Fantastic Five

A listing of special events to entertain you through the weekend and

beyond.

TODAY

Laissez les bon temps rouler. The French American Academic Center will

hold a Mardi Gras party and open house at 6 p.m., with wine tasting,

food, music and more. The center is at 2651 Irvine Ave., Suite 150, Costa

Mesa. $26. (949) 548-3354 or (949) 553-0709.

SUNDAY

Classical compositions. Orange Coast College’s Symphony Orchestra will

perform works by Johannes Brahms, Charles Camille Saint-Saens and more at

7:30 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

$6 or $10. (714) 432-5880.

MONDAY

Spend a night at the library in your jammies. 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

sessions. Free. (949) 717-3801.

TUESDAY

Listen to a triple threat. A poetry performance by Jake, Spryly &

Secks will be held at 8 p.m. at the Gypsy Den Cafe and Reading Room, 2930

Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 549-7012.

WEDNESDAY

Laugh with the Bard. “Much Ado about Nothing” will be staged at South

Coast Repertory at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2:30 and 8 p.m.

Saturdays and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays until April 1. The theater is at

655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $28-$49. (714) 708-5555.