SEPT. 28
MONTY ALEXANDER TRIO
Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Monty Alexander came to the U.S. from Jamaica almost 60 years ago. Since then, he has become a favorite among jazz aficionados for his vibrant, soulful performances. He has played 23 times at the Montreux Jazz Festival and worked with greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, and Frank Sinatra. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org
SEPT. 29 THROUGH OCT. 1
PACIFIC AIRSHOW
The largest air show in the U.S. runs over three days and features flight demonstrations from teams from across the globe. This year, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will perform for the first time, along with the popular U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the aerobatic Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Watch from the beach, from a reserved seat on the pier, or from the Premier Club, which offers ticketholders free food and drinks. Huntington City Beach, pacificairshow.com
OPENS SEPT. 30
QUIXOTE NUEVO
The modern take on “Don Quixote” follows Jose Quijano as he embarks on a quest to find his lost love. But as he searches for her, he gets lost in his fantasies, putting the people around him in danger. The production features Tejano music and stars Herbert Siguenza of Culture Clash in the lead role. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org
OPENS SEPT. 30
“BOHEMIAN OF THE ARROYO SECO: IDAH MEACHAM STROBRIDGE”
The exhibit looks at the influence of Idah Meacham Strobridge, who moved to the Arroyo Seco neighborhood of Los Angeles in 1891 and operated a book bindery and art gallery in the early 1900s. The gallery was a popular meeting place for writers and artists of the time, and this show features the work of the Arts and Crafts community, particularly plein-air paintings and works with Southwestern themes. UCI Institute and Museum of California Art, 18881 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949-476-0294, imca.uci.edu
SEPT. 30
A CONVERSATION WITH TARA WESTOVER
Westover’s memoir, “Educated,” was a critical and commercial hit in 2018. In the book, she details her childhood growing up in a home with a father who opposed public education and never allowed her to attend school. Despite that, she eventually graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University and earned a Ph.D. in history from Trinity College at Cambridge University. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
