Thursday’s Calendar
TODAY
‘Play The Game’
The Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 W. 19th St., presents a screening of the comedy film “Play The Game” at 1 p.m. The movie stars Andy Griffith, Paul Campbell, Doris Roberts and Marla Sokoloff. Entrance is free and popcorn and drinks are $2. The minimum age for admission is 50. For more information, call (949) 645-2356.
Street Fair And Concert
The Marine Avenue Business Improvement District is hosting a free concert by the Surfaris and a street fair from 5 to 7 p.m. The entire 200 block of Marine Avenue will be blocked off for pedestrians to walk in the street, enjoy specials from the Balboa Island merchants and listen to music. Special prizes will be awarded to those that dress in costume.
Prayer And Politics
A discussion on prayer and its role in supporting the upcoming local, state and national elections will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Christian Science Church, 3303 Via Lido, Newport Beach. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact (949) 673-1340 or firstch@mac.com.
Free Wine Tasting
Winemaker Oded Shakked brings Longboard Vineyards to NapaStyle for a complimentary sampling of three vintages from 2 to 5 p.m. at NapaStyle, South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 825-0445.
TILL SUNDAY
Oktoberfest Menu
The First Cabin Restaurant at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort presents its annual authentic Oktoberfest menu for lunch and dinner. Appetizers are also available in the Duke’s Place Lounge in the late afternoon and evening. For more information, call (949) 630-4145.
Drink Pink For The Cause
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Fashion Island is offering 100% of the proceeds from the sale of its Stoli Bombshell cocktail to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. The drink, which is sugar free and 99 calories, is $6 from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly. For more information, visit https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com.
Pink Frozen Yogurt
If you mention the words “pink ribbon” when ordering at Icicles Frozen Yogurt, 2545 Eastbluff Drive at Vista del Oro, 20% of your sale will be donated to the Orange County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Icicles is a self-serve frozen yogurt shop using the highest quality ingredients with a variety of flavors that rotate weekly. Icicles is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
FRIDAY
Temple Bat Yahm
Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, holds a Friday night Shabbat Service at 6 p.m., followed by an Oneg Shabbat. The service will be led by Rabbi Mark S. Miller, Rabbi Gersh Zylberman and Cantor Jonathan Grant. Guests are invited. For information, call (949) 644-1999 or visit https://www.tby.org.
Trunk-Or-Treat
Sonora Elementary School will be holding its second annual Trunk-or-Treat event at 966 Sonora Road, Costa Mesa. Bring your little children to this fun-filled, spooky event to celebrate Halloween in a safe environment with Sonora friends and families. The festivities begin with dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.sonora.nmusd.us.
Phil Shane
Singer Phil Shane will perform cover songs from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and others at La Cave Restaurant, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. The free show is 21 and over only. For more information, visit https://www.lacaverestaurant.com.
FRIDAY TILL SUNDAY
The Woodworking And D.I.Y. Show
The O.C. Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa hosts the Woodworking and D.I.Y. Show, offering woodworkers, hobbyists and Do-It-Yourselfers a chance to try out the latest tools of the trade at the nation’s largest woodworking event. Show admission is $10 for adults and free for children 15 and younger. The show is from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (800) 826-8257 or visit https://www.thewoodworkingshows.com.
SATURDAY
Lemondrop Dance Club
Newport Beach-based Lemon Drop Club, which hosts singles parties in Orange County geared for adults around the age of 40 and up, will have its Halloween Dance from 7 to midnight at the O.C. Airport Hilton, 18800 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. A free Italian buffet will be served from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and a free dance lesson will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and parking is free. The Vertikals will perform live on stage. No membership is required. For more information, call (949) 378-6600 or visit https://www.lemondropclub.com.
Dog Costume Contest
Three Dog Bakery, 924 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, hosts its annual Howl-O-Week Party & Doggie Costume Contest from noon until 3 p.m. Bring your dog in a costume and enjoy photo opportunities, treats, giveaways and more. The Doggie Costume Contest is at 1 p.m. A portion of photo sales benefit local animal rescue groups. For more information, call (949) 760-3647.
Charity Car Wash
The 1st Battalion, 5th Marines will hold a fundraiser car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive. Suggested donation is $20 and goes to support the 1/5 Marines and their families.