Kevin Thomas' Favorites: Heaven's Gate. Screening of Michael Cimino's epic "anti-Western" introduced by the film critic. The Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 7:30 p.m. $10. (323) 466-3456. www.americancinematheque.com.
Dianne Reeves. Contemporary pop, jazz diva performs. Royce Hall, UCLA Campus, Westwood. 8 p.m. $15–$58. www.uclalive.org.
Three Thirds. New improv troupe and others perform at the Out of Bounds West Comedy Festival. The Westside Eclectic, 1323-A Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. 10 p.m. $10. Festival through May 25. www.outofboundsimprov.com.
Annual WIF Membership Dinner. Opportunity for new members to learn about Women in Film's upcoming events and workshops and mingle with the staff. The Lot, 7200 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. For WIF members only. RSVP to (310) 657-5144. www.wif.org.
Go Metro… A surreal but comedic look at metropolitan life inspired by L.A.'s public transportation system. Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. 8:30 p.m. Through May 24. $15–$20. (310) 315-1459. www.highwaysperformance.org.
I Gelosi. Play tells the story of Italy's first great traveling theatre troupe. Powerhouse Theatre, 3116 Second St., L.A. 8 p.m. Through June 14. $20. www.latensemble.org.
El Ruco, Chuco, Cholo, Pachuco. Actor Pepe Serna presents his one-man show that explores his Chicano experience. Latino Theater Company, 514 S. Spring St., L.A. 8 p.m. Through May 25. $12. (213) 489-0994. www.thenewlatc.com.
Private Eddie U.S.A. A new drama written by Culture Clash member Herbert Siguenza and staged with a cast of 45 high school students. REDCAT, 631 W. Second St., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. Through May 24. (213) 237-2800. www.redcat.org.We Remember: A Tribute to Fallen Heroes. An orchestral and visual homage to the lost or fallen in battle plus special military guests and speakers. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15–$25. (310) 433-8774. www.gspo.com.
Apocalypse Now. Screening of a rare 70mm print of Francis Ford Coppola's classic. The Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 7:30 p.m. $10. (323) 466-3456. www.americancinematheque.com.
In Our Own Voices. Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights members read 10-minute plays, excerpts or staged-readings with actors. Barnes & Noble, The Grove, 189 Grove Dr., Suite K 30, L.A. 2 p.m. Free. www.laplaywrights.org.
Comedian Ron Pearson. Stand-up from the actor and world-record juggler. The Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. 7 p.m. $12.50. (626) 577-1894. www.icehousecomedy.com.
Playin' with Micucci. Ukele-wielding comedian Kate Micucci presents an evening of stories and songs. Steve Allen Theater, Center for Inquiry-West. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $10. 323-666-9797. www.steveallentheater.com.
Grease. AFI screening of the classic film. ArcLight Sherman Oaks,15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 7:30 p.m. $11.50. www.arclightcinemas.com.
Consult This: Legal. Entertainment Attorney Clifford Lo answers questions and addresses legal issues related to film production, financing, and distribution. Film Independent, 9911 W. Pico Blvd. 11th Floor, L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free for Film Independent members. (310) 432-1222. www.filmindependent.org.
King Creole. Screening of the Elvis Presley film as part of the Skirball's ongoing exhibit "Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956–1966." Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 1:30 p.m. Free. (310) 440-4500. www.skirball.com.
R.E.M. Hello: Photographs. Michael Stipe and David Belisle present and sign their book. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Must buy a book. (310) 659-3110. www.booksoup.com.
A Song of Love and Genet. Screening of Jean Genet's 1950 film about the sexual fantasies of prisoners, followed by Antoine Bourseiller's documentary about the controversial novelist and playwright. The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. $10. (323) 466-3456. www.egyptiantheatre.com.
Essence of the Earthworm. Staged reading of the play which examines the nature of feminism through the story of an exotic dancer who pursues a reality television role. Theatre/Theater, 5041 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. Free. (323) 930-0747. RSVP to rsvp@roguemachinetheatre.com. www.roguemachinetheatre.com.
Moguls, Millionaires, and Movie Stars. Panelists and lecturers speak at this conference exploring the history of the film industry in the decades between World War I and World War II. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 8:30.m. –evening. $50. Through May 31. www.oscars.org.
Will Ferrell Q&A. The Groundlings and Saturday Night Live alum discusses his career. The Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills. July 14. 8 p.m. $20. (323) 934-4747 ext. 40. www.groundlings.com/boxoffice