VOICES OF HOPE: “A Night Under the...

VOICES OF HOPE: “A Night Under the Stars” will feature original Jewish music performed by Cantor Caren Glasser and Emmy-award winning musician Craig Taubman from their latest recording, “Kol Tikvah, Voices of Hope,” at 8 tonight at the Skirball Cultural Center and Museum, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., in the Sepulveda Pass. Information: (213) 845-9918.

PUBLIC PICNIC FOR CHARITY: Women Crowned in Glory will hold a special indoor picnic, featuring a barbecue, live music and children’s entertainment, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the sound stage at CBS Studios, 4024 Radford St., Studio City. Proceeds from the picnic will benefit the Christian Women’s Outreach program of True Life Church, which helps abused and neglected women. The cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers and $7 for children age 5 to 11. Information: (818) 982-4498.

SANCTUARY TO REOPEN: A rededication service will be held to mark the opening of the North Glendale United Methodist Church’s sanctuary. The sanctuary has been refurbished in the original Art Deco style. The special service will combine both the congregations from the North Glendale United Methodist Church and the Emmanuel Korean United Methodist Church. Mass No. 2 in G major by Schubert will be performed by the church’s adult choir, and “We Haz Jazz” will be performed by the children’s choir. Information: (818) 242-6813.

CHURCH FUND-RAISER: First United Methodist Church will hold an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Talent Show from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. Proceeds will benefit the Burbank Temporary Aid Center and the church. Information: (818) 845-1531.

RECORDING ARTIST TO SING: Noted Christian singer and songwriter Mandie Pinto will perform at a 10:15 a.m. Sunday service at the Wellspring Christian Fellowship, 11451 Woodley Ave., Granada Hills. The 18-year-old, who has performed at the Crystal Cathedral, will sing songs from her latest album, “Someday.” Information: (818) 368-3611.

NEW PRESIDENT: The Valley Interfaith Council will hold an installation of officers and dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Northeast Valley Multipurpose Senior Center, 11300 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima. The Rev. Jeffrey Utter, incoming president and pastor of Congregational Church of Chatsworth, will be installed. He succeeds the Rev. Dudley Chatman of the Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church, who has been president of the Valley Interfaith Council for two years. An election of the board of officers will also be held. Information: (818) 718-6460, Ext. 3001.

VOLUNTEERS HONORED: A special Shabbat service to honor volunteers and a board installation meeting will be held at 8:15 p.m. Friday at Temple Alliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 346-3545.

AIDS DRAMA: “The Baltimore Waltz,” a play written by Paula Vogel about living and dying with AIDS, will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday and June 28, and at 2:30 p.m. June 29 at the Metropolitan Community Church in the Valley, 5730 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood. Tickets are $10. Information: (818) 947-8453.