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PET TRICKS

Want to have a cleverer pet? Stop by any PetSmart store today to learn “Three Quick Doggy Tricks.” Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (800) 785-0557.

FESTIVAL

The First Annual Taiwan Cultural Festival is today at the Torrance Cultural Center. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $2. (310) 791-5556.

MUSIC

The Museum of Television & Radio, Beverly Hills, presents “Leapin’ Lizards!,” a seminar with Stan Freberg. Wednesday, 7-9:30 p.m. (310) 786-1091. CQ

COMEDY

Tonight’s headliner at the Irvine Improv is comedian Kathleen Madigan. 4255 Campus Drive. 8 p.m. $10-$12. (949) 854-5455.

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Health-related events and support groups are listed in Monday’s Health section. Lectures, social events and volunteer opportunities appear in this section on Tuesday. Books and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.