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FRIDAY Ponder some prose.

Tebot Bach, a Huntington Beach based literary arts nonprofit

organization, will present poets Katya Giritsky and M.C. Bruce. Community

open reading sign-ups will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the show will start at

8:00 p.m., at Fidelity Federal Bank, 19900 Beach Blvd. Information: (714)

968-0905.

SATURDAY Remember the arts.

The Academy of Performing Arts Foundation will hold its annual “A Time

to Remember Gala” to support the academy’s performing arts program. The

gala will begin at 7:30 p.m., at 1905 Main St. Tickets are $25 orchestra

and $15 balcony. Information: (714) 536-2514, Ext. 302.

SUNDAY Be serenaded by a symphony.

The Golden West College International Symphonic Band will begin this

summer’s free “Concerts on the Green” series at 5 p.m. Families are

encouraged to bring a picnic and watch the sunset to great music. The

concerts take place at the Golden West College Starshower Amphitheater,

15744 Goldenwest St at the Gothard Street entrance. Information: (714)

895-8150.