CALENDAR

NIKE GET FIT GIRL

This is an opportunity to take part in a guided 3-mile walk or run. Men, women, children, walkers and runners are all welcome. Warm-up and stretching starts at 9 a.m.; the run and walk begins after that. The Nike store will provide water, snacks and a workout journal, and hold a monthly raffle. Please RSVP for an accurate head count. The run and walk departs from the NikeWomen’s store in Crystal Court, 3333 Bear Street, Costa Mesa. (714) 436-0203.

TILL AUG. 15

INTERFAITH CHINA TRIP

There are still spaces available on the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council trip to China. Trip is Nov. 2-10. Many cities and sights will be seen, and there will be plenty of time for shopping and exploring. The cost is $1,375, with an optional excursion to see the Terra Cotta Warriors available for an additional $350. Call (714) 921-8665 or (949) 689-4443 for more information.

TO AUG. 12 TEEN THEATER WORKSHOP

Enrollment is now open for South Coast Repertory’s Summer Theatre Workshop, a two-week introduction to theater for kids in third through 12th grades. Classes are divided into grades three through six, grades seven through eight, and grades nine through 12). Students choose from classes held from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Tuition for the two-week session is $275 ($30 discount for each sibling). Call: (714) 708-5577

TODAY

ARTIST DISCUSSES ‘MIASMA’

Monique Prieto will discuss her work, “Miasma,” at 12 p.m. in the California Modern exhibition of the Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. Free (949) 759-1122.

TILL SUNDAY

JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Orange County Classic Jazz Festival will feature 16 bands playing the great music of early and mid-20th Century American jazz. Hours: Thursday 6 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m; Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets range from $33 to $80 and can be purchased at the door. Hilton Costa Mesa is at 3050 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa. (888) 215-6222 or see www.oc-classicjazz.org for more information.

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

A new dramatization of the C.S. Lewis classic with Aslan the great lion, the White Witch and four children who find themselves in Narnia. Appropriate for all ages. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Presale tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for seniors, students and children 12 and under. At the door, prices are $16 and $14, respectively. Newport Beach Repertory Theater is at 55 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. Call (949) 633-1580 for tickets and more information.

FRIDAY

USED BOOK PREVIEW SALE

A “members only” preview of the Friends of the Newport Beach Library’s used book sale will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central Library. Hardcover books will be two for $1 and paperbacks will be six for $1. Membership applications will be available at the door. All proceeds benefit the library system. Library is at 1000 Avocado Avenue in Newport Beach. Call (949)759-9667 for more information.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND A MOVIE

Agents Entertainment is hosting a screening of their new family film at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring a back-to-school donation of any amount and see a screening of Agents: Live the Mission, a family film. Proceeds benefit foster families. Games, crafts and snacks included. The event will be held at The Crossing Church, 2115 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa. Call (323) 304-5121 for more information.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

GEM FAIRE

Come see, buy and learn what beads and gemstones are all about. Guests can make their own beads and jewelry, win hourly door prizes and watch bead-making demonstrations. Hours are Friday noon to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5, children 12 and under free. Faire is in Building #10 at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Call (503) 252-8300 for more information.

TIME AND RHYTHM

The Irvine Barclay Theatre presents the Juana Amaya Company as it performs MorÔn, a Time and a Rhythm at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. The show is an ode to a singular style of Spanish flamenco dancing. Tickets range from $38 to $100. (949) 854-4646 or www.thebarclay.org for more information.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

A professional troupe of Shakespearean actors will present “Hamlet” on Saturday, August 5 and “The Comedy of Errors” on Sunday August 6at Grant Howald Park in Corona del Mar. Pre-show activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and curtain rises at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call (949) 644-3211 ext. 2155 or visit www. shakespearebythesea.org.