Fun Things to Do in Orange County This Weekend

Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company's curtain call at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, Calif., on April 5, 2018. (Ji Yuan/The Epoch Times)

Shen Yun in Costa Mesa

Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, featuring classical Chinese dance, music, and costumes.

Shen Yun’s mission is to revive the 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture that was destroyed by the Chinese Communist Party.

Unfortunately, Shen Yun is banned in China. But the show tours around the world every year with a brand new production.

Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts at 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Thursday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday show starts at 1:00 p.m. Tickets $90 to $200.

Shen Yun Performing Arts New York Company's curtain call at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa. (Ji Yuan/Epoch Times)

California Writers Club in Anaheim

Looking to improve your storytelling skills? Join writers and experts at the California Writers Club, a monthly meeting focused on the craft and business of writing. This month’s speaker is Amy Wallen, author of the recently released “How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies.” She’s also a writing teacher and editor.

Anaheim Packing House, 440 South Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free. For more information.

Orange County Writers Club. (Courtesy of the OC Branch of the California Writers Club)

Free Library Craft Day For Kids in Irvine

Families are invited to the University Park Library the first Saturday of each month for a free craft day for kids of all ages. Each month has a special craft theme, and families with young children are advised to arrive at later times to avoid large crowds.

University Park Library at 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free. For more information.

Thoughtful Playdates on Fridays in Newport Beach

Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to learn about financial literacy, drawing, and social interaction in a fun and engaging way.

An excellent opportunity for children to develop social skills and make new friends, small playdate groups will be alternating between multiple skills-based activities with individualized attention.

Mariners Elementary School at 2100 Mariners Dr., Newport Beach. Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tickets $65.

Little Lido Kids Club in Newport Beach

The new Lido Bookstore is inviting parents and their little ones for a morning of fun, arts and crafts, show and tell, and more. The event theme is springtime bugs.

Lido Village Books at 3424 Via Lido., Unit 103, Newport Beach. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free. For more information.

Holi Festival of Colors By The Sea

Families with children of all ages are invited to the annual Holi Festival by the Sea, celebrating an ancient south Asian tradition of the triumph of good over evil. This vibrant event includes colorful dye for participants to throw, as part of the holiday tradition along with dancing, music, and much more.

Children under 12, free. Participants will receive two free packs of dye for throwing.

17851 E Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Tickets $23.

Newport Beach Pickleball Club fundraiser. (Courtesy of Susan G. Komen Foundation)

Newport Beach Pickleball Foundation Fundraiser

Create a team, bring a friend, and give back at the Tennis and Pickleball Club of Newport Beach to help raise awareness of children’s mental health and wellness across Orange County.

Participants can enjoy a day of pickleball and tennis along with delicious food, drinks, and music.

The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach at 11 Clubhouse Dr., Newport Beach. Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets $81 to $161.