ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LACMA: 6 p.m. "Sunday's Live" chamber music with pianist Lily Popova. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Leo S. Bing Theater, Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Public Library: 2 p.m. "Words in the World" literary series presents Robert Creeley, a poet known for his precise, terse, almost minimalist language. Moderated by Louise Steinman. $8 (general); $6 (library associates). 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. (213) 228-7025.

North Valley JCC: 2:30 p.m. A staged reading of "Music Out of Nowhere." A musical love story. Starring Ken Weiner and Marilyn Kelliher. Directed by Luane Sugerman. Free (members); $7 (guests). 16601 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. Elaine Wynstock (818) 360-2211.

The Stephen Wise Youth Orchestra and Fine Arts Project 2000: 2:30 p.m. The Stephen Wise Youth Orchestra will perform works by Beethoven, Dvorak, Handel, Haydn, Mouret, Tchaikovsky, and a special world premiere of Sabbath Fantasy II composed by conductor Dr. Russell Steinberg. $5 (general); $10 (reserved seating). Milken Community High School of Stephen Wise Temple, 15800 Zeldins Way, Los Angeles. (310) 470-2413.

Temple Ahavat Shalom: 8 a.m. The Men's Club presents the twelfth annual Golf Tournament and Awards Luncheon. Win a car! Five hole-in-one contests, eight hole best ball golf tournament, raffle prizes galore. $125/player. Donation is tax deductible. Camarillo Springs Golf Course. (818) 360-2258.

Temple Judea: 7 p.m. Cantor Susan Caro and Cantor Patti Linsky of Temple Ahavat Shalom present "From 2nd Avenue to Lindley Avenue." An evening of the music of Broadway and beyond. A dessert reception will follow the concert. $36 (patron); $18 /$21 at the door (general); $12/$15 at the door (seniors and students). 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. (818) 758-3800.

West Hills JCC: An event at the Canyon Club Dinner Theatre. The show will be "Meet Me in St. Louis." 1 p.m. Buffet; 2 p.m. Show. 28912 Roadside Dr., Agoura HIlls. Space is limited. (818) 464-3300.

The Workmen's Circle: 3 p.m.-5 p.m. "Reassembling the World, According to Ursula M. Kammer-Fox." Kammer-Fox is taking our world apart and reassembling it in her assemblages and collages to challenge traditional views. Free. Show runs through June 30. * 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Kammer-Fox will conduct an assemblage workshop for children. Children are asked to wear clothes that can get dirty, and to bring one or two large matchboxes, a small brush to be used with glue and two paper grocery bags. $3 per child. 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 552-2007.

Yiddishkayt Los Angeles Festival: 10 a.m. Zing along with Cindy Paley. Yiddish folk songs for the whole family. Adat Shalom with Kehillat Maarav, 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 475-4985. For festival information call (323) 692-8151.

CLASSES

North Valley JCC: 2:30 p.m. A musical love story, "Music Out of Nowhere." Free (members); $7 (guests). 16601 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. (818) 360-2211.

Westside JCC: 8 p.m. Israeli folk dancing with David Dassa. $5. 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles.

University of Judaism: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Career planning workshop led by career counselor Judith Sommerstein, M.S. $40. (310) 440-1246.

LECTURES

Jewish Vegetarians of Los Angeles: 2 p.m. "Dietary and Lifestyle Influences on Structural Health," with guest speaker Dr. Barry Lieberman. 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Free. (818) 360-5821.

Valley Interfaith Council: 7 p.m. An interfaith panel discussion addressing issues concerning the death penalty. The five faiths represented are the Baha'i community, Conservative Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, Reform Judaism and Mormonism. 4830 Genesta Ave., Encino.

MEETINGS

B'nai Tikvah Congregation: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Religious school open house. Children from pre-K to fifth grade will be able to sit in on the class of their choice. Free. 5820 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester. (310) 645-6262.

Temple Beth Hillel: 11 a.m. Second annual spring luncheon. Entertainment features actor, writer and director David Fury. The luncheon will feature a drawing with chances for fabulous prizes. $36/person. Proceeds will benefit the temple's Department of Early Childhood Education and Beth Hillel Day School. Sportsmen's Lodge, 12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. (818) 761-6983.

SENIORS

The New Horizons: 2 p.m. This social group of senior singles invites you to join them for a fun-filled afternoon of socializing, bingo and prizes. West Valley JCC, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. (818) 346-3300.

YOUTH & FAMILY

The Santa Monica Synagogue: 4 p.m. Julie Silver, a Jewish folksinger loved by children and adults, will appear in concert. $18. John Adams Middle School Auditorium, 2425 16th St., Santa Monica. (310) 453-4276.

The Skirball Cultural Center: 2 p.m. "Women of Valor: Mother's Day with a Twist." Make a challah covers for a Mother's Day gift with artist Marsha Plafkin. For children ages four and up. $5/child. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4636.

Zimmer Discovery Children's Museum: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Create your family's celebration of Shabbat. Make a traveling Shabbat kit, including a challah cover, kiddush cup, recipes and a havdallah set. $15. *Celebrate Israel's birthday with a party hat! May 7 through May 11. Museum days and hours: Sun., 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.; Tues., Wed. and Thur., 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Free (children two and under); $2 ( ages 3-7); $3 (8+). 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 857-0072 ext. 2257.