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TODAY

“Major Art/Minor Artists” will demonstrate the talented work of our

county’s future Picassos and Monets. The exhibit, which features artwork

by elementary school students, opens at The Orange County Museum of Art

at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. A reception will be

held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Admission is free. For more information,

call(714) 662-3366.

SUNDAY

A five-hour Mother’s Day dinner cruise aboard the Phoenix will leave at 3

p.m. from the Balboa Fun Zone in Newport Beach. The cost is $45, and

includes hor d’oeuvres, live music, a gourmet meal, an orchid corsage and

a commemorative photograph. For reservations, call (949) 262-5867.

MONDAY

Explore your creative side! Open mike poetry night at Borders Books,

Music and Cafe is the perfect opportunity to be creative and explore your

inner being. The reading begins at 7 p.m. at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 432-7854.

TUESDAY

Making its world debut at South Coast Repertory, “The Beginning of

August,” is a modern-day comedy by Tom Donaghy that explores the changes

in American families. The play runs through May 28 on the second stage.

For more information, call (714) 708-5555. South Coast Repertory is at

655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

WEDNESDAY

Monofiliment will play live music Wednesday at The Lab Anti-Mall, 2930

Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Upcoming shows: Frank Falupe Trio, May 24;

Relish, May 31. The show is free. For more information, call (714)

960-6660.