7 Days In Arts

Saturday

The A’s have it. This afternoon, Tobey C. Moss Gallery hosts an opening reception for its latest exhibition by printmakers, “Arenal, Arp, Armano and Abramson: Multiculturalism.” The short list of artists is a sampling of the four different ethnic backgrounds represented in the show: Latin American, European, Japanese and Israeli. Works by Dov Heller, Moshe Gershuni and Alex Kremer of the Jerusalem Print Workshop will also be displayed.
2-5 p.m. Runs through June 26. 7321 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 933-5523.

Sunday

Yom HaShoah events abound today, with everything from memorial services to the release of “Prisoner of Paradise” at Laemmle theaters. Plenty of time, however, to also catch the newly opened play, “Ancient History.” Peruse our cover story listings to commemorate as you choose (p. 15). Then grab a dose of some much-needed comic relief: Today it comes in the form of David Ives’ bitterly comic story of intercultural sparring, as a 35-year-old Jewish woman endeavors to get her Catholic-raised, atheist boyfriend to commit.
2 p.m. Runs through May 2. $14. Empty Stage Theatre, 2372 Veteran Ave., West Los Angeles. (310) 803-5449.

Monday

Can one really resist a group that calls itself the Armadillo String Quartet? We think not. Today they back up composer Peter Schickele as he plays piano and offers commentary in a program of chamber music he wrote, aptly titled, “Music by Peter Schickele.”
8 p.m. $15-$25. Zipper Concert Hall, Colburn School of Performing Arts, 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (310) 446-6358.

Tuesday

Jews in film make it into the Arclight’s lineup today and
tomorrow. (What were the odds?) Tonight, it’s a screening of Steven Spielberg’s
first big hit, “Jaws,” with special appearance by screenwriter-actor Carl
Gottlieb. Tomorrow, it’s less blood, more angst, with a big screen presentation
of the Woody Allen classic, “Annie Hall.” 7:30 p.m. (“Jaws”), 8 p.m. (“Annie
Hall”). 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles.