Wednesday’s Calendar
WEDNESDAY
House and Soul Music
DJ Thrifty Lips and Danger House perform at 9:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach.
TILL SUNDAY
‘Pride and Prejudice’
South Coast Repertory presents Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” adapted for the stage by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan. The shows will be at the Segerstrom Stage. For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://www.scr.org.
TILL MONDAY
‘A Year of Dreaming
Dangerously’
Orange Coast College is hosting “Alex’s Adventures in the Five Rivers” or “A Year of Dreaming Dangerously,” a new exhibit of work by Arthur Taussig, a former OCC film and photography professor. The exhibit is on the second floor of the Art Center, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The works are inspired by Dante’s “Divine Comedy.” The exhibit has various operating hours and admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.orangecoastcollege.edu.
TILL OCT. 16
‘Shrek the Musical’
“Shrek the Musical” is at Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Segerstrom Hall. For tickets and more information, call (714) 556-2787 or go to https://www.scfta.org.
‘How the World Began’
“How the World Began,” a new play written by Catherine Trieschmann and directed by Daniella Topol, is at the Julianne Argyros Stage at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Shows are at 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets, call (714) 708-5555 or go to https://www.scr.org.
TILL OCT. 18
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver support group meetings will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Journey Coaching and Counseling Services, 18023 Sky Park Circle, Suite G, Irvine. Each session costs $30, but participants pay $150 for six sessions if paid in full by first session. Call Marnee Reiley at (949) 222-6681, or email YourOCTherapist@gmail.com to sign up. Group will be limited to eight people.
TILL OCT. 28
Hommage to The Dude
“Joe Forkan — The Lebowski Cycle,” a painting exhibit, is at Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The exhibit blends masterpieces of Western art with images from the 1998 film “The Big Lebowski.” Pavilion is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
THURSDAY
Off-Stage Show
The cast of “Shrek the Musical” performs at 4 p.m. in the Carousel Court at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St. The show will be free and open to the public.
‘The Living Room’
DJ Sergio Vasquez, Rolland Colon and other guest deejays perform at 9:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach.
Rachel Roy
Designer Rachel Roy presents her fall collection at Fashion Island’s Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale’s courtyard. The event is at 1 p.m. and is part of Style Week Orange County.
FRIDAY
Ironman
Triathlete Andy Holder is scheduled to take part in a “Wellness” event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Via Lido Drugs, 3445 Via Lido, Newport Beach.
Erica Hosseini
Professional surfer and model Erica Hosseini will appear for an in-shop signing event at the Flip Flop Shops at the Irvine Spectrum. The event is at 8 p.m. at Suite 209, 83 Fortune Drive, Irvine.
Kelly Fitzgerald
Kelly Fitzgerald performs from 9 p.m. to midnight in the Dublin Pub at Muldoon’s, 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The show is free.
FRIDAY TILL OCT. 16
25th Anniversary
South Coast Plaza opens an exhibit highlighting the 25th anniversary of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The exhibit, consisting of 18 color panels, will be held in Jewel Court at the shopping center, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.
SATURDAY
Big Garage Sale
The 28th annual Mesa Verde Community Garage Sale is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Costa Mesa. For information, go to https://www.MesaVerdeGarageSale.com.
Boys Town
A 20th anniversary gala celebration of the nonprofit Boys Town California is at 6:30 p.m. at the Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For tickets and information, go to https://www.boystown.org.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
‘Muckheap’
Polyglot Theatre’s Muckheap brings family entertainment to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Samueli Theater. Shows are at 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $20. For more information, visit https://www.scfta.org.