Plan Ahead

* Celluloid--The Jewish Federation/Valley Alliance will present the Southern California premiere of Roger Hanen’s film “Soleil” on Oct. 28 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Scherr Forum. The movie, starring Sophia Loren, is set in 1940s Algeria and provides a rare glimpse into the Sephardic experience of North Africa during World War II. Show time: 7 p.m. The venue is at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $18. (818) 464-3225.

* Stage--The Cabrillo Music Theatre will open Oct. 29 with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Kavli Theatre. The production will be presented in association with the Gold Coast Performing Arts Assn. Show times: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Ends Nov. 7. $14-$32. The theater is at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 497-8616.

* Variety--Comedy-magic duo Penn & Teller will stage their wacky--and sometimes naughty--variety show Nov. 3 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Kavli Theatre. $29.50-$49.50. The theater is at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 449-2787.

* Traditional--The Westside Cultural Center in Ventura will host Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities Nov. 2 at the Ventura Avenue Plaza, 572 N. Ventura Ave. The event will begin at sundown with a procession of costumed celebrants and will include a performance by El Teatro Inlakech, folkloric dancing, traditional foods and more. During the holiday, which melds Aztec and Catholic traditions, death is mocked, celebrated and honored as a way of giving meaning to life. Free. 643-3471.