There’s always something interesting to do in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Here is a sampling of entertainments this week and also save-the-date events to put on your calendar.
EVENTS
L.A. Zoo Lights: Self-guided tour of light displays including a new pop-up storybook, 3-D animations, a disco ball forest, a light and sound wall that dances to music, the Tunnel of Lights and a water laser show, opens 6-10 p.m. Nov. 15. Hours: 6-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 5 (except closed on Nov. 28, Dec. 24-25). Santa Claus appearance, 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 15-17, 22-24, 29-30; also, Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-23 (additional fee for photos). Admission varies (value nights or premium nights): preview week (Nov. 15-21) $12; other dates from $14.95 to $21.95 for ages 13 and older, and $11.95 to $16.95 ages 2-12; check website for VIP admission. Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. 323-644-4200. www.lazoolights.org
Light the Night at Westfield Topanga’s The Village: AJ Gibson hosts the event that includes performances by LA Follies, the Mini Pop Kids and Snowfall plus an appearance by Santa Claus, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 15. Free admission. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. 6250 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. bit.ly/32wluZI
Mercado Sagrado: An arts and healing arts festival with musical performances, marketplace and workshops, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 16 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17. Admission $65 per day; $120 for both days; $75 on day of event. Fees for some workshops (check website). King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.mercado-sagrado-fair.com/
Christmas at The Grove: Leslie Odom Jr is the host for the event that includes music from Malea Emma, Tori Kelly, Isaac Slade (the Fray) and the Tenors plus fireworks and Santa Claus appearance, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Free admission. Event is present by Citi, with BMW, the Italian Tourist Board and Uber. 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. bit.ly/2WWyWVl
The Cinderella Homes of Jean Vandruff: Author Chris Lukather discusses the topic at a meeting of the San Fernando Valley Historical Society, 7 p.m. Nov. 21. Free/donations. New Life Church, 10650 Reseda Blvd., Porter Ranch. 818-365-7810. www.sfvhs.com
Los Angels Auto Show: Car culture event with display of new cars, test drives and after-market products exhibits, opens 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Nov. 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Nov. 23; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 24; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 25-26; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 27; 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 28; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Nov. 29-30; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 1. Admission $15 in advance online until Nov. 22 when tickets will be $20 online; $35 for early entry at 8 a.m. on selected dates (online only purchase); check website for other tickets options. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St. laautoshow.com
Bianchi Planetarium at Cal State Northridge: “Autumn Sky” show, 7:30, and “On the Road to a Billion Planets,” 8:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Minimum age 8. Tickets $6 for one show; $10 for both. Parking in Lot G4. Adjacent to Citrus Hall on campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. For show, 818-677-5601. For tickets, 818-677-2488. www.csun.edu; bit.ly/2CncEmi
Light Up Main Street! Newhall: Music, food trucks and special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 23 (rescheduled from Nov. 16). Christmas tree lighting, 7:30 p.m. Free admission. In front of the Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main St. oldtownnewhall.com/events/light-up-main/
Hollywood Christmas Parade: The 88th annual parade is hosted by Dean Cain, Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Elizabeth Stanton and Montel Williams. Concert (you must have a grandstand ticket), 5 p.m. Dec. 1. Parade begins, 6 p.m. Parade participants include celebrities from movies and television, equestrian teams, marching bands and Santa Claus. Grand marshal is Mario Lopez. Grandstand seat tickets $32.50 and up. Free for street viewing. Parade route: Hollywood Boulevard at Orange Drive, east on Hollywood to Vine Street, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard, west on Sunset to Orange. www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org
ART
Hillcrest Galleria at Hillcrest Center for the Arts: “Bring on the Color!” group show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 15. Reception, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 16 (reservations required by email: conejoarts@gmail.com). Artists: Paul Finkel, MD, Sandra Sue Ford, Brent Hanson, Rick Horn, Kathryn Kearney, Rod Seeley, Geri Schonberg. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; call or email for possible weekend hours. Exhibit runs through Jan. 7. 805-381-2747. 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. conejoarts@gmail.com. www.conejoarts.org/galleria
Collage Artists of America’s Pop-Up Boutique: Shop for original art, accessories, cards, clothing, jewelry and toys, 1:30-4 p.m. Nov. 16. Event also includes a collage workshop for children. San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard St., Tarzana. Email: caa@collageartists.org. www.collageartists.org
ReflectSpace Gallery: “Fragmented Futures,” presented by the Afghan American Artists & Writers Association. Opening reception with a musical performance and reading, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 16. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit runs through Jan. 12. Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. 818-548-2021. www.aaawa.net; bit.ly/33x0naI
Brand Library & Art Center: “The Nothing That Is,” group show that explores the possible alienating effects of technology. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 16. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Jan. 17. 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. 818-548-2051. brandlibrary.org
The Salon at Automatic Sweat: “Ted Pim – Empire Lines,” oil paintings. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 16. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Exhibit runs through Dec. 1. 2656 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-839-3100. www.automaticsweat.com
ONGOING ART
Embed Gallery: “OrganicSynthetic,” group show.. Artists include: Sophia Allison, Debbie Carlson, Deborah Jarchow, Theresa Knopf, Julie Kornblum, Debbie McAfee, Arlene Mead, Jen Snoeyink, Sarah Stone, Darlyn Susan Yee. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through Nov. 22. 9410 Owensmouth Ave., Chatsworth. www.1111acc.org/gallery
La Galeria Gitana: “All Creatures Great and Small,” group show. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday; noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 22. 120 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando. 818-898-7708. galeriagitana.com; www.facebook.com/galeriagitana/
Radiant Space: “Laurie Shapio: Alchemy Tunnel.” Gallery hours for this exhibit: noon-3 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through Nov. 23. 1444 N. Sierra Bonita Ave., Los Angeles. 323-522-4496. radiantspacela.com
San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center: “Women Painters West: Falling into Place.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 23. 18312 Oxnard St., Tarzana. 818-697-5525. www.sfvacc.org; womenpainterswest.org
Topanga Canyon Gallery: “Three Women Show,” art from Farideh Azad, Connie Cambardella, Eugenia Shapiro. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday; noon-8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibits run through Nov. 24. 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 109, Topanga. 310-455-7909. www.topangacanyongallery.com/about
Fahey/Klein Gallery: “Stephen Wilkes: Day to Night,” photography. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 148 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. 323-934-2250. www.faheykleingallery.com
Kopeikin Gallery: “Rebecca Bird: Circles.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Dec. 14. 2766 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-559-0800. www.kopeikingallery.com
Kohn Gallery: “Octavio Abundez: Facts, contradictions, puzzles.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through mid-December (call to confirm closing). 1227 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-461-3311. www.kohngallery.com
Realm: Art Salon Chinatown presents “The Nearness of You: Reflections on Nature” from Cathy Lu, Carole Kim and Victoria Tao. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through Jan. 11. Chinatown Central Plaza, 425 Gin Ling Way, Los Angeles. 213-628-4663. artsalonchinatown.com/exhibitions
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery: “Loitering is delightful,” a group show. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through Jan. 12. Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. www.lamag.org
Frame of Mind Gallery: Frame of Mind Pictures presents “50th Anniversary Woodstock Exhibit,” folk art, photography and posters from the 1969 event. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 16. 225 N. Maryland Ave., Glendale. 818-738-0736. bit.ly/2MZcXdM
BOOKS
Friends of the Valley Plaza Branch Library used book sale: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16. 12311 Vanowen St., North Hollywood. 818-765-9251. bit.ly/33dgsCq
Randy Grubb: Discusses and signs “From Mind to Metal,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16. Autobooks-Aerobooks, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
Marie Kondo: Discusses her picture book “Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship,” with illustrator Salina Yoon, 3 p.m. Nov. 16. Admission $20; $35 includes book; $50 for parent and child age 12 and younger and the book. Aratani Theatre at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles. bit.ly/2BMmyOa
Author Event at North Hollywood Regional Branch Library: Author Tim DeRoche and artist Daniel González discuss “The Ballad of Huck & Miguel” with podcaster Kitty Felde, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17. González’ original art for the book on display. Books will be available for purchase. Portion of sales benefits the regional branch library. Reservations for the free event are requested on eventbrite. 5211 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-766-7185. bit.ly/32gZMsg
Clay McLeod: Signs “The Remaking,” 4 p.m. Nov. 17. Dark Delicacies, 822 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. 818-556-6660. darkdel.com
Russ: Signs “It’s All in Your Head,” 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Wristband. Barnes & Noble, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-525-0270. bit.ly/2rwctCX
Book Fair at West Valley Family YMCA: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21-22 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 23. 18810 Vanowen St., Reseda (in building located in back of parking lot). 818-774-2840.
Anthony Mora: Presents and signs “Virtual Velocity,” 7 p.m. Nov. 21. The evening also includes performances and readings by Ann Convery and Bill See. Reservations required. NoHo Theater 68, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. bit.ly/2rDR6zP
COMEDY
The Bunker comedy shows: Seth Lawrence hosts two night of comedy: Subhah Agarwal, Grant Lyon, Paul Douglas Moomjean and Gibran Saleem, 8 p.m. Nov. 15; and also, Nick Aragon, Ginny Hogan, David Rosenberg and Chris Thayer, 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Doors open, 7:30 p.m. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. BYOB. The Bunker, 2200 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank (enter from the alley off of North Myers Street; see map on website). thebunkerlosangeles.com
Comedy a la Carte at Little Grace: 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Minimum age: 18. Doors open, 7 p.m. Tickets $30 in advance; $40. Two-item minimum purchase. 661 S. Harvard Blvd., second floor, Los Angeles. comedyalc.com
Desi Valley Girls Night Out: South Asian female comedians Subhah Agarwal, Zara Khan, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Mansi Mehra, Monrok and Mona Shaikh, 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Minimum age: 18. Doors open, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance; $30. San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard St., Tarzana. www.minorityreportz.com
Rollin’ with My Homies: Santina Muha hosts an improv show inspired by characters from movies and television who used a wheelchair (performers: Lauren Lapkus, Diona Reasonover, Carl Tart, Paul F. Tompkins) plus special guest Ernie Espinoza, who lives with a mobility disorder, discusses entertainment portrayals and a question and answer session with the audience, 9 p.m. Nov. 17 Tickets $7. Upright Citizens Brigade-Sunset, 5419 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. bit.ly/2Cq8ZnJ
New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash: Nick Cobb, Dan Gabriel, Jason Love and Kira Soltanovich, 7 p.m. Dec. 31. East Coast New Year’s Eve countdown follows the show. Minimum age: 13. Tickets $25. Scherr Forum Theatre at Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bit.ly/32FTq64
DANCE
L.A. Dance Project: “L.A. Dances,” 10 Los Angels premiers and six world premiers by choreographers: Kyle Abraham, Shannon Gillen, Madeline Hollander, Charm La’Donna, Bella Lewitzky, Benjamin Millepied, Gianna Reisen, Tino Sehgal, Janine Taylor, Emily Mast & Zack Winokur. Performances: 8 p.m. Nov. 15-24 (Thursday-Sunday). Tickets $45. Check website for specific dances on each night. 2245 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-622-5995 (call between 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday). www.ladanceproject.org
Astana Ballet Theater: The ballet company from Kazakhstan performs “The Heritage of the Great Steppe” a Kazakh folk dance, and “A Fuego Lento” and “Love Fear Loss,” two one-act ballets from choreographer Ricardo Amarnate, and choreographer Nicolo Fonte’s “Love’s Lost Idols,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets $85 and up. Saban Theater, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. eventticketboss.com
Forever Flamenco presents Sonikete Blues – Woodshedding: A fusion of flamenco with delta blues songs, 8 p.m. Nov. 24. Tickets $40; $50 (first two rows seating). Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles. 323-663-1525. www.fountaintheatre.com
An Irish Christmas: Kerry Irish Productions presents a celebration of the holiday with dance, music and singing, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20; 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Tickets $47; $50. Scherr Forum Theatre at Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com/an-irish-christmas
MOVIES
Latinx21 Shorts Fest: 3-9 p.m. Nov. 16. Register online. Free but donations will benefit RAICES, a nonprofit that provides free/low-cost legal services to immigrant children, families and refugees in Texas. Toolbox LA, 9410 Owensmouth Ave., Chatsworth. bit.ly/2Xa3nHU
Calabasas Library Film Fanatics: Screening of a musical documentary about Jewish songwriters who wrote popular Christmas music, 6 p.m. Nov. 20. Call for the title. Patrons are welcome to bring their dinner. 200 Civic Center Way. 818-225-7616. calabasaslibrary.org
Alex Film Society presents the 22nd annual The Three Stooges on the Big Screen: Short films, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Raffle baskets fundraiser for the society. Tickets $17. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. 818-243-2611. bit.ly/33IvX5J
MUSEUM
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Nov. 16: “Christmas Around the World,” display of Christmas trees decorated to represent the 26 countries that President Ronald Reagan visited while in office, opens 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and runs through Jan. 5. Exhibit also includes “An American Winter, Impressions in Watercolor” by Thomas William Jones. Also, a display of the “Gold Star Memorial Tree,” for Gold Star family members to add an ornament for their loved one (main lobby and no admission required to add an ornament). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Admission to the museum $29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; $19.95 ages 3-10. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 800-410-8354. www.reaganlibrary.com
Getty Center: Nov. 19: “Balthazar: A Black African King in Medieval and Renaissance Art,” through Feb. 16. Ongoing: “Manet and Modern Beauty,” through Jan. 12; “True Grit: American Prints and Photographs from 1900-1950,” through Jan. 19; “Peasants in Pastel: Millet and the Pastel Revival,” through May 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. Parking $20; $15 after 3 p.m. Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
ONGOING MUSEUM
California Museum of Art: “Empathy: Beneath the Surface,” group show with art by Marissa Caichiolo, Tom Everhart, Hung Liu, John Nava, Simphiwe Ndzube, Marjorie Salvaterra and Ami Vitale, through Feb. 16. Hours: noon-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $6. Second level of The Oaks Mall, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. www.cmato.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: New: “The Medea Insurrection: Radical Women Artists Behind the Iron Curtain,” group show originally curated by Susanne Altmann for the Albertinum (Staatliche Kunstsammlungen) in Dresden, Germany. Opens noon-5 p.m. Nov. 10. Exhibit runs through April 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (closed when exhibits change; check the website). Free admission. 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-216-1600. www.wendemuseum.org
MUSIC
Verdi Chorus: “Sound and Fury” with music by Lehár, Puccini and Verdi, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16; 2 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets $30; $40. First United Methodist Church, 1008 11th St., Santa Monica. 800-838-3006. www.verdichorus.org
Melissa Etheridge: 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $57 and up. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 323-850-2000. bit.ly/2rE4J1Y
Madonna – Madame X Tour: Doors open, 7:30 p.m. Concerts: 10:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17; 19-21 and 23-25. Check website for check-in rules. Tickets $250 and up. The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. wiltern.com
Fiato String Quartet: Program of music by Brahms, 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets $56; $46 ages 60 and older. University Synagogue, 11960 Sunset Blvd., Brentwood. 310-558-3500. themusicguild.org
Piano Spheres presents Vicki Ray and Friends: Program of music by Gerard Grisey, Stephen Lehman and Vicki Ray and Tristan Murail, 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets $40; $20 students. Zipper Concert Hall at Colburn School, 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. pianospheres.org
Jan Daley: 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets $25 (plus dinner or two-drink minimum). Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466-2210. www.catalinajazzclub.com
Glendale Noon Concerts: Aviara Trio (cellist Erin Breene, pianist Ines Irawati and violinist Robert Schumitzky) perform music by Brahms and Astor Piazzolla, 12:10-12:40 p.m. Nov. 20. Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. 818-244-7241. glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com
MUSIC VENUES
Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks: Eric Burdon and the Animals, 8 p.m. Nov. 15 ($41 and up, Kavli Theatre); New West Symphony, with Julien Labro and Jason Vieaux, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 ($30 and up, Kavli); Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin, 8 p.m. Dec. 6 ($42 and up, Kavli); the Beach Boys, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 ($61 and up, Kavli). 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com
Feinstein’s at Vitello’s: Susan Anton, Nov. 15 ($35; $50); Jean-Paul Vignon, Nov. 17 ($25); Marissa Mulder, Nov. 18 ($25; $40); Senri Oe, Nov. 20 ($30; $50); Sharon McNight, Nov. 21 ($25; $40). Concerts begin, 8 p.m. Doors open, 6:30 p.m. Plus two-item minimum ($20). 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. 818-769-0905. www.feinsteinsatvitellos.com
The Canyon-Agoura Hills: Ozomatli, 9 p.m. Nov. 15 ($28); Ace Frehley (KISS), 9 p.m. Nov. 16 ($38); the Association, 9 p.m. Nov. 17 ($28); So Petty, a tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 9 p.m. Nov. 21 ($19.50); Wild Child, a recreation of a 1960s Doors concert, 9 p.m. Nov. 22 ($20); Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, 9 p.m. Nov. 23 ($20); Led Zepagain, a tribute to Led Zeppelin, 9 p.m. Dec. 31 ($35). Ticket price listed is standing room only; table tickets require dinner purchase ($25 minimum); two-drink minimum. Check website for opening acts, dinner options and reservations. 28912 Roadside Drive. 888-645-5006. www.wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com
The Soraya at Cal State Northridge: Camila Meza & the Nectar Orchestra, 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16 ($39 and up); Frankie Avalon, 8 p.m. Nov. 21 ($36 and up); Voctave – The Spirit of the Season, 3 p.m. Dec. 15 ($36 and up). 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-3000. thesoraya.org
RADIO
Battlefield to the Boardroom: Shawn Tiberio hosts a talk show with guests discussing guidance and resources for veterans, 1 p.m. Wednesdays from Pierce College in Woodland Hills. Email: stiberio.kpcr@gmail.com. kpcradio.com
THEATER
Fifteen Men in a Smoke-Filled Room: A play by Colin Speer Crowley about the 1920 presidential nominee Warren G. Harding – was it destiny or calculated cleverness by Harding’s campaign manager? – opens 7 p.m. Nov. 15; 8 p.m. Nov. 16; 2 p.m. Nov. 17. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 15. No shows Nov. 28-29. Also, shows at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 8. Tickets $35. Theatre 40 in the Reuben Cordova Theatre on the Beverly Hills High School campus, 241 S. Moreno Drive. 310-364-0535. www.theatre40.org
Unraveled: Collaborative Artists Ensemble presents the play by Jennifer Blackmer about a daughter taking care of her ill mother and lessons learned from a hospice nurse, opens 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 8. Tickets $20; $15 seniors and students. The Sherry Theater, 11052 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 323-860-6569. unraveled.bpt.me; www.collaborativeartistsensemble.com
The Hard Problem: L.A. Theatre Works presents a staged reading of the play by Tom Stoppard, 8 p.m. Nov. 15, 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 16 and 4 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets $65. Shows are recorded for later broadcast on radio and other broadcasts. Tickets $45; $65; $15 students. James Bridges Theater at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, 235 Charles E. Young Drive, Westwood. 310-827-0889. www.latw.org
In the Mood: A comedy by Stephen Fife about love and sex, preview 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Opens 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Show runs 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Dec. 14. Tickets $10 preview; $20 (access tickets online under Store heading). Ark Theatre, 5708 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-856-8068. www.arktickets.org
Women in Love: Antaeus Theatre Co. presents a staged reading of the play based on the D.H. Lawrence novel adapted by Douglas Langworthy and Art Manke, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets $15. Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale. 818-506-1983. antaeus.org/shows/classic-sundays/
StoryTime: The Group Rep presents an evening of personal stories, 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Minimum age: 18. Tickets $12. Lonny Chapman Theatre, main stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-590. www.thegrouprep.com
Millennium Magic XX: Magicians Jeanine Anderson and George Tovar present fellow magicians from the Magic Castle, 8 p.m. Nov. 22-23; 2 p.m. Nov. 24. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $25 first two rows. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. www.theatrewest.org
ONGOING THEATER
Blithe Spirit: The comedy by Noel Coward about a twice-married man whose seance experiment unexpectedly brings back his deceased first wife, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $34; $30 ages 65 and older. Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. 818-244-8481. www.glendalecentretheatre.com
The Spanish Prayer Book: World premiere of a play by Angela J. Davis about an atheist who faces a moral dilemma after discovering illuminated Hebrew manuscripts. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 23. Play is inspired by a true story. Tickets $34; pay-what-you-can on Sundays. Road Theatre on Magnolia, located in the NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. www.roadtheatre.org
Always Running: The world premiere of a play by Hector Rodriguez and Luis J. Rodriguez, based on Luis J. Rodriguez’s memoir, about leaving a life of drugs and crime in order to create a healthier life. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 24. Tickets $25; $22 seniors and students. CASA 0101, 2101 E. First St., Boyle Heights. 323-263-7684. www.casa0101.org
The 7 Stages of Grieving: A play by Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman with stories told about Australian Aboriginal history. Skylight Theatre Co. and United Stages present this first professional Aboriginal production in Los Angeles. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday; 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 24. Tickets $20 and up. Skylight Theatre, 1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 866-811-4111. www.unitedtix.org; www.unitedstages.org; www.skylighttheatre.org
Summer – The Donna Summer Musical: The musical about the singer-songwriter by Robert Cary, Colman Domingo and Des McAnuff and music by Pete Bellotte, Paul Jabara, Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer and others. Show runs 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 24. Minimum recommended age: 12 (no children ages 4 and younger allowed). Tickets $39 and up. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Theatre information, 323-468-1770. Tickets 800-982-2787. bit.ly/33Vqkki
The Abuelas: The West Coast premiere of a play by Stephanie Alison Walker about a woman who suffers the consequences after a family secret is revealed. Show runs 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16; 2 p.m. Nov. 24; 8 p.m. Nov. 25. Tickets $35. Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale. 818-506-1983. www.antaeus.org
Fruition: A play by Alexis DeLaRosa about four strangers who must decide to trust each other in a lawless future society. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 7. No shows Nov. 29-Dec. 1. More shows, 8 p.m. Nov. 21 and 25 and Dec. 5. Tickets $25. Theatre of Note, 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. 323-856-8611. www.theatreofnote.com
Between Riverside and Crazy: The 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy drama by Stephen Adly Guirgis about the tribulations an ex-cop has with his recently paroled son, the son’s friends, a lawsuit and life in a rent-controlled New York City apartment. Minimum age: 16. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Monday through Dec. 15. Tickets $40; $45. Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles. 323-663-1525. www.fountaintheatre.com
Miracle on 34th Street – A Live Musical Radio Play: Actors Co-op presents the play, based on the 1947 Lux Radio broadcast by Lance Arthur Smith and original songs by Jon Lorenz. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 15. Also, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $39; $35 ages 60 and older; $30 students. David Schall Theatre at Actors Co-op, 1760 N. Gower St., Hollywood (on the campus of First Presbyterian Church). 323-462-8460, Ext. 300. www.actorsco-op.org
Eight Nights: Antaeus Theatre Company presents a play by Jennifer Maisel about a German Jewish refugee and her family. Show runs 2 p.m. Nov. 17; 8 p.m. Nov. 18; 8 p.m. Nov. 22-23 and Nov. 29-30; dates through Dec. 16. Tickets $15; $35. Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale. antaeus.org
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit: Storybook Theatre presents a new musical by Matt Dahan and Anthony Gruppuso for children and their families based on Beatrix Potter’s story, runs 1 p.m. Saturday through March 22. Tickets $15. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. 818-761-2203. www.theatrewest.org
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