Friday’s Calendar
FRIDAY
Shabbat Service
Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, holds its Friday night Shabbat Service at 6 p.m. in the Morgan Chapel. The service will be led by Rabbi Mark S. Miller, Rabbi Gersh Zylberman and Cantor Grant and will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat. Guests are welcome. For more information, call (949) 644-1999 or visit https://www.tby.org.
Artist’s Reception
Turley-Emett Studio, 417 30th St., Newport Beach, hosts an opening reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event features the Asian-influence artwork of Tom Grogg, a longtime Newport Beach-based artist. There will also be a reception from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (949) 723-1513.
Flashback Heart Attack
Flashback Heart Attack, an 1980s KROQ cover band, will perform at 9 p.m. at the Harp Inn, 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. The show is 21 and older only and tickets are $5. For more information, visit https://www.harpinn.com.
Phil Shane
Singer Phil Shane will perform cover songs from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and others at La Cave Restaurant, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. The free show is 21 and over only. For more information, visit https://www.lacaverestaurant.com.
FRIDAY TILL AUG. 28
Art-A-Fair
Local, national and international artists will exhibit their work at the Art-A-Fair, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. The event is in its 45th season and an adult season pass is $7. For more information, visit https://www.art-a-fair.com or call (949) 494-4514.
TILL SUNDAY
‘Mamma Mia!’
The hit musical “Mamma Mia!,” based on songs by ABBA, returns to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The shows are at Segerstrom Hall and tickets start at $23.75. For more information, call (714) 556-2787 or visit https://www.scfta.org.
SATURDAY
United Nations Assn.
The Orange County chapter of the United Nations Assn. hosts guest speaker professor Jim Stanbery of Harbor College at the Irvine Heritage Library, 14361 Yale Ave., Irvine. His presentation is titled “Why the U.N. is Important Now More than Ever” and starts at 11 a.m., with refreshments at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call (949) 733-3439.
AAUW Luncheon
The American Assn. of University Women’s Newport-Mesa-Irvine branch is having its annual installation luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the North Bluff Club House, 2490 Vista del Oro, Newport Beach. Donna Lilly will be talking about an initiative to promote equal pay for girls and women. The lunch is $15. For more information, e-mail slkoch@ix.netcom.com or call (949) 717-7745.
Summer Reading Program
The Newport Beach Public Library begins the summer reading program at all its branches. The day includes face painting for children, drawings, registration for the programs and more information on the summer series. The program runs through Aug. 12. For more information about the kickoff day, call (949) 717-3800 ext. 2 or visit https://www.newportbeachlibrary.org.
Torah Study
Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, hosts its weekly Torah Study from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by the Saturday Shabbat Service at 10:40 a.m. Guests are welcome and childcare is available. For more information, call (949) 644-1999 or visit https://www.tby.org.
Understanding Grandparent Rights
Advocates for Grandparent-Grandchild Connection presents the Understanding Grandparent Rights event, which is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Oasis Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar. Guest speakers include Marian Bergeson, Lillian Carson, Sheryl Edgar, Jeff Stivers and Scott Paulsen. Tickets are $25 and the event includes desserts and coffee from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a silent auction and more. For more information, call (949) 640-0399 or visit https://www.grandparentchildconnect.org.
SUNDAY
Concerts in the Park
The Showcase Singers perform at 6 p.m. at Grant Howald Park, 3000 Fifth Ave., Corona del Mar. The free performance is part of Concerts in the Park, presented by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission. For more information, call (949) 717-3870.
Church Car Wash
A car wash to help a church youth group’s mission to aid a Shoshone reservation in Idaho starts at 11 a.m. at the Mesa Verde United Methodist church, 1701 Baker St., Costa Mesa. The church is asking for $5 donations or $7 to clean larger vehicles. There will also be a drawing. For more information, call (714) 979-8234.