Astronomy
Runaway Universe
Friday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m., Planetarium. Recently we have found unexpected evidence that our universe is expanding faster and faster as time passes. Free. For info, call (310) 434-4223.

The Night Sky Show
Friday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., Planetarium. Our Digistar II planetarium projector recreates the celestial wonders of the ever-changing night sky in a 50-minute show updated weekly with the latest news in space exploration and astronomy. Shows cost $5 ($4 seniors age 60+; $3 children age 12 and under). For info, call (310) 434-4223.

Environmental Lecture
What Commerce Must Learn from Nature: Energy Flows and Materials Cycle. Thursday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m., Science 140. SMC professor Doug Allan reexamines how we relate to our global and regional biosphere. Free. For info, call (310) 434-4901.

Music
Jon Mayer Trio with Stephanie Haynes. Friday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Concert Hall. Pianist Jon Mayer, the playful and superbly inventive bebop-based pianist, opens SMC's Fall Jazz Series with drummer Roy McCurdy, bassist Darek Oles and special guest artist Stephanie Haynes. $10 for admission. For info, call (310) 434-4323.

Photo Gallery
Tim Walcott
Monday, Sept. 16 - Tuesday, Oct. 19, SMC Photography Gallery Opening reception on Sat, September 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. For info, call (310) 434- 4289.