Takei Fete to Benefit East West Players

“Hero, a Tribute to George Takei,” an evening of comedy and music honoring the actor of “Star Trek” fame, will be held Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. at East West Players’ David Henry Hwang Theater at the Union Center for the Arts.

The event, which features guest performers Garrett Wong (“Voyagers”), Jennifer Paz (“Miss Saigon”), Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig (“Star Trek”) and Pat Morita (“The Karate Kid”), will benefit East West programs and operations.

Tickets are $100 for the performance and party afterward; $175 VIP tickets also include a reception with Takei at 6:30 p.m. Information: (213) 625-7000.