From a carnival fundraiser to a folk festival, there is plenty to do in Malibu this weekend.
FRI., MAY 18
BRUSH COLLECTION AND MULCH EVENT
The city hosts a brush collection and mulch event, where residents can drop off waste and bring back chipped materials to use as mulch, at 29136 PCH, at 8 a.m. (event continues Saturday) 310.456.2489 ext. 286
FAMILY FUN CARNIVAL
Point Dume Marine Science School hosts an “Old Fashion Family Fun Carnival” with games, contests, food and prizes, to raise funds for the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation, at PDMSS, 6955 Fernhill Dr., at 4 p.m. $10.
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LAB SERIES
The Getty Villa Lab Series continues with “Hymns to Aphrodite,” at the Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, at 8 p.m. (performances continue Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.) $7. getty.edu
SAT., MAY 19
RELAY FOR LIFE
The American Cancer Society’s 24-hour Relay for Life Malibu takes place, to raise funds for cancer research, education, and free patient and caregiver services, at Point Mugu State Park, 9000 PCH, at 9 a.m. relayforlife.org
ARTHRITIS WALK
The 2012 Los Angeles Arthritis Walk takes place, to raise funds for a cure for arthritis, next to the Santa Monica Pier, 1550 PCH, Lot 1 North, at 9 a.m. kholmes@arthritis.org
OIL AND PAINT ROUNDUP
An oil and paint roundup takes place, where locals can properly dispose of used motor oil, automotive batteries, water-based paint and other items, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 286
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
A 92nd birthday celebration and potluck takes place for Millie Decker, also known as “Malibu Millie,” who has lived in Malibu since 1926, at Thornehill Broom Beach State Park, 9000 W. PCH, at 11:45 a.m. pacificsporthorse@yahoo.com
‘NOAH’S ARK’
The Pacific Festival Ballet performs “Noah’s Ark,” which was composed by local Eric Allaman and features Malibu dancers, at the Civic Arts
Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., in Thousand Oaks, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (show continues Sunday at 2 p.m.) pacificfestivalballetcompany.com
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
An artists’ reception takes place for the exhibit “On Location in Malibu: 2012 Paintings by the California Art Club,” at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, at 5 p.m. 310.506.4851
TALES BY THE SEA
Tales by the Sea hosts a spring home concert, “Our Folks: Fathers, Mothers, and Others,” featuring eight storytellers, at a private home in Malibu, at 7 p.m. 310.457.2385
‘MILAGRO BEANFIELD WAR’
Malibu Film Society hosts a special presentation of the film, “Milagro Beanfield War,” at the Malibu Screening Room, 24855 PCH, at 7:30 p.m. $10 for non-members. MalibuFilmSociety.org
SUN., MAY 20
TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL
The Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival takes place, featuring old-time and folk music with contestants, performers and other activities, at Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Rd., at 9 a.m. topangabanjofiddle.org
GOLF FUNDRAISER
The fourth annual PTA Golf Classic Fundraiser, featuring a raffle, an auction and dinner, takes place, to raise funds for Point Dume Marine Science School, at the Malibu Golf Club, 901 Encinal Canyon Rd., at 10 a.m. $50+. 310.466.7936
USED BOOK SALE
A used book sale, which benefits the youth groups of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church and Malibu United Methodist Church, takes place, at St. Aidan’s, 28211PCH, at 1 p.m. 310.457.8899