Tuesday’s Calendar

Tuesday’s Calendar

Tuesday’s Calendar

TUESDAY

Melvins Lite

Melvins Lite featuring Trevor Dunn (of Mr. Bungle and Fantomas fame) perform at Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. The 21-and-older show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15. For more information, visit https://www.detroitbar.com.

Project Management Institute

Paula Campbell, who directed Southern California Edison’s SmartConnect initiative, will give a presentation about management practices and that program’s success starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Orange County hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa. For more information or to register, visit https://www.pmi-oc.org.

WEDNESDAY

Jazz Concerts

A tribute to Paul Desmond, by Bruce Babad and vocalist Kate Reid, is at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel & Spa, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.

‘Mary Poppins’

A mini-concert of “Mary Poppins,� which runs at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts from July 14 to Aug. 7, will be at 1 p.m. in the Carousel Court of South Coast Plaza.

Speak Up Newport

Speak Up Newport presents a meet-and-greet session with Kimberly Brandt, the Newport Beach community development director, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Newport Beach Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. The event is free. For more information, visit https://www.speakupnewport.org or call (949) 224-2266.

THURSDAY TILL AUG. 7

‘Mary Poppins’

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents “Mary Poppins,� the hit musical based on the Disney film. Showtimes vary. Tickets start at $22.50. For more information, visit https://www.scfta.org or call (714) 556-2787.

TILL WEDNESDAY

‘Steel Magnolias’

The Costa Mesa Playhouse, 661 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa, presents “Steel Magnolias,� described as “the quintessential story of friendship and trust.� For other showtimes and ticket information, visit https://www.costamesaplayhouse.org or call (949) 650-5269.

TILL FRIDAY

Judith Liebe

The Brett Rubbico Gallery presents a solo exhibition of German landscape and figurative painter Judith Liebe. The gallery is at 361 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, visit https://www.brettrubbicogallery.com or call (949) 515-5102.

FRIDAY

Costa Mesa Debate

Costa Mesa city officials and employee union representatives will be present at a debate, starting at noon, about Costa Mesa’s plan to privatize city jobs. The debate takes place at Coco’s Bakery Restaurant at Fashion Island, 151 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, and is presented by the League of Women Voters. RSVP required. Call Barb Wood at (949) 400-2183.

Wine Tasting Social

The Newport Harbor Republican Women are having their second annual Wind Tasting Social from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home of Missy Ann Schweiger, 418 Dahlia, Corona del Mar. Cost is $45 per person and $90 per couple. Contact Sheila at (949) 720-1726 or email [email protected] for reservations.

FRIDAY TILL SUNDAY

‘Murder Most Sweet’

Richard Taylor presents his comedic murder-thriller, “Murder Most Sweet,� at the Costa Mesa Playhouse, 661 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $16 to $23. Visit https://www.costamesplayhouse.org or call (714) 650-5269 for more information.

SATURDAY

The 5 Browns

The five Brown siblings will be playing piano concert for the Pacific Symphony’s Summer Festival 2011. Symphony Music Director Carl St. Clair conducts. Tickets start at $25 for the concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine. For more information, visit https://www.pacificsymphony.org or call (714) 755-5799.

SUNDAY

‘Rock It OC!’

Music for a Cure presents a battle of the bands-style competition, dubbed “Rock It OC!,� from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Garden Terrace in South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa. Musicians ages 5 to 17 will be performing live sets, with the winner receiving professional aid for recording a song and making a music video.

TILL AUG. 28

Art-A-Fair

Local, national and international artists will exhibit their work at the Art-A-Fair, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. The event is in its 45th season and an adult season pass is $7. For more information, visit https://www.art-a-fair.com or call (949) 494-4514.