PLAN AHEAD: NEXT WEEKEND

The UCLA Film Archive presents “The Method: Revolution in American Acting 1945-1970” Feb. 1-11, starting with “On the Waterfront” and “Sweet Bird of Youth.” James Bridges Theater, UCLA. $4-$6. (310) 206-8013.

* France’s Ballet Preljocaj dances its controversial full-evening abstraction “Paysage Apres la Bataille” Feb. 2-3 in Royce Hall, UCLA. $9-$45. (310) 825-2101.

* “Romeo & Juliet,” Sir Peter Hall’s staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy, runs Feb. 4-March 18 at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. $20-$49, except opening night, $25-$55. (213) 628-2772.

* “The Year of the Dragon,” Frank Chin’s epic 1974 drama, runs Wednesday-Feb. 25 at East West Players’ David Henry Hwang Theater, Union Center for the Arts, 120 N. Judge John Aiso St., L.A. $20-$30. (800) 233-3123.

* “The Gathering,” Arje Shaw’s new drama starring Hal Linden,” runs Feb. 3-28 at the Wadsworth Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Brentwood. $25-$50. (800) 233-3123.

* “The Universe: Contemporary Artists and the Cosmos,” a collaborative venture involving eight cultural organizations in Pasadena including the Armory, Art Center and Norton Simon, opens Feb. 4. (626) 792-5101.