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SPECIAL EVENTS

BILL COSBY

Comedian and TV legend Bill Cosby will perform at 8 p.m. July 22

at the Pacific Amphitheatre, Orange County Fair and Exposition

Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 740-2000,

https://www.ocfair.com/

pacificamphitheatre.

‘RIDING GIANTS’

The Surfrider Foundation and Ocean for Hope present at the Lido

Theatre the world premiere of “Riding Giants” at 7:30 p.m. July 8.

Tickets include the film and refreshments at the after party and can

be bought online or at the box office at 3459 Via Lido, Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 673-8350, https://www.ridinggiantspremiere.

com/invite.

OP SUMMER SURF SERIES MOVIE FEST

Op and Projekter-Action Sports Cinema will host at the Lido

Theatre the Op Summer Surf Series movie festival. On July 29, “Gone

Surfin’” and “Style Masters” will finish the series in style. Tickets

are $7 at the door and are available at 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 673-8350, https://www.projekter.com.

STAGE

‘DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE!’

“Dora the Explorer Live! -- Search for the City of Lost Toys,” is

a family stage show of the popular preschool cartoon. The

performances will be at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. today, and at 11 a.m. and 2

p.m. Sunday in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts

Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $17 to $30.

Information: (714) 556-2787, https://www.ocpac.org.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC

“Cyrano de Bergerac” is a play about a man in love who is too

self- conscious about his large nose to directly woo Roxane, so

instead uses someone else to read his poetry to her. The performance

will be through Sunday on the Segerstrom Stage at South Coast

Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $27 to

$55. Information: (714) 708-5555, https://www.southcoastrepertory.

com.

‘A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM’

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is a musical

comedy about a Roman slave who tries get his freedom by finding love

for his master’s son. The comedy includes the songs “Comedy Tonight”

and “Everyone Ought to Have a Maid.” The performance will run through

Sunday at the Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport

Beach Tickets cost $13 to $17. Information: (949) 631-0288.

RICHARD III

The City Arts Commission will present Shakespeare by the Sea

featuring Richard III at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at Grant Howald Park (corner

of 5th and Iris), Corona del Mar. Preshow activities will begin at

6:30 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner. Information: (949) 717-3870.

https://www.city.newport-beach.

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TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

The City Arts Commission presents Shakespeare by the Sea featuring

“Two Gentlemen of Verona” beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Grant Howald

Park (corner of 5th and Iris), Corona del Mar. Preshow activities

begin at 6:30 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner. Information: (949)

717-3870. https://www.city.newport-beach.

ca.us

THE PRODUCERS

Mel Brooks’ Academy Award-winning movie “The Producers” is

transformed into the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name.

Showing from Aug. 3 to Aug. 22 at Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa, tickets range from $44.25 to $68.25. Information:

(714) 556-2122. https://www.ocpac.org.

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

The Orange County Performing Arts Center presents “Thoroughly

Modern Millie,” the Tony Award winner for Best Musical, at Segerstrom

Hall. Shows are at 8 p.m. July 27 through July 30, 2 and 8 p.m. July

31, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Tickets range from $28.75 to $65.75. Information: (714) 556-2122.

https://www.ocpac.org.

SUMMER AT THE CENTER

Orange County Performing Arts Center is presenting five free

performances in Founders Hall in conjunction with “Summer at the

Center,” a program that aids young special education and at-risk

students. Shows are Friday, July 25 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and

Saturday, July 31 at 12:30, 3 and 7 p.m. Seats are first come, first

serve at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

556-2121. https://www.ocpac.org.

ART

MARK WALPIN SOLO EXHIBIT

A solo exhibit of Mark Walpin’s art will be on display from 11:30

a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sundays through July at the

Bayside Restaurant, 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 851-9181,

(949) 673-0771.

‘MARITIME PAINTINGS OF CALEB WHITBECK’

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum will host an exhibit of 40

maritime paintings by Caleb Whitbeck. The exhibit will include three

paintings of classic local yachts, the Curlew, Ticonderoga, and the

Sea Drift. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 12

at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 151 E. Coast Hwy., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 673-7863, https://www.nhnm.org.

NEWPORT LIGHTS 2004

The Newport Theatre Arts Center is hosting a series of short

comedic plays written by various California playwrights. All ticket

proceeds benefit KOCE-TV. The nine short comedies begin at 8 p.m.

July 9 through July 11 with matinee performances beginning at 2 p.m.

July 10 and July 11. Information: (949) 735-7706.

DANCE

CINDERELLA

Composer Sergei Prokofiev’s “Cinderella” comes to life in this

Orange County Performing Arts Center production at Segerstrom Hall at

8 p.m. July 5 through July 8. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Tickets range from $25 to $100. Information: (714) 556-2122.

https://www.ocpac.org.

GISELLE

The Orange County Performing Arts Center presents Adolphe Adam’s

“Giselle” at Segerstrom Hall. Showing at 8 p.m. July 9 and 2 and 8

p.m. July 10. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets range from

$25 to $100. Information: (714) 556-2122, https://www.ocpac.org.

SWING

Lessons are given from 2 to 6 p.m. every Sunday at the Avant Garde

Ballroom in Newport Beach by the Orange County Swing Dance Club. All

ages are welcome and a dancing partner is not required. Information:

https://www.ocswing.com, (909) 656-6119.

ARGENTINE TANGO

Tango dancing is offered from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first

Saturday of each month at Danscene Studio, 2980 McClintock Way, Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 641-8688.

POETRY

GYPSY DEN CAFE

There will be musical performances by Ryan Strassburg with Wendy

Piatt and poetry readings by Shannon Bates and May De Rozier. The

event will be at 8 p.m. July 6. at the Gypsy Den Cafe, 2930 Bristol

St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 549-7012.

ALTA COFFEE HOUSE

There will be musical and poetic performances by Patricia Carmen

Sanchez and Ty Rotunno, also featuring poet Lee Mallory. The event

will be at 8 p.m. July 14 at the Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St.,

Newport Beach. Information: (714) 564-6526.

‘FIRST WEDNESDAY’

ISM Magazine hosts “First Wednesday,” an open-mike poetry night

with gallery exhibits, video and film screenings, monologues, and DJs

and bands from radio station KUCI-FM (88.9). The event is from 7 to

10 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the Living Room at the

Lab/Anti mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For seating, guests

should bring lawn chairs. Information: (714) 966-6660.

CHILDREN

STARLIGHT STORIES

Children 3 to 7 years old are invited to participate in songs and

finger-puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855

Park Ave. Information: (949) 646-8845.

PJs AND BOOKS

A children’s story time is presented at 7 p.m. Mondays and at

10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000

Avocado Ave. Children may wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free.

Information: (949) 717-3801.

WEEKLY STORYTELLER

A children’s story time is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Barnes

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

Mesa. Information: (714) 444-0226.

STORY TIME

A children’s story time is held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 10:15

a.m. Fridays at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Jonah” at 10

a.m. Tuesday at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Rugrats Go

Wild” at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Jimmy

Neutron” at 10 a.m. July 6 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Mouse Hunt”

at 10 a.m. July 7 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Maid in

Manhattan” at 10 a.m. July 20 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Grinch” at 10

a.m. July 21 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Spirit” at 10

a.m. July 27 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Agent Cody

Banks” at 10 a.m. July 28 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Pokemon 5” at

10 a.m. Aug. 3 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Sinbad” at 10

a.m. Aug. 4 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Rugrats in

Paris” at 10 a.m. Aug. 10 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Baby Genius”

at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Elmo” at 10

a.m. Aug. 17 at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (310) 373-0103.

EDWARDS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Edwards Cinema will host a free showing of the film “Hey Arnold”

at Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. 10 a.m. Aug. 18.

Information: (310) 373-0103.

SINGLE GOURMET

Single Gourmet are members, upscale business and professional

singles in their 30s to 50s, and will get together at 7 p.m. July 15

at Bungalow, 2441 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Information and

reservations: (949) 854-6552, https://www.singlegourmetlaoc.

com.

SINGLE GOURMET

Single Gourmet are members, upscale business and professional

singles in their 30s to 50s, and will get together at 7 p.m. July 24

at Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach.

Information and reservations: (949) 854-6552,

https://www.singlegourmetlaoc.

com.

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

Bayside Restaurant offers a brunch, which includes a three- course

brunch, free flowing champagne, live music and terrace seating From

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach.

Tickets cost $22.95 Information: (949) 721-1222.

SUNSET DINNERS

The Rusty Pelican offers sunset dinners from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Monday

through Friday at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Meals

typically cost between $10 and $15. Information: (949) 642-3431.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

The Rusty Pelican offers Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

every Sunday at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Meals typically

cost between $8 and $15. Information: (949) 642-3431.

TWILIGHT DINING

A twilight dining menu, featuring dishes such as chicken

parmigiana and calamari picante at reduced prices, is offered from 5

to 6 p.m. weekdays and from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays at Villa Nova

Restaurant, 3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

642-7880.

WINE TASTINGS

Hi-Time Wine Cellars offers wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Fridays and from 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. Information: (949)

650-8463.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

A Sunday brunch featuring international seafood and salad buffets,

roasts carved to order, and breakfast favorites is held from 10:30

a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport

Beach. Meals typically cost from $30 to $40 with champagne.

Information: (949) 476-2001.

HAPPY HOUR

The Villa Nova offers happy hour with half-price appetizers,

discounted cocktails, and $5 specialty martinis from 5 to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday at 3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 642-7880, https://www.vilanovarestaraunt.

com.

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

Bayside Restaurant offers a brunch, which includes a three- course

brunch, free flowing champagne, live music and terrace seating From

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach.

Tickets cost $22.95 Information: (949) 721-1222.

BAYSIDE RESTAURANT

Bayside Restaurant will offer a new summer menu, nightly

entertainment and terrace seating that overlooks Newport Harbor. The

restaurant will be open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., brunch

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and

Monday, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and Thursday through

Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. The restaurant is at 900 Bayside Drive,

Newport Beach. Information: (949) 721-1222.

MUSIC

REBA McENTIRE

Grammy Award winner Reba McEntire will perform as part of the

Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series at 8 p.m. July 11 at the

Orange County Fair and Exposition Center. Information: (714)

740-2000, https://www.ocfair.com/

pacificamphitheatre.

TRAIN

The musical group Train will perform as part of the Pacific

Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series at 8 p.m. July 15 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center. Information: (714) 740-2000,

https://www.ocfair.com/

pacificamphitheatre.

HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH

The musical group Hootie and the Blowfish will perform as part of

the Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series at the Orange County

Fair & Exposition Center at 8 p.m. July 18. Information: (714)

740-2000, https://www.ocfair.com/

pacificamphitheatre.

NEWSBOYS AND AUDIO ADRENALINE

Christian rock group the Newsboys will perform with Audio

Adrenaline at 7:30 p.m. July 21 at the Pacific Amphitheatre, Orange

County Fair and Exposition Center. Information: (714) 740-2000,

https://www.ocfair.com/

pacificamphitheatre.

‘HOT BLUES ON A COOL SUMMER NIGHT’

The Center Stage Chapter of the Guilds of the Orange County

Performing Arts Center will host “Hot Blues on a Cool Summer Night.”

There will be entertainment including dining provided by South Coast

Plaza and South Coast Village restaurants. The event will be from 5

to 9 p.m. Aug. 19 at South Coast Plaza Village, Sunflower Avenue and

Bear Street, Santa Ana. Information: (714) 284-5464.

JODY WATLEY

Fashion Island’s Annual Summer Concert Series will host pop singer

and Grammy winner Jody Watley who will perform such hits as “Looking

for a New Love” and “Still a Thrill.” The performance will be at 7

p.m. July 14 in the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard at Fashion Island, 401

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Seating is free. VIP tickets

cost $20. Information: (949) 721-2000.

FELIX CAVALIERE’S RASCALS

Fashion Island’s Annual Summer Concert Series will host Rock and

Roll Hall of Fame inductees Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals who will

perform such hits as “Groovin’” and “Mustang Sally.” The performance

will be at 7 p.m. July 21 in the Bloomingdale’s courtyard at Fashion

Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Seating is free. VIP

tickets cost $20. Information: (949) 721-2000.

LOVIN’ SPOONFUL

Fashion Island’s Annual Summer Concert Series will host Rock and

Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Lovin’ Spoonful who will perform such

hits as “Do You Believe in Magic?” and “Summer in the City.” The

performance will be at 7 p.m. July 28 in the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard

at Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Seating

is free. VIP tickets cost $20. Information: (949) 721-2000.

THE FIXX

Fashion Island’s Annual Summer Concert Series will host the Fixx,

who will perform such hits as “One Thing Leads to Another” and “Saved

by Zero.” The performance will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 in the

Bloomingdale’s Courtyard at Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. Seating is free. VIP tickets cost $20. Information:

(949) 721-2000.

DAVE MASON

Fashion Island’s Annual Summer Concert Series will host Rock and

Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason, a founding member of the group

Traffic. Mason wrote such hits as “Feelin’ Alright.” The performance

will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 in the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard at Fashion

Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Seating is free. VIP

tickets cost $20. Information: (949) 721-2000.