Plan Ahead

* Family--Two Bay Area arts groups will get together for an installment of the Performances to Grow on series Jan. 26 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Kavli Theatre. New Pickle Circus and the a cappella ensemble SoVoSo blend traditional circus arts with an expansive range of vocal works. Show time: 7 p.m. The venue is at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Adults, $18; children, regardless of age, $14. 646-8907.

* The King--Raymond Michael will reprise his impersonation of Elvis Presley in the annual fund-raiser “Tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” on Jan. 27 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Scherr Forum. Show time: 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit performing arts programs at Cal Lutheran University. The venue is at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 493-3161.

* Author--Best-selling mystery writer Michael Connelly will discuss and sign his new book, “A Darkness More Than Night,” Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks. His previous works include “The Poet,” “Blood Work” and “Void Moon.” Free. 446-2820.

* Rhythm--”Tango Pasion,” an Argentine dance musical, will be staged Jan. 31 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Show time: 8 p.m. $26.50-$46.50. 449-2787.