Last Chance: Ends This Weekend

* Theater: “The Circle,” written by W. Somerset Maugham in 1921, looks at two generations’ struggle with romantic triangulation. South Coast Repertory Theatre, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, (714) 708-5555. Today-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Ends Sunday. $19 to $52.

* Theater: “Spinning Into Butter,” Rebecca Gilman’s drama exploring racism and political correctness, ends Sunday. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787. Today-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2 and 8 p.m. Ends Oct. 7. $38 to $45.

* Pop Music: Juan Gabriel, considered by some to be the Frank Sinatra of Mexico, and opening act Nydia begin a three-night engagement at the Universal Amphitheatre on Friday. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, (818) 622-4440. Fri.-Sun., 8:15 p.m. $64 to $105.

* Art: The Craft and Folk Art Museum has two exhibitions ending Sunday: “Private Passions: Collectors and Collections, 2001” and “The Art of Wine Making and Related Artifacts From the Region of Modena, North Italy, and Paintings by Graziolina Rotunno-Campori.” 5814 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., (323) 937-4230. Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.