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Kids

* “Underground Cities,” a program for ages 4 to 6 exploring the world of moles, ants, gophers and other ground-dwelling creatures, is at the Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, Anaheim. 1 p.m. $3. (714) 998-8380.

Music

* The Cal State Fullerton Diverse Instrument Ensemble plays in the campus’ Thorsen Hall, 800 N. State College Blvd. 8 tonight. Free. (714) 278-3371.

Jazz/Blues

* Black Cat Mojo plays at the Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 7:30 tonight. Free. (949) 858-7675.

* The Matt Johnson Trio, with Luther Hughes and Larry Koonse, plays at Restaurant Kikuya, 8052 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach. 7:30 tonight. $10 minimum. (714) 536-6665.

* The Tom Hynes Trio plays at Steamers Cafe, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. 8 tonight. Two-item minimum. (714) 871-8800.

The T.J. Parker Blues Band plays at the Neon Cactus, 1150 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. 9 tonight. Free. (714) 778-6600.

Pop/Rock

* Toby Keith concludes two nights at the Crazy Horse Steak House, 1580 Brookhollow Drive, Santa Ana. 7:30 and 10:15. $48-$54. (714) 549-1512.

* Maria McKee sings at the Galaxy Concert Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. 8 tonight. $15-$17. (714) 957-0600.

* The Fenians play at Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach. 9 tonight. Free. (714) 968-4523.

* Starvations, Lava Diva and Rubber Ducky play at Linda’s Doll Hut, 107 S. Adams St., Anaheim. 9 tonight. $3. (714) 533-1286.

Comedy

* Jeremy Hotz opens at the Improv, 4255 Campus Drive, Irvine. 8:30 tonight. $10-$12. Through Sunday. (949) 854-5455.

* Heath Hyche and Gary Brightwell open at the Brea Improv, 945 E. Birch St. 8:30 tonight. $10-$12. Through Sunday. (714) 529-7878.

Stage

* A preview of “Home for the Holidays,” Laurel Kelsh Jones’ collection of holiday songs and stories, takes place at the Vanguard Theatre Ensemble’s site, 699 A S. State College Blvd., Fullerton. 8 tonight. $5, includes dessert. Opens Thursday and continues through Dec. 13. (714) 526-8007.

* Keith Reddin’s political drama “But Not for Me” continues through Sunday at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 8 tonight. $28-$43. (714) 708-5555.

Art

* “Treasures From the Royal Tombs of Ur” continues through Jan. 3 at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today. $2-$6. (714) 567-3600.

* “Birds in Form and Image: Objects of Desire,” avian art by Bob Alderette, Lynn Aldrich, Jean Clad, Peter Knapp and eight others, continues through Dec. 18 at the Golden West College Fine Arts Gallery, 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today. Free. (714) 895-8356.

Upcoming

* The Jitters and Red & the Red Hots play at Boogie for Boxers, a swing dance and fashion show to help provide underwear to the homeless, Friday at Chapman University’s Argyros Forum, 333 N. Glassell St., Orange. 8 p.m. Admission is one unopened package of underwear, or $7. (714) 628-7280.

--Compiled by Kenneth Williams