Rich Blend: How about something different for...

Rich Blend: How about something different for Passover? Alan Eder, above right, a specialist in African and reggae music at CalArts, leads his Pesach Posse, including drummer Kobala Ladzekpo, left, in his “Reggae Passover” Saturday. West African and Caribbean sounds and movement are blended with traditional Hebrew texts and music. Details in Calendar Weekend (Page 40).

Art, Commerce: Artists say it’s tough to get a show in a gallery these days. So many are looking for unconventional venues for their wares: businesses, restaurants, beauty salons. Natalie Sehn, whose “Natagrams” hang in the Eclectic Cafe, says it’s the best show she’s ever had. See Calendar Weekend (Page 30).

MTA’s Fraud War: You have to spend money to save money. Or so argues the MTA’s inspector general, who says he needs more than $3 million to ferret out the “cheats and criminals” who have turned L.A.’s transit system into “a very troubled agency.” . . . The MTA board will decide whether to meet the request (A26).

Universal Skills: Know how to balance teacups on your nose or juggle chain saws? Universal CityWalk wants you. Its annual street performer auditions are at 11 a.m. today. . . . Winners get a one-year deal to perform at CityWalk. Your pay is whatever you can get.