FANTASTIC FIVE

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

beyond.

TODAY

Beverly Hillbilly slums in Newport. Buddy Ebsen will sign copies of

his book “Kelly’s Quest” at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 953

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Free. (949) 759-0982.

SUNDAY

Last time for the Bard gone Art Deco. A reinvented “Much Ado about

Nothing” will be staged at South Coast Repertory at 2:30 and 8 p.m.

today, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Mark Rucker directs. The theater is

at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $28-$49. (714) 708-5555.

MONDAY

A service to the people. Members of the Orange County Board of

Supervisors will serve as maitre d’s at Antonello Ristorante for a series

of fund-raising luncheons hosted by the 400 Club of the Republican Party

of Orange County from noon to 2 p.m. today, Tuesday and Friday. The

restaurant is at 1611 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 751-7153.

TUESDAY

Crystal Cove through the years. Watercolors of Crystal Cove by Corona

del Mar artist Beatrice Anderson titled “Once Upon a Time, Crystal Cove”

will be on display Tuesday through May 2 at the Newport Beach Central

Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. A reception for the artist will be held from 2

to 4 p.m. April 8 in the conference room. (949) 717-3801.

WEDNESDAY

Let’s all say “Abracadabra.” Magician Jeff Martin will present a free

magic show to celebrate National Library Week at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the

Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3801.