PLANNING AHEAD

PUPPETS

First- through fifth-graders can enjoy a medieval-style puppet show. Newport Beach Central Library. Today. 10:30 a.m. Free. (949) 717-3801.

LECTURE

Robert Rauschenberg presents a 60-minute video on the American Master series. Tuesday. Noon. Orange County Museum of Art. Free. (949) 759-1122.

SURFING

The Panasonic Shockwave beach games begin today at the Huntington Beach Pier. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through Aug. 1. Free. (949) 366-4584.

AUTHOR

Media critic Peter Phillips discusses “Censored 1999.” It’s about news that does not get printed. Borders Cerritos. Tuesday. 7 p.m. (562) 809-5775.

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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.