TODAY’S BEST BETS

STAGE

The New York-based Acting Company celebrates its 25th season by presenting the West Coast premiere of its “Romeo and Juliet,” tonight at 8 p.m.

Cerritos Center, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. $28-$38. Also Saturday at 8 p.m. (562) 916-8500; (800) 300-4345.

JAZZ

CalArts faculty member and acclaimed trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith brings the school’s Jazz Ensemble to the South Bay, tonight at 7:30.

Wadada Leo Smith and Cal Arts Jazz Ensemble, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, (310) 519-0936. Free.

RADIO

The final program in the “United States of Los Angeles” series examines neighborhood pride and the challenges of adapting to multicultural L.A.

“United States of Los Angeles,” 1-2 p.m. (repeated 7-8 p.m.), KCRW-FM (89.9).

POP/ROCK

Just in case you missed St. Patrick’s Day in March, you can catch up by catching Irish music legends the Chieftains at the recently-reopened Royce Hall.

The Chieftains, 8 p.m., UCLA Royce Hall, $16-$45. (310) 825-2101.

TELEVISION

Pearl Jam doesn’t start its U.S. tour until June, but the band has a new single (“Wishlist”) being released next week, so Eddie Vedder, et. al., visit Uncle Dave tonight.

“Late Show With David Letterman,” 11:30 p.m., KCBS Channel 2.

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