Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War," the only new wide release this weekend, set a record at the box office with an estimated $250-million debut in the U.S. and Canada, according to figures from measurement firm ComScore. That makes it the highest domestic opening of all time (not adjusted for i..

Janelle Monáe rarely goes more than a few minutes on her new album, “Dirty Computer,” without evoking the hardship and injustice that color the American experience for so many. Police violence, pay disparity, legislative malfeasance — they’re all part of a project whose sci-fi-inspired title summon..

Calder Quartet The ensemble concludes its three-year residency at the Broad Stage with string quartets by Mozart and Beethoven. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Sun., 4 p.m. $35 and up. (310) 434-3200. The Force of Destiny The Verdi Chorus celebrates its 35th anniversary with works...

Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings Worst Ever Live Stage version of the popular podcast about humiliating situations; with special guest, Danielle Fishel (“Boy Meets World”)....

Cinderella Inland Pacific Ballet offers a family-friendly take on the classic fairytale. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. Sun., 2 p.m. $41 and up. discounts available. (909) 482-1590. Jornada: A Global Dance Journey An exploration of the ancient origins and continuing....

This week in L.A.'s small-theater scene: A food truck at Dodger Stadium is at the center of the immigration-themed 'ICE' at 24th Street Theatre. Also: "For the Love Of (Or, the Roller Derby Play)" at Theatre of NOTE, audience favorite "Noises Off" at A Noise Within and "Bad Jews" at t..

“Wait for Your Laugh,” the 2017 documentary depicting the nine-decade career of comic actress Rose Marie, is making its video debut on the platform where the public loved her most — free television. Decades Network, the multicast network that specializes in classic and historic TV programming of...

Michael Anderson, whose direction on “Around the World in 80 Days” in 1956 earned him an Academy Award nomination, has died. The director died of heart disease Wednesday at his home on the Sunshine Coast of Canada, his family said in a statement Saturday. He was 98. Born in London in 1920 to a...

California singer-songwriter Jade Jackson relished the full-circle element of her set at Stagecoach that opened an exceptionally strong alt-country lineup Saturday on the Palomino stage, which also plays host to critically acclaimed artists including Brandy Clark, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and...