Plan Ahead

* Opera--Opera Unplugged, Ventura County’s only professional opera company, will present “Bella Notte--Opera’s Greatest Hits” at the Laurel Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. Show times: Feb. 10 and 16, 8 p.m.; Feb. 11 and Feb. 18, 2:30 p.m. The production features selections from “Tosca,” “Faust,” “Cosi fan Tutte” and “Andre Chenier,” plus a preview of the upcoming production of “La Boheme.” General: $32.50 for evening performances; $27.50 for matinees. Senior citizens: $25 for ages 55 and older. Student rush: $8 (must have ID) five minutes before curtain. 641-3839.

* Classical--Camerata Pacifica will continue its Chamber Music Series at two area venues with marimba player Robert van Sice. Feb. 10, 8 p.m.: San Buenaventura Mission, Main St., Ventura. Feb. 11, 8 p.m.: Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $25; under 16 and student rush seats available 10 minutes before performance, $5. 961-0570.

* Family--Performances to Grow On will present the acclaimed Dallas Children’s Theatre company staging of “Heidi” on Feb. 11 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Show time: 3 p.m. General, $15; children, regardless of age, $12. 646-8907 (evenings) or 449-2787.