Fantastic five

TODAY

The Pacific Symphony Orchestra will mix Beethoven with Ben Kenobi in

“Coming Attractions.” The family programs will showcase the composer’s

Fifth Symphony and music from “Star Wars” at 10 and 11:30 a.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Admission is $11 and $13, and includes a musical treasure hunt with

hands-on activities. Information: (714) 755-5799.

SUNDAY

Robbo will provide the entertainment for the Jewish Community Center’s

“Children’s Performing Arts Series” at 4 p.m. at 250 E. Baker St., Costa

Mesa. Tickets are $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers. Information: (714)

755-0340.

MONDAY

Would you like some wine with dinner? Learn how to add a splash of

chardonnay to your food, as well as which wines to choose for certain

dishes, at a 10 a.m. cooking class at the Robert Mondavi Wine & Food

Center, 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. The cost is $100. Information:

(714) 979-4510.

TUESDAY

Poet Robert Peters will read works from his personal collection at 8 p.m.

at the Gypsy Den, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The event is free.

Information: (714) 549-7012.

WEDNESDAY

And if one night of poetry isn’t enough for you--Club Mesa will host

“Thee Word Thing,” an alternative performance poetry night at 9 at 843

19th St., Costa Mesa. The event is free. Information: (714) 549-7012.