72 HOURS

1. Celebrate an evening of worship and praise as St. Joachim Church

presents “The People of God in Song” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Joachim

Church, 1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa. Free, reception follows. The St.

Joachim School Choir will perform. (949) 574-7400.

2. Break free, as author Chris Alexander will discuss and sign his

book, “Creating Extraordinary Joy,” which uncovers the phenomenon of

synergy, at 1 p.m. Saturday at Borders Books, Music & Cafe at South Coast

Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Alexander will teach how to break free

from patterns of behavior that cause hurt, guilt and fear. (714)

279-8933.

3. “The Comedy of Errors,” Shakespeare’s first comedy, will be

performed at 2 p.m. Sunday at Orange Coast College’s Drama Lab, 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The play is staged by the College’s theater

department. Free, but donations appreciated. (714) 432-5880.