PLANNING AHEAD

CONCERT

Bluesman John Hammond performs at the Coach House, San Juan Capistrano. 8 p.m. tonight. $13.50-$15.50. (949) 496-8930.

JAZZ

Enjoy the annual Newport Beach Jazz Festival. Hyatt Newporter. Saturday and Sunday. $30 daily, two-day pass $50, VIP tickets $125. (949) 650-5483.

WRITERS

Marilyn Gould addresses the National Writers Assn. Noon Saturday, Claim Jumper, 18050 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. $10-$20. (562) 431-7795.

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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.

BALLET: Ballet Pacifica performs “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” 8 tonight. 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Irvine Barclay Theatre. $17-$20. (949) 854-4646.