Attendees will enjoy a close-up view of several dresses and a behind-the-scenes look at how artists may find materials, create textiles, assemble, and fit them for a live model on a runway. All who wear hats may pose for photos and qualify for a fun prize drawing. Refreshments will be served, and all will receive a coupon for a post-event discount at Lumberyard Restaurant. 5:30 p.m. April 16 at Laguna College of Art and Design Gallery.

This musical project merges the sound of traditional Eastern European folk instruments with modern audio technology. Denis Zhukov (balalaika) and Guzel Safiullina (domra/keyboards) perform classical and folk repertoire as well as original interpretations. 7:30 p.m. April 16 at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center.

Based on real events in both our past and much more recent history, The Messenger brings together the voices of four women across generations, each wrestling with prejudice, survival, and the choice to raise their voices against hate. Through April 19 at Chance Theater.