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