1 pm: Festival

Consort with Counting Crows, dish with the Go-Go’s, cop some chords from Third Eye Blind, hang with Uncle Kracker and the Wallflowers. The Fan Nation tour is designed to add some intimacy and interaction to the festival experience, bringing its headliners into the cozy confines of autograph tents, acoustic lounges and Q&A; sessions.

* Fan Nation, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 1 p.m. $28.50 to $53.50. (949) 855-2863.

8 pm: Theater

New York performance duo Josh Cary and Patrick Gallo present “Cary and Gallo: What If We Did This?,” an off-the-wall, multi-character blend of vaudeville, physicality and comic film shorts by Paul Sullivan.

* “Cary and Gallo: What If We Did This?,” Coast Playhouse, 8325 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, Thursdays through Sundays at 8 p.m. (323) 655-TKTS.

all day: Photography

“James Welling: Photographs 1974-1999,” a traveling retrospective opening Sunday at the Museum of Contemporary Art showcases the artist’s often dry, Conceptually-based photographs that capture architectural facades, lighting fixtures and other surfaces.

* “James Welling: Photographs 1974-1999,” Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adults, $6; students and seniors, $4; children under 12, free. (213) 626-6222.

2 pm: Theater

East West Players’ presents “An Afternoon With David Henry Hwang,” a discussion with the playwright whose works include the Tony Award-winning “M. Butterfly,” “Golden Child” and the adaptations of “Aida” and “Flower Drum Song.” Soon-Tek Oh, Amy Hill, Beulah Quo, Kerri Higuchi, Reggie Lee and June Kyoko Lu will read scenes and excerpts from Hwang’s work. Playwright Philip Kan Gotanda will moderate a post-performance Q&A.;

* “An Afternoon With David Henry Hwang,” East West Players, David Henry Hwang Theater, Union Center for the Arts, 120 N. Judge John Aiso St., Little Tokyo. 2 p.m.; reception follows. Free, but reservations required. (213) 625-7000, Ext. 19.

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FREEBIE

Don’t miss your chance to perform live onstage at the Hollywood Bowl when the Cahuenga Pass landmark plays host to “A Taste of the Bowl.” The event will feature music, tours, children’s activities, a conducting contest and food samples from Patina catering from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood, (323) 850-2000.