WED., OCT. 26
FLAMENCO CONCERT
University of Pepperdine Center for the Arts presents Ballet Flamenco José Porcel at Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 8 p.m. $45. 506.4522
COMEDY BENEFIT
Seventh annual Night of Comedy features comics Jay Mohr, Jeffrey Ross, Dom DeLuise, Fritz Coleman, Ralphie May, Paul Rodriguez and more to benefit The Buddy Hackett Singita Animal Sanctuary at ICC Scottish Rite Theater, 4357 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. 275.1432
THURS., OCT. 27
DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
Elaine Richardson, associate professor of English and applied linguistics at Penn State, speaks on “Lil Kim, Hip-Hop Womanhood, and Speak in the Truth” at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 7 p.m. 506.4280
ART DEMONSTRATION
The Malibu Art Association presents a demonstration on still life expressions in oils featuring Ray Harris at the Michael Landon Center, Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy., 7 p.m. 457.4790
FRI., OCT. 28
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST
Networking for new members at Malibu Inn, 22969 PCH, 8 a.m.
$15-$20. 456.9025
SAT., OCT. 29
WOMEN’S SAILING ASSOC.
Sail clinic at Burton W. Chace Park, in Marina del Rey, 11 a.m. 968.3993
NATIVE PLANT SALE
More than 2,000 plants available, including more than 70 species, at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy. in Calabasas, 9:30 a.m. 818.878.3741
HOLLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
Live music, refreshments, ranch animals, activities and house tours at the Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Rd. in Calabasas, 1 p.m.
$3-$4. 818. 222.6511
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Opening day of two-day event with creepy critters, gooey seaweed and mysteries of the deep investigated at Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica, 12:30 p.m. 453.0395
SUN., OCT. 30
HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Costume parade, egg hunt and Halloween pumpkin contest with a haunted parlor at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 2:30 p.m. 317.1364
ADAM GOPNIK BOOK SIGNING
The New Yorker contributor Adam Gopnik promotes his children’s book, “The King in the Window,” at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 3 p.m. 456.9961
HORSE SHOW
Trancas Riders and Ropers English hunter show at Malibu Equestrian Park, 6225 Memmit Dr., 8 a.m. 456.3074
THURS., NOV. 3
GARDEN CLUB MEETING
The Malibu Garden Club presents guest Karen Dardick speaking on Southern California Roses and how to care for them at the Michael Landon Community Center, Bluffs Park 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy., 7:30 p.m. 455.1558
FRI., NOV. 4
MHS HOMECOMING
The 2005 homecoming festivities include the varsity football game and high school dance at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., 7 p.m. 457.6801
FITNESS WALK
Outdoor fitness and exercise walk led by Gail Holloway at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy. in Calabasas, 9:30 a.m. 818.878.3741
SAT., NOV. 5
CALIFORNIA GARDENS
Pick up rare and historic plants for your garden at the annual native plants sale at the California Department of State Parks and Recreation parking lot in front of the Topanga Ranch Motel, 18711 PCH, 10:00 a.m. 310.455.1030 ext. 212
TALES BY THE SEA
Storyteller Dan Keding shares his original and personal Tales by The Sea with an adult audience at the Malibu Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 7:30 p.m. $10. 457.2385
LEISURE WALK
Topanga Canyon Docents lead a stroll through the Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. in Agoura,
9 a.m. 805.370.2301
SUN., NOV. 6
PLAY READINGS
A reading series for playwrights begins with “Back-Channel” by Hoyt Hilsman at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 2 p.m. 455.3723
MON., NOV. 7
DRIVER SAFETY CLASS
First of two driver safety classes for seniors to help improve existing driving skills and develop safe driving techniques at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 1 p.m. $15. 456.2489 ext. 357
ONGOING
FARMERS’ MARKET
Cornucopia’s Farmers’ Market open on Sundays at Malibu Public Library parking lot, Civic Center Way, 10 a.m. 457.4537
ART EXHIBIT
The Tropical Dreamscape series of landscape paintings by Betty Wick on display through Jan. 1 at The Sage Room restaurant, 28915 PCH, 760.837.1153
GUITAR PERFORMANCE
Dave Lichten plays guitar every Saturday at Mimosa Café, 395 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 12 p.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
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 Gan 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
ROTARY CLUB
Meets every Wednesday at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 456.6958
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
YACHT CLUB MEETS
The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 7:30 p.m. 13589 Mindanao way, 391.5500
MUSICAL THEATRE FOR KIDS
Showboat Youtheatre starts its musical comedy workshops for kids on Sept. 26 and continues every Monday afternoon at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School. 3 p.m. 818.222.7239
CALIFORNIA HERITAGE MUSEUM
“Behold, the Pacific! California Coastal Views,” an exhibit about the tradition of landscape painting in America will show at the California Heritage Museum from Sept. 24 – Feb. 26, 2612 Main St. in Santa Monica. 392.8537
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Sunday services will be held in the Elkin’s Auditorium at the University Church of Christ, 24255 PCH. 8 & 11 a.m. 506.4504
EMERGENCY TRAINING
Community Emergency Response Team Training will be given free the first 4 Saturdays in October. 456.2489