Happening Tuesday

THEATER

Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins Tony and Oscar nominee Kathleen Turner stars as the brassy Texas reporter whose liberal journalism and political criticism skyrocketed her to the national stage. The solo show, penned by twins and seasoned reporters Margaret and Allison Engel, makes its West Coast debut. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A. Show opens Tuesday. Runs through Feb. 12. 8 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. $37-$57, $72-$87. (310) 208-5454. https://www.geffenplayhouse.com.

MOVIES

Once More, With Feeling! As part of a series focusing on filmmaker Stanley Donen’s romantic comedies, the Skirball screens this 1960 picture starring Yul Brynner as an egocentric musician and Kay Kendall as the exasperated wife he realizes he can’t live without once she leaves him. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 1:30 p.m. Free. (310) 440-4500. https://www.skirball.org.

ART

Drawn Sixteen artists — including local luminaries John Baldessari, Roy Dowell and Alexis Smith — get back to basics at this group show featuring work created with old-fashioned pen and pencil. Margo Leavin Gallery, 812 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. Opening reception, 4-6 p.m. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Show runs through March 10. (310) 273-0603. https://www.margoleavingallery.com.

FAMILY

Kidspace Chinese New Year The Year of the Dragon doesn’t officially start until Jan. 23, but Kidspace is celebrating it early at this free family event. Chinese storytellers will enchant youngsters with myths and folk tales, followed by a calligraphy workshop. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. 4-8 p.m. Free. (626) 449-9144. https://www.kidspacemuseum.org.