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WED., OCT. 22
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
Opening day of 8,000-square-foot interactive exhibit showing what it is like for the millions worldwide who have had to flee war-torn areas, at the Crystal Springs Picnic Area in Griffith Park, 4400 Crystal Springs Dr. in Los Angeles, 9 a.m. (exhibit continues through Oct. 27) www.doctorswithoutborders.org/refugeecamp
ART EXHIBIT
Opening day of exhibit with glass and ceramics by Farideh Azad and paintings and photography by Carmen Monne, at the Topanga Canyon Gallery, 10 a.m. (artists reception on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.) 310.455.7909
THURS., OCT. 23
HALLOWEEN BUSINESS MIXER
Chamber of Commerce party includes drum circle, wine tasting, pumpkin carving and more, at the Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, 5 p.m. 310.456.9025
FRI., OCT. 24
MALIBU STAGE CO.
The Zuma Repertory Theatre presents “Diva,” Howard Michael Gould’s “Hollywood insider” comedy, at Malibu Stage Co., 29243 PCH, 8 p.m. (additional performances on Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 26 at 5 p.m.) $20. 310.589.1998
JAZZ CONCERT
The Jon Mayer Quartet performs, at the Edye Second Space of Santa Monica College’s Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St. in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. $10. 310.434.4323
ASTRONOMY HIKE
Chance to explore the wonders of the sky and a park during a moderate half-hour hike, at the Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve, Northern end of Las Virgenes Canyon Rd. in Calabasas, 7 p.m. 310.858.7272 ext. 115
SAT., OCT. 25
SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
The AARP 55 Live Class driving course includes certificate for a discount on auto insurance, at the Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 9 a.m. $10. 310.457.7086
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
The Friends and Families of Yerba Buena Elementary School hosts the fundraiser carnival, at the school, 6098 Reyes Adobe Rd. in Agoura Hills, 4 p.m. jehasting@msn.com
GLOW IN THE DARK PUPPETRY
Presentation of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites,” a performance based on three popular stories for children ages three to eight and their families, at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $10-$15. 310.506.4522
HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER
Event hosted by Jamie Lee Curtis includes a variety of activities and food to raise money for the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation, at Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave. in Santa Monica, 5 p.m. 310.201.5033
SUN., OCT. 26
DOUGLAS KMIEC AND MARTIN SHEEN APPEARANCE
Pepperdine law professor Douglas Kmiec, author of “Can a Catholic Support Him?: Asking the Big Questions About Barack Obama,” has a conversation with actor/activist Martin Sheen, who wrote the foreword to the book, at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 3 p.m. 310.456.9961
ART SHOW
The Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore presents art by original artists, at Malibu Nature Preserve, 33905 PCH, 11 a.m. 818.841.5930
THE FOOD EVENT
Culinary extravaganza features celebrity chefs, top restaurants and a focus on wine, with portion of proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank and Concern Foundation, at Saddlerock Ranch, 32111 Mulholland Hwy., 1 p.m. $60. www.ticketweb.com
MON., OCT. 27
CITY COUNCIL
Regular meeting at City Hall’s Council Chambers, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6:30 p.m. 310.456.2489
TUES., OCT. 28
HALLOWEEN CONCERT
The Malibu Friends of Music presents a night of spooky music, poetry and film, at the Montgomery Art House for Music and Architecture, 6307 Busch Dr., 7 p.m. (concert repeated Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.) 310.589.0295
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Parent orientation at THE CLUB includes presentation on dealing with teen stress and other CLUB programs, at THE CLUB, 30215 Morning View Dr., 5:30 p.m. 310.457.1400
WED., OCT. 29
MALIBU HIGH VOCAL CONCERT
The Malibu High School Choral Music Program performs a concert of American Classics, featuring the songs of Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and Cole Porter, at the school, 30215 Morning View Dr., 7 p.m. $10-$15. 310.457.6801
THURS., OCT. 30
‘MALIBU SONG’ SCREENING
Screening of documentary about Lower Topanga followed by discussion with the filmmakers, at the Goethe Institute, 5750 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 100 in Los Angeles, 7 p.m. $5. 323.525.3388
FRI., OCT. 31
HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Haunted house and festival includes carnival game booths, arts and crafts, pumpkin decorating and costume contest, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 3 p.m. 310.317.1364
SAT., NOV. 1
FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Event includes rock climbing wall, pony rides, food, face painiting, carnival games, bounce house and live bluegrass music, at Our Lady of Malibu Catholic School, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd., 11 a.m. 310.456.8071
MUSE COSTUME BALL
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s fifth annual event includes music, food and beverage and viewing of the exhibit “Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008,” at the LACMA West Penthouse, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles, 8:15 p.m. $25-$40. 323.857.6010
SUN., NOV. 2
DRACULA DISCUSSION
Malibu author Leslie S. Klinger discusses and signs “The New Annotated Dracula,” at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 3 p.m. 310.456.9961
TUES., NOV. 4
THEATRE AUDITIONS
Once Upon a Time Children’s Theatre conducts auditions for its production of “Once Upon a Mattress,” at Malibu Stage Co., 29243 PCH, 3 p.m. www.malibucommunitytheater.org
WED., NOV. 5
CERT TRAINING
Opening day of free city emergency response training course, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 9 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 260
ONGOING
MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION
Member show and tribute to association founder M. Marjorie Knowles, at My Art Gallery, 3838 Cross Creek Rd., runs through Nov. 1, 310.457.3855
HAND DRUM CLASSES
Percussionist Jamie Papish teaches, at Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Mondays at 9 a.m. 310.455.2706
YOUNG ADULTS CANCER SUPPORT
Free support group facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, at The Wellness Community, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd. Suite 1040 in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.314.2555
SPORT FISHING
Half-day trips leave from Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, Wednesday-Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 7 a.m. $45. 310.456.8031
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
D3, consisting of The Malibu Times photographer Devon Meyers and Bryn Quick, performs acoustic, folk, rock and blues, at the Hideaway Café, 6506 Westward Beach Rd., Friday nights at 8 p.m. 310.457.2602
POLITICAL ART
“State of the Union,” features Donald Archer’s political paintings, at Hamilton Galleries, 1431 Ocean Ave. in Santa Monica, continues through Oct. 27, 310.451.9983
MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION
Juried exhibit, “Colors Colors Colors” at the Emeritus College Gallery, 1227 2 St., continues through Nov. 7, 310.457.3855
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
ART DISPLAY
The work of Janai-Ami, known for her sculptural 3-D flowers and use of color, is on display in Department W at the Malibu Courthouse, 23525 Civic Center Way, through Nov. 4
STORYTIMES
Story reading and activities for children and their parents, with preschoolers ages 3-5 on Mondays at 4 p.m. and toddlers ages 0-3 on Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m., also for those ages 0-18 months is a lap-sit program of rhymes, bounces, music and movement, at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 310.456.6438
WALKING CLUB
The Malibu Senior Center sponsors an afternoon walking club every Tuesday, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 1 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets second and third Thursday of the month, at various locations, 7 p.m. 310.589.9266
MEDITATION GROUP
The non-denominational group meets for 45 minutes of quiet meditation followed by a sharing circle every Thursday at Malibu residence, 7:30 p.m. 310.456.3591
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., and there is ongoing training for docents, at Malibu Lagoon Museum, $2-$5. 23200 PCH, 310.456.8432
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
COMPUTER LAB
Chance for seniors to learn the basics about computers from retired UCLA professor at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
OPTIMIST CLUB
Meets to plan programs as “Friend of Youth” at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, most Thursdays , 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507
CHAIR YOGA
Yoga class for seniors, at Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 1 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
SENIOR LUNCHEON
Lunch with entertainment on the fourth Thursday of the month, at Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 11 a.m. $2. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu book discussion group, all welcome, meets every Wed. at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 310.456.6139
LIONS CLUB
The club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month, at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7:30 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
YOGA
Garth Hewitt teaches a challenging mixed-level Vinyasa Flow class, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. mail@garthhewittyoga.com