AFTER HOURS

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Mesa, CA 92627; fax to (949) 646-4170 or call (949) 764-4330. A complete

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MUSIC

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LOVE SUMMER TOUR

“The Rhythm of Love Summer Tour” will begin at 8 p.m. today at the

Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. The event features

Gerald Albright, Will Downing, Chante Moore and Phil Perry. A guitar and

sax show spotlighting Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliot, Jeff Golub and Kim

Waters will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $40. (949)

729-1234.

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NEWPORT POP NIGHT

Sissy and K.K. Martin will play pop music at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at

Newport Landing, 503 E. Edgewater, Newport Beach. The show is free. (949)

675-2373.

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POP/ROCK & FLAMENCO

Tate 5--a funk, rock and Motown act--plays at 9 p.m. Saturdays at

Carmelo’s Ristorante, 3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Solo

guitarist Ken Sanders performs classical flamenco tunes at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Sundays. The shows are free. (949) 675-1922.

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IRISH JAM TRADITION

Muldoon’s Pub and Restaurant will host a “Traditional Irish Jam

Session” at 1 p.m. Sunday at 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. All

musicians may join the session. Free admission. (949) 640-4110.

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LIGHT JAZZ

The Burlington Street Combo will play light jazz rhythms at 8 p.m.

July 15 at the Jewish Community Center of Orange County, 250 E. Baker

St., Costa Mesa. Admission is $18 for members, $24 for nonmembers. (714)

755-0340.

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HIGH-WATT AT LAB

Square will be in the spotlight at 7 p.m. July 19 at The Lab

Anti-Mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Upcoming shows include The Migs

on July 26. (714) 960-6660.

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HOT BLUES

The eighth annual benefit “Hot Blues on a Cool Summer Night” will

begin at 5 p.m. July 27 at South Coast Plaza Village, at the corner of

Sunflower Avenue and Bear Street. The event will serve cuisine from 17

area restaurants and music by the Bernie Pearl Blues Band. Tickets are

$40. Proceeds will go to children’s art and education programs. (949)

768-6909.

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GLENN MILLER REPRISE

The Bill Tole Orchestra, Beryl Davis, the De Marche Sisters and other

entertainers will celebrate the music of Glenn Miller’s Air Force Band at

8 p.m. Sept. 16 in Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theater, 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $25. Advance-purchase tickets are

$22 for adults, $20 for seniors. (714) 432-5902.

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STAGE

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RANDY NEWMAN LESSONS

“The Education of Randy Newman,” the world-premiere story about the

influences of a 20th century songwriter, is closing Sunday at South Coast

Repertory’s Mainstage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Final shows are

at 8 p.m. today through Saturday and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets

are $23 to $40. (714) 708-5555.

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‘THE LITTLE PRINCE’

Orange Coast College will present “The Little Prince,” a classic tale

by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, from July 12 through 22 at the college’s

Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Showtimes are 10

a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Fridays, and 2 and 7

p.m. Saturdays. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. (714)

432-5880.

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MONOLOGUES, MONODRAMASOrange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company

will present a “One-On-One Festival” on July 26 through Aug. 6 in the

Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Showtimes are 8 p.m.

Wednesdays through Saturdays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $5 in

advance and $6 at the door. (714) 432-5640.

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WELCOME TO ‘CABARET’

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present “Cabaret” at

7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 through 13. Tickets are $28.50 to $57.50 Tuesdays

through Thursdays and $33.50 to $62.50 Fridays through Sundays. The

Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2746.

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ABRACADABRA! COPPERFIELD

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present “David

Copperfield” at 6 and 9 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 2. The Center is at 600

Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2122. Tickets are $30 to $50.

(714) 755-0236.

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ART

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ART WITH WINE

Works by Impressionist artist Lenora Monahan are on display at the

Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Center, 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. Exhibit

hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays through July 17. (949)

644-8389.

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ARCHITECTURE AND ART

“Architecture in Perspective 14,” an exhibit of 60 award-winning works

by international architectural illustrators on display at Newport Beach

Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. The free exhibit features works

selected from more than 500 entries representing past and future projects

by Bill Evans, William G. Hook, Scott Milhoan, Jerry Yinand, Serge

Zaleske and others. It closes July 28. (949) 717-3801.

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‘CIRCLES OF INFLUENCE’

“Circles of Influence: Impressionism to Modernism in Southern

California Art 1910-1930” is on display through Sept. 3 at the Orange

County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. The show

includes work by Mabel Alvarez, Guy Rose, Donna Schuster and Henrietta

Shore. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. (949)

759-1122.

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CELEBRITY PHOTOS

“Al Belson: A Photographic Reverie,” an exhibit featuring celebrity

photographs, will continue through Sept. 24 at the Orange County Museum

of Art’s South Coast Plaza Gallery, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Hours

are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Free admission. (714) 662-3366.

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DANCE

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AUDITION SEMINAR

Broadway dancer Michelle Lynch will teach an advanced jazz class at

1:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by an audition seminar at 3, at DeFore Dance

Center, 151 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost is $15 for jazz class, $12 for

seminar or $25 for both. Preregistration is required. (714) 241-9908.

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‘CHOREOGRAPHIC PROJECT’

Ballet Pacifica will open its 10th annual choreographic project “Works

in Progress” at 8 p.m. Tuesday, featuring new works by choreographers

from around the country. The show runs through July 29 at South Coast

Repertory, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $20 general

admission and $50 patrons (preferred seating and a donation of $30).

(949) 851-9930.

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SWING DANCING

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will offer swing dance

lessons from 7:30 to 10 p.m. beginning Monday through 31 at the center, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. The four-week class is $36 for members, $42

for nonmembers; $65 per couple for members, $75 per couple for

nonmembers. (714) 755-0340.

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DANCE 204

Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and

advanced ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St.,

Balboa. (949) 675-9082.

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BALLROOM FOR SENIORS

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers ballroom dancing to the music of

the Ray Robbins Combo for adults from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Singles and couples are welcome. Cost is $3. The center is at 695 W. 19th

St. (949) 645-2356.

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DANSCENE STUDIO

Danscene Studio offers ballroom dancing at 8 p.m. on the first Friday

of every month. Admission is $10. The studio is at 2980 McClintock Way,

Costa Mesa. (714) 641-8688.

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BIG BAND DANCING

The Oasis Senior Center holds an afternoon of dancing to Big Band

music from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays. Coffee and refreshments are served.

The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. (949) 644-3244.

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BALLROOM DANCING

The DeFore Foundation for the Arts holds swing and Latin dance classes

from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. A $10 admission covers the hour

dance lesson and the open dancing session that follows. The class is held

at 151 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. (949) 241-9908.

ARGENTINE TANGO

Danscene Studio has tango dancing from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first

Saturday of every month. Danscene is at 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa.

(714) 641-8688.

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BOOKS

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POTTER RELEASE PARTY

A book release party for “Harry Potter IV” will begin at noon Friday

at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Fashion Island, 953 Newport Center

Drive, Newport Beach. The party will feature contests, games and

giveaways. Free admission. (949) 759-0982.

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FRANKIE SILVER BALLAD

Borders Mystery Book Discussion Group will discuss Sharon McCrumb’s

“The Ballad of Frankie Silver” at 7 p.m. July 26 at Borders Books, Music

& Cafe, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free admission. (714) 432-7854.

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SIMPLE ABUNDANCE

Based on the books of Sarah Ban Breathnach, the Simple Abundance group

focuses discussions on appreciation, expression and gratitude. It is led

by Audre de Nard at Borders Books, Music & Cafe at 6:30 p.m. the first

Thursday of each month. The store is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.

(949) 631-8661.

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OPRAH BOOK CLUB

The Oprah Book Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month

to discuss Oprah Winfrey’s most recent selections at Barnes & Noble

Booksellers Fashion Island. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. (949) 759-0982.

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SPECIAL

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BALBOA WEEKEND FUN

The Balboa Merchants/Owners Assn. will host free entertainment from

12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day. The weekend

events will feature mimes, clowns, balloon sculptors, street musicians

and free taffy for kids. The festivities take place at the Balboa Fun

Zone, at Bay and Edgewater. (949) 673-9575.

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW

The St. Joachim School “Classic Car and Vintage Auto Show” will start

rolling at 8 a.m. Saturday at 1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa. Free

admission. (949) 772-8845.

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HELLO, MR. ED

The three-day Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Show will open at 8 a.m.

today at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The

show will also be held Friday and July 8. (714) 708-1543.

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HOT! 108th OC FAIR

The Orange County Fair opens at noon July 14 for its 108th year,

saluting chili peppers with the theme “Hot! Hot! Hot!” Entertainment is

free with admission. Hours are noon to midnight Mondays through

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to midnight Thursdays through Sundays through July 30

at the Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Wristbands for rides and

attractions are $10, $18 and $20. General admission is $6 for adults, $5

for seniors and $2 for children ages 6 through 12. Parking is $5 per

vehicle or $3 per vehicle with 4 or more passengers. (714) 708-3247.

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FARMERS MARKET

The Orange County Market Place is held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays

and Sundays in the Orange County Fairgrounds’ main parking lot. Admission

is $1 for adults, children under 12 years old are free. (949) 723-6616.

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KIDS

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BOOK CAMP FOR KIDS

“Border’s Explorers Summer Camp” will feature a series of Thursday and

Saturday activities and literature programs for children starting this

week and ending July 29: “Rubber Stamp Extravaganza’ begins at noon

today; “Passports in Hand; Off to Japan” begins at noon Saturday; “The

Book Club Game--Harry Potter Version” begins at 1:30 p.m. July 13.

Borders Books, Music & Cafe is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free

admission. (714) 432-7854.

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STORIES BY STARLIGHT

Children ages 3 to 7 may participate in songs and finger puppet plays

at 7 p.m. Mondays at Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park Ave. (949) 646-8845.

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PJs and BOOKS

Newport Beach Central Library offers story time at 7 p.m Mondays and

10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave. Children may

wear pajamas to the evening story times. Free. (949) 717-3801.

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STORIES ON TUESDAYS

Children’s story time is from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Barnes &

Noble Booksellers Fashion Island, 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport

Beach. Free. (949) 759-0982.

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TRIANGLE STORY TIME

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Triangle Square hosts story time at the

second and fourth Tuesdays of each month for children of all ages, 1870

Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 631-0614.

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WEEKLY STORYTELLING

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Metro Pointe hosts story time at 10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays for children of all ages, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa.

(714) 444-0226.

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POETRY

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POETRY SLAM TEAM

The Laguna Beach National Poetry Slam Team 2000 will present

performance poetry at 8 p.m. July 11 at the Gypsy Den Cafe and Reading

Room at The Lab Anti-Mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The event is

free. (714) 549-7012.

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‘STUCK IN MIDDLE’

Author Jaime Palacio will read from his book “Stuck In The Middle” at

8 p.m. July 12 at Alta Coffee House and Roasting Co., 506 31st St.,

Newport Beach. Free. (949) 675-0233.

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THEE WORD THING

“Thee Word Thing” performance poetry night begins at 9 p.m. Wednesdays

at Club Mesa, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 642-8448.

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DINING

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SUNDAY BRUNCH

The Sutton Place Hotel hosts a Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

featuring international seafood and salad buffets, roasts carved to

order, breakfast favorites and more. The event is $30, $40 with

champagne. The hotel is located at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach.

(949) 476-2001.

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BRUNCH AT LA GRANJA

La Granja Mediterranean Grill serves a champagne brunch from 11 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Sundays. La Granja is in Newport Plaza Center at 1000 Bristol

St., Newport Beach. (949) 252-9396.

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TWILIGHT DINING

Villa Nova Restaurant offers a twilight dining menu--featuring dishes

such as chicken parmigiana and calamari picante at reduced prices--from 5

to 6 p.m. weekdays and 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The restaurant is at 3131 W.

Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 642-7880.

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WINE TASTINGS

Hi-Time Wine Cellars features wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Fridays and 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. (949) 650-8463.

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CLUBS

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ALTA COFFEE

The Alta Coffee House presents musical acts at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays

through Saturdays at 506 31st St., Newport Beach. Admission is free.

(949) 675-0233.

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ATRIUM MARQUIS

The Atrium offers a variety of live music daily at its Airporter Club,

18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. (949) 833-2770.

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BIRRAPORETTI’S

Birraporetti’s offers swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra

at 8 p.m. Mondays at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

(714) 850-9090.

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BISTRO 201

Bistro 201 offers jazz performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays

and 11 a.m. Sundays at 3333 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949)

631-1551.

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CARMELO’S & MUSIC

Carmelo’s offers musical entertainment Tuesdays through Sundays at

3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. plays at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. No

cover charge. (949) 675-1922.

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CLUB MESA

Shows begin at 9 p.m. The club is at 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa.

Admission is $5 to $10. (949) 642-6634.

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DURTY NELLY’S

Nelly’s offers live music at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 2915 Red

Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 957-1951.

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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

The Four Seasons offers live music Mondays through Saturdays at 690

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-0808.

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HARD ROCK CAFE

The Hard Rock offers live music Sundays at 451 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. (949) 640-8844.

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THE HARP INN

The inn offers live music Thursdays through Saturdays at 130 E. 17th

St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-8855.

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HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S

Barmichael’s offers live music Wednesdays through Saturdays at 3950

Campus Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 261-6270.

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LIDO CIGAR ROOM

The cigar room is a place to enjoy a smoke with your drink. No cover

charge. The bar is at 3441 Via Lido, Suite D, Newport Beach. (949)

723-0595.

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MARGARITAVILLE

Margaritaville offers live music and is at 2332 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. (949) 631-8220.

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THE MARRIOTT

The Marriott Hotel offers live music Mondays through Saturdays at 900

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-4000.

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MULDOON’S IRISH PUB

202 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach. Admission is

free. (714) 640-4110.

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OYSTER BAR LOUNGE

Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge showcases local pop and light rock

acts Fridays and Saturdays at 503 E. Edgewater Ave. at the Balboa Ferry

Landing. (949) 675-2373.

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THE TEA ROOM

Karaoke is offered from 7 to 11 p.m. on Thursdays. The Tea Room is at

3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 756-0121.

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TOTALLY COFFEE

“Open Mike Night” is held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays. Totally

Coffee is at 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. (714) 435-9367.

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TRIANON LOUNGE

The Sutton Place Hotel lounge offers live music by the Stone Bridge

Band from 9:30 p.m. until closing Saturdays. No cover charge. The hotel

is at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 476-2001.

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VILLA NOVA

Rich Fauno plays at the piano bar beginning at 9 p.m. Sundays through

Wednesdays. The three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays at 9

p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. (949) 642-7880.