Thursday's Calendar

THURSDAY

Book Signing

Lynda Zussman signs copies of her book, "Throw Me the Rope: A Memoir of Loving Lauren," from 10 a.m. to noon at the Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County, 1 Federation Way, Irvine.

'Patient 13'

Vox Pop Films presents a screening of and discussion about "Patient 13," a documentary film about the search for a cure to Type 1 diabetes. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hoag Hospital's Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, Building 150, 520 Superior Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, email RSVP@voxpopfilms.tv.

Martha's Cooking

Martha Stewart will prepare a recipe from her new book, "Martha's Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations," at 6 p.m. at Macy's Home Store at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Seats can be reserved by purchasing copies of the book. To reserve a seat, call (887) 884-3751.

Joyful Child

Metta World Peace, the Los Angeles Laker formerly known as Ron Artest, and CNN's Jane Velez-Mitchell, will receive awards for their roles in advocating for children at the Joyful Child Gala. The event is from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Fairmont Newport Beach, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For tickets, go to http://www.thejoyfulchild.org.

OCMA Studio Workshop

The Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, presents a painting workshop for beginners to advanced painters, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Artist Deborah Sevett will be the instructor. Bring your own painting supplies (watercolor and acrylic media only). OCMA members pay $20 and non-members pay $25.

THURSDAY TILL SUNDAY

'To Kill a Mockingbird'

The Vanguard University Department of Theatre Arts stages Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," adapted by Christopher Sergel and directed by Marianne Savell. Shows will be performed at the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard campus, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For showtimes and more information, call (714) 668-6145, or go to http://www.vanguardtickets.com.

FRIDAY

Book Signing

Susan Hoffman will sign copies of her book, "A Precious Bond," from noon to 1:30 p.m. in front of the OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar.

Singing Seniors

The Harbor Singers, a senior women's singing group, perform at 10 a.m. at the OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar. To make a reservation, call (949) 718-1800.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

'The Magic School Bus'