TGIF: “Thor” and “LBJ” in struggles

The blockbuster holiday movie season hasn’t quite started yet, and the local stages are – mostly – dark, but there are still quite a few options for entertainment and amusement in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area this weekend. Here’s a look.

Movies: “Thor” drops the hammer in “Ragnarok”

The big release is “Thor: Ragnarok,” a Marvel superhero film revolving around the Norse god. He’s imprisoned and must escape to help stop the end of the world. Sci-fi action and comedy starring Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum and Mark Ruffalo. Rated PG-13.

Other films of note include:

• “LBJ” is a drama about the rise and presidency of Lyndon Johnson (Woody Harrelson) with a special focus on the passage of the 1964 Civil Right Act. Also starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Bill Pullman. Rated R for strong language.

• “Last Flag Flying.” A father travels with two old friends for the burial of his son, killed fighting in Iraq. Starring Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne and Steve Carell. Rated R.

Stage: “On Golden Pond” opens

The Westminster Community Theater will open its production of “On Golden Pond” on Friday. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. 7272 Maple St., Westminster. For more information, go to www.wcpstage.com

Sports: Ducks take on the Preds

The Anaheim Ducks will host the Nashville Predators at Honda Center Friday at 7 p.m.