Plan Ahead

* Music Contest--Finalists in the 52nd annual Artists of the Future competition for young classical singers will perform May 20 at the Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Free. (818) 347-9938.

* Fantasy Fare--Dragonvale Fantasy Festival is slated May 20-21 at Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. $2-$7, under age 6 free. (661) 252-5662.

* Musical Theater--”Mamaleh,” a new musical by Mitchell Uscher and Roy Singer, plays May 20-21 at the Performing Arts Center, Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. $25.50-$27.50. (818) 785-8885.

* Acoustic Music--The 40th Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest will take place May 21 at Paramount Ranch, Cornell Road, Agoura. $5-$9, under age 10 free. (818) 382-4819.