Calendar for Nov. 27
FRIDAY
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis will celebrate its 30th anniversary with holiday music and multimedia effects at 7:30 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets start at $59. For more information, call (714) 556-2787 or visit scfta.org.
FRIDAY TILL SUNDAY
Polar Paradise
Polar Paradise will feature a weekend of holiday-inspired events with the lighting of Newport Bay, singing, Santa’s arrival, a puppet show and desserts. The event is at Newport Dunes Beach Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. For more information and schedule of events, call (949) 729-3800 or visit newportdunes.com.
TILL DEC. 20
Photos with Santa
Professional photos may be taken with Santa and children in the original Disneyland Bandstand gazebo from noon to 6 p.m. at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. Admission is free. For more information, call (949) 640-5800 or visit rogersgardens.com.
SATURDAY
Holiday ball
The Lemondrop Club will host its 11th annual holiday ball to collect unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program. The event is from 7 p.m. to midnight at Atrium Hotel, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. Singer Vikki Gurdas will perform. Admission is $10. For more information, call (949) 378-6600 or visit lemondropclub.com.