OPENINGS

Pop/Rock

Chava Alberstein (Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., [310] 440-4500). Alberstein, a long-tenured Israeli artist, has 50 albums to her credit, including “The Well,” a collection of 20th century Yiddish poems she and the Klezmatics put to music. 8 p.m.

Delbert McClinton (The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, [310] 278-9457). McClinton wants to convince audiences that the blues are “Nothing Personal.” 8 p.m.

Theater

“Bordertown” (Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., [310] 827-0889). Comedy troupe Culture Clash performs its satiric play based on interviews in the San Diego-Tijuana region for L.A. Theatre Works’ live radio theater series. Recorded for public and satellite radio broadcast. 8 p.m. Also Thursday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.; Sunday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Ends Sunday.

“Dancing With My Demons” (Theatre/Theater, 6425 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, [323] 969-4619). Ruth Otero’s solo comedy exploring fear as a woman finds herself in what she believes to be a recurring nightmare. 8 p.m. Regular schedule: Wednesday, 8 p.m. Ends Dec. 12.

“Runt” (Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A., [213] 368-4964). Michael Phillip Edwards performs his solo look at fear, the American Dream and a journey toward manhood. 8 p.m.

Jazz

The Aldeberts (Catalina Bar & Grill, 1640 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, [323] 466-2210). Monique and Louis Aldebert perform. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.

Stephen Lockwood Trio (Rocco at Whose Cafe). Lockwood will perform his original piano compositions with bassist Chris Symer and drummer Billy Mintz. 11 p.m.