Fantastic Five

A listing of special events to entertain you through the weekend and

beyond.

TODAY

Listen to smooth jazz. Kevin Mahogany, whose recent release “My

Romance” features the work of Bob James, will perform at the Orange

County Performing Arts Center’s Jazz Club series at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $46 and $39. (714)

740-7878.

SUNDAY

See a magical posada. South Coast Repertory’s Second Stage will

perform “La Posada Magica” through Sunday at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. Performances will be held at 3 and 8 p.m. today, and 12:30 and 4:30

p.m. Sunday. $14-$34. (714) 708-5555.

MONDAY

Watch the Sugarplum Fairy dance. Ballet Pacifica’s run of “The

Nutcracker” will be staged through Monday at the Irvine Barclay Theatre,

4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Show times are 7:30 and 2:30 p.m. today

through Sunday, with a 2:30 p.m. show Monday. $21-$25. (949) 854-4646.

TUESDAY

Have a merry Christmas. Performing and visual arts centers around town

are taking the day off to celebrate. Spend the day singing carols,

exchanging gifts and indulging in charity.

WEDNESDAY

Provoke your mind. The Orange County Museum of Art will present an F.

Scott Hess series of 24 metaphorical paintings titled “The Hours of the

Day” through Jan. 6 at the museum, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 for adults,

$4 for seniors and students, and free for members and children younger

than 16. (949) 759-1122.