The week ahead in Orange County

Today

Jazz festival: The 12th annual Irvine Jazz Festival features more than 70 high school bands and combos, plus professional musicians. Food, booths and music clinics will also be available. Free. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 4321 Walnut Ave. (949) 936-7000.

African art: Christine Mullen Kreamer, curator of the National Museum of African Art at the Smithsonian Institution, discusses many aspects of African art. $15. 1:30 p.m. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org

Swallow celebration: The annual Return of the Swallows weekend celebration at San Juan Capistrano features food, entertainment, vendors, docent tours and more. Today and Sunday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults, $6; seniors and children (4-11) $4; children 3 and under free. 26801 Ortega Highway. (949) 234-1300.

Plant sale: The UCI Arboretum holds a plant sale featuring early spring perennials and bulbs. Free admission and parking. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campus Drive and Jamboree Road. (949) 824-5833.

Sunday

Sunday musicale: Musicians from the Junior Chamber Music Series perform pieces from Brahms, Shostakovich, Schubert, etc. Free. 3 p.m. Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3800, Ext. 2, or www.newportbeachlibrary.org

Religious art: The Life of Christ in Living Art features works by famous artists accompanied by commentary and music. Twenty works are showcased. 3 to 6 p.m. 12301 Magnolia Ave., Garden Grove. (714) 539-9541.

Bridal show: Exhibits on planning, a bridal fashion show, cake samples and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults, $7; seniors and children under 12, $5. Orange County Fairgrounds, Building 12, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 670-7800 or www.brideworld.com

Wednesday

Wildlife seminar: Living with Wildlife, a seminar led by Irvine Animal Services Officer Kim Cherney, discusses tips for dealing with injured and displaced wild creatures. Reservations encouraged. Irvine Open Space Nature Center, 1 Sunnyhill. (949) 724-6738.

Thursday

Identity theft: Cypress Police Det. Paul Ruiz gives a presentation on identity theft. 10 to 11 a.m. Free. Reservations recommended. Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St. (714) 229-2005.

Friday

Film festival: Santiago Canyon College screens Giulietta Delgi Spiriti (Juliet of Spirits) by Federico Fellini, with English subtitles. Free. 6 p.m. 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Room D-101, Orange. (714) 628-4927.

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Source: The Orange County calendar is compiled by Yvonne Villarreal. Submit items two weeks in advance to [email protected] or by fax to (714) 966-7711.