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Thursday, April 1 “Or Ami Breakfast Business Schmooze” Make connections and discuss business topics during a breakfast at Label’s Table. 7:30 a.m. 23311 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. RSVP to susie@orami.org. “The Wedding Singer: The Musical” Based on the Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore film, this heartwarming musical comedy follows wannabe rocker Robbie, a hopeless romantic, who meets a waitress named Julia and faces the highs and lows of being in love in the 1980s. The show features a Boy George-style version of the Shehecheyanu and the bar mitzvah-inspired “Today You Are a Man.” Runs through April 4. 8 p.m. $20. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. (805) 583-7900. <a href=\"http://www.simi-arts.org\" title=\"simi-arts.org\">simi-arts.org.
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March 25, 2010

Thursday, April 1

“Or Ami Breakfast Business Schmooze”

Make connections and discuss business topics during a breakfast at Label’s Table. 7:30 a.m. 23311 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. RSVP to {encode=”susie@orami.org” title=”susie@orami.org”}.

“The Wedding Singer: The Musical”

Based on the Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore film, this heartwarming musical comedy follows wannabe rocker Robbie, a hopeless romantic, who meets a waitress named Julia and faces the highs and lows of being in love in the 1980s. The show features a Boy George-style version of the Shehecheyanu and the bar mitzvah-inspired “Today You Are a Man.” Runs through April 4. 8 p.m. $20. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. (805) 583-7900. ” title=”theaterleague.com.”> theaterleague.com.


Wednesday, April 7

A Celebration of the Jewish Picture Book

In honor of the opening of the Skirball exhibition “Monsters and Miracles: A Journey Through Jewish Picture Books,” co-curator and author Ilan Stavans moderates a discussion with Caldecott Medal winners Mordicai Gerstein and Simms Taback, French artist Serge Bloch and children’s book author Laurel Snyder. A book signing follows the program. $12 (general), $8 (members), $6 (students). 8 p.m. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.” title=”woodlandhillsice.com”>woodlandhillsice.com.


Sunday, April 11

UNITED BLOOD SERVICE BLOOD DRIVE
The community is invited to do a mitzvah and donate or hold the hand of a donor. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. To make an appointment, call (805) 375-5012 or (818) 321-3989. ” title=”mountsinaiparks.org”>mountsinaiparks.org.

Citywide Holocaust Remembrance Day/Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Remember and reflect with L.A. officials and Israel’s former U.N. Ambassador Dan Gillerman. 1:45-4 p.m. Free bus transportation from the Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus in West Hills and Valley Beth Shalom in Encino available for those who pre-register. The Los Angeles Holocaust Monument, Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 821-9919 or (310) 280-5010. ” title=”jgscv.org.”>jgscv.org.


Tuesday, April 13

Books ‘n’ Brunch

Conversation with authors Frances Dinkelspiel (“Towers of Gold: How One Jewish Immigrant Named Isaias Hellman Created California”) and Alice Rene (“Becoming Alice: A Memoir”). Sponsored by Brandeis National Committee, Conejo Valley Chapter. $50. 9:30 a.m. North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village. RSVP to (818) 991-2667.

Reagan Forum With Mort Zuckerman

Lecture by the chairman and editor-in-chief of U.S. News and World Report and publisher of the New York Daily News. Reservations recommended. Free. 6 p.m. Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. RSVP to (805) 522-2977.” title=”templealiyah.org”> templealiyah.org

Conejo Valley Readersand Writers: Leslie Gilbert-Lurie and Rita Lurie

Mother-daughter authors of “Bending Toward the Sun” explore their writing and inspirations and share insight into how the Holocaust can affect every generation of a family. 7 p.m. Sponsored by The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance, Hadassah and Heschel West. Ellie and Mark Lainer Library at Heschel West, 27400 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. RSVP to (818) 707-2365 or e-mail {encode=”friendsofhw@gmail.com” title=”friendsofhw@gmail.com”}.


Saturday, April 17

Flying Chai Gala

Enjoy a 1940s-themed night of gourmet fare, wines, a martini bar, music, casino area, raffle and auction. The museum will be open all evening, as well. Sponsored by Temple Adat Elohim. $75 (general), $100 (reserved seats). 6 p.m. The Camarillo Air Museum, 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo. For information, e-mail {encode=”flyingchai@adatelohim.com” title=”flyingchai@adatelohim.com”}.

“Barbra’s Wedding”

An out-of-work TV actor and his wife are caught up in the madness of their famous neighbor’s elaborate Malibu wedding — to which they are not invited. Directed by Alexandra More and written by Daniel Stern, the play stars Kip Gilman and Susan Angelo. 7:30 p.m. $14-$18. Celebrity Staged Play Readings. The JCC at Milken, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. (818) 464-3300. ” title=”walktoendgenocide.org”>walktoendgenocide.org.

Here Come the Brides

Brides-to-be, grooms-to-be and bridal parties can meet vendors, get reception ideas, check out the latest in nuptial fashions, get free publications and win prizes. $8 (advance registration), $10 (at door). Noon-4 p.m. Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. ” title=”templealiyah.org”>templealiyah.org.

Saturday, April 24

Cantor’s Concert

Honor 24 years of music and memories with performances celebrating Cantor Patti Linsky. Dessert reception. 8 p.m. Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. (818) 360-2258. ” title=”toaks.org/cap”>toaks.org/cap.

Los Angeles TimesFestival of Books

Bibliophiles from all over unite this weekend in Westwood to explore and celebrate the wonderful world of reading. Enjoy speakers, shopping and signings. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  Also April 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission, $10 (parking). UCLA Main Campus, Westwood. (213) 237-2665.” title=”israelfestival.com. “>israelfestival.com.

Pierce College Farmwalk

An open house for the public to visit the Pierce College teaching farm, petting zoo, exotic animal show, sheep shearing/wool spinning area and more. Food and drinks available for purchase. Sponsored by Pierce College Agricultural Department. $5 donation (adults), free (children 11 and younger). 9:30-4 p.m. Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. (818) 710-4253. ” title=”sbjf.org”>sbjf.org.

Lag b’Omer Bonfire and Barbecue on the Beach

Valley Ruach invites young professionals, 21-39, to Dockweiler Beach for its second annual Barbecue and Bonfire. Play beach games, get the fire roaring early and roast some hot dogs and s’mores (all kosher and pareve). Free (members), $6 (nonmembers). 3:30-9 p.m. 12031 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey. RSVP to

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