The Fox Theater’s first event for the general public is the annual Smogdance Film Festival, which takes place Friday through Sunday at the newly restored Pomona theater.

Granted, it’s not exactly a singalong “Sound of Music” in the mainstream-appeal sweepstakes, but Smogdance is usually diverting, and the setting is worth the $10 admission all by itself.

You can read more about the festival in today’s column and by going to the festival website: www.smogdance.com.