From the Revolutionary Era to the present day, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry, politics, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials, dyes, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Through Aug. 30 at the Bowers Museum.

Rock ‘n Roll to the hits of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash in this tribute to some of rock's biggest legends. Featuring performances by Buzz Campbell as Buddy Holly, Neil Morrow as Johnny Cash, and Travis Daggett as Roy Orbison. 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Festival of Arts.

Longtime rivals Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp will stop at nothing to outshine one another, until a mysterious potion promises youth and beauty forever. But immortality comes with a few unexpected side effects, and their decades-long feud quickly descends into increasingly outrageous acts of revenge, all while their bewildered plastic surgeon Ernest Menville is caught in the middle. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Frida Cinema. Co-presented with Segerstrom Center for the Arts.