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WED., AUG. 17

RETROSPECTIVE

ART SHOW

An art show featuring paintings by Santa Monica resident Philip Resnack opens at the Artist’s Gallery, 2903 Santa Monica Blvd., 11 a.m. 310.454.3030

THURS., AUG. 18

TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

Twilight Dance Series presents Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band featuring Eddie Daniels at the Santa Monica Pier, 7:30 p.m. 441.5444

FRI., AUG. 19

SHABBAT ON THE BEACH

Sunset, sand, dolphins, song and prayer at Westward Beach, 7 p.m. 456.2178

AUGUST HIKES

Mountains Restoration Trust leads a full-moon hike that meets at the lower Stunt high trailhead, 6 p.m. 818.591.1701 ext. 203

SAT., AUG. 20

TOPANGA FILM FESTIVAL

The 2nd annual Topanga Film Festival presents one night of short films under the stars at the Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., 7 p.m. info@topangafilmfestival.com

SANTA MONICA

QUILT SHOW

Santa Monica Quilt Guild “Quilting By The Sea 2005” Quilt Show. Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Quilt Auction on Sun., 1 p.m. West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City. $7; free parking, 398.4103

SUN., AUG. 21

SILENT UNDER THE STARS

The National Park Service presents “Love” starring Greta Garbo and John Gilbert in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 401 W. Hillcrest Dr. in Thousand Oaks, 7:30 p.m. 805.370.2301

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER

The city of Malibu hosts the “Summer Splash Event” for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with water polo games and swim-a-thon at the Malibu Community Pool, 30215 Morning View Dr., 10 a.m. 589.1933

PALISADES SYMPHONY

Performance of highlights from Puccini’s opera “Madama Butterfly” at the Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades, 7:30 p.m. 454.8040

TUES., AUG. 23

MALIBU GREEN MACHINE MEETING

Malibu Green Machine, whose mission is to plant and green public spaces in Malibu, meets to discuss progress at 31500 Broad Beach Road, 6 p.m. 457.0624

DOROTHY STOTSENBERG BOOK SIGNING

Dorothy Stotsenberg signs her book, “My Fifty Years in Malibu,” 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sculpture Garden, Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH.

THE ECLECTIC EYE

Opening reception for “The Eclectic Eye: Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation.” Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. Free and open to the public. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 24255 PCH

DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET

Center for the Arts’ first concert of the season by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, 8 p.m. Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH. Tickets: 506.4522.

STEP UP WOMEN’S NETWORK

Organization that is dedicated to training the next generation of female philanthropists holds its bi-annual membership meeting at the Sheraton Delphina Hotel, 530 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica 6:30 p.m.

213.382.8013

WED., AUG. 24

MALIBU DEMOCRATIC CLUB

Eric Bauman, Chair of the L.A. County Democratic Party, will speak about problems with the November Special Election. Malibu City Council Chambers, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd. 7:30 p.m. 454.1487

THURS., AUG. 25

CONCERT

Twilight Dance Series presents Buckwheat Zydeco with Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers and special guest Topsy Chapman at the Santa Monica Pier, 7:30 p.m. 441.5444

FRI., AUG. 26

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

Opening night of two nights of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School, 6955 Fernhill Dr., 8 p.m. 317.1364

SAT., AUG. 27

TRANCAS RIDERS AND ROPERS

Horse Playday/Gymkhana By The Sea at the Malibu Equestrian Park, 6225 Merritt Drive, 9 a.m. 818.225.0107

SUN., AUG. 28

CULTURAL CRAFT WORKSHOP

Learn how to make dream catchers or prayer sticks with beads, feathers and other materials with artist Michael Williams, Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. Two sessions: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Reservations and information, 805.375.1930/2301.

MON., AUG. 29

“SUMMER REFLECTIONS” ART SHOW

Santa Monica College Emeritus College “Summer Reflections” student art show. Through Oct. 14. Opening reception Sept. 1, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in gallery, first floor of Emeritus College, 1227 Second St., Santa Monica. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon. – Fri. 434.4306; www.smc.edu/emeritus

WED., AUG. 31

DIESEL BOOKSTORE EVENT

Author Bret Easton Ellis reads and signs his new novel “Luna Park” at Diesel, a Bookstore, at 3890 Cross Creek Road, 7 p.m. 456.9961

ACTIVIST SUPPORT CIRCLE

Monthly meeting of emotional support group for progressive activists at Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. 399.1000

“CANDIDA”

George Bernard Shaw’s “Candida” is being performed at Malibu Stage Co., 29243 PCH through Sept. 4 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. $20. 589.1998

FARMERS’ MARKET

Cornucopia’s Farmers’ Market open on Sundays at Malibu Public Library parking lot, Civic Center Way, 10 a.m. 457.4537

THURS., SEPT. 1

DIESEL BOOKSTORE EVENT

Local author John Kuri reads and signs his new book “Takin it Back” at Diesel, a Bookstore, at 3890 Cross Creek Road, 7 p.m. 456.9961

CONCERT

Twilight Dance Series presents Shonen Knife and The Knack at the Santa Monica Pier, 7:30 p.m. 441.5444

ONGOING

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

Malibu Art Association group show at Commercial Capital Bank, 3825 Cross Creek Rd., through Sept. 2 during business hours, 457.7467

ART EXHIBIT

More than 40 works of art from major artists over the last four decades, including a special gallery devoted to Ed Ruscha, at Pepperdine University’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, from July 30 to Oct. 2

GUITAR PERFORMANCE

Dave Lichten plays guitar every Saturday at Mimosa Café, 395 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 12 – 2p.m. 455.4341

SENIORS VOCAL GROUP

“The Vintage Voices” is open to all seniors who like to sing, learn about music and just have fun. Rehearsal every Thursday at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 5 p.m. 456.2489 ext. 357

STORYTIME

Storytime at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for toddlers and 11:15 a.m. for preschoolers. 456.6438

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. 456.8714

KNITTING CLUB

Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 10 a.m. 456.2489 ext. 357

ROTARY CLUB

Meets every Wednesday at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 456.6958

GAME NIGHT

Bridge, mahjong, rummy, chess, Scrabble and more on Wednesdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 456.2489 ext. 357

OPEN GYM

Open gym on Wednesdays for adult basketball at Malibu High School’s small gym, 30215 Morning View Dr., 5:30 p.m. 317.1364

WALKING CLUB

The Malibu Senior Center sponsors an afternoon walking club every Tuesday, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 4 p.m. 456.2489 ext. 357

CHABAD SERVICES

Services at Chabad of Malibu, 22933 PCH, every Friday at dusk and every Saturday at 10 a.m. 456.6588

KIWANIS CLUB

Meets every Thursday except the second one of each month at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 589.9266

PT. DUME SHUTTLE SERVICE

Drives from Westward Beach to the Point Dume Natural Preserve on weekends and holidays; leaves every half-hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 805.488.1827

MOMMY AND ME CLASSES

At Malibu Gymnastics, 589.5538, at Malibu Preschool, 454.0499

LIBRARY LIMO

Weekly bookmobile at Point Dume Shopping Center on Heathercliff Road, Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 456.8572

MALIBU ORCHID SOCIETY

Meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Pacific Palisades Women’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. in Pacific Palisades, 7 p.m. 459.7086

COMPUTER LAB

A chance for seniors to learn the basics about computers at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., Fridays at 10 a.m. 456.2489 ext. 357

HOMELESS DINNER & BIBLE STUDY

All are welcome Thursday at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 818.880.6372

FORTUNE 50 PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 12:30 p.m. 456.3043