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Theater

* The Actores de Santa Ana production of the “MEChA( Mural Play” by Louis Olivos Jr. opens at the French Park Theater, 602 N. French St., Santa Ana. 8 tonight. $10. Through Aug. 29. (714) 539-2130.

* The Irvine Community Theatre production of “The Boys in the Band” by Mart Crowley closes at Turtle Rock Community Park, 1 Sunnyhill Drive, Irvine. 8 tonight. $8-$10. (949) 857-5496.

* “The Heiress,” a drama based on Henry James’ “Washington Square,” closes at the Theatre District, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. 8 tonight. $15-$20. (714) 435-4043.

Pop/Rock

* D.F.P., Headchange, Gutwrench, Bad Luck, the Nobs, Society’s Unwanted and others play at the Shack, 1160 N. Kraemer Blvd., Anaheim. 7 tonight. Cover. (714) 630-0121.

* The Outfield, Parkaimoon and Psychic Rain play at the Galaxy Concert Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. 8 tonight. $17.50-$19.50. (714) 957-0600.

* The Co-Dependents, the Crowd, Pusher and Dumbfounded play at Linda’s Doll Hut, 107 S. Adams St., Anaheim. 9 tonight. $7. (714) 533-1286.

* Insect Surfers, the Mysteries and the Torpedoes play at Club Mesa, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. 9 tonight. Cover. (949) 642-8448.

Jazz/Blues

* Craig Chaquico and the Theo Bishop Project play at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 8 tonight. $19.50-$21.50. (949) 496-8930.

* The Pete Jolly Trio plays at Spaghettini, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach. 8 tonight. Free. (562) 596-2199.

* The Robert Incelli Latin Jazz Band plays at Steamers Cafe, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. 8 tonight. Two-item minimum and cover. (714) 871-8800.

* The Scott Wilkie Band plays at Restaurant Kikuya, 8052 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach. 8:30 tonight. $10 minimum. (714) 536-6665.

Country/Folk

* Correo Aereo plays at the San Juan Capistrano Regional Library, 31495 El Camino Real. 7 and 9 tonight. $3-$6. (949) 248-7469. Story, F2.

* Katy Moffatt and Dennis Roger Reed play at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center St., Anaheim. 7:30 tonight. $10. (949) 646-1964.

* Patty Booker sings at the Old Towne Brewing Co., 186 N. Atchison St., Orange. 8:30 tonight. Free. (714) 744-4181.

* Jann Browne plays at the Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 8:30 tonight. Free. (949) 493-3188.

Dance

* The Anaheim Ballet presents “Beach Blanket Ballet” at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre, Lemon and Sycamore streets, Anaheim. 7:30 tonight. $5. (714) 520-0904.

Events

* The Los Colores Cat Show takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today. $6. Also Sunday. (714) 765-8900.

* A Tailgate Party and Firefighter Chili Cook-off benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. takes place at Edison International Field in Anaheim. 2 p.m. today. $30, includes food, live music and admission to the Angels/Tigers game. (714) 550-0161.

* A luau with food, music and a Polynesian floor show takes place at the Garden Grove United Methodist Church, 12741 Main St. 5:30 p.m. today. $20. Children under 10 are free. (714) 534-1070.

For Children

* Geri Keams tells Native American folk tales at the Children’s Museum at La Habra, 301 S. Euclid St. 11:30 a.m. today. Included with museum admission, $4. (562) 905-9793.

* The Young Conservatory Summer Players present “Wind of a Thousand Tales” by John Glore at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Noon and 2 p.m. today. $5. Also Sunday at 2 and 4 p.m. (714) 708-5555.

--Compiled by Ken Williams