WED., MAY 16
JANE SEYMOUR APPEARANCE
The Malibu actress reads from and signs her book, “Making Yourself at Home,” at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310.456.9961
‘CONSCIOUS PARENTING’
Actress/author/mother Jenny McCarthy interviews author Malika Chopra with a book signing, champagne and refreshments at Westside Waldorf School, 17310 Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades, 7 p.m. 310.454.7064
THURS., MAY 17
MALIBU OPTIMIST CLUB
Respect for Law Week chaired by Sheldon Lodmer and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Assistant Chief William McSweeney at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.317.4433
‘THOROUGHLY
MODERN MILLIE’
Opening night of Malibu High production, with performances through May 20 at MHS, 30215 Morning View Dr., 7 p.m. May 17-19 and 2 p.m. on May 20. $15-$20. 310.457.6801
FRI., MAY 18
MALIBU SOCIAL CLUB
Monthly potluck dinner for singles approximately in their 50s at a private residence, 7 p.m. 310.589.2726
SHABBAT SERVICE
Fourth-grade class leads the service at Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, 24855 PCH, 6 p.m. 310.456.2178
AMERICA CONCERT
The Grammy Award-winning group, America, performs at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 8 p.m. $10-$50. 310.506.4522
GREEN ARCHITECTURE EXPO
Opening day of the two-day, fourth annual Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo at the Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave. in Santa Monica, 11 a.m. www.altbuildexpo.com
BALLET
World premiere of “The Sea Princess,” with music composed by Malibu resident Eric Allaman, at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 805.449.2787
SAT., MAY 19
REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN LECTURE
Biologist Gary Busteed speaks on “Things That Slither, Swim and Crawl” at the National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Dr. in Thousand Oaks, 2 p.m. 805.370.2301
DOMOIC ACID LECTURE
USC Biology Professor David A. Caron speaks on the recent outbreak of a toxic algae bloom that has killed hundred of marine mammals and seabirds, at Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, 3:30 p.m. 310.393.6149
MALIBU GARDEN CLUB
Annual garden tour with garden docents and renowned landscape artists at each location, begins at Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School, 6955 Fernhill Dr., 11 a.m. $25. 310.455.1558
MALIBU RUGBY CLUB
The team plays following a Los Angeles Avengers Arena Football League game at Staples Center, 1111 Figueroa St. in Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. $18. 310.980.3328
SUN., MAY 20
BIBI JORDAN BOOK SIGNING
The local author reads from and signs her book, “Swahili Chic,” at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd, 3 p.m. 310.456.9961
TRANCAS RIDERS & ROPERS
English show at Malibu Equestrian Park, 6225 Merritt Dr., 8 a.m. 310.456.3074
MALIBU JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE
In honor of Shavuot, dedication of new Ark MJC&S, 24855 PCH, 12 p.m. 310.456.2178
MON., MAY 21
SMC POLITICAL FILM SERIES
The Stanley Kubric film “Dr. Stragelove” is screened followed by discussion at Room 105 of Santa Monica College’s History & Social Sciences Building, 1900 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. 310.434.4000
WED., MAY 23
ROTARY STUDENT MUSIC COMPETITION
The annual Malibu Rotary Middle School and High School Music Competition takes place at Pepperdine’s Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.456.6958
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Malibu High School bands Catapult Da Vinci and Michael Craig Band compete with four bands from other schools in contest with 25% of profits going to benefit street kids of Cape Town, South Africa, at Malibu High, 30215 Morning View Dr., 6 p.m. $5-$10. www.blastspace.com/ACE
THURS., MAY 24
MALIBU OPTIMIST CLUB
California Legislative Summit chaired by Mark Ball with Malibu High School AP History students as guest speakers at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.317.4433
FRI., MAY 25
SMC STUDENT
FILMS
End-of-semester screening of student films produced by members of the Santa Monica College Student Filmmakers Association in Room 214 of the SMC Art Complex, 1900 Pico Blvd., 6 p.m. 310.434.4000
SAT., MAY 26
TOPANGA
DAYS
Opening day of three-day music festival with performances, belly dancing, crafts, food and beer at The Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga Canyon, 11 a.m. $7-$15. www.topangacommunityclub.org
ALS
SUPPORT
The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the ALS Association meets to support people with ALS, their families and friends at the Westlake Village Community Room, 31200 Oak Crest Dr. in Westlake Village, 1 p.m. 818.865.8067 ext. 234
TUES., MAY 29
SUPPORTING THE TROOPS
Packing party to send care packages to troops overseas, at private residence, 10 a.m. 310.457.4510
WED., MAY 30
ACTIVIST SUPPORT CIRCLE
Los Angeles Times columnist and radio host Patt Morrison gives the opening address for the meeting of the emotional support group for progressive activists at Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.399.1000
QUANTUM QIGONG
Dr. Shui Yin Lo makes a presentation on healing using the energy called qi, the vital force of life, at the Webster Elementary School Library, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 626.229.9818
ONGOING
ART EXHIBIT
“Mind Soul Body” features work by photographer Fae J. Horowitz, sculptor Tony Dow and pastel portraitist Ronyn Feeley at Topanga Canyon Gallery, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga Canyon. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. 310.455.7909
SPRING STORYTIMES
Stories, music and crafts for children under 3 on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and children ages 3-6 on Mondays at 4 p.m., through June 11 and 12, at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 310.456.6438
SPORTSFISHING
Half-day trips leave from Malibu Pier Wednesday-Monday at 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 a.m. $37.50. 310.456.8031
PHOTO SHOW
Photography by Santa Monica College students is on display through June 2 at the SMC Photagraphy Gallery located on the second floor of Drescher Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica and the LaFoto Gallery, 806 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, both open weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 310.434.4289
ART EXHIBIT
“A View Within,” an eclectic collection of Los Angeles art is on display through Aug. 5 at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 310.506.4851
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., calvarychapelmalibu@mac.com
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
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
KNITTING CLUB
Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 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. 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
MOMMY AND ME CLASSES
At Malibu Gymnastics, 310.589.5538, at Gan Malibu Preschool, 310.454.0499
LIBRARY LIMO
Weekly bookmobile at Point Dume Shopping Center on Heathercliff Road 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
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. www.tprf.org