all day MoviesForty years after debuting as...

all day Movies

Forty years after debuting as a Marvel Comics superhero, “Spider-Man” spins his way into the movies, following the lead of D.C. Comics rivals Superman and Batman. Tobey Maguire suits up for the dual role as the spider-bitten student Peter Parker and his web-climbing, crime-

fighting alter ego. Sam Raimi, who found the most success with cult hits “The Evil Dead” and “Evil Dead II,” directed; Willem Dafoe and Kirsten Dunst co-star.

“Spider-Man,” rated PG-13 for stylized violence and action, opens Friday in general release.

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all day Art

“C.O.L.A. 2002: Individual Artist Fellowships,” an annual exhibition of work from some of the city’s most prominent artists, opens Saturday at the Japanese American National Museum. Awarded by the city’s Cultural Affairs Department to recognize the achievements of L.A.-based mid-career artists, the grants enabled the creation of new work, including JoAnn Callis’ oversized photographic paintings of a baby, Alexis Smith’s painted installation “LUST/RUST/DUST,” a mural-sized painted landscape by Frank Romero and video installations based on circus and rodeo acts by Hilja Keating. Other featured artists include Robbie Conal, Meg Cranston, Margaret Honda and Daniel Wheeler.

“C.O.L.A. 2002: Individual Artist Fellowships,” Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. 1st St., downtown L.A. Ends June 30. Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; students and children, $3; children under 5, free. (213) 625-0414.

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8:15pm Pop Music

It’s been a few years since Alanis Morissette ruled the pop world, but her introspective explorations and social observations still draw a crowd. Her new album, “Under Rug Swept,” entered the sales chart at No.1, and she’s got a big headlining weekend in her adopted hometown, where she’s joined on the bill by one of rock’s top contenders, Ryan Adams.

Alanis Morissette with Ryan Adams, Universal Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 8:15 p.m. $27.50 to $50. (818) 622-444. Also Saturday.

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all day Festival

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over vastly superior French forces at La Batalla de Puebla in 1862. In America, though, Cinco de Mayo has become the Mexican equivalent of St. Patrick’s Day: a day when everyone wants to be Mexican. Olvera Street offers everyone that chance this weekend with a free family fiesta with more than 100 booths of food, arts, crafts, music, dancing, rides and a petting zoo.

Cinco de Mayo Festival, Olvera Street, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, near the intersection of Main Street and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, downtown L.A., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Free. (213) 485-6855.

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all day Festival

Besides offering a glimpse of a wide array of antiques--furniture, paintings, prints, rugs and jewelry from more than 65 dealers from around the world--the annual Los Angeles Antiques Show in Santa Monica in past years has attracted a cadre of celebrity shoppers, that including Barbra Streisand, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Leonard Nimoy and Steve Martin. In addition, Lectures about by experts in art, jewelry and vintage clothing are free. to show attendees.

Los Angeles Antiques Show, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15. (310) 455-2886.

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8pm Music

Caltech’s longtime pianist in residence, James Boyk, gives two free recitals of works by Scarlatti, Brahms and Prokofiev.

James Boyk, Beckman Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, 8 p.m. Free. (626) 395-4652. Also Sunday, 2:30 p.m.

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all day Movies

The normally elusive Woody Allen, fresh from a surprise Oscar telecast appearance in March, is everywhere this weekend. His latest comedy, “Hollywood Ending,” opens nationally, while locally there’s a New Beverly double bill of two of his best films, “Manhattan” and “Annie Hall.” This is topped off by the world TV premiere of “Woody Allen: A Life in Film,” a documentary by critic Richard Schickel, airing Turner Classic Movies.

“Hollywood Ending,” PG-13, opens Friday in general release; Woody Allen double feature, New Beverly Cinema, 7165 Beverly Blvd., L.A. “Manhattan,” Friday, 7 and 10:40 p.m.; Saturday, 3:15, 7 and 10:40 p.m. “Annie Hall,” Friday, 8:50 p.m.; Saturday, 5:10 and 8:50 p.m. $3 to $6. (323) 938-4038; “Woody Allen: A Life in Film,” Saturday, 5 p.m. on Turner Classic Movies.