Going South

* Operetta--”Gilbert and Sullivan at the Mayflower” returns to the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood for two performances this weekend. The show features 26 songs from 11 of the comic operettas penned by the Victorian partnership of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Produced and directed by Kate Springthorpe, the show features musical sequences interlaced with original scenes that illuminate the life and times of the famous composers. Show times: Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. The club is at 11110 Victory Blvd. $10. (818) 760-9367.

* Rock--The World Classic Rockers, a band featuring former members of several top rock acts of the last 30 years, performs Sunday at Newhall Park in Santa Clarita. Bands represented include the Eagles, Wings, Toto, Foreigner and Steppenwolf. But most prominent in this 10-member troupe are Spencer Davis, Randy Meisner and Denny Laine. The Spencer Davis Group hit the top 10 twice in 1967 with “Gimme Some Lovin’ ” and “I’m a Man,” both featuring Steve Winwood on vocals. Later that year, Winwood left the group to form Traffic. Meisner was the original bass player in both Poco and the Eagles. Meisner’s “Take It to the Limit” was featured on the “One of These Nights” album. Laine, along with Mike Pinder, founded the Moody Blues in 1965. The band’s second release, “Go Now,” hit No. 1 in both the United States and United Kingdom. Laine left the Moody Blues in 1966 and later worked with Paul McCartney in Wings on 10 albums during the 1970s. Show time: 5:30 p.m. The park is at 24933 Newhall Ave. Free. (661) 298-ARTS.

* Mop Tops--The Fab Four, a Beatles tribute band, performs Sunday at Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank. Show time: 5:30 p.m. $4-$5. (818) 525-3721.

* Country--The Valley Cultural Center presents the Doo Wah Riders Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at Warner Park in Woodland Hills. The popular, locally based band performs covers and original modern country music. The park is at 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Free. (818) 704-1587.