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TODAY

The Golden West College

Fine Arts Gallery will feature an exhibition titled, “Just

Charcoal.” The exhibition will feature works on paper by artists Tom

Adams, Hilary Brace, Ira Korman, Jim Uikawa, Jim Murrary and Richard

Parker though March 7. The gallery is at 15744 Golden West St.

Information: (714) 895-8356.

FRIDAY

Old World Village will

celebrate Mardi Gras with music, beads, Cajun and Brazilian food

and contests from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Friday and Saturday

through March 8. The celebration is open to adults 21 years old and

older. The village is at 7561 Center Ave. Information: (714)

240-9662. www.oldworld.ws.

The Huntington Beach

Playhouse will present “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” the twisted plot

of a husband’s planned weekend of marital treachery and deception

involving his best friend, mistress, wandering wife and a gourmet

cook. The play will run through March 9 at the Huntington Beach

Public Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714)

375-0696. www.hbph.com

The Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will present live music by

National Products, Victory Within and DNR starting at 9 p.m. The

cover is $3 and the grill is at 17296 Beach Blvd. Information: (714)

848-0113.

SATURDAY

The Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will present live music by

Angry Chiwawah at 9 p.m. followed by stand-up comedian, Big Mike. The

cover is $3 and the grill is at 17296 Beach Blvd. Information: (714)

848-0113.