ART

THE PASSION OF ARMENTÍA An exhibit of works by Gustavo López Armentía, on view at the Reece Galleries, has been extended through next month. The Argentinian artist is best known for his mixed-media paintings, bas-reliefs, and sculptures. In his 11th solo show at the gallery, Mr. Armentía combines stark simplicity with high detail, often painting tiny human figures onto knives and forks and stretching his steel sculptures into wiry lines. The artist’s process involves pouring a mixture of marble dust, quartz powder, cement, gesso, and other elements into a mold, then casting it. While it is still wet, he paints and sculpts into the cast, sometimes incorporating found objects and photo transfers that explore his frequent narrative of dreams, travel, and immigration. Highlights include “La Pasion de Cantar” (“The Passion of Singing”) (2006), above. Through Saturday, February 9, Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Reece Galleries, 24 W. 57th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-333-5830, free.

DANCE

A STUDY IN SLEEP The Parsons Dance Company celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The artistic director and founder of the troupe, David Parsons, stages two eclectic programs, which include his “Caught,” as well as other pieces from the company’s repertory of more than 70 dances. This week, dances include “Kind of Blue,” “Sleep Study,” “Closure,” and Mr. Parsons’s signature piece. Tonight, tomorrow, and Sunday, 7:30 p.m., and Thursday–Friday, 8 p.m., Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Ave. at 19th Street, 212-691-9740, $25–$44.

DESIGN

YOUR WORLD UP CLOSE The Pratt Manhattan Gallery at the campus of the Pratt Institute presents “My World,” an exhibit of works by seven contemporary British designers. The pieces reflect what the designers perceive as our desire for a stamp of personal identity in the things that populate our lives — from mattresses to standing lamps. Highlights include Alison Willoughby’s installation “One” and “10 Skirts,” a collection of sizeless circle skirts juxtaposed with a stack of raw fabric. The garments are embellished with small collages of dye, glass, and other materials. Other featured designers include Peter Tragg, Danny Brown, and Neutral, the brainchild of Christian Grou and Tapio Snellman. Through Saturday, February 23, Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Pratt Manhattan Gallery, 144 W. 14th St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-647-7778, free.

FAMILY

MAKING A SPLASH “The Little Mermaid” is the latest in a string of Disney animated films to get the Broadway treatment. The fish tale features an extravagant set — the play’s heroine, played by Sierra Boggess, is submerged for a part of the time in waist-deep water in an enormous turquoise-and-gold orb. The plot follows a headstrong mermaid, Ariel, who risks her life vying for the love of Prince Eric, played by Sean Palmer. The musical’s libretto preserves tunes familiar to the movie’s fans, such as “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” and “Kiss the Girl.” George Tsypin is set designer, and a veteran of the operatic stage, Francesca Zambello, directs the tale based partly on a story by Hans Christian Andersen. Tonight, 8 p.m., open run, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St. at Broadway, 212-307-4747, $51.50–$121.50.

FILM

THREE’S COMPANY “Woman on the Beach” (2006), director Hong Sang-Soo’s wicked comedy of manners, follows a trio of 30-somethings who gather for a weekend at the beach during the off-season. Things quickly go wrong when a slumping filmmaker, played by Kim Seung-woo, falls for his pal’s girlfriend, played by Ko Hyunjoung. Confronted by his bespectacled pal, played by Kim Tae-woo, the auteur asks the woman at the center of the threesome to choose. (In Korean with English subtitles.) Through Tuesday, January 22, 1:15, 3:45, 6:45, and 9:15 p.m., Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-727-8110, $10.50 general, $5.50 for seniors weekdays before 5 p.m., $5.50 children.

MUSIC

MELODIES FOR MATING For those who can appreciate the pathos in a Bruce Springsteen tune, the New York Festival of Song and the Juilliard School present “A Modern Person’s Guide to Hooking Up and Breaking Up,” a concert dedicated to the music of loving and losing. The eclectic program includes selections by Leonard Bernstein, “the Boss,” Frank Loesser, and Paul Moravec, among others. Performers include Meredith Lustig and David McFerrin. Tomorrow, 8 p.m., the Juilliard School, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, between 65th Street and Broadway, 646-230-8380, free.

OPERA

BLACK MAGIC WOMAN The Gotham Chamber Opera and the Morgan Library & Museum present “Scenes of Gypsy Life,” a cautionary tale set to the music of Janácek and Dvorák. In it, tenor Garrett Sorensen plays a wholesome farm boy who is seduced by a sultry Gypsy woman. He abandons provincial life and joins her clan soon after. Tomorrow and Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave., between 36th and 37th streets, 212-685-0008, ext. 560, $35–$45.

THEATER

SWEET LITTLE LIES The Italian theater company Teatro Del Carretto makes its American debut with an adaptation of “Pinocchio” geared to adults. In this version, based on the traditional text by Italian author Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio (a carved wooden pup pet) comes to life, matures into manhood, and faces the prospect of making self-discoveries in a world full of danger. The play is performed in Italian, and directed by Maria Grazia Cipriani. Actors include Giandomenico Cupaiuolo and Elsa Bossi. Thursday–Sunday, 7:30 p.m., through Sunday, January 27 LaMaMa E.T.C., 74A E. 4th St., be tween Second Avenue and the Bowery, 212-475-7710, $20 general, $15 students and seniors.

COME ON DOWN! In her one woman show, “You Bet Your Life Live!,” comedian Lisa Levy takes on the role of game show host Basing the unscripted piece on the 1950s Groucho Marx quiz pro gram, Ms. Levy uses the original music and commercials employed by Marx. Audience members are encouraged to participate and an swer trivia in such categories as “Oprah!,” “Formerly Unanswer able Not Trivial Questions,” and “Body Functions.” Friday, 10:30 p.m., open run, the Green Room, 45 Bleecker St. at Lafayette Street, 212 239-6200, $12.

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