Happening Friday: Jaguares at House of Blues Anaheim

POP MUSIC

Check out the fiery rock ‘n’ roll of Mexican alt-rock band Jaguares as it takes to the stage with Los Cenzontles for two nights in Anaheim. The band has gained an impressive following in the States, partly due to its social conscience. In 2007 it participated in an Amnesty International campaign to help alleviate suffering in Darfur. The House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $55. (714) 778-2583. Also Sun. at House of Blues, West Hollywood. https://www.houseofblues.com.

MOVIES

The American Cinematheque offers three nights of thrills and chills with “Escape Artist: A Tribute to John Carpenter,” a series of double features. The acclaimed filmmaker will appear in person to discuss his work during Friday’s bill of “Escape From New York” and “Escape From L.A.” Saturday continues with “They Live” and “Big Trouble in Little China,” and Sunday wraps with “The Thing” and “Halloween.” Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. $11 per night. (323) 466-3456. https://www.egyptiantheatre.com.

EVENTS

Crustacean connoisseurs have a full weekend to consider the lobster — as well as live music, dancing, street performers, pirates and shopping — at the annual Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival. A meal with fresh lobster flown in from Maine and all the fixings runs $18. Featured musical acts include Saint Motel, Dengue Fever, plus John Doe and Exene Cervenka of the band X. Ports O’ Call Village, 1190 Nagoya Way, San Pedro. 5-11 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. $9 for adults, free for children younger than 12. (310) 798-7478. https://www.lobsterfest.com.

ART

Up From the Vault: 85 Years of Treasures From the Warner Bros. Photo Lab. More than 150 images from the historic studio’s remarkable archive — some famous, some rare and unseen — will be on display. Some of the iconic film stars included are Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, Joan Crawford, Marlon Brando, Natalie Wood and the young stars of the “Harry Potter” films. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Lobby Gallery, 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., noon-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Through Dec. 12. Free. (310) 247-3600. https://www.oscars.org.