Plan Ahead / Next Weekend

* Film. “Laurel or Hardy,” a program about the solo work of Stan and Ollie, will be presented Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the James Bridges Theater, Melnitz Hall, UCLA, by the Silent Society of Hollywood Heritage and the UCLA Film Archive. General admission, $6; students, seniors, $4. (310) 206-FILM.

* Dance. The Mark Morris Dance Group performs “Three Preludes,” “Medium,” “Grand Duo” and “I Don’t Want to Love” at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10 in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus in Westwood. $13 (UCLA students) to $40. (310) 825-2101.

* Family. Six Flags Fright Fest featuring live entertainment, ghosts, goblins, mazes and spooky effects, Oct. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Daytime programs for children, including a pet show, street entertainers and a craft area, from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Magic Mountain Parkway, Interstate 5, Valencia. Daylong fright activities are included in the price of admission. Adults, $36; seniors 55 and older, $20; children under 4 feet, $18; children 2 and under, free. Times and activities vary; call for information. [805] 255-4849.