“Nights of the Jack” is a self-guided walk along a trail of carved pumpkins set in illuminated theme installations. The event runs on selected dates Oct. 3-Nov. 2. 2024 at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. In the file photo, a large display of pumpkins at “Nights of the Jack” on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, CA. (Photo by David Crane, 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
Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival: Make a plan for the event that offers a multitude of activities, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Check the website for what activities are available, Monday-Friday (admission for Monday-Friday is “at the gate only”). The special theme weekends: “Farm Country,” Oct. 5-6; “Antique Tractor,” Oct. 12-13; “Wild West,” Oct. 19-20; “All About Pumpkins,” Oct. 26-27. Admission: online tickets are required on weekends; tickets are sold by entry time and date; purchase online tickets in advance prior to arrival. Location, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. Details: https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest/
Nights of the Jack: Family-friendly Halloween event with illuminated jack-o-lanterns set in theme installations on a nearly one-mile walking trail, plus live pumpkin carving demonstrations, face painting, a psychic, a souvenir shop, food trucks and, for ages 21 and older, a “Spookeasy” bar, 6 p.m. Oct. 3 (purchase admission by time slots, 6:30-9 p.m.). Event hours: 6-10:30 p.m. on selected dates through Nov. 2. Admission, however, is by timed ticket only: time slots from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. No tickets sold at the door. No refunds. Rain does not cancel event. Details about attending: nightsofthejack.com/faq/. Parking pass $9.99 (required in order to park on the grounds). Admission $29.99 and up (price varies by day of the week; plus fees); free for ages 2 and younger; there is also a VIP “any time” price. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.nightsofthejack.com
Circus Vargas – Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!: Acrobats, aerialists, comedians, jugglers, and singers — including ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson — entertain under the circus’ big top tent, 7 p.m. Oct. 3-4. Show runs 12:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Oct. 5; noon, 3 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7; 7 p.m. Oct. 9-10; 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 11; time varies by dates through Oct. 14 (tinyurl.com/545t6bye). Tickets start at $35; $30 ages 60 and older; $25 ages 2-10; see the arena map for other options. Promenade Mall, Topanga Canyon Boulevard at Erwin Street, Woodland Hills. 877-468-3861. www.circusvargas.com
Descanso Gardens: Tickets are on sale now for “Carved,” a display of lit-up jack-o-lanterns and other installations, for dates Oct. 4-30 (timed tickets, starting at 6 p.m., must be purchased in advance; $35-$45; $25-$30 ages 2-12; tinyurl.com/4f56m8nx). In addition, for “Enchanted — Forest of Light,” Nov. 17-Jan. 5 (timed tickets, starting at 5:30 p.m., must be purchased in advance; prices vary per date; www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-tickets). Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org
Agoura Hills – Reyes Adobe Days Festival: The festival’s 20th anniversary celebrates art and culture at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site. The “Night at the Adobe” (for adults age 21 and older only) offers a tour of the site, live music, beer and wine sampling, artisan and craft vendors, 6 p.m. Oct. 4 ($15 in advance; $20 at the door; includes hors d’oeuvres and one complimentary beverage; tinyurl.com/pnkw8n9u). Reyes Adobe Days Parade — grand marshal Jerry O’Connell — is at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 and begins at Reyes Adobe Road and Lake Lindero Drive (ending at the adobe site). The Day at the Adobe Festival includes activities, live music, cultural performances, a beer and wine garden, and food trucks, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5-6. Free admission to the festival. Location, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills. www.reyesadobedays.org
Forneris Farms – Happiness Is…a Corn Maze!: Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip, Peanuts Worldwide selected the Mission Hills-based Forneris Farms (one of more than 75 farms in North America to be selected) to create a “Peanuts” maze. The Forneris Farms maze covers two and a half acres — Snoopy inside of a smiling jack-o-lantern. The corn maze’s opening weekend is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5-6. Maze hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 1-5 p.m. Monday and Friday; through Nov. 3. Admission: corn maze $15 plus a required $5 for “Pumpkin Patch” entry (see details on the website). The farm’s “Pumpkin Patch” and market are open, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (fornerisfarms.com/pumpkin-patch). Frequently asked questions: fornerisfarms.com/know-before-you-go. No pets allowed. Forneris Farms is cash-only for all events and farm market purchases. Location, 15200 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. 818-361-0714. www.facebook.com/FornerisFarms. fornerisfarms.com/corn-maze.
Hart of the West Pow Wow: The 30th annual celebration of Native American culture includes traditional dance and music, craft and food vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 5 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6. Master of Ceremonies: Glen Begay. The event is presented by the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, Friends of William S. Hart Park and Museum and the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. Free admission. William S. Hart Regional Park, picnic area, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall. 661-259-1750. www.facebook.com/friendsofhartpark/. www.facebook.com/tataviam
Harvest of Colors Quilt Show: Coastal Quilters of Santa Barbara and Goleta hold the event that includes traditional, art and modern quilts made by the group, quilting demonstrations and vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6. Admission $18 (good for both days); free for ages 12 and younger. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real (from Highway 101, use the exit at Las Positas Road: earlwarren.com/venue-rental/maps-directions), Santa Barbara. www.coastalquilters.org/quiltshow.html
Los Angeles Italian Festival: Celebrating Italian American Heritage Month, the event includes comedy and musical entertainment, food vendors and children’s activities, 2-10 p.m. Oct. 5. Admission $10; free for ages 11 and younger (admission on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/x8jyps4e). Location, 1651 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. 323-952-3378. www.thelosangelesitalianfestival.com. www.facebook.com/laitalianfest
Chatsworth Historical Society’s Pioneer Day: The 32nd annual event includes “chores of yore,” beekeeping information, blacksmith, butter churning, leather crafts, corn husk dolls, “gold” panning, rock chippers, a bake sale, learn Morse code at the telegraph station, spinning wheel demonstration, and woodcarvers, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6. Also, tour the 1911 homestead and view the museum’s exhibits. Admission/Donation $5; $1 ages 5-11. Event is held at the Homestead Acre at Chatsworth Park South (west end of Devonshire Street), 10385 Shadow Oak Drive. Due to very limited parking at the site, use parking lot and shuttle at the Chatsworth Train Depot, 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road. 818-882-5614. chatsworthhistory.com. See the flyer for more details: www.facebook.com/HomesteadAcre
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Enchanted Halloween Evenings: A mix of science, magic and Halloween fun for families, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 19 and 26. Event includes a “LED Robot Dance Party,” “Wonders of Wizardry” stage show, a hay bale maze, a costume contest and trick-or-treat stations. Tickets $24 per person (purchase in advance; limited capacity for each date). Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. Details and to purchase tickets www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/events/enchanted-halloween/
Art Deco Society of Los Angeles’ Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour: Historians and re-enactors give guided tours of grave sites of Hollywood movie stars and Los Angeles personalities, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 13. Tickets are by timed admission, $30 (plus fee online); $35 cash-only at the door (if the tour isn’t sold out; exact amount requested). Parking and check-in are in the lot behind the Cathedral Mausoleum (southeast corner of the cemetery). Location, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. 310-659-3326. Email: artdeco@adsla.org. https://artdecola.org/events-calendar/hollywoodforeverwalkingtour-2024
Quilting in the Valley Fall Boutique: Valley Quiltmakers Guild and the San Fernando Valley Quilt Association sell holiday items and quilts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19. Location, Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Email: sfvalleyquiltguild@gmail.com. www.valleyquiltmakersguild.com/
ART
Saxon Brice – Romantic Portraiture in the 21st Century: A solo exhibit “VIBE//SHIFT.” Opening reception, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 3. Exhibit runs through Oct. 10. Location, In the Meantime, 512 N. Hooover St., Los Angeles. www.instagram.com/saxisfaction/. saxonbrice.com/
ONGOING ART
Art Galleries at California State University Northridge – West Gallery: “iwitness: Narratives of Resistance,” a multimedia exhibit including portraits and oral history from survivors of the 1915-23 genocide of the Western Armenian population — organized by artists Ara Oshagan and Levon Parian, whose families are from Western Armenia. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; noon-7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; by appointment Friday-Saturday; closed on Sunday and on campus holidays. Exhibit runs through Oct. 22. Use parking lot E6 (parking permit, $10.45, at the lot’s self-serve dispensers). CSUN Art Galleries are in the Art and Design Center on North University Drive (Plummer Street), between Etiwanda and Lindley avenues, Northridge. CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-1200. www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/art-galleries
Corey Helford Gallery: “Kai Clements (of Kai & Sunny) — Spirited Away” (main gallery); and “Andrea Guzzetta — Afterglow” and “Kiseok Kim — Plastic” (the latter two are in gallery 3). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Oct. 26. Location, 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
BOOKS
Diesel, A Bookstore: Henry Laporte discusses and signs his cookbook “Salt Hank – A Five Napkin Situation,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 (ticketed-only event; purchase a signed book and reserve a ticket to attend: tinyurl.com/y6mnzw5m). Heather White discusses and signs “Eco-Anxiety – Saving Our Sanity, Our Kids and Our Future,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Susan Walker discusses and signs “Running Cold,” 3 p.m. Oct. 13. Cory Richards discusses and signs “Bi-Polar – Photographs from an Unquiet Mind,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15. 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
Book Soup: Joe Boyd presents “And the Roots of Rhythm Remain – A Journey Through Global Music,” 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Scott Huver discusses and signs “Beverly Hills Noir – Crime, Sin & Scandal in 90210,” 7 p.m. Oct. 4. Russ Tamblyn discusses his memoir “Dancing on the Edge – A Journey of Living, Loving & Tumbling Through Hollywood,” 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Jon Macy discusses and signs “Djuna – The Extraordinary Life of Djuna Barnes,” 7 p.m. Oct. 7. Ryan Mac discusses “Character Limit – How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter,” 7 p.m. Oct. 8. Doug Brod discusses “Born with a Tail – The Devilish Life and Wicked Times of Anton Szandor Lavey, Founder of the Church of Satan,” 7 p.m. Oct. 9. Scott Dominic Carpenter discusses “Paris Lost and Found -A Memoir of Love,” 7 p.m. Oct. 10. Robert Hilburn discusses and signs “A Few Words in Defense of Our Country – The Biography of Randy Newman,” 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
A Good Used Book: The store is celebrating its 1-year-anniversary with a fundraising raffle for the HiFi Stairs, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 4. See the information on the store’s Instagram: tinyurl.com/6s5f6zdv. Location, Echo Park Village, 307 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles. agoodusedbook.com/
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Matt Stone discusses and signs “DeLorean: The Rise, Fall and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 5. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
Academy Museum: Robert Dance and Simon Crocker discuss “Fabulous Faces of Classic Hollywood,” 1 p.m. Oct. 5. Meet-and-greet and book signing, 2:15 p.m. (must purchase a ticket to attend the latter, $60; tinyurl.com/4fz2vfsr. Check the website for museum admission. Location, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.academymuseum.org/en/visit
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Used Book Sale: Find hardcover and paperbacks at the “giant book sale,” 1- a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 19. Chatsworth Branch Library, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. laplchatsworthfriends.org. Details: tinyurl.com/yxm3pcwe
DANCE
Benita Bike’s DanceArt: The company begins its 44th season with an interactive dance performance, 7 p.m. Oct. 9. Free admission. Los Angeles Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar. 818-470-5734. www.danceart.org. www.facebook.com/benitabikesdanceart
DISCUSSION
California Writers Club – San Fernando Valley: Author Clay Stafford discusses “How to Incorporate Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Romance and Action Into Any Work,” 1 p.m. Oct. 5 (his talk is presented on a Zoom call). To attend the meeting on Zoom, register and pay admission for the link, $10, before noon Oct. 4. In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. www.claystafford.com. www.cwc-sfv.org
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
Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the market, 6-10 p.m. Fridays. Location, White Oak Avenue (at Chatsworth Street). 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/
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.-2:30 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.-2 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
Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery: “Trick ‘R Treat” (2007), 7:15 p.m. Oct. 19. Gates open, 5:30 p.m. Check the website for tickets. Location, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. www.cinespia.org
Suspiria and Halloween Party – Cinespia at the Orpheum Theatre: The original 1977 film, 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Rated R; no one under the age of 17 admitted without a parent or guardian. Costume required. See the website for general and premium (VIP) tickets and other details (tinyurl.com/3xpwcvb8). Location, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. https://cinespia.org/event/suspiria/
MUSEUM
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Oct. 5: “DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers,” through Jan. 20 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/dc-super-heroes/). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $20 ages 15-61; $18 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org
Craft Contemporary: New: “Material Acts: Experimentation in Architecture and Design,” through Jan. 5, 2025. The exhibit is part of PST ART event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). 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. 323-937-4230. www.craftcontemporary.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: Ongoing special exhibit: “Out of Site: Survey Science and the Hidden West,” through Jan. 5 (theautry.org/exhibitions/out-of-site). This exhibit is part of PST Art event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). 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 (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 Jan. 5 (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
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: Upcoming special exhibit: “Narcissus Quagliata: Archtypes and Vision in Light and Glass,” Oct. 23-March 9, 2025 (check the link for details: forestlawn.com/exhibits/narcissus-quagliata-archetypes-and-visions-in-light-and-glass/). Permanent exhibits: forestlawn.com/museum/. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits:”Abstracted Light — Experimental Photography,” through Nov. 24 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/abstracted-light/index.html). “Charles Ross: Spectrum 14” installation (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/ross/index.html) is part of the “Lumen: The Art and Science of Light” exhibit (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/lumen/index.html). These exhibits are part of PST ART event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). 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 exhibit: “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 exhibit: “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 Jan. 5 (www.janm.org/exhibits/grb5). 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 Plaza de Cultura y Artes: “Jaime Munoz: Truth Is a Moving Target,” through Jan. 25 (lapca.org/la-plaza-presents-jaime-munoz-truth-is-a-moving-target/). Permanent exhibits: “LA Starts Here!” and “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
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/
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 (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: 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
Petersen Automotive Museum: 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. “Super/Hyper: The Ultimate Automobiles” and “Alternating Currents: The Fall and Rise of Electric Vehicles” and “Modern Concepts: Future Visions from the Recent Past” (all three through July 2025). “Driven by Possibility: Wayno’s Road to Autonomous Transport” (through July 2026). 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
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI,” through Oct. 13 (www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/star-wars). “The Pope and the President: Bringing Hope to the World,” through Oct. 27 (www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/the-pope-and-the-president/). 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: “Common Ground,” through Jan. 4, 2026 (www.skirball.org/museum/common-ground). 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
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 5-6 (see website for other dates). Admission $15 and up; free for ages 10 and younger. 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
Wende Museum of the Cold War: Temporarily closed for new exhibit installation; re-opening Oct. 13. 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
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
The Soraya: London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Edward Gardner, and with violin soloist Randall Goosby, 8 p.m. Oct. 10 ($51 and up; limited tickets; thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/london-philharmonic-orchestra). Aida Cuevas, with Valeria Cuevas, 8 p.m. Oct. 12 ($57 and up; https://thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/aida-cuevas-canta-a-juan-gabriel). The Soraya, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.thesoraya.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
Michigander: Tour from the singer-songwriter and band (“Let Down” and “Cannonball”), with Cece Coakley. Doors open, 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Tickets in advance (click on calendar date) (troubadour.com/calendar). Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. www.michiganderband.com/. www.facebook.com/theTroub
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
Wendy’s Peter Pan: A retelling of J.M. Barrie’s play “Peter Pan,” by Ellen Geer, 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
Artie Butler – Just for the Record: The composer and arranger tells behind-the-scenes stories of the popular songs he worked on in recording studios, 7 p.m. Oct. 5 and 2 p.m. Oct. 6. Tickets $39 and up. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com. elportaltheatre.com/justfortherecord.html
Standing By: Playhouse West presents a dramatic comedy by Norman Barasch about a concert musician and a television writer who meet by chance, 7 p.m. Oct. 5 and 2 p.m. Oct. 6. Tickets $10. Playhouse West – Magnolia Studio, 10634 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. www.onstage411.com/standingby or playhousewest.com/reservations
Jane Austen in 89 Minutes: New comedy written and directed by Syrie James, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 13. Tickets $35. Parking available in the lot beneath the theatre (enter the driveway at the intersection of Durant and Moreno drives).Theatre Forty, Mary Levin Cutler Theatre (on the Beverly Hills High School campus), 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. 310-364-0535. theatre40.org
ONGOING THEATER
Madame Butterfly – LA Opera: The Puccini opera, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9; 2 p.m. Oct. 13. Tickets $37.50 and up. Parking: www.laopera.org/discover-la-opera/your-visit/getting-here. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.laopera.org/butterfly
Tartuffe – Born Again: The play by Molière, translated from the original French and adapted by Freyda Thomas, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 and 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
The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latiné Vote: A satire by Bernardo Cubría, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 6, 12 and 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
Submit calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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