Thurs. Best Bets: 8/13

8pm: Theater

The Los Angeles premiere of “Stray Dog Story,” an adult comedy by Robert Chesley (“Jerker”) about a dog-turned-human adrift on the streets of New York City, opens today at the St. Genesius Theatre in West Hollywood.

* “Stray Dog Story,” St. Genesius Theatre, 1047 N. Hayvenhurst Drive, West Hollywood. Thursdays-Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 and 10 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Ends Sept. 20. $20. (800) 581-6249.

8pm: Theater

William Mesnik’s drama “Three Songs,” highlighted by an outstanding cast--Mesnik, Charlotte Booker and Dan Manning--returns for a special three-day engagement. The play with music is about a leftist ‘50s folk trio attempting a comeback amid House Un-American Activities Committee blacklisting and the trio’s own conflicting feelings about success and social conscience.

* “Three Songs,” Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena. Tonight-Saturday, 8 p.m. $25. (888) 441-5979.

7pm: Pop Music

Carlos Santana and company mark their 30th anniversary with a new record deal (with Arista), CD reissues of their first three albums and another tour.

* Santana and Los Lobos at the Greek Theatre, 2700 Vermont Canyon Road. $20.25-$38.25. Today-Sunday. Friday and Saturday sold out. (213) 480-3232.