THURSDAY, MAR. 30

The Cave Dwellers. San Francisco Free Civic Theatre presents William Saroyan's play about a band of homeless actors living in an abandoned theatre about to be demolished. Randall Museum Theater, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco. 7:30 p.m. Through Apr. 1. Free. (415) 337-4713. www.sffct.org.

FRIDAY, MAR. 31

Dennis Hopper: A Survey of Images. Exhibition of the actor-filmmaker--photographer's paintings and black-and-white photos of Los Angeles in the 1960s. ACE Gallery, 5514 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Jul. 1. Free. (323) 935-4411. www.acegallery.net.

!Carnaval!. Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles presents its 27th season. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. 8 p.m. Through Apr. 2. $19.50-42.50. www.gmcla.org.

SATURDAY, APR. 1

The Director's Cut Series: Donnie Darko. Part of an American Cinematheque screening series that includes The Big Sleep, Brazil, and Blade Runner. The Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 7:30 p.m. Through Apr. 6. $9. (323) 466-3456. www.americancinematheque.com.

2006 Sketch Comedy Championship. Sketch comedy competition to benefit Lifetime Adoption Foundation. Adam West leads panel of industry judges; Paul Wilson of The Office hosts. Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring Street, L.A. 8 p.m. $15. (954) 805-5011. www.sketchcomedycompetition.com.

Find the Funny Awards. Hosted by Moon Zappa, the event honors winners of the Find the Funny Comedy Screenplay Contest, as well as other notable Hollywood...