CALENDAR

TODAY

RADICAL REELS

A collection of high-adrenaline outdoor adventure films titled, “The Radical Reels Film Tour” will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College. The films feature rock-climbing, whitewater kayaking, sky jumping and more. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door, and $5 for OCC students. Orange Coast College is at 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Call (714) 432-5880 or go to www.octickets.com.

TILL SATURDAY

FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN

The Festival of Children Foundation celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, and its signature event, the Festival of Children, will take place throughout the month of September at South Coast Plaza.The Foundation’s purpose is to connect children, charities and the community, and over 100 activities, workshops and performances will be offered free to the public. and a special award All activities take place at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For a festival events calendar go to www.festivalofchildren.org.

THURSDAY TIL SUNDAY

ANNUAL WAREHOUSE SALE

St. John Knits, local women’s wear designer, will hold its annual sale at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, in Buildings 16 and 17. Customers will receive discounts of up to 70% on featured items from their day, evening and sport collections. Sale times are 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Fairgrounds are at 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa. For information, call: (949) 223-3350.

TRANSFER DAY

Orange Coast College will host recruiters from more than 80 public and private California and out-of-state colleges for their annual “Transfer Day.” Representatives will be on campus to talk to students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university. Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the quad area. Orange Coast College is at 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Call (714) 432-5894 for more information.

FRIDAY

QUARTET OPENS CONCERT SERIES

The Takács Quartet, winner of three Gramophone Awards and a Grammy, will open the 2006-2007 concert series in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The concert, featuring the works of Bartok, Mozart and Brahms begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $62 and are available at the Center’s box office, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Call (714) 556-2787 or go to www.ocpac.org.

HE BRINGS HIS HEART TO ORANGE COUNTY

Legendary singer Tony Bennett returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center, celebrating its 25th anniversary, in a special concert performance at Segerstrom Hall. Show time is 7:30 p.m. The Center is at 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. To purchase tickets, call (714) 556-2787 or go to www.ocpac.org.

FRIDAY TILL SUNDAY

THEATER PRODUCTION

Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company presents a series of one-person plays and monologues, performed by students, in their Drama Lab Studio. The production is geared for mature audiences. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings; 2:30 and 7 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Seating is limited; call (714) 432-5880 to purchase tickets. Orange Coast College is at 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa.

SATURDAY

CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL

Orange Coast College will host its third annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Program includes over 80 exhibits by book vendors and educational supply stores, presentations by authors and illustrators, and fun activities for children. Orange County resident Adrienne McMillan is among the dozen master storytellers scheduled to entertain. Admission and parking are free. Call (714) 432-5707 for more information.

SUNDAY

SAND CASTLE CONTEST

Families, corporate groups, and professional sandcastle builders are some of the contestants competing in the 45th Annual Sandcastle Contest at Corona del Mar State Beach. The castle building starts at 11 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m., when judging begins. Admission is free.