CALENDAR

OCC ANNIVERSARY

As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, is featuring a retrospective gallery exhibit in the new Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion. The exhibit is divided into decades, and features photographs, books, films, videos, artifacts and more from 1940 through 2006. For information and exhibition hours, call (714) 432-5738.

WEDNESDAY

3RD ANNUAL CHRYSALIS BALL

New Directions for Women, a residential treatment facility in Costa Mesa helping women recover from substance abuse, will hold a fundraising dinner and auction from 6 to 10 p.m. at Joe’s Garage, 36 Auto Center Drive, Tustin. Actor, singer and songwriter Paul Williams will be the celebrity guest at the third annual Chrysalis Ball. Tickets are $150; raffle tickets may be purchased for $25 for a chance to win a vintage Ford Mustang or a dream vacation. Call (800) 939-6636.

THURSDAY

LIVING PAIN-FREE SEMINAR

A free seminar, “Stop Suffering With Pain,” given by Lisa D. Sheridan as part of a quality-of-life series, is being offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market Patio Cafe, 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Call (949) 631-4741.

MEET SEN. TOM HARMAN

State Sen. Tom Harman will be the featured speaker at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Newport Harbor Republican Women at 11:30 a.m. at Five Crowns Restaurant, 3801 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Tickets are $25. For reservations, call Sue Bennitt at (949) 644-0539.

FRIDAY

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

British conductor Sir Andrew Davis will lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in a performance at 8 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. A pre-concert lecture will be given at 7 p.m. by David Whitehill, the Philharmonic Society’s manager of artistic operations. Tickets are $25 to $200. Call (949) 553-2422 or go to www.philharmonicsociety.org.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

JAZZ VOCALIST DEBUTS

In her debut performance at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, jazz singer Rebecca Paris will perform songs from her latest album at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $48 and $52. Call (714) 556-2787 or go to www.ocpac.org.

SATURDAY

GARDENING SEMINAR

Horticulturist and author Pat Welsh will hold a seminar on how to prune at 9 a.m. at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. Welsh will demonstrate pruning techniques for plants including bougainvillea, climbing roses and ornamental grasses. Admission is free. Call (949) 640-5800 or go to www.rogersgardens.com.

COUNTRY DAY FAIR

The Prince of Peace Christian School, 2987 Mesa Verde East, Costa Mesa, will hold its annual fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include carnival rides, rock wall, live band, barbecue lunch, silent auction and game booths. Call (714) 549-0562.

MOZART CONCERT AT OCC

Orange Coast College’s Symphony Orchestra will perform works by Mozart at 8 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $10. Call (714) 432-5880 or go to www.octickets.com.

APRIL 4

CONCERT FOR THE GREEN

The Fenians, an Irish band performing contemporary and traditional Irish music, and the all-female rock band Exit, will perform at 7 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theater, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa as part of the Green Festival — an event promoting environmental awareness sponsored by the Irish Club, the Motors Club and the Sierra Clubs at Orange Coast College. Tickets are $5; seating is limited. Call (714) 432-0202.

APRIL 6 TILL

MAY 6

WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCE

South Coast Repertory will stage the world premiere of “My Wandering Boy,” about a family searching for their missing son, at the Segerstrom Center, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $28 to $60. Call (714) 708-5500 or go to www.scr.org.