Dance the night away on the McKinney stage to big band classics performed by Joey Sellers and the Saddleback College Big Band. Light refreshments, including soft drinks, are included with all general admission tickets. 7:30 p.m. July 16 at McKinney Theatre, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo.

Journey to a fascinating point in Japan’s history when cotton and indigo – two epic plants – forever changed Japan’s textile world. Meet the masters who are preserving the old traditions of natural indigo dyeing and meet the quilters who have dedicated their quiltmaking to working with antique cotton. 1:30 p.m. July 18 at Bowers Museum.

A night of laughter, mystery and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a prime suspect. Each ticket includes a live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. 6 p.m. Saturday Nights at Embassy Suites Anaheim-Orange. Check the website for ticket availability.