all day: Theater

The “Edge of the World Theater Festival 2001: A Revolution in Theater,” features a diverse selection of original theater works--approximately 78 of them--in 32 venues throughout Los Angeles, including 50 world premieres, new commissioned work for the L.A. History Project, roundtable discussions, spoken word and more. A few of the theater companies participating: Circle X, Cornerstone, City Garage, Fountain Theatre, Moving Arts, Open Fist, Playwrights Arena, Stages Theater Center and Theatre of Note.

* “Edge of the World Theater Festival 2001: A Revolution in Theater,” Los Angeles area venues, today through Nov. 18. Some events, free; admission varies at other shows but is stable at $5 with purchase of an EdgeFest Passport, $20. Venues and schedules: (310) 281-7920; https://www.edgeoftheworld.org.

8 pm: Theater

“Standing on the Corner,” “Big D” and “Warm All Over” are among the songs that will be heard when Reprise! Broadway’s Best presents “The Most Happy Fella,” Frank Loesser’s romantic musical romp about the complications that ensue when an older farmer proposes by mail to a waitress but sends, instead of including a picture of himself, a photo of his handsome young foreman. Starring George Ball, Anastasia Barzee, Rodney Gilfry and Jennifer Leigh Warren.

* “The Most Happy Fella,” Freud Playhouse, UCLA, Westwood, Tuesdays through Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 and 7 p.m. Ends Nov. 18. $55-$60. (310) 825-2101, (213) 365-3500.

all day: Museum

Two new exhibits--”Toy Mechanics,” featuring antique and contemporary toys that employ various techniques to create movement, and “Sunshine and Shadow: 19th Century Mennonite Quilts”--open this weekend at the Craft and Folk Art Museum.

* “Toy Mechanics” and “Sunshine and Shadow: 19th Century Mennonite Quilts,” Craft and Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., Wednesdays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $2.50 to $3.50, children under 12 are free. (323) 937-4230.

9 pm: Pop Music

Maybe it takes an eccentric spirit to help invent something like dub, the influential reggae genre that turns the recording studio into a sonic house of mirrors. Lee “Scratch” Perry, one of the music’s key figures, definitely fits that bill, as should be evident when he teams on stage with his current partner, mixologist Mad Professor.

* Lee “Scratch” Perry & Mad Professor, with Live Human, Elephonic, Shakespeare & the One Love, El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 9 p.m. $27. (323) 936-4790.

Freebie

* John Edgar Wieman discusses his memoir “Hoop Roots,” about the relationship of race and basketball, Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 5th and Flower streets, downtown L.A., 7 p.m. Reservations advised: (213) 228-7025.