THUR., AUG. 14
‘WHAT’S FUNNY ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE’
Presented by Human Nature and the Electric Lodge on Aug. 14-24, this three-person comedy review celebrates opportunity in the face of absolute disaster. Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. 306.1854
‘WIZARD OF OZ’
Chamberlains’ Performing & Fine Arts Academy presents “Wizard of Oz” at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 7 p.m., Aug. 13, 14 , 15. 818.735.9464.
FRI., AUG. 15
SOLSTICE SAUNTER
Ranger-led three-hour walk for seniors and families along a shaded creek at Solstice Canyon, 9:30 a.m. Bring lunch. 805.370.2301
‘JEWS & JESUS’
Musical comedy “Jews & Jesus” performs Aug. 15 – Sept. 14 at the Malibu Stage Co. on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. $20. 456.2526
SAT., AUG. 16
FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL
Scholarship fundraiser for Malibu teacher/artist Sage Laskin, who is moving to Chicago to continue her education. Original artwork for sale and silent auction at McLean Gallery, noon – 4 p.m. 456.2226
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Cuban photography exhibit by Malibu resident Carlos Alvarado, 9PM at Tutto Bene Ristorante. 310.358.6863
DOG SHOW
The Malibu Kennel Club will be holding a two-day, all-breed dog show on Aug. 16 and 17 at the Santa Monica Civic Center, beginning at 8 a.m. www.JBRADSHAW.com
WILD WOMAN WATERDAY
Surf Academy is proud to present the 5th annual Wild Woman Waterday, a two-day multi-water sport ocean event for women and girls, Aug. 16 and 17 at Surfrider Beach. www.surfacademy.com
DOG SHOW
The Malibu Kennel Club’s two-day, all-breed dog show on Aug. 16 and 17 at the Santa Monica Civic Center. Judging begins at 8 a.m. www.JBRADSHAW.com
SURFRIDER CLEANUP & PARTY
Beverly Hills Bar Assn. Young Lawyers will host a Surfrider Beach cleanup at noon, followed by a party with volleyball and swimming. Meet at the bathrooms at the entrance to the beach off the parking lot. R.S.V.P 310.553.6644 or e-mail Weston@bhba.org
SUN., AUG. 17
‘PARACHUTE EXPRESS’
Songs, dancing, humor and kid-friendly participation. Two shows: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. 455.3723
‘THE NIGHT CLUB’
The 1925 silent film, partially filmed in the Santa Monica Mountains, will screen at 7:30 p.m. at Paramount Ranch in Agoura. Fee. 805.370.2301
BIRDWALK
Bird watching at Malibu Creek State Park, 8 a.m. – noon. Meet in lower parking lot and bring binoculars. 457-5796
WETLANDS TOUR
Wetlands tour at Malibu Lagoon, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet at Malibu Lagoon State Park parking lot. R.S.V.P. 456.5604
TUES., AUG. 19
WILLS VS. TRUSTS
Free estate planning seminar for Malibu Senior Center members, 4:30 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
MALIBU ORCHID SOCIETY
Meets the third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club. 395.1753.
‘THE STING’
Classic movies under the stars at the Santa Monica Pier, 8 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. 264-4274
WED., AUG. 20
RAW FOOD REVOLUTION
Free intro talk on genefit nutrition, Aug. 20 and 27, 8:15 p.m. at Malibu Yoga, 22333 Pacific Coast Hwy. 866.EATWISE
SAT., AUG. 23
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
Performance of the comedy “Late Nite Catechism” to benefit El Hogar Orphanage in Tijuana, 7 p.m. at St. Monica Catholic Church auditorium. $35. 798.4882
SUN., AUG. 24
DAVE BRUBECK
Legendary jazz performer Dave Brubeck comes to Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 7 p.m. 506.4522
FREE CONCERT
Topanga Symphony performance, 7:30 p.m. at Topanga Community House, 1440 North Topanga Blvd. 818.999.5775
WED., AUG. 27
GET YOUR STUFF DAY
High school students may buy supplies and gym clothes for the upcoming school year. 457.6801
FRI., AUG. 29
CHILI COOK-OFF
Malibu Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off with a carnival, live entertainment, arts and crafts and lots of chili will take place Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Gates open Friday for the carnival at 6 p.m.; 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Monday features the carnival only beginning at 11 a.m. Free parking. Admission is $10; kids under 12 free.
ONGOING
ART EXHIBIT
An exhibition of new paintings called “Palms” by Robert Charles Dunahay runs through Sept. 6 at Skidmore Contemporary Art. 456.5070
n MALIBU SENIOR CENTER
Free computer lab, first and third Thursday of every month beginning Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m.; Chess Club meets the last Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
FARMERS’ MARKET
Cornucopia’s Malibu Farmers’ Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Civic Center parking lot. 457.4537
LIVE MUSIC
Thursdays through Aug. 28 at the Santa Monica Pier, 7:30 p.m. Free. 458.8900
ST. AIDAN’S SERVICES
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church summer Holy Eucharist services on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30. Childcare available during the 9:30 a.m. service. 457.7966
FAMILY FUNDAYS
Children’s entertainment on Sundays, June 15 – Oct. 19 at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 455-3723
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at Guido’s Malibu, 7 p.m. 589.9266
MALIBU CHESS CLUB
Free meeting for all levels every Tuesday at the Point Dume Club and the last Tuesday of every month at Bluffs Park. 457.1556
CHRISTIAN 12-STEP MEETINGS
Various addiction/codependency issues, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. 317.4293, ext. 104
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
HELP FOR HOMELESS
Dinner, Bible study, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Malibu Vineyard Christian Church banquet room. Holly: 818.880.6372
MOMMY AND ME CLASSES
At Malibu Gymnastics, Monday through Thursday for children walking – 3 years. 589.5538; at Gan Malibu Preschool: Toddlers, Thursdays at 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.; babies, Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 454.0499
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Meets on Thursdays, 7 p.m. Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church. Anorexics and bulimics welcome. 456.0242
STORYTIME
Tuesdays at the Malibu Public Library. Toddlers, 10:30 a.m.; preschoolers, 11:15 a.m. 456.6438
A.A. MEETINGS
Fridays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6:30 p.m., St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. 457.7966. Mon. – Thur. and Sat. evenings at the Malibu Community Center. 213.387.8316 or 457.1558
LIBRARY LIMO
Weekly bookmobile at Point Dume Shopping Center on Heathercliff Road. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 456.8572
-Cortney Litwin