Fantastic Five

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

beyond.

TODAY

Meet the artist. A reception for Barbara Bashlow Gross and her “New

Work” collection will held from 6 to 9 p.m. at djr International Art at

2431 W. Coast Highway, Suite 204, Newport Beach. The exhibit continues

through May 4. Free. (949) 548-6249.

SUNDAY

Watch things bloom. Trilogy Playhouse will present “The Secret Garden”

through Sunday at 2930 Bristol St., Building C-106, Costa Mesa.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m today and 5 p.m. Sunday. Today’s matinee

will be at 3:30 p.m. $17 or $15. (714) 957-3347, Ext. 1.

MONDAY

Key into ragtime. Pacific Symphony Orchestra musician Russell Dicey

will perform ragtime piano selections at 11 p.m. Monday for the Orchestra

League’s luncheon at The Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

$30 or $35. (714) 755-5788, Ext. 264.

TUESDAY

Art that makes an impression. The Robert Mondavi Wine and Food Center

presents an exhibition titled “Impressions” by Southern California artist

Val Carson through May 14 at 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. Center hours

are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free. (714) 979-4510.

WEDNESDAY

Strings salute Spain. The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet will debut with

director Carl St. Clair and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra for a salute

to the music of Spain at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Orange

County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

$19-$52. (714) 755-5799.