Wednesday, July 28

-Diego Rivera, "Art and Revolution," through August 16, L.A. County Museum.

-"Nadar/Warhol: Paris/New York." Compares the photography of artists Nadar (French, 1820-1987) and Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987).West Pavilion, courtyard level, The Getty Center, through October 10,(310) 440-7300.

-"Light in the Darkness: The Photographs of Hill and Adamson." Features photographic portraits by painter David Octavius Hill and engineer Robert Adamson. West Pavilion, courtyard level, The Getty Center, through October 10, (310) 440-7300.

-Taddeo Zuccaro: "An Artist's Life in Renaissance Rome." A series of 20 drawings by Federico Zuccaro narrates his brother's early artistic struggles. The Getty Center, through August 29, (310)440-7300.

-"Foundry to Finish: in the studio of Adriaen de Vries, "explores the lost wax process of bronze casting through the work of the Dutch sculptor. The Getty Center, through April 9, 2000, (310)440-7300.

-"A Passion for Performance: Sarah Siddons And Her Portraitists" - A selection of portraits by some of the leading 18th-century British painters focusing on the tragic actress Sarah Siddons, who revolutionized the aesthetics of the London stage. The Getty Center, , through September 19, 1999, (310) 440-7300.

-"The Golden Age of Aviation," Wednesdays through Sundays,Museum of Flying, Santa Monica Airport.

-"Defining Eye: Woman Photographers of the 20th Century," and "Stenberg Brothers: Constructing a Revolution in Soviet Design, "through August 22, at UCLA at the Armand Hammer Museum of Art and CulturalCenter, Westwood.

-"I Will Not Forget You: The Life and Work of Simon Wiesenthal," through August 29, Museum of Tolerance, West L.A.

-"Surf's Up! The Great American Woody," vintage station wagons, Hawaiian shirts, surfboards, toy woodies, through September 5,Peterson Automotive Museum, Museum Row, L.A.

-The Absolut LA International Biennial Art Invitational at Bergamot Station continues.

-Toshio Shibata's "Visions of Japan," a "compelling new body of work" from the acclaimed contemporary Japanese photographer. Gallery Luisotti; through September 11. (310) 453-0043.

-Gustavo Perez, a leading artist from Mexico "brings a new aesthetic from a country with centuries of tradition in ceramics." FrankLloyd Gallery; through August 21. (310) 264-264-3866.

-"Talleries: Art From Guadalajara Workshops." Artists from Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, Cuba, USA, and Italy: Olga Adelentado, Marco Arce, Fernanda Brunet, Miguel Caleron, Eduardo Cervantes, Mario Dellavedova, Sylvia Gruner, Daniel Guzman, Yishai Jusidman, Gabriel Kuri, Diana Lopez, Jorge Pardo, David C. Scher, Ray Smith, and Luis Miguel Suro. Track 16 Gallery; though August 28. (310) 264-4678.

-"While Cuba Waits: Art From the Nineties." Featuring artists Pedro Alvarez, Saidel Brito, Sandra Ceballos, Carmen Cabrera, Luis Gomez, Henry Eric Hernandez, Yalili Mora, Rene Pena, Douglas Perez, Ezequiel Suare, Joze A. Vincench. Track 16 Gallery; through August28. (310) 264-4678.

-"Lady Lazarus." Janieta Eyre's collection of auto-portraits that "exist in a place that is at once the past and the future."

-"Twenty How to Photographs," Becky Singleton. Model Margaret Kluka demonstrates how to do a range of things from how to wear a dress to how to hold a Chihuahua. Sherry Frumkin/Christine Duval Gallery; through August 21. (310) 453-1850.

-"Malerei." Germany's Friedemann Hahn's first solo exhibition in America. The fifteen paintings cover a broadly representative range of Hahn's work: movie pictures, cityscapes, seascapes, ports and portraits of artistic heroes. Flowers West Contemporary Art; through August 21. (310) 586-9200.

-Jiro Osuga presents unique, autobiographical paintings. Flowers West Contemporary Art; through August 21. (310) 586-9200.

-David Burry "Sculpture to Sit on," Gallery of Functional Art, Bergamot Station; through Sept 12.

-Paolo Del Bianco exhibit "Auto di Pietra," at Terrence Rogers Fine Art, 1231 5th Street, Santa Monica, through August 7. (310)394-4999.

-Manuel Alvarez Bravo, an exhibition of silver and platinum prints selected from the artist's collection in Coyoacan, photographed 1920- 1930's in Mexico, at the Gallery of Contemporary Photography, Bergamot Station, through August 28, (310) 264-8440.

-Recent Acquisitions, a selection of California Impressionist and Modernist paintings and sculpture, through September 13. George Stern Fine Arts, (310) 276-2600.

-Callum Morton, "Sometimes," a model of a house that references Bauhaus design, and Michael McCurry's installation, "Golf," through August 21, Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station. (310)586-6488, http://www.netvip.com/smmoa.

-"It Takes All Kinds," curated by Joe Goode, featuring the works of Barton Patrick Bolin, Jon Gintzler, Lies Kraal, Russell Maltz, Florence Pierce, James Reinke, Marcia Roberts and Steve Steinman.

-Hunsaker/Schlesinger Fine Art, Bergamot Station. Through August 21. (310) 828-1133.

-Australian painter, Stephen Bush's "Twisted Narrative," landscapes, at the Rosamund Felson Gallery, Bergamot Station. Through August 7.

-"Overlander and Landscape Memories" at Rosamund Felsen Gallery, Bergamot Station, through August 7. (310) 828-8488.

-Malissia Simpson, "Life in the Shadows," photographs, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, 501 Colorado Avenue.

-"Horizon," Greek sculptor Costas Varotsos' exhibition, which employs commercial plate glass, glass nuggets and steel. The Tobey Moss Gallery, (323) 933-5523.

-"No Human Being is Illegal, Posters on the Myths and Realities of the Immigrant Experience," an exhibition by the Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG). At Shenere Velt Gallery, Workman'sCircle/Arbeter Ring, through September 3. (310) 552-2007.

-"West Side Story," a faithful revival by The Santa Monica Theater Guild, directed by Anne Gesling and choreographed by Lucy Record (duplicating Jerome Robbins' original numbers). The Morgan Wixson Theater, Fri & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m., through August , $12/$15. (310)828-7519.

-"Die! Mommy! Die!" A 60's horror film spoof. 8 p.m. Coast Playhouse, through August 8. (323) 665-8587.

-"Father Time." Paul Linke's solo shows in repertory. Call theater for show times. Pacific Resident Theater, through August 1. (310)822-8392.

-"I Must Be Mr. Boswell," by writer-actor Kenneth Tigar, runs indefinitely at the Odyssey Theater Ensemble, West L.A. (310) 4772055

-A pair of Shakespeare comedies, "Measure for Measure" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Peter Hall, Ahmanson Theater, inrep, through August 1. For schedule, call (213) 628 2772.

-"The Merry Wives of Winsor," another Shakespeare romp, Will Geer Botanicum, 1419 North Topanga Canyon, Sundays, 4 PM, through September 19. (310) 455-3723.

-"Merton of the Movies." The George S. Kaufman and MarcConnelly comedy about a small-town dreamer who gets unhappily entangled in the world of silent movies. Call theater for show times. Geffen Playhouse, through September 1, (310) 208-5454.

-"Life/Boat," an exploration of video, film, and performance aboard a yacht. Artists Raymond Petibon, Jason Rhoades, and Hans Weigand present the collaborative art project. MAK Center for Art and Architecture, through September 26. (323) 651-1510.

-"Golden Boy." Clifford Odets' play about a gifted violinist who throws it all away to be a fighter. Zephyr Theater, through August 22. 7 p.m. $15-$18; (323) 951-9545.

Thursday, July 29

-"Mothers Who Think." Signing at Dutton's Brentwood Books (See feature).

-Santa Monica Museum's Salon Series hosts a golf professional who will give tips on how to play an artfully good game of golf. $3 suggested donation, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (310) 586-6488.

-Jean Vigo's "L'Atalante," as part of Desert Island Movies, an ongoing series that asks prominent Angelenos to share their choices. Ella Taylor, who makes an appearance, says the film will "live forever, not for its perfunctory tale of a young couple moving from blind love into the difficult realities of marriage, but for its escape from mere plot into the rapturously unpolished digressions that animate the life of the imagination." The UCLA Film and Television Archive, the James Bridges Theater, 7:30 p.m. (310) 206-FILM.

-"Dances With Film" presents Kusah Hakwaan, 12:30 p.m.; Screenplay, 2:45 p.m.; "Sway" and "Knock on Wood," 5 p.m.; "The Light of Darkness," and "Pure Killjoy," 7:15 p.m., and "Ready, Willing & Able," 9:30p.m. Monica 4-plex, (323) 656-1974.

-George Cukor Centennial Retrospective continues with the very popular Ingrid Bergman classic, "Gaslight." Also playing, "A Double Life." LACMA, Bing Theater, 7:30 p.m. (323) 857-6100.

-"The Adding Machine," a Sacred Fools Company interpretation of the Elmer Rice play, through August 28, Heliotrope Theater, 8 p.m. (310) 281-8337.

-"Summer Improv Comedy Kicks," from New Roads Summer Comedy Improv troup, features the comedy stylings of a motley crew of middle school performers. Short plays, sketches, and improv games from audience suggestions. Midnight Special Bookstore & Cultural Center, 7 p.m.(310) 394-6123, http://www.msbooks.com.

-The Twilight Dance Series continues with Jose Feliciano live. Come and see "the greatest living guitarist" for free. Santa Monica Pier, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (310) 458-8900.

-Sunset Concert Series at the Skirball Cultural Center begins with Strunz and Farah, virtuoso guitarists from Costa Rica and Iran, respectively, bring the cultural richness of their native lands to their rhythmic and original compositions. Their concert will also feature both their Afro Cuban and Middle Eastern Ensembles. Concert is free, parking 5$ a car. Arrive early to ensure a seat. The museum is free and will also be open to the public during the concert. The Skirball courtyards, 7:30 p.m. (310) 440-4578.

-Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2, Brahms' "Symphony No.2," and Mozart's "Symphony No. 32" will be performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Emmanuel Krivine, conductor, Andreas Haefliger, piano. TheHollywood Bowl, 8:30 p.m., (213) 480-3232.

Friday, July 30

-Friday Nights at the Getty presents a discussion with Robyn Asleson, Research Associate at the Huntington Art Collections, and curator of the exhibition "A Passion for Performance: Sarah Siddons and Her Portraitists. Asleson will discuss the exhibit to groups of 25; call (310) 440-7300 for reservation. The Getty Center, 6 and 7:30 p.m.

-"Tropicana! With Fireworks." Tito Puente - King of Mambo- and his band join John Mauceri, conductor and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra as they pound out hot dance rhythms of the Caribbean. The Hollywood Bowl, 8:30 p.m., also Sat., (213) 480-3232.

-Open Poetry at Midnight Special Bookstore & CulturalCenter, 8 p.m. (310) 394-6123, http://www.msbooks.com.

-"The White Raven," "The Thirteenth Hour," and "The Incorrigible Dukan," are the silent movies presented at the UCLA Film and Television Archive, The James Bridges Theater, 7:30 p.m., (310)206-FILM.

-American Cinematheque Presents: The Universal Hitchcock International Director Series. "Crest of Betrayal," the 1994 story of a masterless samurai, directed by Kinji Fukasaku (who will lead a discussion directly following). Lloyd E. Rigler Theater at the Egyptian, 7:30p.m. (323) 466-FILM.

-George Cukor Centennial Retrospective continues with the hilarious Hepburn/Tracy charmer, "Adam's Rib." Also Jean Simmons is "The Actress." LACMA, Bing Theater, 7:30 p.m. (323) 857-6100.

-"Back to School," Danger Zone environmental comedy about the hell that is high school, opens. Luna Park, 7:30 p.m., through September3. (310) 840-2395.

-"Miss Coco Peru's Universe," a musical revue written and performed by Clinton Leupp opens at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, 8 p.m., through September 4. $20. (310) 281-6557.

-"The Rice Room: Scenes From a Bar" opens. A play about the lives of gay Asian men. Highways, 8:30 p.m., through August 7. (310)315-1459.

-USA Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, (310) 458-8301.

Film Openings:

-"Broken Vessels" (Nuart, West LA). Jason London and Todd Field play ambulance drivers who become seduced by the dark side of drugs.

-"Runaway Bride." That Julia Roberts/Richard Gere/GarryMarshall hit-making machine is at it again. This time, Roberts plays a women who gets cold feet at the altar. Will romance ensue? No doubt.(Wide release).

-"Twin Falls Idaho" (Sunset Five, West LA; Monica 4-plex, Santa Monica). Mark and Michael Polish play a conjoined twins. Co-written by the brothers, and directed by Michael.

-"Wildfire: Feel the Heat," (IMAX, LA). A frighteningly beautiful look at the risky life of fire fighting, and the captivating movement of fire.

Saturday, July 31

-The Dariush Mehrjui retrospective continues with "The School We Went To" (1980), a film about the nature of repressive authority through the eyes of children. The film was banned, and wasn't released until 1989. Also playing, "The Cycle," a film which examines the corruption of Iranian society. The film was banned under the Shah. UCLA Film and Television Archive, The James Bridges Theater, 7:30 p.m. (310)206-FILM.

-The George Cukor Centennial Retrospective continues with a Judy Holiday double feature, beginning with the incomparable "Born Yesterday," followed by "The Marrying Kind." LACMA, Bing Theater, 7:30p.m. (323) 857-6010.

-Laemmle's 7th Annual Classic Western Round-Up. "Gunman's Walk," at the Sunset 5, 10 a.m. (323) 848-3500; "Pursued," at the Monica 4-Plex, 11 a.m. (also Sun). (310) 394-9741.

-Opening and Reception - "Abject Edge," a group show of recent American figurative art, curated by Mat Gleason, examines how the human form is used to simultaneously, metaphoric and literal manners by artists today. Artists: Skip Arnold, Phil Bower, Kim Dingle, DianeGamboa, Yolande Macias McKay, and Carl Pope, 5 - 7 p.m., reception. Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Bergamot Station, through September 11. (310)829-3300.

-Summer Concert Series at the Getty continues with "The Paris of Nadar," a program ranging from Rossini and Berlioz to popular cafe music, hoping to capture 19th Century Paris, The Getty Center, 8 p.m.,pre-concert lecture at 7:15 p.m. $22; Call Ticketmaster (213)365-3500. Info: (310) 440-7700.

-Historical and environmental writer Gray Brechin teams up with award-winning photographer Robert Dawson to read and discuss their collaborative effort, "FAREWELL PROMISED LAND: Waking From the California Dream." Midnight Special Bookstore & Cultural Center, 4 p.m. (310)393-2923; http://www.msbooks.com.

-Documental, the documentary & experimental film and video series, features, "India Ground Level," "Bringing up Deepak," and "Doing Time, Doing Vipassana" at 7 p.m.; '"Self-Portrait: Porno," "Such Candor,""13 Rocks & A Shopping Cart," and "Loft District" at 9 p.m. MidnightSpecial Bookstore & Cultural Center, (310) 393-2923;http://www.msbooks.com.

-"Marat/Sade at the Drive-in" opens. Wolfskill Productions throws yet another surprise at you: Drive-in theater. Yes, you drive in and sit in your car. The Donald Jones Memorial Drive-In Playhouse, through September 5. $10 per car, plus $10 per person. (213) 613-0986.

-"The Seagull." Chekhov's great play opens at the Theatricum Botanicum, Topanga, 8 p.m., through August 20. (310)455-3723.

-Nick Ariondo, Master Accordionist, and Suzy Williams, Torch Mistress, do Torch and Art songs with unforgettable passion and power. This unusual vocal/accordion duo will perform tunes by Henry Mancini, Erik Satie, Billy Strayhorn, Charlie Parker, Jack Kerouac,Dizzy Gillespie, and others, will also include original compositions. $7 admission, Genghis Cohen Cantina, 8 p.m. (310) 306-7330.

-"Tropicana! With Fireworks." Tito Puente - King of Mambo- and his band join John Mauceri, conductor and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra as they pound out hot dance rhythms of the Caribbean. The Hollywood Bowl, 8:30 p.m., (213) 480-3232.

-Summer Nights at the Ford continues with The East L.A. Classic Theatre's presentation of "Much Ado About Nothing," $7, 10 a.m., through August 14. At 8 p.m., Jaques Heim's Diavolo Dance Theater performs. Ticket prices range from $15 to $45. John Anson Ford Theatre, (323) 461-3673.

-Family Workshops in Spanish and English. Bring the family and visit the galleries with a teacher, then work on art projects in the studio. This month's theme is "Drawing Family Stories." 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., advanced reservations required, The Getty Center, (310) 440-7300.

-Family Storytelling in Spanish and English. Meet outside in front of the Museum Family Room, The Getty Center. 11 a.m. Free. (310)440-7300.

Sunday, August 1

-The Dariush Mehrjui retrospective concludes with "Hamoon," (1990) a film about a man who comes apart at the seams after he finds out his wife is about to leave him. Also playing, "The Pear Tree," (1998)Mehrjui's departure from despair. The UCLA Film and Television Archive, The James Bridges Theater, 7: 30 p.m. (310) 206-FILM.

-Dr. Gary Aguilar & David Mantik will read and discuss "Assassination Science," a book which questions the viability of evidence related to the assassination in the John F. Kennedy case. Midnight Special Bookstore & Cultural Center, 2 p.m. (310) 393-2923;http://www.msbooks.com.

-The Third Sephardic Arts Festival. The festival, for all ages, will highlight the traditions of this ancient heritage with emphasis on music, dance, food, arts and crafts, storytelling, museum exhibitions, and film. 8$ for adults, free to Skirball members and children under 12. Advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended by calling (323)655-8587. The Skirball Cultural Center, 11 a.m. (310) 440-4578.

-Roots, Rock & Rhythm with Dancers. Flaco Jimenez, Lonnie Brooks, Natalie MacMaster, the Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theater join the celebration. The Hollywood Bowl, 8:30 p.m. (213) 480-3232.

-A Free Ballet Master Class, as part of the GITIS 1999 Choreography Summer Workshop, will be given by Madame Gabriella Taub-Darvash, for professional and advanced dancers. Santa Monica Dance Studio, 10-12 noon, (310) 319-5339.

-Summer Nights at the Ford continues with the East L.A. Classic Theatre's version of "Much Ado About Nothing," $7, 10 a.m. At 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass Association of Southern California's Bluegrass at the Ford, featuring Front Range, the Witcher Brothers and Cache Valley Drifters. Ticket prices range from $15 to $45. John Anson Ford Theatre,(323) 461-3673.

-Family Workshops in Spanish and English. Bring the family and visit the galleries with a teacher, then work on art projects in the studio. This month's theme is "Drawing Family Stories." 11 a.m. - 12:30p.m., and 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., advanced reservations required, The Getty Center, (310) 440-7300.

-Family Storytelling in Spanish and English. Meet outside in front of the Museum Family Room, The Getty Center. 11 a.m. Free. (310)440-7300.

-Santa Monica Bargain Camera Show & Sale, The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, (310) 458-8301.

Monday, August 2

-The Southern California Federation of Scientists will hold their discussion in support of "Abolishing Nuclear Weapons." Abolition 2000 is global citizen network to achieve a Nuclear Weapons Convention by the year 2000. Midnight Special Bookstore & Cultural Center, 7:30p.m. (310) 393-2923; http://www.msbooks.com.

-The Marshall McLuhan-Finnegan's Wake Reading Club, (held the first Monday of every month). Media ecologist Gerry Fialka leads the discussion, which explores new and old modes of modern thinking and creative expression, incorporating the best Joyce scholars - Marshall McLuhan, Eric McLuhan, Joseph Campbell, Roland McHugh among others. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch of the LA Public Library, 8 p.m. (310) 821-1769.

Tuesday, August 3

-French Manuscript Illumination of the Late Middle Ages. The installation of manuscript books, leaves, and cuttings from the Museum's permanent collection focuses on the flowering of the art of illumination in France from about 1375 to 1525. The Boucicaut Master, Jean Fouquet, Jean Bourdichon, and Simon Marmion, all of whom illuminated manuscripts for powerful patrons, are among the artists represented. The Getty Center, through September 26, 1999, (310)440-7300.

-Derek Lundy reads from "Godforsaken Sea," a book which William F. Buckley calls, "Incomparable ... a profound and brilliantly executed book featuring the sea and human nature." Dutton's Brentwood Books, 7 p.m. (310) 476-6263.

-Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting presents "Local News the Mainstream Usually Misses," featuring Mark Haefele, city reporter for L.A. Weekly. Midnight Special Bookstore & Cultural Center, 7 p.m. (310)393-2923; http://www.msbooks.com.

-Passage to Scandinavia. The Los Angeles Philharmonic, with Eri Klas, conductor, and Garrick Ohlsson on piano, present Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, and Piano Concerto, also Sibelius' Symphony No. 2.The Hollywood Bowl, 8:30 p.m. (213) 480-3232.

Wednesday, August 4

-"Conrad in Quest of His Youth," and "Why Change Your Life?," are the silent movies presented at the UCLA Film and Television Archive, The James Bridges Theater, 7:30 p.m., (310) 206-FILM.

-"Swingin' Strong, Swingin' Hard." The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ray Brown and Regina Carter keep swing alive. The Hollywood Bowl, 8:30 p.m., (213) 480-3232.

Timothy Steele, a professor from CSULA, and author of "The Color Wheel," reads from his book of poetry, "All the Fun's in How You Saya Thing." Dutton's Brentwood Books, 7 p.m. (310) 476-6263.

Film Treasures, The Alex Salutes UCLA Film and Television Archive (see feature).

Summer Nights at the Ford continues with the International Documentary Association & Hollywood Film Festival's presentation of "Wattstax." Ticket prices range from $15 to $45. John Anson Ford Theatre,8:30 p.m. (323) 461-3673.