Calendar

Ongoing

“Elemeno Pea” at South Coast Repertory through Feb. 26. For details and tickets, call 714-708-5555 or visit scr.org.

“Pack of Lies” at the Newport Theatre Arts Center tthrough Feb. 26. For details and ticktes, call 949-631-0288 or visit ntaconline.com.

“Live Music, Small Plates, Chilled Prosecco,” featuring Adam Michaelson, in the Great Room at the Resort at Pelican Hill, with performances at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Live entertainment nightly at the Port Restaurant & Bar. Entertainers include Greg Topper, George Fryer and Cory Case. For a schedule, visit portcdm.com.

Morphonano: Works by Victoria Vesna at the Beall Center on the UCI campus through May 6. For details, visit beallcenter.uci.edu.

Live entertainment nightly at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill. Soul, funk, reggae, live acoustic, and other styles. For details and a schedule, visit commonwealthlounge.com.

Live Music at the Balboa Inn, featuring Tina Hoffman, Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Yael Bartana Exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center Gallery at UCI through March 10. For details, call 949-824-9854 or visit ucigallery.com.

Jan. 31

“Little Songbirds: The Groundhog’s Forecast” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their parents. $8/child. Reservations required; no walk-ins. Call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

Sunset Networking Mixer of the CdM Chamber of Commerce, hosted by Edward Jones – Tammy Mckennon, beginning at 5:30 p.m. $15 for guests, free for CDM Chamber
members. For details, visit http://www.cdmchamber.com.

“The Merchant of Venice” at the Claire Trevor Theatre at UCI at 8 p.m. Tickets $15. For details and tickets, call 949-824-8727.

“Come Fly Away,” opens in Segerstrom Hall to run through Feb. 5. Tickets start at $20. For details and tickets, call 714-708-5555 or visit scr.org.

Feb. 2

“Little Naturalists: Leaf Man” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

“Beethoven & Benedetti,” performed by the Pacific Symphony with guest violinist Nicola Bendetti, at the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 8 p.m. Program includes Debussey’s “Petite Suite,” Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Beethoven’s 4th Symphony. For details and tickets, call 714-755-5799 or visit pacificsymphony.org.

“The Merchant of Venice” at the Claire Trevor Theatre at UCI at 8 p.m. Tickets $15. For details and tickets, call 949-824-8727.

Feb. 3

42nd Annual Laguna Folkdancers Festival at Ensign School at 7:30 p.m. For details and tickets, call 949-646-7082 or visit lagunafolkdancers.org.

“The Merchant of Venice” at the Claire Trevor Theatre at UCI at 8 p.m. Tickets $15. For details and tickets, call 949-824-8727.

“Beethoven & Benedetti,” performed by the Pacific Symphony with guest violinist Nicola Bendetti, at the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 8 p.m. Program includes Debussey’s “Petite Suite,” Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Beethoven’s 4th Symphony. For details and tickets, call 714-755-5799 or visit pacificsymphony.org.

Ken Akagi and Friends in Winifred Smith Hall at UCI at 8 p.m. Tickets $16. For details and tickets, call 949-824-8727.

Feb. 4

42nd Annual Laguna Folkdancers Festival at Ensign School at 9:30 a.m. For details and tickets, call 949-646-7082 or visit lagunafolkdancers.org.

“Symphony in Space,” featuring NASA footage and the Pacific Symphony playing Holst’s “The Planets” and music from “Star Wars,” at the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 10 and 11:30 a.m. For details and tickets, call 714-755-5799 or visit pacificsymphony.org.

“The Merchant of Venice” at the Claire Trevor Theatre at UCI at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets $15. For details and tickets, call 949-824-8727.

“Beethoven & Benedetti,” performed by the Pacific Symphony with guest violinist Nicola Bendetti, at the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 8 p.m. Program includes Debussey’s “Petite Suite,” Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Beethoven’s 4th Symphony. For details and tickets, call 714-755-5799 or visit pacificsymphony.org.

Kei Akagi and Friends in Winifred Smith Hall at UCI at 8 p.m. Tickets $16. For details and tickets, call 949-824-8727.

Willie K at the Irvine Barclay Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets $28-$100. For details, call 949-854-4646, Ext. 1, or visit thebarclay.org.

Feb. 5

42nd Annual Laguna Folkdancers Festival at Ensign School at 10 a.m. For details and tickets, call 949-646-7082 or visit lagunafolkdancers.org.

Feb. 7

“Little Songbirds: Snow Day” at the Environmental Nature Center at 9 a.m. For children ages 3-5 and their parents. Tickets $8/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

Feb. 8

“Yoga in Nature” at the Environmental Nature Center at 12:30 p.m. $6. For details, call 949-645-8489 or visit encenter.org.

Family Nature Walk at the Environmental Nature Center at 2 p.m. RSVP required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

Wednesday Night Wine Tasting at the Pelican Grill at 5 p.m.  Six great wines and a chef’s selection of light bites.For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

Full-Moon Walk at the Environmental Nature Center at 6 p.m. $6/person. Reservations required; no walk-ins. Call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

Hugh Masekela at the Irvine Barclay Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets $38-$100. For details, call 949-854-4646, Ext. 1, or visit thebarclay.org.

Feb. 9

“The Teenage Mind: What Every Parent Needs to Know” at Sage Hill School at 7 p.m. Suggested donation $10. For details and registration, call 800-829-8289 or visit bbrfoundation.org/events.

Feb. 10

Balanced Wellness Retreat at The Spa at Pelican Hill. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

“Romancing the Orchid,” the 11^th annual Orchid Expo and Sale presented by the Newport Harbor Orchid Society, at Westminster Mall beginning at 10 a.m. For details, visit nhos.org.

“Science Nerd Series: Physics Phun” at the Environmental Nature Center at 3 p.m. Space is limited, RSVP required. Call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

“Dinner of the Senses” at the Pelican Hill Resort beginning at 5 p.m. The five-course menu for two, served in a private Coliseum Cabana, stimulates each of the five senses of sight, touch, taste, scent and sound. Customized music, flowers and décor are available upon request. Advance reservations strongly recommended. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

“The Borrowers” opens at South Coast Repertory to run through Feb. 26. For details and tickets, call 714-708-5555 or visit scr.org.

Feb. 11

Women’s Weekend Golf Academy at the Pelican Hill Golf Club beginning at 9 a.m. Complimentary lunch at Pelican Grill is included. $595 per student. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

“Romancing the Orchid,” the 11^th annual Orchid Expo and Sale presented by the Newport Harbor Orchid Society, at Westminster Mall beginning at 10 a.m. For details, visit nhos.org.

“Dinner of the Senses” at the Pelican Hill Resort beginning at 5 p.m. The five-course menu for two, served in a private Coliseum Cabana, stimulates each of the five senses of sight, touch, taste, scent and sound. Customized music, flowers and décor are available upon request. Advance reservations strongly recommended. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

Brentano String Quartet at the Irvine Barclay Theatre at 8 p.m. Program includes Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 13 and Grosse Fuge. Tickets $35-$45. For details, call 949-854-4646, Ext. 1, or visit thebarclay.org.

Feb. 12

“Romancing the Orchid,” the 11^th annual Orchid Expo and Sale presented by the Newport Harbor Orchid Society, at Westminster Mall beginning at 11 a.m. For details, visit nhos.org.

“Dinner of the Senses” at the Pelican Hill Resort beginning at 5 p.m. The five-course menu for two, served in a private Coliseum Cabana, stimulates each of the five senses of sight, touch, taste, scent and sound. Customized music, flowers and décor are available upon request. Advance reservations strongly recommended. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

Feb. 13

“Little Naturalists: I Love Nature” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

“Dinner of the Senses” at the Pelican Hill Resort beginning at 5 p.m. The five-course menu for two, served in a private Coliseum Cabana, stimulates each of the five senses of sight, touch, taste, scent and sound. Customized music, flowers and décor are available upon request. Advance reservations strongly recommended. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

Feb. 14

“Little Songbirds: Flower Bouquet for Valentine’s Day” at the Environmental Nature Center at 9 a.m. For children ages 3-5 and their parents. Tickets $8/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

“Dinner of the Senses” at the Pelican Hill Resort beginning at 5 p.m. The five-course menu for two, served in a private Coliseum Cabana, stimulates each of the five senses of sight, touch, taste, scent and sound. Customized music, flowers and décor are available upon request. Advance reservations strongly recommended. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

18th Annual Valentine’s Celebration, featuring Men in Blaque and UCI A Capella, in Winifred Smith Hall at UCI at 8 p.m. Tickets $16. For details and tickets, call 949-824-8727.

Feb. 15

“Yoga in Nature” at the Environmental Nature Center at 12:30 p.m. $6. For details, call 949-645-8489 or visit encenter.org.

Feb. 18

Native Plant Sale at the Environmental Nature Center at 9 a.m. For details, visit encenter.org.

Half-Day Lower Your Score Putting School at Pelican Hill Golf Club, beginning at 9 a.m. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

One-Day Short Game Scoring School at Pelican Hill Golf Club, beginning at 9 a.m. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

Two-Day Weekend Golf School at Pelican Hill Golf Club, beginning at 9 a.m. $1,095 per student, with lunch included each day. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

Hummingbird Walk at the Environmental Nature Center, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $6/person. Reservations required; no walk-ins. Call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

“The Hills Are Alive,” a reworking of the songs of “The Sound of Music” into a variety of musical styles by the Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets $28-$38. For details, call 949-854-4646, Ext. 1, or visit thebarclay.org.

Feb. 19

Half-Day Lower Your Score Full-Swing School at Pelican Hill Golf Club, beginning at 9 a.m. $225 per student per half-day clinic. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

Feb. 22

“One Cannot Kiss Alone,” a program of pop songs of the 20s and 30s and modern love songs by Max Raabe & the Palast Orchester, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets $33-$100. For details, call 949-854-4646, Ext. 1, or visit thebarclay.org.

Feb. 23

Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio at the Irvine Barclay Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$45. For details, call 949-854-4646, Ext. 1, or visit thebarclay.org.

Feb. 27

“Stories Under the Stars” at the Environmental Nature Center at 6 p.m. Ages 7 and older. $6/person. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

Feb. 28

“Little Songbirds: B-I-N-G-O” at the Environmental Nature Center at 9 a.m. For children ages 3-5 and their parents. Tickets $8/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

Feb. 29

“High Tea in the Gardens,” at Café Jardin in the Sherman Library and Gardens. Seatings are at 2:30, 2:45 and 3 p.m.  Tea is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  Reservations are required; call Stefanie Kristiansen at 949-673-2261, Ext. 300.

“National Theatre Live: Travelling Light,” a performance of the play “Travelling Light” at the National Theatre in London, shown in high-definition at the Irvine Barclay Theatre beginning at 7:15 p.m. Tickets $20; $15 for students and seniors. For details, call 949-854-4646, Ext. 1, or visit thebarclay.org.

March 1

“Little Naturalists: Fabulous Flowers” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

“Getting There, Greener,” a presentation on alternative transportation by the OC Transportation Authority, at the Environmental Nature Center at 6 p.m. Free. For details, visit encenter.org.

March 3

Walk With Robert House, founder of the Environmental Nature Center, at the ENC at 10 a.m. For details, call 949-645-8489 or visit encenter.org.

Ebene Quartet at the Samueli Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets $60. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 4

Newport-Mesa Spirit Run, to raise funds for Newport-Mesa school programs, at Fashion Island. For sponsorship and sign-up information, visit nmspiritrun.org.

March 6

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Segerstrom Hall. Tickets $15.64-$105.80. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 7

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Segerstrom Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.64-$105.80. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 8

Full-Moon Walk at the Environmental Nature Center at 6 p.m. $6/person. Reservations required; no walk-ins. Call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Segerstrom Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.64-$105.80. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 9

“Science Nerd Series: Science Cuisine” at the Environmental Nature Center at 3 p.m. Space is limited, RSVP required. Call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Segerstrom Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.64-$105.80. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 10

Women’s Weekend Golf Academy at the Pelican Hill Golf Club beginning at 9 a.m. Complimentary lunch at Pelican Grill is included. $595 per student. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Segerstrom Hall at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.64-$105.80. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 11

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Segerstrom Hall at 2 p.m. Tickets $15.64-$105.80. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 14

Family Nature Walk at the Environmental Nature Center at 2 p.m. RSVP required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

Wednesday Night Wine Tasting at the Pelican Grill at 5 p.m.  Six great wines and a chef’s selection of light bites.For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

March 15

“Little Naturalists: Jump, Frog, Jump!” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

March 16

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasonsat Segerstrom Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $43-$125. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 17

Half-Day Lower Your Score Putting School at Pelican Hill Golf Club, beginning at 9 a.m. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

One-Day Short Game Scoring School at Pelican Hill Golf Club, beginning at 9 a.m. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

“Zorro” at the Samueli Theater at 1 p.m. Tickets $20. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 18

Half-Day Lower Your Score Full-Swing School at Pelican Hill Golf Club, beginning at 9 a.m. $225 per student per half-day clinic. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

March 23

Balanced Wellness Retreat at The Spa at Pelican Hill. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

“SFJAZZ Collective: The Music of Stevie Wonder” at Samueli Theater, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets $62. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 24

Balanced Wellness Retreat at The Spa at Pelican Hill. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

“SFJAZZ Collective: The Music of Stevie Wonder” at Samueli Theater, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets $62. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 25

Beer-Maker’s Dinner at the Coliseum Pool & Grill at the Pelican Hill Resort, beginning at 5 p.m. $65 per person; pricing excludes tax and gratuity. For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

Mendelssohn Piano Trios, with Wu Han, David Finckel and Philip Setzer, in the Samueli Theater at 4 p.m. Tickets $60. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 28

“High Tea in the Gardens,” at Café Jardin in the Sherman Library and Gardens. Seatings are at 2:30, 2:45 and 3 p.m.  Tea is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  Reservations are required; call Stefanie Kristiansen at 949-673-2261, Ext. 300.

March 29

American Ballet Theatre at Segerstrom Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.81-$115. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 30

American Ballet Theatre at Segerstrom Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.81-$115. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

March 31

American Ballet Theatre at Segerstrom Hall at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.81-$115. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

April 1

American Ballet Theatre at Segerstrom Hall at 2 p.m. Tickets $15.81-$115. For details and tickets, call 714-556-ARTS or visit scfta.org.

April 2

“Little Naturalists: Bodacious Beetles” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

April 11

Wednesday Night Wine Tasting at the Pelican Grill at 5 p.m.  Six great wines and a chef’s selection of light bites.For details, email reservations@pelicanhill.com or visit pelicanhill.com.

April 20

“Science Nerd Series: Amazing Air Pressure” at the Environmental Nature Center at 3 p.m. Space is limited, RSVP required. Call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

April 23

“Little Naturalists: Bodacious Beetles” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

April 25

“High Tea in the Gardens,” at Café Jardin in the Sherman Library and Gardens. Seatings are at 2:30, 2:45 and 3 p.m.  Tea is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  Reservations are required; call Stefanie Kristiansen at 949-673-2261, Ext. 300.

May 1

“Little Naturalists: Beautiful Butterflies” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

May 11

“Little Naturalists: Beautiful Butterflies” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

May 16

“Little Naturalists: Magical Monarchs” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

May 25

“Little Naturalists: Amazing Animals” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

May 30

“High Tea in the Gardens,” at Café Jardin in the Sherman Library and Gardens. Seatings are at 2:30, 2:45 and 3 p.m.  Tea is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  Reservations are required; call Stefanie Kristiansen at 949-673-2261, Ext. 300.

June 20 

“Little Naturalists: Celebrate Summer!” at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. For children 3-5 and their adults. $6/child. Reservations required; call 949-645-8489. For details, visit encenter.org.

June 27

“High Tea in the Gardens,” at Café Jardin in the Sherman Library and Gardens. Seatings are at 2:30, 2:45 and 3 p.m.  Tea is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  Reservations are required; call Stefanie Kristiansen at 949-673-2261, Ext. 300.