Thursday Sept. 7
“Butterflies, Burger & Bunco,” to benefit children with ongoing illnesses and disabilities. The Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena. 6 to 9 p.m. $25. 626-824-1416.
Assistance League of Pasadena hosts a Prospective Member Coffee at its chapter office, 820 E. California Blvd., Pasadena. 10 a.m. 626-449-2068 or alpasadena@sbcglobal.net.
Saturday Sept. 9
The Huntington Ball, the annual black-tie gala sponsored by the Society of Fellows, to support the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino. 7 p.m., $1,000. 626-405-2264 or societyoffellows@huntington.org.
L.A. Opera launches its season with Georges Bizet’s “Carmen.” The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 7 p.m. Performances continue through Oct. 1. Tickets start at $25. 213-972-8001 or LAOpera.org.
The Second Annual Fall Classic featuring former L.A. Dodgers players, including Orel Hershiser, to benefit Danny’s Farm, a petting zoo catering to autistic children, at Cal Poly Pomona. San Marino High School, 2701 Huntington Dr., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $100. 626-632-0828 or info@dannysfarm.org.
A Noise Within opens its 26th season with the U.S. premiere of Charles Dickens’ novel, “A Tale of Two Cities,” adapted by Mike Poulson. 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Performances continue through Nov. 19. 626-356-3100.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) presents its 50th Golden Celebration and Gala Ball. SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills. 6 p.m. $800. aseanpac.org.
Sunday Sept. 10
The Second Sunday Concert presented by the Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena. Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut Ave., Pasadena. 2 p.m. Admission is free. 626-797-1994.
Sept. 15
Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center – season opens with the U.S. premiere of Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.” The Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. For tickets and information: 213-972-0711 or visit musiccenter.org.
Roaring Nights at the Zoo, for ages 18 and up. L.A. Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr. in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets $20 and ($17 for Greater LA Zoo Association members). Contact 323-644-6001 or lazoo.org.
Sept. 16
The Nisei Women Legacy Association presents a Nisei Week fashion event. Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra. Boutique: opens at 10 a.m. followed by a luncheon and fashion show at 11:30 a.m. $65. Checks payable to NWLA: 16106 Rio Florida Drive, Whittier 90603.
Pittance Chamber Music presents a program featuring works by Mozart, Berg, Brahms and Bernstein. The Eva and Marc Stern Grand Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 3 p.m. $35; seniors: $20; student rush $10 (at the door only). PittanceChamberMusic.org.
San Gabriel Valley Hope Gala presented by the American Cancer Society honoring Yuman Fong, M.D. and Lena Kennedy. Noor Ballroom, Paseo Colorado, 300 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 5:30 p.m. $250 626-564-6078 or svghopegala@cancer.org.
Sept. 18
The Shakespeare Center celebrates its 27th “Simply Shakespeare,” an improvised evening of Shakespeare and song hosted by Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks. Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. 8 p.m. followed by a dessert reception at 9:30 pm. Proceeds benefit The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles and its arts-based veterans and youth employment programs. Tickets begin at $500. For ticket information, contact 310-559-9334 x-102 or Harvin@5BEvents.com or shakespearecenter.org.
Sept. 23
The Los Angeles Master Chorale launches its 2017-18 season with Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” and Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms.” Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 2 p.m., with an additional performance on Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29. 213-972-7282 or lamasterchorale.org.
Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles (ALZGLA) presents the US premiere of Sergio Ochoa Jr.’s one- act play El Cuidador, directed by Omar Medina. Campus Theater, El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, El Cuidador recollects Ochoa’s time caring for his mother, noted Mexican comedienne, Leonorilda Ochoa. Sponsored by Univision Los Angeles, SCAN Health Plan, First Serenity Hospice and Latinos Against Alzheimer’s. Admission is free. Reservations are required. 310-329-5345 or artstickets@elcamino.edu.
Pasadena Symphony and POPS presents “Moonlight Sonata” honoring Margaret H. Sedenquist and the Women’s Committee of the Pasadena Symphony Association. Centennial Square, 100 Garfield Ave., Pasadena. 5 p.m. $250. 626-793-7172.
Sept. 24
Center Theatre Group opens Tarell Alvin McCraney’s “Head of Passes.” Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Performances continue through Oct. 22. $25 to $95. 213-628-2772.
Sept. 25
Angels Nest Transitional Living Program’s Annual Golf Tournament, with guest speaker Laker Hall of Famer James Worthy. Porter Valley Country Club, 19216 Singing Hills Dr., Northridge. $200 to play golf, which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner; $60 for dinner only ticket. For further information 747-202-3818 or contact angelsnesttlp.org.
SEPT. 26
The L.A. Philharmonic gala, “A Glorious Evening of Mozart,” conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 6 p.m. $2,500. Concert tickets only: $99 to $176. 213-972-3051 or laphil.com.
Sept. 27
Jazz on the Green to benefit the good work of Friends in Deed. Castle Green 99 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets $95. Contacts: 626-797-2402 or info@friendsindeedpas.org or friendsindeedpas.org.
Sept. 28
Foothill Unity Center, Inc. Golden Plate Awards Luncheon. Los Angeles County Arboretum Ayres Hall, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 11:30 a.m. $50 per person (tables available). 626-358-3486 or information@foothillunitycenter.org.
OCT. 1
The Ninth Annual Kokoro Craft Boutique. Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. 213-830-1883 or janm.org.
Oct. 7
Pasadena Heritage presents “Celebrating 40 Years,” its 40th anniversary gala. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green St., Pasadena. 6 p.m. $250. 626-441-6333 or pasadenaheritage.org.
The Autry Museum of the American West presents its annual gala, “Celebracion” honoring Juan Felipe Herrera, U.S. Poet Laureate (2015 – 2017). 4700 Western Heritage Way in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. 6 p.m. $1,000. TheAutry.org/gala.
Boston Court Performing Arts Center presents the West Coast premiere of Julia Lederer’s comedy, “With Love and a Major Organ.” 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. 8 p.m. Performances continue through Nov. 5. $35. 626-683-6891.
Oct. 15
AbilityFirst presents its 43rd Annual Festival of Fall. The Laurabelle A. Robinson house in Pasadena. 4 to 7 p.m. $225. 626-396-1010.
Oct. 20
Opening of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s musical “Bright Star” starring Carmen Cusack. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Performances continue through Nov. 19. Tickets start at $30. 213-972-4400.
Oct. 23
The YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley hosts the 15th Annual Women for Racial Justice Breakfast. Edina Likovic, director of policy and programming for Muslim Public Affairs Council, will be the keynote speaker. Pasadena Hilton Hotel. 168 S. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena. 7 to 9 a.m. $80. 626-286-8433 or ywca-pasadena.org.
Oct. 28
The Methodist Hospital Foundation hosts its 28th Annual Crystal Ball featuring “An Evening with Legendary Singer and Songwriter Paul Anka.” Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. 5:30 p.m. $500. 626-898-8888.
Peggy Albrecht Friendly House hosts its 28th Annual Awards Luncheon honoring Eden Sassoon, Harold Owens and Kat Von D. The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. 11 a.m. $200. 323-904-4400.
Oct. 29
Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles presents its annual walk4ALZ in Century City. 844-435-7359 or alzgla.org/walk4ALZ.
Nov. 9
Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles presents its annual Visionary Women’s Awards Luncheon. Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri Dr., Pacific Palisades. 10:30 a.m. $175. 323-930-6204 or alzgla.org/events/women4alz/.
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