All day Art

In the Fine Art Dealers Assn.’s seventh annual “Los Angeles Art Show,” 45 dealers from across the country will show and sell their wares at UCLA’s John Wooden Center. Everything from western landscapes and realistic portraits to Modern abstractions will be on view.* “Los Angeles Art Show,” John Wooden Center, UCLA, Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $15. (800) 656-9278.

8 pm: Pop Music

In keeping with the self-revealing tone suggested by the titles of her new album, “Skin,” and her autobiography, “The Truth Is ... ,” Melissa Etheridge’s concert tour is called Live and Alone, promising a solo, soul-baring show from the soulful singer-songwriter.

* Melissa Etheridge, Long Beach Terrace Theatre, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 8 p.m. $55 to $75. (562) 436-3661. Through Sunday.

8 pm: Theater

Marcia Rodd is Mary Todd Lincoln in James Prideaux’s drama “The Last of Mrs. Lincoln,” a chronicle of the last 17 years in the life of “the first modern political wife,” years that found her branded a lunatic and fleeing from a scandal-hungry press. Art Manke is directing the revival.* “The Last of Mrs. Lincoln,” El Portal Center for the Arts, Mainstage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, Tuesdays to Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Thursdays to Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 4 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 and 7 p.m. Ends Oct. 7. $30 to $45. (818) 508-4200, (800) 233-3123.

6:30 pm: Pop Music

It wasn’t too long ago that the Donnas were scrappy unknowns looking for a break. Now that the Bay Area rockers are scrappy somebodies, they’re doing their bit for the future by bringing along another girl group, Albuquerque’s Eyeliners, as a support act on their current tour.* The Donnas, with the Kicks, Eyeliners, Palace, 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 6:30 p.m. $15. (323) 462-3000. Saturday at the Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona, 8 p.m. $12.50. (909) 469-5800.

7pm: Dance

Returning to San Diego for the first time in 10 years, American Ballet Theatre will join members of the San Diego Symphony in performances at the Civic Theatre this weekend. On Friday, the company dances Paul Taylor’s “Black Tuesday” and Natalie Weir’s “Jabula,” along with Clark Tippet’s familiar “Bruch Concerto No. 1.” On Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, the program changes to the full-length “Giselle,” with Julie Kent and Angel Corella heading the evening cast, but Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Belotserkovsky in the spotlight at the final matinee. From Dec. 14 to 23, the company dances “The Nutcracker” at the new Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

* American Ballet Theatre, San Diego Civic Theatre, 1200 3rd Ave., San Diego, Friday, 8 p.m. (mixed bill). Also Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. (“Giselle”). $30 to $175 (top price includes opening-night reception). (858) 459-3728.

8 pm: Theater

“The Last Season,” Christopher Moore’s drama, is about a team trying for its third consecutive World Series Negro Baseball championship in 1946, after Jackie Robinson had broken the color barrier and joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Henry Lennix, critically acclaimed for his role in Julie Taymor’s film “Titus,” stars as a player on the team who is tempted to join another all-white team in the majors. Presented by Robey Theatre Company and Legacy Productions.* “The Last Season,” Stage 52 Theatre, 5299 W. Washington Blvd., L.A., Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Ends Oct. 14. $20. (818) 567-4249.

8:30 pm: Music

John Mauceri and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra celebrate their 10-year anniversary with three nights of the Fireworks Finale. This summer the guest stars are three: Grammy-nominated country singer Billy Gilman, versatile Marni Nixon (the “Voice of Hollywood”) and Tony-winning Nell Carter in a collaborative program offering “the best in Hollywood, Broadway and the performing arts.”

* Fireworks Finale, John Mauceri and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, Friday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. $3 to $85. (323) 850-2000.

Freebie

* An auction preview exhibition of contemporary artworks from television producer Douglas S. Cramer’s collection and vintage photographs from various consignors will be at Sotheby’s showroom, 9665 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, today to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (310) 274-0340.