From the grand opening of a Santa Monica Mountains visitor center to lifeguard tryouts, there is plenty to do in Malibu this weekend.
FRI., JUNE 8
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Montgomery Arts House presents “An American Celebration,” at 6307 Busch Dr., at 7:30 p.m. (event continues June 9 at 7 p.m.) malibufriendsofmusic.org
PLAY
The Young Actors Project performs “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” at the Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, at 7:30 p.m. (show continues Saturday at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.) $10/students, $15/adults 310.447.8245
SAT., JUN 9
DANCE STAR
Dance Star presents its 3rd annual spring show “Dare to Dream!” at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH., at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. $25. 310.456.3377
STUDIO TOUR
Topanga Canyon Gallery presents the 11th annual Artists Studio Tour, featuring work by Malibu artist Ellen Lane, at 120
N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 109, Topanga., at 10 a.m. (event continues June 10 at 11 a.m.). $20. 310. 455.7909
GRAND OPENING
The National Parks Service celebrates the grand opening of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area’s Anthony C. Beilenson Visitor Center, featuring guest speakers, a ribbon cutting and other festivities, at King Gillette Ranch, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy, at 10 a.m. 805.370.2301
POLO FUNDRASIER
Safety Harbor Kids presents a Polo Fundraiser, to benefit children in need, at Will Rogers Polo Field, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., at 1 p.m. 800.277.0497
BEER FESTIVAL
The Malibu Beer Festival takes place, at The World Famous Malibu Inn, 22969 PCH, at 1 p.m. $25. malibubeerfestival.com
SUN., JUNE 10
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
L.A. County presents a one-day collection of household hazardous waste, residents can bring oil-based paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, etc., to Calabasas Landfill, 5300 Lost Hills Road., at 9 a.m. cleanLA.com
LIFEGUARD TRYOUTS
Leo Carrillo Junior Lifeguards hosts an ocean tryout, returning and new junior lifeguards welcome, at Leo Carrillo State Beach, North Beach, 35000 W PCH, at 9 a.m. leojgs@parks.ca.gov
BOOK SIGNING
Diesel, A Bookstore in Malibu will host a signing of Douglas Kmiec’s, “Lift Up Your Hearts,” at 23410 Civic Center Way, Suite A-3, at 3 p.m. 310.456.9961
BALLET
The Malibu Civic Ballet performs, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, at 5 p.m. $30. 310.506 4522.
PERFORMANCE
Malibu resident Geoffrey J. performs with guitarist James Elliot, at Hino Caf/, 15 Washington Blvd., in Venice Beach, at 8 p.m. geoffreyj.com