WED., AUG. 29
ACTIVIST SUPPORT CIRCLE
The emotional support group for progressive activists discusses presidential election stress, at Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.399.1000
CPR TRAINING
Free American Red Cross-approved class for individuals age 16 and up, at Santa Monica Airport, 3021 Airport Ave. in Santa Monica, 6 p.m. 310.393.7758
THURS., AUG. 30
MALIBU LEGACY PARK
The City Council and Planning Commission host a joint meeting on the project’s progression, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 352
MALIBU COAST
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Ballet, silent film and other performances, at Montgomery Arts House for Music and Architecture, 6307 Busch Dr., 7:30 p.m. www.malibucoastmusicfestival.org
FRI., AUG. 31
MOVIES AT THE
MALIBU PIER
The final films of the summer series are the documentary “The Lost Wave: An African Surf Story” and “Blue Crush,” the 2002 picture about female surfers, with guest appearances prior to the films and silent auction, at the Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, 8 p.m. 818.880.0350
CHILI COOK-OFF
Chili Cook-Off Carnival’s opening day. Festival lasts through Sept. 3, at Chili Cook-Off Site, along PCH between Webb Way and Civic Center Rd., 5 p.m. 805.404.0615
SAT., AUG. 1
CHILI COOK-OFF
First day of two-day chili contest with games, prizes, rides, vendors and arts and crafts, at Chili Cook-Off Site, along PCH between Webb Way and Civic Center Rd., 11 a.m. 805.404.0615
MALIBU COAST
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Free festival with the music of Brahms, Dohnanyi and Maria Newman, at the Montgomery Arts House for Music and Architecture, 6307 Busch Dr., 7:30 p.m. (with repeat performance on Sept. 2 at 3 p.m.) www.malibucoastmusicfestival.org
SUN., SEPT. 2
PIANO PERFORMANCE
Former Pacific Palisades resident and piano virtuoso Linda Gentille comes home to perform ” Great Hymns of America,” which includes traditional patriotic and spiritual favorites, at Palisades Presbyterian Church, 15821 Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades, 7 p.m. $12-$20. 609.628.4544
MON., SEPT. 3
CHILI COOK-OFF
Final day with carnival only, at Chili Cook-Off site, along PCH between Webb Way and Civic Center Rd., 11 a.m. 805.404.0615
MALIBU COAST
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Festival finale with music of Bach, Bloch and Elgar, at the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, 24855 PCH, 4 p.m. www.malibucoastmusicfestival.org
WED., SEPT. 5
ROTARY CLUB
John Haslett talks about sailing a pre-Columbian-style raft to Hawaii, at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.6958
‘ART & ACTIVISM’
The event includes three local writers-Chris Abani, Gayle Brandeis and Karen Harryman-reading from their works, at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310. 310.456.9961
THURS., SEPT. 6
YOUTH WATER POLO
Parent information meeting for city water polo league for children ages 10 to 14, at Malibu Community Pool, 30215 Morningview Dr., 5 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 272
‘TUG OF WAR’
Opening night performance of the Roman comedy with a modern twist, the Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, 8 p.m. (with performances continuing Thurs, Fri. and Sat. through Sept. 29) $30-$35. 310.440.7300
SAT., SEPT. 8
LABRADOODLE ROMP
An afternoon of food, wine and music for labradoodle and goldendoodle pet owners, at a private Malibu residence, 1 p.m., doodleromp@verizon.net
FAMILY FUN AND SAFETY DAY
Free fun safety workshop for children ages 5 to 10 with outdoor activities, including arts and crafts, climbing wall, nature trails, zip line and a children’s playground, at The Shalom Institute, 34342 Mulholland Hwy. 10 a.m. 818.206.2222
MALIBU SURF CLASSIC
The Malibu Surfing Association hosts its 20th annual contest, at Surfrider Beach, 6:30 a.m. (with second day of competition on Sept. 9) www.msaclassic.com
SUN., SEPT. 9
TRANCAS RIDERS & ROPERS
English hunter/equitation show at Malibu Equestrian Park, 6225 Merritt Dr., 8 a.m. 310.456.3074
ONGOING
ART EXHIBIT
Works from California artists marking the 15th anniversary of the museum, at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 310.506.4851
‘ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE’
Performances of black comedy directed by Charles Marowitz through Sept. 2, at Malibu Stage Co., 29243 PCH, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. $20. 310.589.1998
‘DRACULA’
Ellen Geer directs the play based on the Bram Stoker novel, at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through Sept. 29, with pre-show discussion on Aug. 10, $8-$25. 310.455.3723
SPORT FISHING
Half-day trips leave from Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, Wednesday-Sunday at 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. $37.50. 310.456.8031
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., 310.589.9673
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 MESSAGE
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
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
LIBRARY LIMO
Weekly bookmobile meets off Trancas Canyon Rd. 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 LEFT A MESSAGE
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
SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION
Free program for family members of those with substance abuse problems meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Malibu Conference Center, 327 Latigo Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 805.484.0804 ext. 2
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. 310.392.5700