The Armando ShowDrew Carey hosts this edition of the weekly improv comedy showdown. The concept is simple: The celebrity host, or Armando, turns an audience suggestion into a personal and truthful improvised monologue. The crack iO West cast then performs scenes that, in turn, inspire a response from Armando. iO West Theater, 6366 Hollywood Blvd. 9 p.m. $10. (323) 962-7560. west.ioimprov.com.
In the Service of the Buddha: Tibetan Furniture From the Hayward Family Collection This exhibition organized by LACMA illuminates the beauty and craftsmanship of Tibetan furniture. Exemplary pieces feature vivid colors, gilding and other embellishments. LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Noon-8 p.m. Through April 3. General admission $12, students and seniors $8, children under 17 free. (323) 857-6000. www.lacma.org.
