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This week's featured events
Juanes
Since breaking through with 2000's "Fijate Bien," the Colombian rocker has gone on to make a global impact with his social consciousness-raising tunes - a blend of rock and Latin American folk music. "Juanes MTV Unplugged" is his latest disc. The 17-time Latin Grammy winner will appear with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra - under the direction of Thomas Wilkins - YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) and Cal Voce Singers in a pair of concerts at the Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $11-$164. To purchase, go to www.hollywoodbowl.com or call 323-850-2000.
Jailhouse
Calling all Elvis fans. Mike Stoller of the legendary songwriting team Leiber and Stoller signs copies of "Hound Dog: The Leiber and Stoller Autobiography" at 1 p.m. Sunday at American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. A question-and-answer session and screening of the 1957 classic "Jailhouse Rock" starring Elvis Presley follows at 2 p.m. Tickets: $7-$11. To purchase, go to www.fandango.com/egyptiantheatre_aaofx/theaterpage or call 800-326-3264.
American dance
From Aaron Copland-inspired hoedowns to the Charleston with music by Duke Ellington and onward, Burbank-based Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre, formerly Media City Ballet Company, showcases American music's influence on dance through the decades in "Dance in the USA." The retrospective takes place Friday at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-$35; $12 for full-time students with ID and children 12 and under. To purchase, go to www.fordtheatres.org or call 323-461-3673.
Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
The orchestra celebrates its 18th anniversary with eclectic Jewish music, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26. Tickets $36; $12 students and children age 12 and under. Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood. 323-769-2147. www.FordTheatres.org
Live music
Mindless Behavior: 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets $45. Nokia Theatre, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Enrique Iglesias & Jennifer Lopez: 7:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets $29.50-$250. Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Fun.: 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Tickets $25. The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-388-1400. www.livenation.com
Hank III: 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets $20. House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 323-848-5100. www.livenation.com
James Ingram: With The Teddy Campbell Band, 8 p.m. Friday. tickets $50-$150. Whisky A Go Go, 8901 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-652-4202. www.ticketweb.com
Jamar Rogers and Vicci Martinez: The singers perform, respectively, 8 and 9:15 p.m. Friday, 5 Towers on Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. 818-622-4455. www.citywalkhollywood.com
Michael Wolff: 8 and 9:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets $20-$50. Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. 818-769-0905. www.vitellosrestaurant.com
Terence Blanchard Quartet: 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets $25-$35. Catalina Bar and Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466-2210. www.ticketweb.com
Reverend Horton Heat: 9 p.m. Friday. Tickets $25. The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 800-745- 3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Rza: 9:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets $30-$40. Key Club, 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-274-5800. www.ticketweb.com
Mickey Avalon: 10 p.m. Friday. Tickets $30. The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-358-1881. www.ticketweb.com
Sunset Strip Music Festival: Featuring Marilyn Manson, The Offspring, Steve Aoki, Bad Religion and more, 1 p.m. Saturday. Tickets $75-$135. Sunset Boulevard, between San Vicente Boulevard and Doheny Drive, West Hollywood. 310-659-7368. www.ticketweb.com
Bali and Beyond: A Concert of Gamelan Music, 3 p.m. Saturday. Free. Los Encinos State Historical Park, 16756 Moorpark St., Encino. 818-749- 6644. www.balibeyond.com
Bill Harley: Grammy-winning children's artist, 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free. Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Wanted: Bon Jovi tribute band, 6 p.m. Saturday. Lawn seating. Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park. www.rsrpd.org
City of San Fernando Saturday Night Jazzed and Motivated Sessions -- Blue13 Dance Company: Bollywood, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Free. Lawn seating. Recreation Park, 208 Park Ave. 818-898-1290.
Young Artists Ensemble: Fundraiser concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Silent auction, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25; $20 seniors and students. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. 805- 381-1246. www.yaeonline.com
Concerts in Central Park -- Bandidos De Amor: Latin/World, 7 p.m. Saturday. Free. 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. 661-250-3787. www.santa-clarita.com
Guitar Center Battle of the Blues: With Joe Bonamassa and Dr. John, 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets $12-$17. Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Gipsy Kings: 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets $25-$125. Nokia Theatre, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles. 800-745- 3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Neil Diamond: Hot August Night 40th Anniversary: 8 p.m. Saturday and Thursday. Tickets $49-$250. Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 800-745- 3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Sara Gazarek: "Blossom & Bee" CD release, featuring Larry Goldings, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. 818-769-0905. www.vitellosrestaurant.com
Shaila Durcal y Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan: 8:15 p.m. Saturday. Tickets $30-$140. Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. 818-777-3931, 818-622-4440. www.livenation.com
Peter Alsop's Kids Koncerts -- Dan Crow: 11 a.m. Sunday. Tickets $9. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.theatricum.com
Triple Chicken Foot: Roots music, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. Santa Monica Bay Women's Club, 1210 Fourth St., Santa Monica. 310-586-6488. triplechickenfoot.com
Valley Cultural Center's Concerts on the Green -- 'Woodland Hillstock': Performances by Jefferson Starship, Dennis Jones, blues guitar, and The Shoemaker Brothers, rock, 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Free. Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-704-1358. www.valleycultural.org
Gardens of the World Jazz Concerts -- Late Nite Big Band: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday. Lawn seating. 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-557-1135. www.gardensoftheworld.org
Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat: 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $29.50-$50. Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Gustavo Dudamel and Placido Domingo, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $8-$164. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. 323-850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com
Gerald Wilson Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Sunday. tickets $20. Catalina Bar and Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466-2210. www.ticketweb.com
Los Angeles Symphony's Gala Concert Honoring Korea's Independence: 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $20- $100. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
The Accordionaires: Accordion players discuss the instrument and perform, 6-10 p.m. Tuesday. Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. 805-583-3979.
Wine, Jazz and Moonlight at Hollywood & Highland Center -- The Luis Conte Ensemble: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Central Courtyard, Hollywood Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive, Hollywood. 323-467-6412. www.hollywoodandhighland.com
Los Angeles Philharmoic: Nicholas McGegan conducts Haydn, 8 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets $1-$133. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. 323-850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com
Shoshana Bush: 8 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets $15-$50. Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. 818-769-0905. www.vitellosrestaurant.com
Taylor Moore: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets $5. Catalina Bar and Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466- 2210. www.ticketweb.com
Anita Baker and Esperanza Spalding: 8 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets $1-$134. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. 323-850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com
Annie Sellick: 8 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets $20-$50. Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. 818-769-0905. www.vitellosrestaurant.com
Jacqui Naylor: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets $20. Catalina Bar and Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466-2210. www.ticketweb.com
Civil Twilight: With Morning Parade and Frank & Derol, 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $18. El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 800-745- 3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Nicholas McGegan conducts Mozart, 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $1-$133. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. 323-850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com
Ewha Concert with Sumi Jo: 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $30-$120. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Christian McBride Quartet: 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $22-$25. Catalina Bar and Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466- 2210. www.ticketweb.com
The Michael Pedicin Quintet: Featuring Justin Faulkner, 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $20-$50. Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. 818-769-0905. www.vitellosrestaurant.com
Robben Ford: 9 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $25. The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 800-745- 3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Summer on the Plaza concert series -- Bonne Musique Zydeco: Creole music from Louisiana and east Texas, 12:30-1:45 p.m. Aug. 22. Free. FIGat7th on the Plaza, 735 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles.
Bella Donna: Tribute to the music of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets $25; $23 seniors and students; $20 children 12 and under. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave. 805- 583-7900. www.simi-arts.org
Summer Jazz Concerts at Descanso Gardens -- Terry Harrington: Saxophonist, 6 p.m. Thursday. Lawn seating; picnic allowed for the concert series. Free with garden admission $8; $6 seniors and students; $3 children 5-12. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200.
La Santa Cecilia: 8 p.m. Thursday. Doors open, 7 p.m. Free. Parking $10. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. www.skirball.org
Theater
Epic Proportions: The Neo Ensemble Theatre performs the play by Larry Coen and David Crane about a 1930s film company and a manic-depressive director, opens 8 p.m. Friday. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 16. Also, 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $25 opening night; $20. The Avery Schreiber Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 323-364-2670. www.neoensembletheatre.org
The Blue Iris: A play by Athol Fugard about memories and secrets of an employee and her employer, previews Saturday-Thursday; opens 8 p.m. Aug. 24. Show runs various dates through Sept. 16. Tickets $15 previews. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles. 323-663-1525. www.FountainTheatre.com
ClassicsFest at The Antaeus Company: Staged readings of plays through Aug. 27. "The Wedding Band" by Alice Childress, 7 p.m. Sunday- Monday. Donation $10. 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-506- 1983. www.Antaeus.org
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespeare's comedy, 8 p.m. Thursday. Play runs various dates through Sept. 30. Tickets $20, $33; $18, $25 seniors 60 and older; students $15, $20; $10 children 7-12. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.theatricum.com
The Fantasticks: The musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, opens 8 p.m. Aug. 31. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday- Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 7. Tickets $28; $24 seniors; $10 students; $34 first four rows. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Hollywood. 323-851-7977. www.theatrewest.org
Mental Creatures: Jay Jacobson presents nine lives in his one-man show with songs, 8 p.m. today-Saturday. Tickets $20. Lounge Theatre 2, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. 323-960-7738. www.plays411.com
Komitas: A play with songs by Lilly Thomassian about the life of Komitas Vardapet, a musician and Armenian folk music collector. Show runs 8 p.m. today-Saturday; 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $25; $20 seniors and students. Circle X Theatre at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles. 818-551-1234. www.itsmyseat.com/komitas
Fiddler on the Roof: The musical by Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick and Joseph Stein about Tevye, his family in the village of Anatevka and changing traditions. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 26. Tickets $28; $25 seniors and students. West Valley Playhouse, 7242 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park. 818-884-1907.
Macbeth: Shakespeare's tragedy. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 26. Tickets $30 Thursday-Friday; $34 Saturday-Sunday. The Antaeus Company, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818- 506-1983. www.Antaeus.org
The Music Man: Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi presents the Meredith Willson musical. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 26. Tickets $22; $18 seniors and students; $16 children 12 and under. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. 805-583-7900. www.simi-arts.org
Farm Boy: A play adapted by Daniel Buckroyd from the novel by Michael Morpurgo and sequel to "War Horse." Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday- Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 26. Tickets $30; $25 seniors; $20 students. The Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 800-838-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com
I, Caligula -- An Insanity Musical: New play by Kai Cofer and Cody T. Gillette about patients in a mental asylum who try to put on a play. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 26. Admission $24; $17 seniors and students. Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 323-822-7898. www.icaligulathemusical.com
The Marvelous Wonderettes: A musical by Roger Bean with pop hits from the 1950s-1960s. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 31. Tickets $17; $15 seniors and students. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. 661-799-2702. www.canyontheatre.org
Measure for Measure: Shakespeare's comedy reset in the 1960s, 8 p.m. Saturday; 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Show runs various dates through Sept. 1. Tickets $20, $33; $18, $25 seniors 60 and older; $15, $20 students; $10 children 7-12. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.theatricum.com
Art
Yin Yang Summer: Group show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Oct. 8. Reception, 4-6 p.m. Saturday. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. 805-381-2747. www.conejoarts.org
Terry Spehar-Fahey -- Imagining Venice: Watercolors. Opens 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday. Artist reception 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday- Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 28. Kwan Fong Gallery at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. 805-444-7716. www.callutheran.edu
Iris Carignan discusses and demonstrates the use of pastels at a meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association, 6:30 p.m. Monday. Barnes & Noble, community room, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. 661-244-7689. www.santaclaritaartists.org
Creative Arts Center Gallery fundraiser: Silent auction, through Aug. 24. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. 818-238-5397.
From Abstraction to the Sublime -- Group Show: Opening and artists' reception, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 25. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. La Galeria Gitana, 120 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando. 818-898-7708. www.galeriagitana.com
Abstract: Expressing Ideas and Emotions through Color and Line: Group show with Renee Amitai, Miriam Ancis, Margaret W. Gallegos and Joan Tucker. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday- Thursday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Exhibit runs through Aug. 26. Platt and Borstein Galleries at the American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. 310-476-9777, Ext. 201.
Events
San Fernando Valley Genealogical Society meeting: Gena Philabert Ortega discusses "Elusive Genealogy Sources," 7:30 p.m. Friday. Donation. Chatsworth Train Station, community room, 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road. 818-349-0878.
Wings Over Camarillo Air Show: Aerial demonstrations and ground aircraft displays, noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $15; free for under 12. Camarillo Airport, from the Ventura Freeway use the South Las Posas Road exit, to Pleasant Valley Road, right to Airport Way. 805-419-3530. www. WingsOverCamarillo.com
La Estrella de Panorama Mall: Finals in the singing competition and performances by recording artists Jay Chris and Diana Mera, 2 p.m. Sunday. Center Court at the mall, 8401 Van Nuys Blvd. 818-891-6518. www.panoramamall.com
Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention: "Women of Science Fiction TV and Film" is the theme with scheduled appearances by Julie Adams, Marta Kristen, Arlene Martel and Tracy Scoggins, sale of new and vintage comic books, movie memorabilia and toys, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $8; free for age 5 and under. Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, 700 W. 32nd St., Los Angeles. 818-954-8432. www.comicbookscifi.com
Angel City's Hollywood Scarlets vs. San Diego's Starlets: Roller derby games, 5:30 p.m. with new players; 6:30 p.m. headliners on Sunday. Doors open, 5 p.m. Tickets $15; $10 for children under age 10; $25 VIP. Veterans Memorial Complex, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City. www.angelcityderbygirls.com
Malipalooza: Arts and crafts, 1950s car show, children's activities, food trucks, marketplace and musical entertainment, 4-10 p.m. Aug. 25. Free admission. Malibu Bluffs Park, Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-317-1364.
Topanga Vintage Market: Hunt for collectible treasures, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 26. Admission $2; free for children under 12. Westfield Promenade, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. www.topanga vintagemarket.com
Museums
Carnegie Art Museum: Closing: "David Gallup: Beneath the Surface, A Closer Look at Our Oceans," paintings, through Sunday. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed on major holidays. Admission $3; $2 seniors and students; $1 children over age 6. 424 S. C St., Oxnard. 805-385-8157. www.carnegieam.org
Santa Monica Museum of Art: Closing: "Mickalene Thomas -- The Origin of the Universe," through Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission $5; $3 seniors and students. 2525 Michigan Ave. 310-586- 6488. www.smmoa.org
Autry National Center: New: "California's Designing Women -- 1896-1986," through Jan. 6. Ongoing: "The Marks We Make: Western Panoramas by Karen Halverson," through Sept. 9. Hours in July-August: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday- Wednesday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission $10; $6 seniors age 60 and over and students; $4 for 3-12. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. 323-667-2000. www.theautry.org
California African American Museum: Ongoing: "Promises of Freedom: Selections form the Arthur Primas Collection," through Sept. 2. "Lois Mailou Jones -- A Life in Vibrant Color," through Sept. 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 600 State Drive in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. 213-744-7432. www.caamuseum.org
Craft and Folk Art Museum: Ongoing: "Baseball: The All-American Game" and "Ehren Tool: Production or Destruction," through Sept. 9. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission $7; $5 seniors and students; free for children under 12. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-937-4230. www.cafam.org
The Getty Center: Upcoming: "The Art of Devotion in the Middle Ages," Aug. 28-Feb. 3. Ongoing: "Portraits of Renown: Photography and the Cult of Celebrity," through Aug. 26 and "Herb Ritts: L.A. Style," through Sept. 2. "Gustav Klimt: The Magic of Line," through Sept. 23. "In Focus: Picturing Landscape," through Oct. 7. "Drama and Devotion: Heemskerck's Ecce Homo Altarpiece from Warsaw," through Jan. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday- Thursday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Sept. 21. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission. Parking $15. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Griffith Observatory: Summer hours through Sept. 4: noon-10 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday- Sunday. Closed Monday. Free admission; charge for planetarium shows. 2800 E. Observatory Road, Los Angeles. 213-473-0800. www.griffithobs.org
Hammer Museum: Ongoing: "Made in L.A. 2012," through Sept. 2. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving; Christmas; New Year's Day. Admission $10; $5 seniors 65 and older; free for 17 and under; free on Thursdays. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-443-7000. www.hammer.ucla.edu
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing: "Folding Paper -- The Infinite Possibilities of Origami," through Aug. 26. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday- Wednesday, Friday-Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission $9; $5 seniors 62 and older and students 6-17. 369 E. First St., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. www.janm.org
Dance
Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre -- Dance in the USA: Original ballet of interpretations to decades of music styles, 8:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets $15-$35; $12 students and children 12 and under; $65 VIP. Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood. 323-461-3673. www.FordTheatres.org
Big! World! Fun! series -- Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy, Hikari Taiko and Yen Yen Dance Group: Celebration of traditional dance and music of Korea and China and Japanese drumming, for ages 4-10 and their families, 10 a.m. Saturday. Preshow activities, 9 a.m. Admission $5; free for children. Parking $1. Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood. 323-461-3673. www.FordTheatres.org
Tangos and Huaynos -- Dance and Music of Argentina and Peru: Afrotango Ensemble, Buenos Aires Tango Dance Group and INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble perform, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets $32-$40; $25 students; $12 for children 12 and under. Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood. 323-461-3673. www.FordTheatres.org
