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Music

* Soprano Angelika Kirchschlager sings at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive. 8 tonight. $18-$25. (949) 854-4646.

Pop/Rock

* The Abyssinians, the Fresh Roots Reggae Band and Badfish play at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 8 tonight. $15-$17. (949) 496-8930.

* David Wilcox, Rock Paper Scissors and Brooke Ramel play at the Galaxy Concert Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. 8 tonight. $17.50-$19.50. (714) 957-0600. Story, F2.

* Sarah Abrams, Attack Tank, Rattlesnakes and Swindle play at Koo’s, 1505 N. Main St., Santa Ana. 8 tonight. Free. (714) 648-0937.

* The Living End, Under the Starry Sky and Sparkle Jet UK play at Linda’s Doll Hut, 107 S. Adams St., Anaheim. 9 tonight. $3. (714) 533-1286.

Jazz/Blues

* The Freddie Brooks Blues Band plays at Spaghettini, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach. 7:30 tonight. Free. (562) 596-2199.

* The Jon Myer Trio plays at Steamers Cafe, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. 8 tonight. Two-item minimum. (714) 871-8800.

* The Paul Carman Trio plays at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach. 8 tonight. Free. (949) 494-3027.

Art

* “Beethoven: Musical Treasures From the Age of Revolution and Romance” continues through Sunday at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today. $2-$6. (714) 567-3600.

* “Colonies of American Impressionism: Cos Cob, Old Lyme, Shinnecock and Laguna Beach” and “Don Bachardy: Four Decades of Los Angeles Artists” continue through April 11 at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today. $4-$5. (949) 494-6531.

Stage

* The Tom Jones-Harvey Schmidt musical “The Fantasticks” continues through Sunday at the Cal State Fullerton Arena Theatre, 800 N. State College Blvd. 8 tonight. $11-$15. (714) 278-3371.

* “Play Strindberg,” by Frederick Durrenmatt, continues through April 11 on the South Coast Repertory Second Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 8 tonight. $26-$43. (714) 708-5555.

Lectures

* “1999 Biennial” artist Jacci Den Hartog discusses her work at noon, and Ron Steen discusses the art of Vincent Van Gogh at 7 p.m., at the Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. The Hartog lecture is included with museum admission, $4-$5; $12-$15 for the Van Gogh lecture. (949) 759-1122.

* Archeologist Jay Bisno speaks on Phoenicians and the Royal Purple Dye Trade at the Jewish Community Center of Orange County, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. 7:30 p.m. $7-$15. (714) 755-0340.

Comedy

* Ron Ruhman hosts the Soapbox Variety Comedy Showcase at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill, 17296 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach. 8 tonight. Minimum. (714) 848-0113.

Events

* A Women’s Festival recognizing the accomplishments and talents of women in various fields takes place in Chapman University’s Argyros Forum, 333 N. Glassell St., Orange. 7-9 p.m. Free. (714) 997-6735.

Film

* “Guimba the Tyrant” screens in Room 206 of Chapman University’s Argyros Forum, 333 N. Glassell St., Orange, as part of the school’s African film series. 8 tonight. Free. (714) 997-6607.

For Kids

* Underground Cities, a program for ages 4 to 6 about the hidden world of moles, ants, gophers and other creatures, takes place at the Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, Anaheim. 1 p.m. $3. (714) 998-8380.

--Compiled by Ken Williams