“OY!”
Written with honesty, curiosity and humor by Hélène Cixous, “Oy” follows sisters Selma and Jenny as they return home to Paris after a trip to their German hometown to testify about the horrors they endured during the Holocaust. Based on the experiences of the playwright’s family members, the piece works to untangle the memories and emotions of a shared journey. Sat. 8 p.m. Through Oct. 20. $34.99 (general), $30 (students, seniors). The Actors’ Gang, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. (310) 838-4264. SUN | SEP 22
“CROSSING MUSICAL BORDERS”
Forget melting pot — Los Angeles is a music pot. Presented in association with the “Jews in the Los Angeles Mosaic” exhibition, the Autry celebrates the mishmash that is the L.A. music scene. Christopher “Thes One” Portugal, a record producer and one half of the hip-hop group People Under the Stairs, leads a conversation about these cultural crossovers. Joined by Paul De Castro, California State University, Los Angeles, music professor; Japanese mariachi singer Junko Seki; and Otto Granillo, founder of the band KoTolan, it will truly be a musical mosaic. Sun. 2-4 p.m. $10 (general), $6 (students and seniors), $4 (ages 3-12), free (ages 3 and under, Autry members). The Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. (323) 667-2000. ” target=”_blank”>israeliamerican.org.
TUE | SEP 24
“THE SECOND HARVEST 2.0”
Innovate, strategize, make a difference. YALA, American Jewish World Service, Netiya and MAZON want to address hunger locally and globally. While Sukkot helps us celebrate the bounty we have, take an evening to consider those who have not. MAZON President and CEO Abby Leibman moderates a panel that guarantees some expert difference making with Paula Daniels, former chair of the Los Angeles Food Policy Council; Robert Egger, founder of the L.A. Kitchen; Rabbi Noah Farkas, founder of Netiya; and UCLA law professor Jonathan Zasloff. Kosher refreshments will be served. Must RSVP. Tue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 761-8132. ” target=”_blank”>skirball.org.
“THE SUNSHINE BOYS”
The boys are back in town! Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch star in the Neil Simon classic. The play tells the story of two aging vaudeville stars who reunite for a TV special years after a bad breakup. Directed by Thea Sharrock and co-starring Justin Bartha, it’s a funny production with a whole lotta heart. Tue. 8 p.m. Through Nov. 3. $40-$90. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown. (213) 628-2772. WED | SEP 25
A SPECIAL MORNING WITH RABBI NAOMI LEVY
Start your day in a strong way, ladies. The Nashuva founder and spiritual leader speaks on “A New Day, A New Way” during a morning of discussion, growth and transformation. Learn about yourself as women, professionals, mothers, wives, daughters and friends. With breakfast under the American Jewish University sukkah, it will be a very special, very spiritual morning indeed. Wed. 10 a.m. $25 (nonmembers), free (University Women members). American Jewish University, Familian Campus, 15600 Muholland Drive, Bel Air. (310) 440-1283. THU | SEP 26
BILLY CRYSTAL
Nothing is clearer than when it’s Billy Crystal clear. With the wit and heart we all love to love, Crystal’s new book, “Still Foolin’ ’Em: Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?” deftly monitors the absurdities and obstacles that come with aging. Whether you enjoy him as an Oscar host, as the voice of a certain animated monster or as Harry — he’s probably one of the closest friends you’ll have in a stranger. Thu. 7 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble at The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 525-0270.