A requiem for 9/11

As the nation observes the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks this weekend, cultural groups around Southern California are offering a slate of performances and concerts in commemoration of the tragedy. Here’s a select list.

“Water” by Eiko & Koma, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Sunday

The celebrated performance duo presents the West Coast premiere of their water-themed piece dedicated to the Sept. 11 tragedy. The performance, featuring music by Robert Mirabal, will take place in and around the Skirball’s reflecting pool.

Skirball Cultural Center, L.A. Free, but reservations are recommended

https://www.skirball.org, (310) 440-4500

“Remembrance: 9.11: An Evening of Remembrance,” 4:30 p.m. Sunday

The Angeles Chorale and the Cathedral Choir will perform pieces selected by conductor John Sutton, including Fauré’s “Requiem.”

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, downtown L.A. Free.

https://www.angeleschorale.org, (818) 591-1735

“What the Moon Saw, or I Only Appear to Be Dead,” Friday through Oct. 9

This new play by Stephanie Fleischmann explores a series of interlocking stories, each focused on an aspect of Sept. 11.

Son of Semele, L.A. $12-$25.

https://www.sonofsemele.org, (213) 351-3507

The Bach Collegium San Diego performs Mozart’s “Requiem,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

This tribute performance features a version of Mozart’s unfinished masterpiece completed by Robert Levin.

St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, La Jolla (Friday) and Point Loma Nazarene University, Crill Hall (Saturday). $25-$40.

https://www.bachcollegiumsd.org, (619) 341-1726

“Remembering 9-11-01,” 2 p.m. Sunday

Organist Robert Plimpton performs pieces by J.S. Bach, César Franck, Herbert Brewer and more.

Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego. Free.

https://www.SOSOrgan.org, (619) 702-8138

Santa Barbara Choral Society performing Mozart “Requiem,” 3 p.m. Sunday

First Presbyterian Church, Santa Barbara. Free.

https://www.sbchoral.org, (805) 965-6577

“My Child — Mothers of War,” 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday

A staged reading of Angeliki Giannakopoulos’ play about mothers whose sons have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Featuring Shohreh Aghdashloo, Elizabeth Peña, Jean Smart, Lynn Whitfield and more. The reading is a benefit for the Fisher House Program.

Beverly Hills Playhouse, Beverly Hills. Tickets by donation.

https://www.katselastheatre.com, (702) 582-8587

“Windows on the World,” 8 p.m. Monday

This reading of the play by Colette Keen will feature Noah Wyle, Virginia Madsen, Gale Harold, Mike Farrell, Catherine Hicks and more. Proceeds will benefit the Blank Theatre’s new play development program.

Stella Adler Theatre, Hollywood. $50-$75.

https://www.theblank.com, (323) 661-9827

david.ng@latimes.com