Worth a million words

Nino Macuca and William Kenyon are painters for the Carlton Hotel Restoration Project. To honor their efforts, The ARTery presents “Painters of the Carlton,” an exhibit featuring Cuban inspired works by Macuca and spiritual renditions by Kenyon. Join the artists for an evening of good food, art, and conversation at the opening this Friday in Atascadero.

• “Painters of the Carlton” is presented April 16-May 25

Raise the roof

One of the greatest musicals of all time, “Fiddler on the Roof,” opens this Thursday at PCPA Theaterfest. Based on the stories of Yiddish writer Sholom Aleichem, the show features such memorable songs as “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” A new post-play forum is planned for May 5. Join in a question and answer session with actors, designers, production staff, and faculty after the show.

• “Fiddler on the Roof” is presented April 15-May 16 at PCPA Theaterfest, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria

Every dog has its day

Here’s something for all you dog lovers out there. The 14th annual Dog Days in the Park is this Sunday at Santa Rosa Park in SLO. It’s a perfect way to spend a day with your mutt. Activities include agility courses, flyball, Canine Good Citizen tests, and lots more. There will be also be a microchip implant clinic, pet photographers, canine demonstrations, pet vendors, low-cost vaccinations, and a dog show. So, grab your bitch and enjoy the day together.

• Dog Days in the Park is set for April 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Santa Rosa Park, SLO.
Info: www.slodog.org or 438-5851.