Absolutely Halloween, by Evelyn Rudie, through October 30, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 Fourth Street, (310) 394-9779, ext. 2.
Kirov Ballet of the Mariinsky Theater, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, “The Sleeping Beauty,” 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, through Sunday, Oct 9 at 2 p.m., $25, $35, $65, $95 & $115, www.ticketmaster.com, (213) 365-3500.
Babes in Arms at Miles Memorial Playhouse, through October 9, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 5 p.m. 1130 Lincoln Blvd., (310) 397-3244 or go to http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
Gorey Stories, based on the works of Edward Gorey, a theatrical interpretation, Sacred Fools, 660 North Heliotrope, Hollywood, through October 30, with a special Halloween presentation on October 31, (310) 281-8337.
Happy End, Pacific Resident Theatre, written by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Pacific Resident Theatre, 703 Venice Boulevard, (310) 822-8392.
Moss Hart’s “Light up the Sky,” presented by the Kentwood Players, through October 15, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester, (310) 645-5156.
Just Us, a political comedy by Writer/Director Chris Merrill, through October 15 at The Elephant Theatre in Hollywood, 6322 Santa Monica Boulevard, (323) 960-7792.
Murder by the Book, Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, through October 15, 5021 East Anaheim Street, $20.00. $18.00 for seniors and students. $10 Student Rush tickets available 10 minutes prior to performance. (562) 494-1014.
Puppetolio, a puppet variety show for ages 3 and up, Santa Monica Puppet and Magic Center, 1255 2nd St., runs indefinitely, (310) 656-0483.
Walter Rane Art Exhibit, Los Angeles Temple Visitors Center, 10777 Santa Monica Blvd.,West LA Twenty of Walter Rane’s most famous religious paintings will be on display until November 14. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. daily. (310) 474-1549.
Friday, October 7
The Last of the Red, Hot Lovers, Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre, 5021 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach, (562) 494-1014.
Films for Peace joins with Common Peace to present “McLibel,” 7 p.m., EZTV
1629 18th St, #6, (310) 452-9681. Donation: $5
The Shape of Things to Come – 7 p.m. – 1 a.m., Ecology meets style, Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Boulevard, (213) 763-DINO.
Mars Returns & Galactic Train Wrecks, preceded by “The Night Sky Show” – which re-creates the night sky and provides the latest information on space exploration – at 7 p.m., John Drescher Planetarium, second floor of Drescher Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd. $5 each or $9 for the “double bill,” with discounts for children and senior citizens. (310) 434-4223 or (310) 434-3000.
Saturday, October 8
Scott Ferry will show and sell five drawings from a series called “Charnel Ground & Sickly playthings” at Night of the Living, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St., (310) 453-3711, www.18thstreet.org.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and other Eric Carle favorites, Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., $15, $10, (310) 506-4522.
Masao Yamamoto and Joan Callis will exhibit new work, Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, through November 12, (310) 828-6410.
Sunday, October 9
Julia Sweeney: In the Family Way, will perform, also October 16 at 11am at the Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave. in Hollywood. $20.00, (323) 934-4747.
Monday, October 10
Filmed Portraits & Pork & Milk – Films by Valérie Mréjen, 7:30 p.m., 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th Street. The screening begins at 7:30 with “Filmed Portraits”, followed by “Pork & Milk” (52 min) and a discussion with the artist. (310) 453- 3711 or office@18thstreet.org.
Tuesday, October 11
Chopin/Mendelssohn Minifest – free – also October 13 and 15 in the SMC Concert Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd. Orchestral Music, featuring the SMC Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $10. (310) 434-4323.
Robert Lee Morris, The Power of Jewelry, Sculpture to Wear, through November 5, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., 808 11th Street (at Montana Avenue), (310) 260-1957.
