WHAT: Iranian Americans and the Question of...

WHAT: Iranian Americans and the Question of Identity lecture

WHERE: Humanities Hall 178, UC Irvine campus

WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m.

INFO: Professor M.R. Ghanoonparvar discusses Persian culture,

literature, language and other aspects of identity in free event;

call (949) 824-3638

WHAT: Country Store Piecemakers Spring Fair

WHERE: 1720 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

INFO: Event features live music, food and 100 booths of handmade

items for sale; call (714) 641-3112

WHAT: Newport Beach Food and Wine Festival

WHERE: Balboa Bay Club and Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach

WHEN: Runs through Sunday; call for times.

INFO: Showcases wines and food from around the world to benefit

Club Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $65 to $110. Call 630-4146 or go

to https://www.balboabayclub.com.