Hollywood>today

"Doctor Zhivago" tells the story of Yuri Zhivago, a man torn between his love for two women while caught in the tumultuous course of 20th-century Russian history. The film went on to garner 10 Academy Award nominations, bringing home five, including cinematography and adapted screenplay.

Doctor Zhivago: 8 p.m. ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd. $12. (323) 464-4226.

In "MySpace," the new show from the improvisational Upright Citizens Brigade, three random audience members are plucked from the crowd to get their MySpace page examined and then turned into a long-form improvised comedy piece based entirely on their profile. Starring Owen Burke, Chad Carter, Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer, plus guests. Bring your password and screen name.

UCB presents MySpace: 9:30 p.m. UCB Theatre, 5919 Franklin Ave. $5. (323) 908-8702.

Don't laugh, but Jon Lovitz is considered by many to be one of the great comics of our time. See for yourself. "The Critic" and former "SNL" cast member brings his comic stylings to the Laugh Factory in Hollywood tonight, as he does each Wednesday night.

An Evening With Jon Lovitz: 8 p.m. Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood.

(323) 656-1336 or www.laughfactory.com.

 L.A.>today

Judy Gelles' three-decades-long exploration as feminist, mother and artist is revealed in her series of photos titled "Family Ties: Three Generations." The photos pair family heirlooms new and old as a way to reflect on the passage of time, as well as the ways in which people are taught to be male or female.

Family Ties: Three Generations: noon to 5 p.m. Ruby Gallery at The Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. Free. (310) 440-4500 or  www.skirball.org.

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The California Jazz Arts Society presents The Kristin Korb Trio. The group will perform some jazz favorites for those in attendance. 8 to 11 p.m. Galli's Piano and Jazz, 6620 Carneliam Ave. Free. (909) 941-1100.

pomona>wednesdays

Local comedians come out and perform during the Pomona Powerhouse Comedy Night. 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Scoreboard, 3220 Temple Ave. Two drink minimum. (949) 573-7033. www.myspace.com/scoreboardscomedy.

redlands>today

Single seniors, come out and meet singles like yourself in a comfortable atmosphere during Fancy Free Singles. 1 to 3 p.m. Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St. Free. (909) 798-7550.