BEST BETS Sunday 12/30

Last Chance

Theater

”... And Then There’s Bea”--Bea Arthur may be best known for her tart-tongued roles on the hit shows “Maude” and “The Golden Girls,” but her six-decade stage, film and TV career includes starring as the original Vera Charles in the Tony Award-winning “Mame.” In her Broadway-bound solo show, the multifaceted performer shares her career journey through stories and songs, accompanied by composer-pianist Billy Goldenberg.

”... And Then There’s Bea,” Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, Thursday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $36.50-$39.50. (805) 583-8700 or (213) 480-3232.

Also closing Sunday and Monday:

“Neil Goldberg’s Cirque”--An all-ages theatrical fantasy, with choreographed acrobatics and aerial displays, humor, music, and feats of skill, strength and balance. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, Thursday, 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. $20-$45. (800) 300-4345, (562) 916-8500.

“Pinafore!”--Mark Savage’s wickedly incisive Gilbert & Sullivan parody has an exceptional cast, spearheaded by classically trained countertenor R. Christofer Sands. Celebration Theatre, 7051-B Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, (310) 289-2999. Today-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m. Also Monday, 9 p.m. Ends Monday. $25-$27.50; Monday, $60.

“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”--A true classic from a great American humorist, gussied up for a surprisingly uninspired stage musical version. Globe Theatres’ Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park, San Diego, (619) 239-2255. Today, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday, 2 and 5 p.m. Ends Monday. $15-$50.

“What’s Shakin’: New Architecture in L.A.”--The exhibition of architectural models ends Sunday at MOCA at the Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, (213) 626-6222. Today, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.