3 pm: Art

“Beverly Hills Collects,” an exhibition of contemporary artworks borrowed from local collections, inaugurates the Beverly Hills Municipal Gallery at City Hall. Paintings, drawings and sculptures by Magdelena Abakanowicz, Jean-Michel Basquiat, James Doolin and Alexis Smith, among many other artists, appear in thematic groups representing everyday life, popular culture, spiritual aspiration, artistic processes and commentary on the human condition. * “Beverly Hills Collects,” Beverly Hills Municipal Gallery, City Hall, 450 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills. Today, 3 to 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 6, 1 to 5 p.m. Individual and group tours by appointment. Free. (310) 285-1035.

all day: Festival

The first and hoped-to-be annual Ventura County Jewish Festival will hold sway at Cal State Channel Islands in Camarillo. Titled “A Celebration of Jewish Life,” the cultural fair will offer performances by the American Israeli contemporary dance troupe Keshet Chaim Dancer Ensemble, plus klezmer bands, kosher food, children’s entertainment, arts and crafts, vendor booths and Judaica merchandise. The event is produced by the Jewish Federation of Ventura County.* Ventura County Jewish Festival, Cal State Channel Islands, One University Drive, Camarillo, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission; parking, $5. (805) 647-7800.

7:30 pm: Theater

Michael Kearns performs his new solo show, “A to Z: Twenty-Six Rants, Raves and Reflections” inspired by Q&A; sessions with audiences after previous works, exploring such themes as sex, homosexuality, family and death.* “A to Z: Twenty-Six Rants, Raves and Reflections” Highways, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. $12. (310) 315-1459.

7:30 pm: World Music

The sounds of Brazil will fill the Hollywood Bowl when Sergio Mendes and Brazil 2001 take the stage. Also performing are Brazilian singer-songwriter Chico Cesar and singer Virginia Rodrigues.* Sergio Mendes and Brazil 2001, Chico Cesar and Virginia Rodrigues, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 7:30 p.m. $1 to $75. (323) 850-2000.

Freebie

* Rotary Club of Newbury Park will hold its 15th annual benefit Oktoberfest at Conejo Creek North, California 23 and Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. The Bavarian-styled happenings will include musical performances, folk dancing, traditional foods, vendor booths, arts and crafts, children’s activities and sporting tournaments. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (805) 306-6678.