Take a trip down the San Fernando Valley memory lane at Valley Relics Museum in Van Nuys. In the file photo: Vintage memorabilia at the Valley Relics Museum on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The museum houses historical items from the San Fernando Valley and beyond. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Prosperity Market’s Black Business Scavenger Hunt: Take part in the 4th annual event to discover Black-owned businesses included restaurants, services and stores, through Aug. 25. More than 100 Black-owned businesses in the Los Angeles area are taking part. Text #BBSH24 to 323-417-0465 to participate and earn points by texting the unique code for each business you visit. A pop-up finale market and block party and winners of the scavenger hunt will be revealed, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 1 (parking lot of Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen, 4427 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles). www.instagram.com/prosperity.market. www.prosperitymarketla.com/. Details on the event: www.prosperitymarketla.com/pages/events
American Begonia Society’s Show and Sale: The public is invited to see the judged begonia plants and visit the plant sale area to purchase begonia specimens, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 24. The event is part of the society’s 2024 National Convention, but the only part open to the public. Free admission. Location, Staybridge Suites (2680 Lakewood Blvd., Long Beach) and Holiday Inn-Long Beach Airport (2640 N. Lakewood Blvd., Long Beach). Marilyn Bauer, mjbauer@gmail.com. 949-636-3922. www.begonias.org
Festival Chapín Los Ángeles: Celebration of the culture of Guatemala including arts and crafts, food and marimba music, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 24-25. Free admission. Lafayette Park, 625 S. Lafayette Park Place, Los Angeles. www.festivalchapin.com and www.facebook.com/festivalchapinla/
Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration: The event celebrates the culture of Ukraine including musical performances and food, noon-4:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Food and drink available for purchase. Admission $28.52. Ukrainian Cultural Center, 4315 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. ukrainianculturecenterla.com. Details and to purchase admission, on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/5yxs23ap
Los Angeles Chinatown Hungry Ghost Festival: Cultural event includes ancestral altar installations, lion and dragon dances by East Wind Troupe, shadow puppet shows, martial arts demonstrations, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 24. Event is presented by artist-scholar Micah Huang and the East Wind Foundation for Youth. Free admission. Alpine Park, 817 Yale St., Los Angeles. Details: lahungryghostfestival.com/2024/04/20/guide-to-hungry-ghost-fest/ and lahungryghostfestival.com/about-los-angeles-hungry-ghost-festival. lahungryghostfestival.com
India Independence Day Celebration: India Association of Los Angeles holds its 25th event that celebrates the culture of India including dance and singing performances, food booths and fashion vendors selling clothing and jewelry, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 24. Also, a health fair, 5-7:30 p.m. Free admission. Hjelte Sports Center, 16200 Burbank Blvd., Encino. 310-343-9471. www.indiaassociationla.org. Details on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/india-day-grand-fair-celebration-tickets-981281638797
San Fernando Outdoor Market: The market celebrates August with a concert in addition to shopping, live music and food trucks, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 24. Free admission. San Fernando Mall, 911 San Fernando Road (between South Brand Boulevard and South Maclay Avenue), San Fernando. 818-850-3836. www.facebook.com/sfoutdoormarket. www.myvalleypass.com/sf-outdoor-market
Music Center’s Dance DTLA Birthday Bash: DJs present a variety of dance music to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dance DTLA, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 24. Complimentary ticket with a reservation ($5 handling fee). Net proceeds from this event benefit the Music Center’s free and low-cost programs. Check the website for parking or taking the Metro. Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.musiccenter.org/tickets-free-events/tmc-arts/dance-dtla-birthday-bash/
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and new treasures, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 25. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Future dates: Sept. 22; and other 4th Sundays of the month. Pierce College, Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/visit
Malibu Chili Cook-Off: The event includes the cook-off (meat or vegan options), carnival rides and games, Aug. 30-Sept. 2. The Johnny Strange Legacy skateboard contest, 3 p.m. Aug. 31 (information on Johnny Strange; how to participate in the event: malibuchilicookoff.org/skate). Hours: 4-10 p.m. Aug. 30; 1-10 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1; 1-8 p.m. Sept. 2. Tickets for a single day $30 (through Aug. 29); $40 (Aug. 30-Sept. 2). Pass for all-4-days $99. Free for ages 5 and younger. Admission is by online purchase only; no admission sold at the door; no box office at the event; malibuchilicookoff.org/buy-tix/). Carnival ride tickets/passes and game credits are sold separately (malibuchilicookoff.org/carnival-rides). Chili prices depend upon the vendor; most are $2 for a taste, and up to $14 for a bowl (malibuchilicookoff.org/chili-faqs/). Chili awards announced, 6 p.m. Sept. 1. The 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/). 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
ART
David Kordansky Gallery: Three new exhibits at the gallery: “Curated by Rashid Johnson: Bruts,” a group show (tinyurl.com/3fdvp2wu); “William E. Jones: Saturn Comes Again (tinyurl.com/bzmfkbf2); “Simphiwe Mbunyuza: Intlombe” (tinyurl.com/338wj6d7). Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Aug. 24. Location, 5130 W. Edgewood Place, Los Angeles. 323-935-3030. davidkordanskygallery.com
Nicodim Gallery: “Stanley Edmondson: Stanley’s Playground” (in #160 space) and “Tomas Harker: The Lightness of Being” (in the annex), #431). Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Both exhibits run through Sept. 14. Location, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions/stanley-edmondson-stanleys-playground. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions/tomas-harker-the-lightness-of-being. www.nicodimgallery.com
ReflectSpace Gallery: “(Be)Longing: Asian Diasporic Crossing.” 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 Sept. 22. The gallery is inside the Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. 818-548-2021. reflectspace.org. www.reflectspace.org/post/be-longing
Artist Co-Op 7: “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
Visual Journey – Artist Co-Op 7: A virtual exhibit from 12 members of the group, through Sept. 30. The exhibit is held in conjunction with the San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center. https://www.co-op7.org. View the exhibit here: www.sfvacc.org/
BOOKS
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library Used Book Sale: Find a variety of books, CDs and DVDs for sale, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 24. Proceeds go to support the Woodland Hills Branch book collection and programs. Location, 22200 Ventura Blvd. 818-226-0017. Details: www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/book-sale-friends-woodland-hills-branch-library-0
Book Soup: Daniel Rachel discusses “Too Much Too Soon — The 2 Tone Records Story – Rude Boys, Racism and the Soundtrack of a Generation,” 7 p.m. Aug. 23. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Autobooks-Aerobooks: George Levy discusses and signs “Texas Legend Jim Hall and his Chaparrals,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 24. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
Diesel, A Bookstore: Nicholas Meyer discusses and signs “Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell discuss and sign “Upworthy – Good People: Stories from the Best of Humanity,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Mansi Shah discusses and signs “A Good Indian Girl,” 3 p.m. Sept. 8. 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
DINING
Black Restaurant Week Los Angeles: Discover Black-owned bakeries, catering, restaurants and food trucks, and also bartenders and chefs, Aug. 23-Sept. 1. blackrestaurantweeks.com. blackrestaurantweeks.com/los-angeles-black-restaurant-week/
Smorgasburg Los Angeles: The outdoor food and drink market presents “BBQ All Stars,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 25. In addition, an “Ice Cream Alley” vendor area continues on Aug. 25 and Sept. 1. 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/
DISCUSSION
Made in California – The California-born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food and Restaurants that Changed America – Volume 2: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents a talk by George Geary, 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Free/donations are appreciated. The SFV Historical Society meetings are on the fourth Thursday of the month (not the last Thursday of the month). Andrés Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). 818-365-7810. www.georgegeary.com. sfvhs.com and www.facebook.com/SFVHS/
North American Trade Beads: Joseph M. Puglia discusses the topic, 2 p.m. Aug. 31. Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. 805-218-9146. www.vencolibrary.org. Details: tinyurl.com/4vxkx8wn
Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California – Thousand Oaks: Subscription packages are on sale for the 2024-25 season (no single tickets are sold). Speakers: Trevor Noah, Oct. 15; Malcolm Gladwell, Nov. 19; Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Jan. 14; Pete McBride and Kevin Fedarko, Feb. 11; Zanny Minton Beddoes, April 22; Emily Chang, May 6. Programs begin at 7:30 p.m. and there will be a question and answer session. Subscription prices, $210 and up (plus added fees). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com. www.speakersla.com/locations/thousand-oaks/
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
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
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/
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxcaxrn
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
MOVIES
NoHo Summer Nights Movie – Valley Cultural Foundation: “Coco” (2017), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24 (valleycultural.org/event/2024-noho-movie-coco). Free admission. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. North Hollywood Recreation Center (behind the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Public Library), 11455 Magnolia Blvd. https://valleycultural.org/concerts-events/noho-summer-nights/
Movies at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: “Elemental” (2023), sunset Aug. 24 (valleycultural.org/event/2024-movie-elemental). Free admission. Bring a blanket or low-back chair for seating. Upcoming: “Aquaman and the Los Kingdom” (2023), Aug. 31. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org. Updates: www.facebook.com/ValleyCultural/. Details: valleycultural.org/concerts-events/movies/
Singin’ in the Rain – Concert: The Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by David Newman, performs live-to-picture music from the 1952 film, 8 p.m. Aug. 27. Tickets $13 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. hollywoodbowl.com. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/3ktb6cm4
Silents Under the Stars – Friends of Hart Park: The fundraising event begins with music by Mild Bill and the Mild Cats, followed by a barbecue dinner and dessert and a silent auction, check-in at 6 p.m. Sept. 7. The silent films: “Bad Buck of Santa Ynez” (1914; starring and directed by William S. Hart), 8:30 p.m., followed by “Straight Shooting” (1917; starring Harry Carey and directed by John Ford), 9 p.m. Live musical accompaniment by pianist Ray Lowe. A fundraiser for Hart Park (including care of the barnyard animals and the bison herd). Tickets $92.55. Reservations required. William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita. Details abut the event: friendsofhartpark.com/silents. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/297ara2c
MUSEUM
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 24-25 (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. 818-616-4083. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics and valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: New: “Super/Hyper: The Ultimate Automobiles” and “Alternating Currents: The Fall and Rise of Electric Vehicles” and “Modern Concepts: Future Visions from the Recent Past” (through July 2025) and “Driven by Possibility: Wayno’s Road to Autonomous Transport” (through July 2026). Also ongoing special exhibits: “Eyes on the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape,” through Nov. 2024. “Best in Low: Lowrider Icons of the Street and Show,” through April 2025. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $21; $19 ages 62 and older; $13 ages 12-17; $12 ages 4-11 (a valid ID is required for ages 12 and older; www.petersen.org/tickets). Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
ONGOING MUSEUM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Ongoing special exhibits: “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: Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). 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: Ongoing special exhibit: “Simone Leigh,” a traveling exhibit, co-presented with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (artwork presented at both museums), through Jan. 20, 2025 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2024/simone-leigh). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Parking $20 before 5 p.m.; $24 after 5 p.m. (in Exposition Park). 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.,” through Sept. 2 (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 ages 18-64; $20.95 ages 65 and older and students ages 13-17 with ID; $15.95 ages 3-12; (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 Contemporary: Ongoing special exhibits: “Kyungmi Shin: Origin Stories” (www.craftcontemporary.org/exhibitions/kyungmi-shin-origin-stories) and “3B Collective: Highway Hypnosis,” with artwork from members of the Los Angeles-based 3B Collective — Adrian Alfaro, Aaron Douglas Estrada, Alfredo D. Diaz, Alexa Ramírez Posada, Oscar Magallanes, Rubén Ortiz-Torres — (www.craftcontemporary.org/exhibitions/highway-hypnosis). Both exhibits run through Sept. 8. 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
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Ongoing special exhibit: “Expedition: Dinosaur!” through Sept. 15. 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
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: Ongoing special exhibit: “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/
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “The Book of Marvels – Wonder and Fear in the Middle Ages,” through Aug. 25. “On Thin Ice – Dutch Depictions of Extreme Weather,” through Sept. 1. 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
The Getty Villa: 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/
Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Roxy: 50 and Still Rockin’,” through Sept. 2 (grammymuseum.org/event/50andstillrockin). “Hip-Hop America: The Mix Tape Exhibit,” through Dec. 31 (grammymuseum.org/exhibit/hip-hop-america-the-mixtape-exhibit). 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
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: “Yes, KAWAII Is Art – Express Yourself,” through Nov. 3 (www.japanhousela.com/exhibitions/yes-kawaii-is-art-express-yourself-sebastian-masuda/). 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 $18; $14 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/
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Permanent exhibits: “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
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “Ed Ruscha/Now Then,” through Oct. 6 (www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/ed-ruscha-now-then). “Simone Leigh,” through Jan. 20, 2025 (www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/simone-leigh). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $23; $19 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; these prices are for residents of Los Angeles County with an ID). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Martial Arts History Museum: Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $12; $5 ages 6-17. Location, 201 N. Brand Blvd. (corner of North Brand and Wilson Street; use entrance at 111 Wilson St.), Glendale. 818-245-6051. www.facebook.com/martialartshistorymuseum. martialartsmuseum.com/
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. Free admission; donations appreciated. 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: “Butterfly Pavilion,” through Aug. 25 (Admission to this special exhibit is $10 by a timed ticket and also, a general museum admission is required (nhm.org/plan-your-visit/nhm-buy-tickets). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). 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
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI,” through Sept. 8 (www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/star-wars). 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
Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak,” through Sept. 1 (www.skirball.org/museum/wild-things-are-happening-art-maurice-sendak). 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 $18; $13 seniors, full time students with ID and ages 2-17 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: Ongoing special exhibits: “Undercurrents I: Stories, Symbols and Sounds,” through Sept. 15. (wendemuseum.org/exhibition/undercurrents-i/). “Visions of Transcendence: Creating Space in East and West,” through Sept. 15 (tinyurl.com/2ef586nh). 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 Everly Brothers Experience: The Zmed brothers and the Bird Dogs Band perform a variety of songs from the legendary duo’s repertoire, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Tickets $45 and up. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/everlybrothersexperience.html
Hollywood Bowl: Pink Martini, 8 p.m. Aug. 23-24 ($15 and up for Aug. 23, tinyurl.com/yn8jpejn; $18 and up for Aug. 24, tinyurl.com/3ztsjuc3). KCRW Festival presents Mt. Joy and Local Natives, 7 p.m. Aug. 25 ($15 and up; tinyurl.com/3fywx74w). Toto and Christopher Cross, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 ($35 and up; tinyurl.com/2aj2wpxm). Fireworks Finale: Boyz II Men, with Paula Abdul, 8 p.m. Sept. 13-14 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 ($15 and up; tinyurl.com/4vc93ffr). Location, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. hollywoodbowl.com
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Aeromyth, the Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute Experience, and emerging artist American Superdrive, Aug. 25 (valleycultural.org/event/2024-aeromyth). Emerging artists perform, 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner (concerts end at 8:30 p.m.). Free admission (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating). Or: $20 VIP seat; $35 VIP seat and paid parking (purchase in advance). Parking: event parking begins at 4 p.m. (see the website for address and more information). Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
Classic Albums Live presents — Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours: 8 p.m. Sept. 13. Tickets $30.50/$58/$63. Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, Smothers Theatre, at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. See upcoming 2024-2025 performances at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts (arts.pepperdine.edu/events/). Details: arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2024-2025-season/classic-albums-live.htm
Jessica Vosk: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Tickets $28/$53. Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, Smothers Theatre, at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. See upcoming 2024-2025 performances at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts (arts.pepperdine.edu/events/). jessicavosk.com. Details: arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2024-2025-season/jessica-vosk.htm
Nick Carter: The “Who I Am” tour, 8 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets $57.25 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/nick-carter-who-i-am-tour
Kansas: The band’s “Another Fork in the Road” tour, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Tickets $57.25 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/kansas-50th-anniversary-tour-another-fork-in-the-road
Los Angeles Master Chorale: The chorale’s 2024-25 season opens with “Sing Joyfully,” a 60th anniversary celebration, 7 p.m. Oct. 6. Grant Gershon conducts the chorale in a program of choral works from the Renaissance to contemporary time. Tickets $59 and up. Check the details on this program (lamasterchorale.org/show-details/sing-joyfully-60th-anniversary-celebration-concert) and also upcoming concerts including “Festival of Carols” on Dec. 7 (lamasterchorale.org/season). Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. lamasterchorale.org
Eric Clapton: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Check the website for tickets. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. hollywoodbowl.com. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/47dmstxs
Andy Grammer: The entertainer’s “Greater Than: A One Man Show” tour, 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Tickets $57.75 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/andy-grammer-greater-than-a-one-man-show
Black Violin: Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus, along with keyboardist Liston Gregory, DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes, 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets $47.50 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/black-violin-a-20th-anniversary-celebration
ZZ Top: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets (check the website). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/zz-top
Ginuwine and Montell Jordan: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Tickets $57.25 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/ginuwine-montell-jordan
Sammy Miller and the Congregation: 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Tickets $41.90 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. www.sammymillercongregation.com/. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/sammy-miller-and-the-congregation
Rick Springfield and Richard Marx: An acoustic evening, 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets $69.50 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/an-acoustic-evening-with-rick-springfield-and-richard-marx
THEATER
The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latiné Vote: A satire by Bernardo Cubría, opens 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31; 3 p.m. Sept. 2; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14; and other dates through Oct. 20. 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. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/the-vote. www.theatricum.com
Jim Meskimen’s Impressions: Stories, music and impressions, 8 p.m. Sept. 13-14. Tickets $50; $75. Garry Marshall Theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. 818-955-8101. www.garrymarshalltheatre.org/jimpressions
ONGOING THEATER
Murder After Hours (The Hollow): The Group Rep presents the play by Agatha Christie, 8 p.m. Aug. 23. Tickets $35; $30 seniors and students; show photo ID. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Sept. 8. Lonny Chapman Theatre, main stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
Mourning Song: The Group Rep presents the world premier play by Brent Beerman about a woman, who has no memories of her childhood in Ireland, gains some knowledge about her past after experiencing an medical emergency, 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Tickets $30; $25 seniors and students; show photo ID. Show runs 7 p.m. Thursday; 4 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; through Sept. 15. Lonny Chapman Theatre-Upstairs (second floor; not wheelchair accessible), 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Show runs 7 p.m. Sept. 2; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23. 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. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream/. www.theatricum.com
The Winter’s Tale: The play by William Shakespeare, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Show runs 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7 and 15; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30. 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. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/the-winters-tale. www.theatricum.com
Wendy’s Peter Pan: A retelling of J.M. Barrie’s play “Peter Pan,” by Ellen Geer, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 8, 14, 21, 28; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. 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. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/wendys-peter-pan/. www.theatricum.com
Tartuffe – Born Again: The play by Molière, translated from the original French and adapted by Freyda Thomas, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30; and other dates through Oct. 13. 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. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/tartuffe-born-again/. www.theatricum.com
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