TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

STORYTELLING

The Montana Avenue Branch of the L.A. Public Library hosts storytelling every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Santa Monica. (310) 829-7081.

SONG

Enjoy African American spirituals at L.A.’s Autry Museum of Western Heritage every Tuesday. 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. (323) 667-2000, Ext. 234.

NATURE

The Children’s Nature Institute in Topanga State Park leads a walk today at Los Robles Trail. See sage, butterflies and trees. 10 a.m. (310) 364-3591.

NOSTALGIA

Rewind to the ‘80s. Culture Club and Berlin perform at Universal City’s Universal Amphitheatre Wednesday and Thursday. (213) 480-3232.

THEATER

“Solo ‘99,” the second annual One-Person Show Festival, begins Thursday at 2100 Square Feet in Los Angeles. (323) 936-6818.