2 & 8 pm: Movies

See an old-fashioned movie musical in an old-fashioned movie palace: The Alex Film Society will screen Stanley Donen’s 1954 classic “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” twice in Glendale’s opulent Alex Theatre. The film’s energetic choreography is by Michael Kidd, with Johnny Mercer-Gene DePaul songs. The cast includes Howard Keel, Jane Powell and Russ Tamblyn. A Warner Bros. cartoon and a newsreel from 1954 will precede the feature.

* “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. $6-$8.50. (800) 233-3123.

3 & 8 pm: Books/Music

Author and recent Hollywood producer Elmore Leonard (“Jackie Brown”) does West Hollywood this weekend, first with a book signing of “Cuba Libre,” his newest work that’s already been sold to the filmmaking Coen brothers. Later he’ll do a spoken-word and music event with the Stone Coyotes at the Viper Room. The connection between Leonard and the Stone Coyotes began last summer when the author was in Los Angeles researching his new novel, a sequel to “Get Shorty.” The sequel places its lead character, Chili Palmer, in the music business, and Leonard was looking for the perfect band to anchor the story. After seeing the Stone Coyotes at the Troubadour, a partnership was formed.

* Elmore Leonard “Cuba Libre” book signing, Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 3 p.m. (800) 764-BOOK. Spoken-word and music event with the Stone Coyotes, Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 8 p.m. $15. (310) 358-1880.

3 pm: Culture

Highland dancing, bagpipes and a bit of history are coming to the Forum this weekend in Scotland the Brave! The music and dance event will feature one of Britain’s foremost military bands, the Regimental Band of the Scots Guards, a 100-member ensemble featuring Highland dancers, a Ceilidh band and a vocal soloist. Also performing: the Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch, formed in 1739, whose distinctive tartan was devised by removing stripes from tartans worn by various clans. The regiment has fought in such famous British battles as Ticonderoga, Waterloo and the Somme.

* Scotland the Brave!, Forum, 3900 Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. $18.50-$40. (213) 480-3232 or (714) 440-2000.

all day: Snow Sports

SuperFly Slopestyle, a ski and snowboard competition, is gliding into Bear Mountain Ski Resort Saturday. Participate in or just watch this unique competition, not a timed event, that invites competitors to throw their best grabs and big air, and use their creativity and daring.

* SuperFly Slopestyle, Bear Mountain, Big Bear Lake. Registration 6:30-9 a.m. Competition begins at 10. Competition fees: $45 for amateurs, $75 for professionals. Free to watch. (714) 443-3801.

8 pm: Pop Music

He used to be called Prince, and he used to be considered one of the most compelling figures in pop music before he hit some rough creative waters a few years back. But the inconsistent musician’s Hollywood Bowl concert last fall marked a return to dynamic form, and as his tour rolls on in San Diego, he figures to party like it’s 1998.

* The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, Cox Arena, San Diego State University. $45.50-$105.50. (619) 594-6947

8 pm: Theater

Veteran actor Robert Prosky (“Veronica’s Closet”) headlines in a fully staged reading of David Mamet’s drama “A Life in the Theatre” at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Center. Staged as a benefit for Classical Theatre Lab, it’s a family affair: Prosky’s sons Andrew and John perform and direct, respectively.

* “A Life in the Theatre,” Lee Strasberg Theatre Center, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. $45 (includes post-show reception. (213) 960-5691.

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FREEBIE: Baltimore Consort music and dance, Pomona College’s Bridges Hall, Claremont, 8 p.m. (909) 621-8155.