Thursday’s Calendar
TODAY
Rubén Albarrán
Rubén Albarrán, vocalist for Café Tacuba, performs a solo set at the Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $20 and the show is 21 and older only. For more information, visit https://www.detroitbar.com.
Ladies’ Holiday Boutique
The American Legion in Newport Beach, 215 E. 15th St., hosts a Ladies’ Holiday Boutique, featuring more than 30 vendors, food and raffle prizes. There is a $5 entrance fee and all proceeds go to benefit the American Legion.
TILL NOV. 21
‘Becky Shaw’
South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, presents Gina Gionfriddo’s comedy “Becky Shaw” at the Segerstrom Stage. For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://www.scr.org.
TILL JAN. 2
‘Peter Pan’
J.M. Barrie’s classic tale “Peter Pan’ flies into the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, offering viewers a unique 360-degree experience. Tickets start at $40. For showtimes and more information, visit https://www.ocpac.org.
FRIDAY
Singles’ Shabbat
A singles’ pot luck dinner to celebrate Shabbat will be held at 6 p.m. at Temple Isaiah, 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Participants are asked to bring either a vegetarian or dairy dish. Contact Felicia Wiseman at (949) 760-0660 about what to bring. Shabbat services with the congregation, featuring guest speaker Frances Akhavai of the Leadership Alliance, will follow at 8 p.m.
Family Shabbat Service
Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, holds a Family Shabbat Service at 6 p.m., followed by a Family Shabbat Dinner and Oneg Shabbat. The service will be led by Rabbi Mark S. Miller, Rabbi Gersh Zylberman and Cantor Jonathan Grant and will feature the “Glee-Kim” of 3rd through 7th Grade students. Guests are invited. For information, call (949) 644-1999 or visit ww.tby.org.
FRIDAY TILL NOV. 21
‘Sideways Stories From Wayside School’
“Sideways Stories from Wayside School,” adapted by John Olive from Louis Sachar’s popular Wayside School book series, comes to South Coast Repertory. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.scr.org, by phone at (714) 708-5555 or by visiting the box office at 655 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. Ticket prices range from $18 to $30.
SATURDAY
Artists Reception
The Surfing Heritage Museum at South Coast Plaza presents The Big Group Show, featuring the work of more than a dozen artists, including Rick Reitveld, John Culqui and Drew Brophy. The opening night reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. Beer and wines from Longboard Vineyards will be served to guests 21 and older.
SUNDAY
Idina Menzel
Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel performs with a full orchestra for one night only at Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Segerstrom Hall. Tickets start at $55 and the show is 3 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.ocpac.org.
OCC Wind Ensemble
The Orange Coast College Wind Ensembl7e performs its first concert of the year at 3 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. The performance will include composer John Williams’ “Star Wars Trilogy” and “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” and “Glenn Miller in Concert” arranged by Paul Murtha. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For more information, call (714) 432-5880, ext. 1 or visit https://www.occtickets.com.
TUESDAY
Michael Chiarello Holiday Tips
Emmy-award winning chef and restaurateur Michael Chiarello talks about entertaining traditions at NapaStyle at South Coast Plaza. The complimentary event is from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (714) 825-0445.
WEDNESDAY
Love And Other Appetites
Poets Lee Mallory and Danielle Mitchell perform at 8 p.m. at Alta Coffee House, 506 31st. St., Newport Beach. The event is free and features a musical performance by Marisa Predisik. For more information, call (949) 675-0233.