Plan Ahead

* Classical--New West Symphony concertmistress Elizabeth Pitcairn will make her solo debut with the orchestra when its season continues April 20-21, performing Mendelssohn’s romantic Violin Concerto. The program will also feature Weber’s overture to “Oberon” and Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra. April 20, 8 p.m.: Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. April 21: Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way. $8-$67. (800) 639-9378. Internet: https://www.newwestsymphony.com.

* Jazz--The 20-piece Societe swing band will appear at the Ventura High School auditorium to stage the same program performed at Benny Goodman’s legendary 1938 Carnegie Hall concert. The April 21 fund-raiser will also include a performance by Cabrillo Middle School’s Perseverance Hall Jass Band, an ensemble featuring 10- to 14-year-old musicians. Proceeds benefit the music program at Cabrillo Middle School. Show time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15; children under 15, $5. 483-7757 or 641-5155.

* Words--The Ojai Valley Library Friends and Foundation will present the fifth annual Ojai “Shorts” on April 21 at 8 p.m. at the Matilija School auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai. Actors from the Ojai area will read light literary selections. Performers: Peter Bellwood, Dwier Brown, Kim Maxwell-Brown, Leigh Curran, John Diehl, Robert Krimmer, James Lashly, Doug Motel, Peter Strauss and others. Proceeds benefit the Ojai, Oak View and Meiners Oaks libraries. $30. 289-0368.

* Cultural Festival--Cal Lutheran University will present its 28th annual Scandinavian Festival at Kingsman Park, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. April 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; April 22, noon-5 p.m. The popular celebration of Nordic culture offers traditional dancing and music, craft vendors, theatrical performances, an art exhibit and food. $6 general; $1 children under 10. 493-3151. Internet: https://www.clunet.edu/ScanFest.

* Chamber Music--The Westlake Chamber Ensemble will perform April 22 at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. Musicians: Stephen Custer, cello; Nancy Bonds, clarinet; Edward Francis, piano; guest artist, pianist Mono Wu DeCesare. $10 general, $8 senior citizens, $5 students. 497-7884.