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Calendar Picks and Clicks: Apr. 27-May 3, 2012

Ryan Torok April 25, 2012

Of the more than 25 dramas, documentaries, comedies and shorts at 13 venues from Pasadena to Beverly Hills, highlights at the seventh annual festival include tonight’s star-studded celebration and gala reception with a premiere viewing of documentary “Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom”; Penelope Ann Miller, co-star of “The Artist,” hosting a viewing of the Michael Curtiz silent classic “The Moon of Israel” (May 6); “Wunderkinder,” the Holocaust drama from the producers of “Europa Europa” (May 5-6); the Los Angeles premiere of “Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story” (May 9), with Consul General of Israel David Siegel and Israeli government officials attending; and “Dorfman,” the closing-night film by director Bradley Leung and writer Wendy Kout, starring Elliott Gould (May 10). A program of The Jewish Journal. Thu. Through May 10. Various times. $40 (opening gala), $6-$12 (films), $12-$15 (closing night). Various locations. (800) 838-3006. lajfilmfest.org.

Calendar Picks and Clicks: April 21-25

Ryan Torok April 18, 2012

Spend Earth Day connecting wilderness, spiritual practice and Judaism on a TorahTrek hike intended for fit and active adults seeking awe-inspiring wilderness adventures.

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Apr. 14-20, 2012

Ryan Torok April 11, 2012

The author of the irreverent “Go the F**k to Sleep,” which wittily captured the irritation felt by parents who have children who become difficult at bedtime, appears at ALOUD, supporting the release of his new book, “Seriously, Just Go to Sleep.” A dramatic reading and conversation centered on the kid-friendly version of his comic bestseller features actor Jenna Elfman (“Dharma and Greg”) and the book’s illustrator, Ricardo Cortés. Author Attica Locke (“Black Water Rising”) moderates. Thu. 7 p.m. Free. Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St., downtown. (213) 228-7025. lfla.org

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Apr. 7-13, 2012

Ryan Torok April 4, 2012

Actor-comedian Jeff Garlin (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), who played studio executive Mort Meyers on “Arrested Development,” welcomes series creator and executive producer Mitch Hurwitz to the “Jeff Garlin in Conversation With …” series at the Largo. With a new season of “Arrested Development” slated to air on Netflix in 2013, followed by a feature film, you can bet questions will fly about the Bluth dysfunctional family reunion.

Calendar Picks and Clicks: March 31-April 6

Ryan Torok March 29, 2012

After pleading guilty in an Indian lobbying scandal, powerful GOP lobbyist Abramoff spent more than three years in federal prison for tax evasion, mail fraud and conspiring to bribe lawmakers. Join Robert Wexler, president of American Jewish University, for a discussion with Abramoff, author of “Capitol Punishment:

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Mar. 16-22, 2012

Ryan Torok March 14, 2012

Actor Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family”) and musician Yuval Ron appear at this interfaith concert and fundraiser, which features performances by Riad Abdel-Gawad, Ali Amr, Ahmed El Asman, Rabbi Hagai Batzri, Cantor Rita Glassman, Chazan Danny Maseng, Noor, Rowan Storm, Craig Taubman, Hillel Tigay and Judeo, the Yuval Ron Ensemble and the Temple Emanuel Choir with Cantor Yonah Kliger. Proceeds benefit reGeneration projects in the Middle East. IKAR, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center co-sponsor, among many others. Sun. 7-9 p.m. $20 (advance, general), $25 (door, general), $100-$1,000 (VIP packages). Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, 300 N. Clark Drive, Beverly Hills. (818) 305-6847. regenerationedu.org

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Mar. 9-15, 2012

Ryan Torok March 8, 2012

“SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT …”\nHe’s been a starship captain, a hard-boiled cop and high-powered attorney. William Shatner’s career and his willingness to poke fun at himself has culminated in this one-man show, which just wrapped on Broadway. Through anecdotes, jokes and songs, the 80-year-old renaissance man traces his career, starting with his beginnings as a classically trained Shakespearean actor. Sat. 8 p.m. $40-$105. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 468-1770. shatnersworld.com.

Calendar picks and clicks: March 3–9

Ryan Torok March 1, 2012

Between IKAR’s social justice carnival, ATID-LA’s yacht party, Friendship Circle’s concert for special-needs families and Temple Beth Am’s casino night, there’s something for everybody looking to celebrate Purim. Parties, carnivals, megillah readings and more take place this weekend, next week and the following weekend across Los Angeles. Sat. Through March 11.

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Feb. 25-Mar. 2, 2012

Ryan Torok February 23, 2012

Gabler, author of “An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood,” is joined by a star-studded panel that includes actor-director Carl Reiner, Leonard Nimoy (“Star Trek”), Jeff Garlin (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Marta Kauffman (co-creator, “Friends”) and Philip Rosenthal (creator, “Everybody Loves Raymond”). Tue. 7 p.m. Free (Temple Israel of Hollywood members), $10 (general). Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. RSVP by Feb. 27. (323) 876-8330. tioh.org.

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