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

Herman Wouk’s courtroom drama, “The Caine Mutiny Court Martial,” directed by Gordon Hunt and featuring Grant Shaud, David Selby, James Avery, Kenny Williams, Chuma Hunter Gault and Ian Lithgow, will be presented as a live radio theater production by L.A. Theatre Works at Skirball Cultural Center.* “The Caine Mutiny Court Martial,” L.A. Theatre Works at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Dark Saturday. $34 and $38. (310) 827-0889.

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.

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.

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Freebies

Top volleyball players, professional skateboarders and extreme sports athletes compete and musicians--including Dave Wakeling and Tonic--perform at the Mervyn’s Beach Bash 2001, on the beach near Pier andHermosa avenues, Hermosa Beach.Today-Sunday, all day. (310) 473-0411 or https://www.mervynsbeachbash.com forschedule.

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The Culver City Summer Sunset Music festival begins tonight in thecourtyard of Culver City City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd., with a performance by the Western music trio New West at 7 p.m. (310) 253-6643.