October 19
Alternate Routes, an exhibition of mapping by artists, opening reception 6-8pm, through November 21, Sam Francis Gallery, Crossroads School, 1714 21st St., 310.829.7391 x425.
Children’s Family Nature Walk, 10am, $7 donation per family, Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 Sunset Blvd., PP, reservations 310.860.9484.
Spoken Word Series at SM Library concludes with “In A Sense: Santa Monica Live 3” featuring poets Richard Beban, Ellyn Maybe and Mariano Zaro, 7-8:30pm, free, MLK Jr. Auditorium, Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 310.458.8600.
October 19-22
Art International: A Fine Art Fair, an international art show, noon-8pm,Thursday-Friday; 11-7pm Saturday; 11-6pm Sunday, $15, Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., 310.287.1896.
October 20
Gail Carson Levine reads from her new book Fairest, 10:30-11:30am, Children’s Book World, 10580 1/2 Pico Blvd., WLA, 310.559.BOOK.
Lucinda Williams and Anne McCue perform, 8:30pm, all ages, tickets $75, $65 and $50, Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. Malibu, 310.456.6722.
Project Runway – A night with Vincent Libretti. The Grant parent and show contestant spills the beans about Heidi, Tim, Jeffrey and more, 7pm, $5, proceeds go to Grant’s 5th Grade Outdoor Science School Scholarship Fund, Grant Elementary School auditorium, 2368 Pearl St., 310.450.7651 x120.
Steven Hill, activist-author, speaks on the upcoming election, presented by Topanga Peace Alliance, 7:15pm, Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, www.TopangaPeaceAlliance.org.
The St. Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra presents its opening concert with the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys from Hereford Cathedral, England, 8pm, $25, St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienvenida Ave., PP, 310.573.7787.
Trail To The Stars, a sky-gazing nighttime hike, bring blankets, water, jackets and flashlights, 7pm, Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 Sunset Blvd., 310.454.1395 x106.
The Victorian Hotel, a new scary comedy by Angus Oblong, Friday 8pm/Saturday 2pm and 8pm, The Powerhouse Theatre, 3116 2nd St., 866.OFF.MAIN.
Wet and Wild Mars, 8pm, preceded by “The Night Sky Show” at 7pm, $5, lecture in Science Lecture Hall 140, Sky Show in Drescher Hall, SMC, 1900 Pico Blvd., 310.434.3000.
October 20-21
Cabaret Lysistrata, a new version of the classic Greek anti-war comedy, directed by Michael Cacoyannis, 8pm, $28, $22 students/seniors, The Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, PP, 310.440.7300.
Deborah Hay, dancer, appears in a performance and film, Adaptations, 8:30pm, $20/$15, Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., 310.315.1459.
Moondance Jewelry Gallery and artisan Temple St. Clair present a trunk show featuring St. Clair’s jewelry designs, 1530 Montana Ave., 310.576.9967.
October 20-22
William Faulkner Dance Project: Caddy! Caddy! Caddy! A dance program by Oguri and Honeysuckle Dance Troupe, 8pm Friday-Saturday/5pm Sunday, $15, $12 students/seniors, Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, 310.823.0710.
October 21
Children’s Family Nature Walk, 10am, $7 donation per family, Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 Sunset Blvd., PP, reservations 310.860.9484.
David and Roselyn, versatile musicians, 8pm, free, but donations accepted, Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice, 310.306.7330.
Fairview Branch Library celebrates its 50th anniversary with a live concert, puppet show, DJ and refreshments, 10:30am-3pm, free, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 310.450.0443.
Glossed In Translation, exhibit of art by Elaine Reichek, opening reception 5-7pm, through December 16, Shoshana Wayne Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.453.7535.
Library Book Sale, 10am-4:30pm, Mar Vista Library, 12006 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista, 310.390.3454.
The Medical Consequences of the War In Iraq: Health Challenges Beyond The Battlefield, a conference presented by Physicians For Social Responsibility and UCLA Extension, 9am-5:30pm, $25, Grand Ballroom, Ackerman Union, UCLA campus, 310.825.9971.
Ride on the Fillmore and Western “Pumpkinliner” to a Halloween adventure, including a carousel, bouncy house and other children’s activities, Saturday and Sunday departures rain or shine from 10am-2:20pm, 800.773.8724. Friday Night Fright Night Dinner Mystery Train through October 28. In Search of the Headless Horseman Dinner Train runs through October 29.
The Play’s the Thing, LA Theatre Work’s radio play series presents Bunbury by Tom Jacobson, a humorous look at minor characters in theatre, 10pm-midnight, KPPC-FM, 89.3.
Robert Dean Stockwell, Llyn Foulkes, exhibit of art, opening reception 4-6pm, Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.828.6410.
October 21-22
Holiday Boutique and Crafts Fair at the Self-Realization Fellowship and Lake Shrine, 12-4pm, 17080 Sunset Blvd., PP, 310.454.4114.
October 22
Family Fundays Creative Playground presents the children’s story Ferdinand the Bull, 11am, $8, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 310.455.3723.
St. John’s Santa Monica 5000 5K and 10K race, begins and ends on SM Pier, with party afterwards, registration 6am, race begins 8am, Santa Monica Pier, 310.365.2904.
Suzanne Teng and Mystic Journey’s Family Celebration Concert, with world music and dance theatre, 2-6pm, concert at 3pm, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Blvd, Topanga, tickets http://suzanneteng.com.
Tap Kids, performance of young tap dancers, 2pm, $40 adults, $20 for 17 and under, Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu, 310.506.4522.
Wet Paint – Sunday In The Park With Art, a family art event with live artists, 10am-4pm,free, Roxbury Park, BH, 323.857.6287.
October 23
SMC’s Mary Pickford Speakers Series features Darren Maddern, reality TV producer, 7pm, free, SMC Academy of Entertainment and Technology Screening Room, 1660 Stewart St., 310.434.3777.
SMC Political Film Series continues with Network, the satire on TV, 6:30pm, free, Science Lecture Hall 145, SMC campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., 310.434.4588.
What’s The Story, solo performances, 8pm, Powerhouse Theatre, 3116 2nd St., 310.450.1312.
Where We Live: Photographs of America From The Berman Collection, opening reception 6:30-8:30pm, Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA, 310.440.6198.
October 24
Green Industries Jobs in 2016, a forum on the evolution of the environmental workforce, 8:30-11am, Ahmanson Hall 1000, Loyola Marymount University, LA, RSVP to jason@westside-la.org.
Halloween stories and puppet show for ages 3-7, 3:30 and 4:30 shows, free tickets, can only be picked up day of performance, Ocean Park Library, 2601 Main St., 310.392.3804.
PICAS Singles Dinner Party at Warszawa Restaurant, 7pm, 1414 Lincoln Blvd., reservations, 310.393.8831.
Serendipity International is sponsoring a K-12 education forum with guests Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Phil Angelides, LAUSD Superintendent David Brewer and SMMUSD Superintendent Dianne Talarico, free, 2-4pm, Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium, Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
October 25
Activist Support Circle presents guest speaker Don White, 7pm, free, Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St., 310.399.1000.
The Bracelet House presents an open house with exhibits of jewelry and refreshments, 6-9pm, 1940 14th St., 310.399.3445.
The 9th Annual Fall Festival and a Law Enforcement Job Fair at West LA College, 9000 Overland Ave., CC, 310.287.4290.
St. Martin of Tours Elementary School open house for those interested in touring the school (grades K-8), parents only, 2 sessions, 8:30-10:30am, St. Martin of Tours, 11955 Sunset Blvd., Brentwood, 310.472.7419 .
October 27
Oktoberfest at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, with Brats, carnival games, food, face painting, a bouncy house, music and more, 5-8pm, 1730 Wilshire Blvd., 310.829.4113.
