Six picks for weekend culture in L.A.: Ballet Folklórico de México, ‘The Band’s Visit’

A classical pianist, a venerable dance firm and a Tony-winning musical lead our brief checklist of cultural choices this weekend. Earlier than you go, keep in mind to name or test on-line for reservation necessities and different COVID-19 protocols.

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
The Mexico Metropolis-based troupe recognized for its colourful costumes and dedication to preserving Mexico’s myriad sorts of conventional dance marks its seventieth anniversary with a program of traditional repertoire. The Luckman Positive Arts Advanced at Cal State L.A., 5151 State College Drive, L.A. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday. $35-$55. luckmanarts.org

‘The Band’s Go to’
Musicians from a small Egyptian police orchestra have an unplanned sojourn in a distant Israeli city in Itamar Moses and David Yazbek’s Tony-winning 2016 musical primarily based on the 2007 movie of the identical title. Segerstrom Heart for the Arts, Segerstrom Corridor, 615 City Heart Drive, Costa Mesa. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and seven:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; different dates by means of April 3. $26-$130. scfta.org

Simone Dinnerstein
The acclaimed pianist assays Bach’s “Goldberg Variations,” the German composer’s 1741 keyboard composition initially written for harpsichord, a self-financed 2007 recording of which helped launch Dinnerstein’s profession. The Broad Stage, 1310 eleventh St., Santa Monica. 4 p.m. Sunday. $40-$70. thebroadstage.org

‘Anna within the Tropics’
Tolstoy’s traditional romantic novel “Anna Karenina” serves because the inspiration for Nilo Cruz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2002 drama concerning the lives of Cuban immigrants toiling away in a cigar manufacturing unit in Nineteen Twenties Tampa. A Noise Inside, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; different dates by means of April 17. $25 and up. (626) 356-3121. anoisewithin.org

‘Nowruz: The Iranian New 12 months Live performance’
Carl St.Clair and Pacific Symphony are joined by particular friends for a festive program of works by Vivaldi and Mussorgsky plus alternatives from up to date Iranian composers. Co-presented by the Farhang Basis. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Live performance Corridor, Segerstrom Heart for the Arts, 615 City Heart Drive, Costa Mesa. 8 p.m. Saturday. $50-$285. pacificsymphony.org

twentieth Anniversary Dance Digital camera West Movie Competition
This annual showcase for dance-themed movies from around the globe returns with in-person and digital screenings. 2220 Arts + Archives, 2220 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 7 and eight:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2, 4, 6 and eight:30 p.m. Saturday. $15; passes: $75. (Additionally at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, March 31-April 2). dancecamerawest.org