Plan Ahead: Next Weekend

* Theater. “Martin Guerre,” the epic musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, set against the backdrop of the religious wars of 16th century France, opens Wednesday at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, playing Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; Feb. 27, March 5, 12 and 19 at 7:30 p.m.; and March 23, 30 and April 6 at 2 p.m. Ends April 8. $15 to $70. (213) 628-2772.

* Jazz. Keyboard giant Chick Corea teams with leading vibraphonist Gary Burton, then leads his current ensemble, Origin, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. at Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood. $20 to $35. (310) 825-2101.

* Dance. The David Parsons Dance Company performs “Images,” a commissioned world premiere, on Feb. 25-26 at 8 p.m. in the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. $28 to $32. (949) 854-4646.

* Dance. The contemporary Japanese ensemble Buto-sha Tenkei performs the dance drama “Kanata” Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. in the Japan America Theatre, 244 S. San Pedro St., downtown Los Angeles. $10 to $20. (213) 680-3700.