OPENINGS

Music

Orange Coast College’s Wind Ensemble (John Wayne Airport, MacArthur Boulevard and Michelson Drive, Irvine, [714] 432-5985). The 50-member ensemble, conducted by Dana Wheaton, performs Christmas favorites at the airport’s Rotated Square. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Comedy

Jake Johannsen (Irvine Improv, 71 Fortune Drive, [949] 854-5455). 8:30 p.m. $12. Also Thu., 8:30 p.m. $12; Fri., 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. $15; Sat., 7, 9 and 11 p.m. $15; Sun., 7 p.m. $12.

Evan Davis (Brea Improv, 945 E. Birch St., [714] 529-7878). 8:30 p.m. $12. Also Thu., 8:30 p.m. $12; Fri., 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. $15; Sat., 8 and 10:30 p.m. $15; Sun., 8 p.m. $12.

Bill Word’s Killer Komedy (Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, [714] 840-2129). Featuring Julie Kidd, Bill Word, Mary Rahmes, Barry Weisenberg, Justin Ezzi, Jay Hewlett and Vince Harper. 8 p.m. Free; two-drink minimum.

Events

Reading of Original Works (Orange County High School of the Arts, Symphony Hall, 1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana, [714] 560-0900). Students in the creative writing department present their original poems and stories. 7 p.m. $5.

Lectures

“The Realities of Bioterrorism” (San Clemente Hospital & Medical Center, 654 Camino de los Mares, [949] 489-4550). Steve Cullen, assistant clinical professor at UCI Medical Center, discusses biological warfare. Noon. Free.