Fantastic Five

Here’s a listing of special events to entertain you through the

weekend and beyond.

SATURDAY

It’ll be a Celtic-themed “Star Search” with only one category --

dance. The Mini Celtic Couples Dance Competition will be held at 2 p.m.

in the courtyard of Muldoon’s Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Drive,

Fashion Island, Newport Beach. Children age 10 and younger from the

Claddagh Dance Company will compete. Free to watch. (949) 640-4110.

SUNDAY

It may be fall, but you can feel “Younger Than Springtime.” A Cup of

Water will perform a one-hour version of the Broadway classic “South

Pacific” at 2:30 p.m. at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Songs will include “Some Enchanted Evening,”

“Nothin’ Like a Dame” and “Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.” Free.

(714) 432-7854.

MONDAY

Ever wonder what nonliterary magical realism involves? For visual

answers, visit the Newport Beach Public Library’s exhibit of original

mono prints by Marilyn Ellis titled “Magic Realism,” which opens today.

The artwork, accompanied by original poems by John C. Harrell, will be

exhibited through Nov. 1 at 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3801.

TUESDAY

Think of today as a field day for the arts. Writers, musicians and

artists will celebrate the fourth issue of “Notes from the Sliding

Pillar” from 7 to 10 p.m. today at The Sol Grill, 110 McFadden Place,

Newport Beach. The event, called Rhythm & Rhyme, is presented by Sliding

Pillar Press and The Sol Grill. (949) 723-4105.

WEDNESDAY

Expect nothing short of musical dexterity as French pianist

Jean-Philippe Collard debuts with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, playing

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, at 8 p.m. The performance starts off

music director Carl St. Clair’s 11th season. Collard also will perform at

8 p.m. Thursday at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town

Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets range from $12 to $52. (714) 755-5799.