1. Caitlyn Calfas stars as Charity in the Tony Award-winning musical “Sweet Charity,” presented by the Negri Learning Center and playing tomorrow and Saturday at 7:30 with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. in the Norris Center, 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Same schedule next weekend. Tickets, $25 general; $18 youth. (310) 544-0403 or go to norriscenter.com.
  2. Emily Dickenson, as portrayed by Melanie Jones, stars in “The Belle of Amherst,” by William Luce, presented on Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. in the home of Gay and Don Durward in Rancho Palos Verdes. The dinner bell rings at 6. Tickets are $95 and the proceeds benefit Little Fish Theatre in San Pedro. (310) 512-6030 or go to littlefishtheatre.org.
  3. Bassist Tim Emmons is among the artists featured at 8 p.m. on Saturday in the Live at the Lounge Classical Series, taking place at 1014 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. The program features works by composers ranging from Schubert and Ravel to Bryan Pezzone (the latter, at least, will be on hand; we’re not sure about the others). Admission, $12, with a two-drink minimum. (310) 372-1193.
  4. Maestro Eduard Schmieder conducts iPalpiti twice on Saturday, once in a free open rehearsal from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and then in a concert at 7:30 p.m., both performances in the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. Donation for the concert is $10 general, and $5 for children 12 and under. (310) 377-6771.
  5.  Nashville singer-songwriter Shane Lamb performs at 6 p.m. on Monday at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach. His debut album is called “Disengage,” and it’s the result of loss and disillusionment. Ah, the real world! More at saintrocke.com.
  6.  The Chapel Combo performs the greatest hits from bands like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Simon and Garfunkel at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, as well as Tuesday, July 27, in the Wayfarers Chapel, 5755 Palos Verdes Dr. S., Rancho Palos Verdes. Donation, includes reception, is $25. Call (310) 377-1650 ext. 2 or go to wayfarerschapel.org.
  7.  Spotlight: See him with his other band Ignite, paired with Zoli Téglás, who now sings with Pennywise, performs tomorrow night at Brixton, 100 Fishermans Wharf, on the Redondo Beach Pier. Also playing: Allura, Eken is Dead, and Hoist the Colors. That’s Zoli on the left, Fletcher Dragge on the right, and Malcolm in the middle. Photo . (310) 406-1931 or go to brixtonsouthbay.com.
  8. Comedian Hillary Grace and Roz Brown are set for tonight’s nominating event for the L.A. Comedy Awards, taking place at 8 p.m. at Suzy’s Bar and Grill, 1141 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach. Among the top comedians: Brian Holtzman and Mike Muratore. Show is produced by Hermosan Max Worthington. Cover, $5. Call (310) 318-2110.
  9. Silvius adores Phebe, who is in love with Rosalind, who is dressed as a man. The Kentwood Players are staging Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” through August 14. L-r, Caity Engler, Catherine Rahm, Alison Stebbins, David Neiman, Meredith M. Sweeney. Photo by Ron “Adam” Dunberger. (310) 645-5156 or kentwoodplayers.org.

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