WED., NOV. 7
MALIBU GREEN MACHINE
The nonprofit group with a mission to green Malibu’s public areas meets to discuss a new hands-on project, at 31500 Broad Beach Rd., 5 p.m. www.malibugreenmachine.org
STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS
Community report on student achievement and school district wide progress, at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 6:30 p.m. www.smmpta.org
THURS., NOV. 8
MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION
Opening reception for the juried art exhibit with oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, pastels and photography from approximately 25 artists, at the Emeritus College Gallery, 1227 2nd St. in Santa Monica, 5 p.m. (gallery is open through Dec. 18, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 310.454.4903
CHILDREN’S CANYON FIRE STRESS
The Juan Cabrillo Elementary PTA hosts a presentation by local therapist Susan Stiffelman for parents who might want support and guidance about how to talk with their children and teens who might be distressed in the wake of the Canyon Fire, at Juan Cabrillo, 30237 Morning View Dr., 7 p.m. 310.589.7020
SING-A-LONG ‘SOUND OF MUSIC’
Actress Eve Gordon hosts the evening with a performance by Santa Monica High School musicians, a costume parade and screening of the movie with subtitles to help the audience sing along, at Santa Monica High’s Barnum Theater, 600 Olympic Blvd. in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. $10-$20. www.brownpapertickets.com
‘BRIGADOON’
Pepperdine students perform the Broadway musical, at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 7:30 p.m. (performances continue Nov. 9-10 and 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.) $10-$20. 310.506.4522
CALIFORNIA CULTURE LECTURE
Former Sacramento Bee editorial page editor Peter Schrag speaks on “California: America’s High-Stakes Experiment,” at Santa Monica College’s Art Complex Room 214, 1900 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, 11:15 a.m. 310.434.4303
PAINTING AND SCULPTURE EXHIBIT
Opening reception for “Inside Out 2007,” featuring bronze sculptures from Christa Zinner and oil paintings by her daughter, Katina Zinner, at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St. in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. (exhibit runs through Jan. 8, weekdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 310.399.3666
FRI., NOV. 9
MALIBU HIGH HOMECOMING
The Sharks varsity football team takes on Animo Inglewood, with halftime entertainment including presentation of Homecoming Court, at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., 7 p.m. 310.457.6801
MALIBU SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
Traditional Thanksgiving feast with entertainment by 12-piece Malibu High band led by teacher Steve Cole, at the Point Dume Mobile Home Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 12 p.m. $5. 310.457.7086
SAT., NOV. 10
CONSERVANCY PARKS PLAN WORKSHOP
The City hosts a workshop on the proposed Malibu Parks Public Access Enhancement Plan, at Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School, 10 a.m. 310.456.2489
LOS ANGELES ASIAN AND TRIBAL ART SHOW
Opening day of what is considered one of the West Coast’s leading upscale art shows, this 17th annual event includes a wide selection of internationally renowned art dealers/galleries specializing in antique and contemporary Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Central South Asian) and Tribal (African, New Guinea and The Americas) art, including lectures from exhibitors, curators and others from the art world, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. in Santa Monica, 11 a.m. (continues on Sunday at 12 p.m.) $12. 310.455.2886
PAINT-OUT
All artists invited to a Paint-Out sponsored by the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore, at Westward Beach and the Point Dume Headlands, 10 a.m. 310.338.0333
LOCKED UP IN MALIBU
The improv troupe comprised of teens from L.A. County’s Probation Camp Vernon Kilpatrick perform at the sixth annual Los Angeles Storytelling Festival, at the EXPO Center, 3980 S. Menlo Ave. in Los Angeles, 4:30 p.m. www.lastorytellingfestival.com
PETER BOYLE MEMORIAL BENEFIT GALA
Comedic performances by Ray Ramano, Patricia Heaton, Fred Willard, Martin Short and others to benefit the Peter Boyle Memorial Fund of the International Myeloma Foundation, at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre & Club, 743 South Lucerne Blvd. in Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m. 818.487.7455
SUN., NOV. 11
VETERANS’ DAY CEREMONY
Eighth annual Malibu Chamber of Commerce and city-sponsored ceremony to honor those who have served and those who are serving, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 11 a.m. 310.456.2489
BOWLS OF HOPE
Fundraiser with gourmet soups and bread to benefit Many Mansions, which provides affordable housing for low-income people, at Calamigos Ranch, 11:30 a.m. $25-$30. www.manymansions.org
U2 EUCHARIST
A communion service to combat world hunger featuring the music of U2 with guest artists Rick Cowling, Mike Mennell and Joellen “Cha Cha” Friedkin, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 10:30 a.m. 310.457.7505
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
The Raven Drum Foundation hosts a drum circle with Def Leppard’s Rick Allen, benefiting the new Trauma and Resiliency Program for veterans, at the Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 3 p.m. www.ravendrumfoundation.org
POKER TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks hosts a Texas hold ’em Tournament along with other casino games, dinner and silent auction to raise money for various youth charities, at Borderline Bar and Grill, 99 Rolling Oaks Dr. in Thousand Oaks, 4 p.m. 805.496.1904
TUES., NOV. 13
CONSERVANCY PARKS PLAN CITY COUNCIL HEARING
Public testimony and City Council vote on the Malibu Parks Public Access Enhancement Plan, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6:30 p.m. 310.456.2489
SHANTIMAYI
The renowned spiritual master speaks on “Awakening in Love,” at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 7 p.m. $15. 310.456.7103
WED., NOV. 14
LECTURE ON GOD AND EVOLUTION
Biologist Kenneth R. Miller, author of “Finding Darwin’s God: A Scientist’s Search of Common Ground Between God and Evolution,” speaks on “Darwin and Christian Faith,” Pepperdine’s Drescher Auditorium, 24255 PCH, 12 p.m. 310.506.4000
OUR LADY OF MALIBU FILM SCREENING FUNDRAISER
Screening of “August Rush” in support of the school’s art program, at Malibu Cinemas, 3822 Cross Creek Rd., followed by Q&A session with the movie’s producer and director, at Casa Escobar, 3828 Cross Creek Rd., 6:30 p.m. $75. 310.587.3537
THURS., NOV. 15
MALIBU BAR ASSOCIATION
The defense lawyer for Michael Jackson in his recent trial, Thomas A. Mesereau Jr., speaks to the bar, followed by a discussion with author Aphrodite Jones, drinks and hors d’oeuvres included, at Sunset Restaurant, 6800 Westward Beach Rd., 7 p.m. $45. 310.456.3812
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER
After-hours mixer, at Vivid Candi, 22601 PCH, 5:30 p.m. 310.456.9025
MHS LUNCHEON & TENNIS CLASSIC
The 25th annual event includes tennis at the Pepperdine courts, 24255 PCH, and luncheon with silent and live auctions at the Stone Manor, 6219 Porterdale Rd., tournament at 8:30 a.m. and luncheon at 11 a.m. $65-$80. 310.457.3972
GRANDPARENTS’ TEA
Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to a “Thanks Giving Tea,” at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 4 p.m. 310.456.6438
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
The Malibu Presbyterian Church is collecting food through Nov. 17, in front of Ralphs, 23841 Malibu Rd. in Colony Plaza
SUN., NOV. 18
WOODWIND CONCERT
The Midnight Winds, a woodwind quintet performs featuring musicians playing the French horn, oboe, clarinet, flute and bassoon, at The Globe, 1909 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga Canyon, 2 p.m. $20-$25. 310.455.9400
ISRAELI/PALESTINIAN PEACE DOCUMENTARY
Screening of “Encounter Point,” which follows a group of Israelis and Palestinians who risk their lives to promote a nonviolent end to the longstanding conflict between the two peoples, followed by a Q and A session led by the director, Ronit Avni, at Santa Monica College’s Art Complex Room 214, 1900 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, 2 p.m. 310.434.4669
ONGOING
‘ALWAYS-BUT NOT FOREVER’
Henry Jaglom’s play runs through Dec. 9, at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., through Dec. 9 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $20. 310.392.7327
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
SCIENCE IN TOYLAND
Exhibit combines the fun of playing games with problem solving to foster a positive attitude toward science, at the California Scinece Center, 700 Exposition Park Dr. in Los Angeles, runs through Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.californiasciencecenter.org
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
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
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