PLANNING AHEAD

POETRY

Drop by the Ugly Mug Cafe, 261 N. Glassell St., Orange, for a poetry reading. Tonight. 8. (714) 997-5610.

COMEDY

Comedian Henry Cho performs at the Irvine Improv, 4255 Campus Drive. Tonight. 8:30. (949) 854-5455. $12-$15.

LECTURE

Docents from the Long Beach Aquarium discuss programs they offer. Oak Canyon Nature Center, Anaheim Hills. 7 tonight. (714) 998-8380. Free.

CHILDREN

Gary Francisco presents an interactive Gold Rush musical show. Garden Grove Regional Library. Thursday. 3:30 p.m. (714) 530-0711. Free.

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Health-related events and support groups are listed in Monday’s Health section. Lectures, social events and volunteer opportunities appear in this section on Tuesday. Books and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.