The week ahead in Orange County

Today

Music Awards: The 4th annual Orange County Music Awards will celebrate the area’s musical diversity. Awards will be given in more than 30 categories and performances by some of last year’s winners are scheduled. Tickets, $22.50. A portion of the proceeds will benefit “Right to Rock” for school music programs. 8 to 11 p.m. The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave. (714) 712-2700.

Showers of Flowers: The UC Irvine Arboretum will offer a wide selection of unusual plants at its annual “April Showers of Flowers” sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. UCI Arboretum is just south of the corner of Campus Drive and Jamboree Road on the UCI North Campus. (949) 824-5833.

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Sunday

Motorcycle Benefit: A motorcycle ride benefiting the Casa Youth Shelter of Los Alamitos will begin at 9 a.m. at 2067 S. Loara St. in Anaheim. The riders will travel Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Canyon, Santiago Canyon and end at Loffler’s Sports Bar in Anaheim. Breakfast, lunch and a photo will be provided to riders. $20 donation. (949) 246-5424.

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Monday

Documentary: The Orange County Coastkeeper, an environmental organization, will showcase the award-winning documentary, “California Sea Lions -- An Unforgettable Encounter.” RSVP is mandatory. 7 p.m. Adults $20; students $10. 101 N. Bayside Dr., Newport Beach. Information: (714) 401-8610. RSVP: (949) 723-5424 ext. 306

Thursday

Farmers Market: The Fullerton Market will return to downtown Fullerton, offering farm-fresh produce, arts and crafts, handmade goods, entertainment, food and activities. 4 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue in Fullerton. (714) 738-5332 or (714) 738-6545.

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Friday

Film Festival: Saddleback College in Mission Viejo will present its annual film festival at 7 p.m. at the Pageant of the Masters forum theater, 650 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. Tickets are $5 and available at the Saddleback College library or by calling Charles Myers at (949) 582-4209.

April 9

Fundraising Gala: The nonprofit Anaheim Canyon Acres Children and Family Services will hold its 25th annual Blue Ribbon Gala to celebrate a quarter century of serving children and families. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. $150 per person. (714) 998-3272

Open House: The Orange Coast College Marine Science Department will showcase its cold- and warm-water aquariums. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. OCC Marine Science Lab, 2701 Fairview Rd. Costa Mesa. (714) 432-5602.

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Source: The Orange County calendar is compiled by Philip Le and Jessica Zuchero. Submit items two weeks in advance to ocdesk@latimes.com or by fax to (714) 966-7711.

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