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Happening Saturday

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MOVIES

Outfest Highlights from Saturday’s schedule include a Q&A with Jane Lynch, the actress, comedian and activist whose credits include “The L Word,” “Best in Show,” “Glee” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” at the DGA Theatre Complex, and Yony Leyser’s new documentary, “William S. Burroughs: A Man Within,” at REDCAT. $13. Through July 18 at various venues. See website for complete schedule. https://www.outfest.org.

POP MUSIC

Lilith Fair Sarah McLachlan’s revived summer festival Lilith Fair celebrates women in music and is currently touring the country. Its L.A. lineup includes Marina and the Diamonds, Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert and Brandi Carlile — a marked departure from its gentler, acoustic-centric past. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 8808 Irvine Center Drive. 3 p.m. $47.50-$280.00. (949) 855-8096. https://www.livenation.com.

DANCE

Shen Yun New York-based Shen Yun dance troupe brings its spectacular and unique brand of classical Chinese music and dance to Los Angeles for a limited-time engagement. The heroic, often-tragic storytelling, lush sets and live orchestra continue to thrill audiences worldwide. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. 8 p.m. Through Sunday. Ticket prices vary. (800) 880-0188; https://www.laspectacular.com.

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EVENTS

Venice Eco-Fest Billed as L.A.’s largest outdoor free green festival, the Venice Eco-Fest combines fun and sun with environmental awareness. The event features more than 150 exhibitors, live music and dancing on a solar-powered stage, an area dedicated to kids and families, a parade, a vegetarian food court, celebrity guests and more. Venice Beach Recreation Area, 1 Windward Ave., L.A. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (310) 396-8205. https://www.veniceecofest.org.

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