PLANNING AHEAD

VISION HELP

The Braille Institute’s eight-week class for those with fading vision begins at 1 today at Chateau San Juan, San Juan Capistrano. Free. (714) 821-5000.

COMEDY

Richard Lewis and Mark Pitta perform at 8:30 and 10:30 tonight at the Brea Improv. They also appear Saturday and Sunday. $15-$17. (714) 529-7878.

CLEO-MANIA

“Cleopatra,” with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, left, shows at 7 tonight at UCI, part of a symposium on the queen. Free. (949) 824-6635.

FUND-RAISER

A Monte Carlo Night to benefit the Junior League of Orange County begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Twin Palms, Newport Beach. $50. (949) 263-3785.

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Health-related events and support groups are listed in Monday’s Health section. Lectures, social events and volunteer opportunities appear in this section on Tuesday. Books and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.