Fantastic Five

TODAY

Start the weekend off on a virtuosic note. The Los Angeles Philharmonic

and pianist Arcadi Volodos will appear at the Orange County Performing

Arts Center at 8 p.m. today. The program includes work by Prokofiev and

Tchaikovsky. Tickets are $15 to $55. The Center is at 600 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 553-2422.

SUNDAY

The opportunities to boogie down are numerous, and the price is right

when Salsa Swing Connection Dance Studio holds a grand opening

celebration “free day of dance” from 2 to 7:30 p.m. The day includes free

half-hour dance classes in a variety of styles and a free dance party

from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The studio is at 2221 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (949) 650-7986.

MONDAY

Would-be lovers may receive a boost from The Yard House’s aphrodisiac

menu, which it has prepared specifically for Valentine’s Day. The

offerings include oyster chowder, white and dark chocolate mousse and

pan-roasted lobster tail. The Yard House is at the intersection of

Newport and Harbor Boulevards in Triangle Square, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 642-0090.

TUESDAY

The Newport Beach Public Library’s new art exhibit, “City Lights,” opens.

The show of watercolors by Mary Monge focuses on urban activities -- from

eating a French dip sandwich at Phillipe’s to taking in a night at the

theater. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 717-3870.

WEDNESDAYOrange Coast College’s children’s play, “Wish I Could Meet Mr.

Washington and Mr. Lincoln,” opens in the Robert B. Moore Theatre. The

show begins at 10 a.m. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets

are $4 to $6. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.