Plan Ahead

* Mexican Music--Singer-songwriter Lila Downs will perform Aug. 10 at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Free. (310) 440-4500.

* Cross-Cultural--Valley Cultural Center will present its Cultural Arts Festival starring jazz artists Airto and Flora Purim and several other international acts Aug. 13 at Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Free. (818) 704-1587.

* Big Band--The Bill Tole Orchestra and the Modernaires will give a concert in tribute to Glenn Miller on Aug. 13 at Valencia Meadows Park, 25671 Fedala Road, Valencia. Free. (661) 298-ARTS.

* Jazz Piano--Pianist David Benoit will pay tribute to the late cartoonist Charles Schulz on Aug. 13 with a concert at the Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank. $4-$5. (818) 525-3721.