Fantastic Five

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

beyond.

TODAY

Meet a “Beverly Hillbilly.” Actor Buddy Ebsen will sign his book

“Kelly’s Quest” at 2 p.m. at Borders Books, Music & Cafe at South Coast

Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 279-8933.

SUNDAY

Laugh out loud. Orange Coast College’s Repertory will stage a comedy

festival Thursdays through Sundays through July 29 at the Drama Lab

Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday

through Sunday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. $5 or $6. (714) 432-5640.

MONDAY

Challenge your perceptions. The Boudreau-Ruiz Gallery will present the

work by artist Javier Cortes Martinez from Zacatecas, Mexico, through

Aug. 26 at 3000 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. The gallery is open 11

a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Free. (949) 675-4766.

TUESDAY

Picnic at the park. The Citizen Joe Band will play from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

at Wakeham Park, at Smalley Road and Salinas Avenue, as part of Costa

Mesa’s Concerts in the Park series. There will be activities for children

and refreshments available. Free. (714) 327-7525.

WEDNESDAY

Rock ‘n’ roll with Starship. Fashion Island’s Summer Concert Series

will bring the band to town at 6 p.m. The series will continue through

Aug. 22 with a mix of pop, rock, jazz, swing and new wave concerts at

Fashion Island, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Admission is

free, but preferred seats are available for $15. (949) 721-2000.