Calendar as of Aug. 27, 2013

Concert in the Park
Aug. 28
Pack your lawn chair and blankets to relax to music. Fun for all ages with food available to purchase. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Hart Park Band Shell, 701 S. Glassell St., Orange, Calif. Information: (714) 744-5599.

Concert in the Park
Aug. 28
Live music from various genres will be playing in the park in the city of Brea. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to have your own picnic, or purchase snacks courtesy of the community partners. Free. 6:30 p.m. City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, Calif. Information: (714) 990-7722.

Ceramics
Aug. 28
Ceramics class for all levels. Classes meet every week in a friendly, creative atmosphere. Willow Green Community and Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, Calif. Information: http://beta.active.com/san-jose-ca/classes/ceramics-2013-2524584?cmp=39-28&ltclickid=08_111191235_09c8ffcf-022f-4092-8950-96bb9fa85258&ltcmp=194590

Reduce, Reuse, Re-imagine.
Aug. 28
In this art exhibit, viewers can see how artists can transform unwanted items to a masterpiece work of art. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. De Saisset Museum, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, Calif. Information: http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibitions/Reduce.cfm

International Street Fair
Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Enjoy food, arts and music from a variety of cultures. Aug. 30, 5-9 p.m;. Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Chapman Avenue at Glassell Street, Orange, Calif. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org/

Pageant of the Masters
Through Aug. 31
Come see the most famous arts with living pictures. Re-creations of the classical artworks to look exactly like the original art. Pageant of the Masters, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif. For tickets and showtimes visit http://ev3.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?linkID=foa&evm=main. Additional information: (949) 494-1145.

Sawdust Festival
Through Sept. 1
The festival will feature more than 200 arts and crafts from area artists. Exhibits allow you to interact with the artists. $7.75 adults, $6.25 seniors, $3.25 children; $15 season pass, and $20 annual pass. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif. Information: (949) 494-3030 or http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/.

Art-A-Fair Festival
Through Sept. 1
Featuring art of 125 artisans. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday ,10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and July 4 and Sept. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Art A Fair, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif. Information: (949) 494-4514 or http://www.art-a-fair.com/about.asp .

A Century of Roses
Sept. 5
Reviewing the past 100 years in rose-related events. Dr. Tommy Cairns, an internationally known rose expert and exhibitor, is scheduled to attend.. 7:30 p.m. Westminster Senior Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Calif. Information: (949) 362-2710 or [email protected]

Beef and Beer Celebration
Sept. 21
Kent County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 850 will host the annual Beef and Beer Celebration. Food proceeds will help fund the chapter’s activities and outreach community. A DJ will provide entertainment. $20. 6-11 p.m. Leipsic Fire Hall, 318 Main St., Dover, Del. Information: (302) 242-8708 or (302) 678-0850.

Basic Computer Class
Tuesdays through Dec. 17
Learn the basics on how to use a computer. Vietnamese tutors are available upon request. Free. 6:30 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3030.

Calligraphy in Vietnamese
Mondays through Dec. 30
Learn the calligraphy technique. Students are to provide class material. Free. 3-5 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3030.

Reading to the Children in Vietnamese
Saturdays through Dec. 28
Volunteer readers will read in the children’s area. Children have one-on-one interactions with the readers and choose which stories to be read. Free. 10:30 a.m. Bascom Library and Community Center, 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3077.

Grief Support Group
Thursdays
The Grief Share Support Group is for mothers who have lost children of any age. The group meets every Thursday evening. 12831 Olive St., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 892-1520 or (714) 343-7516.

Farmers Market
Sundays
Vendors sell fresh produce and other food items. 9 am.-2 pm. Free. Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Lee at (562) 498-6048 or (562) 499-9299.