OPENINGS

Dance

Ballet Pacifica (Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, [949] 854-4646). 8 p.m. Also Sat., 2:30 and 8 p.m. Titled “Jazz: Just Feel It!,” the program includes works by Jamey Hampton, Rick McCullough, David Allan and Robert Sund.

Nesting Dolls (Harold M. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, [310] 440-7300). 7:30 p.m. The company performs an evening of Cid Pearlman’s “lyric punk” choreography.

C.O.L.A. (City of Los Angeles) Performance Series (L.A. Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., downtown L.A., [213] 485-1681). 8 p.m. for Dulce Capadocia and her Silayan Philippine-American Dance Company in Theatre 1; 9 p.m. for Licia Perea in Theatre 3. Also Sat., 8 and 9 p.m. Fellowship winners for 2001-02 present new works.

“In Between the Heartbeat” (Japan America Theatre, 244 S. San Pedro St., Little Tokyo, L.A., [213] 680-3700). 8 p.m. Also Sat., 8 p.m. Oguri, Hirokazu Kosaka and Yuval Ron repeat their collaborative 1998 experiment in dance, music and Zen archery.

Jazz

Al Jarreau (John Burroughs Middle School Auditorium, 600 S. McCadden Place, L.A., [213] 387-9177). The acclaimed vocalist headlines a show benefiting “The Friends of J.B.,” a nonprofit parent organization, which works to enhance the academic and social environment at John Burroughs Middle School. 8 p.m.

Pop/Rock

Eddie Money, Original DP, Erik Young Project (Galaxy Concert Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, [714] 957-0600), 8 p.m. $29.50.

Ruben Blades (Universal Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, [818] 622-4440). The Panamanian songman teams with Puerto Rican salsero Victor Manuelle. 8:15 p.m.

Tricky (Palace, 1735 N. Vine St., [323] 467-4571). The soulful electronic innovator sets the stage for his impending new album, “Blowback.” 7:30 p.m.

Widespread Panic (Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., [213] 380-5005). The Georgia band’s new album, out next week, includes a version of L.A. post-punk heroes Firehose’s “Sometimes.” 8 p.m. Through Sun.

Comedy

Christopher Titus (Brea Improv, 945 E. Birch St., [714] 529-7878. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. $25.

Theater

“The Child” (The Group at Strasberg, Marilyn Monroe Theatre, Lee Strasberg Creative Center, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, [323] 650-7777). Workshop production of Sarah Schulman’s play about the consequences of familial homophobia. 8 p.m. Also Sat., 8 p.m.

“The Day Room” (Court Theatre, 722 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, [323] 930-9304). Parallax Theater Company presents Don DeLillo’s dark comedy set in a hospital room. 8 p.m. Regular schedule: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends July 15.

“For the Love of Freedom, Part One: ‘Toussaint (The Soul) Rise and Revolution’ ” (Greenway Court Theatre, 544 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., [323] 930-9304). Robey Theatre Company and Greenway Arts Alliance present Part One of a trilogy by Levy Lee Simon, directed by Ben Guillory. 8 p.m. Regular schedule: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Also June 23, July 7, 2 p.m. Ends July 15.

“Miss Coco Peru’s Universe” (Renberg Theatre, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood, [323] 860-7300). Miss Coco, the alter-ego of Clinton Leupp, returns in her solo show. 8 p.m. Regular schedule: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. Ends June 23.

“A Thurber Carnival” (El Portal Center for the Arts, Circle Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 508-4200, [800] 233-3123). Tales by humorist James Thurber adapted for stage: “The Night the Bed Fell,” “How Mr. Peeble Got Rid of His Wife,” “The Pet Department,” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” 8 p.m. Regular schedule: Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. Ends July 15.

“You Haven’t Changed a Bit and Other Lies” (Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 906-0675). Jerry Mayer and Steve Mayer’s musical comedy about growing up at 60, as three long-married couples renew their marriage vows. 8 p.m. Regular schedule: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Runs indefinitely.

Music

Downtown Opera (Edison Theater, 213 E. Broadway, Long Beach, [562] 439-2580). Martin Herman’s “Orlando” and William Houston’s “Consumers’ Paradise” are the double bill sung by, among others, Jonathan Mack, Paul Berkolds, Jacqueline Bobak, Vicki Ray, Marc Lowenstein and Kati Prescott-Terray. Martin Herman conducts; stage director is Byungkoo Ahn. 8 p.m. Also, Sun., 2 p.m.