FANTASTIC FIVE

A listing of special events to entertain you through the weekend and

beyond.

TODAY

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

The Pacific Symphony Orchestra, with the Pacific Chorale, will perform

Handel’s “Messiah” at 3 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center,

600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $18-$52. (714) 755-5799.

SUNDAY

Believe. The Orange County Women’s Chorus will present a holiday

concert titled “In Natali Domini: Three Unbelievable Things About

Christmas” at 4 p.m. at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Drive,

Newport Beach. Suggested donation is $10. (949) 856-3181.

MONDAY

See your state through someone else’s eyes. “Impressions of

California,” an exhibit of paintings by Jorn Fox, will be on display in

the Newport Beach Central Library foyer through Jan. 2. The artwork

depicts California’s scenic locales. (949) 717-3801.

TUESDAY

Scrooge is back! “A Christmas Carol” will run through Dec. 24. The

play takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. today through Friday, 2:30 and 7:30

p.m. Saturday and noon and 4 p.m. Sunday at South Coast Repertory’s

Mainstage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $17-$41. (714) 708-5569.

WEDNESDAY

Artful architecture. An exhibit of architectural oils will be on

display from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Jan. 3 at Sandstone Gallery, 417

Holmwood Drive, Newport Beach. The gallery is closed on Tuesdays. (949)

497-6775.