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THROUGH

APRIL 24

‘HOLIDAY’

A comedy written by Phillip Barry in the 1930s that has been

called one of the outstanding successes of the New York theater. It

is the story of a young man, planning to wed a girl of great wealth

and social standing, who expresses his preference to live life as a

holiday, much to her father’s chagrin and her sister’s fascination.

The production will be directed by Jack Millis and performed at the

Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Dr., Newport Beach. Tickets

cost $20 for opening night and $15 for all other shows. Information:

(949) 631-0288.

THROUGH SUNDAY

‘TARTUFFE’

Moliere’s comedy about an odious impostor will be staged by Orange

Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company. Written in 1664,

“Tartuffe” was originally banned from the public stage by Louis XIV

and remains a work of art to this day. Curtain is set for 6:30 p.m.,

with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday. The play will be staged

in OCC’s Fine Arts Outdoor Amphitheatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa

Mesa. Tickets are $3 in advance an $8 at the door. Information: (714)

432-5880.

TODAY

‘FORBIDDEN PLANET’

Orange Coast College’s film series presents an introduction and

discussion of the film led by H. Arthur Taussig, followed by a

screening of the film itself. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the

Fine Arts room 119, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $6

for adults and $5 for seniors 60 and over. Information: (714)

432-5880 or https://www.occtickets.com.

‘A NAKED GIRL

ON THE APPIAN WAY’

The world premiere of Richard Greenberg’s play, “A Naked Girl on

the Appian Way,” directed by Mark Rucker, will be performed at South

Coast Repertory in the Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Dr., Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 708-5555 or https://www.scr.org.

‘CALIFORNIA SEA LIONS -- AN UNFORGETTABLE ENCOUNTER’

The Orange County Coastkeeper, a non-profit environmental

organization with a mission to protect Orange County California’s

harbors and coastline through education, advocacy, restoration, and

enforcement has formally agreed to showcase the award-winning Rio

Films documentary “California Sea Lions -- An Unforgettable

Encounter,” to help raise much needed funds for both parties. Founded

in 1999, the Orange County Coastkeeper is the only local grassroots

nonprofit organization completely dedicated to protecting the natural

resources of Orange County. Programs include their regional giant

kelp restoration project, citizen water monitoring program, and Rhine

Channel evaluation and solutions project. The movie will be shown at

7 p.m. at Newport Dunes Marina, 101 N. Bayside Dr., Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 723-5424 ext. 306 or https://www.coastkeeper.org.

SATURDAY

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE

Orange Coast College’s Symphony Orchestra and 120-voice Chorale

will team up with several other campus departments to offer a Visual

and Performing Arts Showcase at 8 p.m. in OCC’s Robert B. Moore

Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5880.

THE CIVILIANS IN

‘GONE MISSING’

The Civilians, one of New York City’s most acclaimed new theater

companies, will be performing “Gone Missing,” a combination

documentary and musical. Performed by six actors who play more than

30 characters, “Gone Missing,” is set in an intimate cabaret-style

setting with tables on stage and seating for only 150 people. The

performance will be staged at the Irvine Barclay Theater, 4242 Campus

Dr., Irvine. Tickets are $35. Information: (949) 854-4646 or

https://www.thebarclayorg.

TUESDAY

PACO PENA AND ELIOT FISK

Virtuoso classical guitarists Paco Pena and Eliot Fisk have been

performing together since the late 1980s and they will share the

stage for a program that aims to reflect the many points of mutual

influence between flamenco and classical composers of European art

music. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Irvine Barclay Theatre,

4242 Campus Dr., Irvine. Information: (949) 854-4646 or

https://www.thebarclay.org.

WEDNESDAY

POETRY READING

& LIVE MUSIC

Poets Lil Bob and Aire Celeste Norell will read their poetry with

music by Neil Miranda. Open readers and musicians are also welcome.

Readings begin at 8 p.m. at Alta Coffe House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. This event is free and open to the public. Information: (949)

675-0233.

APRIL 15

‘GUESS HOW

MUCH I LOVE YOU’

The Mermaid Theatre Company of Nova Scotia will be performing a

stage adaptation of the children’s book by Sam McBratney. This

performance is recommended for children 3 to 7 and begins at 7 p.m.

at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine.

Information: (949) 854-4646 or https://www.thebarclay.org.