- Rita Hayworth (pictured) stars with Gene Kelly in “Cover Girl,” the 1944 film directed by Charles Vidor, screening at 8:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and also at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $10 general and $8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OoldTownMusicHall.org.
Friday, August 23
An artist’s dilemma
“Red,” which received six Tony Awards, including Best Play, opens at the International City Theatre, in the Performing Arts Center at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. Written by John Logan, directed by caryn desai, it’s about abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko and a series of murals he was commissioned to design and paint for an expensive restaurant in New York. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8, and Sundays at 2 p.m., through Sept. 15. Tickets, $50 tonight (includes reception after the play); $45 Friday, Saturday, Sunday; $38 Thursday. (562) 436-4610 or go to InternationalCityTheatre.com.
Saturday, August 24
Bouncing right back
The official grand opening for Harmony Works at its brand new location is today. The green-themed gift store and gallery is still in Riviera Village, but now they’re around the corner and up the street at 1911 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. (310) 791-7104 or go to harmonyworks.com.
One last hurrah
There’s a closing reception for Philippa Blair from 4 to 7 p.m. at Warschaw Gallery, 600 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. “Labyrinth of Lines,” curated by Ron Linden, is comprised of paintings that are vivid and color-saturated, where paint collides and coalesces. (310) 600-4873.
Soul stepping
The “Memphis Music Fest,” with Booker T. Jones (“Green Onions”), The Bar-Kays, Eddie Floyd (“Knock On Wood”), William Bell and Jean Knight, takes place at 8 p.m. in the Cerritos Center, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. Tickets, $85 to $40. Call (562) 467-8818 or go to cerritoscenter.com.
Sunday, August 25
He’s sweet, Caroline
Fantastic Diamond performs a Neil Diamond tribute from 5 to 7 p.m. at Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach. The Concerts in the Park summer series ends next Sunday, Sept. 1, with Nathan Shrake performing classic rock.
Check out the place
Puttin’ On Productions (POPs) is a non-profit youth theater organization, and now they have their own studio. They have an open house from 2 to 4 p.m., with free mini-classes in improvisation, singing, acting, musical theater, and dancing. Snacks and beverages. Where? 2010 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. (310) 717-7573.
Tuesday, August 27
Can you sight-read music?
Then think about auditioning for Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, holding auditions for soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Rehearsals are each Tuesday. Contact Lorraine, (310) 377-4978. ER
