• Critical Mass Radio Show Hosted by Richard Franzi (OC Talk Radio), Tuesday, 4 p.m., Guests (March 12): Experian President of Partner Solutions Jennifer Leuer; UPS Protection Inc. CEO Dan Coffman
• Business Growth Café Radio Show and Podcast With Angelo Ponzi (OC Talk Radio), Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Guests (March 12): Optimum Comp Advantage Inc. founder and President Tim Silva
Tuesday, March 12
• Luncheon Roundtable: How to Retain and Promote Women in STEM (UCI Applied Innovation, The Center for Creative Leadership), Irvine, 11:45 a.m., free, (949) 824-2683, goo.gl/mg2XVm
• The Entrepreneur’s Journey (Risk Management Association of Orange County), Irvine, 11:45 a.m., $25-$35, goo.gl/LgTzo3
• Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards (Orange County Business Journal), Irvine, noon, $175, (949) 833-8373, ocbj.com/bizevents
• Raising Capital for Your Business (SCORE Chapter 114), Rancho Santa Margarita, 6 p.m., free, (714) 550-7369, orangecounty.score.org
Thursday, March 14
• Illumina Lunch and Learn: Emerging Methods in Next Generation Sequencing (Orange County Inland Empire SBDC, UCI Applied Innovation), Irvine, noon, free, (949) 824-2683, goo.gl/RpDyPC
• Innovation Advisors Program Lunch Reception and Wayfinder Showcase (UCI Applied Innovation), Irvine, 4 p.m., free, (949) 824-2683, goo.gl/3aASeK
• The Digital Experience Intensive (American Marketing Association–Orange County), Newport Beach, 5 p.m., $20-$45, amaoc.org/events
• Drive New Business with Social Media + Facebook Ads (SCORE Chapter 114), Fullerton, 6 p.m., free, (714) 550-7369, orange county.score.org
• Proven Digital Marketing Tactics to Grow Your Business (SCORE Chapter 114), Laguna Woods, 6 p.m., free, (714) 550-7369, orange county.score.org
Friday, March 15
• Lunch and Learn (UCI Applied Innovation), Irvine, noon, free, (949) 824-2683, goo.gl/9veQB9
Monday, March 18
• The Power of PPC Advertising: Google Ads, Bing Ads & Paid Search in Action (SCORE Chapter 114), Irvine, 10:30 a.m., free, (714) 550-7369, orangecounty.score.org
Wednesday, March 20
• IQ vs. EQ: The Professional Battle for Success (The CFO Leadership Council), Irvine, 7:15 a.m., free for members, $65 for nonmembers, goo.gl/kPz1WR
• Orange County Job Fair (Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs), Orange, 11 a.m., free, goo.gl/XGsLXz
• March Mixer (Asian Business Association Orange County), Santa Ana, 5:30 p.m., $20, (949) 222-2291, abaoc.org/events
• Strictly Networking Network Breakfast (Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce), Laguna Hills, every Tuesday, 7 a.m., $11, (949) 542-6016, lagunahillschamber.com
• The Inside Edge-A Breakfast Forum (Inside Edge), Newport Beach, every second and fourth Wednesday, 6:45 a.m., $35-$45, (949) 460-4242, insideedge.org
• Ellevate OC: Networking for Professional Women (Ellevate Network), Costa Mesa, every third Wednesday, 5:45 p.m., cost varies, (949) 487-0302, goo.gl/aWPr3D
• Monthly Chamber Mixer (Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce), Garden Grove, every third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., free, (714) 638-7950, gardengrovechamber.com/events
• Note Panel (Orange County Real Estate Investors Association), Costa Mesa, every second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., free for members, $20 for nonmembers, (866) 200-1435, ocreia.com
• Jazz Vocalist Lara Solnicki (Saddleback College), Mission Viejo, March 11, 7:30 p.m., $7-$10, (949) 582-4656, goo.gl/JWTdZU
• Breathe & Bands: A Winning & Cheap Combination (RYU–Fashion Island), Newport Beach, March 13, 5 p.m., free, goo.gl/EvkM4R
• Painting & Prosecco (Resort at Pelican Hill), Newport Beach, March 13, 5:30 p.m., $85, (888) 507-6427, goo.gl/C7Tn5Q
• What Next in Saudi Arabia After Khashoggi? (World Affairs Council Orange County), Irvine, 6 p.m., $50-$65, (949) 253-5751, worldaffairscouncil.org
• Leslie Odom Jr. (Pacific Symphony), Costa Mesa, March 15-16, 8 p.m., cost varies, (714) 755-5799, pacificsymphony.org
• Golden Years Vintage Market (Cameo Appearance Vintage), Santa Ana, March 16, 11 a.m., free, goo.gl/QyUsc6
• Irish Festival (Mission Viejo Activities Committee), Mission Viejo, March 16, 11 a.m., free, (949) 830-7066, mvactivities.com/irish-festival
• The Fauré Quartett (Segerstrom Center for the Arts), Costa Mesa, March 19, 8 p.m., cost varies, (714) 556-2787, scfta.org
