BEST BETS Thursday 6/7

10 am

Art

The California State Parks will present “Images of Crystal Cove,” an exhibit of original art work created by members of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Assn. The artists will compete in a “paint-off” at the Historic District within Crystal Cove State Park for a total of $10,000 in prizes from Joan Irvine Smith Fine Arts. The public is invited to meet the artists and watch them paint. The event is part of the “Art in the Parks” program, and proceeds from all paintings sold will benefit the Crystal Cove Conservancy. A free, gala reception will be held Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Joan Irvine Smith Fine Arts Gallery in Laguna Beach.* “Images of Crystal Cove,” Historic District of Crystal Cove State Park. Parking at Los Trancos parking lot. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. (949) 240-3957.

6:30 pm

Pop Music

Like a lot of younger punk-metal bands, Orange County’s Stavesacre counts the hard-hitting Tool among its influences. That makes Stavesacre an anomaly among its brethren in the world of Christian rockers, but the group, which plays House of Blues in Anaheim, follows few of that world’s rules to begin with. Its most recent album, “Speakeasy,” is a solid collection more interested in framing questions clearly than providing easy answers.* Stavesacre, House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. 6:30 p.m. $12.50. (714) 778-2583.

7:30 pm

Theater

Uta Hagen and David Hyde Pierce star in Richard Alfieri’s bittersweet comedy, “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,” about a friendship that evolves between an older woman and her acerbic dance instructor. Arthur Allan Seidelman directs.* “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,” Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 4 and 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 and 7 p.m. Ends July 8. $21 to $43. (310) 208-5454, (213) 365-3500.

8 pm

Pop Music

Former Bill Monroe sideman Del McCoury went on to form the group that dominated bluegrass in the ‘90s, and now the eclectic, award-winning, family-close (it also includes two of the leader’s sons) Del McCoury Band warms up for the new decade with a new album, “Del & the Boys.” Two Southland shows set the stage for the July release.* The Del McCoury Band, with Mercy Miles and Hired Guns, at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 8 p.m. $17.50. (949) 496-8927. Also Friday at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. 8 and 10 p.m. $18.50. (310) 828-4497.

8 pm

Theater

Eartha Kitt, a kinetic marvel at 74, plays a tough-love version of the Fairy Godmother in this touring production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical “Cinderella.” Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who plays the mob boss’ daughter on “The Sopranos,” is a Cinderella who learns that she has to act for herself instead of waiting for her wishes to come true. Julie Andrews, Lesley Ann Warren and Brandy have previously played the role in television versions; this is the first major adaptation for the stage.* “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Matinees Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. $22 to $57. (714) 556-2787.

8 pm

Theater

The world premiere of John Belluso’s drama “The Body of Bourne” explores the life and work of essayist, orator and poet Randolph Bourne, one of America’s most influential intellectuals, who became the voice of youth, idealism and progressive ideas in the early 1900s. * “The Body of Bourne,” Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Also July 11, 2:30 p.m.; July 15, 2:30 p.m. only. Ends July 15. $30 to $44. (213) 628-2772.