Friday, September 30
A splendid heist
“The Great K&A Train Robbery,” the 1926 silent classic starring Tom Mix, Dorothy Dwan, and “Tony” the horse, screens tonight (Friday) and tomorrow at 8:15, plus tomorrow and Sunday at 2:30 p.m., in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $8. Call (310) 322-2592 or go to oldtownmusichall.org.
Rolling into the future
Zask Gallery in Rolling Hills Estates is looking for artists who have work that expresses skateboarding culture, in all media… painting, sculpture, found objects, photography, video, skateboards, and so on. The intended show, “Off the Hook,” is scheduled for Nov. 5 to 19. No entry fee, just ask for an entry form and details and then submit up to three images to pszask@gmail.com.
Saturday, October 1
He wrote their hits
Singer-songwriter, as well as actor, 0 Paul Williams performs at 8 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Williams not only scored and starred in “Phantom of the Paradise,” but wrote songs covered by The Carpenters (“We’ve Only Just Begun”), Three Dog Night (“An Old Fashioned Love Song”), Barbra Streisand (“Evergreen”), and much more. Tickets, $40. Call (310) 781-7171 or go to TorranceArts.org.
Powering up
A “Power of Art” preview (the main event is scheduled for Oct. 14-16 and 21-23) takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach at Center Court (one floor below the Food Court). It features Redondo Beach Art Group members Linda Gauthier, Silvia Peluso, Stefani Conniff, Sasha Marie Barnard, Jill Daskalakis, and Suzi Click. The Wearable Art Fashion Show is set from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Paying their respects
Bella Donna (featuring Michelle Tyler) recreates the hits of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, and they play at 8 p.m. in the Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. Tickets, $20 now and $25 at the door; or $15 if you’re a student. (310) 833-4813 or go to grandvision.org.
Pictures perfect
“Finesse: Four Photographers” opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. at Zask Art Gallery, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 151, Rolling Hills Estates, and it features the works of Jason Speth, Hadi Salehi, Elissa Kline, and Gil Mares. The work is on view through Oct. 27. Call (310) 429-0973 or go to pszaskgallery.com.
Sunday, October 2
Ethereal
Organist Ray Urwin, composer of the hymns “Surely It Is God Who Saves Me” and “My Flesh is Food Indeed,” performs from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh St., Manhattan Beach. Free; donations accepted. (310) 316-5574.
Tuesday, October 4
Quite a bit, actually
“Manet? Monet? What’s the Difference?” is the subject of Artful Days, a talk presented from 12:10 to 1 p.m. in the George Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. You’ll find out the answer, and more. Free. (310) 618-2326.
Hey, ladies only
The ninth annual “Girls Night Out,” presented by Cancer Support Community – Redondo Beach (CSC-RB), formerly The Wellness Community – South Bay Cities, takes place tonight through Thursday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 p.m. in The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Reserve your seat for $85. More at (310) 376-3550 or go to wellnessandcancer.org/specialevents.htm.
Jolly green giant
Missed “Shrek: The Musical” and can’t stop kicking yourself? Well, it’s back for two weeks in Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets start at $20. Tuesday through Sunday, closing Oct. 16. Call (714) 556-2787 or go to scfta.org.
Wednesday, October 5
Not a role model
“The Dynamiter,” a film about a 14-year-old boy caring for his elderly grandmother and little half-brother, while trying to avoid the fate of his wastrel older brother, screens at 7 p.m. in the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. The free screening is part of the Ito/Matsuura Film Series presented by Marymount College. (310) 303-7223 or go to marymountpv.ed. ER
