCC’S CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION

The Theatre Department of OCC will stage its 14th annual Christmas show

for children Dec. 2 through 5 and 9 through 12 in OCC’s Drama Lab

Theatre. Curtain is at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday nights and at 2

p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $6 to $9. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

DINING

TWILIGHT DINING AT VILLA NOVA

Villa Nova offers a special ‘Twilight Dining’ menu, featuring favorite

recipes from executive chef Sonny Mergenthaler at early-bird prices.

Twilight dining is available from 5 to 6 p.m. every day except Saturday

and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For information and reservations, call (949) 642-7880.

CLUBS

ALTA COFFEE

The Alta Coffee House presents musical acts at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays

through Saturdays. Admission is free. Alta Coffee is at 506 31st St.,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-0233.

ATRIUM MARQUIS HOTEL

The Atrium offers a variety of live music played every day at its

Airporter Club, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. For more information, call

(949) 833-2770.

BIRRAPORETTI’S

Birraporetti’s offers swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra at

8 p.m. on Mondays. Birraporetti’s is at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol

St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 850-9090.

BISTRO 201

Bistro 201 offers jazz performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Bistro 201 is at 3333 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-1551.

CARLO’S RISTORANTE

Carlo’s offers live music Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 3520 E.

Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. No cover charge. For more information,

call (949) 675-1922.

CLUB MESA

Club Mesa offers live music every night of the week except Wednesday,

which is reserved for a spoken word and poetry show. Club Mesa is at 843

W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 642-6634.

DURTY NELLY’S

Nelly’s offers live music at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and is at

2915 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

957-1951.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

The Four Seasons offers live music Mondays through Saturdays and is at

690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

759-0808.

HARD ROCK CAFE

The Hard Rock offers live music on Sundays and is at 451 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 640-8844.

THE HARP INN

The inn offers live music Thursdays through Saturdays and is at 130 E.

17th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-8855.

HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S

Barmichael’s offers live music Wednesdays through Saturdays and is at

3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

261-6270.

LIDO CIGAR ROOM

The cigar room is a place to enjoy a smoke with your drink. No cover

charge. The cigar room is at 3441 Via Lido, Suite D, Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 723-0595.

MARGARITAVILLE

Margaritaville offers live music and is at 2332 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-8220.

MULDOON’S IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT

Muldoon’s offers live music Thursdays through Sundays and is at 202

Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (714) 640-4110.

OYSTER BAR LOUNGE

Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge showcases local pop and light rock

acts Fridays and Saturdays. The lounge is at 503 East Edgewater at the

Balboa Ferry Landing. For more information, call (949) 675-2373.

THE MARRIOTT

The Marriott offers live music Mondays through Saturdays and is at 900

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

640-4000.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD

Planet Hollywood offers live music on Wednesdays and is at South Coast

Plaza. For more information, call (714) 668-1440.

TRIANON LOUNGE

The lounge in the Sutton Place Hotel offers live music by the Sonebridge

Band on Saturdays 9:30 p.m. until closing. No cover charge. The hotel is

at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

476-2001.

THE TEA ROOM

Karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. on Thursdays. The Tea Room is at 3100 Irvine

Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 756-0121.

TOTALLY COFFEE

‘Open Mic Night’ from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays. Totally Coffee is at

1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

435-9367.

VILLA NOVA

Enjoy piano bar music with Rich Fauno at 9 p.m. Sundays through

Wednesdays. Pappa Bear Patterson performs jazz/blues/pop at 9 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.