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APRIL 30

“ANYTHING GOES”

Newport Harbor High School is proud to present this musical comedy

by Guy Bolto, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay and Russell Grouse, with

music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The show will be performed at 7 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday with an additional 2 p.m. performance on

Saturday at Costa Mesa High School Lyceum Theatre, 2650 Fairview Rd.,

Costa Mesa. Tickets are $5 with a student ID, $10 at the door, and

$20 for reserved orchestra seats. Information: (949) 515-6341.

APRIL 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 5 -- 8

“OTHELLO”

William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of love and betrayal will be

staged by Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department. The production,

directed by the college’s theatre arts professor Alex Golson, will be

performed at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in

the Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $8

in advance and $10 at the door. Information: (714) 432-5880.

MAY 6 -- 7

DIANNE REEVES AND TERENCE BLANCHARD

The Blue Note artists will team up for two nights of jazz at 7:30

p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600

Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $66 for the 7:30 show and

$64 for the 9:30 show. Information: (714) 556-2787 or

https://www.ocpac.org.

MAY 7

“BAROQUE VIRTUOSITY”

Orange Coast College is holding a spring concert by the college’s

Symphony Orchestra. Under the baton of music professor Ricardo Soto,

the symphony will perform Bach’s Cantata 106 and Cantata 51.

Guitarist Richard Glenn will join the concert in presenting Georg

Phillipp Telemann’s Guitar Concerto in G. The concert begins at 8

p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa.

Tickets will sold at the door for $10. Information: (714) 432-5880.

MAY 11

POETRY READING AND LIVE MUSIC

Poets Beth McIlvaine and Carrie Seitzinger, with original music by

Bryn Cartwright, will read and perform original material at 8 p.m. at

Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. Open readers and

musicians are also welcome. Information: (714) 564-6526 or (949)

675-0233.

MAY 12 -- 15

“OTHELLO”

William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of love and betrayal will be

staged by Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department. The production,

directed by the college’s theatre arts professor Alex Golson, will be

performed at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in

the Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $8

in advance and $10 at the door. 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.occ tickets.com.

MAY 17

SPRING WINE DINNER

A Spring wine dinner, a five-course experience featuring wine from

the Italian winery, Terrabianca, and the unique cuisine of Re Nato

Ristorante, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Re Nato in the Portofino Beach

Hotel, 2304 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach. Cost is $65 per person.

Information: (714) 673-8058.

MAY 18 -- 22

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL

Twelve one-act plays, many of them original, will be performed

during Orange Coast College’s annual spring one-act play festival,

which will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at 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.

MAY 19 -- 21

“SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL”

Characters from the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss bounce from page

to stage in this colorful and imaginative new musical, cleverly

sprinkled with bits of gentle wisdom for audiences of all ages. Tony

Award-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty wrote this play with

musical styles that range from Latin to pop to swing. The production

is being staged at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on the 22nd, by the Estancia

Drama Department at the Barbara Van Holt Theatre at Estancia High

School, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Tickets will be available on

campus for $8 pre-sale starting May 2nd and $10 at the door. Children

twelve and under pay $6 for the matinee. Information: (949) 515-6537.

MAY 20 -- 21

MICHEL CAMILO TRIO

The Dominican-born pianist and composer is bringing his trio to

Founders Hall, closing out the center’s 2004-05 Jazz Series. Camilo’s

music ranges from moody jazz to classical concertos. Shows begin at

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center,

600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $56 for the 7:30 show

and $50 for the 9:30 show. Information: (714) 556-2787 or

https://www.ocpac.org.

MAY 26 -- 28

MINNIE DRIVER

The singer, songwriter and actress is bringing her music to Orange

County. While most people probably recognize her from movies such as

“Good Will Hunting” and “Grosse Pointe Blank,” Driver will be

performing songs from her first album, “Everything I’ve Got in My

Pocket.” Shows start at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall, Orange County

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

$49 and $59. Information: (714) 556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.

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.

MAY 27

“THE BIG COMBO”

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.occ tickets.com.

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.

TODD OLIVER JAZZ QUARTET

La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz music of the Todd Oliver Jazz

Quartet from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1695

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

PHIL SHANE

La Cave Restaurant will host Phil Shane, a one-man music legend

who sings Elvis, Lewis, Diamond, Orbison, Cash and other music

greats. The performance begins at 10 p.m. the last Friday of each

month at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.

MUSIC AT THE PELICAN

The Rusty Pelican offers the music of Common Ground from Wednesday

through Sunday. The band performs from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and

Thursday, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and from 2

to 6 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant is at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. Free. (949) 642-3431.

MUSIC AT PLAYERS

Players restaurant is now offering live music from 9 p.m. to

midnight every Friday and Saturday. Players is at 512 W. 19th St.,

Costa Mesa. No cover charge. (949) 646-5615.

WEEKEND MUSIC

Anthony’s Riverboat Restaurant in Newport Beach presents the music

of Elaine Miles starting 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Anthony’s

Riverboat Restaurant is the only floating restaurant in Newport

Beach, with a Supper club ambience. Anthony’s is at 151 E. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 673-3425.

POP-ROCK AND FLAMENCO

Tate 5, a funk, rock and Motown act, performs at 9 p.m. Saturdays

at Carmelo’s Ristorante, 3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Solo

guitarist Ken Sanders performs classical flamenco tunes at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Sundays. Free. (949) 675-1922.

SATURDAY NIGHT R&B;

Gerald Ishibashi and the Stone Bridge Band play rock and R&B; at 9

p.m. Saturdays at Sutton Place Hotel’s Trianon Lounge, 4500 MacArthur

Blvd., Newport Beach. Free. (949) 476-2001.

DANCE

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, (866) OC-SWING.

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

‘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.

DINING

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.