Get ready for the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, April 20-21 at William S. Hart Park in Newhall. cowboyfestival.org (Photo courtesy of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival)
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Chatsworth Blockfest: The Chatsworth – Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce presents the event that includes art, a beer and margarita garden, a comic con, games, live music, food trucks, vendors, pro wrestling and a Kids Zone, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 13. Free admission. Kids Zone ride wristbands $25; details on rides tinyurl.com/39wrffbu. Devonshire Street between Eton and De Soto avenues, Chatsworth. 818-341-2428. www.chatsworthchamber.com. Event details on the flyer: tinyurl.com/5869adaf
Earth Day Celebration: The event includes information on living a more “green” lifestyle, recycling information from Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (www.lacitysan.org), tree giveaways, arts and crafts, music, a display of Earth Day posters created by students and food trucks, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13. Free admission. Tarzana Recreation Center, 5655 Vanalden Ave., Tarzana. Details on the West Valley-Warner Center Chamber of Commerce flyer: tinyurl.com/43hjyx8e
Spring Crafty Kids and Barnyard Tour at William S. Hart Regional Park: The barnyard craft activity, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 13 (free; see the flyer for Spring Crafty Kids: friendsofhartpark.com). Make a reservation for a guided barnyard tour, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturdays (free tours; see the flyer: friendsofhartpark.com; 661-259-1750). Location, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall. Hart Regional Park office, 661-259-1750.
Paws for a Cause Pet Adoption at Malibu Farmers Market: Pet rescue groups in the Los Angeles area — brought together by Cornucopia Foundation’s CEO Debra Bianco — bring a variety of animals up for adoption, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 14. Location, 23555 Civic Center Way, Library Plaza, Malibu. www.malibufarmersmarket.net. www.facebook.com/malibufarmersmarket/
Californio Fiesta de Rancho Camulos: The fundraiser for the National Historic Landmark Museum includes a concert by cowboy balladeer Dave Stamey, docent-led tours of the buildings and grounds and an authentic vaquero buffet, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 19. Tickets $50. Reservations required. The event is held in conjunction with the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. Location, 5164 E. Telegraph Road (Highway 126, 10 miles west of the I-5 Freeway). Details and reservations from the Eventbrite link: tinyurl.com/3wzksmzk
Earth Day Los Angeles River Cleanup with LA Waterkeeper: Register in advance for the cleanup, 9-11 a.m. April 20. Registration required by April 17 (tinyurl.com/yama8f4x). Event location, North Atwater Park, 3900 Chevy Chase Drive, Los Angeles. 310-394-6162. www.facebook.com/LAWaterkeeper. www.lawaterkeeper.org
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival: The festival celebrates cowboy culture plus Santa Clarita Valley’s ties to cowboy/western films made in the area — and, of course, movie star William S. Hart — with three music stages (cowboy, country, folk, bluegrass performances), the New Buffalo Soldiers and their horses, living history areas, line dance lessons, a pioneer activities corner, food and vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20-21. The 2024 event has special concerts and events, most off-site, that require a purchased ticket and reservation; see details: tinyurl.com/3wzksmzk. Free festival general admission on April 20-21 ($100 VIP ticket that includes lunch and reserved seating at the festival’s Mane stage). Use the festival’s free shuttle site for parking: 22400 13th St., Santa Clarita (shuttle hours: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. April 20; 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. April 21). Location of the festival, William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall. cowboyfestival.org/
Bob Baker Day 2024: The 10th annual event, honoring Baker – founder of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles – includes puppet shows, games, music, craft and food markets and a raffle, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 21. Special guests include grand marshal Sid Krofft (Sid & Marty Kroft Pictures); bobbakerday.com/special-guests. Schedule: bobbakerday.com/festival-map-schedule. Free admission but a reservation is required. Suggested donation $20. Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. bobbakerday.com
Chatsworth Nature Preserve Earth Day Open House: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power presents the open house that opens with a Native American blessing ceremony, followed by guided nature hikes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27. The event also includes environmental and community resources information and live animal exhibitions. No dogs, drones, cigarettes of any kind, bikes or scooters. Entry gate is on Valley Circle Boulevard (west of Plummer Street). Street parking available with limited on-site parking, and overflow parking at Chatsworth Lake Church, 23449 Lake Manor Drive, Chatsworth. Shuttle service from the church to the event provided by Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee, Council District 12. Details, map and more information: ladwp.com/cnpearthday
ONGOING
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: Call the Poppy Reserve Hotline to find out information about the 2024 wildflower bloom and tips for visiting the reserve. Hours of the reserve: sunrise-sunset daily and year-round. Visiting rules include: stay on official trails; no wildflower picking; no drones; no dogs except service dogs (recommended to have distinguishing marker on service dog). Also, the Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center is open now through Mother’s Day (May 12 this year), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Parking $10. Check the website for a live stream view and a trail map (tinyurl.com/yv7h2rz4). Directions to the reserve (15101 Lancaster Road, Lancaster) and more information on visiting the reserve: tinyurl.com/yv7h2rz4. Poppy Reserve Hotline: 661-724-1180.
Descanso Gardens: Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and student with valid ID; $5 ages 5-12 (purchase online or at the door; the gardens are now a cashless venue). Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org
Smorgasburg Los Angeles: Outdoor food and drink market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14 (and ongoing Sundays). Check the website or Facebook for vendors. Free admission. No pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com and www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/
Wildflower Hotline – Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants: The Sun Valley-based foundation presents its 2024 hotline on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. The weekly reports, narrated by actor Joe Spano, are updated on Friday from April-May (depending upon this year’s bloom season). 818-768-1802, Ext. 7. theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline/
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Check the website for tour types and special exhibits. Tours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily (reservations online recommended; no guaranteed admission for walk-ups). Minimum age: 5. Ages 18 and older must show a valid, government-issued photo ID (security and identification and other rules before you book a tour: www.wbstudiotour.com/info/arrival-information). Admission for Southern California residents through May 31, 2024 is $58; non-Southern California residents $70 ages 11 and older; $60 ages 5-10. Parking $15. Location, 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank. 818-977-8687. www.wbstudiotour.com/
ART
Nicodim Gallery: “Yoora Lee: Shadow Etched in Stone” and “Maureen St. Vincent: Maenads” (Upstairs Gallery), both opening April 11. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 25. Location, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions
James Fuentes Gallery: “John McAllister: sometimes splendid seeming…stellar even…ripping.” Opening reception, 1-3 p.m. April 13. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 25. Location, 5015 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 323-380-6199. Gallery’s Instagram: tinyurl.com/2r8fe8yj. jamesfuentes.com/
dnj Gallery: “Breath-Taking,” a group exhibit by artists with cystic fibrosis. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. April 13. Also, an artist talk, 2 p.m. April 27. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; or by appointment. Exhibit runs through June 22. Location, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Email: pamel1@dnjgallery.net. www.dnjgallery.net. www.dnjgallery.net/current.html
Nazarian/Curcio: “Daniel Gordon: Orange Sunrise With Flowers, Fruit and Vessels,” photographs and sculptures. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. April 20. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 25. Location, 616 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. 310-281-0961. nazariancurcio.com
Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore: Art show and sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21. King Gillette Ranch, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. Visitor Center, 805-370-2301. allied-artists.com/events
Projecting L.A.: Thirty-two photographers’ work focusing on the people of Los Angeles (documentary, news story, street) will be projected onto an 80-foot-wide and 3-story-high viewing screen, April 27. List of photographers: www.thelaproject.org/photographers-2024. Food trucks, 6 p.m. Two screenings, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Free to attend but a reservation is required. Location, 713 N. Hill St. (Chinatown), Los Angeles. Details and to make a reservation: www.thelaproject.org/
Regen Projects: “Alberta Whittle: Learning a new punctuation for hope in times of disaster” and “By the Sea,” a group show. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 18. Location, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-276-5424. www.regenprojects.com
ONGOING ART
Lowell Ryan Projects: “Marc Séguin: Icons.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 13. Location, 4619 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-413-2584. Email: info@lowellryanprojects.com. www.lowellryanprojects.com. www.facebook.com/lowellryanprojects
ReflectSpace Gallery: “Shepard Fairey: Peace Is Radical.” (www.reflectspace.org/post/shepard-fairey). Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit runs through April 14. Gallery is inside the Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. 818-548-2021. reflectspace.org
Choice Contemporary: “Harry Potter: The Art of the Wizarding World,” artwork by Stuart Craig, Mary GrandPré and Jim Salvati. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through April 18. Location, 11706 Barrington Court, Los Angeles. 424-273-1012. www.facebook.com/choicecontemporary. www.choicecontemporary.com
Michael Kohn Gallery: “Rosa Loy: Glade.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 20. Location, 1227 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-461-3311. www.kohngallery.com
Nonaka-Hill Gallery – Melrose Avenue: “Saori (Madokoro) Akutagawa: Centenaria,” an exhibit marking the centennial of the artist’s birth in Japan (1924-1966) and her art career. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 20. Location, 6917 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. www.nonaka-hill.com/exhibitions/67-saori-madokoro-akutagawa-centenaria/
Thinkspace Projects: “A Better Tomorrow,” a group show (Gallery I); “Buakow Phasom: My Precious Things” )(Gallery II); “Common Ground,” a group show curated by Kristy Moreno (Gallery III); “Floyd Strickland: Higher Learning” (Gallery IV); “Abars: Beware of the Dawg” (The Doghouse Gallery). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through April 27. Location, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. Email: contact@thinkspaceprojects.com. thinkspaceprojects.com
Babst Gallery: “By Her Hand,” group show by contemporary artists — Nora Berman, Star Feliz, Marcelle Hanselaar, Sylvia Maier, Jamilla Okubo, Billie Q, Susana Wald. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through May 4. Location, 413 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. 424-600-2544. babstgallery.com/exhibition/her-hand. www.babstgallery.com
Gallery XII: “Paolo Ventura: The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls,” paintings. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through May 4. Location, Bergamot Art Center, 2525 Michigan Ave., Suite B2, Santa Monica. 424-252-9004. www.paoloventura.com. www.galeriexii.com
Hauser and Wirth: “Pat Steir. Painted Rain.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 4. Location, 8980 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 424-404-1200. www.hauserwirth.com/locations/40274-west-hollywood/
Corey Helford Gallery: “Okuda San Miguesl: Kisses Between Universe” (Main Gallery), “Travis Lampe: Small Time Buffoonist” (Gallery 2) and “Hidden Gems from the Studio,” a group show (Gallery 3). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 11. Location, 571 S. Anderson St. (enter on Willow Street), Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Artist Co-Op 7: New: “Touch of H’art,” interpretations of the natural world by local artists — Susan Ahdoot, Selina Cheng, Beverly Engelberg, Cheryl Mann, Debbi Saunders, Joi T. Wilson. Show is curated by artist Helen Kim. Gallery Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; closed on Sunday and holidays. Exhibit runs through Sept. 27. Encino Terrace, lobby gallery, 15821 Ventura Blvd. (between Densmore and Gloria avenues), Encino. Artist Co-op 7 contact, Jeanne Hahn, 818-885-8306 or jeannehahn@aol.com. www.co-op7.org
BOOKS
Book Soup: Ronda Rousey, a ticketed event for her memoir “Our Fight,” ($34.66; photo-op only and a signed book to be given out; register on the website), 6 p.m. April 11. Tricia Romano discusses “The Freaks Came Out: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture,” 7 p.m. April 12. Alvina Chamberland presents “Love the World or Get killed Trying,” 7 p.m. April 15. Cindy Rasicot discusses “This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda,” 7 p.m. April 16. Jorrell Watkins presents “Play House – Poems,” 7 p.m. April 17. Akashic Books All-Stars Party, 6 p.m. April 18 (list of authors scheduled to attend: tinyurl.com/yr9sbrj4). Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Don Winslow – Live Talks Los Angeles: Discusses “City in Ruins,” 8 p.m. April 11. Admission-only $20; $48 admission and signed book. Reservations required. Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre at New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. livetalksla.org/events/don-winslow/
Diesel, A Bookstore: Paul Cummins discusses and signs “A Family of Stars and Mud,” a collections of poems, 3 p.m. April 14. Will Cockrell discusses and signs “Everest Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Buildt an Industry at the Top of the World,” 6:30 p.m. April 16. A panel discussion by Suzanne Park, Abdi Nazemian and Jennie Nash on their books, 6:30 p.m. April 17 (details: tinyurl.com/3y4tf2tw). Jennifer Croft discusses and signs “The Extinction of Irena Rey,” 6:30 p.m. April 18. Free seating is limited at the outdoor events. Purchase a book in advance to reserve a seat (click on the website’s tab for the author’s date). Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com
CHARITY/ FUNDRAISER/ VOLUNTEER
Victory for Victims – 5K/10K Walk/Run: The 22nd annual fundraiser for the Center for Assault Treatment Services at Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 8 a.m. April 13. Schedule and registration fee: 10K Walk/Run, 8 a.m. ($40); 5K Walk/Run, 5:15 a.m. ($40); Canines for C.A.T.S Friendly Dog Walk, 8:30 a.m. ($25); Kids Fun Run, 8:45 a.m. ($25). Register on the website. Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, 11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. 818-785-4525. www.supportnorthridge.org/v4v2024
Our House Grief Support Center’s 5K Walk and Remember: Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer (andygrammer.com) gives a special performance at the fundraising event on April 14. Schedule: check-in/registration, 6:30 a.m.; “in-memory” ceremonies begin, 7:30 a.m.; the walk begins, 9 a.m. Registration fee $60; $50 ages 17 and younger (if you register online by April 12; event day fee $65; $55). Location, Woodley Park, 6076 Woodley Ave., Encino. Details on the event and to register: www.ourhouse-grief.org/ourhouse5k/
Northridge Woman’s Club Springtime Luncheon: The club’s annual charity fundraiser includes lunch, entertainment and a raffle, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18. Cost $75 (indicate “chicken” or “salmon” lunch preference on the memo line of your check). Send a check, made out to Northridge Woman’s Club, to: Northridge Woman’s Club, 9227 Reseda Blvd. #120, Northridge, CA 91324. A portion of the event’s proceeds go to the nonprofit Rancho San Antonio in Chatsworth (ranchosanantonio.org). Porter Valley Country Club, 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Porter Ranch. Contact Rosemary Galvan, 323-823-4915.
Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Join the group for clean-up projects in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects: https://volunteerscleaningcommunities.com/schedule-of-events. Information on the group and how to make a donation for clean-up supplies: volunteerscleaningcommunities.com
COMEDY
Straight for Pay Comedy with Cara Connors: Comedy by Connors, Jade Catta-preta, Kendahl Landroth, Jordan Myrick, Pat Regan and Vinny Thomas, 7:30 p.m. (sharp) on April 11. Minimum age: 21. Doors open, 7 p.m. Straight for Pay is a monthly comedy show and outdoors at the venue. Permanent Records Los Angeles, 1906 Cypress Ave., Los Angeles. caraconnors.com/tickets/
Christopher Titus – Carrying Monsters: Shows at 7 ($25/$35) and 9:30 p.m. ($30/$40) on April 13. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.christophertitus.com. elportaltheatre.com. elportaltheatre.com/carryingmonsters.html
Fritz Coleman: The “Unassisted Residency” show, 3 p.m. April 28. Tickets $35; $45 for cocktail table seating (must purchase two tickets for this option). Upcoming shows: May 26; June 23. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.fritzcolemancomedy.com. elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html
Netflix Is a Joke Fest: Check the website for comedians, schedule, tickets and venues, May 2-12. List of Los Angeles-area venues (including Hollywood, Inglewood, Santa Monica; West Hollywood): www.netflixisajokefest.com/venues. Updates: www.facebook.com/NetflixIsAJoke. www.netflixisajokefest.com/
DANCE
Urban Bush Women Dance Co. – Legacy + Linage + Liberation: Performance, 8 p.m. April 19. The dance company is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Tickets $39 and up. Parking information: cap.ucla.edu/royce-hall. Royce Hall at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Court, Westwood. www.urbanbushwomen.org. cap.ucla.edu/event/urban-bush-women
Heidi Duckler Dance: “Herald In, Examine Throughout,” a site-specific dance, choreographed by Heidi Duckler and with a musical score by Jessie Cox, 6 p.m. May 18. Tickets $80. Location, in front of the historic Herald Examiner building (1111 S. Broadway, Los Angeles) and inside the Downtown LA Proper Hotel (1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles). 213-536-5820. heididuckler.org/event/herald-in-examine-throughout
DINING/WINE
Fuil Wines Pop-Up Tasting Room: Owner-winemaker Matt Espiro Jaeger discusses and pours the winery’s current releases on a rotating tasting menu, noon-3 p.m. April 14. Minimum age: 21. Tastings $15 (purchase online or at the door). Walk-in or make a reservation on the website. Cheese/charcuterie boards available for purchase at the event. Future pop-up wine tastings will be on the second Sunday of the month. Location, Buvette Wine Bar, 15005 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. www.facebook.com/fuilwines. www.fuilwines.com/
Taste of the Valley – A Food, Wine and Spirits Festival: Valley Cultural Foundation presents the event that includes samples from local restaurants, 5-9 p.m. April 18. See the list of restaurants on the website. Live music by Doctor Wu, a tribute to Steely Dan band. Minimum age: 21. Purchase tickets in advance and online $125; $200 VIP (includes valet parking; one reserved seat; a gift card from Westfield Topanga). Tickets at the door, $150. Topanga Social at Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. valleycultural.org/event/2024-taste-of-the-valley/
Pizza City Fest: The event includes pizza samples from Southern California pizza makers, demonstrations and discussions, 1 p.m. April 27-28. See details for each day on the website. Admission $125 (per day); $200 per day VIP (enter at noon and other perks). L.A. Live, Event Deck, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. www.lalive.com. www.lalive.com/pizza-city-fest-la
DISCUSSION
Craig’s Colorful Collection of Captivating Clutter: The Little Landers Historical Society presents a talk on the subject by Craig Durst, 1 p.m. April 13. Donation $5. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave. (at the corner of Valmont Street), Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: llhs@boltonhall.org. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org
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
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
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/
MUSEUM
Martial Arts History Museum: The museum has relocated from Burbank to Glendale. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $12; $5 ages 6-17. Location, 201 N. Brand Blvd. (corner of N. Brand and Wilson Street; use entrance at 111 Wilson St.), Glendale. 818-245-6051. www.facebook.com/martialartshistorymuseum. martialartsmuseum.com/
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: April 14: “18th & Grand: The Olympic Boxing Expo” includes a Vendor Fair, noon-5 p.m. (tinyurl.com/mxmz47vf) and two panel discussions, “The Olympic Auditorium and the Legacy of Aileen Eaton: Women in Charge,” 1 p.m.; and “The Golden Era of Los Angeles Boxing: The Olympic vs The Forum,” 3 p.m. Ongoing exhibits: “18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium,” through May 19. “LA Starts Here!” “Calle Principal: Mi México en Los Ángeles.” Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.org
The Getty Villa: April 19: “Pictures Worlds: Greek, Maya, Moche Pottery,” through July 24. Ongoing special exhibit: “Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt,” through Jan. 25, 2027. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. Free admission, but a timed-entry reservation is required. Parking $25. Location, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. www.getty.edu/visit/villa/
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: April 20: “Filipino California: Art and the Filipino Diaspora,” through Sept. 8. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com. forestlawn.com/exhibits/filipino-california-art-and-the-filipino-diaspora/
Grammy Museum: New: “KQ Ent. (ATEEZ & xikes): A Grammy Museum Pop-up,” exhibit featuring two K-pop boy groups who are represented by KQ, a South Korean entertainment agency and record label, through June 10 (grammymuseum.org/event/ateez-xikers). Ongoing special exhibits: “Roxy: 50 and Still Rockin’,” through spring 2024 (grammymuseum.org/event/50andstillrockin).”Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience,” through spring 2024. “Hip-Hop America: The Mix Tape Exhibit,” through Sept. 4. 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
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 13-14 (see website for other dates). 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 at the door or online. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics and valleyrelicsmuseum.org
ONGOING MUSEUM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Ongoing special exhibits: “Outside the Mainstream,” through Aug. 4. “Shifting Perspectives: Vertical Cinema,” through Aug. 4. “John Waters: Pope of Trash,” through Aug. 4. “Significant Movies and Movie Makers,” three exhibits through Jan. 4, 2026: “Casablanca,” “Boyz n the Hood,” and Lourdes Portillo.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and Monday. Admission $25; $19 ages 62 and older; $15 students, age 18 and older with ID; free for ages 17 and younger. 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: timed entry admission, 1, 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday (make a reservation on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/4dx5xxhk). Donation. Location, 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-744-1730. https://www.aaffmuseum.org/
Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibits: “Sherman Indian School: 100 + Years of Education and Resilience,” through May 2024 (theautry.org/exhibitions/sherman-indian-school). “Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond,” through June 15, 2025 (theautry.org/exhibitions/reclaiming-el-camino-native-resistance-missions-and-beyond). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $16; $12 ages 62 and older, ages 13-18 and students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12. Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
Bolton Hall Museum: Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission; $5 donation is appreciated. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: llhs@boltonhall.org. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum and www.boltonhall.org
California African American Museum: Closed for repairs due to storm-related damage. Check website or Facebook for re-opening and also for off-site programs. 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/
California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Leonardo Da Vinci: Inventor. Artist. Dreamer.,” (californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/leonardo-da-vinci-inventor-artist-dreamer). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center’s permanent galleries, but there is a charge for special exhibits. Admission to the “Leonardo Da Vinci” exhibit: $22.95; $20.95 seniors and students; $15.95 (timed tickets are required for special exhibits, and also the Imax Theater; californiasciencecenter.org/visit). Location, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Craft in America Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Between the Lines: John Luebtow and Stephen Edwards,” through May 25. 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. craftinamerica.org/exhibition/between-the-lines-john-luebtow-and-stephen-edwards
Craft Contemporary: Ongoing special exhibit: “ART IRAN: Falling into Language,” nine expatriate Iranian artists have used forms of the Persian alphabet, handwriting and text in their artwork, through May 5. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $9; $7 ages 65 and older and students; free for ages 12 and younger. Location, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.craftcontemporary.org. Details on the exhibit: www.craftcontemporary.org/exhibitions/art-iran-falling-in-language/
Discovery Cube Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Doc McStuffins – The Exhibit,” based on the Disney Junior series, through May 11 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/events/docmcstuffins-exhibit). The Discovery Cube has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $18 ages 15-61; $17 ages 62 and older; $16 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org
Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing special exhibit: “I Will Meet You Yet Again: Contemporary Sikh Art,” through May 26. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Wednesday; noon-5 p.m. 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: “Conserving Eden,” through April 21. “Drawing on Blue,” through April 28. “Blood: Medieval/Modern,” through May 19 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/blood/index.html).”Hippolyte Bayard: A Persistent Pioneer,” photography, through July 7. “Nineteenth-Century Photography Now,” through July 7. “Camille Claudel,” sculptures, through July 21 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/claudel/index.html). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required (tinyurl.com/yu6fsv3s). Parking $25 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Holocaust Museum LA: Ongoing special exhibit: “To Paint Is to Life: Art and Resistance in Theresienstadt,” artwork from four artists who depicted life in the Theresienstadt ghetto during the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. Information about the exhibit that runs through Nov. 30 (www.holocaustmuseumla.org/topaint). 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: “Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon,” through Oct. 13 (tinyurl.com/mrrb4pbh). 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: “Design Museum Japan – Bridging Design and Life,” through April 14. 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 exhibits: “Giant Robot Biennale 5,” an exhibit of art by Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Mike Shinoda, Rain Szeto, Yoskay Yamamoto (co-presented by Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot), through Sept. 1. “J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist,” photography exhibit by the late James Tadanao Sata (1896-1975), through Sept. 1. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday; closed on national holidays (www.janm.org/visit). Admission: $16; $9 ages 62 and older and children; free for ages 5 and younger (timed advance tickets are recommended). Location, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum and janm.org
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $15; $12 ages 62 and older and students ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required (tarpits.org/plan-your-visit/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca,” through June 2. “Korean Treasures from the Chester and Cameron Chang Collection,” through June 30. “Imagined Fronts: The Great War and Global Media,” through July 7. “Dining with the Sultan: The Fine Art of Feasting,” through Aug. 4. “Vincent Valdez and Ry Cooder: El Chavez Ravine,” through Aug. 11. 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; prices are for residents of Los Angeles County). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Museum of African American Art: Ongoing special exhibit: Metro Art presents “Here: Arts and Culture Along the K,” through May 12. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, Level Two, Suite 283, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Crenshaw. 323-294-7071. Email: info@maaala.org. www.maaala.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 exhibits: “100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World,” the centerpiece of the exhibit is a display of the 125 carats Jonker I Diamond, the “largest stone cut from the Jonker diamond — the fourth largest diamond in the world when it was found in 1934” — through April 21 (nhm.org/experience-nhm/exhibitions-natural-history-museum/100-carats). “Butterfly Pavilion,” through Aug. 25. Admission to this special exhibit is $8 by a timed ticket (30-minute time slot) and also, a general museum admission is required (nhm.org/plan-your-visit/nhm-buy-tickets). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: New: “We Are Porsche,” through July 7 (www.petersen.org/porsche-75). Ongoing special exhibit: “Splendor & Speed: Treasures from the Petersen Collection,” through June 2 (www.petersen.org/splendor-and-speed). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $21; $19 ages 62 and older; $13 ages 12-17; $12 ages 4-11. Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Defending America and the Galaxy: SDI and Star Wars,” through Sept. 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and Jan. 1). Admission: $25; $22 ages 62 and older; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10 (purchase online here: tinyurl.com/mry5ne9h). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Santa Monica History Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Unhoused – A History of Housing in Santa Monica,” through Dec. 31. Hours: 2-5 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $5; free for 65 and older and ages 17 and younger. Location, 1350 Seventh St., Santa Monica. 310-395-2290. www.santamonicahistory.org
Skirball Cultural Center: 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 $12; $9 seniors and students; $7 ages 2-12; www.skirball.org/visit). Admission for the “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball” is an extra charge and by a timed-entry (purchase online). Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: Interior of museum is closed until 11 a.m. April 27 for installation of new exhibits. Check the website for details. 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
The Kingston Trio: Current members —Tim Gorelangton, Mike Marvin, Buddy Woodward — perform songs made famous by — Dave Guard, Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds — the original members of the folk revival group, 7 p.m. April 11. Tickets $65 and up. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.kingstontrio.com/bio. elportaltheatre.com. elportaltheatre.com/kingstontrio.html
The Canyon: Joan Osborne, 9 p.m. April 12 ($24). Geoff Tate (Queensryche) – Big Rock Show Hits, with opening set by Fire and Water, April 18 ($32). Doors open, 6 p.m. Headliners, 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Ticket price listed is for standing-room only; table tickets require dinner purchase. Two-drink minimum. Check website for other concerts, ticket prices, dinner options and reservations. Location, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/
Makiko Hirata: The pianist — known as Dr. Pianist — performs a recital of classical music, 1 p.m. April 13. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. musicalmakiko.com/en/. Details: tinyurl.com/42vxf3n5
Angel City Big Band: Vocalist Dylan Thomas performs with the band, 7-10 p.m. April 13. Dancing. Admission $15; $25 couples. Cash-only for admission and purchases at the bar and grill. Parking in the back. American Legion Post 826, hall, 5320 Fallbrook Ave., Woodland Hills. Bucky, 818-692-0701. angelcitybigband.com/#events
Spring Concert and Festival: Event includes activities for children and food trucks, 4-8 p.m. April 14. Music begins with Britney Beep, a Britney Spears tribute, 4:30 p.m., followed by Beatles vs Stones, a “musical showdown,” at 5 p.m. Free to attend; RSVP on the Valley Cultural Foundation’s website. Van Nuys – Sherman Oaks Park, 14201 Huston St., Sherman Oaks. www.beatles-vs-stones.com. www.facebook.com/ValleyCultural. Flyer: valleycultural.org/event/2024-vnso-spring-concert-and-festival/
Los Angeles Jewish Symphony – 30th Anniversary Celebration: The concert, conducted by founding artistic director Noreen Green, PhD, includes Symphony of the Holocaust, composed by violinist Shony Alex Braun, a Holocaust survivor, and also selections of music that span the symphony’s 30 years, 7:30 p.m. April 14. Tickets $72 and up. Location, Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Resnick Family Campus (formerly University Synagogue), 11960 Sunset Blvd., Brentwood. 818-646-2844. https://lajs.org/30th-anniversary/
Boris Allakhverdyan: St. Matthew’s Music Guild presents the clarinetist and the Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s, 8 p.m. April 19. Arrive early for a pre-concert lecture at 7:10 p.m. Tickets $45. St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave., Pacific Palisades. 310-573-7422. www.borisallakhverdyan.com. www.musicguildonline.org
Culture Clash – May the 40th Be With You: 8 p.m. May 4. Tickets $44 and up. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-8800. www.thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/culture-clash/
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Bagrock? Find out, 8 p.m. May 4. Tickets $35 and up. Bank of American Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. rhcp.scot. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/red-hot-chilli-pipers
Pacific Jazz Orchestra with Aaron Tveit: 8 p.m. May 11. Tickets $56; $69. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-8800. www.thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/pacific-jazz-orchestra-with-aaron-tveit/
Greek Theater – 2024 Season: See the schedule here: www.lagreektheatre.com/events/all. Location, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles (directions and parking information: www.lagreektheatre.com/parking-shuttle/directions). www.facebook.com/thegreektheatre/
Hollywood Bowl – 2024 Season: See the schedule, subscription packages (Classical Tuesdays/Thursdays; Jazz Plus; KCRW Festival; Sunday Sunset Concerts; Weekend Spectaculars) and special events: www.hollywoodbowl.com/campaigns/hollywood-bowl-2024-season. Tickets on sale now for: Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, 3:30 p.m. June 15 and 3:30 p.m. June 16, and also, Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop Is the Love of My Life, 8 p.m. June 29. www.hollywoodbowl.com/
THEATER
Can’t Live Without ‘Em: The Group Rep presents the world premiere of a play by Lee Redmond about a roomful of women discussing a man that they all know — but does he want to hear them? Opening 7 p.m. April 11. Show runs 7 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 4 p.m. Saturday; through May 12. Tickets $30; $25 seniors and students. Upstairs at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s 2024 Repertory Season: Tickets are on sale now for the season that begins on June 1 with Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale,” with various dates through Sept. 30. In addition: Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (June 2-Sept. 23); “Wendy’s Peter Pan,” a retelling of the J.M. Barrie play by Ellen Geer (June 22-Oct. 4); “Tartuffe: Born Again,” the 1664 play by Molière, translated from the original French and adapted by Freyda Thomas (July 13-Oct. 13); “The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote” by Bernardo Cubría (Aug. 24-Oct 19). Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Location, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. www.theatricum.com
ONGOING THEATER
La Traviata: LA Opera presents the opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Show runs 2 p.m. April 14; 7:30 p.m. April 18; 2 p.m. April 21; 7:30 p.m. April 24; 7:30 p.m. April 27. Tickets $25 and up. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-972-8001. www.laopera.org/performances/202324-season/la-traviata/
Freud on Cocaine: A comedy by Howard Skora, based on Sigmund Freud’s “Cocaine Papers.” Show runs 8 p.m. Fridays through May 3. Minimum age: 14 (parental discretion). Tickets $40; $50. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-687-8559. www.freudoncocaine.com
Could I Have This Dance?: The Group Rep presents a play by Doug Haverty about a family who, when faced with a medical crisis, discover issues that they are wary to discuss. Minimum age: 14. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through May 5. Tickets $35; $30 seniors and students. Lonny Chapman Theatre, Main Stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
In the Heights: Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents the 2008 Tony Award winner for best musical, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quíara Alegría Hudes. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through May 5. Tickets $33; $28 age 60 and up, and students; $22 ages 12 and younger. Location, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. 805-583-7900. www.simi-arts.org
Cinderella: Storybook Theatre presents a musical by Michael Paul and Lloyd J. Schwartz for children and their families, 1 p.m. Saturdays through June 8. Tickets $15. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. Reservations, 323-851-7977. www.theatrewest.org
Submit calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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