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Art

* “Great American Quilts: A Look at Patriotism and Friendship in Needlework” opens at the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today. $2-$5.95. Through July 5. (714) 993-5075.

Music

* The Pacific Symphony presents “I Dream of Genie,” children’s programs at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. today. $10-$12. (7140 755-5799.

Pop/Rock

* Slash’s Snakepit, Liquid Circus, Ten-Mile Tongue and the Hiders play at the Galaxy Concert Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. 8 tonight. $8-$10. (714) 957-0600.

* Burt Bacharach concludes two nights with the Pacific Symphony Pops at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 8 tonight. $14-$52. (714) 755-5799.

Jazz/Blues

* The James Harman Band, Blue Zebra and Mojo Hand play at Hogue Barmichael’s, 3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. 8 tonight. $10-$12. (949) 261-6270.

Country/Folk

* Guitarist Steve Kaufman plays at Shade Tree Stringed Instruments, 28062 Forbes Road, Laguna Niguel. 7:30 tonight. $15. (949) 364-5270.

Stage

* “Country,” a country music revue by Pete Wilke, is being staged at the Crazy Horse Steak House, 1580 Brookhollow Drive, Santa Ana. 4 p.m. today. $22.50-$30. (714) 549-1512.

Events

* A Valentine’s Day Romance Tour exploring the mating behaviors of animals takes place at the Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave. 8:30 a.m. today. $25. Also Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (714) 953-8555.

* Black Family Day, with live music and other performances, speakers, vendors and food, takes place along the Student Center/Ring Road on the UC Irvine Campus. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (949) 824-2226.

* Mission San Juan Capistrano’s annual Lincoln Celebration marks Abraham Lincoln’s deeding of the mission back to the people in 1865. Displays of historic documents, memorabilia, actors in period costumes and historical reenactments. 31522 Camino Capistrano. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-$5. (949) 248-2048.

* A Gospel Festival with performances by local choirs and Christian musical groups runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Argyros Forum, and a step show and competition featuring performances by African American fraternity and sorority members, is at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall, at Chapman University, 333 N. Glassell St., Orange. Both are part of the school’s observance of Black History Month. Free. (714) 997-6607.

* An Asian Celebration begins at the Westminster Mall, Goldenwest Street and Bolsa Avenue, with a traditional dragon dance, performances by the Hawaiian Polynesian Dancers, martial-arts demonstrations and traditional folk and contemporary music. 12:30 p.m. Through Feb. 21. (714) 898-2559.

--Compiled by Ken Williams