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FULLERTON

3:30pm

Music

When the Bachmann-Klibonoff-Fridman Trio made its Los Angeles debut in 1996, a Times critic said they made “a stunning, even merciless, display of ensemble and individual virtuosity.” This time around, violinist Maria Bachmann, pianist Jon Klibonoff and cellist Semyon Fridman will play Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio, Paul Schoenfield’s “Cafe Music” and Brahms’ Piano Trio in C minor, Opus 101. Their program closes the 42nd year of free concerts sponsored by the Fullerton Friends of Music.

* Bachmann-Klibonoff-Fridman Trio, Performing Arts Center, Sunny Hills High School, 1801 Warburton Way, Fullerton. 3:30 p.m. Free. (714) 529-7758.

IRVINE

1pm, 4pm

Gospel brunch

Music, humor and food take center stage during a special Mother’s Day lineup at the Crazy Horse Steak House at the Irvine Spectrum. A gospel/comedy brunch (1 p.m.) and dinner (4 p.m.) will be followed by 90-minute live performances, featuring a dance trio with Jamie Phillips, Marcus Lovingood and Christina Phillips. Pianist and vocalist Dave Pettway, comedian and poet Richard O. Jones will also perform. Headlining the shows will be the Biola University Gospel Choir directed by Marvina M. Levy.

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* Mother’s Day Gospel Brunch and Dinner, Crazy Horse Steak House, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine. Brunch, 1 p.m.; Dinner, 4 p.m.; Brunch show, 2 p.m.; dinner show, 5 p.m. $10 to $30. (949) 459-6235.

ANAHEIM

8 pm

Pop Music

Two generations of Mexican romantic pop join forces at the Arrowhead Pond, where Juan Gabriel shares the bill with young heartthrob Christian Castro.

* Juan Gabriel and Christian Castro, Arrowhead Pond, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 8 p.m. $45 to $75. (714) 704-2500.

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