CALENDAR

TILL SATURDAY

MAGICAL JOURNEY

The musical play “La Posada Magica” about a young girl’s journey through her neighborhood on Christmas Eve, is showing on the Julianne Argyros Stage at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa through December 23. Tickets are $14 to $38. For a schedule and performance times, or to purchase tickets, call (714) 708-5555 or go to www.scr.org.

TILL DEC. 30

“IMPRESSIONS OF WATER” ART EXHIBIT

The Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., is showing an exhibit of oil paintings by Balboa artist Linda White, featuring patterns and colors of sun reflecting on the water. An artist’s reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the library. Call (949) 717-3870 or go to www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

DINNER SPECIAL

Sol Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach is offering a three-course prix-fixe menu from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Entrée choices include herb-roasted chicken and glazed salmon for $25 per person. For reservations, call (949) 729-4160.

TILL DEC. 31

2006 CALIFORNIA BIENNIAL

The Orange County Museum of Art presents the 2006 California Biennial, an event with more than 150 works, including installations, sculpture, paintings, works on paper, wall drawing, photographs, film and video art. The exhibition is at 850 San Clemente Drive, in Newport Beach, and in Costa Mesa at 3333 Bear St. Hours vary. www.ocma.net.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

The Automobile Club of Southern California’s Costa Mesa office is hosting its annual holiday toy and fundraising drive to benefit children with debilitating illnesses through the end of the year. The office, at 3350 Harbor Blvd., will be collecting unwrapped toys and books, as well as accepting cash donations. Call (714) 427-5950.

ART EXHIBIT

The Orange County Public Library, 2969 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa is featuring a solo watercolor exhibit by Dariela Wilson entitled “Orange County Bounty: Bayside Birds and Coral Florals.” Included in the exhibit are paintings of swans inspired by Rupert, the black swan killed several months ago in Newport bay. For library hours, call (949) 675-5182.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Tickets are on sale now for Orange County New Year’s Eve, ringing in the New Year from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Entertainment includes Blondie and Violent Femmes headlining on the main stage, and over 30 bands and specialty shows taking place on indoor stages and in lounge areas. Tickets are $100 in advance; $125 at the door. For information, go to www.ocnye.com.

TILL JAN. 14

PHOTOGRAPHIC ART EXHIBIT

Local artist Evelyn Morris will exhibit her collection of photographs at the Showcase Gallery in South Coast Village, 3851 Bear St., No. B-15, Costa Mesa. Photographs are available for sale. Call (714) 540-6430 for gallery hours.

TODAY

HOLIDAY SHOW

Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theater Company will perform its annual holiday show featuring an original melodrama, music and vaudeville acts in the Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa at 7 p.m.; matinee on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $6; $7 at the door. The evening includes a visit by Santa Claus and free ice cream for every guest. Call (714) 432-5880 or go to www.octickets.com.

CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE

The Newport Beach Boat Parade is a 14 mile cruise around the harbor starting at 6:30 p.m. from Collins Island; the parade ends at 9 p.m. Call (949) 729-4400 or go to www.christmasboatparade.com.