TODAY: The Visual Effects Society, the TV Acad and the L.A. chapter of Siggraph present a panel on TV vfx. ATAS’ Leonard Goldenson Theater. La.siggraph.org
TUESDAY: Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye perform at a fund-raiser for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, hosted by Anthony Kiedis and Flea. Cafe Stella. Silverlakeconservatory.com
WEDNESDAY: Bob Iger will be feted by the Alzheimer’s Assn. at its annual Night at Sardi’s benefit. Beverly Hilton Hotel. Alz.org
The 16th annual Intl. Family Film Festival includes screenings of more than 85 pics, panel seshes and awards. Through Sunday at Raleigh Studios Hollywood. Iffilmfest.org
THURSDAY: The Korean-American Film Festival New York screens original features, short films and docus. Chelsea Clearview Cinemas and other venues through Sunday. Kaffny.com
FRIDAY: Gotham’s Film Forum screens a restored version of “Taxi Driver” to mark the pic’s 35th anniversary. Through March 31. Filmforum.org
SATURDAY: Betty White, Rico Rodriguez and Alyssa Milano are among the presenters set for the 25th annual Genesis Awards saluting movies and TV shows that raise awareness of animal issues. Century Plaza Hotel. Humanesociety.org
SUNDAY: Selena Gomez toplines a benefit concert for the City of Hope. Gibson Amphitheater. Cityofhope.org
MARCH 21: The AFTRA Foundation honors musician David Crosby, “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh and L.A. Dodgers broadcaster Jaime Jarrin with its Media and Entertainment Excellence Awards. Club Nokia. Aftra.org
The Intl. Documentary Assn. and Cinefamily host a conversation with “Hoop Dreams” helmer Steve James. Silent Movie Theater. Cinefamily.org
MARCH 24: The Writers Guild Foundation presents an evening with Diane English. WGA West headquarters. Wgfoundation.org
