End-of-Week Culture

Add a little drama—or animation—to the rest of the week:

Oscar-Nominated Shorts All of the nominated live action shorts will be shown on Wednesday at 7:00. On Thursday at 7:00, the nominated animated shorts will be shown. Jacob Burns Film Center

Monterey Jazz Festival Terrence Blanchard, James Moody, Benny Green, and others "embody the scope and history" of one of the longest running jazz festivals. Thursday, 8:00. Performing Arts Center

Appointment With a High Wire Lady A play by Russell Davis. Thursday, 8:00. Schoolhouse Theater

José González and Friends The guitarist, José González, performs songs from his latest album. Friday, 8:00. Tarrytown Music Hall

Burial at Thebes The Mighty Theatre Company performs Seamus Heaney's take on Antigone. Friday, 8:00. Paramount Center for the Arts