CALENDAR

THE BRITISH ARE COMING

The Fab Four musicians of the Classical Mystery Tour will perform The Beatles songbook with full symphony orchestra at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. Evening will feature original members of the Broadway hit “Beatlemania.” Tickets range from $19 to $99. Amphitheatre is at 8808 Irvine Center Drive. Call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org for more information.

POLICE VS. SECURITY

The Costa Mesa Police Department will take on South Coast Plaza Security in the first Police vs. Security Softball Game at Carl Thornton Park in Santa Ana. The event, which includes a barbecue and opportunity drawing in addition to the nine-inning softball game, is free to the public and will raise funds for the Festival of Children Foundation. The park is located at Segerstrom Ave. and Bear St. Call Ryan Walker at (714) 327-7571 for more information. To learn more about the Festival of Children Foundation call (714) 438-3286 or visit www.festivalofchildren.org

PIONEER OPENING

Pioneer, the electronics store specializing in home entertainment products, will open its first U.S. store at South Coast Plaza this weekend. Chris Rose and John Salley, of Best Damn Sports Show Period, will be on hand from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to greet fans, and shoppers will be able to sit and watch high definition sports programming in one of eight locations set up within the store. Pioneer will also feature a slot machine made from plasma televisions, and guests will be able to try their luck at winning prizes that include Pioneer home theater systems. The Pioneer store is located on the lower level near Saks Fifth Avenue.

SUNDAY

CONCERT IN THE PARK

Get ready to hear Upstream, a Trinidad & Tobago band, at 5 p.m. as they rock Eastbluff Park. Evening will feature reggae and calypso music. Free and open to the public. Park is located at Vista del Oro at Vista del Sol in Newport Beach. For more information call Cultural Arts FAQ hotline at (949) 644-3211, ext. 2156.

BOOK SIGNING AT THE CANNERY

The Cannery Restaurant will host a book signing for Wally “Famous” Amos from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. His books Be Positive!, Watermelon Magic, and The Cookie Never Crumbles will be available for purchase at $20 each. Event is free and open to the public. Restaurant is at 3010 Lafayette Road in Newport Beach. Call (949) 673-0777 for more information.

BORICUA FEST 2006

Boricua will be a full day of entertainment at the Orange County Fairgrounds with salsa dancing and salsa music, Mexican food and clothing for sale. Events are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 presale, $25 day of event, children under 10 free. Fairgrounds are at Fair Drive and Fairview Drive in Costa Mesa. Visit www.ticketslatino.com for more information and presale tickets.

MONDAY TILL TUESDAY

AUDITIONS FOR “SLY FOX”

Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department will hold auditions for Larry’s Gelbart’s comedy “Sly Fox,” which will be the school’s first main stage production of the fall semester. Auditions start at 6:30 p.m. 10 men, 6 women, extras, a stage manager and assistant director are needed. Scripts are in the school library or can be purchased at www.samuelfrench.com. Call (714) 432-5640 ext. 5 for more information.

MONDAY TO SEPT. 1

SUMMER AQUA CAMP

Downtown Recreation Aquatics Center, 1860 Anaheim Ave., Costa Mesa. The City of Costa Mesa Recreation Division will offer a week-long aquatic experience in a camp environment for children ages 6 to 14 that promotes water safety and enjoyment. $26 for residents, $31 for non-residents. Resident registration for Aqua Camp goes from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 20. Open registration will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30. All classes are subject to a meet a minimum enrollment requirement. Only walk-in registrations are accepted.

MONDAY TO DEC. 17

OCC WEEKEND CLASSES

Orange Coast College is offering 76 different weekend courses for the coming fall semester. Courses offered in a large range of subjects; check school website for complete list. Class schedule and fall semester applications are available on campus and online at www.orangecoastcollege.edu. Call (714) 432-5072 for registration information.

LIBRARY CLASS

Orange Coast College is offering the course Introduction to Library Resources during fall semester. The self-paced course is a great way to acquaint oneself with libraries, library resources and methods for good research. OCC fees are $26 per unit. For schedule of classes and class meeting times, see www.orangecoastcollege.edu. For registration information, call (714) 432-5072.

CHILDHOOD EMERGENCY CLASS

Orange Coast College is offering a course on common childhood emergencies and is taught by a pediatric nurse. The eight-week, one-unit course presents appropriate first aid intervention for children. OCC fees are $26 per unit. For schedule of classes and class meeting times, visit www.orangecoastcollege.edu. For registration information, call (714) 432-5072.

COMPUTER INSTALLATION CLASS

Orange Coast College is offering a course on basic computer installation. The course provides an introductory overview of personal computer installation, peripheral interfacing and software installation. Students will also learn troubleshooting techniques. OCC fees are $26 per unit. For schedule of classes and class meeting times, visit www.orangecoastcollege.edu. For registration information, call (714) 432-5072.

SEPT. 1

NEWPORT BEACH TURNS 100

Come celebrate the Newport Beach centennial with Mayor Don Webb, the city council of Newport Beach and special guests as they blow out 100 candles on the city’s giant birthday cake on the front lawn of City Hall. Free and open to the public.

COLLEGE COLORS DAY

The second annual College Colors Day hopes to promote college spirit and traditions by encouraging fans, alumni and current students to wear the colors of their favorite college all day. For more information, visit www.collegecolorsday.com.

SEPT. 7

BOOK SIGNING AT BORDERS

Author Steve Bisheff will sign “Fight On! The Colorful Story of USC Football.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Signing begins at 7 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St, Costa Mesa. Call (714) 432-7854 for more information.

SUNDAYS

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. 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.