July 12: Celebrate pets and support the Friends of Long Beach Animals. The evening reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with wine, appetizers, and music. Bid on items in the silent auction, and purchase tickets for the raffle. At 7:30 p.m., a performance of My Fair Lady. Thursday, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. (562) 988-7647. $30. Purchase tickets online. www.friendsoflongbeachanimals.org