We’ve been keeping an ear out for events and this weekend’s big one is the annual Corn Festival in La Habra. There’s also Shakespeare in the park, a Civil War tribute, Lobsterfest in Newport, an Angels star at the zoo, live music and movies outside. Here are our picks for this weekend.

ALL WEEKEND

LA HABRA CORN FESTIVAL: The annual event features rides, attractions, games, crafts, live music, food and a parade. And of course, lots and lots of corn on the cob. Hosted by the La Habra Host Lions Club and is one of the group’s signature events. 5:30-11 p.m. Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 5, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 6 at El Centro Lions Park. Information: lahabracornfestival.com

CIVIL WAR DAYS: The Heritage Museum explores the days of the American Civil War with cannon-firing demonstrations, shaking hands with Abraham Lincoln and meeting a blacksmith. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 5-6 at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana. Admission is $5 for adults, $8 for a two-day pass, free for kids 12 and younger. Information: heritagemuseumOC.org

‘FUN HOME’: Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, the Tony Award-winning musical “Fun Home” introduces us to Alison at three different ages, as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood. It’s an honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. “Fun Home” is at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts from August 1-6. Matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 5 and 1 p.m. Sunday August 6. Other shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $29 and up. Information: scfta.org.

ONE ACT SHOWCASE: The Cabrillo Playhouse in San Clemente will present “An Evening of 3 One Acts” on Aug. 4-6 and Aug. 11-13. The first play is “Drive In” by Richard Hellesen and is about three carloads of young adults at an outdoor theater. “Act Three, Scene Five” by Terry Ortwein finds students rehearsing a scene from “Romeo and Juliet.” Things do not go well as off-stage drama affects the performances. The third play, “The Actor’s Nightmare,” by Christopher Durang is about a man who is mistaken for an actor’s understudy and is forced to perform immediately. Tickets are $20. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. When: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-6 and Aug. 11-13. Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m., Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Information: cabrilloplayhouse.org

FRIDAY

“HAIRSPRAY”: Catch the final presentation of the Tony Award-winning musical, “Hairspray,” at the Laguna Playhouse. The production’s heroine, Tracy Turnblad, twists her way into Baltimore stardom while fighting for integration on a local TV dance show. $51-$66. Showtimes are Friday 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 and 7 p.m. 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Information: 949-497-2787 or lagunaplayhouse.com

SUNSET CINEMA: OC Parks presents Sunset Cinema. Watch these movies outdoors starting at dusk: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” Friday, Aug. 4 at Laguna Niguel Regional Park; “A Bug’s Life,” Aug. 11, and “The Sandlot,” Aug. 18, both at Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim. Information: ocparks.com

CONCERT IN THE PARK: Enjoy a live performance by No Duh, a band paying tribute to No Doubt and Gwen Stefani. This group mixes the experience and energy of a live No Doubt and Gwen Stefani solo concert with nostalgic visuals and props of their popular music videos, complete with costume changes and humor. Free. 6-9 p.m. Crown Valley Park Amphitheater. 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: 949-425-5100 or cityoflagunaniguel.org.

SATURDAY

SEE JANE SING: Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch returns to the Festival of Arts to perform in the popular music series Concerts on the Green on Saturday, August 5, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “See Jane Sing” is a musical comedy cabaret show, where Lynch shows off her musical chops and comedic wit and charm. Her live performance takes audiences on a musical journey through songs from Broadway to cabaret with new takes on “If Wishes Were Rainbows,” “Mr. Monotony,” and “Far From the Home I Love,” an epic take on Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda,” as well as a medley of songs that made her cry as a child. Concerts on the Green are free with Festival of Arts Admission. Information: 800-487-3378 or foapom.com/events/concerts-on-the-green

AN ANGEL AT THE ZOO: Join the OC Zoo and Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker for a live animal presentation. Shoemaker will be taking photos with families and many different animals. Zoo admission is free and train tickets for the Irvine Park Railroad are half off for every visitor who wears Angels gear. Parking is $5. Free. 10 a.m.- Noon. 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange. 714-973-6847 or ocparks.com

PODCAST MASTER CLASS: Adam Carolla is a man of many talents. But his ability to juggle multiple projects – stand-up comedy, radio hosting and podcasting, writing best-selling books, producing films and documentaries – and succeed in each of them could be his most impressive. Carolla, the former KROQ “Loveline” host, will be teaching a 6-hour podcast master class at the Irvine Improv at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5. 527 Spectrum Center Drive. The cost is $75 general admission; $150 VIP. Information: 949-854-5455 or irvine.improv.com. (Read more about the class.)

BACKHAUSDANCE RETROSPECTIVE: “Backhausdance: Then & Now”, a choreographic retrospective, celebrates the 15th anniversary season of Orange County’s critically acclaimed contemporary dance company. The event takes place at the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University in Orange at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 5. Bringing together a cast of more than 100 dancers, the evening features signature works from the company’s diverse body of innovative and artistic repertory performed by Backhausdance, founding and previous company dancers, and participants of the 2017 Backhausdance Summer Intensives. Tickets $20 for students and $26.50-$38.50 for the public. Information: chapman.universitytickets.com.

BEACH CLEAN UP: Help Orange County Coastkeeper clean up Calafia Sate Beach in San Clemente while learning about coastal conservation and pollution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Bags and gloves are provided, but participants are welcome to bring grocery/retails bags for resuse, a bucket or reusable water bottle. Close-toed shoes are recommended. Register ahead online or at the beach. 243 Avenida Califia, San Clemente (Once you enter the park drive to the parking lot at the bottom of the hill.) Information and registration: coastkeeper.org/san_clemente_state_beach_cleanup

SUNDAY

LOBSTERFEST: Lobsterfest at Newport Beach is coming this Sunday, August 6, 3 p.m. at Newport Dunes Resort. It’s an is an annual beach party with live Maine lobster is flown in fresh the morning of the event and prepared on site. While feasting, you can enjoy live entertainment on our beachfront stage from West Coast Party Crashers and the kids can take part in activities on the beach provided by Camp James. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire and provide scholarships for Leadership Tomorrow Orange County. General admission ($60) includes a one-pound whole Maine lobster, grilled New York steak, salads, red potatoes, corn on the cob, fresh baked rolls and dessert. $20 for each additional lobster. VIP packages are available with all-you-can-eat lobster. The event is on the Bayside entrance of the Newport Dunes: 101 North Bayside Drive. The event sells out every year. Information: Lobsterfestatnewportbeach.com

SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA: This year, “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Macbeth” will be performed at the popular annual outdoor festival. Shows start at 7 p.m. Schedule: Eisenhower Park at Seal Beach Pier, Aug. 6, Soka University, Aug. 9 and Crown Valley Park in Laguna Niguel, Aug. 13. Information Shakespearebythesea.org

FAIR 5K FUN RUN: Participate in the 9th annual OC Fair 5K Run right before the fair opens for the day. Attendees must register online. Registration includes a timed 5K run, race t-shirt, a medal, a souvenir timing chip and admission into the fair. Children 5 and under are $5. $30-$45. 8 a.m. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: ocfair.com.