‘STAR DANCER’: Theatre Across Borders presents a family-friendly production at The Millibo Art Theatre following an alien’s journey to save her planet while learning about the science of stars. Designed for elementary-aged audiences, the show blends storytelling, movement and music, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, 1626 S. Tejon St., $15; themat.org. 

TURNING POINTE DANCE RECITALS: Turning Pointe Dance hosts a weekend of recitals at Ent Center for the Arts, featuring performances from groups showcasing a range of styles and skill levels. The shows highlight student work in a series of rotating programs Friday through Sunday, Shockley-Zalabak Theater, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $7.75-$30.50; entcenterforthearts.org. 

KEVIN FITZGERALD: Comedian and veterinarian Kevin Fitzgerald brings decades of stand-up experience to Loonees Comedy Corner. A former star of Animal Planet’s “Emergency Vets,” Fitzgerald delivers humor shaped by his life in veterinary practice at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. on Friday and 7 and 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $12-$80; looneescc.com.

THE FLOCK & PRETENDIUM: Peak Improv Theater presents a double feature of improvised comedy beginning with The Flock, a long-form ensemble that builds character-driven scenes from stories shared by community members. The night continues with “Pretendium,” a puppet-led improv showdown, from 9 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 3440 N. Carefree Circle; peakimprov.com.