Fantastic Five

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

beyond.

TODAY

Help the film festival and have fun. The Newport Beach Film Festival’s

Premiere Cinema Guild will hold a gala fund-raiser at 7 p.m. at the

Sports Club, 1980 Main St., Irvine. The evening will include music by

South Seas Entertainment, a tropical-themed dinner and a screening of the

best of the short films from the 2001 Newport Beach Film Festival. $75.

(949) 253-2880.

SUNDAY

Take in a little culture. djr International Art will hold an exhibit

titled “Dual Traditions: Vietnamese Art on Handcrafted Paper” through

Oct. 19 at its gallery, 2431 W. Coast Highway, Suite 204, Newport Beach.

Free. (949) 548-6249.

MONDAY

See the world in black and white. “Canoes, Johnson’s Beach” is among

an exhibition of small toned/stained silver and platinum prints by artist

Randall Ingalls on display through Tuesday at Orange Coast College’s

Photo Gallery, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The gallery, in OCC’s Fine

Arts Building, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free.

(714) 432-5520.

TUESDAY

Laugh a little. “The Circle” will be staged at South Coast Repertory

through Oct. 7 at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show times will be 8

p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 7:30

p.m. Sundays. $27-$52. (714) 708-5555.

WEDNESDAY

Listen to a story. A children’s story time will be held at 10:45 a.m.

at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Metro Pointe, 901-B South Coast Drive,

Costa Mesa. (714) 444-0226.