Summer events calendar

LAGUNA BEACH

JUNE 1 THROUGH JULY 3, 10 AND CONTINUED

Laguna Art Museum

“Laguna’s Hidden Treasures: Art from Private Collections,” through

July 10; “Paul Paiement Hybrids 1.0 -- 3.5,” through July 3; and

“Surf Culture Redux” through Oct. 5.

Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive. For information, call (949)

494-8971 or go to https://www.lagunaart museum.org.

JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 6

Laguna Playhouse

“The Tales of the Allergist’s Wife,” a Broadway comedy hit.

Tickets are $45 to $54; 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)

497-2787.

JUNE 2

First Thursday’s Art Walk

A citywide festive cultural evening from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring

the latest exhibits at galleries, Laguna Art Museum and Laguna

College of Art and Design. Information: (949) 683-6871.

JUNE 4

‘Island Party’

No Square Theatre is hosting an “Island Party” benefit, from 6 to

11 p.m., for Laguna Resource Center with performances by Lagunatics,

excerpts from the upcoming show, as well as old favorites, live

music, dancing, silent auction, raffles, fine wine and food and

tropical drinks. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. The

event will be at the Woman’s Club, 286 St. Ann’s Drive. Information:

(949) 494-7849.

JUNE 5

Lagunatunes Community Chorus

Free concert with selections from Bach to Bogart, featuring

timeless music, popular classical, contemporary, Broadway show tunes

and soloists. The concert is at 5 p.m. at Neighborhood Congregational

Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Information: (949) 497-9955.

JUNE 6, 13 AND 20

Laguna Playhouse

“Late Night Catechism,” the long-running interactive comedy hit,

606 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets are $39. Information: (949) 497-2787.

JUNE 11

Laguna College of Art and Design

“16th Annual Collector’s Choice Fine Art Event and Exhibition” is

Laguna college’s biggest annual fundraiser with more than 80 local

artists donating original work for auction. The evening includes

drinks, dinner and entertainment. Tickets are $100. Laguna College,

2222 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-6000, Ext. 241.

JUNE 12

Laguna Craft Guild

Free “Art and Crafts Show,” at Main Beach cobblestones from 10

a.m. to dusk. Information: (949) 499-2681.

JUNE 16

Laguna Beach Film Society

Film screening of “Balsac and the Little Chinese Seamstress” at 7

p.m., South Coast Cinema, 162 S. Coast Highway. Tickets are $15 and

free to Film Society members. Information: 949) 494-8971, Ext. 201.

JUNE 23

Laguna Beach Live

Jazz concert from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beach Rose garden in Hotel

Laguna, 425 S. Coast Highway. Tickets are $10. Information: (949)

715-9713.

JULY 4

Laguna Community Concert Band

Fourth of July patriotic concert from noon to 2 p.m. at the

Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)

497-0986.

JULY 5 TO SEPT. 4

Laguna Playhouse

West Coast premiere of the new musical, “The Musical of Musicals

-- The Musical,” a musical that celebrates and satirizes Rogers and

Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jerry Herman and

Kander and Ebb. Tickets are $59 to $20. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna

Canyon Road. Information: (949) 497-2787.

JULY 7

First Thursday’s Art Walk

A citywide festive cultural evening from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring

the latest exhibits at galleries, Laguna Art Museum and Laguna

College of Art and Design. Information: (949) 683-6871.

JULY 21

Laguna Beach Film Society

The Laguna Beach Film Society presents the screening of “To You

Sweet Heart Aloha” at 7 p.m., South Coast Cinema, 162 S. Coast

Highway. Tickets are $15 and free to Film Society members.

Information: (949) 494-8971, Ext. 201.

JULY 24

Music in the Park

Free concert by Tombstone Shadow from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bluebird

Park, Bluebird Canyon Drive and Cress St. Bring a picnic.

Information: (949) 497-0722.

JULY 29, 30 AND 31

No Square Theatre

No Square Theatre will present “Lagunatics 2005: Senior Prom,” at

the Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave. It’s the 13th annual musical

roast of life on the coast, with proceeds benefiting the Senior

Center Building Fund. Tickets are $50. Information: (949) 497-1950.

JULY 31

Music in the Park

Free concert by Steve Copeland and Raging Sun from 5 to 7 p.m. at

Bluebird Park, Bluebird Canyon Drive and Cress St. Bring a picnic.

Information: (949) 497-0722.

AUG. 4

Gallimaufry Performing Arts

Presenting “A Chorus Line,” one of Broadway’s longest running

musicals about the Broadway gypsies auditioning for a show. Tickets

are $18, $12 for children. Performances are at the Artists’ Theater,

625 Park Ave. Information: (949) 499-5060.

AUG. 4

First Thursday’s Art Walk

A citywide festive cultural evening from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring

the latest exhibits at galleries, Laguna Art Museum and Laguna

College of Art and Design. Information: (949) 683-6871.

AUG. 6 AND 7

Gallimaufry Performing Arts

Presenting “Seussical,” the Broadway musical. Tickets are $18, $12

for children. Performances are at the Artists’ Theater, 625 Park Ave.

Information: (949) 499-5060.

HUNTINGTON BEACH

JUNE 3

Sand Castle building contest

The event is sponsored by the University of California Irvine’s

Graduate School of Management and will take place from 8:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. on the beach near Pacific Coast Highway at Brookhurst

Street. Information: (949) 824-2044.

JUNE 4

The 2005 Pro Am Beach Volleyball Tour

The pro tour features the top male and female professional beach

volleyball teams representing Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Kansas

City, New York and Tampa. The competition is free for the public to

watch and will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., south of the Huntington

Beach Pier at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Information:

(310) 698-2772 or https://www.evptour.com.

JUNE 5

The Concours d’Elegance Classic Car Show

It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huntington Beach Central

Park, 18000 Goldenwest St. The 20th annual car show will feature

hundreds of prestigious cars on display, in addition to live

entertainment and food concessions. Tickets are $10. Information: (714) 375-5023 or https://www.hbconcours.org.

JUNE 11

The 55th annual Huntington Beach Pier Swim

The swim will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Huntington Beach

Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street. The competition swim

around the pier includes numerous categories and trophies awarded to

first- through third-place winners. Day-of-event registration is

available until 8:30 a.m. The cost to register is $12. Information: (714) 536-5486.

The Surf Invasion Tour

The surf contest will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pacific

Coast Highway and Ninth Street. This open men’s surf contest is the

first stop on the Surf Invasion Tour. The event is free for the

public to watch. Information: (714) 330-9510.

JUNE 21

A Festival of Folktales

The stories will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the

Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Storytellers will

present tales from around the world and there will be performances of

international music, marionettes, dancers, crafts and children’s

theater. The festival celebrates the opening day of the library’s

summer reading program. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in

advance in the children’s department. Tickets for games, face

painting and crafts cost 50 cents to $2. Food will also be available

for purchase. Information: (714) 842-4481.

JULY 6

The Rip Curl Grom Search Surfing Competition

The surfing tour is seeking out the next generation of talented

surfers. The search will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huntington

City Beach, Pacific Coast Highway at Goldenwest Street. Information:

(714) 422-3603 or https://www.ripcurl.com.

JULY 9

The Bodyboarder International Bodyboarding Competition

The contest will take place through July 10 at Pacific Coast

Highway and Ninth Street. The competition is free for the public to

watch. Information: (310) 325-7938.

JULY 16

The US Rugby Tournament

The tournament will feature top U.S. rugby players facing off in

the sand for $3,000 in cash prizes. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5

p.m. through July 17 on the beach at Pacific Coast Highway and First

Street. Information: (949) 307-3072.

JULY 20

Rudy’s Radical Science

This fun and entertaining show of magical chemical reactions will

be presented by the library at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Tabby

Storytime Theater at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111

Talbert Ave. Tickets are $3 for children an $5 for adults.

Information: (714) 842-4481.

JULY 29

Hall of Fame induction

Some of the world’s greatest surfers and legends of surfing will

be inducted into the Surfers Hall of Fame at 10 a.m. at Huntington

Beach Surf and Sport, 300 Pacific Coast Highway. Their hand and feet

imprints will be set in cement and they will autograph their tiles.

Information: (714) 841-4000.

AUG. 6

California Beach Volleyball Assn. Juniors Tournament

The contest will be held at 9 a.m. on the beach by the Huntington

Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway and Main St. The contest is free to

watch. Information: (562) 430-6671 or https://www.cbva.com.

AUG. 14

The Offshore Grand Prix

The boat race featuring cigarette-style boats will take place from

noon to 1:30 p.m. in the water near Pacific Coast Highway and Warner

Avenue. The event is free to watch. Information: (714) 840-1387.

AUG. 18

The Sunset in the Park cross country race

The race will be held at 4:30 p.m. in Huntington Beach Central

Park, beginning at 7111 Talbert Ave. The race is a high school-age

team event for boys and girls. Registration cost is $4 to $18.

Information: (714) 841-5417.

AUG. 20

The Longboard Sand Soccer Tournament

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 21 at

the beach next to the Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at

Main Street. This amateur soccer competition features men and women

ages 18 and older from around the country. The event is free to

watch. Information: (714) 968-3089.

The 51st annual Huntington Beach Distance Derby

Orange County’s longest-running road race will begin at 7 a.m. at

the Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street. The

scenic, flat course includes a 10-mile run, five-mile run or walk and

a Surf Kids fun run. Proceeds go to benefit Project Self Sufficiency,

a program to assist single parents and their children. The cost is

$15 to $30. Information: (714) 375-8490.

AUG. 27

The Huck Finn Fishing Derby

The free fishing event for children up to 15 will be held from 8

a.m. to noon at the Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at

Main Street. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and bring

fishing poles to compete for prizes. Information: (714) 536-5262.

The Quiksilver and Roxy Volleyball youth tour

The event will begin at 9 a.m. through Aug. 28 at the beach at the

Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street. The

event will feature boys and girls in several age groups. Information:

(562) 430-6671.

NEWPORT BEACH AND COSTA MESA

MAY 27 TO 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 stole, 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 TO 28

The Music of Sammy Davis Jr.

Ben Vereen sings and dances his way through music made famous by

Sammy Davis Jr. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Orange County

Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets are

$26 to $125. Information: (714) 556-2787.

MAY 31 TO JUNE 5

Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg

Boris Eifman, an original and adventurous choreographer, takes

dance to its highest level in two ballets, “Don Juan and Moliere” and

“Red Giselle.” Showtimes are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m.,

Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The ballets will

be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town

Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $25 - $75. Information: (714)

556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.

JUNE 1

‘A SEAA of Memories: Our Changing Southeast Asian American

Communities’

An exhibit showcasing the Southeast Asian American experience will

continue through October during normal library hours. Opening day

lecture starts at 5:30 p.m. with a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the

Langson Library, UC Irvine campus. Free and open to the public.

Limited seating, reservations required. Information: (949) 824-5300

or (949)824-7227.

JUNE 4

24th annual Corona del Mar Scenic 5K race, 2-mile Fun Walk and 1K

Kids Dolphin Dash

The race begins along the bluffs overlooking the ocean and will

proceed through the beautiful residential streets of Corona del Mar.

Separate races for men and women are limited to 1,500 participants

each. Children age 3 to 10 can compete in a 1K Dolphin Dash.

Registration fees are $25 for the run or walk in advance, $30 day of

event and $10 for the Dolphin Dash (includes breakfast from local

restaurants). Information: (949) 644-3151, (949) 673-4050 or

https://www.active.com.

Balboa Island Parade

Every year, more than 5,000 Balboa Island residents, merchants and

friends march down Marine Avenue along with the star-spangled floats,

kids on festooned tricycles, live bands, antique cars full of

dignitaries, fire trucks, decked-out golf carts, and bedazzled dogs.

The parade begins at 11 a.m. Information:

https://www.balboa-island.net.

JUNE 8

Cleveland Orchestra

The evening’s program, directed by Franz Welser-Most, will include

Dvorak’s Symphony No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 (76) and Bartok’s Concerto

for Orchestra. The show begins at 8 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall at the

Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. Tickets cost between $35 and $110. Information: (714) 556-2787

or https://www.ocpac.org.

JUNE 10 TO 12

The Goin’ South Band

Explore the musical styles and instruments developed in the South

during the last century, including street jazz from New Orleans,

mountain tunes from the Appalachians and Zydeco music. Show times are

Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

in Founders Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600

Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $10. Information: (714)

556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.

JUNE 11

Tommy Tune and the Manhattan Rhythm Kings -- Taps, Tunes and Tails

A toe-tapping evening of singing and dancing with Tommy Tune and

the Manhattan Rhythm Kings. Show begins at 8 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall

at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive,

Costa Mesa. Tickets cost between $36 and $76. Information: (714)

556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.

JUNE 11 and 12

Computer fair

The show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County

Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission is

$5, children under 10 are free. Information: (714) 708-3247.

JUNE 15 and 16

Pacific Symphony piano concert

Concluding the Pacific Symphony’s 2004-05 Classics series is

conductor Carl St. Clair and pianist Arnaldo Cohen team up for an

evening of romantic piano music that includes Mendelssohn’s Piano

Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in

C-sharp minor. Show starts at 8 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange

County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Tickets cost between $18 and $74. Information: (714) 556-2787 or

https://www.ocpac.org.

JUNE 18

Bill Cosby

The Emmy- and Grammy-winning comedian will bring his humor to

Segerstrom Hall for two shows -- 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. -- at Orange

County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Tickets cost between $35 and $60. Information: (714) 556-2787 or

https://www.ocpac.org.

Baroque Music Festival

Corona del Mar celebrates its 25th season of the Baroque Music

Festival with a concert at 4 p.m. at St. Michael and All Angels

Church, 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. Tickets cost $30.

Information: (949) 760-7887. The festival runs through June 26.

JUNE 23

South Coast Plaza Summer Food and Wine Festival

Guests enjoy premium wines, live music and culinary specialties

from South Coast Plaza restaurants. The festival benefits Second

Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and Someone Cares Soup Kitchen.

The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $45 in

advance, $55 at the door. Information: (714) 435-2171.

JUNE 24 TO 26

Home rebuilding and redecorating show

The show will be held Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Orange

County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Admission is $6.75 for adults, $3 for seniors, children under 12 are

free. Information: (714) 708-3247.

JUNE 28 TO JULY 10

Movin’ Out

The Tony Award-winning musical conceived, choreographed and

directed by Twyla Tharp and based on songs by Billy Joel will

premiere in Orange County. Showtimes and dates vary. It will be

performed in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts

Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost between

$21.25 and $65.75. Information: (714) 556-2787 or

https://www.ocpac.org.

JULY 7 TO 10, 14 to 17

‘The Family Melodrama, Vaudeville and Ice Cream Social’

A melodrama production for the entire family is being staged by

Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department. The production -- which

includes a comedic melodrama, a children’s joke contest, several

vaudeville acts and a delicious ice cream treat -- will be performed

from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the college’s Drama Lab Theatre, 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $6 for Thursday and Sunday

showings and $7 for Friday and Saturday -- a $1 discount is available

for children, students and seniors. Information: (714) 432-5880.

JULY 12

Concerts in the Park

The city of Costa Mesa’s sixth annual Concerts in the Park series

features the Dooh-Wah Riders at 6:15 p.m. at Fairview Park, 2525

Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 754-5300.

JULY 19

Concerts in the Park

The city of Costa Mesa’s sixth annual Concerts in the Park series

features the Kid and Nic Show at 6:15 p.m. at Fairview Park, 2525

Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 754-5300.

JULY 26

Concerts in the Park

The city of Costa Mesa’s sixth annual Concerts in the Park series

features Brian Young at 6:15 p.m. at Fairview Park, 2525 Placentia

Avenue, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 754-5300.

AUG. 2

Concerts in the Park

The city of Costa Mesa’s sixth annual Concerts in the Park series

features Orange Colored Sky at 6:15 p.m. at Fairview Park, 2525

Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 754-5300.

AUG. 5 TO 7

Gem, jewelry and bead show

The show will be held Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange

County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Admission is $5 for adults, children under 12 are free. Information:

(714) 708-3247.

AUG. 9

Concerts in the Park

The city of Costa Mesa’s sixth annual Concerts in the Park series

features El Soul at 6:15 p.m. at Fairview Park, 2525 Placentia

Avenue, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 754-5300.