THUR., NOV. 20
PSYCHIATRIC DISCUSSION Dr. Steve Rudolph of Amen Clinic in Newport Beach will be speaking on behavioriol issues, anxiety, autistic spectrum disorders, ADD, ADHD and other issues. Juan Cabrillo School, 7 p.m. 589.7020 or 457.4001
VARIETY SHOW Off-Broadway comedy hit “Thwak.” Combines zany mime with brilliant sound effects. Includes tap-dancing cowboys and exploding dogs, 8 p.m. $35. 506.4522 or 213.365.3500
Senior Center Entertainment
Singer/songwriter Marcos Lopez-Iglesias performs some of his original songs with his acoustic guitar, 2 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
FRI., NOV. 21
KARAOKE Free event at Malibu Senior Center, 2 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
SAT., NOV. 22
CABARET SHOW Tony Award-winning Broadway star Donna McKechnie stars in “My Musical Comedy Life” at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Nov. 22. For tickets call 506.4522 or 213.365.3500
MON., NOV. 24
CHAMBER MUSIC Pepperdine Chamber Ensemble performs at Raitt Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Second performance next day at same time. Free. 506.4522
THURS., NOV. 27
TOPANGA TURKEY TROT The Trail Runners Club hosts the 22nd annual Topanga Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Event begins and finishes at Trippet Ranch. Includes 9-ile, 6-mile and 3.3-mile runs. Must pre-register at www.trailrunnersclub.com. $30. 281.6083.
THANKSGIVING DINNER Meal for people without homes and Malibu Labor Exchange workers and their families at Malibu United Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Volunteers needed. 589.5508
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING Interfaith Thanksgiving service at the Christian Science Church, located at 28635 PCH, 10 a.m. 457.9099.
FRI., NOV. 28
CHRISTMAS TREE LOT Opening of Christmas Tree lot at the corner of Heathercliff Road and PCH, sponsored by MHS Athletic Booster Club. Open Mon-Fri 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 2
HANUKKAH BOUTIQUE Hanukkah event with fabulous vendors, food and a raffle. At the University Synagogue’s Klein Hall, located at 11960 Sunset Blvd in Brentwood, 11 a.m. 454.4770.
PEPPERDINE CHOIR Pepperdine concert choir and women’s choir perform “A Christmas Ceremony in Songs and Carols” at Smothers Theatre, 7:30 p.m. The event is also at the same time on Dec. 3. The cost is $10 but free with Pepperdine I.D.
ONGOING
PARENT-2-PARENT Network for parents of high school children meets at Malibu High School. Call 451.5543 for dates.
ART EXHIBIT “Side Views” art exhibit by Brenda K. Bredvik will be on display through Nov. 23 at the McLean Gallery. 456.2226
‘MINIMALISM AND MORE’ Contemporary art exhibit runs through Nov. 16 at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. 506.4851
PHOTO EXHIBIT Showcase of work by 19th century British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. Runs through Jan. 11 at the Getty Center. 440.6427.
MALIBU SENIOR CENTER Free computer lab, first and third Thursday of every month 6-8 p.m.; Chess Club meets the last Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
ST. AIDAN’S SERVICES St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church services on Sundays at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Childcare available 8:15 – 11:45 a.m. 457.7966
CHABAD SERVICES Services at Chabad of Malibu, 456.6588
KIWANIS CLUB Meets the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at Guido’s Malibu, 7 p.m. 589.9266
MALIBU CHESS CLUB Free meeting for all levels every Tuesday at the Point Dume Club and the last Tuesday of every month at Bluffs Park. 457.1556
CHRISTIAN 12-STEP MEETINGS Various addiction/codependency issues, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. 317.4293, ext. 104
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
HELP FOR HOMELESS Dinner, Bible study, Tuesdays at 7p.m. Malibu Vineyard Christian Church banquet room. Holly: 818.880.6372
MOMMY AND ME CLASSES At Malibu Gymnastics, 589.5538; at Gan Malibu Preschool: 454.0499
STORYTIME Tuesdays at the Malibu Public Library. Toddlers, 10:30 a.m.; preschoolers, 11:15 a.m. 456.6438
A.A. MEETINGS Fridays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6:30 p.m., St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. 457.7966. Mon. – Thurs. and Sat. evenings at the Malibu Community Center. 213.387.8316 or 457.1558
LIBRARY LIMO Weekly bookmobile at Point Dume Shopping Center on Heathercliff Road. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 456.8572
-Jonathan Friedman