Events

Ballroom Dancing (Granada Pavilion, 11128 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, [818] 366-1805). Sat., 6:30-11:30 p.m. Live band and DJ. Lessons and refreshments included. $10.

Bicycle Rides (Cal State Northridge parking lot, Nordhoff Street and Darby Avenue, [818] 347-6148). The San Fernando Valley Bicycle Club (https://www.sfvbc.org) offers group rides Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m. Free.

Big Band (Leon’s Steak House, 10945 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 762-1958). Big band jazz Wed., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Jazz Celebration (First Lutheran Church, 1300 E. Colorado St., Glendale, [818] 240-9000). The Gary Foster-David Sills Quartet performs Sun., 5 p.m. Free.

Songwriter Showcase (Long Horn Trading Post, 914 S. Mariposa St., Burbank, [818] 558-7821). Singer-songwriters open mike Thur., 7-10 p.m.

Square Dance (Patrick Henry Middle School, 17340 San Jose St., Granada Hills, [818] 363-2698). The Lads ‘n’ Lassies host a dance Sat., 8-10:45 p.m. $5.

TV Tickets (Audiences Unlimited, 100 Universal City Plaza, Building 153, Universal City, [818] 753-3470). Free tickets to more than 40 TV shows.

Comedy

Comedy Schmomedy (Nudie’s Custom Java, 11651 Riverside Drive, Valley Village, [818] 973-3169). Robin Roberts hosts her weekly stand-up comedy show Wed., 8 p.m. No cover.

HeadGames L. A. (Jewel Box Theatre, 10426 Magnolia Blvd., Toluca Lake, [818] 760-4585). Improv comedy. Sun., 8 p.m. Indefinitely. $10.

L. A. Cabaret (17271 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 501-3737). Comedy nightly, with headliners Fri.-Sat. Show times and covers vary. $10.

L. A. Connection Comedy Theatre (13442 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 784-1868). Comedy Thur.-Mon. Show times and covers vary.

Lester McFwap’s Innuendo & Out the Other (Raven Playhouse, 5233 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [310] 226-7047). Sketch comedy troupe Lester McFwap’s new show. Thur., 8 p.m. Ends June 29. $10.

Marie Callender’s (27630 The Old Road, Valencia, [805] 259-2291) presents J. R.’s Comedy Club, Fri.-Sat., 9 p.m. $10 cover.

Kids’ Stuff

American Heroes: The Wright Brothers (Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-3691, Ext. 5). A family musical, Sat., 3:30 p.m. Indefinitely. $7-$10.

Autry Museum of Western Heritage (4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, [323] 667-2000) features the Los Angeles Times’ Children’s Discovery Gallery. Free admission the second Tuesday of each month. Hours: Tue.-Wed., Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $7.50 general; $5 seniors and students; $3 ages 2-12; under 2 free.

Big Tush, Little Tush (Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-3691, Ext. 5). A family musical, Sat., 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 3 and older. Indefinitely. $7-$10.

Children’s Nature Institute offers guided nature walks and hikes for families with children 8 and under. (310) 364-3591. $5.

Fallbrook Mall (6633 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills, [818] 340-5871) offers “Wednesdays Are for Kids” show, Wed., 11 a.m. Free.

L. A. Cabaret (17271 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 501-3737). A variety show for children, some Sundays, 1:30 p.m. $12; includes refreshments. Reservations required.

L. A. Connection Comedy Theatre (13442 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 784-1868). “Comedy Improv by Kids for Kids,” Sun., 3:30 p.m. Parties can be arranged. $7.

Media City Center (201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 566-8617). “Kid City” every other Thur., 11 a.m.; free in center court.

The Princess and the Pea (Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., [818] 244-8481). A musical version of the classic story, Sat., 11 a.m. Ends June 24. $8-$10.

Rumpelstiltskin (Storybook Theatre, Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., [818] 761-2203). World premiere of new children’s musical by Lloyd J. Schwartz, producer of the “Brady Bunch Movie,” Sat., 1 p.m. Ends Sat. $8.

Theme Parks, Zoos

Los Angeles Zoo (Griffith Park at Ventura and Golden State freeways, [323] 644-6400 or https://www.lazoo.org). Attractions include “Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains,” river otters, black bears, “World of Birds” and “Animals and You.” Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8.25 adults; $5.25 ages 65 and older; $3.25 ages 2-12.

Moorpark College Teaching Zoo (7075 Campus Road, [805] 378-1441). A collection of 160 exotic animals, including lions, tigers, kangaroos, baboons, apes and sea lions. $4 general; $3 seniors; $2 ages 2-12. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekdays by appointment.

Six Flags Magic Mountain (Magic Mountain Parkway, Golden State Freeway, Valencia, [818] 367-5965 or [661] 255-4111). Contemporary gospel music star Kirk Frankin performs Saturday. The park features its new mega-coaster Goliath, plus Riddler’s Revenge, a stand-up roller coaster and more than 100 other rides, shows and attractions, including Superman the Escape, which the park touts as the world’s fastest and tallest roller coaster. Also featured are Batman & Robin Live Action Show, Gotham City Backlot and Batman: The Ride; Bugs Bunny World for small children; Flashback, Psyclone, Ninja, Viper and Colossus roller coasters. Opens daily at 10 a.m. Closing hours vary. $19.95-$39. Combo ticket for Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor, $49.99.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (Magic Mountain Parkway, Golden State Freeway, Valencia, [818] 367-5965 or [661] 255-4111). Themed water park features more than 22 water slides including Black Snake Summit and Bamboo Racer, plus other attractions such as Lizard Lagoon and Reptile Ridge. Also, Shipwreck Shores family activity area and Castaway Cove, a pirate-themed water play area for small children. Open daily, 10 a.m.; closing hours vary. $19.99; $12.99 ages 55 and older and children under 4 feet tall; ages 2 and younger free. Parking $6. Combo ticket for Hurricane Harbor and Magic Mountain, $49.99. Closes Oct. 1.

Universal Studios Hollywood (Hollywood Freeway at Lankershim Boulevard, Universal City, [818] 508-9600). Newest attraction is Rugrats Magic Adventure. Other attractions include Terminator 2: 3-D; Jurassic Park: The Ride; Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular; Back to the Future; Backdraft; E. T. Adventure; A Tribute to Lucy; Earthquake--The Big One; and King Kong. CityWalk features street performers and entertainment-themed restaurants and shops. Open daily, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $41; $36 ages 60 and older; $31 ages 3-11; under 3 free.

Theater

Openings

Neat (L.A. Theatre Works, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., [310] 827-0889). Charlayne Woodard performs a live radio theater performance of her autobiographical play about her adolescence, her relationship with her mildly retarded aunt and growing up black in America in the 1960s and ‘70s. Tonight-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 4 and 7:30 p.m. Ends Sun. $32-$36.

70 Sucks (Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Center, 11006 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 761-0704). Veteran comedian Sammy Shore performs Rudy DeLuca’s solo show. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends Aug. 6. $15.

Writing on the Wall (Bitter Truth Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-9702). An art therapist works with girls and young women in a correctional youth camp. By Janet Bernson and Julia Parmenter. Sun., 2 p.m. Ends July 16. $12.

Continuing

Additional Particulars (Third Stage, 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 842-4755). New comedy about small-town residents who aspire to greater rewards in life than those offered by the firm they work for. By Ed Simpson. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Ends July 1. $15.

The Ascension of Lili (Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, [818] 762-7488). David H. Vowell’s comedy about beauty, age, sex and suicide. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 and 7 p.m. Ends July 8. $15.

Aspirin & Elephants (Stage Door Theatre, 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, [818] 889-5209). Jerry Mayer’s comedy runs Thur., 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; also, 2 p.m. matinees June 25 and July 9. Ends July 15. $10-$12. A dinner-show combo available Thur. and Sun., $15.

Ballad Hunter (Road Theatre Company, Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 759-3382). Jenny Laird’s play about three generations of women living on an isolated Appalachian mountain, who believe their world is cursed. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends July 2. $16.

Beastyality (Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 754-8686). Huston Huddleston’s musical comedy for mature audiences only, Tue.-Wed., 8 p.m. Ends June 21. $15.

Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde (Gene Bua Acting for Life Theatre, 3435 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 781-1736 [Japanese]; [818] 997-0571 [English]). Japanese American Players’ bilingual production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s horror classic. English: Fri.-Sat., June 30 and July 1, 8 p.m.; June 25 and July 9, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Japanese: June 23-24, July 7-8, 8 p.m.; Sun. and July 2, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Ends July 9.

Elinor Adjusting (Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. E., [323] 851-7977). Bridget Hanley is a widow reentering the world of work in Eugene Pack’s romantic comedy. Also with Lee Meriwether. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 and 7 p.m. Ends July 2. $15.

Interact’s Pre-Construction Theatre Festival (Interact Theatre Company, 5215 Bakman Ave., North Hollywood, [818] 773-7862). Ten staged readings celebrating the company’s new theater space. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 and 7 p.m. Ends June 25. Free; reservations required.

Jews Without Money (American Renegade Theatre, 11136 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 763-1834). Yabo Yablonsky’s seriocomic play about first-generation Americans in a tough Jewish ghetto in postwar Brooklyn. Previously produced as “Cracks in the Sidewalk.” Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Ends July 16. $18.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Canyon Club Dinner Theater, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, [818] 879-5016). Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical Fri.-Sat., 6:30 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m. Ends July 2. Tickets include show, meal and beverage. $12-$25.

The King and I (Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale, [818] 244-8481). Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m. Ends July 8. $16-$19.

Monkey Grass (Victory Theatre, 3326 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, [818] 841-5421). Lee Murphy’s new comedy about a Hollywood producer who must deal with unexpected unfinished business at her family home in Ditchwater, Texas. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends June 25. $18-$20.

Mrs. Disney (Lionstar Theatre, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 346-6277). Francis Creighton performs his new solo show. Sun., 3 p.m. Indefinitely. Donation.

N----- With Attitudes . . . and Big Guns (Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Center, 11006 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 761-0704). Drama set in 1979, about what happens to nine black National Guardsmen on weekend maneuvers with a master sergeant with a grudge. With Ty Granderson Jones. By African American playwright B.K. Willerford, directed by Pamela Hall. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends July 9. $18.

Oliver! (Deaf West Theatre, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 762-2773; [818] 762-2782 [TDD]). Premiere of an adaptation of Lionel Bart’s classic family musical integrating deaf actors, using American Sign Language, with hearing actors and singers. Broadway choreographer Jeff Calhoun directs. George McDaniel plays Fagin. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Ends June 25. $22.

The Taming of the Shrew (Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, [310] 455-3723). The rustic, outdoor amphitheatre opens its 2000 summer season with the Bard’s comedy, Sun., 4 p.m. Ends Sept. 24. $7-$20.

10 the Hard Way (Theatre East, 12655 Ventura Blvd., second floor, Studio City, [818] 760-4160). Rotating bill of 10 one-acts about life, love, suicide and arson. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Ends Sun. $12; festival, $26.

The Three Sisters (El Portal Center, Circle Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 508-420, [800] 233-3123). Chekhov’s romantic classic about three women in a remote Russian town, dreaming of the freedom and romance they’re sure awaits them in Moscow. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. Equity Fights AIDS benefit, June 18, 7 p.m.; also June 25, 8 p.m. Ends July 2. $20.

Welcome Home, Soldier: A Tribute to the Vietnam Veterans; Baby Dance; My Thing of Love; Light Sensitive (Playhouse West 1, 4250 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, and Playhouse West 2, 10634 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 971-7191). Several plays in repertory. Call for show times. Indefinitely. Free.

A Widow’s Kiss, Plus Two Others (Bitter Truth Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-9702). Three short plays about women’s issues by Christine Rosensteel-Savalla, presented by Theatre of Hope for Abused Women. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 7 p.m. Ends July 9. $12.

Art Experience (11830 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 506-7804). Tue.-Sun., 3-5:30 p.m. “Drive By Art” by Susan Manders.

B & R Gallery (17720 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, [805] 298-2038). Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Contemporary artists’ works.

Bigoudi International Gallery (21720 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, [818] 887-3627). Hair salon and art gallery. Tue., Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. “Dreams of DispLAcement” a solo show by L.A. artist Alfredo de Batuc. Ends July 1.

Borstein and Platt Galleries (University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, [310] 476-9777). Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “Transformations: The Nature of Abstraction” by Tom S. Fricano. Ends July 9.

Brand Library Art Galleries (1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, [818] 548-2051). Tue., Thur., 1-9 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. The Los Angeles Printmaking Society’s Juried Membership Exhibition 2000. Ends July 7.

Cal State Northridge (18111 Nordhoff St., [818] 677-5768). Lobby gallery in the Performing Arts Center; open for viewing one hour before performances. “French Theater Posters of the Early 20th Century.” Ends Aug. 27.

Creative Arts Center (George Izay Park, 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank, [818] 238-5397). Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibit featuring work by artists Nick Fedak, Bonese Collins Turner and Teri Garcia. Ends Fri.

Eclectic Cafe Gallery (5156 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 760-2233). Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight. A variety of art on display. Indefinitely.

Finegood Gallery (Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills, [818] 464-3218). Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. “Joy of Art,” a group exhibit. Ends Sun.

Grant Lashley Gallery / Studio (4860 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, [818] 761-8159). Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; evenings by appointment. Mixed-media wall sculptures and cold-cast bronze sculptures by Lashley. Demonstrations of the casting process by appointment. Indefinitely.

Malter Galleries (17005 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 784-7772). Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Specializing in Egyptian and classical antiquities; pre-Columbian, African and South Pacific art; ancient coins and related literature.

Orlando Gallery (18376 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 705-5368). Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Around the Sea,” works by Golda Sirota, and “The Originality Series” by Catherine Bennaton. Ends June 30.

Utopia Design Gallery (12212 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 755-9030). Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “The Male Form,” featuring work by Michael Saul and Jerry Digney. Ends June 30.

Village Square Art Gallery (2418 Honolulu Ave., Suite C, Montrose, [818] 541-9952). Thur.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. and by appointment. Carolyn Farris’ monoprints and Mary Ichino’s wood-fired containers. Ends June 24.

Viva Gallery (8516 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, [818] 576-0775). Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., noon-4 p.m. Valley Artists Guild’s “Gold Medal Show.” Ends June 30. Also, paintings in the Salon.

Museums

Air Force Flight Test Center Museum (Building 7211, Edwards Air Force Base, [805] 277-8050) offers exhibits about the history of the base and flight testing that include aircraft, models, engines, flight-test hardware and personal memorabilia. Tue.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Antelope Valley Indian Museum (15700 E. Avenue M, Lancaster, [661] 946-3055) features Native American collections, a self-guided nature trail and gift shop. $2 general; $1 ages 6-12. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Autry Museum of Western Heritage (4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, [213] 667-2000) offers exhibits, children’s events and a theater, store and cafe. Regular museum admission: $7.50 general; $5 students and seniors; $3 ages 2-12. Free admission the second Tuesday of each month. Hours: Tue.-Wed., Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Blackbird Airpark (25th Street East and Avenue P, Palmdale, [805] 277-8050) has the world’s only display of two Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy planes. Other exhibits include jet engines and aircraft hardware. Free. Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bolton Hall Museum (10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga, [818] 352-3420). Sun., Tue., 1-4 p.m. “Bring a Bag of Cement and a Trowel,” an exhibit focusing on early stonemasons of the area and the work they left behind. Ends Aug. 31. Exhibits of Native American artifacts, farm tools and photos of early settlers in the Sunland-Tujunga area.

Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Museum (7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park, [818] 346-4317). Historical displays in the former 1933 firehouse. Open the second and fourth Sundays of the month, 2-4 p.m.

Chatsworth Museum (Chatsworth Park South, 10385 Shadow Oak Drive, [818] 882-5614 or [818] 341-3053). Tours of historic Hill-Palmer House and garden, agricultural exhibits, photographs and pioneer memorabilia. Free. First Sun. of the month, 1-4 p.m.; group tours by appointment.

Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex (1015 W. Olive Ave. and 115 N. Lomita St., Burbank, [818] 841-6333). Includes “History of Lockheed” exhibit, Warner Bros.’ original “The Jazz Singer,” the Ray Sense room, a refurbished Victorian home, Disney and NBC studio exhibits, camera collection and antique cars. Free. Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Nethercutt Collection at San Sylmar (15180 Bledsoe St., Sylmar, [818] 367-2251), formerly the Merle Norman museum, offers free guided tours featuring classic and antique automobiles, mechanical musical instruments and a Wurlitzer pipe organ. No children under 12. Reservations required. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Skirball Cultural Center and Museum (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Bel-Air, [310] 440-4500), designed to reflect the story of the Jewish people, with an emphasis on the American experience, offers exhibits, concerts, lectures, film and video screenings, symposiums and other programs for people of all faiths. “Sigmund Freud: Conflict and Culture” runs through July 25. $8 general; $6 seniors and students; free under 12. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Travel Town Museum (Ventura and Golden State freeways, Griffith Park, [213] 662-5874). Outdoor transportation museum with a focus on western U. S. rail history. “Firefighting in Los Angeles: 1869-1940” continues indefinitely. Free. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. and holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Valley College Historical Museum (13163 Burbank Blvd., Valley Glen, [818] 781-1200, Ext. 373). Artifacts, clothing and photos from the Native American, ranching and farming eras, and movie-making exhibits. Free. Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.

Western Hotel Museum (557 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, [805] 723-6250) has displays on Antelope Valley history, Native Americans, the coming of the railroad and the hotel, dating from 1889. Free. Fri.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.

West Valley Museum (Woodland Hills Branch Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd., [818] 992-6814). Photos and memorabilia concerning the history of the west San Fernando Valley. Mon., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tue., Thur., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed., Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

William S. Hart Museum (24151 San Fernando Road, Newhall, [805] 254-4584). Guided tours of the famed western screen star’s 1927 home are given every half-hour. Free. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Exhibit of barnyard animals daily, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Music

Pop & Rock

Aftershock (11345 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 752-9833) presents salsa tonight at 8.

Blue Saloon (4657 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-4644) offers live music several nights a week.

Callahan’s Lounge (7557 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, [818] 786-9542) has live music Fri.-Sat.

Casa Tequila (20923 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park, [818] 341-8503) has live reggae and Latin music several nights a week.

Clancy’s Crab Broiler (219 N. Central Ave., Glendale, [818] 242-2722) has music on weekends.

Country Club Brewery & Restaurant (19530 Nordhoff St., Northridge, [818] 773-4677) offers pop, classic rock and top 40.

Little Rock (5507 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 881-9833) features live rock and blues Tue.-Sat.

Reseda Country Club (18419 Sherman Way, Reseda, [818] 881-2988) presents music several nights a week. Cover charge varies.

Riverbottom Cafe (4201 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, [818] 846-2342) offers music Thur.-Sat.

Rusty Pelican (300 Harvey Drive, Glendale, [818] 242-9191) offers salsa Fri.-Sat., jazz Tue.

Sagebrush Cantina (23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, [818] 222-6062) has pop, classic rock and top 40 Fri.-Sun.

Sportsmen’s Lodge (12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 755-5000) features live Latin music for dancing and jazz Fri.-Sun.

Star Lounge (Ramada Inn, 21340 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, [818] 700-8023) offers live rock and blues Thur.-Fri. No cover charge.

Universal Bar & Grill (4093 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-2114) has live blues, R & B and funk several nights a week.

Blues and Swing

B. B. King’s Blues Club (Universal CityWalk, 1000 Universal Center Drive, [818] 622-5464) has live blues and other music nightly.

The ClassRoom (8333 Tampa Ave., Northridge, [818] 885-0250) offers blues several nights a week. Tonight, jam hosted by Country Boy Ruben.

Cozy’s Bar & Grill (14058 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 986-6000) offers live music Mon.-Sat. Cover charges vary. Tonight, Bourbon Jones; Fri., Mike Morgan and the Crawl; Sat., the Paladins.

Jitterbugs (6101 Reseda Blvd., Reseda, [818] 342-1563) offers live swing music every Sat.

Smokin’ Johnnie’s (11720 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 760-6631) presents blues several nights a week. Sun., Mostly Bluegrass. Cover varies.

Country

Crazy Jack’s (4311 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 845-1121) presents country music Fri.-Sat. Also, Lee Roberts and Jack Ranelli’s 16-piece big band performs Fri., noon-2 p.m.

Cowboy Palace Saloon (21635 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, [818] 341-0166) offers live country nightly. No cover. Tonight, Chad Watson; Fri., Love Sick Prairie Dogs; Sat., Riders of the Purple Sage; Sun., Brian Curtis and Renegade.

Hideaway (12122 Kagel Canyon Road, San Fernando, [818] 890-1225) has music Fri.-Sat. No cover.

Rockin’ Horse Saloon (7230 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, [818] 347-7668) offers live music Sun.; DJs other nights.

Cabarets

Art Cafe (13718 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 905-6566) has a poetry, music and comedy open mike Mondays. No cover.

Barbata’s Steak House (20001 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, [818] 340-5914) offers ballroom dancing to the music of the Chuck Barbata Orchestra, Fri.-Sat.

Barclay’s Coffee & Tea (8976 Tampa Ave., Northridge, [818] 885-7744) presents music several nights a week.

Burbank Bar & Grill (112 N. San Fernando Blvd., [818] 848-9611) offers live music Fri.-Sun.

Cafe Bellissimo (22458 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, [818] 225-0026) has singing servers and other live entertainment Tue.-Sun.

Cafe Cordiale (14015 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 789-1985) has live music Wed.-Sat., starting at 10:30 p.m. Tonight, Chris Standring; Fri., Bristols; Sat., Mr. Tibb’s.

Cha Cha Cha (17499 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 789-3600) offers music Fri.-Sat. Fri., Parmero and the Latins; Sat., Euritmo.

Cobalt Cafe (22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, [818] 348-3789) offers jazz, rock, punk and alternative. Fri., No Refund, Heffer, My, Punkomonks; Sat., the Void, Underwood, Armada, Dilusion.

Coffee Junction (19221 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 342-3405) offers live entertainment Thur.-Sat. Tonight, Mare Lennon; Fri., Darryl Morris, Larry Marciano, Jeff Kozak; Sat., Dawn Hummer and Friends.

Common Grounds (9250 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, [818] 882-3666) has entertainment nightly. Fri., Broken Heroes; Sat., Rip Tones.

Dimples (3413 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, [818] 842-2336) features a singers showcase nightly.

Eagles Coffee Pub (5231 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 760-4212) offers music, games and poetry.

El Encuentro (4633 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 252-3320). Tango dancing Sat., 9:30 p.m. $12.

Exile Books & Music (14925 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 986-6409) presents music on weekends. Sun., open mike. Cover varies.

Furniture Cafe (10644 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 762-6140) presents music Thur.-Sat. nights and during brunch Sun. No cover.

Hallenbeck’s Mainstreet Cafe (5510 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 985-5916) presents live entertainment several nights a week.

Kindness of Strangers coffeehouse (4378 Lankershim Blvd., Universal City, [818] 752-9566) has music during the week and play readings Sun., 5 p.m. Also, “Anything . . . but Stand-Up,” a comedic storytelling show, Wed., 8:30 p.m.

KoKoMo’s (24454 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, [818] 225-8090) features rock, jazz and rap Thur.-Sun.

Library Cafe (10144 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, [818] 505-0930) presents music several nights a week. No cover.

Marcello’s (10825 Oxnard St., North Hollywood, [818] 505-0071) has an opera, Broadway and standards open-mike night for singers Fri.-Sat., 7:30-11 p.m.

Mitch’s Java ‘n’ Jazz (24300 Town Center Drive, Valencia, [805] 287-4500) offers live jazz, blues, folk and alternative rock nightly.

Pasion (12215 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 752-7333) offers dancing with various styles of live music.

Priscilla’s (4150 Riverside Drive, Burbank, [818] 843-5707) offers live music several nights a week.

Queen Mary Show Lounge (12449 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 506-5619) presents a Las Vegas-style female impersonators revue Wed.-Sun.

Sonoma Blue (10962 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 769-0232) offers live music several nights a week. Fri.-Sat., open mike.

Jazz

Baked Potato (3787 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Studio City, [818] 980-1615) has live entertainment nightly. Tonight, Lazoo.

Beyond the Stars (417 1/2 Brand Blvd., Glendale, [818] 243-7827) presents Latin jazz Fri.-Sat.

Ca’ Del Sole (4100 N. Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 985-4669) presents jazz six nights a week. Tonight, Cathy Segal-Garcia; Fri., Michie Sahara; Sat., Cathy Segal-Garcia.

Casey’s Tavern (22029 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, [818] 992-9362) offers Dixieland jazz Thur.-Sun.

Charlie G’s (18663 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 344-1191) has jazz Thur.-Sun.

Club DejaVu (224 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, [818] 547-3947) has live music five nights a week.

Fins (23504 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, [818] 223-3467) offers jazz Fri.-Sat.

Fox & Hounds (11100 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 763-7976) presents jazz.

Geri’s World (3425 W. Cahuenga Blvd., Universal City, [323] 851-1350, Ext. 127) has jazz Fri. nights. This week: Buddy Childers Group.

Jax (339 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, [818] 500-1604) offers live jazz nightly. Tonight, Jack Sheldon with his California Cool; Fri., Karen Hernandez; Sat., Emmett North Jr.; Sun., Dead Ringer.

J. P.’s Money Tree (10149 Riverside Drive, North Hollywood, [818] 769-8800) has live music nightly. No cover.

La Ve Lee (12514 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 980-8158) has Brazilian music and R & B-flavored jazz Tue.-Sat.

Las Hadas Cantina (9048 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, [818] 892-7271) has Joe Vento’s Big Band Jazz All-Stars every Wed.

Monteleone’s West (19337 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 996-0662) features jazz combos and trios Tue.-Sun. Tonight, Susan Krebs, Rich Eames, Domenic Genova and Jerry Kalaf; Fri., Jennifer York Quartet with Karen Gallinger; Sat., Harry Middlebrooks Trio featuring Terry Gregory; Sun., Vic Feniello and Jerry Harrison.

Mr. B’s (1333 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, [818] 845-1800) presents music several nights a week.

Rocco (2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Bel-Air, [310] 475-9807) presents jazz several nights a week.

Books

Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando Road, Burbank, (818) 558-1383, presents:

* JammyFest story time for youngsters, Thur., 7 p.m.

* Story time with crafts, Sat., 11 a.m.

Barnes & Noble, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino, (818) 380-1636, presents:

* A poetry-reading series, including an open-mike segment and two featured poets, the last Sat. of each month, 7:30 p.m.

* Several programs for youngsters.

Barnes & Noble, 12136 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 505-9528, presents:

* Story time, Sat., 10 a.m.

* Fiction reading group, Mon., 7:30 p.m.

Barnes & Noble, 8800 Tampa Ave., Northridge, (818) 773-0821, presents:

* Story time for children ages 3-7, Thur., 6:30 p.m.

* Toddler time for children ages 2-4, Sat., 10:30 a.m.

Borders Books & Music, 9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge, (818) 886-5443), offers:

* Pajamarama for children ages 4-6, Fri., 7 p.m.

* Sat. story time, 11 a.m.

* Toddler time, Tue., 10:30 a.m.

* Tales for Tots, Wed., 10:30 a.m.

Once Upon a Time, 2284 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, (818) 248-9668, offers:

* Preschool story time, Thur., 4 p.m.

* Book discussion group, the second Tue. of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Pages, 18399 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, (818) 342-6657, a bookstore for children and young adults, presents:

* Story time for children, Sat., 11 a.m.

* “Now I Am 2,” story time for children ages 2-3, first and third Wed. of each month, 10:30 a.m.

Sales

Granada Hills Library, 10640 Petit Ave., (818) 368-5688, holds a used-book sale the third Sat. of each month, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunland / Tujunga Library, 7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, (818) 352-4481, sells used books during library hours: Mon.-Tues., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thur., 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Libraries

BURBANK

Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., (818) 238-5600. Hours: Mon.-Thu., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Buena Vista Branch, 401 N. Buena Vista St., (818) 238-5620. Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Northwest Branch, 3323 W. Victory Blvd., (818) 238-5640. Hours: Mon., Wed.-Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Tue., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

CALABASAS

Calabasas Library, 26135 Mureau Road, (818) 878-9585. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

GLENDALE

Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., (818) 548-2020. Hours: Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Brand Library, 1601 Mountain St., (818) 548-2051. Hours: Tue., Thu., 1-9 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Casa Verdugo Branch, 1151 N. Brand Blvd., (818) 548-2047. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 1-6 p.m.; Wed., 1-8 p.m.; Thu., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Chevy Chase Branch, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Drive, (818) 548-2046. Call for hours.

Grandview Branch, 1535 5th St., Glendale, (818) 548-2049. Hours: Tue., 1-8 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Thu., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Montrose Crescenta Branch, 2465 Honolulu Ave., (818) 548-2048. Hours: Mon., Thu., 1-8 p.m.; Tue., 1-6 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

LA CRESCENTA

La Crescenta, 4521 La Crescenta Ave., (818) 248-5313. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thu., 1-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

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