CONTRIBUTE: 5K/ 10K Run

The Santa Monica Classic Run is this Sunday, and it is all in the name of helping Heal the Bay. The run is a beautiful scenic route that starts in Santa Monica, heads toward Brentwood and ends on the Santa Monica pier where there will be an expo for the runners post-jog. But sign up soon as registration closes at 3 p.m. on Friday.

Sunday May 4th, 2008
For more info go to: http://www.santamonicaclassic.com

LAUGH: Groundlings Key Party
This Friday and Saturday you can catch The Groundlings main sketch show at 8 p.m. at their theatre on Melrose. The show is a mixture of scripted sketches and improv comedy in the vein of Saturday Night Live. So head down to the theatre that gave Will Ferrell, Jon Lovitz, and Cheri Oteri their start.

7307 Melrose Ave. 90046
For more info go to: http://www.groundlings.com

SEE: Ultima Vez Dance
Belgian choreographer and filmmaker, Wim Vandekeybus, brings his dance troupe “Ultima Vez” to Royce Hall this weekend for an explosive and daring performance. The troupe is known for its extremely physical style that verges on acrobatic. This is not your average dance performance, and I guarantee that if you are remotely interested in dance you should not miss this group’s Los Angeles premiere.

May 2nd and 3rd at 8 p.m., at Royce Hall
For more info go to: http://www.uclalive.org

LISTEN: Jazz
Catalina Jazz Club has provided a place for jazz greats such as Chick Corea and Dizzy Gillespie to perform for the last 20 years. Marcus Miller will be performing with his band this Thursday through Sunday, so head to Hollywood and catch some great music, but word to the wise: avoid the food.

6725 W. Sunset Blvd. 90028
For more info go to: http://www.catalinajazzclub.com/

SING-A-LONG: The Little Mermaid at El Capitan Theatre
This event ends May 11th so don’t miss your chance to sing along with Ariel and Sebastian, because I know you know all the lyrics. Pre-gaming is highly suggested, and then just sit back and let the six year old in you come out. It’s like karaoke but without all the focus of one room on you. You’ve got nothing to lose!

6838 Hollywood Blvd. 90028
For more info go to: http://disney.go.com/DisneyPictures/el_capitan/