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APRIL 30
“ANYTHING GOES”
Newport Harbor High School is proud to present this musical comedy
by Guy Bolto, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay and Russell Grouse, with
music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The show will be performed at 7 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday with an additional 2 p.m. performance on
Saturday at Costa Mesa High School Lyceum Theatre, 2650 Fairview Rd.,
Costa Mesa. Tickets are $5 with a student ID, $10 at the door, and
$20 for reserved orchestra seats. Information: (949) 515-6341.
APRIL 30
42nd ANNUAL STUDENT DANCE CONCERT
Orange Coast College’s Dance Department will host its 42nd annual
Student Dance Concert at 8 p.m. in the college’s Robert B. Moore
Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets will be sold at the
door for $13. Information: (714) 432-5880.
MAY 5 -- 8
“OTHELLO”
William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of love and betrayal will be
staged by Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department. The production,
directed by the college’s theatre arts professor Alex Golson, will be
performed at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in
the Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $8
in advance and $10 at the door. Information: (714) 432-5880.
MAY 6 -- 7
DIANNE REEVES AND TERENCE BLANCHARD
The Blue Note artists will team up for two nights of jazz at 7:30
p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600
Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $66 for the 7:30 show and
$64 for the 9:30 show. Information: (714) 556-2787 or
https://www.ocpac.org.
MAY 7
“BAROQUE VIRTUOSITY”
Orange Coast College is holding a spring concert by the college’s
Symphony Orchestra. Under the baton of music professor Ricardo Soto,
the symphony will perform Bach’s Cantata 106 and Cantata 51.
Guitarist Richard Glenn will join the concert in presenting Georg
Phillipp Telemann’s Guitar Concerto in G. The concert begins at 8
p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa.
Tickets will sold at the door for $10. Information: (714) 432-5880.
MAY 11
POETRY READING AND LIVE MUSIC
Poets Beth McIlvaine and Carrie Seitzinger, with original music by
Bryn Cartwright, will read and perform original material at 8 p.m. at
Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. Open readers and
musicians are also welcome. Information: (714) 564-6526 or (949)
675-0233.
MAY 12 -- 15
“OTHELLO”
William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of love and betrayal will be
staged by Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department. The production,
directed by the college’s theatre arts professor Alex Golson, will be
performed at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in
the Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $8
in advance and $10 at the door. Information: (714) 432-5880.
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.occ tickets.com.
MAY 17
SPRING WINE DINNER
A Spring wine dinner, a five-course experience featuring wine from
the Italian winery, Terrabianca, and the unique cuisine of Re Nato
Ristorante, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Re Nato in the Portofino Beach
Hotel, 2304 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach. Cost is $65 per person.
Information: (714) 673-8058.
MAY 18 -- 22
ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
Twelve one-act plays, many of them original, will be performed
during Orange Coast College’s annual spring one-act play festival,
which will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at 2 p.m.
and 7 p.m. Sunday, in the college’s Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview
Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door.
Information: (714) 432-5880.
MAY 19 -- 21
“SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL”
Characters from the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss bounce from page
to stage in this colorful and imaginative new musical, cleverly
sprinkled with bits of gentle wisdom for audiences of all ages. Tony
Award-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty wrote this play with
musical styles that range from Latin to pop to swing. The production
is being staged at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on the 22nd, by the Estancia
Drama Department at the Barbara Van Holt Theatre at Estancia High
School, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Tickets will be available on
campus for $8 pre-sale starting May 2nd and $10 at the door. Children
twelve and under pay $6 for the matinee. Information: (949) 515-6537.
MAY 20 -- 21
MICHEL CAMILO TRIO
The Dominican-born pianist and composer is bringing his trio to
Founders Hall, closing out the center’s 2004-05 Jazz Series. Camilo’s
music ranges from moody jazz to classical concertos. Shows begin at
7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center,
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $56 for the 7:30 show
and $50 for the 9:30 show. Information: (714) 556-2787 or
https://www.ocpac.org.
MAY 26 -- 28
MINNIE DRIVER
The singer, songwriter and actress is bringing her music to Orange
County. While most people probably recognize her from movies such as
“Good Will Hunting” and “Grosse Pointe Blank,” Driver will be
performing songs from her first album, “Everything I’ve Got in My
Pocket.” Shows start at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall, Orange County
Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost
$49 and $59. Information: (714) 556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.
MAY 27 -- JUNE 26
‘BREATH OF SPRING’
Ah, the British have a way with farces! When a maid with a shady
past is suspected of stealing a mink sole, a former Army major and
several other lodgers of a boarding house endeavor to return the fur
without being caught. They take such delight in the secretive scheme
that they form a syndicate for stealing and returning furs, all for
the excitement of the adventure. Written by Peter Coke and directed
by Terri Miller Schmidt, the play will be performed at 8 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Newport
Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Dr., Newport Beach. Tickets are $20
opening night and $15 every other show. Information: (949) 631-0288.
MAY 27
“THE BIG COMBO”
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.occ tickets.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.
TODD OLIVER JAZZ QUARTET
La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz music of the Todd Oliver Jazz
Quartet from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1695
Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
PHIL SHANE
La Cave Restaurant will host Phil Shane, a one-man music legend
who sings Elvis, Lewis, Diamond, Orbison, Cash and other music
greats. The performance begins at 10 p.m. the last Friday of each
month at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
MUSIC AT THE PELICAN
The Rusty Pelican offers the music of Common Ground from Wednesday
through Sunday. The band performs from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and from 2
to 6 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant is at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. Free. (949) 642-3431.
MUSIC AT PLAYERS
Players restaurant is now offering live music from 9 p.m. to
midnight every Friday and Saturday. Players is at 512 W. 19th St.,
Costa Mesa. No cover charge. (949) 646-5615.
WEEKEND MUSIC
Anthony’s Riverboat Restaurant in Newport Beach presents the music
of Elaine Miles starting 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Anthony’s
Riverboat Restaurant is the only floating restaurant in Newport
Beach, with a Supper club ambience. Anthony’s is at 151 E. Coast
Highway. Information: (949) 673-3425.
POP-ROCK AND FLAMENCO
Tate 5, a funk, rock and Motown act, performs 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. Free. (949) 675-1922.
SATURDAY NIGHT R&B;
Gerald Ishibashi and the Stone Bridge Band play rock and R&B; at 9
p.m. Saturdays at Sutton Place Hotel’s Trianon Lounge, 4500 MacArthur
Blvd., Newport Beach. Free. (949) 476-2001.
DANCE
SWING
Lessons are given from 2 to 6 p.m. every Sunday at the Avant Garde
Ballroom in Newport Beach by the Orange County Swing Dance Club. All
ages are welcome and a dancing partner is not required. Information:
https://www.ocswing.com, (866) OC-SWING.
ARGENTINE TANGO
Tango dancing is offered from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first
Saturday of each month at Danscene Studio, 2980 McClintock Way, Costa
Mesa. Information: (714) 641-8688.
POETRY
‘FIRST WEDNESDAY’
ISM Magazine hosts “First Wednesday,” an open-mike poetry night
with gallery exhibits, video and film screenings, monologues, and DJs
and bands from radio station KUCI-FM (88.9). The event is from 7 to
10 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the Living Room at the
Lab/Anti mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For seating, guests
should bring lawn chairs. Information: (714) 966-6660.
DINING
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Bayside Restaurant offers a brunch, which includes a three-course
brunch, free flowing champagne, live music and terrace seating From
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach.
Tickets cost $22.95 Information: (949) 721-1222.
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