Plan Ahead: Next Weekend

* Theater. “Merton of the Movies,” George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly’s zany love letter to the silent film era, opens Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, playing Tuesdays-Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 and 8:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m. Also July 21, 2 p.m. Ends Aug. 1. $30 to $40; July 21 matinee, mezzanine seats available for $25. (310) 208-5454; (213) 365-3500.

* Theater. The famed Berliner Ensemble’s most-acclaimed production, “Arturo Ui,” comes to UCLA’s Freud Playhouse in Westwood, playing Wednesday to July 10 at 8 p.m. and July 11 at 4 p.m. $49 to $69; opening night gala, $125 (includes reception with the company). (310) 825-2101; (213) 365-3500.

* Dance. The annual Summerdance festival features Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana on July 8 at 8 p.m. in the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara. $25 to $31. (805) 963-0761. The company also appears in several free festival events through the weekend. (805) 963-0408.