GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Classic Cabaret : Bolcom & Morris to perform at the Lobero; puppets to give a museum show; and Siberian dancers coming to town.

Classic songs by Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Jerome Kern will be featured when the critically acclaimed duo Bolcom & Morris performs cabaret music tonight at the Lobero Theatre.

The visit, by husband and wife William Bolcom (piano) and Joan Morris (mezzo-soprano), is being sponsored by the Esperia Foundation of Santa Barbara. Admission is free. The theater is at 33 E. Canon Perdido. For more information, call 969-3340.

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When drought hits a South American forest, who’s typically in charge of organizing the digging of a well to replenish the water? Bet you hadn’t given that one much thought before.

In the story “The Jaguar’s Fountain,” when the drought comes the Jaguar takes charge, orders the smaller animals to dig the well, and then takes control of the precious commodity. That is, until Rabbit challenges Jaguar and brings peace, once again, to the forest.

The story will be part of a performance by the “Magical Moonshine Theater” puppet troupe of Northern California, when it visits the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History at 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free with admission to the museum: $3 (adults), $2 (senior citizens and children ages 13-17) and $1 (children ages 12 and younger). The museum is at 2559 Puesta del Sol Road. For more information call 682-4711.

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Krasnayarsk.

That, fittingly, is where the Krasnayarsk Siberian Dance Company is from. It’s a long haul from there to Santa Barbara, but the troupe--with its 80 dancers and orchestra--will, in fact, be in town Saturday for a show at the Lobero Theatre.

The group will show off a range of styles, from ballet to folk dancing. The show will begin at 8 p.m. General admission is $22.50. The theater is at 33 E. Canon Perdido. For more information call 963-0761.

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Violinist Maurice Hasson will perform Ravel’s “Tzigane” and Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade Melancolique,” in a guest gig with the Santa Barbara Symphony on Saturday and Sunday at the Arlington Theatre.

Bizet’s Symphony in C and Sousa’s “Semper Fidelis” will round out the programs for the two concerts.

Hasson is a professor at London’s Royal Academy of Music. He has performed with major orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. In 1987 he gave a recital at Carnegie Hall.

Saturday’s performance will begin at 8 p.m. with general admission ranging from $15 to $32. Sunday’s matinee will start at 3 p.m. and general admission will be $13 to $24. The Arlington is at 1317 State St. For tickets call 963-4408.

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Would you like bean soup with your Bach?

They both will be on the menu Monday night when the Bach Camerata Dinner Recital Series makes its way to The Wine Cask in Santa Barbara. Grilled salmon and ragout of lamb will also be among the culinary choices.

The package costs $70 (general) and $60 (Bach Camerata Society members). To make a reservation call 962-6342.

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Tickets are expected to move quickly for the Broadway production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre, May 21-23. The original version of the musical debuted on Broadway in 1971. Tickets are $43.50, $38.50, and $30.50. Call 963-4408.

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Reservations are being accepted for the March 18 preview of the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show at Earl Warren Showgrounds. The gala benefit will include food, wine and dancing, along with a chance to look at the thousands of flowers entered in this 48th annual show. The party will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information call 964-2229, 688-1401, or 965-1067. The show will run March 19 to 21.