Saturday
A documentary about an old-age home. Sound like asnoozefest? Au contraire! More like the IFP’s L.A. Film Fest. By showing thelives of Lucille Alpert, 95, and Irja Lloyd, 81, two spitfire old ladies livingin a politically progressive L.A. retirement home, today’s film screeningchallenges those preconceived notions — about both documentaries and theelderly. Alpert and Lloyd’s incredible friendship and dependence on one anotherin the face of failing mental and physical health becomes the inspirationalfocus of “Sunset Story.” 2:15 p.m. (June 14), 7:30 p.m. (June 20). $10. LaemmleSunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. (866) 345-6337.
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Sunday
Is klezmer sexy? Probably depends who you ask. But it hasbeen proven, according to a study by University of Chicago’s National OpinionResearch Center, that the annual sexual activity of people who listen to jazzmusic is higher than the national average. Thus accounting for this weekend’spairing of a certain men’s magazine with the popular centerfold and really greatjazz music. The Playboy Jazz Festival offers an impressive lineup today,including Al Jarreau, The Dave Brubeck Quartet and, yes, The New Orleans KlezmerAllstars. You can test out the theory for yourself. We’re sure Hef wouldapprove. 2 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (Sunday), 2:30-11 p.m. (Saturday). $15-$100.Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. (310) 449-4070.
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Monday
Gregg Marx, grandson of Marx Brother Gummo, follows in his famous forefathers’ footsteps by taking the stage. But don’t expect to be rolling on the floor. His chosen media are straight acting — he was a regular on popular soaps “Days of Our Lives” and “As the World Turns — and singing. His new cabaret show, titled “Wet Night … Dry Martini — Love: Shakin’ … Stirred … and on the Rocks,” is more Gershwin than Gummo.8:30 p.m. Mondays, through June 30. $20 (cover, plus $15 food or drink minimum). Feinstein’s at the Cinegrill, Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. R.S.V.P., (323) 769-7269.
Tuesday
Got $1,250 to drop? Spend “An Evening with Carl Reiner” courtesy of the Anti-Defamation League. The Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actor, director, writer and producer presents stories from his new book, “My Anecdotal Life,” followed by a book signing and dessert reception tonight. The aforementioned price tag is the minimum donation required to attend said event. But the upshot: It’s a darn worthy cause, and Reiner will have you laughing all the way from the bank.7:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. for location,(310) 446-8000, ext. 263.
Wednesday
Gossipmongers delight this week with a movie Oliver Stone undoubtedly wishes never got made. “Controlled Chaos” is a roman à clef based on Azita Zendel’s experiences as Stone’s personal assistant. Seems scandal coverups don’t just happen in his movies. The film runs this week at Laemmle’s Fairfax 3.June 13-19. $5.50-$8.50. 7907 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 655-4010.
Thursday
Dads not lucky enough to be Mr. Moms can still get some quality time with the kids today. All it’ll take is a little ingenuity (read: “sick day”). For their part, the Skirball has made the theme of their “Toddler Time” class “Father Time” this month. That means the focus is on pops for the 75 minutes of stories, songs, arts and crafts, museum tours and snacks with educator Sharon Tash. Go on, make the call. It is Father’s Day week, after all.10-11:15 a.m. $60-$80 (each monthly series). For ages 2 and 3 with an adult. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. R.S.V.P., (310) 440-4636.
Friday
At turns dreamy, dramatic and oom-pa-pa laden, theEastside Sinfonietta’s new CD, “Don’t Be Afraid: Music From ‘Happy End,’ ‘ThreePenny Opera,’ and ‘The Hollywood Elegies,'” is a trip back to the ’20s, ’30s and’40s. Weba Garretson lends her rich voice to updated versions of songs by KurtWeill, Bertolt Brecht and Hanns Eisler, including “Moritat (Mac the Knife),” aSeven Days personal favorite. $12.
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