The week ahead in Orange County

Today

Screening: “The Dish,� an Australian film about scientists receiving the images of man’s first steps on the moon from a satellite dish, will be shown at the Mission Viejo City Council chambers. 6:30 p.m. Free. 200 Civic Center. (949) 830-7100.

Lecture: Art gallery owner Wolfgang Schlink lectures on the trading of beads following the European voyage into Africa. 1:30 p.m. $7. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3600.

Festival: San Clemente’s Ocean Festival features a sand sculpture contest, art exhibit, games

and children’s activities. San Clemente Pier and beach, near El Camino Real and Del Mar Ave. Today, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (949) 440-6141.

Sunday

Concert: The Los Angeles Police Jazz Band performs a program of classics. 5 p.m. Free. Huntington Beach Central Park, 18000 Goldenwest St. (714) 536-5258.

Wednesday

Animal fun: The Rancho Santa Margarita Library presents “Parrot Tales,� 3:30 and 7 p.m. 30902

La Promesa. (949) 459-6094.

Summer concert: Eddie Nichols Rockin’ Revue performs. 6:30 p.m. Free. Fullerton Sports Complex, 560 E. Silver Pine St. (714) 738-6545.

Thursday

Family movie: Balboa Performing Arts Theater continues its family movie night with “Riding Giants.� Event opens 6:30 p.m.; movie begins 8 p.m. Free. Peninsula Park, Main Street and Oceanfront. (949) 673-0895.

Water trip: Registration ends at

5 p.m. for children ages 7 to 12 wanting to take part in the Kids Night Out Wild Rivers excursion. The trip is July 22, 3 to 9 p.m. $18 per person. Balearic Community Center, 1975 Balearic Drive. (714) 754-5083.

Lecture: Professor Sally Stein speaks on the relationship between contemporary photography and the exhibition “Catherine Opie: In and Around Home� at the Orange County Museum of Art. 7 p.m. Free.

820 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-1122.

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Source: The Orange County calendar is compiled by Yvonne Villarreal. Submit items two weeks in advance to [email protected] or by fax to (714) 966-7711.