Calendar for Dec. 13

SUNDAY

Author presentation

Children’s book author and artist Jan Brett will talk about her new book, “The Turnip,” and give a demonstration about how she develops her story and characters. The event is at 5 p.m. at Newport Beach Public Library, Central Library Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave. Guests may also see Brett’s decorated tour bus and have their picture taken in front of the bus. Admission is free. For more information, call (949) 717-3830 or visit newportbeachlibrary.org.

Holiday Home Tour

The 19th annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour will feature 12 holiday decorated island homes and cottages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, call (949) 675-1773 or visit balboa-island.com.

Los Angeles Philharmonic

The Los Angeles Philharmonic will make its annual Orange County visit with a performance at 3 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $45. For more information, call (714) 556-2787 or visit scfta.org.

MONDAY

Mark O’Connor & Friends

Grammy Award-winning violinist Mark O’Connor performs “An Appalachian Christmas” with his group. The show is at 8 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets start at $29. For more information, visit scfta.org.