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MARCH 25 -- 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.

APRIL 16

TOOTS THIELEMANS, KENNY WERNER AND OSCAR CASTRO-NEVES

Harmonica legend Toots Thielemans and frequent collaborator Kenny

Werner join celebrated Bossa Nova guitarist Oscar Castro-Neves at

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in Founders Hall at the Orange County

Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets are

$54 for the 9:30 show and $60 for the 7:30 show. Information: (714)

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

APRIL 16 -- 17

‘NIGHT, MOTHER’

Marsha Norman’s drama that explores grief and loss of hope during

a mother and daughter’s last night together is being performed by

Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company at 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday in the college’s drama lab

studio, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $7 in advance and

$8 at the door. Information: (714) 432-5880.

WEDNESDAY

HAWAI’I BEAUTY

A panoramic four-concert series celebrating ancient and modern

Hawai’I, with each concert featuring a distinct style honoring the

vibrant range of music and dance, will begin with Ulukou: Waikiki

revisited. This celebration of hula directed by John Keola Lake

celebrates the history, stories and traditions of Waikiki. The

concert starts at 8 p.m. at The Barclay Theater, 4242 Campus Dr., UC

Irvine campus. Tickets cost $35. Information: (949) 854-4646 or

https://www.thebarclay.org.

THURSDAY

HAWAI’I BEAUTY

A panoramic four-concert series celebrating ancient and modern

Hawai’I, with each concert featuring a distinct style honoring the

vibrant range of music and dance, will continue with Ho’omau: Eddie

Kamae and the Sons of Hawai’i. For 20 years, Kamae and his legendary

band The Sons of Hawai’I played a leading role in the Hawaiian

cultural renaissance. This year he started sitting in with four

featured performers who share his spirit and musicianship: Mike

Ka’awa, Ocean Kaowili, Analu Aina and Braddah Smitty. The concert

starts at 8 p.m. at The Barclay Theater, 4242 Campus Dr., UC Irvine

campus. Tickets cost $35. Information: (949) 854-4646 or

https://www.thebarclay.org.

FRIDAY

HAWAI’I BEAUTY

A panoramic four-concert series celebrating ancient and modern

Hawai’I, with each concert featuring a distinct style honoring the

vibrant range of music and dance, will continue with Re Aka:

Reflections. This is Hula with a modern twist, directed by Charles

Ka’upu. The concert starts at 8 p.m. at The Barclay Theater, 4242

Campus Dr., UC Irvine campus. Tickets cost $35. Information: (949)

854-4646 or https://www.thebarclay.org.

APRIL 23

HAWAI’I BEAUTY

A panoramic four-concert series celebrating ancient and modern

Hawai’I, with each concert featuring a distinct style honoring the

vibrant range of music and dance, will end with Hapa Maui: The

Blow-Out. Contemporary innovations of traditional Hawaiian music

featuring Nathan Aweau, Barry Flanagan and Charles Ka’upu. There are

two shows: one at 5 p.m. and another at 8:30 p.m. at The Barclay

Theater, 4242 Campus Dr., UC Irvine campus. Tickets cost $38.

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

APRIL 22 -- 24

‘NIGHT, MOTHER’

Marsha Norman’s drama that explores grief and loss of hope during

a mother and daughter’s last night together is being performed by

Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company at 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday in the college’s drama lab

studio, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $7 in advance and

$8 at the door. Information: (714) 432-5880.

APRIL 22

‘HIGH SIERRA’

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.

APRIL 29

BEBE NEUWIRTH

The Emmy and Tony award-winner Bebe Neuwirth will perform songs by

Kurt Weill and the musical theater team of John Kander and Fred Ebb.

Most know Neuwirth as Frasier Crane’s uptight ex-wife, Lilith

Sternin, from the TV series “Cheers,” but the singer/dancer/actress

is also a celebrated Broadway performer. The show begins at 8 p.m. in

Segerstrom Hall at the Orange county Performing Arts Center, 600 Town

Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets to the performance cost $36 -- $66.

Information: (714) 556-2787.

APRIL 29 -- 30

42nd ANNUAL STUDENT DANCE CONCERT

Orange Coast College’s Dance Department will host its 42nd annual

Student Dance Concert at 8 p.m. in the college’s Robert B. Moore

Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets will be sold at the

door for $13. Information: (714) 432-5880.

MAY 13

‘CHINATOWN’

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.

MAY 27 -- JUNE 26

‘BREATH OF SPRING’

Ah, the British have a way with farces! When a maid with a shady

past is suspected of stealing a mink sole, a former Army major and

several other lodgers of a boarding house endeavor to return the fur

without being caught. They take such delight in the secretive scheme

that they form a syndicate for stealing and returning furs, all for

the excitement of the adventure. Written by Peter Coke and directed

by Terri Miller Schmidt, the play will be performed at 8 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Newport

Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Dr., Newport Beach. Tickets are $20

opening night and $15 every other show. Information: (949) 631-0288.

ONGOING

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.

MUSIC

WEEKLY JAM DUKE’S PLACE

Jazz and cocktails flow daily from noon to midnight Sundays

through Thursdays and from noon to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at

the Balboa Bay Club & Resort, at 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 645-5000.

MAMMA GINA WEEKEND JAZZ

Walter Lakota and David Alcantar, the New York Jazz Connection

Duo, play at Mamma Gina at 251 E. Coast Highway in Newport at 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays and at 7 p.m. Sundays and Mondays. Diana Ditri

joins the duo on vocals on Mondays. It’s free. Information: (949)

673-9500.

MUSIC AT THE GRILL

MPG members Greg Morgan, Nick Peper and Kelly Gordien perform

classic rock, R&B; and swing music at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays

at the Bluewater Grill, 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 675-3474.

REVOLVER

La Cave Restaurant offers Revolver, which features DJs along with

imagery and auditory delights at 10 p.m. Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine

Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.

SINATRA TRIBUTE

La Cave Restaurant offers David Kinwald’s live tribute to Frank

Sinatra from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.

THE UNDERGROUND LOUNGE

La Cave Restaurant offers the Underground Lounge, featuring Pete

Villani singing Bennett, Martin and Sinatra from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Wednesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

646-7944.

PLAN BE

La Cave Restaurant offers the funky soul jazz music of Plan Be

from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 646-7944.

THE GINGER BAKER JR. TRIO

La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz fusion music of the Ginger

Baker Jr. Trio from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.