Movies & Alternative Cinema

American Cinematheque 6712 Hollywood Bl. 323-466-FILM www.egyptiantheatre.com
•Jan 17-19 Grand Masters: The Films of Stanley Kubrick
•Jan 17, 7:30pm Lolita. Discussion w/producer James Harris.
•Jan 18, 7:30pm Dbl Feat. Paths of Glory; Full Metal Jacket. Discussion w/Paths of Glory producer James Harris between films.
•Jan 19, 5pm Stanley Kubrick: A Life In Pictures. Discussion w/director Jan Harlan; 8:30pm Eyes Wide Shut. Discussion w/Sydney Pollack & executive producer Jan Harlan.
•Jan 23, 7:30pm Laugh In The New Year: Comedy Shorts! Needle in a Haystack; Petite Mort; Shrink; GregorÕs Greatest Invention; Dodgeball; Modern Daydreams: Unleashed, John Deere; The Cutting Room; Heap of Trouble. Post-screening discussion w/filmmakers Donald Bull, Mitchell Rose & Daniel Bernstein.
•Jan 24, 7:30pm The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra: a hilarious & skillful spoof of our culture, language & the ÒBÓ movie genre. Discussion w/director/writer/actor Larry Blamire, cast & crew following.
•Jan 25-31 Escape Artist: A Tribute To John Carpenter In-Person!
•Jan 25, 7:30pm Dbl feat. Assault On Precinct 13; Dark Star. Discus. w/director John Carpenter btwn films.
•Jan 26, 5pm The Thing. Discussion following w/director John Carpenter. Dbl feat. 8pm Halloween; The Fog. Director John Carpenter to introduce screening.
•Jan 27, 5pm Dbl feat. Escape From New York, Big Trouble In Little China. Discussion w/director John Carpenter between films.
•Jan 30, 7:30pm Dbl feat. Starman; In The Mouth of Madness.
•Jan 31 Dbl feat. They Live; Ghosts of Mars.
•Jan 27, 1pm Budd Boetticher: A Memorial Tribute. Clips from his films & special in-person appearances by friends & colleagues.
•Feb 1-10 Technicolor Dreams: The 2nd Festival of Dye-Transfer Technicolor at the Movies! El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Bl, 323-467-9545
•Jan 17-Feb 3 Little Mermaid Sing-A-Long
•Jan 19, 10am Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
•Jan 26, 10am Pinocchio
•Feb 2, 10am The Great Mouse Detective LACMA Film Series 5905 Wilshire Bl 323-857-6010 www.lacma.org. Nuart 11272 Santa Monica Bl 310-478-6379
•Jan 18-24 What Time Is It There? Silent Movie Theatre 611 N Fairfax 323-655-2520 www.silentmovietheatre.com
•Jan 18 & 20 The All Star Comedy Weekend, starring Fatty & Mabel, Harold Lloyd, Buster & Chaplin
•Jan 25-27 College starring Buster Keaton UCLA James Bridges Theatre Melnitz Hall 310-206-FILM www.cinema.ucla.edu
•Jan 17, 7:30pm Shorts: Paris Fashion Newsreel, Madeline, Stan Kenton & His Orchestra; Sabrina
•Jan 19, 7:30pm Unfinished Song
•Jan 20, 4:30pm Symposium: The Art of the RKO Musical. In person John Mansbridge, Michael Lonzo, Thomas A. Walsh. 7pm Top Hat starring Fred and Ginger
•Jan 22, 7:30pm The Laughing Club of India; A Fight to the Finish: Stories of Polio
•Jan 24, 7:30pm 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; The Time Machine
•Jan 26 7:30pm Alice In Wonderland; A Midsummer NightÕs Dream
•Jan 27, 2pm The Thief of Bagdad; The Wizard of Oz
•Jan 29, 7:30pm The Concert; Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport
•Jan 31 7:30pm Gol Chador; I Am Rocky art houses
•Landmark Cecchi Gori Fine Arts 8556 Wilshire Bl 310-652-1330
•Laemmle's Fairfax Cinema 7907 Beverly Bl 323-655-4010
•Laemmle's Grande Figueroa at Third St, LA 213-617-0268
•Laemmle's Music Hall 9036 Wilshire Bl 310-274-6869
•Laemmle's Royal 11523 Santa Monica Bl 310-477-5581
•Laemmle's Sunset 5 8000 Sunset Bl 323-848-3500
•Laemmle's Town Center 5 17200 Ventura Bl 818-981-9811
•Landmark's Westside Pavilion 10800 Pico Bl 310-475-0202

Spoken Word/Lit

•Douglas E. Winter signing The Dark Fantastic: The Authorized Biography of Clive Barker; Barbara Hambly & Marc Scott Zicree signing Magic Time; Allan R. Ellenberg signing Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory; Sat Jan 19, 2pm Dark Delicacies 4213 W Burbank Bl, Burb 818-556-6660.
•Hernandez Brothers creative minds behind Love & Rockets, Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), Carol Lay (Story Minute) & other luminaries from the world of alternative comics; Sat Jan 19, 3-5pm, Golden Apple Comics 7711 Melrose Av, Holly 323-658-6047.
•Eric Schlosser Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, Mon Jan 28, 7pm, Central Library Mark Taper Aud, 630 W. Fifth St, LA 213-228-7025 www.lapl.org.
•Monday Night Staged Readings Sex Is Good For You by Art Shulman: comedy about man who is afraid to have sex with his wife after undergoing a heart operation, Jan 21, 7pm; Lorca by Harry Cronin: priestÕs terrible secret is explored in this dark drama (Adult material), Jan 28, 7pm; First Stage in Hollywood United Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin Av, Holly 323-850-6271.
•New Short Fiction Series live literary magazine highlighting new voices in short fiction, w/spoken word artist Sally Shore & guests; 2nd Tues every month; 8pm; $10; Lankershim Arts Center 5108 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 323-662-7900.
•Roadsigns Reading Series Monday night theatrical readings, presented by The Road Theatre Co; Playwriting Workshop writers all levels welcome & may bring material to work on; every Tue 7-10pm; free; Lankershim Arts Center 5108 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-752-7568.
•Ian McKellen, the Lord of the Rings, Gandalf!, special Lord of the Rings movie guides booksigning; Sat Jan 19, 12pm; stephen Cannell best selling author, reads from & signs The Viking Funeral: the hero from CannellÕs bestselling book The Tin Collectors is back to take on a group of dangerous rogue cops who know how the system works & uses it to their advantage; Mon Jan 28, 8pm; Gary Indiana, novelist & playwright, reads from & signs Depraved Indifference: inspired by real-life case of Sante & Kenneth Kimes. Evangeline Slote is IndianaÕs virtuoso con artist, who thrives on seduction, manipulation & the humiliation, including her teenage son; 3rd work in his America Crime Trilogy; Thurs Jan 31, 8pm, Book Soup 8818 Sunset Bl, WeHo 310-659-3110.
•Night Readings Series presents Poetry & Fiction by City Dialogues writers; Fri Jan 18; 7pm; Hollywood Lutheran Church, Community Room downstairs, 1733 N New Hampshire Av, Holly, call Bob Dale 213-473-8432.

Jammin' / Swingin'

•Baaba Maal acoustic evening with Mansour Seck, Kauding Cissoko, Barou Sall, Bahkane Seck & more; Sat Feb 2, 8pm, $32, $25; The Barclay 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine 949-854-4646 www.thebarclay.org.
•Dakota moon Wed Jan 30, 9:45pm; The Temple Bar 1026 Wilshire Bl, SaMo
•Iffy indi pop/funk band; Thurs Jan 17; 8pm; Knitting Factory 7021 Hollywood Bl, Holly 323-463-0204.
•Julio Iglesias BrazilÕs most famous crooner serenades Thurs Jan 31 & Fri Feb 1, 8pm; Arlo Guthrie legendary folk singer; Sat Feb 2, 8pm; Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 800-300-4345 www.cerritoscenter.com.
•Listen to the Warm - Rod McKuen homage band, Partridge Family Temple, Mondo Fuzz; Wed Jan 23; 9pm; all ages; $6; CIA 11334 Burbank Bl, NoHo 818-506-6353.
•Los Angeles Philharmonic performing performing Mussorgsky/Rimsky-KorsakovÕs Night On Bald Mountain (except 1/18), ShostakovichÕs Symphony No. 1 & ScriabinÕs Prometheus (with special lighting design), Wed Jan 16, 8pm, Fri & Sat Jan 18 & 19, 8pm; $12-78; Shostakovich Cycle Fri & Sat Jan 25 & 26, 8pm, Sun Jan 27, 2:30pm; $12-78; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Av, LA 323-850-2000 www.laphil.org.
•Musical Mysteries the women of the Pacific Chorale perform DebussyÕs Nocturnes & HolstÕs The Planets; Sat Jan 19
•Nick Ariondo master accordionist & Suzy Williams Torch Mistress do Torch & Art songs with unforgettable passion & power; Fri Jan 25, 8pm Genghis Cohen Cantina 740 N Fairfax Av, WeHo 323-653-0640.
•Roots Revue Tue Jan 29 CozyÕs 14058 Ventura Bl, Sherm Oks 818-986-6000.
•Slippery When Wet - Bon Jovi Tribute Fri Jan 18; Wild Child - Doors Tribute Sat Jan 19; The Fab Four - Beatles Tribute Fri Jan 25; Space Oddity - David Bowie Tribute Sat Jan 26; Boogie Knights performing in a retro 70s dance club night, every Thurs; The Canyon 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 818-879-5016 www.canyonclub.net.
•Stone rockinÕ the blues & celebrating bassist Brian JamesÕ birthday! Sat Jan 26; 10-1pm; PatÕs Bar corner Laurel Canyon & Moorpark, StudCit 818-761-7340.
•Sundays Live Timothy Ehlen pianist & friends violinist Felicia Moye, violinist Matthew Dane & cellist Gregory Sauer performing BrahmsÕ Piano Quartet in A major & Roger BourlandÕs Piano Quartet, Jan 20, 6pm; Primavera Trio (violinist Lisa Sutton, cellist Rowena Hammill & pianist Francoise Regnat) perf. works by Turina & Ravel; Leo S. Bing Theatre, LACMA 5905 Wilshire Bl, LA 213-485-6873, 213-473-8493.
•Octavio Figueroa Y La Combinacion & DJ Frank Thurs Jan 17; Joe Arroyo Y Su Orquesta, Johnny Polanco Y Su Conjunto Amistad & Super DJ Robby, Thurs Jan 24 $20/30; Rudy Regalado Y Chevere & celebrate RudyÕs birthday, Thurs Jan 31; New Grand Ave Nightclub 1024 S Grand Av, LA 310-450-8770.
•Peach CD release party, special guest Gina Segall Sat Jan 26, 9:30pm, Lunaria 10351 Santa Monica Bl, WLA 310-282-8870.
•at The Baked Potato 3787 Cahuenga Blvd West NoHolly 818-980-1615 www.thebakedpotato.com Jan 17 NAMM Show Frank Gambale Trio with Ric Fierabracci & Steve Smith Jan 18 NAMM Show Mike Landau Trio with Jimmy Johnson & Toss Panos Jan 19 NAMM Show The Dyno Four with Greg Mathieson, Vinnie Calaiuta, Abe Laboreal Sr. & Michael Landau Jan 20 NAMM Show Justo Almario, Abraham Labriel, Greg Mathieson and Bill Maxwell Jan 21 Living Color Jan 22 & 29 The Screaming Mafia Rock/Blues with Teddy Andreas (Guns 'n Roses, Alice Cooper), Gilby Clarke (Guns 'n Roses), Johnny G. (everyone) & Clem Burke (Blondie) Jan 23 The Tom Rotella/Mitch Holder Band Jan 24 Chicago Guitarist Harry Hmura with Bill Berg - Drums, Vit Villavicencio - Keyboards, Hussain Jiffry - Bass & Kevin Ricard - Percussion Jan 25 Andy Summers of the Police with Ric Fierabracci & Toss Panos Jan 26 Don Randi & Quest featuring: Chuck Camper - sax, J.K. - bass, Joakim Ekberg - percussion & Jason Harnell - drums Jan 28 Rafael Moreira band & J.K. & Antti Kotikoski Band w/Pete Korpela & Jan Fabricky Jan 30 Mike Miller, Tom Brechtlein, James Earl & Jeff Babko Jan 31 Bruce Eskovitz Jazz Orchestra

Theatre

•The Caretaker by Harold Pinter: story of a cantankerous tramp saved from a punch up at a local pub by 2 brothers & given sanctuary in boarding room; Jan 17-Feb 17; Fri, Sat & Sun 8pm; $15; The Lost Studio 130 S LaBrea Av, Holly, 323-933-6944.
•Anais by composer Susan Hurley: one-act chamber opera inspired by life & writings of noted diarist Anais Nin; Sat Feb 2; 8pm; Sun Feb 3; 3pm; suggested donation $10; American Renegade Theater Company 11136 Magnolia Bl, NoHo 818-980-9009.
•Cheyenne by Liz Tuccillo: A Transwestern where the women are gunslingers & the men re nurturing; thru Jan 26; Tue - Sat; 8pm; $15; The Lillian Theatre 1076 Lillian Way, Holly 310-281-4775.
•Contentious Minds by Ben Pleasants: traces the stormy relationship between esteemed playwright Lillian Hellman & fine novelist & critic Mary McCarthy; Feb 1-Mar 10; Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm; $15; The Lillian Theatre 6322 Santa Monica Bl, Holly 310-289-2999.
•Coyote on a fence by Bruce Graham: the play intelligently & uncompromisingly examines issues surrounding the practice of capital punishment, avoiding easy answers & the temptations to preachiness by being dramatically absorbing; Jan 18-Mar 17; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm; $15; disc avail; Alliance Theatre 3204 W Magnolia Bl, Burb 323-655-8587.
•THE DAY I STOOD STILL by Kevin Elyot: very human response-both comic & tragic of agony of unrequited love; thru Feb 17; Thurs, Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm; $20; $15 stu/sen/group; Elephant Theatre 6322 Santa Monica Bl, Holly 310-289-2999.
•Dividends by Gary Richards: relates life-long dream of 80 yr old Bernie to be Bar Mitzvah before he dies & the ensuing developing relationship with his grandson; extended thru Jan 20; Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $15; $12 stu/sen; Bitter Truth Playhouse 11050 Magnolia Bl, NoHo 818-755-7900 x4.
•Getting It Wrong by Vivien Straus: depicts comedic misadventures of single woman in big city & what happens when she misinterprets romantic advice offered her with good intentions; thru Feb 17; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm; $15; Two Roads Theatre 4348 Tujunga Av, Stud Cit 310-289-2999.
•Hollywood Complex by David Fonvielle: based on playwrightÕs true experiences, the comedy reveals diversity & occasional lunacy of Hollywood as portrayed through residents of an apt. building; Jan 19-Feb 24; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 4pm; $15; disc avail; Chandler Studio 12443 Chandler Bl, NoHo 818-786-1045 www.SeatAdvisor.com.
•measure for measure by William Shakespeare: classic comedy; Jan 26-Mar 2; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm; opening & closing night $22; $18 sen/stu; $18; $15 sen/stu; Arroyo Repertory Theatre St. James United Methodist Church 2033 E Washington Bl, Pasa 626-398-6522 www.arroyorepertorytheatre.com.
•My Old Lady by Israel Horovitz: down-on-his-luck American in Paris to claim luxurious apt. father bequeathed him, hopes for rapid sale until meets very French, very determined 94yr old lady & her equally intractable daughter; thru Feb 10; Tue-Sat 8pm; Sun 7:30pm; Sat & Sun 2:30pm; James A. Doolittle Theatre 1615 N. Vine St, Holly 213-628-2772.
•Partners by David Higgins: explosive look at 3 dope-dealing friends whoÕve become murderous enemies; thru Jan 19; Fri & Sat 8pm; $10; The Actors Workout Studio 4735 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-766-9687.
•Romeo Hall and Juliet Oates Shakespeare's lyricism blending smoothly with lyrics of Hall and Oates; thru Jan 27; Fri & Sat 8pm; Jan 25, 8:30pm; Sun 6pm; $20; Falcon Theatre 4252 Riverside Dr, Burb 818-955-8101.
•PeteÕs Garage by Joe Keyes; thru-Feb 16; Thurs, Fri & Sat; 8pm; $15; Buzzworks Theater at Tamarind Theatre 5919 Franklin Av, Holly 323-665-4917 www.petesgarage.com.
•Pinafore! adapted & directed by Mark Savage: Gilbert & SullivanÕs classic operetta H.M.S. Pinafore rewritten for the gay Navy; extended thru Jan 27; Thurs, Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm; Thurs & Sun $22; Fri $25; Sat $27.50; sen/stu disc; Celebration Theatre 7051B Santa Monica Bl, Holly 310-289-2999.
•The Start of Conversation a Black History Month presentation of 7 one-act plays by Stan Sellers; Feb 1-24; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $15; Raven Playhouse 5233 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 213-624-4796 www.townestreet.org.
•Strip/Tease by Neal Weaver: stage director engages actor in risky acting exercises as preparation for forthcoming production til actor turns tables on him; extended thru Jan 27; Thurs, Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm; $15; The Hudson Guild Theatre 6543 Santa Monica Bl, Holly 323-692-8059.
•Tales From An Empty Bedroom by Mark Bloom: about a man who loses control of his mind every time he enters his bedroom, sending him off to the outskirts of his imagination; Jan 25 - Mar 2; Fri & Sat 8pm; $12; NoHo Actors' Studio 5215 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 310-801-9597.
•West Assured two unique, darkly comedic, wild, wooly & wicked one-act Westerns: The Shewing-Up Of Blanco Posnet by George Bernard Shaw & M.Z. RibalowÕs surrealistic, terse, enigmatic Sundance; thru Feb 16; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $16; sen/stu/group/4 AÕs mem disc; Group Repertory Theatre 10900 Burbank Bl, NoHo 818-769-P-L-A-Y. Comedy/ Stand-Up

Comedy

•Comedy Schmomedy writ. & prod. by Robin Roberts: best stand-up comedians in LA; LA Weekly ÒComedy Pick of the WeekÓ & LA Times ÒBest BetÓ Tue 8pm; free; Jennifer's Coffee Connection 4397 Tujunga Av, Studio City, 818-973-3169.
•Extreme Theatresports every Fri, 8pm; Dickens Unscripted Sat Jan 19 & 26; World Premiere How We First Met: CouplesÕ relationships are re-enacted, Saturdays Feb 2-Mar 30, special show Thurs Feb 14; $10 res; $12 door; L.A. Theatresports 11050 Magnolia Bl, NoHo 818-505-6406.

Dance

•Dance theatre of harlem presents 3 West Coast Premiere Works: Laveen NaiduÕs Virra, Robert GarlandÕs New Bach & Lowell SmithÕs Pas de Deux for Phygia and Spartacus, Fri & Sat Jan 18 & 19, 8pm; Sat & Sun Jan 19 & 20, 2pm; Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 800-300-4345 www.cerritoscenter.com.
•KHOROSHKY The Belorussian National Dance Ensemble; company of 65 with Folk orchestra; Thurs, Jan 31, 8pm, 19.50; disc avail; CSUN Performing Arts Center 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 818-677-2488.
•Ailey 11 formed in 1974 by Ailey as his repertory ensemble, the junior company of Alvin Ailey american Dance Theater melds the nationÕs best young talent with vision of emerging choreographers; Sat, Feb 2, 8pm, $24.50; disc avail; CSUN Performing Arts Center 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 818-677-2488.
•National Acrobats of Taiwan performing amazing spectacles of athletic prowess & sheer grace - spinning plates & chairs & daring hoop-diving - the company performs miraculous feats of balance & strength; Jan 24-26; Thurs, Fri, Sat 8pm; Sat 2pm; $40-25; Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 800-300-4345 www.cerritoscenter.com.
•Salsa Dancing learn to Salsa & Mambo with Seaon Bristol of Seaon Stylists Dance Company; every Thurs; 18 & over; New Grand Ave Nightclub 1024 S Grand Av, LA 310-450-8770. at right: Universal Ballet ÒLa Bayadere, Act 2, Manu: Du-Soon Jung; photo by Young-Tae Choi

Art

•Photos by Antonin Kratochvil from book Mercy & Incognito: two-fold exhibit presenting moving photographs depicting hardships of people in war-torn Afghanistan & Zaire, street kids in Guatemala & portraits of suffering in Mongolia & Romania; thru Feb 8; Perfect Exposure Gallery 3513 W. 6th St, LA 213-381-1137.
•Bree Delano & Carlos Vera paintings; thru Jan 31; Story Gallery 5235 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-506-0938.
•Barbara freeman Words ceramic sculptures; thru Feb 6, Color Me Mine/NoHo Ceramics Gallery 5140 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-505-2100.
•C. Suriyani new works by L.A. based artist, born in Java, Indonesia, to third generation Chinese family; in response to Chinese massacre of Ô69, family immigrated to the US; daughter of US Air force doctor, Suriyani lived across USA returning to Indonesia before settling in So Cal; active in Labor Movement; exhibit about Immigration, Exploitation and The American Dream; thru Feb 1; open dialogue: Art & Activism, Sat, Jan 26, 7-9pm; Avenue 50 Studio 131 No Avenue 50 Highland Park 323-258-1435 ave50studio@msn.com.
•Casey Hanrahan & Jonathan Martin Minimalism in Dialogue; thru Jan 26; Circle Elephant Art 4634 Hollywood Bl, Holly 323-662-3279 www.ceart.com.
•Daniel Marlos Timeline exhibit; thru Jan 26; Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions 6522 Hollywood Bl, Holly 323-957-1777 artleak.org.
•Daniel Wooster 2001 paintings & sculpture reflecting a changed world perspective created in wake of Sept 11 tragedy; thru Jan 31; Lankershim Arts Center 5198 Lankershim, NoHo 818-752-2682.
•Through DaumierÕs Lens: Photography & Caricature in Nineteenth-Century France (at right: "New Technique Used to Obtain Charming Poses, 1856, lithograph by Honor" Daumier) thru Apr 2; and Dusseldorf-based artist Katharina Grosse site-specific abstract paintings utilizing restrictive gestural vocabulary; thru Jan 27; Hammer Museum UCLA 303 E Melnitz 310-443-7000 www.arts.ucla.edu.
•Devices of Wonder: From the World in a Box to Images on a Screen: explores magical technologies & artful instruments created to enhance visual perception, thru Feb 3; Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Optical Parables, thru Feb 17; Royal Menagerie: Porcelain Animals From Dresden, ongoing; Statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, ongoing; Ancient Greek & Roman antiquities - 2500 B.C. to 6th century, ongoing; Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr 310-440-7300 www.getty.edu.
•Elizabeth Tobias The end. (part 1): part exhibition, part spectacle, this show is commentary on the phenomenon that is Hollywood; gala reception screening & exhibition opening Feb 1, 7-11pm; Feb 1-23; Circle Elephant Art 4634 Hollywood Bl, Los Feliz 323-662-3279 www.ceart.com.
•Frank Kozik Desperate Measures, Empty Pleasures; credited with single handedly reviving the "lost" art of the concert poster, Kozik is a self taught technical wizard who has raised the craft of silkscreen printing to new heights; Feb 1-25; opening reception Fri Feb 1, 8-11pm; La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Bl, LA 323-666-7667.
•George Stoll holidays; thru Feb 9; Grant Selwyn Fine Art 341 N Canon Dr, Bev Hills 310-777-2400.
•HirschfeldÕs Hollywood The Film Art of Al Hirschfeld celebrity caricatures; thru Jan 20; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 8949 Wilshire Bl, Bev Hills 310-247-3600 www.oscars.org.
•Irene Nowicki Jazzed jazzed out paintings; thru Jan 26; Orlando Gallery 18376 Ventura Bl, Tarz 818-705-5368 www.venturablvd.com.
•Ione Citrin, Robert Rivera, Dennis Turner, Mara Hinds artwork; thru Jan 31; Metal Maddness Art Gallery 4357 Melrose Av, Holly 323-660-1400 www.metalmaddness.com.
•A Kindness of Friends: A Selection of Gifts of Drawings & Prints, 1919-2001; highlights more than 75 years of gifts of notable drawings & prints given to LACMA; thru Apr 7; LACMA 5905 Wilshire Bl, LA 323-857-6000.
•Painting The Stars by Peter Alexander Samuels portraits in oil of classic movie stills accentuating the Hollywood Dream Factory as his inspiration; thru Feb 17; Hollywood Entertainment Museum 7021 Hollywood Bl, Holly 323-465-7900.
•Ronan Spelman Diversion in Perversion digital art; opening reception Fri Jan 18; also celebrating galleryÕs 2nd anniversary, refreshments served; Jan 18-Mar 12; Wax Poetic Salon & Gallery 3208 W Magnolia Bl, Burb 818-843-9469.
•Sean Michael Carter paintings; thru Jan 31; Eagles Cafe 5231 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-506-0938.
•Shag Bottomless Cocktail intÕl art sensation & darling of jet set exhibiting original paintings; thru Jan 27; La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Bl, Holly 323-666-7667.
•Treasures of the Vault: Cars from the Permanent Collection 150 fascinating cars on display for the first time; thru Jan 21; Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Bl, LA 323-964-6356.
•Vanesa Martinelli & Amy Davis Roth paintings; thru Jan 31; Art Coalition Gallery & Store 5227 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818 506-0938.
•Women beyond borders: The Art of Building Community (at right: ÒGlobal VisionÓ Ô95, by Elena Siff ) transforming simple, identical boxes into vessels of artistic & cultural exchange, retrospective features apprx 150 boxes from over 35 countries; thru Apr 21; and The Northern Fiddler: Irish Traditional Fiddle Playing in Donegal & Tyrone 1977-79 exhibition on Northern Irish fiddling, the sound at the forefront of Irish music today; thru Jan 20; Fowler Museum UCLA 310-825-4361. Opps
•Artists to perform on the night reading series writers, poets, spoken word artists, playwrights, musicians, sound artists & performance artists to participate in LA Municipal Art GalleryÕs Night Readings series for first half of 2002; Hollywood Lutheran Church, Community Room downstairs, 1733 N New Hampshire Av, Holly, call Bob Dale 213-473-8439.

Kids / Teens

•QUIT ACTING!! Learn to QUIT ACTING the role & BE the role. Take time to find out what is keeping you from getting an agent? Getting the call-back? Booking the job? On-camera auditioning skills for commercials, television and film. Classes run in 4-week intervals, 3 hours Sat 10-1pm; Sidewalk Studio Theater call Laura (818) 623-8830 Over 10 yrs. Exp. W young actors.
•Art Adventures For Families introduction to Family Room and a fun, activity-filled visit to galleries.; every Sat & Sun 2pm; Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr 310-440-7300 www.getty.edu.
•Bethune Theatredanse-Outreach Program dance & movement to physically & emotionally challenged youth 3-18 years old; every Monday & Wed 4-5:30pm; Sat 12noon-1pm; Lankershim Arts Center 5108 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-752-7568.
•Dinosaur Days see a life-size triceratops skeleton, dig for dinosaur bones, hear dinosaur stories & more, Sat Feb 2, 12-4pm; free; Other exciting dinosaur exhibits on display featuring fossils, a replica of dinosaur skin, a touchable duckbill leg & a triceratops skull, thru Feb 3; Central Library 630 W 5th St, LA 213-228-7555 www.lapl.org.
•DisneyÕs Saturday Morning Movies fun for whole family, see a classic Disney film plus contest, prizes, Disney film shorts, sing-a-longs & live music played on the mighty Wurlitzer Organ, all hosted by Disney Master of Ceremonies; come dressed as your favorite characters from the film; Jan 5-Jun 1, every Sat, 10am; Jan 19 Honey, I Shrunk The Kids; Jan 26 Pinocchio; Feb 2 The Great Mouse Detective El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Bl, Holly 800-DISNEY6 www.elcapitantickets.com.
•Jessica Teich journalist & filmmaker presents & signs Trees Make the Best Mobiles: Simple Ways to Raise Your Child in a Complex World, Thurs Jan 24, 8pm, Book Soup 8818 Sunset Bl, WeHo 310-659-3110.
•Pasadena SymphonyÕs Musical Circus featuring Wicked Tinkers Celtic music; plus Òmusical instrument petting zooÓ where kids play instruments; Sat Jan 19, 8:30am-10am, ages 10 & under; free; Pasadena Civic Aud 300 E Green St 626-793-7172.
•Special Young Playwrights Festival new work written, acted & directed by young people ages 11 to 21; Feb 1, 2 & 3, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm; $10 First Stage in Hollywood United Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin Av, Holly 323-850-6271.
•Teen Workshop Preparing for College; Sat Jan 26, 2-4pm; free; N Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 11335 Magnolia Bl, Suite 2D, NoHo, limited seating, call to register 818-623-7332.

Events

•The All-American Collector's Show CaliforniaÕs largest antique toy & advertising show; Sat Jan 19, noon-6pm; Sun Jan 20, 10am-4pm; $6; Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale 310-455-2894, 818-980-5025 www.allamericancal.com.
•Child Passenger Safety A Journey Through Time exhibit that will chronicle child passenger safety in automobiles. Visitors will see how child safety seats have evolved & learn important information about automobile safety for children. Pamphlets containing informative website addresses & phone numbers will be available. Safety Belt Safe U.S.A. is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to child passenger safety; thru Jan 30; Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Bl, LA 323-964-6356 www.petersen.org.
•Egyptian Theatre Historic Tours in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour, 10:30am; screening of Forever Hollywood, 11:30am; Sat & Sun Jan 19 & 20; Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Bl, Holly 323-466-FILM www.egyptiantheatre.com.
•Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show celebs attending: Carrie Fisher (Star Wars), Jonathan Winters (Mork & Mindy), Robert Trebor (Hercules: The Legendary Journey & Xena), Gale Storm, Jerry Vale, Rip Taylor, David Hedison (The Fly), Grace Lee Whitney (Star Trek), Hugh OÕ Brian (Wyatt Earp), Lou Farrigno, Clint Howard, John Fiore, Brian Downey (Lexx), Ellen Dubin (Lexx), Charlene Tilton & more; Sat & Sun Jan 19 & 20; 10am-5pm; $10 daily; kids under 12 free w/pd adult; Beverly GarlandÕs Holiday Inn 4222 Vineland Av, NoHolly 352-683-5110, 818-980-8000 (hotel) www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com.
•Jonathan Breck Meet the Creeper; signing DVD copies of Jeepers Creepers; Sat Jan 19, 6-8pm; Attack of the Killer BÕs! Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Bl #341, Holly 323-465-5555.
•Seniors For Action Your Turn to Speak Out - Open Discussion; Thurs Jan 17; Tom Onorato, Ph.D discussing Hypnotherapy, Thurs Jan 24; Tina Landrum of Whole Food Markets - Gift Basket Drawing ÒNew Year - New You;Ó 1:30pm; free; Sherman Oaks-Van Nuys Center 5040 Van Nuys Bl, Sherm Oks 818-784-1677.