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MAY 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.

THE MUSIC OF SAMMY DAVIS JR.

Ben Vereen sings and dances his way through music made famous by

Sammy Davis, Jr. Show starts at 8 p.m. at the Orange County

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

$26 to $125. Information: (714) 556-2787.

MAY 28 -- 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 31 -- JUNE 5

EIFMAN BALLET OF ST. PETERSBURG

Boris Eifman, an original and adventurous choreographer, takes

dance to its highest level in two ballets, “Don Juan and Moliere” and

“Red Giselle.” Showtimes are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m.,

Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The ballets will

be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town

Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $25 - $75. Information: (714)

556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.

JUNE 8

POETRY READING AND LIVE MUSIC

Poets Hannah Wehr and Heather Maidat, with original music by

Estela Puelma, will perform at 8 p.m. at Alta Coffee House, 506 31st

St., Newport Beach. Open readers and musicians are welcome.

Information: (949) 675-0233.

CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA

The evening’s program, directed by Franz Welser-Most, will include

Dvorak’s Symphony No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 (76) and Bartok’s Concerto

for Orchestra. The show begins at 8 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall at the

Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. Tickets cost between $35 and $110. Information: (714) 556-2787

or https://www. ocpac.org.

JUNE 11

TOMMY TUNE AND THE MANHATTAN RHYTHM KINGS -- TAPS, TUNES AND TAILS

A toe-tapping evening of singing and dancing with Tommy Tune and

the Manhattan Rhythm Kings. Show begins at 8 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall

at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive,

Costa Mesa. Tickets cost between $36 and $76. Information: (714)

556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.

JUNE 15 and 16

PACIFIC SYMPHONY PIANO CONCERT

Concluding the Pacific Symphony’s 2004-05 Classics series is

conductor Carl St. Clair and pianist Arnaldo Cohen team up for an

evening of romantic piano music that includes Mendelssohn’s Piano

Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in

C-sharp minor. Show starts at 8 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange

County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Tickets cost between $18 and $74. Information: (714) 556-2787 or

https://www.ocpac.org.

JUNE 28 TO

JULY 10

MOVIN’ OUT

The Tony Award-winning musical conceived, choreographed and

directed by Twyla Tharp and based on songs by Billy Joel will

premiere in Orange County. Showtimes and dates vary. It will be

performed in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts

Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost between

$21.25 and $65.75. Information: (714) 556-2787 or

https://www.ocpac.org.

JULY 7 TO

10, 14 TO 17

“THE FAMILY MELODRAMA, VAUDEVILLE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL”

A melodrama production for the entire family is being staged by

Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department. The production -- which

includes a comedic melodrama, a children’s joke contest, several

vaudeville acts and a delicious ice cream treat -- will be performed

from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the college’s Drama Lab Theatre, 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $6 for Thursday and Sunday

showings and $7 for Friday and Saturday -- a $1 discount is available

for children, students and seniors. Information: (714) 432-5880.

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.