WEEK IN PREVIEW

MOVIES

The Coen brothers are back with “The Big Lebowski,” the story of an L.A. layabout (Jeff Bridges, right) who is confused with a billionaire (David Huddleston) and becomes mixed up in a kidnap case. The comedy, co-starring John Goodman, left, and Julianne Moore, opens Friday in general release.

MOVIES

Tommy Lee Jones reprises his Oscar-honored “Fugitive” role in “U.S. Marshals,” playing a tenacious federal agent who finds himself on the run after being framed for murder. Robert Downey Jr. is his new partner, and Wesley Snipes co-stars as another fugitive. The film opens Friday in general release.

MUSIC

Conductor Andrew Davis brings the BBC Symphony Orchestra to the California Center in Escondido on Friday and to the Cerritos Center on Saturday and next Sunday. Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet is the soloist on Friday and Saturday; Felicity Palmer sings Richard Strauss’ Four Last Songs on Sunday.

MUSIC

Soprano Dawn Upshaw returns to the solo spotlight at the Music Center, joining the Los Angeles Philharmonic on Thursday, Saturday and next Sunday to sing three contrasting works: arias from Copland’s “The Tender Land” and Stravinsky’s “The Rake’s Progress” plus Lukas Foss’ “Time Cycle.”

DANCE

Dancing flamenco-flavored repertory, National Ballet of Spain performs at the Universal Amphitheatre from Thursday through next Sunday, with Jose Antonio’s “La Vida Breve” and Antonio Canales’ “Grito” new to local audiences. Also scheduled: “Medea” and “Zapateado.” Above: Lola Greco.

POP MUSIC

An uncle of Tricky and brother of prominent guitar sideman Caleb Quaye, Finley Quaye released his debut album, “Maverick a Strike,” last year. The 22-year-old Englishman will showcase his music, described as “post-trip-hop,” and sweet voice Wednesday at the Roxy in West Hollywood.

MULTIMEDIA

“Cremaster 5,” the latest short film from multimedia artist Matthew Barney, opens Friday at the Nuart. The operatic Gothic-style romance, set in Hungary, features Barney in three roles opposite Ursula Andress. Photos and drawings made during the filming open Saturday at Regen Projects.

VIDEO

Kids and baby boomers will crow with delight over Disney’s classic animated “Peter Pan.” The 1953 version of James M. Barrie’s story features such musical ditties as “You Can Fly.” Bobby Driscoll is the voice of Peter; Hans Conreid is Capt. Hook. It arrives Tuesday in video stores for a limited time.

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Early Warning: Penn & Teller open March 24 at the Wilshire Theatre for two weeks. Prepare to have your illusions--and your nerves--shattered.