1pm MoviesFrom the cliffs of insanity to...

1pm Movies

From the cliffs of insanity to the pit of despair, the dashing Westley (Cary Elwes) is joined by Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) and Fezzik (Andre the Giant) as they battle to save the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn) from evil Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon) in “The Princess Bride,” the first half of a “Swashbuckling Matinee” at the Egyptian Theatre. Also screening is “Scaramouche,” the lavish 1952 production starring Stewart Granger as the mad, wondrous adventurer-hero of the Rafael Sabatini novel. “Scaramouche,” which co-stars Eleanor Parker and Janet Leigh, is also full of swordplay and roguery. To get everyone in the mood, a live sword-fighting demonstration by Robert Goodwin and the Action Actors Academy will precede the films.

American Cinematheque presents a Swashbuckling Matinee double feature of “The Princess Bride” and “Scaramouche,” Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre at the Egyptian, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 1 p.m. $7 to $8. (323) 466-3456.

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5pm Music

Closing the 69th Los Angeles Bach Festival on a high note--or at least a very strong one--artistic director Martin Neary conducts Bach’s “St. John Passion” with an army of musical forces, including the Festival Choir and the Musica Angelica orchestra. William Hite performs as the Evangelist, Chong Li as Christus, with vocal soloists Catherine Bott, Dana Marsh, Daniel Plaster and Norman Goss.

Los Angeles Bach Festival closing concert, First Congregational Church, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave., L.A., 5 p.m. $20 to $25, (213) 385-1345.

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11am Family

McCabe’s Guitar Shop’s family concert series presents Katherine Dines, who will perform her signature brand of music and wordplay in a program of songs from her popular “Hunk-Ta Bunk-Ta” albums.

Katherine Dines, McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 11 a.m. $3 to $6. (310) 828-4497.

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5pm Theater

“The Blue Room,” David Hare’s contemporary version of Arthur Schnitzler’s then-scandalous 19th century comedy “La Ronde,” follows the romantic and sexual encounters of 10 couples in 10 scenes. Their intertwined relationships form an exploration of the human desire for love.

“The Blue Room,” Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, 5 p.m. Regular schedule: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 5 and 9 p.m.; Sundays, 2 and 7 p.m. Ends April 21. $29.50 to $44.50. (626) 356-7529.

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2pm Pop Music

Hailing from the rolling green hills of the Bronx--well, she was born there, anyway--Eileen Ivers has gone on to become today’s preeminent Irish fiddler. Her resume includes a long stint with “Riverdance,” collaborations with everyone from the Chieftains to the Boston Pops, and more than 30 medals in the All Ireland Championships. She’s a tough St. Patrick’s Day act to follow.

Eileen Ivers, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, 2 p.m. $30 to $40. (562) 916-8500.