Luckily for local theater lovers, those problems result in a wonderful evening of entertainment when California Shakespeare Theater presents “Pygmalion,” George Bernard Shaw’s sharp lampoon of the rigid British class system and commentary on women’s independence. It runs July 30-Aug. 24 at the Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda. “This play is an extraordinary piece of writing — comic, political, provocative and surprisingly moving,” said director Jonathan Moscone. “Shaw never ceases to amaze me in how passionate and relevant and genuinely witty his thoughts are on the subjects of society and relationships.”.

Learn about all the volunteer opportunities at Lindsay Wildlife Experience at a free informational session ballet leotards wholesale from 6:30 to 8 p.m, July 14, at 1931 First Ave., in Walnut Creek, next to Larkey Park, It’s a beautiful setting and there’s plenty of free parking nearby, Register at volunteer@lindsaywildlife.org or call 925-627-2925, Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, Youth Homes, Diablo Ballet, Lamorinda Spirit Van, and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano were their chosen beneficiaries this year, More than $55,000 was raised through the annual Lafayette Juniors Kitchen Tour of lovely local homes, and the Lafayette Juniors Rummage Sale..

American comedy, drama set in Antioch. ANTIOCH — The Vagabond Players present “On Golden Pond” at the El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St. in Antioch. Retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer spend every summer at their home on Golden Pond. This year, their adult daughter visits, bringing along her 13-year-old son. The turbulent relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap between young and old and the difficulties facing a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage all combine to give this play a unique insight into the modern family.

Afternoon Story Time: 1:15-1:45 p.m, Fridays, There will be songs, movement and simple stories to introduce children ages 0-5 to literacy, Gingerbread City: 6:30-8 p.m, Dec, 10, Families can team up with each other to create a Gingerbread City in the library, Sweet supplies will be available, but participants may also bring their own candy, Eco Sewing: 3-5 p.m, Dec, 18, Teens can learn sewing machine skills and create upcycled fabric creations, The event is led by a recycling educator and artist, Crafts made will be ballet leotards wholesale used toward TAG’s annual Art, Jazz and Wine Festival donation drive, and will benefit the library..

3 THE WEIGHT: When it comes to re-creating and reinterpreting the timeless Americana/rock music of The Band, you can’t get much more legitimate than this outfit, which consists of former The Band members Jim Weider and Randy Ciarlante, as well as members of the Levon Helm Band, fronted by the late key architect of The Band’s sound. The Weight closes a brief West Coast tour Jan. 1 with a show at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz. Details: 9 p.m.; $55-$95; www.catalystclub.com. 4 “DYING CITY”: The three-character, two-actor drama by Christopher Shinn has won critical raves for the subtle and mysterious ways it explores the impact of 9/11 and the Iraq War. Anton’s Well Theater Company is presenting the show, which has been extended through Jan. 13.