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Computer Friends of Oasis

The Oasis Senior Center’s Computer Friends, a club that helps seniors learn computer basics, meets at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. The fee is $2. For more information, call (949) 646-9169.

Artist Workshops

Pierside Gallery, 327 Marine Ave., Newport Beach, offers Artist Workshops for adults and young students on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The two-hour sessions are taught by Disney artist Margie Tabor Zuliani and are $45 each. For more information, call (949) 675-5225.

Free Tour Of OCPAC

The Orange County Performing Arts Center’s docents will lead free public tours of the center’s concert halls, including Segerstrom Hall, the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and Samueli Theater. The behind-the-scenes tours are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more information, call (714) 556-2122, ext. 4246.

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Chamber Lunch

A group of Costa Mesa Chamber members meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive, to exchange leads. Visitors are welcome. Cost is $17; no reservation is necessary. For more information, call (714) 885-9093 or visit costamesachamber.com.

Emotional Control Meeting

Recovery International, which provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits to gain personal control over distressing emotions like anxiety, depression and anger, holds weekly meetings at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Joachim Church Annex, 1943 Orange Ave., Classroom C, Costa Mesa. The meetings are free, but contributions are welcomed to offset costs. For more information, call (949) 548-9669 or visit recovery-inc.org.

TILL SUNDAY

Young Frankenstein

The new Mel Brooks musical “Young Frankenstein” comes to the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive. Tickets to see Young Frankenstein start at $15 and are available at https://www.ocpac.org or by calling (714) 556-2787.

TILL OCT. 3

‘Alice’

The Vanguard University Department of Theatre Arts presents a musical rendition of Lewis Caroll’s classic storybook characters from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass.” Tickets start at $14 and can be purchased by calling Vanguard University Theatre Department box office at (714) 668-6145.

THURSDAY

Resource Showcase

The O.C. Substance Abuse Prevention Network is hosting its 21st annual Showcase of Community Resources from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Community Center. The cost is $7 in advance or $15 at the door and features more than 55 agencies serving youth and families in the county. For more information, call (714) 327-1062 or e-mail lkearns@ocde.us.

Karen Casey

Author Karen Casey will sign books and speak from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Latest Thing : 12 Step Bookstore & Gift Shop, 1576 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Casey has written 22 books and her first book, “Beginning,” has sold more than 3 million copies. For more information, call (949) 574-8900.

Worship Service

Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach will hold a Sukkot Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. in the Morgan Chapel, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, followed by an Oneg in the Sukkah. Guests are welcome. For more information, call (949) 644-1999.

THURSDAY TILL SATURDAY

Jon Kimura Parker

Pacific Symphony’s 2010-2011 classical season opens at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, featuring one of the most exquisite piano concertos of all — “Tchaikovsky’s First” — performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker. The concert starts at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, call (714) 755-5799 or visit https://www.pacificsymphony.org.

THURSDAY TILL SUNDAY

Lido Yacht Expo

The 32nd annual Lido Yacht Expo returns to Lido Marina, showcasing luxurious yachts and new 2011 models, including powerboats and sailboats from U.S. and international builders. Admission is $12 for adults; free for children 12 and younger accompanied by a paid adult. Free parking and continuous shuttle service to the show will be available weekdays at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Drive, and on the weekend at Hoag Health Center, 500 Superior Ave. For show hours and more information, visit https://www.lidoyachtexpo.com or call (949) 757-5959.

FRIDAY

Lloyd Banks

G-Unit member Lloyd Banks performs a special set at Sutra Bar, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. The night also features resident DJ Morse Code. The show starts at 9 p.m. and is 21 and older only. For more information, visit https://www.sutraoc.com.

Shabbat Service

Temple Bat Yahm will hold a Sukkot Shabbat Service at 6 p.m. at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, followed by dinner in the Sukkah and an Oneg Shabbat. The Service will be led by Rabbi Mark S. Miller, Rabbi Gersh Zylberman and Cantor Jonathan Grant. Guests are invited. For information, call (949) 644-1999 or visit https://www.tby.org.

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