2 pm: Pop Music

Fans of American roots music will gather near the shores of Lake Casitas for a jampacked “Bowlful of Blues,” now in its 19th year. Headliners include the first-rate guitarist Robben Ford and Charmaine Neville, the daughter of Charles, from the legendary New Orleans group the Neville Brothers. Also performing: the Delgado Brothers; a William Clarke Tribute Band honoring the late blues harp legend; Soul Bop, featuring guitarist Phil Upchurch; Mitch Kashmar; John Marx; Flambeau; Shirley Martin Dancers; Leslie Lembo; and Joe Lodovici.* Bowlful of Blues, Lake Casitas, California 150 and Santa Ana Road, near Ojai, 2-10 p.m. Advance, $23; at the gate, $25; senior citizens, 65 and older, half price at the gate; children 12 and younger, free. Parking, $3. (805) 646-7230 or (805) 653-5545.

8pm: Pop Music

Michael is the Jackson all eyes will be on this fall as he returns to the pop fray, but meantime the Jackson genes are on flashy display courtesy of sister Janet, whose “All for You” tour is said to rival Madonna’s “Drowned World” for pure arena show-womanship.

* Janet Jackson, with 112, Arrowhead Pond, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 8 p.m. $37.75 to $87.75. (714) 704-2500. Also Tuesday and Wednesday at Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., L.A., 8 p.m. $37.75 to $87.75. (213) 624-3100.

11:30 am: Family

Storyopolis presents “Cartoonopolis,” for ages 3 and up, featuring an animation craft project, screenings of Nickelodeon’s “Oswald,” the Disney Channel’s “Rolie Polie Olie” and Disney/ABC’s “Teacher’s Pet,” plus readings and book-signings by “Oswald” creator Dan Yaccarino and “Teacher’s Pet” creator Gary Baseman. The art exhibit, “From Illustration to Animation,” will be on display in the gallery with work by Yaccarino, Baseman, “Rolie Polie Olie” creator William Joyce, Michael Paraskevas and Rosemary Wells.* “Cartoonopolis,” Storyopolis, 116 N. Robertson Blvd., Plaza A, L.A., 11:30 a.m. $6. (310) 358-2500, (310) 358-2512.

3 & 7:30 pm: Theater

Evans Associates’ “Show of the Month” celebrity series presents “Gershwin the Klezmer,” Joseph Vass’ touring musical revue paying tribute to the music of George Gershwin and Jewish people. With the Minnesota Klezmer Band.

* “Gershwin the Klezmer,” Performing Arts Center, Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, Saturday, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 and 7 p.m. Ends Sun. $35. (818) 785-8885.

6:30 pm: Pop Music

The eighth annual Hollywood Salsa & Latin Jazz Festival spotlights the classic ‘70s sound of the Fania All-Stars, with a reunion under the leadership of Johnny Pacheco. Also on the bill: Gilberto Santa Rosa & His Orchestra, Poncho Sanchez with Jon Faddis and the Latin Sounds Student All-Star Band.

* Hollywood Salsa & Latin Jazz Festival, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 6:30 p.m. $23.50 to $80.50. (323) 850-2000.

6 pm: Pop Music

Current events are likely to give added edge to the social commentary that courses through the music of Iowa’s Slipknot and L.A.’s System of a Down, the top draws on the fiercely rocking “Pledge of Allegiance Tour.”

* Slipknot, System of a Down, Rammstein, Mudvayne, No One, the Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, 6 p.m. $35. (310) 419-3100.

8 pm: Music

The justly celebrated veteran soprano Kiri Te Kanawa performs in recital, appearing in Royce Hall with pianist Armen Guzelimian. Their program lists three arias by Handel, one each by Vivaldi and Massenet, a Mozart cantata and songs by Richard Strauss, Puccini and Tosti.

* Kiri Te Kanawa, Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood, 8 p.m. $50 to $70. (310) 825-2101.

Freebies

* “Family Fiesta” will celebrate Latino and Native American music, dance, stories and customs and California history at the Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (213) 228-7250.

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* La Monica, a period-instrument Baroque sextet, begins its season at St. James Episcopal Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., with a program of music by Handel, Vivaldi, Corelli and others at 7:30 p.m. (213) 716-9546.