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Film

* Chapman University’s Film Classics Series continues with “The Matinee Idol” (1928), in Room 208 of the campus Argyros Forum, 333 N. Glassell St., Orange. Includes an introduction by film historian and restorer Grover Crisp. 7 tonight. Free. (714) 997-6765.

* A preview screening of the work-in-progress Imax film “Dolphins,” directed by Greg MacGillivray and Steve Judson, is at Edwards 21 Megaplex, 65 Fortune Drive, Irvine. 7:30 tonight. $50-$200, benefits the Laguna Canyon Foundation. (949) 855-7275.

Theater

* “True West,” by Sam Shepard, continues through Oct. 24 at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 7:45 tonight. $26-$45. (714) 708-5555.

Pop/Rock

* Locust, Murder City Devils, Zeke and others play at Chain Reaction, 1652 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim. 8 tonight. Cover. (714) 635-6067.

* Joydrop, Other Star People and Neve play at the Galaxy Concert Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. 8 tonight. $10-$12. (714) 57-0600.

* Spurs, Souvenirs and Graveyard Farmers play at Linda’s Doll Hut, 107 S. Adams St., Anaheim. 9 tonight. $5. (714) 533-1286.

* Jasso & Garcia play at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach. 9 tonight. Cover. (949) 494-3027.

Jazz/Blues

* Brian Barrett and the Jason Wilkins Group play at Wind and Sea, 34699 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 7 tonight. Free. (949) 496-6500.

* Luther Hughes, with the Hungry Joes Reunion Band, plays at Restaurant Kikuya, 8052 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach. 7:30 tonight. $10 minimum. (714) 536-6665.

* The James Harman Band plays at Renaissance Dana Point, 24701 Del Prado Ave. 8 tonight. Free. (949) 661-6003.

* Jan Lundgren plays at Steamers Cafe, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. 8 tonight. Two-item minimum. (714) 871-8800.

* The Marc LeBrun Trio plays at Odessa, 680 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. 8:30 and 10 tonight. Free. (949) 376-8792.

Country/Folk

* Montgomery Gentry sings at the Crazy Horse Steak House, 1580 Brookhollow Drive, Santa Ana. 8:30 tonight. $24-$29. (714) 549-1512.

* Ken O’Mally plays at Stubrick’s Steakhouse, 118 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. 9 tonight. Free. (714) 871-1290.

Comedy

* Finis Henderson opens at the Brea Improv, 945 E. Birch St. 8:30 tonight. $10-$12. Through Sunday. (714) 529-7878.

* Dom Irrera opens at the Irvine Improv, 4255 Campus Drive. 8:30 tonight. $10-$12. Through Sunday. (949) 854-5455.

Children

* A Backyard Wildlife workshop for ages 4 to 6 is at the Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills. 1 p.m. today. $3. (714) 008-8380.

--Compiled by Ken Williams