THE VALLEY / BEST BETS

Musical Theater The Music Theatre of Southern California’s production of “A Chorus Line” comes to Glendale this weekend for five performances. The 1970s show with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban contains adult subject matter and strong language and is not recommended for children.

* “A Chorus Line,” Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m., Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. $22-$42. (800) 233-3123.

Western Heritage

For more than 30 years starting in the late 1880s, Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show toured throughout much of the U.S., Europe and Britain. By 1900, Buffalo Bill was perhaps the most recognized person on the planet. A new exhibit, “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West,” will make its American premiere Saturday at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Griffith Park. Produced by the Royal Armouries of Great Britain, it is an unprecedented collection of Buffalo Bill Cody items, including an original 1867 Deadwood stagecoach, Annie Oakley’s rifle, and a gold and diamond pendant given to Cody by Queen Victoria. The show will run through July 9.

* “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West,” opens Saturday, Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. $3-$7.50. (323) 667-2000.

Cartoon Convention

Animation Expo 2000, a two-day trade show and educational event, takes place this weekend in Glendale. Hosted by the International Animated Film Society, the event will feature participation from all the major studios, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, displays by animation schools, suppliers, hardware and software companies.

* Animation Expo 2000, Saturday and Sunday, Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road. $10-$100. (818) 842-8330. Call for complete schedule.

Celtic Music

As a prelude to St. Patrick’s Day, the Raven Playhouse in North Hollywood will present a Celtic folk music concert featuring solo performers Willie Campbell, Janet Cornwell, David Key and Yavonne Dearth.

* Celtic Folk Music Concert, Sunday, 3:30 p.m., Raven Playhouse, 5233 N. Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. $5-$10. (818) 727-9014.