THURS., AUG. 25
CONCERT
Twilight Dance Series presents Buckwheat Zydeco with Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers and special guest Topsy Chapman at the Santa Monica Pier, 7:30 p.m. 441.5444
FRI., AUG. 26
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Opening night of two nights of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” performed at Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School, 6955 Fernhill Dr., 8 p.m. 317.1364
SAT., AUG. 27
TRANCAS RIDERS AND ROPERS
Horse Playday/Gymkhana by the Sea at the Malibu Equestrian Park, 6225 Merritt Drive, 9 a.m. 818.225.0107
SUN., AUG. 28
CULTURAL CRAFT WORKSHOP
Learn how to make dream catchers or prayer sticks with beads, feathers and other materials with artist Michael Williams, Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 805.375.1930/2301.
MON., AUG. 29
“SUMMER REFLECTIONS” ART SHOW
Santa Monica College Emeritus College “Summer Reflections” student art show opens at Emeritus College, 1227 Second St. in Santa Monica, 9 a.m. 434.4306
WED., AUG. 31
BOOK READING & SIGNING
Author Bret Easton Ellis reads and signs his new novel, “Luna Park,” at Diesel, a Bookstore, at 3890 Cross Creek Road, 7 p.m. 456.9961
ACTIVIST SUPPORT CIRCLE
Monthly meeting of emotional support group for progressive activists at Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. 399.1000
THURS., SEPT. 1
BOOK READING & SIGNING
Local author John Kuri reads and signs his new book, “Takin’ it Back” at Diesel, a bookstore, at 3890 Cross Creek Road, 7 p.m. 456.9961
CONCERT
Twilight Dance Series presents Shonen Knife and The Knack at the Santa Monica Pier, 7:30 p.m. 441.5444
FRI., SEPT. 2
OUTDOOR FITNESS WALK
Fitness consultant Gail Holloway leads a hike and exercise session at Soka University of America’s Calabasas campus, 26800 West Mulholland Highway, 9:30 a.m. 818.878.3741
CHILI COOK-OFF
Opening day of carnival and midway at property on PCH between Webb Way and Cross Creek Way, $10. 5 p.m.
SAT., SEPT. 3
CHILI COOK-OFF
Cook-off, carnival and midway at property on PCH between Webb Way and Cross Creek Way, $10. 11 a.m.
SUN., SEPT. 4
FAMILY FUNDAYS
Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts presents “Jumbo Shrimp Circus” at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum at 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., 11 a.m. 455.3723
CHILI COOK-OFF
Cook-off, carnival and midway at property on PCH between Webb Way and Cross Creek Way, $10. 11 a.m.
MON., SEPT. 5
CHILI COOK-OFF
Carnival and midway at property on PCH between Webb Way and Cross Creek Way, $10. 5 p.m.
ONGOING
“CANDIDA”
George Bernard Shaw’s “Candida” is being performed at Malibu Stage Co., 29243 PCH, through Sept. 4 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. $20. 589.1998
FARMERS’ MARKET
Cornucopia’s Farmers’ Market open on Sundays at Malibu Public Library parking lot, Civic Center Way, 10 a.m. 457.4537
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Malibu Art Association group show at Commercial Capital Bank, 3825 Cross Creek Rd., through Sept. 2 during business hours. 457.7467
ART EXHIBIT
More than 40 works of art from major artists over the last four decades including a special gallery devoted to Ed Ruscha at Pepperdine University’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, from July 30 to Oct. 2
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