CALENDAR

TILL NOV. 29

The West Coast premiere of “Ridiculous Fraud,” a comedy about three brothers and their efforts to make ends meet while trying to bail their father out of jail, is showing on the Segerstrom Stage at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20 to $60. Call (714) 708-5555 or go to www.scr.org.

TILL DEC. 31

2006 CALIFORNIA BIENNIAL

The Orange County Museum of Art presents the 2006 California Biennial, an event with more than 150 works, including installations, sculpture, paintings, works on paper, wall drawing, photographs, film and video art. The exhibition is at 850 San Clemente Drive, in Newport Beach, and in Costa Mesa at 3333 Bear St. Hours vary. www.ocma.net.

WEDNESDAY

ASK THE DOCTOR

Learn how to detoxify your body as Dr. Decker Weiss speaks on the harmful effects of hair spray, lawn fertilizers, food preservatives and other toxins at Mother’s Patio Cafe, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (800) 595-6667.

THURSDAY

MEN’S FASHION SHOW

The Sophisticates, a support group of the Assessment and Treatment Services Center in Newport Beach is holding a men’s fashion show at Fladeboe Volkswagen, 20 Auto Center Drive, Irvine, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Fashions provided by Gary’s will be modeled by local civic leaders. Tickets are $100; proceeds benefit youth counseling programs. Call (949) 756-0993.

USC ALUMNI

The Newport-Irvine USC Alumni group is meeting at the Shark Club, 841 Baker St., Costa Mesa, from 5 to 9 p.m. Evening activities include a football raffle, live music, food and a no-host bar. Proceeds from the raffle benefit the scholarship fund. Cost is $10. Call (714) 556-5774.

FRIDAY& SAT.

ART FAIR

The Artistic License Fair 2006 returns to Estancia Park, 1900 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring works of art including hand-woven garments, jewelry, ceramics and hand-blown glass. The fair takes place rain or shine; admission is free. Call (951) 371-6507.

SATURDAY

GROWL-O-WEEN PARTY

Treat your dog to a Halloween party at Three Dog Bakery, 924 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, from noon to 3 p.m. Best dog and owner costume contest starts at 1 p.m.; a pet photographer will be available. Proceeds benefit animal rescue groups. Call (949) 760-3647.

SUNDAY

JAZZ CONCERT

Big-band jazz comes to the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, at 1 p.m., featuring music by its Monday Big Band, Friday Big Band and special guest artists. Advance tickets are $6; $8 at the door. Call (714) 432-5880.

PUMPKINS AND PANCAKES

Bring the kids in costume for a morning of Halloween fun at South Coast Plaza (Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing) from 8 to 11 a.m. Activities include a pancake breakfast, a costume parade, a live animal show, and appearances by Curious George, Bugs Bunny and others. Tickets range from $20 to $30; proceeds benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates, working to help abused children. Call (714) 619-0642 or go to www.southcoast plaza.com/pumpkins.

NOV. 6

SIERRA CLUB

Learn more about the activities and adventure travel offered by the Sierra Club at its Newcomer Night meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave. There will be table displays, exhibits and refreshments. Admission is free. Call (714) 963-6345 or go to https://angeles.sierraclub.org.

ONGOING EVENTS

MUSIC

BAYSIDE RESTAURANT

Live jazz, featuring piano, saxophone and flute is played nightly at Bayside Restaurant, 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. For an entertainment schedule, call (949) 721-1222 or go to www.baysiderestaurant.com.

DUKE’S PLACE

Enjoy cocktails, jazz, and a view of the harbor at Duke’s Place, the bar and lounge named after actor John Wayne at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Call:(949) 645-5000 or go to www.balboabayclub.com.

MAMMA GINA

Mamma Gina Restaurant, 251 East Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach features live entertainment Monday through Sunday. Greg Topper plays Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.; Barry Rillera Trio on Monday & Tuesday nights. Call (949)673-9500.

LA CAVE

Phil Shane, performing songs by Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and other music legends, is at La Cave Restaurant, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, the first and last Friday of the month. Show time is 10 p.m. Call: (949) 646-7944.

DANCE

CLASSES

Danscene, at 2980-A McClintock Way, Costa Mesa offers a variety of dance classes, including Argentine Tango on Saturday nights. For a monthly schedule, call (714) 641-8688 or go to www.danscene.com.

SWING

Orange County Swing Dance Club offers beginning, intermediate and advanced swing classes at the Avant Garde Ballroom in Newport Beach. A partner is not required. For information, call (866) OC-SWING or go to www.ocswing.com.