Thursday, January 29

Los Angeles Ballet at the Wallis

Los Angeles Ballet celebrates two decades with three performances at the Wallis Center for the Performing Arts (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills). The evening includes a revival of Balanchine's Rubies, Hans Van Manen's Frank Bridge Variations, and the world premiere of a work by artistic director Melissa Barak. From today, Thursday, through Saturday. To join the waitlist, go to thewallis.org.

Lunar New Year in Los Angeles

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Division of Performing Arts, presents the annual Lunar New Year celebration. This year is the Year of the Horse, and the festivities include dance, food, and art festivals from Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures, film screenings, live theater, street fairs, parades, and storytelling. Select days through March 1. Free admission. For locations and times, visit culturela.org.

Friday, 30

Space Show at the Planetarium

The Night Sky Show at the John Drescher Planetarium at Santa Monica College (1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica) presents the latest news on astronomy, space exploration, and the stars that will be visible in the night sky in the coming nights. Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets from $8. More information at events.hometownticketing.com.

Conversation at the Academy

In the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' (6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) Gallery Spotlight: Sharksploitation series, filmmaker Stephen Scarlata and producer Paul Bales will discuss monster movies and how the success of Jaws sparked a new cinematic craze. Friday at 12 p.m. Tickets from $15. Reports academymuseum.org.

Theater at the Greenway Court Theatre

In The Circle, opening at the Greenway Court Theatre (544 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles), three generations of the Medina and Mahoney families come together for a weekend in Texas.Chaos erupts, reflecting the brutality of the 2016 election season and the pain felt across the nation. Friday through Sunday through February 22. Tickets from $10. More information at greenwaycourttheatre.org.

Saturday, December 31

The Great Race at the Segerstrom

In The Great Race, Po Po and Kung Kung celebrate the Chinese New Year by sharing the story of the origin of the Chinese zodiac at the Samueli Theater at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts (600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa). Featuring a cast of four actors, traditional Chinese music, Peking opera, martial arts, and more. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets from $35. Reports scfta.org.

Peanuts Celebration at Knott's

The Peanuts Celebration at Knott's Berry Farm (8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park) returns with a new attraction, including the Knott's Express trolley and the Kite Flying Foibles pop-up exhibit. There will be opportunities to take Peanuts-inspired photos and interact with Peanuts characters. Weekends from Saturday through February 22. Tickets from $62. Information knotts.com.

Sunday 1

LA Phil at Disney Hall

Mahler's Fourth Symphony, performed at Walt Disney Concert Hall (111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles), will be conducted by Elim Chan, who leads the orchestra, and will feature soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, who makes her debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets from $29. Information laphil.com.

Tuesday 3

Lunar New Year at Sierra Madre

The Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre) celebrates Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse, with a seven-week program of music, film, theater, dance, comedy, and literature. Select days Tuesday through April 19. Tickets from $12. For event details, visit sierramadreplayhouse.org.