November events
DIAMONDS AND DICE NOV. 1
Casino-style gaming, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, opportunity drawings and a live auction to benefit The Unforgettables Foundation. Mitten Building, 345 N. Fifth St., Redlands; $6:30 p.m.; $75 in advance, $100 at the door; (909) 725-9197, www.theunforgettables.com.
HARLEM NIGHTS FORMAL BALL NOV. 1
“You Passed Me By” cast hosts fundraiser to fight HIV and AIDS and support those living with it. Marriott Hotel, 3400 Market St., Riverside; 6:30 p.m.; $50; (951) 247-3073 or (951) 247-6181.
“JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH” NOV. 1
Roald Dahl’s classic tale comes to life with James and his friends traveling to New York City. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 1 and 4 p.m.; $13.50-$16.50; (909) 477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
Also: “Noises Off,” Nov. 21-30; “The Velveteen Rabbit,” Dec. 6.
REDLANDS SYMPHONY NOV. 1
“Musical Trailblazers” concert dedicated to the memory of Leonard Bernstein, with featured performer Andrew Glendening on trombone. Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 8 p.m.; $15-$60; (909) 748-8018, www.redlandssymphony.com.
Also: “Beloved Heroes,” with Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, Jan. 10-11; “Romantic Muse,” Feb. 7.
“DRACULA” NOV. 1-2
Inland Pacific Ballet performs tale inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel. Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College Way, Claremont; 8 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 p.m. Nov. 2; $16-$42; (909) 607-1139, www.ipballet.org.
GRAPE HARVEST FESTIVAL THROUGH NOV. 9
Sixty-ninth annual festival runs two weekends and includes the RC Grape Pumpkin Race, carnival, entertainment, parade, fireworks, concert by Tiffany and the always-popular grape stomp. Epicenter & Sports Complex, 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; free, $20 for carnival tickets if purchased in advance or $25 at the gate; (909) 987-1012, www.ranchochamber.org.
“WILLY WONKA JR.” THROUGH NOV. 9
Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir. Chino Community Theatre, 13123 Seventh St.; 7 p.m. most shows; 2 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9; $15; (909) 590-1149, www.chinocommunitytheatre.org.
Also: “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 5-20.
“GUYS & DOLLS” THROUGH NOV. 16
Amazing dance routines, fabulous costumes and classic hits are the hallmarks of this popular musical. Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater, 455 Foothill Blvd., Claremont; dinner performances Thursday-Sunday, matinees Saturday-Sunday; $48-$75; (909) 626-1254, www.candlelightpavilion.com.
Also: “The Wonderful World of Christmas: Home for the Holidays,” Nov. 21-Dec. 28; Big Band Night, featuring Bob Slack and a 20-piece live orchestra, Dec. 31; Winter Dance Party, Jan. 2-4; “Beehive the ’60s Musical,” Jan. 9-Feb. 15.
“MENOPAUSE:THE MUSICAL” THROUGH NOV. 23
We’re all getting older and this play proves there’s plenty to laugh at along the way. The Grove Theatre, 276 E. Ninth St., Upland; 2 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and 7:29 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Nov. 23; $43.50; (909) 920-4343, www.grovetheatre.com.
“RUMORS” THROUGH NOV. 23
Production of the Neil Simon comedy directed by Toni Lynd. Rialto Community Players, 150 E. San Bernardino Ave.; 8 p.m. Nov. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2 p.m. Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 23; $15, $12 for students; (909) 873-8514, www.rialtocommunityplayers.org.
