TODAY DISNEY’S ‘THE LION KING’ The musical...
TODAY
DISNEY’S ‘THE LION KING’
The musical spectacular makes its way to Orange County, bringing
unforgettable songs like Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love
Tonight?” and “Circle of Life,” along with Julie Taymor’s
award-winning direction. Shows will be performed in Segerstrom Hall
at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr.,
Costa Mesa. Ticket costs range from $23 to $126.75 for the prime seat
ticket package. Information: (714) 556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.
SUNDAY
JAZZ SINGER BARBARA MORRISON
Morrison has performed with a “who’s who” of the jazz and the
blues worlds with such as legends Dizzy Gillespie, Etta James, Nancy
Wilson, Mel Torme and Tony Bennett. A concert will be held from 12:30
to 3:00 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Discovery, 2850 Mesa Verde
Dr. East, Costa Mesa. The cost is $12, general admission, $10 for
seniors and $5 for children. The price includes a salad bar lunch.
Information: (714) 754-7399.
WEDNESDAY
ZEHETMAIR QUARTET
The quartet is making its Orange County Performing Arts Center
debut. Australian violinist Thomas Zehetmair founded the ensemble in
1997 and it has since established itself as one of world’s leading
string quartets. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall,
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $58. Information: (714)
556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.
THURSDAY
GODSPELL
Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak’s musical, one of the
biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of the 20th century, will
be performed by Orange Coast College’s Theatre department. Shows will
begin at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in OCC’s
Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets will cost
$10. Information: (714) 432-5880 or https://www.occtickets.com.
MARCH 25
‘SHOCK’
Orange Coast College’s film series presents an introduction and
discussion of the film led by H. Arthur Taussig, followed by a
screening of the film itself. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in Fine
Arts Room 119, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $6 for
adults and $5 for seniors 60 and over. Information: (714) 432-5880 or
https://www.occtickets.com.
MARCH 25 --
APRIL 24
‘HOLIDAY’
A comedy written by Phillip Barry in the 1930s that has been
called one of the outstanding successes of the New York theater. It
is the story of a young man, planning to wed a girl of great wealth
and social standing, who expresses his preference to live life as a
holiday, much to her father’s chagrin and her sister’s fascination.
The production will be directed by Jack Millis and performed at the
Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Dr., Newport Beach. Tickets
cost $20 for opening night and $15 for all other shows. Information:
(949) 631-0288.
APRIL 8
‘FORBIDDEN PLANET’
Orange Coast College’s film series presents an introduction and
discussion of the film led by H. Arthur Taussig, followed by a
screening of the film itself. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the
Fine Arts room 119, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $6
for adults and $5 for seniors 60 and over. Information: (714)
432-5880 or https://www.occtickets.com.
APRIL 22
‘HIGH SIERRA’
Orange Coast College’s film series presents an introduction and
discussion of the film led by H. Arthur Taussig, followed by a
screening of the film itself. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the
Fine Arts Room 119, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $6
for adults and $5 for seniors 60 and over. Information: (714)
432-5880 or https://www.occtickets.com.
MAY 13
‘CHINATOWN’
Orange Coast College’s film series presents an introduction and
discussion of the film led by H. Arthur Taussig, followed by a
screening of the film itself. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the
Fine Arts room 119, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $6
for adults and $5 for seniors 60 and over. Information: (714)
432-5880 or https://www.occtickets.com.
ONGOING
CHILDREN
STARLIGHT STORIES
Children 3 to 7 years old are invited to participate in songs and
finger-puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855
Park Ave. Information: (949) 646-8845.
PJs AND BOOKS
A children’s story time is presented at 7 p.m. Mondays and at
10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000
Avocado Ave. Children may wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free.
Information: (949) 717-3801.
WEEKLY STORYTELLER
A children’s story time is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Barnes
& Noble Booksellers at Metro Pointe, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa
Mesa. Information: (714) 444-0226.
STORY TIME
A children’s story time is held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 10:15
a.m. Fridays at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza,
3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.
MUSIC
WEEKLY JAM DUKE’S PLACE
Jazz and cocktails flow daily from noon to midnight Sundays
through Thursdays and from noon to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at
the Balboa Bay Club & Resort, at 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. Information: (949) 645-5000.
MAMMA GINA WEEKEND JAZZ
Walter Lakota and David Alcantar, the New York Jazz Connection
Duo, play at Mamma Gina at 251 E. Coast Highway in Newport at 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays and at 7 p.m. Sundays and Mondays. Diana Ditri
joins the duo on vocals on Mondays. It’s free. Information: (949)
673-9500.
MUSIC AT THE GRILL
MPG members Greg Morgan, Nick Peper and Kelly Gordien perform
classic rock, R&B; and swing music at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
at the Bluewater Grill, 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 675-3474.
REVOLVER
La Cave Restaurant offers Revolver, which features DJs along with
imagery and auditory delights at 10 p.m. Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine
Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
SINATRA TRIBUTE
La Cave Restaurant offers David Kinwald’s live tribute to Frank
Sinatra from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
THE UNDERGROUND LOUNGE
La Cave Restaurant offers the Underground Lounge, featuring Pete
Villani singing Bennett, Martin and Sinatra from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
646-7944.
PLAN BE
La Cave Restaurant offers the funky soul jazz music of Plan Be
from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa.
Information: (949) 646-7944.
THE GINGER BAKER JR. TRIO
La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz fusion music of the Ginger
Baker Jr. Trio from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
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