OPENINGS

Jazz

Bruce Lofgren (Charlie O’s, 13725 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, [818] 994-3058). Acclaimed for his work with his 17-piece orchestra Afterburner, the guitarist-arranger leads a quintet this time around, 8 p.m.

Pop/Rock

Jamie James & the Kingbees, Juke Logan, Candye Kane, others (Barndance at Crazy Jack’s, 4311 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 845-1121). Original members of the Blasters, John Bazz and Bill Bateman are among the performers paying tribute to Top Jimmy, who died in May. 8:30 p.m. Free.

Pinehurst Kids (Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, [310] 276-6168). These college chart faves will “Bleed It Dry” with the And/Ors, Clumsy and the Damn Personals in support. 8 p.m.

Theater

“Obsessions and Confessions” (Theatre Neo at the Hudson Avenue Theatre, 6537 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, [323] 769-5858, [818] 906-0675). One-acts by Alan Ball, David Ives, John Patrick Shanley and Lanford Wilson. 8 p.m. Regular schedule: Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Ends Sept. 11.

Music

Music Academy of the West Faculty (Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara, [805] 963-0761). An evening of chamber music by by Martinu, Poulenc, Ponchielli and Faure. 8 p.m.