UP & COMING.

``The Invention of Heterosexuality,'' a provocative discussion with author and historian Ned Katz, will involve the audience in material from his book by the same name, 7 p.m. today in CSUN's West Valley Room, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. For more information, call Donald Hall at [phone].

``Herb Gardening and Herb Uses'' course will teach the history of herb uses, including ancient remedies and modern herbal applications, how to cultivate herbs and culinary uses, 7 to 9:50 p.m. Wednesdays, today through Oct. 23 at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Fee: $75. To register, call [phone].

Valley College Music Department Concert Series presents Richard Grayson performing piano improvisations at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Music Recital Hall (M106) on the campus, 5800 Fulton Ave., Van Nuys. For further information, call [phone], Ext. 349.

``The Magic of MGM: An Ice Capades Production,'' a multidimensional variety ice extravaganza, will bring to life the characters, musical themes and franchise properties from MGM's film library, featuring more than 30 skaters, champion gymnasts, bungee jumpers, pyrotechnics and high-tech effects. The ice spectacular will showcase such MGM and United Artists films as ``Goldfinger,'' ``The Pink Panther,'' ``Stargate,'' ``Tank Girl'' and ``The Magnificant Seven.'' The spotlight of the show will be guest star Kerri Strug, Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics, who makes her debut in live family entertainment. For the small fry, some young spectators get to participate in kids' rides during the show, which will take place Thursday through Sunday at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim; Oct. 9-13 at the Great Western Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Tickets: $12.50 and $16.50, with $2 off for youths and seniors. Call [phone], [phone] or [phone].

Learn about the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial at a free program presented by Kalust Ucar, M.D., and Donna Jackson, R.N., 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Glendale Memorial Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center Auditorium, Central Avenue and Eulalia Street, Glendale. Private lessons in breast self-examination with trained staff members will be available by appointment after the program. For reservations, call [phone].

``Parents of Adult Children'' or ``Whose House Is It Anyway?'' is the first topic of a series of free discussions, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Temple Solael's library, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. To register, call Eva Gladstone at [phone].