Thursday’s Calendar
THURSDAY
Cooking Classes
Orange Coast College is having a crepe, seafood and vegetarian dinner cooking class with Kim Allen. The classes meet from 6 to 9 p.m. in Journalism 105 at the campus, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Each class is $30, plus a $10-$15 materials fee. Register at orangecoastcollege.
augusoft.net or by calling (714) 432-5154.
The Living Room
The Living Room, featuring DJ Scotty Coats performs at 9:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-4444.
Classic Rock
Classic rock bands Kansas and Blue Oyster Cult perform at the Pacific Amphitheatre, as part of the O.C. Fair. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.pacamp.com.
Corona del Mar Residents Assn.
The Corona del Mar Residents Assn. Board of Directors meets at 7:30 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Newport Beach Country Club. Corona del Mar residents are encouraged to attend. The guest speaker at this month’s meeting is Kimberly Brandt, Newport Beach Community Development director. For more information on guest speakers, visit https://www.cdmra.org or call (949) 719-9390.
TILL FRIDAY
‘Speak for the Trees’
Orange Coast College hosts an exhibit exploring man’s relationship with trees in the Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Thirty-eight artists are featured through various artistic mediums. Admission is free and hours vary. Call (714) 432-5102 for more information.
TILL AUG. 25
Summer Yoga Series
lululemon athletica at Fashion Island hosts Vino & Vinyasa, a summer yoga series. The classes are from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, call (949) 644-9642.
FRIDAY
‘90s Hip-Hop
DJ Ron Sleezy and Robby Soul perform at 9:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-4444.
The Four Freshmen
The Balboa Bay Club & Resort presents a performance by The Four Freshmen, a male vocal quartet, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and do not include the optional dinner beforehand, which begins at 5:30 p.m. To make reservations and get tickets, call (949) 630-4210.
Health Fair
The Newport Bay Surgery Center is hosting a free open house and health fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 3333 W. Coast Hwy., Suite 100, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 645-6272 or visit https://www.newportbaysc.com.
Newcomers Club
The Newcomers Club of Newport Beach meets at 11:45 a.m. in the First Cabin at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. New residents of Newport within the last five years are encouraged to attend. For more information or to RSVP, call Jean Blankenship at (949) 720-3827.
The Simpkin Project
Huntington Beach-based The Simpkin Project, a seven-member reggae band, is having a release party for its new album, “Everything You Want,” at 8 p.m. at Tiki Bar, 1700 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Cover is $15 and includes the new album. For more information, visit https://www.tikibaroc.com or https://www.simpkinproject.com.
SATURDAY
DJ Josh One
DJ Josh One performs at 9:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-4444.
Instigator
The Orange County rock and blues band Instigator performs at the O.C. Fair in Costa Mesa on the Meadows Stage at 12:30 p.m. The band features drummer Al Bonowitz, a Newport Beach resident.
Flea Market
A flea market at the Pelican Courtyard, 124 Tustin Ave., Newport Beach, is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.thepelican
courtyard.com. This event happens the second Saturday of each month.
Farmer’s Fare
The Piecemakers Country Store is having its first Farmer’s Fare from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its store, 1720 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa. The event features food trucks, vendors, farmers, a pie-baking contest, activities and more. Admission and parking are free. Visit https://www.piecemakers.com or call (714) 641-3112 for more information.
Reggae
Steel Pulse and The Wailers perform at the Pacific Amphitheatre, as part of the O.C. Fair. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.pacamp.com.
Lemon Drop Dance Club
Newport Beach-based Lemon Drop Club, which hosts singles parties in Orange County geared for adults around the age of 40 and older, will have its next singles party from 7 to midnight at the Wyndham Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa. A free dance lesson will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and parking is free. No membership is required. For more information, call (949) 378-6600 or visit https://www.lemondropclub.com.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
‘Into the Woods’
South Coast Repertory’s Summer Players present Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Showtimes are at 1 and 5 p.m. and tickets are $12. For more information, call (714) 708-5555 or visit https://www.scr.org.