EVENTS
Pasadena Heritage Spring Home Tours: Recorded tours of two house each on two dates. Arroyo de Rey, a 1979 modern home by Conrad Buff & Don Hensman, and the Mosely House, a 1999 house designed by Don Hensman, May 30. The Lansing Beach House, a 1927 house designed by David Witmer and Loyall Watson, and a home to be named later, June 27. Tickets $18 (per each). Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3sCmF6G (a link will be sent for viewing). www.pasadenaheritage.org
Memorial Day online from Forest Lawn-Glendale: The observance begins with a prelude of patriotic music, 9:45 a.m. May 31, followed at 10 a.m. by a Memorial Day message from Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin, the Pledge of Allegiance by United States Army veteran Izzy Barakat, a reading of the presidential proclamation by Major Brenda Threatt, California State Guard, 224th BDE/250th NG Support, Scottish bagpipes and drums by Harry Farrar and the keynote speech by United States Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Burghdorf and her husband Major Andy Burghdorf. The emcees are Michel Ellington and Lora Anderson and Hovsep Hajibekyan from Forest Lawn. The commemoration will be available for later viewing. Watch here: www.facebook.com/ForestLawn
Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary and the City of Santa Clarita: The memorial park and the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial Committee present a ceremony, 10-11:30 a.m. This year’s observance is in honor of those who died during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. The Condor Squadron is scheduled to make a flyover. Following the ceremony there will be a reading of the more than 900 names inscribed on the Veterans Memorial Wall. Registration online in advance is required for attendance on eventbrite here: bit.ly/3yzyZJc. Masks and social distancing required. 23287 N. Sierra Highway, Newhall. www.facebook.com/EternalValleyMemorialPark/?rf=782450135251118; calendar.santa-clarita.com/event/santa_clarita_memorial_day_tribute_2021#.YK66PaFlC3-
Memorial Day Remembrance at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Griffin Memorial Park Mortuary & Crematory: The Westlake Village memorial park’s annual observance includes live music performed by community members, remarks and prayers by Lt. Col. Gary Dickey and Col. Jerry Knotts, 10:45 a.m. (bit.ly/3fP78w2; www.facebook.com/PierceBrosValleyOaks. Masks and social distancing are required. The memorial park is located at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818-889-0902. www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com
Memorial Day at Pioneer Cemetery: San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents the observance with a flag raising, wreath-laying, rifle salute and the playing of “Taps,” 11 a.m.-noon May 31. Participants include Champions in Service, the Marine Corps League-San Fernando Detachment #1277 and the American Legion Post 176. Bring your own chair and water. Masks and social distancing will be required. The cemetery is the second oldest graveyard in the San Fernando Valley. 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. Email: info@sfvhs.com. www.sfvhs.com/monday-may-31-2021-memorial-day-observance-at-pioneer-cemetery-sylmar/
Memorial Day with Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club at Forest Lawn-Glendale: The club, in collaboration with Forest Lawn, presents an outdoors, social distancing program, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The program opens with bagpipe music by Keith Mayberry, a United States Army veteran and Glendale Fire Department firefighter. Participants include Glendale College student Lilit Avetisyan singing the National Anthem; Glendale Police Department Color Guard; remarks by Glendale Fire Department Chaplain Tim Thome; Denise M. Miller, Mike Shaar and Sharon Townsend, from Glendale Sunrise Rotary; Angie Ray, vice president operations at Forest Lawn; and keynote speaker David Viar, Glendale Community College Superintendent-President. The club, and cadets from the Glendale Fire Department, set up a “Field of Honor” display of 1,000 American flags at the the entrance to Forest Lawn-Glendale. The Forest Lawn-Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. More information about the display and Glendale Sunrise Rotary, www.glendalefieldofhonor.com
ART
Exhale Unlimited: A pop-up exhibition exploring Asian Americanness with Dr. Anson Yew’s “identity.” Hours: 3-8 p.m. May 29-30; 2-5 p.m. May 31. The exhibit is in partnership with Center for Asian Americans for Self Empowerment. 953 Chung King Road, Los Angeles. contact03062.wixsite.com/my-site
Lief Gallery: “Rachel DuVall: Off the Grid,” an exhibit by the Los Angeles-based textile artist opens 11 a.m. June 1. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Exhibit runs through July 31. 1117 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles. 323-745-5048. www.liefgallery.com
ONGOING ART
Galerie XII: “Mona Kuhn: Works,” an art photography retrospective. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment (masks required in the gallery). Exhibit runs through May 29. Bergamot Station Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave., Suite B2, Santa Monica. 424-252-9004. www.galeriexii.com/EN/
Maddox Gallery: “Mikael B.: Flow State.” Gallery hours; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 31. 8811 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood. 424-303-7664. www.maddoxgallery.com
San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center: “David Ruggeri: Call of the Wild.” The virtual exhibit runs through May 31. Email: info@sfvacc.org. sfvacc.org/events/call-of-the-wild
BuildingBridges Art Exchange: “Cristian Castro: RobotiX: Intersections of Art & Technology.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through June 5. Reservations for opening and other days by email or phone. 2525 Michigan Ave., Unit F2, Santa Monica. 323-893-3924. Email: buildingbridgesax@gmail.com. www.buildingbridgesartexchange.org/upcoming
Hauser & Wirth: “Amy Sherald. The Great American Fact.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday with a timed appointment only. Exhibit runs through June 6. 901 E. Third St., Los Angeles. 213-943-1620. bit.ly/38LFk9e
Corey Helford Gallery: Five artist opening: “aica: Reincarnation,” “Fafi: Love and Fafiness,” “Kristen Liu-Wong: Let the Mirror Move First,” “Messy Desk: Messy Desk’s Friends in Wonderland” and “OneQ: Uzume.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (read the guidelines on the website before visiting the gallery). Exhibits run through June 26. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. Email: jch@coreyhelfordgallery.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/coreyhelfordgallery. coreyhelfordgallery.com
LA Louver: “Rebecca Campbell: Infinite Density, Infinite Light,” paintings and a multimedia sculpture installation (first floor), and “Heather Gwen Martin: Nerve Lines and Fever Dreams,” paintings (second floor). Gallery hours: by appointment only. Exhibits run through July 2. 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Email: info@lalouver.com. lalouver.com
Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University: “On Location in Malibu 2021: Paintings by the California Art Club.” Exhibit runs through Aug. 1. In-person viewing with a reservation to be announced; check back here: arts.pepperdine.edu/museum. View the online exhibit here: www.californiaartclub.org
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art at California Lutheran University: “Escapism: Senior Art Exhibit 2021,” a virtual exhibit of art from graduating art majors at the university. Exhibit runs through Sept. 23. rollandgallery.callutheran.edu/2021/02/01/escapism-senior-art-exhibit-2021/
BOOKS
Skylight Books: Angela Mi Young Hur discusses “Folklorn,” 4:30 p.m. May 27 (bit.ly/3ykSMMu). Kristin Bedford discusses her photography book “Cruise Night,” 6:30 p.m. June 1 (bit.ly/3wClGWQ). Muriel Leung discusses “Imagine Us, The Swarm,” 6:30 p.m. June 2 (bit.ly/3vp3u2w). Register in advance for all online Crowdcast events. 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com
Book Soup: Mary Dixie Carter discusses “The Photographer,” 6 p.m. May 27 (bit.ly/2Rw7q2T). Nicola Yoon discusses “Instructions for Dancing,” 6 p.m. June 1 (bit.ly/3vwlbgU). Grace Perry discusses “The 2000s Made Me Gay – Essays on Pop Culture,” 6 p.m. June 4 (bit.ly/3fRh2gC). Register in advance for the Crowdcast live streaming talks through the links. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: David Yoon discusses “Vision Zero,” 6 p.m. May 27 (bit.ly/3bDpVct). Register in advance for all online Crowdcast events. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.vromansbookstore.com
Chevalier’s Books: Ly Tran discusses “House of Sticks,” 7 p.m. June 3 (bit.ly/3hBEHEr). Gary Saul Morson and Morton Schapiro discuss “Minds Wide Shut – How the New Fundamentalisms Divide Us,” 7 p.m. June 7 (bit.ly/3oRuuFB). Register in advance for the online book talks. The bookstore is open, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com
Autobooks-Aerobooks: John Oreovicz signs “Indy Split: The Big Money Battle that Nearly Destroyed Indy Racing,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 5. 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
DISCUSSION
Karen Sikie: The artist discusses the art of collage and her artwork, 6 p.m. May 27. Tickets for the online presentation $6. Purchase ticket and register here: bit.ly/3wlC8dV. Presented by California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks. cmato.org
Abandoned and Historic Los Angeles – Neon and Beyond: Guest speaker writer-comedian James Horton discusses the topic at a Zoom meeting of the San Fernando Valley Historical Society, 7 p.m. May 27. Watch from here: https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/97271579620#success. The society’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/SFVHS. www.sfvhs.com
What Does America Owe to Veterans of Its 21st Century Wars?: Zócalo Public Square presents a talk on the topic by author Steve Miska, a retired United State Army veteran, and Emma Sky, director of World Fellows Program, 9 a.m. June 1. Purchase Miska’s book “Baghdad Underground Railroad: Saving American Allies in Iraq,” through the website link. Register in advance here: www.zocalopublicsquare.org/event/what-america-owe-veterans-21st-century-wars/
BioBlitz LA – Help Preserve Wildlife and Habitats: Los Angeles Public Library presents a guest speaker from the Biodiversity Team of LA Sanitation and Environment on the topic of the current state of biodiversity in Los Angeles and how the public can help, 4 p.m. June 3. For all ages. Watch here: www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary or here: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary. bit.ly/3uo1tSX
Live Talks Los Angeles: Clint Smith discusses his book “How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America,” 6 p.m. June 7 (tickets $38 includes the book and a signed bookplate to be mailed). Register in advance. More upcoming Live Talks Los Angeles: livetalksla.org/events/upcoming-events
MOVIES
It’s Mental Work: UCLA Television and Film Archive presents a screening of Rod Serling’s 1963 teleplay based on a John O’Hara short story, 4 p.m. June 3 (from “Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre”). A conversation follows the screening with Anne Serling, author of “As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling” with television archivist Mark Quigley, Free. Register in advance here: www.cinema.ucla.edu/events/2021/06/03/rod-serling-mental-work
MUSEUM
Museums that have been closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic continue to announce reopening dates. Most museums are requiring timed-ticket entry and purchased in advance only (no tickets sold onsite). Check the website for tickets and safety requirements.
Petersen Automotive Museum: Special events: “Japanese Car Cruise-In,” 8-11 a.m. May 30 (tickets $20 and up; reservations in advance required here: bit.ly/3gXFsr6). Also, see the second-generation prototype of Tesla’s Roadster, through June 2 (petersen.org/tesla). Ongoing: “The Aesthetic of Motoring: 90 Years of Pininfarina,” highlights the Italian car design firm and coach-builder on their anniversary year, through Dec. 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Check website for health and safety guideline for museum visits. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The museum is open for Memorial Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 31. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday (for now). Admission: purchase tickets in advance is recommended (bit.ly/3f1Aecr). 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
The Getty Center: See European art up to 1900, the gardens, modern architecture and scenic views. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required for now (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking $20 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Grammy Museum: New exhibits include “Dave Matthews Band: Inside and Out,” through December; “Motown: The Sound of Young America,” through January; and “Y Para Siempre…Marco Antonio Solis,” through April. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Tickets need to be purchased in advance online ($15; $13 ages 65 and older and ages 6-17). 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-725-5700. grammymuseum.org
Skirball Cultural Center: New exhibit: “Ai Weiwei: Trace,” portraits of past and present activists and free speech advocates from around the world created by the use of Lego bricks, through Aug. 1. Admission is by advance time-entry ticket ($12; $9 seniors and students; $7 ages 2-12; www.skirball.org/visit). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
ONGOING MUSEUM
Autry Museum of the American West: “When I Remember I See Red: American Indian Art and Activism in California,” through Nov. 15 (more on exhibitions here: bit.ly/2PlNZZ8). Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $14; $10 for ages 60 and older and students; $6 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. 323-667-2000. theautry.org
California African American Museum: Current exhibits: “Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.” through May 30; “Sanctuary: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection,” through July 21; “Enunciated Life,” through Aug. 15. “April Bey: Atlantica, The Gilda Region” through Jan. 17. Free admission but reservations are now required in advance (caamuseum.org/visit). Check the museum’s Facebook for updates (bit.ly/3oq0tLa). 600 State Drive (in Exposition Park), Los Angeles. 213-744-2084. caamuseum.org
California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks: Current exhibits: “Defining Beauty,” the museum’s third annual international juried exhibit with mixed media, paintings and video artwork (art from Zara Monet Feeney, Sungjae Lee and Francene Levinson), and “Jonathan Michael Castillo: Car Culture.” Both exhibits run through Aug. 8. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission free; donation $6. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, second level, Thousand Oaks. 805-405-5240. Email: info@cmato.org. www.cmato.org
California Science Center: Current special exhibits: “The Art of the Brick,” sculptures made with Lego bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya, and “PERNiCiEM” The Endangered Species Connection,” a companion Lego brick sculptures exhibit to “The Art of the Brick,” with photography by Dean West (included in the ticket). Timed-ticket entry is required. The center recommends making reservations online in advance. Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits. The IMAX Theater is open with the screenings of “Hubble” and “Under the Sea” (admission fee for movies). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Craft Contemporary: Current exhibits: “Making Time,” group show from artists who have had solo exhibits at the museum over the past 10 years, and “Tomoshibi: Glass Works by Kazuki Takizawa.” Museum hours in May: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. A timed-entry ticket is recommended. Admission $9; $7 seniors, students and ages 9 and younger. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.cafam.org
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: Current special exhibit: “Judson Studios: Stained Glass from Gothic to Street Style,” through Sept. 12. Exhibit includes stained glass artwork, preparatory drawings, archival photographs and watercolors plus some of Forest Lawn-Glendale’s own stained glass collection. Free. Send an email requesting a reservation in advance to museum@forestlawn.com (include your name, number of people in hour group, time and date when you would like to visit; a reply will be sent). The exhibit only allows for 15 people per half-hour and walk-ups may be turned away due to capacity. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 1712 S. Glendale Blvd., Glendale. 323-340-4782. www.forestlawn.com
The Getty Villa: Current special exhibits: “Mesopotamia: Civilization Begins,” through Aug. 16, and “Assyria: Palace Art of Ancient Iraq,” through Sept. 5, 2022. Closed on Tuesdays. Free, but an advance, timed-entry ticket is required: www.getty.edu/visit/covid-safety. Parking, $20, purchase in advance is advised (www.getty.edu/visit/villa/parking-and-transportation). 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. 310-440-7300. getty.edu
Japanese American National Museum: Current special exhibits: “Transcendients: Heroes at Borders,” contemporary art by Taiji Terasaki, and “Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima, Nagasaki and the Atomic Bomb,” plus the permanent exhibit “Common Ground: The Heart of Community.” Current hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday (last entry at 4 p.m.). Tickets must be purchased in advance and by time (free admission for a limited time but timed in advance applies; janm.org/tickets). 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. janm.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Tickets must be purchased in advance (no ticket sales at the museum). Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Special exhibits include “Carlos Almaraz: Evolution of Form,” through June 30 and “afroLAinidad: Mi Casa, My City.” Check the website for a selection on online programs. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission is by timed-tickets and purchased online. 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-542-6259. www.lapca.org
Mullin Automotive Museum: Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Timed-tickets must be purchased in advance ($16; $14 ages 65 and older and ages 13-17; $10 ages 3-12. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard. Email: info@mullinautomotivemuseum.com. mullinautomotivemuseum.com
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: “Rise Up LA: A Century of Votes for Women” and “Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A.” The museum now requires timed-tickets purchased in advance and online only. The museum’s Gem Vault remains closed at this time. Ongoing: The Butterfly Pavilion opens with timed-tickets bought in advance (limited tickets available for all dates), through Sept. 6 (pavilion tickets, $6, here: bit.ly/3l1eT47). 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane with an “Open Air Museum Experience,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (choose other dates from the drop-down menu). Admission $15 and up. Temperatures will be taken before entry. Masks are required. Hangar door remains open. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. bit.ly/3kWHgjx; valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: The museum is open by reservation only, Friday-Sunday in May (read the conditions and rules and make a reservation here: wendemuseum.org/about-us/visit). Two virtual exhibits: “Transformations: Living Room – > Flea Market – > Museum – > Art” and “See Thy Neighbor: Stern Photographers Thomas Hoepker and Harald Schmitt in the GDR.” The museum has a collection of Cold War art, artifacts, films and other materials from 1945-1991 Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. Online items to explore include a coloring book, artwork, oral histories, music and historical videos. 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-216-1600. Online content: wendemuseum.org/content/wendeonline. wendemuseum.org
MUSIC
MusiKaravan: A series of short films that follow classical music violinists Etienne Gara and YuEun Gemma Kim — founders of Delirium Musicum — as they perform music around California, 10 a.m. May 27 and Thursdays through July 22 (thesoraya.org/calendar/online-performances/). Presented by the Soraya at Cal State University Northridge. Watch on Vimeo here: bit.ly/3gXx4b6. www.thesoraya.org/musikaravan
San Fernando Valley Master Chorale – American Voices: A live online eclectic concert with old favorite songs and new music from Los Angeles composers Reena Esmail and Shawn Kirchner, 3 p.m. May 30. Free/donations appreciated. Watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3hBcVrx or YouTube here: bit.ly/3v2l9wT. 818-738-9955. www.sfvmc.com
Angel City Chorale: “Play It Forward” virtual concert, 6 p.m. June 5. The concert is free but donations are appreciated. Also, a pre-concert event with the chorale’s director Sue Fink ($50; click on the website link) and an “After Party” ($300; click on the website link). Registration in advance is required. angelcitychorale.org/playitforward/
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles – Virtual Concert: “Pride Shining Through” concert, 8 p.m. June 5. Free/$20 donation appreciated. Register in advance here: bit.ly/2RS3CJg
Hollywood Bowl – 2021 Summer Season: Tickets on sale now for July 3-4 concert with Kool & the Gang and fireworks. Individual concert tickets go on sale, June 1. Season includes KCRW’s World Festival concerts (kcrw.co/3u8sHwY). Find lease events here: www.ahbsp-ln.com and Mariachi USA concert, Aug. 22, here: mariachiusa.com. 2301 N. Highland Blvd., Hollywood. Schedules and information regarding Covid-19 rules for attending here: www.hollywoodbowl.com/campaigns/hollywood-bowl-2021-season
The Hella Mega Tour with Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Tickets $29.50 and up. Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles. bit.ly/3fAiEeR
Dayglow: The Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. Sept. 15. Opening act, Arlie. Doors open, 7 p.m. Tickets $25. Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 323-464-6269. www.fondatheatre.com/events/detail/400168
THEATER
Bold Faced Secret – Storytelling Series from Echo Theater Co.: Curated personal stories told on the theme “Elephant in the Room,” 7:30 p.m. May 28. Free. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link. www.echotheatercompany.com
Tell Him It’s Jackie: A play written, produced and directed by Tom Dugan with a solo performance by Kait Haire as the late first lady Jackie Kennedy, 8 p.m. May 28-29. Bring a blanket for seating. Donation $20. Make a reservation for the outdoor performance in Woodland Hills. Email for reservation and location: dbptickets@gmail.com
Lovers and Other Strangers: A play by Joseph Bologna and Renée Taylor, that debuted in 1968 on Broadway, about people involved in some aspect of love, 8:30 p.m. May 29. The play, directed by Gloria Gifford, is performed in real-time and streamed. Show runs 8:30 p.m. Saturday through June 26. Tickets $9 plus a service charge. Register and purchase in advance here: bit.ly/3wgjTX1
Theatre Forty’s Spring Seminar Series: Readings and discussions of contemporary plays. “Holmes and Watson,” by Jeffrey Hatcher, 7 p.m. June 7. Free, but a donation is welcome (theatre40.org). Request the Zoom link by email to macqueenm1@aol.com or call 213-385-5515.
American Theatre Guild – Broadway Is Back in Thousand Oaks Series: “An Officer and a Gentleman” begins the season, Nov. 11-14. Check out other plays, pre-sale and season tickets on the website. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. americantheatreguild.com/thousandoaks
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