PLANNING AHEAD

LOVE TYPES

Author Alexander Avila discusses romantic styles and how to find a soul mate, at 2 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble, Newport Beach. (949) 759-0982.

TRAVELS

Sheila Brazier talks about her travels at 3:30 p.m. today at the Thoreau Society meeting, Irvine Water District Building. Free. (949) 581-4702.

ART

Works by emerging artists, including Jeremy Kidd, are shown through May 9 at the O.C. Museum of Art, Newport Beach. $4-$5. (949) 759-1122.

TOUR

A bus tour of L.A.’s historic Jewish sites, which is sponsored by the University of Judaism, runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today. $30. (818) 994-0213.

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Health-related events and support groups are listed in Monday’s Health section. Lectures, social events and volunteer opportunities appear in this section on Tuesday. Books and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.