6 pm: Jazz

Before his death in 1979, bandleader Stan Kenton defined the shape of jazz to come with various ensembles, small and large, that gave starts to the careers of everyone from Stan Getz and Maynard Ferguson to Anita O’Day and June Christy. Producer Kenny Allan’s 12th annual Tribute to Stan Kenton brings together a number of Kenton veterans in the 18-piece Alumni Orchestra, with vocalist Tierney Sutton, under the direction of Alan Yankee to play for listeners and dancers. “Artistry in Rhythm” is sure to be heard here.

* Tribute to Stan Kenton, Irvine Marriott Hotel Rendezvous Ballroom, 18000 Von Karman, Irvine. 6 p.m. $25. (949) 553-9449.

3 pm: Family/Music

The popular children’s music group Craig ‘n Co., headed by Craig Taubman, launches the University of Judaism’s “Sunday Funday Family Concert Series” with a rock ‘n’ roll journey through Jewish life and culture, plus pre-show arts activities and a barbecue dinner.

* “Sunday Funday Family Concert Series,” Craig ‘n Co., University of Judaism, Gindi Auditorium, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel-Air. 3 p.m. (pre-show arts activities); 4 p.m. (concert); 5 p.m. (barbecue). $10 (includes pre-show activities and concert); barbecue, $5 in advance, $7 day of show. (310) 476-9777, Ext. 201.

7 pm: Music

Fresh from its most recent European tour, the Pacific Trio--violinist Endre Balogh, cellist John Walz and pianist Edith Orloff--returns to Los Angeles in a benefit for Congregation Ohr HaTorah. The virtuoso ensemble will play Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio, Three Nocturnes by Ernest Bloch and Mendelssohn’s Trio in D minor, Opus 49.

* The Pacific Trio, Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School, 200 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles. 7 p.m. $15 to $25. (818) 769-8223.

5 pm: Theater

Celebrating Duke Ellington’s 100th birthday, “Play On!,” the musical conceived and directed by Sheldon Epps, with book by Cheryl L. West, features songs by Ellington in a 1940s Harlem setting, including such classics as “Take the ‘A’ Train” and “Mood Indigo.”

* “Play On!,” Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. Sunday, 5 p.m. Regular schedule: Tuesdays-Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 5 and 9 p.m.; Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m., excluding opening. Ends Aug. 22. $13.50 to $50. (800) 233-3123.

7:30 pm: Family/Music

A first-class “Musical Storybook” launches the Hollywood Bowl’s Family Fun Concert Series with “The Chinese Cat,” narrated by “Joy Luck Club” author Amy Tan; “Peter and the Wolf,” with Chuck Jones’ big-screen animation; and A.A. Milne’s “Winnie-the-Pooh,” performed by British actor Peter Dennis, whom Christopher Robin Milne dubbed “Pooh’s Ambassador Extraordinary.” George Daughterty conducts the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

* “Musical Storybook,” Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. 7:30 p.m. $3 to $75; half-price for children age 12 and younger. (213) 480-3232; (323) 850-2000.

8 pm: Movies

The 12th annual “Silents Under the Stars” film event at the Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains kicks off with the 1922 Harold Lloyd comedy “Grandma’s Boy.” Filmgoers are invited to come early and bring a picnic dinner. The series will continue on Aug. 1 with King Vidor’s “Show People,” and on Aug. 15 with “The Prisoner of Zenda” (1922). All films will be preceded by a surprise short subject film and have live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla.

* “Silents Under the Stars,” Paramount Ranch. Take Kanan Road south off the 101 Freeway, make a left at Cornell Way and continue southwest for 2 1/2 miles. Sunday at 8 p.m.: “Grandma’s Boy”; Aug. 1 at 8 p.m.: “Show People”; Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.: “The Prisoner of Zenda.” $6. (805) 370-2301.

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FREEBIES: “Guelaguetza” re-creates the music, dance, crafts and food of a traditional South Mexico holiday. California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. 1:30 p.m. (parade), 2 p.m. (performance). (213) 687-2159.

Walk the Dominguez Gap adjacent to the L.A. River with Friends of the Los Angeles River. Meet at Del Amo Boulevard and Oregon Avenue just west of the 710 Freeway in Long Beach. 4:30 p.m. (213) 381-3570.