June 7, 2007

THINGS TO DO

MUSIC

House of Blues, 1 530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim. Call: 7 1 4-778-2583 or www.hob.com.
Lindsay Buckingham: June 7; Tesla: June 8; Steel Pulse: June 1 0; Elliott Yamin: June 2 1; Boyz II Men: June 22; Skinny Puppy: June 24; Jonny Lang, Jon McLaughlin: June 28; Steve Winwood: July 1; Blues Traveler: July 7; Stephen Stills: July 1 1; Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo: July 1 2-1 3; Sweet and Tender Hooligans: July 20; Neville Staple of the Specials, Untouchables, Skeletones: July 2 1; Hootie and the Blowfish: July 28

Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 7 1 4-7 1 2-2700 or www.grove-of-anaheim.com.

Steamers Jazz Café, 1 38 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Jazz seven nights a week. Call 7 1 4-87 1 -8800 or www.steamerscafe.com.

Chain Reaction: 1 652 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 7 1 4-635-6067. Allages original music nightclub. Narcoleptic Youth: June 8; Have Heart: June 9; Umbrellas: June 1 0. Details: www.allages.com.

THEATER

Speed The Plow by David Mamet play. 8 p.m. through June 23, Stages Theatre, 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Admission: $ 1 8. 7 1 4-525-4484. www.stagesoc.org.

The Burlesque of Bond A lavish evening event set in the Maverick’s 1 920s cabaret where guests are asked to play their part by dressing in cocktail attire. Through 9 p.m. July 1 4, Maverick Theater, 1 1 0 E Walnut Ave, Fullerton. Admission: $ 1 5-$30. 7 1 4-526-7070.www.mavericktheater.com.

"A Midsummer Night’s Dream" A performance of Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" presented by Art for Art’s Sake Productions. 8 p.m. through June 9, Gallery Theatre, 3 1 52 E. La Palma, Anaheim. Admission: $ 1 2-$ 1 5. 7 1 4-630-9870. www.thegallerytheatre.com.

Biloxi Blues Meet Eugene, a naive army recruit looking for action (but not the battle kind) in Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy about boot camp during WWII, through June 1 7, The Chance Theatre, 5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. Admission: $25 general, $22 students/seniors. 7 1 4-777-3033. www.chancetheater.com.

Impossible Marriage Rayanne Trumbo directs Beth Henley’s play, a fast and funny look at families, secrets, love and marriage. Through 6 p.m. June 1 7, Stages Theatre, 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton.

‘Disguises’ Six one-act plays, developed in STAGES theatre’s writer’s workshop. 4 p.m. June 1 0 through 4 p.m. June 1 7, Stages Theatre, 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Admission: $ 1 2. 7 1 4-525-4484. www.stagesoc.org.

“Fully Committed” will be performed at the Maverick Theater at 1 1 0 E. Walnut in Fullerton. For show times and information: 7 1 4-526-7070.

The La Habra Depot Theatre’s summer youth and comedy and drama. Stuart Little, opens June 8. The feature will run from June 8 to June 30. Show times are Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $ 1 5 for adults and $ 1 2 for seniors and children ages 8 to 1 8. The theater is located at 3 1 1 S. Euclid. St. in La Habra. For info call 562-905-9625 or got to www.lhdepottheatre.org.

EXHIBITS

The Media - Reactions, Reflections, and Comments on the Culture of Media Exhibit presents a diverse view on the subject of media - as a means of communication, its influence on society, its roll in politics, in censorship, and beyond through 1 2 p.m. July 1 3, Brea Art Gallery, Brea Civic & Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea. Admission: free. 7 1 4-990-7730. www.breagallery.com.

Fullerton Arboretum, Cal State Fullerton, 1 900 Associated Road, Fullerton – Sowing Dreams, Cultivating Lives: Nikkei Farmers in Pre-World War II Orange County – Highlights Orange County’s agrarian roots and the contributions made by farmers. Through July 29. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Admission: Free. www.arboretum-.fullerton.edu

You Won’t Part With Yours Either: Robert Perine and Fender Guitars, 1 957-1 969 – Spotlights the work of Perine, who was responsible for designing and producing the advertising for Fender Sales Inc. Runs indefinitely. Noon-4 p.m. Tue.-Wed. & Fri.-Sun.; noon-8 p.m. Thu. Admission: Free-$4. 7 1 4-738-6545.

Anaheim Museum, 24 1 S. Anaheim Blvd. – Anaheim Heritage Room – Track the challenges of early Anaheim residents in “The History of Anaheim” exhibit. Runs indefinitely. Children’s Gallery – The World of Communication. Runs indefinitely. Hours: 1 0 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed. & Fri.; Noon-4:30 p.m. Sat. Admission: Free. 7 1 4-778-330 1 www.anaheimmuseum.com.

Muckenthaler Cultural Center,

1 20 1 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton – “Across the Pacific: Contemporary Asian Ceramic Art,” through June 24. The exhibit contrasts works by artists living and working in Asia. Free admission. Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 7 1 4-738-6595.

The Ramon Paralta Adobe and Museum exhibits the life of the pioneer families of the Santa Ana Canyon area from the 1 700s to the 1 900s from 1 0 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month; 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Thursday . It’s located at 6398 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. in Anaheim Hills. Free admission. Call Ann Nepsa at 7 1 4-779-2030.

EVENTS

Free Family Concert Series 2 p.m. June 1 0 through 2 p.m. Dec 30, Richard Nixon Library, 1 800 1 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda. Admission: Free. www.nixonfoundation.org/index.

Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim. Visit www.hondacenter.com. Police: June 2 1; Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: Aug. 1 0-1 1. Call: 7 1 4-704-2400

Farmer’s Market in Orange from 2 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the American Legion Post, 1 43 S. Lemon St.

“Darvey’s Music Showcase of O.C.”: showcases local talent; KDOC-TV Channel 56, 1 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call: 7 1 4-777-61 75.

Adventure City: Four-acre theme park for families with children younger than 1 2. Offers 1 7 rides and attractions, including two roller coasters, live children’s theater, a petting farm, an arcade and “Thomas the Train Engine and Friends” play area. 1 238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim. Admission: $8.95-$ 1 1.95. Details: 7 1 4-236-9300.

Artists Helping Artists: The Anaheim Art Association hosts a free painting workshop Tuesdays from noon to 3:30 p.m. Bring art materials and favorite classical music. Downtown Community Center, 250 East Center St., Anaheim. Details: 7 1 4-970-1 60 1.

Javapella: vocal groups of 4 to 1 2 voices are welcome to sing a cappella in an informal “open mic” format from 5 to 8 p.m. at Java Joe’s Coffee, 4973 Yorba Ranch Rd., Yorba Linda. This event will be held on the second Sunday of every month. Call: 7 1 4-996-1 960 or see www.artsyl.org.

KIDS

Nickel Nickel 5 Cent Games: More than 90 games that play with only 1 -4 nickels, 25 games set on free play. A 7,000 sq. ft. family entertainment center with more than 1 00 arcade and skill games, 1 09 1 2 Katella Ave., Anaheim 7 1 4-638-50 1 2. Open daily at 1 1 am. Admission $ 1.95-$2.95

Brea Library: Curious Kids’ Preschool Storytime, 1 1 to 1 1:30 a.m. Mondays; Step-Into-Stories Family Night, 7 to 7:30 p.m., third Tuesday of every month. Call 7 1 4-67 1 -1 722.

Mommy and Me Playtime at Hullabaloo’s Playhouse takes place through December. Hullabaloos is located at 1 20 1 W. Katella Ave. in Orange. For dates and times info: 7 1 4-99P-ARTY.

The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary: Facilities include a natural history museum, two ponds and walking and hiking paths. Free-$5. 29322 Modjeska Canyon Rd., Modjeska Canyon. 7 1 4-649-2760.

Oak Canyon Nature Center: 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills. Storytelling in the Canyon: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $3; Afternoon Adventures: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, $4.50; Discover Nature Saturday Programs: 1 0 a.m., free admission; Nature Hikes for Tykes: 1 0 to 1 1 a.m. for 2- to 4-year-olds; Tykes on the Go: 2 p.m. for ages 4-6. Art a la naturale: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Ages 7-1 2, $4.50. Pre-registration required. Call 7 1 4-998-8380.

“One, Two, Three Go!’’: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays, Preschool Play Park, Children’s Museum at La Habra, 30 1 S. Euclid St. Call 562-905-9793.

Brea Library: Step-into-Stories Family Night: 7 p.m. third Tuesdays for children and parents. 1 Civic Center Circle. Call 7 1 4-67 1 -1 722.

To submit North County calendar items to Things To Do, email listings to City Editor Tom Graves at tgraves@ocregister.com.