Duke Ellington Orchestra
The Duke Ellington Orchestra joins the Pacific Symphony for a concert of American music at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. The concert begins at 8 p.m., with the doors opening at 6. For more information, call (714) 755-5799 or visit http://www.pacificsymphony.org.
Medicare Event
Doctors from Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital will be hosting an education event discussing the various parts of Medicare from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Huntington Beach Public Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. The event is specialized for people approaching Medicare eligibility or who might want to make changes to their Medicare coverage for 2012.
TILL SUNDAY
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 http://www.art-a-fair.com or call (949) 494-4514.
TILL SEPT. 9
Brett Rubbico Gallery
Tessa Shane and Mitch Esaki are the featured artists for "TSME" at the Brett Rubbico Gallery, 361 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. According to the gallery, the two artists have "masculine geometrics [merging] harmoniously with feminine detail to create a complementary seamless fit and perfect balance." For more information, visit http://www.brettrubbicogallery.com or call (949) 515-5102.
SUNDAY
Prime Rib Menu
Fleming's at Fashion Island, 455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, offers a three-course prime rib dinner menu for $29.95 per person. For reservations and more information, call (949) 720-9633.
Raggedy Andy
Raggedy Andy performs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, 2406 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-4444.
Republican Assembly
The Corona del Mar Republican Assembly has its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at Coco's Bakery Restaurant, 3446 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. Dinner is $20. The guest speaker is Assemblyman Don Wagner. For more information, call (949) 644-7735.
Indie Rock