Thursday, April 9 – Thursday, April 16

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

The Kabbalat Shabbat Salon Series features Pacific Palisades photographer/writer Chuck Rapoport, 7:30 p.m. at Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Synagogue, 16019 Sunset. The public is invited and free underground parking is provided. Contact: (310) 459-7539. Theatre Palisades presents the 2001 Off-Broadway Tony Award winner ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ 8 p.m. at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Performances are Fridays and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., through May 10. Tickets: Call (310) 454-1970 or visit www.theatrepalisades.org. (See Libby Motika’s review, page 20.)

MONDAY, APRIL 13

Moonday, a monthly Westside poetry reading, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. (See details, page 12.)

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

  Singer/comedienne Cali Rose will perform at 11:45 a.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Returning by popular demand with her keyboard, Rose will sing a variety of ballads and novelty songs. Admission is free. Lunch reservations: (310) 454-7144 or (310) 230-2792.   Storytime, ‘suggested’ for children 3 and up, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real.   Palisades High graduate Lisa Sweetingham discusses and signs ‘Chemical Cowboys: The DEA’s Secret Mission to Hunt Down a Notorious Ecstasy Kingpin,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. This book offers an insider’s look at a series of dangerous undercover DEA operations that led to the toppling of an international Ecstasy network, the capture of an Israeli drug kingpin, and the prosecution of a murderous Tel Aviv Mafia boss.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. The public is invited. Brendan Brazier discusses and signs ‘Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books. This book presents a highly original plant-based diet and lifestyle plan for achieving maximum health, physical strength and mental dexterity, developed by a top professional Ironman triathlete. Welcoming reception for the spring fellows at Villa Aurora, 8 p.m. at the Villa on Paseo Miramar. Free admission. Please RSVP by calling (310) 573-3603. Shuttle service begins at 7 p.m. from Los Liones Drive, where there is ample street parking.