Arts and Entertainment Events for Earth Day : <i> Highlights of arts and entertainment events to be held in observance of Sunday’s Earth Day. </i>

TELEVISION

Today-Sunday

“Steve Rambo’s Daily Planet,” features environmental news and educational information on what can be done locally to improve the environment. (KCBS Channel 2, 5 p.m.)

Today

“Profit the Earth,” proposes a new environmentalism based on preserving both the economy and environment. (KCET Channel 28, 10 p.m.)

Friday

“Hard Rock Cafe: Save the Planet,” originates from the Los Angeles cafe and will feature music, comedy and celebrities along with film shorts. (KCBS Channel 2, 11:30 p.m.)

Saturday

“Earth Day 1990: A User’s Guide to Saving the Planet,” shows three American families discovering how to help save the environment. (KNBC Channel 4, 7 p.m.)

Sunday”Time Warner Presents the Earth Day Special,” Bette Midler is an ailing Mother Earth in this two-hour show, joined by Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman, Jane Fonda, Robin Williams, Carl Sagan, Magic Johnson and others. (ABC, Channels 7, 3, 10, 42, 9 p.m.)

“Project Earth,” live coverage of Earth Day events around the Southland with environmental tips. (KABC Channel 7, 3 p.m.)

“Happy Earth Day 2 You,” hosted by Steve Rambo, focuses on how global environmental issues and local efforts can come together and what viewers can do. (KCBS Channel 2, 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.)

“Earth Day Tonight,” a half-hour, late-night news special focusing on coverage of Earth Day activities interspersed with public service announcements. (KNBC Channel 4, 11:45 p.m.)

“The American Experience: The Battle for the Wilderness,” examines the 1913 debate between naturalist John Muir and U.S. Forestry Service Chief Gifford Inchot over American environmental issues. (KCET Channel 28, 3 p.m.) (Repeats next Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

ART

Ongoing Earthday 1990 Commemorative Prints, “Earth Day 1990” by Robert Rauschenberg, edition of 75, $10,000; and “Compass” by Ed Ruscha, edition of 60, $6,000. All proceeds go to Earth Day. (Information: (213) 822-9575.)

“eARTH,” a juried exhibition. (San Diego Art Institute, 1449 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, (619) 234-5946, Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12:30-5 p.m., ends April 29.) Free.

“Environmental Photography” (Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park, San Diego, (619) 239-5262, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ends Sunday.)

SundayEarth Day Hang Out (at artists’ studios throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties, (714) 526-5071). Artists will create and hang banners from their studio windows to increase public awareness of ecology issues.

Making Paper With Natural Fibers (Junior Arts Center, Barnsdall Art Park, 4814 Hollywood Blvd., (213) 485-4474). Workshop for teachers at 10 a.m., paper folding children’s workshop at 2 p.m.

RADIO

Sunday “Mother Knows Best” (KPFK-FM, 90.1). “The Last Game Show,” a two-hour (3:30-5:30 p.m.) anti-nuclear, pro-environmental futuristic radio drama set during the 100th anniversary of Hiroshima. Other programming, 1-5 p.m.

STAGE

Sunday”The Pollution Solution: Doing My Share,” the Groundlings in an improvisational satire about environmental concerns. (Valley Jewish Community Center, 13164 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys (213) 651-2930, 2-4 p.m.) Free.

“Carcophonia: What to Do When the Earth Isn’t Funny” (Gallery Theatre, Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (213) 485-2460, 12:30 p.m.) Children’s play.

“Clean Up Your Act,” a children’s play performed by children from South Coast Repertory’s Young Conservatory. Written and directed by SCR’s Diane Doyle. (South Coast Plaza, at the carousel, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, (714) 957-4033, 2 and 4 p.m.) Free.

FILM

Sunday”To Protect Mother Earth (Broken Treaty II),” documentary about Western Shoshone’s struggle to protect their native land from U.S. military use. (American Film Institute’s Markets and Screening room, 2021 Western Ave., Hollywood (213) 520-2000, 8:45 p.m.) Tickets $7.

“Living Planet,” a five-continent aerial trip around the planet documenting the need to protect all life on Earth. (IMAX Theater, Exposition Park, Exposition and Figueroa (213) 744-2019, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.) Adults $5; students, children and seniors $3.50. Parking $1.

MUSIC

Sunday “Pulse of the Planet,” New Age recording released with selections by Stevie Wonder, Suzanne Ciana, David Lanz, Peter Buffett, David Arkenstone, Andrew White and Paul Winter to raise funds for environmental organizations.

FESTIVALS

Saturday”EarthDay Birthday Party for Kids,” begins with a screening of the animated film “Earthday Birthday” at the AMC Santa Monica theater, then moves to Santa Monica Place for children’s entertainment, music and cake. (AMC Theaters, Arizona and 3rd Street Promenade; Santa Monica Place, 4th Street and Broadway, Santa Monica, (213) 394-5451, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Free.

“Arroyo Seco Earth Festival,” featuring 12 “villages”--with water, transportation, nature, energy, recycling, communications and other environmental themes. Includes storytellers, performers, food and singers, as well as transportation to the venues. (Arroyo Seco, between the JPL parking lot and Lower Arroyo Park south of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, (818) 577-9033, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Free.

“Earth Day on the Bay,” an evening jazz concert on Coronado Island completes a day highlighted by a boat parade and rally. (Various locations, San Diego, (619) 465-3241, noon-6:30 p.m.) Free.

Sunday”Eaton Canyon Earth Day Celebration,” music, displays and nature walks. (Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, (818) 794-1866, 8 a.m.-5p.m. Free.

“Earth Day Festival,” concert in the park, children’s art exhibition, kite making, food and drink. Local artist Maidew Aku will create works from recycled items. (Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, (714) 831-7254, 9 a.m-3 p.m.) Free.

“Rally ‘Round the Earth,” multicultural family street festival with Danny Glover, Maxine Waters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with other celebrities and sports figures. (Exposition Park, Exposition and Figueroa, (213) 392-2229, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) Free. Parking $1.

“Walk Along the Water,” just north of the Santa Monica Pier with Ed Begley Jr., Morgan Fairchild, Esther Williams and co-host Ted Danson. Also music, dance and comedy performances, sand sculpting, informational booths on recycling and the environment. (Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, (213) 392-2229, Noon-2 p.m.) Free.

“City of Irvine’s Earth Day Event,” games, videos, workshops, displays and lectures. An artist will help festival visitors construct a sculpture made from recyclable materials. (Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, (714) 724-6600, Noon-5 p.m.) Free.

Earthfestival, a daylong celebration at Santa Ana’s Centennial Park with Dick Dale and the Del-Tones. Display of portions of the giant, environmentally themed photomural, “The Tell,” with other entertainments and informational exhibits. (Centennial Park, Edinger and Fairview, Santa Ana, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dale plays at 2:15 p.m.). Free to those who ride a bike or take the bus, or who bring a shopping bag with recyclable aluminum, glass, plastic or newspapers. Alternate admission, $1.

“San Diego Earth Fair,” Brazilian, African and young dancers, Native American ceremony, speakers, environmental films and tree planting. (Spreckles Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego, (619) 492-8686, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) Free.