Fantastic five

TODAY

It only happens once a year, and now it’s time to pay the (bag)piper. The

United Scottish Society’s 68th annual Scottish Festival will begin today

at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event

will include a traditional ceremony with music and dancing. The festival

will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Admission is $14 for

adults; $12 for seniors 65 and older and students; and $2 for children

younger than 12. For more information, call (562) 430-0399.

SUNDAY

It’s the end of “The Beginning of August,” a modern-day comedy that will

conclude its world-premiere run at South Coast Repertory with shows at 2

and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $18 to $45. South Coast Repertory is at 655

Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 708-5500.

MONDAY

You’ve got a right to hear the blues--2000 lbs of Blues will perform at

8:30 p.m. at the Newport Marriott View Lounge, 900 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. Admission is free. For more information, call (949)

640-4000.

TUESDAY

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will host a story time for children with

selections from classic children’s literature from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 759-0982.

WEDNESDAY

“Major Art/Minor Artists,” an exhibit featuring artwork by elementary

school students, is on display at The Orange County Museum of Art at

South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9

p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to

6:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The show runs through June 25. For

more information, call (714) 662-3366.