Happening Friday

ART

Pageant of the Masters It’s been said that life imitates art, and nowhere is that more true than at this event. The 90-minute show of tableaux vivants is accented by an orchestra, theatrical lighting and live narration. Pageant of the Masters, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 8:30 p.m. daily through Aug. 31. $15-$100. (800) 487-3378. Foapom.com.

40 Years of Building the Pacific Asia Museum The exhibition offers a rare look at key objects in the museum’s collection, many of which are not on regular display. The 50 objects span 1,200 years and represent regions from across Asia and the Pacific. Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Opens Friday. $7-$9. (626) 449-2742. Pacificasiamuseum.org.

THEATER

Free Festival of Theatre “All Join In,” an interactive family-friendly musical fairy tale, features sing-alongs, dance and performance, along with prizes. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. Friday through Sunday. See website for times. Free. santamonicaplayhouse.com.

MUSIC

Autolux The local avant-garde trio provides the soundtrack for “Into the Night: Music and Magic,” with performances by Superhumanoids and KCRW-FM (89.9)’s Anthony Valadez. Entertainment includes strolling magicians, a screening of the Houdini serial “Master Mystery” and gallery access. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday. $15. (310) 440-4500. Skirball.org.