THREE-DAY FORECAST

WORDS

Following Renoir’s ‘Rules’

Director Wim Wenders (“The Buena Vista Social Club”) discusses one of the films that he loves, admires and that has influenced him: “Rules of the Game” (1939). The lauded film, which looks at love inside both the aristocratic and servant classes, was directed and co-written by Jean Renoir, who also stars.

Wim Wenders and “Rules of the Game,” Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. Today, 7:30 p.m. $6 to $10. (310) 440-4500. Reservations recommended; call (323) 655-8587.

MUSEUM

Genghis and beyond

LACMA named “The Legacy of Genghis Khan” after the best-known Mongol ruler, but the exhibit focuses on the dynasty of Genghis’ grandson, Hulegu. Hulegu largely destroyed Baghdad in 1258, an event that changed the course of history, including our own. In a three-day symposium this weekend, 25 international scholars will go “Beyond the Legacy of Genghis Khan” to explore the lasting effects of Mongol rule.

“Beyond the Legacy of Genghis Khan,” Bing Theatre at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $7 per day. (323) 857-6010.

DANCE

A plethora of Perez

A pioneer of postmodernism reigns in “Rudy Perez: Past and Present,” a program that features Perez’s locally based four-dancer ensemble in his recent “Sphinx” as well as guest artist Victor Quijada in the now-classic 1963 Perez solo “Countdown.” Completing the program: works choreographed by Quijada (a former Perez student at the L.A. County High School of the Arts) and by ensemble members Anne and Jeffrey Grimaldo and Stefan Fabry. Another performance celebrating Perez’s 25 years in Southern California will be presented at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena Oct. 18 and 19.

“Rudy Perez: Past and Present,” Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. $15 to $20. (310) 306-1854.

JAZZ

Mixing it up for an anniversary

Time for the Playboy Jazz Festival’s 25th, and in honor of that, this year’s lineup is unusually wide-ranging, from straight-ahead to smooth jazz and pop to blues and R&B.; Amid the something-for-everyone offerings, Saturday’s bill is brightened by the presence of the bassist Dave Holland’s quintet, much-touted new jazz vocal star Lizz Wright (making her Playboy festival debut), and the wildly exuberant, unbelievably fast-paced playing of the Gypsy group Fanfare Ciocarlia. Sunday’s highlights include a couple of New Orleans-spiced acts -- Los Hombres Calientes and the Klezmer All Stars -- as well as the first-ever teaming of the inimitable Dave Brubeck and peerless singer Al Jarreau.

(See story, Page 12.)

Playboy Jazz Festival, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. Saturday, 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $15 to $100. (310) 449-4070.

POP MUSIC

19 bands, 1 Stripes

It will take three stages at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater to handle the 19 bands stuffed into the casing of the 11th annual KROQ Weenie Roast, but the discerning listener will camp at the one where the White Stripes continue their campaign for the hearts of the rock audience. The Detroit duo is by far the class of the field, but New York’s Interpol and Hot Hot Heat should uphold the Manhattan credentials established last year by the Strokes. Among the harder set, Staind and AFI stand out.

KROQ Weenie Roast, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sold out. (949) 855-8096.

FESTIVAL

Alternative to the core

Venice Beach will be transformed into a contest arena with more than 50 tons of dirt and 13 tons of lumber this weekend. The Core Tour is a free alternative sports and music festival with competitions in skateboarding, inline skating, BMX and mountainboard skills plus live concerts by alternative music bands. Open practice will take place on the beach Friday. The actual competition qualifying starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Music begins at noon. For a full lineup, see www.coretour.com

The Core Tour, Venice Beach Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. Friday, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free. (949) 677-0309.

MOVIES

‘Manito’ hits the Heights

The Washington Heights neighborhood is changing for the better, transitioning from a drug-riddled crime zone to one of lively streets brimming with mom-and-pop stores. But it’s still a dangerous place for ex-con Junior (Franky G) and his college-bound brother, Manito, a.k.a. Manny (Leo Minaya), in Eric Eason’s tense drama. “Manito” has been compared to “Mean Streets” for its distinctive portrayal of a New York City ethnic enclave.

“Manito,” unrated, opens Friday at the Laemmle Fairfax, 7907 Beverly Blvd., L.A. (323) 655-4010.

THEATER

Prosperia, I presume?

Opening Thursday, the Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company presents an all-female production of “The Tempest,” the Bard’s classic romantic drama of exile and magic, directed by Lisa Wolpe. Natsuko Ohama heads the cast.

“The Tempest,” 24th Street Theatre, 1117 W. 24th St., L.A. Opens Thursday. Runs Thursdays to Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m.; ends July 6. $15 to $18. (800) 523-7097

JAZZ

A patch of ‘Blue’

Jazz singer Karrin Allyson recorded six CDs during the 1990s, but it was her seventh, 2001’s double-Grammy-nominated “Ballads -- Remembering John Coltrane,” that propelled her to the upper ranks of today’s female jazz vocalists. Last year she followed that up with “In Blue,” an album not so much of traditional 12-bar blues tunes but rather a collection of songs that lyrically deal with having the blues. Allyson visits Fullerton this weekend before coming to Feinstein’s in Hollywood next week.

Karrin Allyson, Steamers Cafe, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Today to Saturday. $13. (714) 871-8800. Also Tuesday to June 21, Feinstein’s at the Cinegrill, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd. $35. (323) 769-7269.