TRIBE: CALENDAR – May 2010

Saturday, May 1

“Camelot”
Alan Jay Lerner and Fredrick Loewe’s epic musical about King Arthur, Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot reminds everyone of “a spot, for one brief, shining moment, that was known as Camelot.” Revisit the Round Table with well-known songs such as “What Do the Simple Folk Do?” “If Ever I Would Leave You” and JFK’s favorite number, “Camelot.” 8 p.m. Runs through May 23. Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $20 (adults), $16 (seniors, students), $14 (12 and under). Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. (805) 583-7900. ” title=”centerstageopera.org” target=”_blank”>centerstageopera.org.

Sunday, May 2

Genealogy in the Round
Share a genealogical success, failure, brick wall or genealogical artifact. Light refreshments will be served. If you wish to participate, contact Jan Meisels Allen at president@jgscv.org. Free. 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Conejo Valley and Ventura County. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 889-6616. ” title=”tickets.skirball.org” target=”_blank”>tickets.skirball.org.

Lag B’Omer Fest
Celebrate the 33rd day of the counting of the omer with a picnic, Israeli dancing, sing-along and s’mores. Noon-2 p.m. Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. RSVP (818) 222-4694. ” title=”wcce.ajula.edu” target=”_blank”>wcce.ajula.edu.

Friday, May 7

Family Camp
Celebrate Shabbat, hike, sing, eat, play and more with your family all weekend in Malibu. Children will room with others their own age. $170 (per person, adults in cabin), $205 (per person, private room), $130 (children 4 and older), free (children 3 and younger). May 7-9. Camp JCA Shalom, Shalom Institute, 34342 Mulholland Highway, Malibu. RSVP (818) 889-5500. ” title=”canyonclub.net” target=”_blank”>canyonclub.net.

Colonial American Day
The Revolutionary era comes alive at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library with an 18th century encampment in one of the most authentic living history events on the West Coast. Stroll through the Town Square, where period vendors and craftsmen will display their wares, discover life at a military camp and play period games. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Event included with museum admission: $12 (general), $9 (seniors), $6 (children 11-17), free (children 10 and younger). Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. (800) 410-8354. ” title=”lajfilmfest.org” target=”_blank”>lajfilmfest.org.

Kings and Queens for a Night
Roll the dice and try your luck at Temple Etz Chaim’s Casino Night. Admission includes $1,000 in gaming chips. Hors d’ouevres and desserts will be served. $45 (in advance), $50 (at the door). 7:30-11 p.m. Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-6891. ” title=”fwry.com” target=”_blank”>fwry.com.

Tuesday, May 11

“Jews on Vinyl”
Guest curators Roger Bennett and Josh Kun present a one-of-a-kind slideshow of album covers and discuss their nationwide quest to rescue vinyl LPs from oblivion. The exhibition traces a cultural journey from the 1940s through the 1980s, featuring music by Neil Diamond, Barbra Streisand, the Barry Sisters and more. $10 (general), free (members and students). 8 p.m. Exhibition opens May 12 and runs through Sept. 5. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. ” title=”sa.ucsb.edu” target=”_blank”>sa.ucsb.edu.

Thursday, May 13

Summer Food, Wineand Micro-Brew Festival
Join more than 1,000 connoisseurs at the Valley Cultural Center’s 11th annual foodie fest, featuring local restaurants, wineries and microbreweries. 5-8:30 p.m. $50 (per person). Westfield Promenade, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., corner of Erwin and Topanga Canyon boulevards, Woodland Hills. (818) 704-1358. ” title=”marchforbabies.org” target=”_blank”>marchforbabies.org.

“A Word of Secrecy”
An American Jewish retiree is caught in a web of espionage in the L.A. premiere of a comedy based on real events at a New Jersey senior center. Written by Allan Havis (Q-and-A follows). Stars Ed Asner, Alexandra More and Alan Oppenheimer. 7:30 p.m. $14-$18. Celebrity Staged Play Readings. The JCC at Milken, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. (818) 464-3300. ” title=”strawberry-fest.org” target=”_blank”>strawberry-fest.org.

VBS   Family Shavuot Festival
Celebrate the holiday with traditional dairy foods, a cow milking demonstration, nature crafts, children’s parade and more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 530-4045. ” title=”templealiyah.org” target=”_blank”>templealiyah.org.

Wednesday, May 19

Boyd Morrison
Meet author Boyd Morrison, whose critically acclaimed first novel, “The Ark,” became an Internet sensation. The thriller asks: What if an artifact of Noah’s Ark is found and could destroy the world? 7:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble Encino, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 380-1636.

Friday, May 21

Hebrew Mystical Chant With Kirtan Rabbi
Rabbi Andrew Hahn, the Kirtan Rabbi (kirtanrabbi.com), joins Congregation B’nai B’rith for Friday night services, a morning Tai Chi Shabbat Minyan at Hendry’s Beach (no experience necessary) and a Saturday evening of participatory sacred chanting. Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m., at Congregation B’nai B’rith, 1000 San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara. Sat., 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Hendry’s Beach, 2981 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara. (805) 964-7869. ” title=”toaks.org/cap” target=”_blank”>toaks.org/cap.

Sunday, May 23

TJ Brotherhood Men’s Retreat With Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Join Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Rabbi Don Goor and scholar-in-residence Rabbi Shmuley Boteach to explore the challenges and joys of being a modern Jewish man. The daylong experience also includes study and conversation with Rabbi Moskovitz and Rabbi Goor, hiking, ropes course, breakfast and lunch. Sponsored by Temple Judea. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $90 (members), $118 (non-members). American Jewish University, Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Lane, Simi Valley. (818) 758-3800. ” title=”wcce.ajula.edu” target=”_blank”>wcce.ajula.edu.

“Amelia Earhart — My Cousin”
When Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 during an attempt to fly around the globe, she was one of the most famous women in the world. Ernst F. Tonsing, a second cousin of the aviatrix and former professor of religion and Greek at Cal Lutheran University, will recall her life and family stories. Co-sponsored by the Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation and the CLU History Department. Free. 2 p.m. Roth Nelson Room, Cal Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Post-lecture reception at the Scandinavian Center, 26 Faculty St. (805) 241-1051.

Monday, May 24

Men’s Club Golf Tournament
A portion of the proceeds from the 22nd annual golf tournament goes to the L.A. Fire Department’s Station No. 8 in Porter Ranch. Prizes for those who get a hole-in-one. 8:30 a.m. (check-in). $195 (per person, includes breakfast, lunch, appetizers, range balls, locker room usage, carts and goody bag). Sponsored by Men’s Club at Temple Ahavat Shalom. Porter Valley Country Club, 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Northridge. (818) 701-7789.