OPENINGS

Dance

Stephen Petronio Company and the Michael Nyman Band (Royce Hall, UCLA campus, Westwood, [310] 825-2101). The company performs the collaborative “Strange Attractors.” 8 p.m. Also Thursday, 8 p.m.

Jazz

Billy Strayhorn Tribute (Charlie O’s Saloon, Bar and Grill, 13725 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, [818] 994-3058). Singer Bill Henderson works with bassist John Heard and pianist Shelly Berg. 8 p.m.

Pop/Rock

The Concert--20 Years With AIDS (Universal Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, [818] 622-4440). Elton John’s AIDS benefit features performances by John, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, Craig David, Matchbox Twenty, LeAnn Rimes, Pete Yorn, Rufus Wainwright and Sting. 8 p.m.

Raul Malo (Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, [310] 276-6168). The Cuban American singer performs selections from his new CD, “Today.” 8 p.m.

Theater

“The Lion in Winter” (Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., [310] 827-0889). Alfred Molina and Kathleen Chalfant head the cast in James Goldman’s historical drama about royal family backstabbing and manipulation in 12th century England. Presented by L.A. Theatre Works’ live radio theater series and recorded for public and satellite radio broadcast. 8 p.m. Also Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4 and 7:30 p.m.