To Do This Weekend 5/9-5/11

500 Clown: Frankenstein, 5/9-5/10 @ 8 p.m.
The Chicago-based ensemble, 500 Clown, combines circus arts, improvisation and action-based performance that catapults the performers into extreme physical and emotional risk and makes the audience active participants in the thrilling ride. In short: It sounds awesome.
Orange County Performing Artscenter
600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa CA 92626
714-556-2787

Flock Of '80s, 5/9 @ 8 p.m.
Bust out your leg warmers and shoulder pads!
Renaissance Dana Point
24701 Del Prado Ave. Dana Point CA 92629
949-661-6003

ARCE LECTURE: DEFENDING THE DEAD, ADAPTATIONS IN BURIAL PRACTICE AT THE END OF THE NEW KINGDOM, 5/10 @ 3:30 p.m.
Dr. Kara Cooney, Research Associate, Getty Institute, and frequent commentator on National Geographic and Discovery Channel discusses the burial process of Ancient Egypt. Price: FREE
Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana CA 92701
714-567-3600

Irvine Animal Care Center Open House, 5/10 @ 10 a.m.
In celebration of Irvine Animal Care's 26th anniversary the event will feature pet-related vendors, a silent auction, pet toy sale, and more.
Irvine Animal Care Center
6405 Oak Cyn. Irvine CA 92618
949-724-7740

Mighty Mama Skate-o-rama, 5/11
The fifth annual Mighty Mama Skate-o-Rama invites chicks of all ages who skate to throw down in a non-competitive, family-friendly environment. Aunts and happily child-frees are welcome, too. Price $10 entry fee; free for spectators.
Laguna Niguel Skateboard Park
27745 Alicia Pkwy. Laguna Niguel CA 92677