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MAY 21 -- 22

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL

Twelve one-act plays, many of them original, will be performed

during Orange Coast College’s annual spring one-act play festival,

which will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at 2 p.m.

and 7 p.m. Sunday, in the college’s Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview

Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door.

Information: (714) 432-5880.

MAY 21

“SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL”

Characters from the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss bounce from page

to stage in this colorful and imaginative new musical, cleverly

sprinkled with bits of gentle wisdom for audiences of all ages. Tony

Award-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty wrote this play with

musical styles that range from Latin to pop to swing. The production

is being staged at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on the 22nd, by the Estancia

Drama Department at the Barbara Van Holt Theatre at Estancia High

School, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Tickets will be available on

campus for $8 pre-sale starting May 2nd and $10 at the door. Children

twelve and under pay $6 for the matinee. Information: (949) 515-6537.

MICHEL CAMILO TRIO

The Dominican-born pianist and composer is bringing his trio to

Founders Hall, closing out the center’s 2004-05 Jazz Series. Camilo’s

music ranges from moody jazz to classical concertos. Shows begin at

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center,

600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $56 for the 7:30 show

and $50 for the 9:30 show. Information: (714) 556-2787 or

https://www.oc pac.org.

THE MERLE VALDEZ YOUTH CELEBRATION OF MUSIC

The 37th Annual benefit concert for the music arts education

organization will be held at 7 p.m. at the Merle Valdez Piano Studio,

2384 Redlands Dr., Newport Beach. There is an $18 suggested donation,

$10 for children 12 and under. Information: (714) 545-5438.

MAY 25 -- 26

BEETHOVEN’S “EMPEROR”

Carl St. Clair will conduct the Orange County Pacific Symphony for

the return of the American Composers competition. Preview is at 7

p.m. and show begins at 8 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange

County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa.

Tickets are $18 to $74. Information: (714) 556-2787.

MAY 26 -- 28

MINNIE DRIVER

The singer, songwriter and actress is bringing her music to Orange

County. While most people probably recognize her from movies such as

“Good Will Hunting” and “Grosse Pointe Blank,” Driver will be

performing songs from her first album, “Everything I’ve Got in My

Pocket.” Shows start at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall, Orange County

Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost

$49 and $59. Information: (714) 556-2787 or https://www.oc pac.org.

MAY 27 -- 28

THE MUSIC OF SAMMY DAVIS JR.

Ben Vereen sings and dances his way through music made famous by

Sammy Davis, Jr. Show starts at 8 p.m. at the Orange County

Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets are

$26 to $125. Information: (714) 556-2787.

MAY 27 -- JUNE 26

‘BREATH OF SPRING’

Ah, the British have a way with farces! When a maid with a shady

past is suspected of stealing a mink sole, a former Army major and

several other lodgers of a boarding house endeavor to return the fur

without being caught. They take such delight in the secretive scheme

that they form a syndicate for stealing and returning furs, all for

the excitement of the adventure. Written by Peter Coke and directed

by Terri Miller Schmidt, the play will be performed at 8 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Newport

Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Dr., Newport Beach. Tickets are $20

opening night and $15 every other show. Information: (949) 631-0288.

MAY 31 -- JUNE 5

EIFMAN BALLET OF ST. PETERSBURG

Boris Eifman, an original and adventurous choreographer, takes

dance to its highest level in two ballets, “Don Juan and Moliere” and

“Red Giselle.” Showtimes are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m.,

Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The ballets will

be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town

Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $25 - $75. Information: (714)

556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.

MAY 27

“THE BIG COMBO”

Orange Coast College’s film series presents an introduction and

discussion of the film led by H. Arthur Taussig, followed by a

screening of the film itself. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the

Fine Arts room 119, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $6

for adults and $5 for seniors 60 and over. Information: (714)

432-5880 or https://www.occt ickets.com.

ONGOING

CHILDREN

STARLIGHT STORIES

Children 3 to 7 years old are invited to participate in songs and

finger-puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855

Park Ave. Information: (949) 646-8845.

PJs AND BOOKS

A children’s story time is presented at 7 p.m. Mondays and at

10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000

Avocado Ave. Children may wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free.

Information: (949) 717-3801.

WEEKLY STORYTELLER

A children’s story time is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Barnes

& Noble Booksellers at Metro Pointe, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 444-0226.

STORY TIME

A children’s story time is held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 10:15

a.m. Fridays at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.