Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Aug. 17-24

 

Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.

EVENTS

 

Prosperity Market: Take part in the third annual Black business scavenger hunt and discover restaurants and stores, through Aug. 25. More than 75 Black-owned businesses in the Los Angeles area are taking part. Text #BBSH23 to 323-417-0465 to participate and earn points by texting the unique code for each business you visit. A pop-up market is planned, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27 at Hollywood Park. www.instagram.com/prosperity.market. www.prosperitymarketla.com/

818 Day – Celebrate the San Fernando Valley: My Valley Pass, Valley Relics Museum, Topanga Social and Westfield Toanga help to celebrate the San Fernando Valley’s own holiday, Aug. 18 (like, the area code, seriously) on Aug. 18, and also Aug. 19-20. Check out retro arcade games, nostalgic neon signs and pop cultural displays; tunes by DJs; see a display of Ectol 1 and DeLorean cars, Aug. 18-19 (in the Topanga Social parking lot) and two caricature artists, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 19. Local breweries will be part of the weekend: 818 Brewing; Hand-Brewed; Paperback Brewing Co.; San Fernando Brewing Co. Topanga Social will also have special “818” deals on menu items, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 18-20. Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. My Valley Pass: tinyurl.com/2f5jnu5j. Valley Relics Museum: valleyrelicsmuseum.org. www.facebook.com/westfieldtopanga and www.eatplaytopangasocial.com

Music Center’s Dance DTLA: Have fun learning new dance steps when expert dance instructors provide dance lessons and DJs spin the tunes. Final dance of the series is Bollywood, with Blue13 Dance Co., 7-11 p.m. Aug. 18. Lessons are free. No dancing experience required. Food and beverages will be available for purchase (no outside food or drink allowed). Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.musiccenter.org/dancedtla

Nisei Week Japanese Festival: The 81st Nisei Week events include special cultural activities, entertainment and exhibits throughout Little Tokyo, through Aug. 20. niseiweek.org

The Japanese American Community and Cultural Center presents the “Plaza Festival” — Aug. 19-20 — that includes entertainment, food and shopping, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 19; and on the second day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20 there will be a “Taiko Gathering,” with Japanese drum groups from across Southern California (Japanese American Community and Cultural Center, 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles). The week’s closing ceremony and “Ondo Street Dance Party,” 4-6:30 p.m. Aug. 20 (First Street between Central Avenue and San Pedro Street). NiseiWeek.org

KCON LA 2023: A celebration of Korean pop culture and pop music at a convention and concerts, Aug. 18-20. The convention has exhibits, panel discussions, products and meet-and-greet entertainers (an additional fee), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 18-20 ($30 admission). A KIIS FM K-POP Village will have surprises, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Gilbert Lindsay Plaza (corner of Figueroa and 12th streets) outdoors from the convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles (details on the pop-up here: tinyurl.com/5n6w2skk). Shows, 8 p.m. Aug. 18-20 (tickets $95 and up) at Crypto Arena, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Details and purchase tickets: www.kconusa.com/la/

Wings Over Camarillo Airshow and Classic/Exotic Car and Motorcycle Show: The event includes aerial performances, a classic car and motorcycle show, vintage and present-day military aircraft display, a STEM pavilion and a “Veterans Hangar,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 19-20. This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Korean War Veterans.” Airshow performances begin at noon. Admission in advance, $30; $20 for active military with ID; $10 ages 6-16 (bit.ly/3d07FgY). Credit card only if purchasing admission at the gate, $40. Bring blanket or chairs for seating (also, the viewing area is at the “east ramp” only). No dogs or pets are allowed. Details on attending here: bit.ly/3oPil4G). Camarillo Airport, 555 Airport Way. Updates: www.facebook.com/WingsOverCamarillo. www.wingsovercamarillo.com

La Bulla Lucha Libre Music and Arts Celebration: The 8th annual event that celebrates Lucha Libre — Mexican wrestling — and in particular Mexican luchador Psychosis (aka Psicosis and Dionicio Castellanos Torres), through an art exhibit (with artwork using copies of Luchador Psychosis’ mask as a canvas), a photography exhibit, music by El Conjunto Nuevo Ola, DJs Sizzle Fantastic and Sloe Poke, a fashion show, a bike and car show, live art, and vendors, 7 p.m. Aug. 19 to 1 a.m. Aug. 20. The main stage is hosted by actor-comedian Fabian Alomar. Minimum age: 21. Admission $20; $100 (no wait line; meet-and-greet; access to VIP room). No cash bar (bring cash for bar tips; no ATM at venue). Plaza De La Raza Cultural Center, 3540 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles. www.labullaevent.com

Brew at the L.A. Zoo: The Los Angeles Zoo holds the event with samples of beers and ciders from local craft and microbreweries, live bands, pop-up animal keeper talks and food for purchase, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 25. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $75 and $50 for designated driver; $125 and $75 for designated driver for early entry at 6 p.m.; VIP $175 and $145 for designated driver for early entry at 6 p.m., two lounges and a Hawaiian-style buffet (see website for details on VIP perks). Location, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. www.lazoo.org/brew

Festival Chapín Los Ángeles: Celebration of the culture of Guatemala with culinary demonstrations, artisan market and traditional marimba music and food, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 26-27. Free admission. Lafayette Park, 625 S. Lafayette Park Place, Los Angeles. www.festivalchapin.com and www.facebook.com/festivalchapinla/

Casa de Lopez Adobe tours: The historic 1882 home to Catalina and Geronimo Lopez has docent-guided tours, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 26. Docents discuss the Lopez family and their role in San Fernando Valley history. The adobe is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Free admission. Tours will be held either on the third or fourth Saturday of the month (check the website for varying hours and upcoming dates). Also, the tours coincide with the San Fernando Mall Outdoor Market. Location, 1100 Pico St., San Fernando. San Fernando Recreation and Community Services Department, 818-898-1290. sfcity.org/sfrecreation/#park-facilities

San Fernando Mall Outdoor Market: Theme is La Rue Sound concert special, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 26. Upcoming: Heritage Month/Oktoberfest, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 23. Location, 911 San Fernando Road (between South Brand Boulevard and South Maclay Avenue), San Fernando. www.facebook.com/sfoutdoormarket. Road (between South Brand Boulevard and South Maclay Avenue), San Fernando. www.facebook.com/sfoutdoormarket. www.myvalleypass.com/sf-outdoor-market

Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and new treasures, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Rain or shine. The market is always the fourth Sunday of the month. Pierce College, use parking entrance from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket and topangavintagemarket.com/visit

Malibu Lagoon Bird Walks: The Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society holds walks on the fourth Sunday of every month. A walk for adults, beginner and experienced, 2-3 hours begins at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 27. Bring your own binoculars or you may reserve binoculars, if available (Jean Garrett, 424-248-3801). Dress code suggestions: dress in layers; wear subtle colors; hats. Also, families/groups of more than seven people must make a reservation to ensure enough docents are available, 424-248-3801. There is a parking lot with meters installed (credit cards accepted in meters). No parking in shopping center lots allowed. Malibu Lagoon is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road, Malibu. Click here for calendar: smbasblog.com/schedule/#Mal-Lag. Details on walks and parking: smbasblog.com

Malibu Chili Cook-Off: The 41st event includes the cook-off (meat or vegan options; malibuchilicookoff.org/chili-faqs), carnival rides and games and a skateboard contest, Sept. 1-4. Hours: 4-10 p.m. Sept. 1; 1-10 p.m. Sept. 2-3; 1-8 p.m. Sept. 4. Admission to the event $30 (presale through Aug.14) and an increase to $40 (Aug. 15-Sept. 4) (admission is by online purchase only; no admission sold at the door; no box office at the event). Carnival rides are a separate price; pre-sale $50 and up (malibuchilicookoff.org/carnival-rides). Chili prices depend upon the vendor; most are $2 for a taste, and up to $14 for a bowl. Chili awards, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 2. Skateboard contest, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 3 (free to enter with paid admission to the event; see rules on the website: malibuchilicookoff.org/skate/). Event also includes food trucks and vendors (see the website for the list of both). The event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. Location, 23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu. Info and facts: malibuchilicookoff.org/info-faqs. www.facebook.com/MalibuChiliCookOff/. malibuchilicookoff.org

Los Angeles Union Station Trainfest 2023: Los Angeles Union Station, along with Amtrak, Metro and Metrolink, offers a look at the past, present and future with model train exhibits, tours of the building to learn about its history from 1939 opening, the artwork and the restoration, and to see rail equipment on tracks from various decades plus entertainment and shopping souvenirs. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 9-10. Free admission. Location, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles. www.unionstationla.com/happenings/train-festival-2023 and www.facebook.com/UnionStationLA

 

ONGOING EVENTS

 

Smorgasburg Los Angeles: Explore the open air food and drink market, some are vegan, plus vendors selling creative, eclectic merchandise, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20. Family-friendly beer garden. The market runs every Sunday. Check the website or Facebook for current vendors. Free admission. Absolutely no pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com and www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/

World of Barbie: Visit Barbie’s Dreamhouse and Camper Van and view exhibits of dolls and accessories from more than six decades, through Sept. 4. Hours vary by date and tickets are by timed admission. Admission $40.50 ages 13 and older; $31.50 ages 1-12. Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place. www.theworldofbarbie.com/

Bubble World: The Experience: Fun meets science as you wander through 10 plus rooms and immerse yourself into a world of bubbles, through Oct. 15. Tickets $31.90; $27.90 ages 65 and older; $23.90 ages 4-14. VIP tickets, group bundles and family passes are also available. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. For more information, feverup.com/m/127769

Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience: Drop-in to a 360-degree, two-story high projection show to experience the Dutch artist’s drawings, paintings and sketches. Hours: timed admission on various dates through September. Admission $34.90 ages 13 and older; $29.90 ages 65 and older; $20.90 ages 4-12; VIP admission is also available. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. vangoghexpo.com/los-angeles/#

Explore Vatican – Immersive Experience: Get a taste of visiting the Vatican and learn about the art, architecture and history, through September 15. Admission is by time (noon-6 p.m.) and date. Tickets $30 and up for ages 12-59; $28 for ages 60 and older and full time students; $21 and up for ages 4-11; VIP tickets available. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets sold at the door. Location, 516 S. Mission Road, Los Angeles. explorevatican.com/los-angeles/#experience

 

ART

 

Sovern LA: “Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin: Black Joy – Healing from the Inside Out.” Closing reception, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 26. Artist talk, moderated by Anefertiti Bowman, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 26. Gallery hours: by appointment-only; enquire by email at info@sovern.la. Exhibit is in partnership with SoLA Contemporary. Location, 5757 W. Adams Blvd. (at Spaulding Avenue), Los Angeles. www.sovern.la

Nicodim Gallery: “Thania Petersen: Zamunda Forever.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 9. Location, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions

 

ONGOING ART

 

Corey Helford Gallery: “The Fourth Wall – Four-Artist Exhibit,” by Chloe Early, Ian Francis, Hush, Ryol. Also, a “Five-Artist Exhibit,” by Aica, Bob Dob, Annie Montgomerie, Tada Koiichiro, Sean O’Meallie. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibits run through Aug. 19. Location, 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Shulamit Nazarian: “Wendell Gladstone: Spooky Action” and “Friends and Lovers,” the theme of kinship is expressed by 20 artists.  Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits runs through Aug. 19. Location, 616 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. 310-281-0961. Email: info@shulamitnazarian.com. www.shulamitnazarian.com

Control Gallery: “Shaniqwa Jarvis: Everywhere You Go, There You Are” and “Othelo Gervacio: Mind Flowers.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Aug. 26. Location, 434 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. https://shaniqwajarvis.com/. othelogervacio.com. www.control.gallery

Thinkspace Projects: “Mark Jeffrey Santos (aka Mr. S): Unchartered Paths” (Gallery I); “Clementine Bal: Magic Friends” (Gallery II); Jamiah Calvin (aka Miah the Creator): Reganomics, Cocaine ’80 and the ’90s Re-Up” (Gallery III); “Wiley Wallace: Woven Trails” (Gallery IV); “GoopMassta: Leader of the Pack” (the Doghouse Gallery). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Aug. 26. Location, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. Email: contact@thinkspaceprojects.com. thinkspaceprojects.com

Brand Library and Art Center: The Library’s “51st Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper,” with 98 pieces of art (out of more than 1,200 submissions) selected by artist-curator Ara Oshagan. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 1. Location, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. 818-548-2051. www.brandlibrary.org

Gagosian Gallery: “Honor Titus: Advantage In,” paintings and an installation. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 1. Location, 456 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills. 310-271-9400. gagosian.com/locations/beverly-hills/

L.A. Louver: “The Flower Show,” a group show with more than 50 artists interpreting flowers in their art. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday (summer hours). Exhibit runs through Sept. 1. Location, 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Details: tinyurl.com/28rucv4w

Nonaka-Hill Gallery, Highland: “Rokubey Kiyomizu VIII: Ceramic Sight,” sculptures. Gallery hours: noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 16. Location, 720 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-450-9409. www.nonaka-hill.com/exhibitions/60-rokubey-kiyomizu-viii-ceramic-sight/

Nonaka-Hill Gallery, Melrose: “Megumi Shinozaki: Now/Then,” flower-based artwork. Gallery hours: noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 16. Location, 6917 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. www.nonaka-hill.com/exhibitions/61-megumi-shinozaki-now-then/

 

BOOKS

 

Beyond Baroque Literary/Arts Center: Summer Book Hour at the Scott Wannberg Bookstore and Poetry Lounge offers discounts on new and used books, vinyl and selected merchandise and a buy-one-used-book and get half off a second used book, and other specials, 2-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Aug. 31. Check the website for complete details for the special deals in August. Location, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-3006. www.beyondbaroque.org. Details: www.beyondbaroque.org/bookstorelanding.html

Vroman’s Bookstore: Brando Skyhorse discusses “My Name Is Iris,” 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Alice Hoffman, in conversation with Camilla Belle, discusses “The Invisible Hour,” 5 p.m. Aug. 19 (ticketed event; reservations required; $30 plus fees; location, All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena; tinyurl.com/2bcj7m8m).Yunte Huang discusses “Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wong’s Rendezvous with American History,” 7 p.m. Aug. 23. Janeane Bernstein discusses “Better Humans: What the Mental Health Pandemic Teaches Us About Humanity,” 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com

Zibby’s Bookshop: Julie Gerstenblatt discusses “Daughters of Nantucket,” 6 p.m. Aug. 18. Kate Doyle discusses short stories in “I Meant It Once” and Alexandra Chang discusses “Tomb Sweeping,” 6 p.m. Aug. 22. Kara Alloway discusses the launch of “Most Hated,” 6 p.m. Aug. 24. Catherine McKenzie discusses “Have You Seen Her,” 6 p.m. Aug. 29. Patty Lin discusses “End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood,” 6 p.m. Aug. 30. Reservations required to attend all events; make a reservation on the website. Location, 1113 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 424-387-1744. www.facebook.com/zibbybooks. www.zibbysbookshop.com

Book Soup: Lara Love Hardin discusses “The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing and Healing,” 7 p.m. Aug. 22. El Martillo Press Authors Night, with Ceasar K. Avelar, Margaret Elysia Garcia, Donato Martinez, Greg Palast, 7 p.m. Aug. 23. Saul Austerlitz discusses “Kind of a Big Deal: How Anchorman Stayed Classy and Became the Most Iconic Comedy of the Twenty-First Century,” 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Chris Guillebeau discusses “Gonzo Capitalism – How to Make Money in an Economy That Hates You,” 7 p.m. Aug. 25. Ross Halfin signs his book of photography “Metallica: The Black Album in Black and White,” 6 p.m. Aug. 26 (ticketed event, $58.92 for book and sign-in line). Zev Yaroslavsky discusses “Zev’s Los Angeles: From Boyle Heights to the Halls of Power — A Political Memoir,” 7 p.m. Aug. 30 (ticketed event; reservations on the website for free to attend or $25 plus fees for the book and admission; event to be held at City of West Hollywood, Council Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood). Bookstore, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com

Diesel, a Bookstore: Paul Carter discusses and signs “Richard Nixon: California’s Native Son,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Jonathan Taplin discusses and signs “The End of Reality: How Four Billionaires are Selling a Fantasy Future of the Metaverse, Mars and Crypto,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Dan O’Brien discusses and signs “Survivor’s Notebook” (poems), “From Scarsdale” (memoir) and “True Story: A Trilogy” (plays), 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7. For reserved seating, purchase one copy of the book in advance on the event tab on the website page. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. dieselbookstore.com

 

CHARITY/FUNDRAISER

 

Community Bingo Night: American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 in La Crescenta host the 11th annual Bingo Night fundraiser for veterans’ programs in the local area, 6 p.m. Aug. 18. Doors open, 4:30 p.m. Admission $25 (food available for purchase and the event includes raffles). Purchase tickets in advance from members of the AL Post 288 or VFW Post 1614. Also, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Crescenta Valley Weekly Newspaper, 3800 La Crescenta Ave., Suite 260, La Crescenta, and also, 2:30-5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday at the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, 3131 Foothill Blvd., Suite D, La Crescenta. Location, Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, 2361 Del Mar Road, Montrose. Dick Clubb, 818-384-5761.

Fantastic Humans: The inspirational talk show, created and hosted by Andrea Westmeyer, holds a fundraiser for the Rhythmic Arts Project, a charity founded by the show’s guest Eddie Tuduri, 5;30 p.m. Aug. 26. The event includes an episode screening, a Q and A, a performance by a TRAP alumnus and professional musicians and a concluding reception. Tickets $50. Reservations required. Harmony Gold Theater, 7655 Sunset Blvd. (at North Stanley Avenue), Los Angeles. www.fantastichumans.com. pearldrum.com/artist/eddie-tuduri. Details and to purchase tickets: fantastichumanshollywood.eventbrite.com

LA Animal Services’ Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption and Donation Campaign: The ninth annual event runs through Aug. 31. laanimalservices.com. Details on the 2023 campaign: cleartheshelters.com

 

COMEDY

 

Gina Yashere – The Woman King of Comedy Tour: The British Nigerian stand-up comedian performs with Jamarcus Turner, Jackie loeb and Kalea McNeil, 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Doors open, 6 p.m. All ages. Tickets $25 and up. The Regent Theater, 448 S. Main St., Los Angeles. Details and tickets: www.ginayashere.com/

 

DINING

 

Black Restaurant Week Los Angeles: Discover bakeries, restaurants and food trucks, Aug. 25-Sept. 3. blackrestaurantweeks.com. blackrestaurantweeks.com/los-angeles-black-restaurant-week/

Amici della Musica: Valley Opera and Performing Arts presents an evening of songs from a variety of musical genres by Dylan F. Thomas, Shira Renee Thomas and Julia Timmons during a a buffet dinner at Caruso’s Italian Kitchen, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Tickets $59.79 (tax, tip and processing fee included; alcoholic drinks are a separate purchase). Reservations are required. Location, 10152 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 747-463-3358. voparts.org. www.facebook.com/VOPArts. augustamici23.bpt.me

Wine Tasting Dinner at Buon Gusto Ristorante: A five-course dinner with wines from Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Cost $85 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. Location, 15535 Devonshire St., Mission Hills. 818-893-9985. buongustoristo.com

 

DISCUSSION

 

Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America: The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 23. All experience levels are invited to attend. Make a reservation to attend through the email. United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Email: president@channelislandsega.org. www.channelislandsega.org

CIA  – Fiction vs Reality: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents Adam Sikes, former paramilitary officer with the CIA and a United States Marine Corps veteran (retired) and author of “Landslide,” discussing the topic, 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Free/donations are appreciated. Andrés Pico Adobe, outdoors, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). Voicemail, 818-365-7810. sfvhs.com and www.facebook.com/SFVHS/

Astronomy and Faith – How Do We Tell Our Story?: Friends of the North Hollywood Library present their inaugural Amelia Earhart Lecture on Adventure and Exploration begins with a talk by astronomer Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, director of the Vatican Observatory, president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation and author, on why stories help us understand science and religion, 1:30-3 p.m. Aug. 27. The talk will be in-person and also streaming on the library’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/losangeleslibrary). Los Angeles Public Library, Central Library, Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. www.lapl.org. Details: tinyurl.com/h72n7a3z. Reservations to attend in person are recommended on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/2stdbjds

Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California: The 2023-24 season of speakers: Goldie Hawn, Sept. 19; Moogega Cooper, PhD, Oct. 25; Liz Cheney, Jan. 30; Lisa Genova, PhD, Feb. 20; H.R. McMaster, PhD (U.S. Army Lt. Gen, retired), March 26; Thomas Friedman, May 7. Subscription packages on sale for the series, $210 and up (no single tickets are sold). Programs begin at 8 p.m. and there will be a question and answer session. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com. www.speakersla.com

 

FARMERS MARKETS

 

Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 24500 Main St., Newhall. www.facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket/

Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket

Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P

Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/

Northridge Farmers Market: A certified market, 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Location, 9301 Tampa Ave. Coastal Pacific Farmers Markets, 805-643-6458. coastalpacificmarkets.com/locations/northridge

 

MOVIES

 

Movies in Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: “Jurassic World Dominio” (2022), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Movies begin at sunset. Bring a blanket or low-back chair for seating. Final movie in the series: “Turning Red” (2022), Aug. 26. See the website for parking information. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org

Movies in the Park – NoHo Summer Nights: “The Sandlot” (1993), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Movies begin at sunset. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair. Free admission, but a reservation is requested from the online link. Final movie in the series: “Grease” (1978), Sept. 2. Valley Cultural Foundation presents the movies. North Hollywood Recreation Center, 11455 Magnolia Blvd. (behind the North Hollywood Regional Branch Library). valleycultural.org

Silents Under the Stars – King Gillette Ranch: A screening of “The Eagle” (1926), starring Rudolph Valentino and Vilmy Banky, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27. The film will be shown with live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla. Also, arrive early for a ranger-led walking tour, 6:30 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.hollywoodheritage.org/silents-under-the-stars. www.samofund.org/outdoors-calendar. Details: tinyurl.com/476twapv

 

MUSEUM

 

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Aug. 29: “Eternal Medium: Seeing the World in Stone,” through Feb. 11. Also, “Women Defining Women in Contemporary Art of the Middle East and Beyond,” through Sept. 24. Ongoing special exhibits: “Afro-Atlantic Histories,” with six sections including Maps and Margins, Enslavements and Emancipations, Everyday Lives, Rites and Rhythms, Portraits, Resistances and Activism, through Sept. 10 (the touring exhibit originated in Brazil). “Light, Space, Surface: Selections from LACMA’s Collection,” through Oct. 1. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $20; $16 ages 65 and older and students ages 18 and older with a valid ID, free for ages 17 and younger (reserving/purchasing an advance, timed-entry online is recommended). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org

California African American Museum: Open after renovations. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Parking $15 before 5 p.m.; $18 after 5 p.m. (in the blue structure parking lot; entrance to the blue structure is on Figueroa Boulevard at 39th Street.). Location, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. www.caamuseum.org and www.facebook.com/CAAMinLA/

Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 19-20 (choose other dates from the drop-down menu). Admission $15 and up. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/3kWHgjx. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics; valleyrelicsmuseum.org

 

ONGOING MUSEUM

 

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Timed advance admission tickets are available for the museum that explores the art and science of movies and movie-making. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission $25; $19 ages 62 and older; $15 students; free for ages 17 and younger; $15 extra for “The Oscars Experience.” Location, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Fairfax Avenue), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. academymuseum.org

African American Firefighter Museum: Artifacts, fire apparatus, pictures and stories about African American Los Angeles firefighters. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Donation. 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-744-1730. www.aaffmuseum.org

Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibits: “Sherman Indian School: 100 + Years of Education and Resilience,” through May (theautry.org/exhibitions/sherman-indian-school). “Imagined Wests,” how Southern California tells stories about the West through the museum’s collection of objects including art, clothing, pop culture and toys (theautry.org/exhibitions/imagined-wests). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $14; $10 ages 60 and older, ages 13-18 and students with ID; $6 ages 3-12. Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org

Bolton Hall Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Wish You Were Here – Postcards Sent from Sunland-Tujunga,” through Oct. 8. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission, but a $3 donation is appreciated. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: llhs@boltonhall.org. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org

California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Maya: The Exhibition,” with artifacts from the ancient Maya of Mexico and Central America. Also, “Mystery of the Maya” IMAX film (see admission for film alone or in combination with the exhibit). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits. Admission to “Maya: The Exhibition” is $21.95 ages 18-64; $19.95 ages 65 and older and ages 13-17; $14.95 ages 3-12 (bit.ly/3zfD8DA). Location, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org

Craft in America: Ongoing special exhibit: “Couples in Craft,” art in ceramics/fiber from Jim and Veralee Bassler, Susan Garson and Tom Pakele, Nobuhito Nishigawara and Lesley Kice Nishigawara, Yael Lurie and Jean Pierre Larochette, Susan and David Wulfeck, through Sept. 2. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free admission. Location, 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.facebook.com/CraftinAmerica. craftinamerica.org/page/center

Descanso Gardens: Ongoing special art exhibit in the Sturt Haaga Gallery: “O Horizon: Art of the Forest Floor,” through Aug. 27 (gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday). Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.  10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and student with valid ID; $5 ages 5-12. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org

Discovery Cube Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Festival of STEM,” through Sept. 4. Hands-on exhibits make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission $15.95 ages 15 and up; $13.95 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube. www.discoverycube.org

Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: Ongoing special exhibit: “Grand Views: The Immersive World of Panoramas,” through Sept. 10. The exhibit is in partnership with the Velaslavasay Panorama in Los Angeles (www.panoramaonview.org). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com/events/grand-views/

Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing special exhibit: “Myrlande Constant: The Work of Radiance,” through Aug. 27. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Free admission. Parking directions: enter from Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, turn left into the pay-by-space area of Lot 4 (198 Westwood Plaza). Location, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. https://fowler.ucla.edu/

The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Beyond the Light: Identity and Place in 19th Century Danish Art,” through Aug. 20. “Pastel Portraits: Drawn from Life?” through Sept. 17. “Giacomo Ceruti: A Compassionate Eye,” realistic portraits from the 18th century Italian artist, through Oct. 29. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required for now (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking $20 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu

The Getty Villa: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Horse and Rider from Albania,” a bronze statuette, from about 500 BCE, found in 2018 and on display to Jan. 29. Ongoing special exhibit: “The Gold Emperor from Aventicum,” through Jan. 29 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/aurelius). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. Free admission, but a timed-entry reservation is required. Parking $20. Location, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. www.getty.edu/visit/villa/

Grammy Museum: New: A special pop-up exhibit “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (at the Grammy Museum),” with Taylor Swift concert costumes and a music video, through Sept. 18 (fourth floor theater gallery; grammymuseum.org/event/i-can-see-you-taylors-version). Ongoing special exhibits: “The Power of Song – A Songwriters Hall of Fame Exhibit,” through Sept. 4 (bit.ly/413Mo9p). “Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience,” through winter 2024. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Admission $18; $15 ages 65 and older; $12 ages 5-17 and college students with ID. Location, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-725-5700. grammymuseum.org

Holocaust Museum LA: Ongoing special exhibit: “Sweet Home Sweet: A Story of Survival, Memory and Returns,” photographs in the Galicia Museum in Krakow, Poland, that were taken by Richard Ores depicting his family and friends life in Krakow before World War II and in the Krakow Ghetto during the Holocaust. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $15; $10 ages 65 and older; free for ages 17 and younger. Free admission on Sunday. Admission is by timed admission ticket. Location, 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: info@hmla.org. www.holocaustmuseumla.org

Italian American Museum Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio,” through Oct. 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission free; donations requested. Location, 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.iamla.org

Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Pokémon x Kogei: Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft,” through Jan. 7. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission. The museum is at Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles

Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Don’t Fence Me In: Coming of Age in America’s Concentration Camps,” through Oct. 1 (www.janm.org/exhibits/dont-fence-me-in). Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed on national holidays. Admission: $16; $7 ages 62 and older and children; free for ages 5 and younger (timed advance tickets required; no walk-ins). Location, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum. janm.org

Lancaster Museum of Art and History: Ongoing special exhibits: “Sages” and “Orly Cogan: Threads of Entanglement,” through Aug. 20. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Location, 665 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. 661-723-6250. www.lancastermoah.org

LA Plaza Cocina: The museum is dedicated to Mexican food and cuisine. The museum has a teaching kitchen and a store with culinary-related ingredients, cookbooks, decorative items and utensils used in making Mexican cuisine. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday). Free admission. The museum is part of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Location, 555 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. 323-397-8365. Email: cocina@lapc.org. lapca.org/

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.org

Museum of Contemporary Art: Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission is free but an advance online timed-entry ticket is required. Special exhibits are $18; $10 seniors and students; free for ages 11 and younger. Locations: the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles; MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-633-5351. www.moca.org/visit

Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. themuseumsfvnow.org/

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Ongoing special exhibit: The “Butterfly Pavilion” in an open-air netted enclosure, through Aug. 13. (timed admission, $8, with a general museum admission; nhm.org/butterflies). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $15; $12 seniors and students with an ID; $7 ages 3-12. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org

Petersen Automotive Museum: New: “Corvettes in Competition – Racing America’s Sports Car.” Ongoing special exhibits: “Inside Tesla – Supercharging the Electric Revolution,” prototypes of Tesla vehicles, historical perspective and design study, through Oct. 22. “We Are Porsche.” “Arsham Auto Motive,” life-sized vehicle sculptures and posters (www.petersen.org/exhibits). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $19.95; $17.95 ages 62 and older; $12.95 ages 12-17; $10.95 ages 4-11. Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org

Rancho Camulos Museum: Docent-led museum tours: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (tours are available on Sunday throughout the year). Donation $10. Rancho Camulos is the only National Historic Landmark in Ventura County. Directions: from the 5 Freeway, take the exit to Highway 126, travel 3.5 miles west of the Ventura County Line. The entrance is on the south side of the roadway. The museum is two miles east of Piru. Location, 5146 E. Telegraph Road. 805-521-1501. Email: info@ranchocamulos.org. ranchocamulos.org

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Auschwitz — Not long ago. Not far away.” Minimum age recommendation: 12. Purchase tickets in advance ($29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; details on the exhibit and tickets: bit.ly/3ZnnHW1). This special exhibit has been extended to Jan. 28. Regular museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.  Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org

Santa Monica History Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Coming Out West: LGBTQ+ Elders Share Their Stories,” through Dec. 17. Hours: 3-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $5; free for ages 11 and younger. Location, 1350 Seventh St., Santa Monica. 310-395-2290. www.santamonicahistory.org

Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare,” an original exhibition created by and on loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee; through Sept. 3 (admission is considered special admission price; www.skirball.org/museum/blacklist-hollywood-red-scare). “Peter Krasnow: Breathing Joy and Light,” through Sept. 3 (included in admission price with “Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare.”). “Chloë Bass: Wayfinding,” an outdoor exhibit with sculptures, through Sept. 3. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed for Jewish and national holidays (www.skirball.org/visit). Admission is by advance time-entry ticket for special exhibits, including “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball,” ($18; $15 seniors and students with ID; $13 ages 2-12; regular admission $12; $9 seniors and students; $7 ages 2-12; www.skirball.org/visit). Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org

Wende Museum of the Cold War: Ongoing special exhibit: “Vietnam in Transition, 1976-Present” and “David Bowie in the Soviet Union,” both exhibits through Oct. 22. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday (wendemuseum.org/about-us/visit). Free admission. Location, 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-216-1600. 310-216-1600. Email: visit@wendemuseum.org. wendemuseum.org

 

MUSIC

 

Sunset Concerts at Skirball Cultural Center: Ian Sweet, 8 p.m. Aug. 17 (free; reservations, tinyurl.com/2nhhhkee). Doors open, 6:30 p.m. for museum visit, food and the gift shop. All concerts in the series begin at 8 p.m. Parking $15 in advance; $20. Final concert of the season: Antibalas, Aug. 24. Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. www.skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts

Grand Performances at California Plaza: A DJ opens the evening, 7 p.m., followed by DannyLux, 8 p.m. Aug. 18 (doors open, 6 p.m.). Mark de Clive-Lowe presents “Jazz in the House,” 7 and 8:45 p.m., with DJ Colfo starting the evening at 6 p.m. Aug. 19 Reservations requested on Eventbrite from the website. Location, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandperformances.org

The Canyon: Grey Daze with Cris Hodges, with Devotional, a Depeche Mode tribute, and Sanctuary Sun, 9 p.m. Aug. 18 ($20). Headliners at 9 p.m. Doors open, 6 p.m. Ticket price listed is standing room only; table tickets require dinner purchase. Check website for other ticket prices, added ticket fee, dinner options and reservations. 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/

The Chainsmokers –The Party Never Ends: Concert also includes Two Friends, ARMNHMR and NOTD, 5-11 p.m. Aug. 19. Minimum age: 18. Tickets $65 and up; $155 VIP (must be 21 and older for VIP). Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. Details and to purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/yyjx56cx

Summer in the Hills – California Jazz Foundation: The jazz concert is hosted by Edythe Bronston and Mike and Alexander Werner Resnick, 7 p.m. Aug. 19. See the website for musicians. Tickets $100. The private residence address in Hidden Hills will be given upon a reservation. Details and to purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/4meau7v9

Niyaz: Farhang Foundation presents a performance of “The Fourth Light: An Immersive Multimedia Experience” by Azam Ali and Loga Ramin Torkian, 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Tickets $30 and up. Parking information (cap.ucla.edu/royce-hall). Royce Hall at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Court, Westwood. farhang.org/concerts/niyaz-the-fourth-light-an-immersive-multimedia-experience

Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park: Queen Nation, a tribute to the band Queen, 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Food vendors, 5 p.m. Free admission. Final concert of the season: FABBA, a tribute to ABBA, Aug. 26. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. santa-clarita.com/concerts 

Greek Theatre: Chicago, 8 p.m. Aug. 19 ($40.50 and up); Michael Franti and Spearhead, with Soja, 7 p.m. Aug. 20 ($20.50 and up); Darius Rucker, with Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, 8 p.m. Aug. 23 ($39.75 and up); Mt. Joy, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 ($29.50 and up); Lost ’80s Live, 6 p.m. Aug. 27 ($49.50 and up); Van Morrison, with Taj Mahal, 7 p.m. Sept. 17 and 19 ($59.50). Location, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. www.lagreektheatre.com/

Live at the Music Center – La Marisoul and Eliades Ochoa: Free concert under the stars, 8 p.m. Aug. 19. Free but reservations are requested at musiccenter.org/liveatthemusiccenter. Parking $10 at the Music Center Main Garage and the Walt Disney Concert Hall Garage. Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.lamarisoul.com. eliadesochoaofficial.com

Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Linda and Friends – a tribute to Linda Ronstadt, with emerging artist the Rayford Bros., 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 (tinyurl.com/2yyxaz3d). Emerging artists perform before headliner, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Free admission (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating); $15 VIP seat; $25 VIP seat and paid parking. Final concert of the season: The Long Run – Experience the Eagles, with emerging artist, Kiss the Scientist, Aug. 27 (tinyurl.com/425smb9w). See the website for parking information. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org

Agoura Hills Concert in the Park Series: Jumping Jack Flash, a tribute to the Rolling Stones, 6 p.m. Aug. 20. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair. Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. 818-597-7361. Flyer: tinyurl.com/4accu5ey

My Morning Jacket and Fleet Foxes: Concert, 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Doors opens, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $22 and up. Check the website for parking information. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Blvd., Hollywood. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/yn2wk34k

Boy George, Culture Club and Berlin: Concert, 8 p.m. Aug. 25-26. Doors opens, 6 p.m. Tickets $15 and up. Check the website for parking information. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Blvd., Hollywood. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/mucxrvet

Starlight Bowl: Euro Nights USA, with Bad Boys Blue, Samantha Fox and Liz Mitchell (lead singer of Boney M), 7 p.m. Aug. 26-27 ($55 and up; starlightbowl.com/events/euro-nights-usa-2). Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán, with Aida Cuevas and Lupita Infante, 7 p.m. Sept. 2 ($55 and up; starlightbowl.com/events/vargas/). Parking $10, cash-only. Location, 1249 Lockheed Drive, Burbank. 818-238-5397. www.starlightbowl.com

City of Westlake Village Saturday in the Park Concerts: Live From Earth, a Pat Benatar tribute, 7 p.m. Aug. 26. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food trucks, 6 p.m. Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. Details on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/2az28usv

Five for Fighting: Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik performs with a string quartet, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7-8. Tickets $57 and up. Bank of American Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/five-for-fighting

Taylor Goldsmith: The lead singer-songwriter for Dawes performs an acoustic concert, 6:45 p.m. Sept. 9. Tickets $70. Limited VIP parking $30. Pre-order food, beer/wine in advance. Reservations required in advance. Presented by Santa Monica Mountains Fund in conjunction with Tiny Porch Concerts. Proceeds go to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund. Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Highway, Agoura Hills. www.samofund.org/blog/samo-fund-presents-a-night-with-taylor-goldsmith

Carl Verheyen: The guitarist from the rock band Supertramp performs, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets $44 and up. Bank of American Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/carl-verheyen

Charlotte de Witte: “All Night Long” from the Belgian techno DJ, 9 p.m. Sept. 29. Minimum age: 18. Tickets $52.50. Shrine Expo Hall, 700 W. 32nd St., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/charlottedewittemusic. www.axs.com/venues/114364/shrine-expo-hall-los-angeles-tickets

Los Angeles Folk Festival: Two dates, 6 p.m. Oct. 7-8. Tickets $90 and up. Directions and parking: www.theford.com/visit/getting-here. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles. 323-850-2000. Details: tinyurl.com/3w7s63v9. www.theford.com

 

THEATER

 

Elephant Shavings: A world premiere of a play by Ron Sossi, the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble artistic director, about finding enlightenment, previews 8 p.m. Aug. 17-18. Opening night, 8 p.m. Aug. 19. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. on Fridays, Sept. 1, 8, 22 and 29. Also, no show on Aug. 25; shows at 8 p.m. on Aug. 28 and Sept. 18. Show runs through Oct. 1. Tickets $20 previews; $27 and up on Friday-Sunday; pay-what-you-want on Monday dates. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulvda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com

Smokus Pocus: Magic by Ben Zabin, 9 p.m. Aug. 18 and Sept. 9. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $35; $50 for a cocktail table for two (must purchase two tickets). El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. A glimpse of the show: www.smokuspocus.com. Tickets: elportaltheatre.com/smokuspocus.html

Grand Performances at California Plaza: Shonda Buchanan hosts “Black Voices Poetry Night,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25. A DJ set opens the program, 6 p.m. A reservation on the Eventbrite tab is requested. Location, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandperformances.org. www.grandperformances.org/events/black-voices-poetry-night-hosted-by-shonda-buchanan

 

ONGOING THEATER

 

Doris and Ivy in the Home: Theatre Forty presents a comedy by Norm Foster about gossip and love. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18-19 and 21-23; also 2 p.m. Aug. 20. Tickets $38. Parking available in the lot beneath the theater; enter at the intersection of Durant and Moreno drives. Location, 242 S. Moreno Drive, on the campus of Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills. theatre40.org

Crabs in a Bucket: Echo Park Theater Co. presents a satire by Bernardo Cubría about the impact of “crab mentality” on communities where members work against each other instead of together. Show runs 8 p.m. Aug. 18-19 and 21; 4 p.m. Aug. 20. Tickets are pay-what-you-want for previews and Monday performances; $34 for Friday-Sunday. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village. 310-307-3753. www.echotheatercompany.com

A Bella Incarceration: Echo Theater Co. presents the world premiere of a solo show, written and performed by Ann Noble, about an entertainer, a clown, jailed for an act of civil disobedience who contemplates what beliefs got them into jail. Show runs 8 p.m. Aug.22. Tickets $10. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village. 310-307-3753. www.echotheatercompany.com

One Moment of Freedom: A world premiere of a play by Marion J. Zola about Bet, an enslaved woman, who sued her enslaver in a 1780 court for the right to be free. Show runs Aug. 17 and 24-26; 2 p.m. Aug. 27. Tickets $35. Parking available in the lot beneath the theater; enter at the intersection of Durant and Moreno drives. Location, 242 S. Moreno Drive, on the campus of Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills. theatre40.org 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: William Shakespeare’s play. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and 24; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and 21. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. theatricum.com/midsummer-nights-dream/

Macbeth: William Shakespeare’s play. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 and 26; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, 17 and 23. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. theatricum.com/macbeth

Queen Margaret’s Version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses: The play by William Shakespeare. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 27; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3; dates through Oct. 1. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. Details: tinyurl.com/2ttubbhk

A Perfect Ganesh: The play by Terrence McNally about travelers in India. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and 25; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1; dates through Oct. 7. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. theatricum.com/a-perfect-ganesh

 

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