PLAN AHEAD: NEXT WEEKEND

* The Silver Lake Film Festival runs Sunday through Sept. 23 at various venues, including the Vista, 4473 Sunset Drive, Los Feliz, (323) 660-6639.

* “The Unexpected Man,” Yasmina Reza’s tale of passion, plays Wednesday through Oct. 21 at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, $30 to $46. (310) 208-5454, (213) 365-3500.

* Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez performs from Sept. 21 through 23 at the Universal Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. $28.50-$43.50. (213) 252-TIXS. Also next Thursday at the California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. $15 to $45. (760) 738-4138.

* Gloria Contreras’ Taller Coreografico de la UNAM presents contemporary Mexican ballet from next Thursday through Sept. 22 at the Watercourt in California Plaza, 300-350 S. Grand Ave., downtown. L.A. Free. (213) 687-2159.

* The troupe bodytalk fuses music and dance in Lauren Winslow Kearns’ “On That Note” from next Thursday through Sept. 23 at Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $13 (students)-$15. (310) 315-1459.

* The Beach Boys have a two-night run , Sept. 22 and 23 at the Sun Theatre, 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, (714) 712-2700. $62.