WED., OCT. 3
FIRE WISE LANDSCAPING
Keith Condon from the county Fire Department’s Fire Forestry Division speaks on landscaping, at Point Dume Club House, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 7:30 p.m. 310.457.3860
‘DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN’
Opening night of four-day performance of Broadway one-man play on how women and men relate, at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks, 8 p.m. (with performances on Oct. 4 at 8 p.m., Oct. 5 at 8:30 p.m. and Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.) $44. 805.449.2787
THURS., OCT. 4
MALIBU STAGE CO.
Free stage reading of “The Last Othello,” a one-act play, at Malibu Stage Co., 29243 PCH, 8 p.m. 310.589.1998
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA
Tony Cason conducts performance of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 7:30 p.m. $10. 310.456.4522
FRI., OCT. 5
LITERARY LUNCH SERIES
Diesel, A Bookstore welcomes author Ann Patchett, whose novel “Run” is her first book in six years, at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 12:30 p.m. $70. 310.456.9961
SAT., OCT. 6
PIE FESTIVAL
Pies for sale, baking and eating contests and more activities at Malibu United Methodist Church’s annual event, at Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Rd., 11 a.m. 310.457.7505
WALLFLOWER FESTIVAL
Organic festival with information booths on environmentalism and music performances on solar-powered stage, at Chili Cook-Off site, 10 a.m. 310.456.9025
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Food and games for all ages with pony rides, petting zoo and live bluegrass music, at Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Rd., 5 p.m. 310.456.1611
E-WASTE RECYCLING
The Malibu Rotary Club sponsors a collection of electronic waste, at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 10 a.m. (collection continues on Oct. 7). 310.734.6700
MOVIES AT THE
MALIBU PIER
Screening of “Friday Night Lights,” at the Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, 7 p.m. 888.310.PIER
NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPING
Botanist Charlie Hohn talks changing landscaping to conserve water, at the National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Dr. in Thousand Oaks, 2 p.m. 805.370.2301
MAKE YOUR DRUM BEATER
Gary Corkill hosts the workshop, at the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, Via Goleta Rd. in Thousand Oaks, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 805.370.2301
JAZZ CONCERT
Vocalist Steve Tyrell performs, at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 8 p.m. $50. 310.506.4522
FREE IMMUNIZATION SHOTS
Free immunization shots and TB skin tests for people under 18, at Westside Family Health Center, 1711 Ocean Park Blvd. in Santa Monica, 12:30 p.m. 310.450.2191
SUN., OCT. 7
CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL
The Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival stops in Malibu for short-film program, at Calamigos Ranch, 327 Latigo Canyon Rd., 3 p.m. www.lachildrensfilm.org
WINE TASTING
Malibu Family Wines hosts the seventh annual Harvest and Crush fundraiser with money going toward City Hearts, at Saddlerock Ranch, 32111 Mulholland Hwy., 12:30 p.m. $100. 310.899.9191
PET BLESSING
Pastor Bill Kerze officiates a blessing of the animals, at Our Lady of Malibu, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd., 1:30 p.m. 310.346.8183
INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S PLAY
Creative PlayGround presents “Aesop’s Fables,” at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 11 a.m. $8. 310.455.3723
SANTA MONICA SYMPHONY
Director Allen Robert Gross conducts the orchestra as it performs a free concert celebrating Elgar and British music, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., 7:30 p.m. 310.395.6330
TUES., OCT. 9
‘THE EMPIRE BUILDERS’
Opening night of student performance of the Boris Vian play, at Pepperdine’s Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre, 24255 PCH, 7:30 p.m. (performance continues at same time through with Oct. 13, with additional 2 p.m. performance on Oct. 13). $15. 310.506.4522
WED., OCT. 10
MALIBU BOOK CLUB
The club discusses “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold, at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310.456.9961
THURS., OCT. 11
ART AUCTION
Fundraiser for arts education in local public schools with more than 75 contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs up for auction, with food and drinks plus performance by the Santa Monica High School String Quintet, at Track 16 Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave. #C1 in Santa Monica, 6 p.m. $125. 310.396.4557
FRI., OCT. 12
JAZZ TAP ENSEMBLE
Six dancers, four musicians and a vocalist perform “American Tap Masterpieces: The Hollywood Journey-Dance, Music, Film,” at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 8 p.m. $40. 310.506.4522
SAT., OCT. 13
TAKE-A-HIKE
Celebrity-led hike to benefit breast cancer research at Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Rd. in Agoura, 7:30 a.m. $25-$30. 213.486.4558
MOVIES AT THE MALIBU PIER
Screening of “The Mummy,” at the Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, 7 p.m. 888.310.PIER
ART MUSEUM FESTIVITIES
Guided tours of the current “Made in California” art exhibit, along with chance for children to explore their artistic side, hors d’oeuvres and live music and display of John Mazza’s surfboard collection that spans 100 years, at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, 11 a.m. 310.506.4745
SPEAKERS AGAINST FLUORIDATION
Jeff Green, national director of Citizens for Safe Drinking Water, and David Kennedy, fluoride information officer, speak at The Mountain Mermaid, 20421 Callon Dr. in Topanga, 3 p.m. 310.455.0143
SUN., OCT. 14
PETER HELLER BOOK READING
The author reads from his book “The Whale Warriors,” which chronicles the buildup to a confrontation between activists and Japanese whalers, at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 3 p.m. 310.456.9961
FAT TIRE FEST
The Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association presents its annual fundraiser with poker ride, bike skills clinic, lunch, log pull contest, lunch, raffle and exhibitors with demo bikes, at Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd. in Calabasas, 8 a.m. $10-$30. www.corbamtb.com
INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S PLAY
Creative PlayGround presents three Hans Christian Anderson tales at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 11 a.m. $8. 310.455.3723
SMC EMERITUS BAND
The Santa Monica College Emeritus College Band performs selections from Richard Rodgers’ “Victory at Sea” and several other pieces, SMC Concert Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, 3 p.m. 310.434.4000
MON., OCT. 15
SMC POLITICAL FILM SERIES
Screening of “Syriana” followed by discussion, at Room 145 of the Santa Monica College Science Building, 1900 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. 310.434.4588
ONGOING
ART EXHIBIT
Works from California artists marking the 15th anniversary of the museum, at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 310.506.4851
ART EXHIBIT
The stone carvings of Malibu resident Eugenie Spirito is included with other works from artists on the rise at the Don O’Melveny Gallery, 5472 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles, through Oct. 13, Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 323.839.7496
PUMPKIN PATCH
Pumpkins for sale with other activities, at Simon Meadow, corner of Sunset Blvd. and Temescal Canyon Rd. in Pacific Palisades, Monday-Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 310.454.5591
YOUNG ADULTS CANCER SUPPORT
Free support group facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist meets the first and third Thursday of the month, at The Wellness Community, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd. Suite 1040 in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.314.2555
‘GULLIVER’S TRAVELS
The Actor’s Gang performs an adaptation of the Jonathan Swift novel through Oct. 27, at Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd. in Culver City, Thursdays-Sunday, 8 p.m. $25. 310.838.4264
LIONS CLUB
Meets first and third Wednesday every month, at Guido’s, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
FALL STORYTIMES
Stories, music and craft through Dec. 3, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, children ages 3-6 on Mondays at 4 p.m. and toddlers up to age 3 on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. 310.456.6439
YOUTH YOGA
For children ages 3-8, classes take placed on Fridays from Sept. 14-Oct. 19, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 2:15 p.m. $80 for all classes or $15 per class. 310.317.1364
SPORT FISHING
Half-day trips leave from Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, Wednesday-Sunday at 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. $37.50. 310.456.8031
DINNER ENTERTAINMENT
Yosi “Saffi” Levy sings and plays guitar at BeauRivage Restaurant, 26025 PCH, Fridays & Saturdays, 7 p.m. 310.456.5733
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMITTEE
The Native American Cultural Resources Advisory Committee meets the first Tuesday of the month at City Hall, 23185 Stuart Ranch Rd., 7 p.m. 310.457.5264
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
Meets the second Monday of each month at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 Fourth St. in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. 310.395.1308
MALIBU JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE
Services on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., with Torah study on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., at MJC&S, 24855 PCH, 310.317.1364
MALIBU TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Meetings take place on the third Thursday each month in the meeting room of Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Rd., 7:30 p.m. malibutownshipcouncil@earthlink.net
CALVARY CHAPEL
Meets every Sunday at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 30237 Morning View Dr., 310.589.9673
MEDITATION GROUP
Forty-five minutes of quiet meditation followed by a sharing circle every Thursday at Malibu residence, 7:30 p.m. 310.456.3591 MESSAGE
HOMELESS DINNER & BIBLE STUDY
All are welcome Thursdays at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 818.880.6372
ADAMSON HOUSE TOUR
Docent-led house tour Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., garden tour every Friday at 10 a.m., Malibu Lagoon Museum, 23200 PCH, 10 a.m. 310.456.8432
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 310.456.8714
GAME NIGHT
Bridge, mahjong, rummy, chess, Scrabble and more on Wednesdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
OPEN GYM
Open gym on Wednesdays for adult basketball at Malibu High School’s small gym, 30215 Morning View Dr., 6 p.m. 310.317.1364
WALKING CLUB
The Malibu Senior Center sponsors an afternoon walking club every Tuesday, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 4 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
CHABAD SERVICES
Services at Chabad of Malibu, 22933 PCH, every Friday at dusk and every Saturday at 10 a.m. 310.456.6588
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets every Thursday except the second one of each month at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310.589.9266
POINT 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
LIBRARY LIMO
Weekly bookmobile meets off Trancas Canyon Rd. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 310.456.8572
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. 310.459.7086
COMPUTER LAB
Chance for seniors to learn the basics about computers at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., Fridays at 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 12:30 p.m . 310.456.3043
SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION
Free program for family members of those with substance abuse problems meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Malibu Conference Center, 327 Latigo Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 805.484.0804 ext. 2
WOMEN’S SAILING ASSOCIATION
The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, 7:30 p.m. 310.391.5500
UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday worship in Pepperdine’s Elkins Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. with Bible classes in Seaver Academic Complex Center for Communications and Business at 9 a.m., 24255 PCH, 310.506.4207
BREAKFAST WITH A LOCAL DEPUTY SHERIFF
Every Thursday a deputy sheriff will be available to answer questions about law enforcement issues and crime prevention issues at Malibu Kitchen & Gourmet Country Market, 3900 Cross Creek Rd., 8 a.m., 310.456.7845
PREM RAWAT FOUNDATION
Meets the second and fourth Thursday every month at Malibu West Swim Club, 37056 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.392.5700