Freebies

Cornerstone Theater Company presents a series of 21 plays with music, created through collaborations with communities of faith in L.A.: “The Green Parrots Speak,” by Roxanne Rogers; “Note From the Bottom of the Well,” by Ferdinand Lewis; “The Swami and the Sisters: Vivekananda in Pasadena,” by Robert Berg; “They Simply Said Enter,” by Antonia Smits; and “Glimpse,” a film play by Page Leong. Today and Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. At New Horizon School, 651 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, (213) 613-1700.

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The monthly “3rd Thursday” show attracts an eclectic lineup, with Tracy Speuhler, Plasticsoul, Anny Celsi (the Tearjerkers), Steve Barton (Translator) and others singing their own songs, plus a favorite by another L.A. songwriter. At Highland Grounds, 742 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 8 p.m. (323) 466-1507.