Calendar Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

SAT | AUG 30

DAN LEVY

Mr. Levy knows how to take any old anecdote and turn it into a polished and quirky punch line. He’s a little bit Jerry Seinfeld, a little bit Aziz Ansari (just go with it), and he got his start during his sophomore year of college when he won the Funniest College Comedian title at the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Since then he’s appeared on Comedy Central and MTV, and he recently developed a sitcom for Fox. Check him out, laugh it up. 8 p.m. $15. Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 651-2583. SUN | AUG 31

Fanny, you crazy broad! It’s never wise to reduce Barbra Streisand to the small screen, which is why this movie theater opportunity is essential. Written by Isobel Lennart and directed by William Wyler, the story follows the stage career of Ms. Fanny Brice as well as her complicated romance with Nicky Arnstein (Omar Sharif). With self-reflective wit and high notes you’ll never be able to reach, the film earned Streisand an Academy Award and leaves us ever adoring her. Sun. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. $8 (general), $6 (seniors and children). New Beverly Cinema, 7165 W. Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 938-4038. ” target=”_blank”>theatricum.com.

TUE | SEP 2

“THE ANGEL LEVINE”

When a poor New York tailor (Zero Mostel) struggles with career misfortune, an ill wife and a daughter marrying a gentile, he’s about ready to give up on his faith. Enter Harry Belafonte — a Jewish guardian angel who offers this low-spirited man a last chance at redemption. Directed by Jan Kadar, the film, initially criticized, is now considered an obscure cinematic gem. Also starring Ida Kaminska, with music by Zdenek Liska. Tue. 1:30 p.m. Free. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. ” target=”_blank”>booksoup.com.

FRI | SEP 5

“TRASH CAN NIGHTS: THE SAGA CONTINUES”

Teddy Steinkellner’s follow-up to his previous “Trash Can Days: A Middle School Saga” has arrived. Jack Schwartz is back in junior high and facing his new celebrity status as the kid who survived a gang brawl. Along with his sister, Hannah, and friends Dorothy Wu and Danny Uribe, Jake has to figure out the ups and downs of middle school romance, adversity, insecurity and popularity. Sounds manageable, right? A Stanford University graduate, Steinkellner delivers a delightful young-adult novel that’s honest enough to resonate with us all. Fri. 7 p.m. Free. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 449-5320. ” target=”_blank”>sabantheatre.org.