Calendar for April 13

WEDNESDAY

Novel writing workshop

Learn how to write, sell and market a mainstream novel from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Orange County Great, Park, 6950 Marine Way, Irvine. Admission is $59. For more information, call 9866) 829-3829 or visit cityofirvine.org.

Dean Delray

Comedian Dean Delray will perform at 8 p.m. at Irvine Improv, Irvine Spectrum Center, 527 Fortune Drive. Tickets are $12. For more information, call (949) 854-5455 or visit irvine.improv.com.

TILL SUNDAY

Shen Yun

Classical Chinese dance and music company Shen Yun will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday at Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets start at $60. For more information, call (714) 556-2787 or visit scfta.org.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Martin Short

Comedian and Tony Award-winning actor Martin Short joins the Pacific Symphony for a performance at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The shows are at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $35. For more information, visit pacificsymphony.org.