FRIDAY TILL SUNDAY
Arpana Dance Co.
The Arpana Dance Co. showcases traditional and contemporary Indian dance at the Nicholas Studio in South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, showtimes and tickets, call (714) 708-5555.
SATURDAY
Artist Showcase
The Costa Mesa Cultural Arts Committee presents its 14th showcase, which features 41 artists from throughout the county, from
6 to 9 p.m. at Whittier Law School, 3333 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Admission is free.
Edible Garden Workshop
The Center for Living Peace presents a workshop with Eugene Cooke on making a garden in large or small spaces. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 4139 Campus Drive, Irvine. Pre-register online. Price is $22 or $12 with student ID. For more information, call (949) 854-5500
Swap Meet
Sonora Elementary School will have its first campus swap meet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes food, entertainment and a raffle with prizes. A portion of the money raised goes to the school, located at 966 Sonora Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, visit http://www.sonora.nmusd.us.
'Beethoven's Blockbusters'
The Pacific Symphony plays a kid-friendly morning concert of Beethoven works at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. A musical carnival follows each performance. Tickets start at $19. For more information, visit http://www.pacificsymphony.org.
Interior Designers Open House
The Interior Designers Institute has an open house from 10 a.m. to noon at its office at 1061 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Attendees can see student works and talk to industry professionals. For more information, call (949) 675-4451, e-mail contact@idu.edu or visit http://www.idu.edu.
Georg Roth
Garys at Fashion Island hosts a personal appearance by designer Georg Roth, who will unveil his latest spring collection from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (949) 759-1622.