Thursday’s Calendar

TODAY

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Join the Corona del Mar Chamber of commerce for the January Government Affairs Committee, featuring speaker Barbara Lichman, representative of the Airport Working Group, who will talk about the latest status of the Airport Extension Agreement Regarding Newport Beach. The meeting is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at 2855 East Coast Highway, Suite 101, Corona del Mar. For more information, visit https://www.cdmchamber.com.

Chris Garcia

GIANT Club presents renowned deejay Chris Garcia at the Sutra Bar, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. The show is 21 and older only and starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.sutraoc.com.

Chief Nowhere

Chief Nowhere performs a free show at La Cave, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. The 21 and older show starts at 10 p.m.

TILL JAN. 30

‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

The Obie Award-winning play “Circle Mirror Transformation” comes to South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa. For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://www.scr.org.

FRIDAY

Railroad To Alaska

Indie rock band Railroad To Alaska performs a free show at La Cave, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Semi Sweet and The Vaspertines also perform. The 21 and older show starts at 10 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.myspace.com/lacave.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Tango Buenos Aires

Tango Buenos Aires, which bills itself as the world’s most acclaimed and authentic tango company, performs at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Segerstrom Hall. Tickets start at $16. For showtimes and more information, visit https://www.scfta.org.

SATURDAY

Lemon Drop Dance Club

Newport Beach-based Lemon Drop Club, which hosts singles parties in Orange County geared for adults around the age of 40 and older, will have its next singles party from 7 to midnight at the Costa Mesa Marriott, 500 Anton Blvd. A free Italian buffet will be served from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and a free dance lesson will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and parking is free. No membership is required. For more information, call (949) 378-6600 or visit https://www.lemondropclub.com.

FYOBB

Forty Year Old Boy Band, featuring Darren McNamee, performs a rare show at La Cave, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. The 21 and older show starts at 10 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.myspace.com/lacave.

Opening Night Art Reception

A two-part art exhibit titled “PSYCH OPTIC BLACK LIGHT FUZZ” opens at 6 p.m. at The Hurley Gallery Space, at Hurley Headquarters, 1945 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, visit https://www.hurley.com.

Lo Bosworth

A book signing with reality TV star Lo Bosworth will be at 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble at Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. The signing is for her new book “The Lo Down.” For more information, call (949) 718-0109.

SATURDAY TILL MARCH 4

Ghost

The Box Gallery, 765 St. Clair, Costa Mesa, along with Ashes In Orange Peels Fine Art, present the Ghost exhibit, featuring the worlds of artists Aya Kakeda, Ellen Rogers, Joy Shannon, Kathleen Masselink, Michelle Wiener and Sarah Keliher Walsh. The opening reception is from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit https://www.boxboxbox.com.

SUNDAY

John Doe

John Doe, of the legendary punk band X, performs at the Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. The 21-and-older show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15. For more information, visit https://www.detroitbar.com.

MONDAY

January Residency

Indie rock bands Pacific Hurt and Foster The People perform Mondays in January at Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. The free show starts at 9 p.m. and is 21 and older only. For more information, visit https://www.detroitbar.com.

TUESDAY

Echo Echo

Local indie rock band Echo Echo performs Tuesdays in January at La Cave, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. The free show starts at 10 p.m. and is 21 and older only. For more information, visit https://www.myspace.com/lacave.

What’s Cooking At Library

The Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., kicks off its second season of What’s Cooking at the Library at 7 p.m. The featured chef is Dennis Brask from Five Crowns Restaurant and the SideDoor. Tickets are $20. For more information, call (949) 717-3800, ext. 2, or visit https://www.newportbeachlibrary.org.