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Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Aug. 25-Sept. 1.
Master of Chronographs – Pop-up Exhibit: Zenith, a Swiss luxury watch manufacturing company, presents the exhibit that includes historic watch pieces, new styles of their watches and information on the history of the company and the influence of their brand on the watchmaking industry, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 25. Reservations are required: rsvp@westime.com. Westime Boutique, 206 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. 310-888-8880. The brand’s website, www.zenith-watches.com
City of Palmdale 60th Birthday: The event will be celebrated with activities, speeches by Mayor Steve Hofbauer and other dignitaries, a concert by Midnite Crisis, photo opportunities, giveaways (while supplies last) and a “Happy Birthday” sing, 5-7:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating; picnic or purchase from food trucks. The city was incorporated on Aug. 24, 1962, with a population of about 7,100 (today, close to 170,000). Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55th St. E., Palmdale. 661-267-5115. www.facebook.com/CityofPalmdale. www.cityofpalmdale.org
Festival Chapín Los Ángeles: A celebration of Guatemala culture includes arts and crafts, music and food from the Central American country, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 27-28. Free admission. Lafayette Park, 625 S. Lafayette Park Place, Los Angeles. www.festivalchapin.com
Getty 25 Celebrates Watts: Event includes hands-on art workshops, live music and performances, an immersive digital experience of Getty Museum art collections, photo booths, giveaways and food, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 27-28. Watts Community Labor Action Committee, 10950 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. getty.edu. Details: bit.ly/3PMWUwe
Hueneme Beach Festival: The City of Port Hueneme and REACH Foundation present the event that includes arts and crafts for sale, chalk art exhibition, a sand sculpture contest, fair-style carnival rides, and music, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 27-28. Local bands, singers and DJ Sweet P perform beginning at 11 a.m. each day; other entertainers perform, 1-4:45 p.m. each day (check for entertainment here: bit.ly/3AMqXwP). Sign-up in advance for the sand sculpture contest on the website. Free admission. Carnival tickets presale here: bit.ly/3K6L136. Parking $10 (cash only). Port Hueneme Beach Park, East Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme. huenemebeachfestival.org/
Prosperity Market: The co-founders of the mobile farmers market, Kara Still and Carmen Dianne, bring a pop-up market that introduces and promotes Black-owned businesses, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27. Barack and Michelle Obama Sports Complex, 5001 Obama Blvd., Baldwin Hills. www.prosperitymarketla.com
DTLA Proud Festival: The two-day event at Grand Park includes and celebrates all those who make up the LGBTQIA+ community in Los Angeles, noon-10 p.m. Aug. 27-28. All ages. Free general admission; for ages 21 and up block section is $20 plus fee per day (purchase online). Check each day’s schedule on the website for activities, family day, youth programming, entertainment and vendors per block at the park. Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave. (from the Music Center to Los Angeles City Hall), Los Angeles. www.dtlaproud.org
San Fernando Outdoor Market and Ritchie Valens Tribute: The market is open, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 27. The musical tribute concert is part of the evening. San Fernando Mall, 911 San Fernando Road (between Brand and San Fernando Mission boulevards), San Fernando. www.facebook.com/myvalleypass/community. www.sfoutdoormarket.com
City of San Fernando’s 111th Birthday Celebration: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 31. Casa de Lopez, 1100 Pico St., San Fernando. 818-898-1290. Flyer: bit.ly/3R4AxmV
Malibu Chili Cook-Off: The event includes the cook-off (meat or vegan options), carnival rides and games and a skateboard contest, Sept. 2-5. Hours: 4-10 p.m. Sept. 2; 1-10 p.m. Sept. 3-4; 1-8 p.m. Sept. 5. Admission to the event $15 or $20 on the day you attend (admission is by online purchase only; no admission sold at the door; no box office at the event). Carnival rides are a separate price; pre-sale $45 and up (details: bit.ly/3Px3Op8). Chili prices depend upon the vendor; most are $2 for a taste, and up to $14 for a bowl. Skateboard contest, 3 p.m. Sept. 4 (free to enter with paid admission to the event; see rules on the website: malibuchilicookoff.org/skate/). Event also includes food trucks and vendors (see the website for the list of both). The event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. Location, 23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu. Info and facts: malibuchilicookoff.org/info-faqs. www.facebook.com/MalibuChiliCookOff/. malibuchilicookoff.org
Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture: The event includes live music, cultural performances Filipino food booths, an art installation and a children’s pavilion with Filipino storytelling, 4-10 p.m. Sept. 3. Performers: filamarts-fpac.org/performers. Vendors: filamarts-fpac.org/vendors. Don Papa Rum Garden, $100 (purchase from the “vendors” link). Free admission. MacArthur Park, Levitt Pavilion, 2230 W. Sixth St. (northwest corner of the park, at Sixth and South Park View streets), Los Angeles. Directions and parking: levittlosangeles.org/visit. www.facebook.com/FilAmArtsLA. Details: filamarts-fpac.org/
And That’s Why We Drink – A Paranormal and True Crime Podcast on Tour: The “Here for the Boos” tour with podcasters Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Tickets $39 and up. Palace Theatre, 630 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. Purchase tickets from the website: www.andthatswhywedrink.com/live
Paws 4 Kisses and Hugs – Honoring Los Angeles Fire Department on Sept. 11: The 7th annual event is seeking volunteers and sponsors to help out at three LAFD stations (#39, #88, #114). The event will include therapy dogs and their handlers and musical entertainment. The event is organized by BLMentertainment, Black Lucy Music and Have Mercy. Contact Aydiee Vaughn Dunson to ask about being a volunteer or a sponsor, 818-887-5926. Emails: paws.4kisseshugs@yahoo.com; avblacklucymusic@hotmail.com; havemercyone@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/aydiee.vaughn
Wine and Rhythms – Wine and Food Pairing at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Enjoy wines from California’s central coast and from central Italy along with live entertainment, 6 p.m. Sept. 16. Minimum age: 21. Reservations required by Sept. 12. Tickets $69 plus tax and tip. Event is held outdoors in the museum’s courtyard, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3AFVm2Q
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival: Performances, workshops, ukulele marketplace and Hawaiian food and treats, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 24. Admission $47 (all access); $20 (all-day kids/family classes, activities, demonstrations and a children’s ukulele puppet show in the Ohana Family Theatre); free for ages 12 and younger (details on tickets: bit.ly/3Ar3Omh). Also: a concert with Brittni Paiva and Andrew Molina, 6 p.m. Sept. 23 ($35; George Nakano Theatre at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive). Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive. www.facebook.com/laukulelefestival. See details about Spet. 23-24, and also information about the “Ohana UkuleleFamily Sunday” event, 2 p.m. Sept. 25 in San Pedro: www.kalakoa.com/ukulele/
Laurie Morgan: The artist’s solo show “Something Old, Something New,” acrylic, oil, pastels and watercolor paintings, opens Sept. 1. Artist’s reception, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 3. Hours: FastFrame’s business hours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday(661-291-1325). Exhibit runs through Sept. 30. Gallery wall at FastFrame, 24204 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. www.lauriemorgan.biz
Shulamit Nazarian: “Ten Years,” a group show with works by 21 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Aug. 27. 616 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. 310-281-0961. Email: info@shulamitnazarian.com. www.shulamitnazarian.com
Thinkspace Projects: “The Perez Bros: Cruise Night 2” (Gallery I); “Nicola Caredda: Don’t Trust Anyone Over 30” (Gallery II); “Dredske: Grind” (Gallery III); “Aof Smith: Irrepressible Summer Melody” (Gallery IV); “Adam Caldwell: Frontal” (Viewing Room). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Aug. 27. Location, 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. thinkspaceprojects.com
Brand Library and Art Center: “Abstract Los Angeles: Four Generations,” art from 52 Los Angeles-based artists. Exhibit was assembled by Laddie John Dill, Katie Kirk, Alain Rogier. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 2. 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. 818-548-2051. brandlibrary.org
D2 Art: “Tony Brown: You Might Not Remember When We Didn’t Do That But I Do.” Exhibit runs through Sept. 2. Schedule an appointment to view (d2art.com/contact). Exhibit runs through Sept. 2. 1074 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles. 310-570-6500. d2art.shop/collections/tony-brown
Phase Gallery: “John Wu: Where You Currently Are,” recent artworks. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; by appointment on weekends. Exhibit runs through Sept. 3. 1718 Albion St., Los Angeles. 310-892-1985. Email: info@phasegallery.com. www.johnwustudio.com. www.phasegallery.com/current
Forest Lawn Museum at Forest Lawn-Glendale: “Light & Matter: The Art of Matthew Brandt,” a retorspective of the artist’s photography and multi-media artworks (curated by Colin Westerbeck). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 4. 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 323-340-4782. forestlawn.com/exhibits-and-community-events/museum/
Topanga Canyon Gallery: “Jonathan Burke: Nothing Happens at Once” and “Toby Salkin: 80 Going on 20. Gallery hours: 1-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday (call to confirm hours). Exhibits run through Sept. 4. 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-7909. jonathanburkeart.com. www.topangacanyongallery.com/toby-salkin-artist-page. www.facebook.com/topangacanyongallery. www.topangacanyongallery.com
Corey Helford Gallery: “D*Face: Painting Over the Cracks” (Main and 2 galleries) and “Travis Lampe: All Signs Point to No” (Gallery 3). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Sept. 10. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. coreyhelfordgallery.com
William Turner Gallery: “Simon Birch — Ignite 14: Recent Paintings” and “Lawrence Gipe — Recent Pictures,” on the themes of environment and industrialization. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Sept. 17. 2525 Michigan Ave., Site E-1, Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. Email: info@williamturnergallery.com. www.williamturnergallery.com
Raphaele Cohen-Bacry: The artist’s solo show “Objects of Desire,” “make-believe” collage paintings. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Show runs through Sept. 18. Encino Terrace Center, 15821 Ventura Blvd., Encino. www.raphaelecohenbacry.com
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library Used Book Sale: Books include hardback and paperback, adult and children’s fiction, nonfiction, including cookbooks, CDs, DVDs and vinyl LPs, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 26; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27. Also, pre-sale for members of Friends (join at the door, $15), 5-7 p.m. Aug. 25 (bit.ly/3dWe6lO). Masks required. 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-226-0017. Details: bit.ly/3CrEhuP
Book Soup: Pedram Navad discusses “The Claw of Magnolia,” 7 p.m. Aug. 25. Chrysta Bilton discusses “Normal Family — On Truth, Love and How I Met My 35 Siblings,” 7 p.m. Aug. 30. Christine Kandic Torres discusses “The Girls of Queens,” 7 p.m. Aug. 31. Marston Hefner discusses “High School Romance,” 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Natalie Rodriguez discusses “The Extraordinary Ordinary,” 7 p.m. Sept. 2. Lenny Kaye discusses “Lightning Striking: The Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll,” 7 p.m. Sept. 6. The bookstore is located at 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Skylight Books: Jesse Leon discusses “I’m Not Broken,” 7 p.m. Aug. 25. Safia Elhillo discusses “Girls That Never Die — Poems,” 7 p.m. Aug. 26. Jordan Crane signs his graphic novel “Keeping Two,” 3 p.m. Aug. 28. The bookstore is located at 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com
Friends of the Studio City Branch Library Used Book Sale: Gently used books plus CDs and DVDs, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Also, members of Friends of the Studio City Branch Library have early entry at 8:30 a.m. (new members may pay for yearly dues and join at the door ). Masks required. 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: bit.ly/3QT0SET
Autobooks-Aerobooks: John Elkin discusses and signs “Bronco Racing — Ford’s Legendary 4×4 in Off-Road Competition,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27. 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
Diesel, A Bookstore: Andrew Dubbins discusses and signs “Into Enemy Waters,” 3 p.m. Aug. 27. Alexis Deutsch-Adler discusses and signs “I’ve Been Thinking,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30. The bookstore is located at 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com/
Mimi Slawoff: Presents and signs “Oldest Los Angeles,” 5-8 p.m. Aug. 27. Tickets $25, includes an appetizer, beverage, entree and dessert. Chili John’s Taproom, 2018 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. 818-846-3611. Purchase here: bit.ly/3QPAV8Y
Vroman’s Bookstore: Local Author Day: Kimberly Q. Hubenette, DDS, discusses “Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over; Tashi Powers discusses “Vastu Astrology: How to Vibrate the Cosmos”; Gayla Turner discusses “Don’t You Dare: Uncovering Lost Love,” 4 p.m. Aug. 28. Wil Wheaton presents and signs “Still Just a Geek – An Annotated Memoir,” 7 p.m. Aug. 31. The bookstore is located at 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-4495320. vromansbookstore.com
Barnes & Noble – The Grove: George Lopez signs an illustrated children’s book, 7 p.m. Aug. 31. Book credits also include Ryan Calejo and illustrated by Santy Gutiérrez. Ticketed event, $18.60, includes admission to the signing line and the book. No personalization; signature only. Purchase here: bit.ly/3Ti43aH. 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-525-0270. stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2089
Nate Bargatze: Stand-up, 7 p.m. Sept. 16. Tickets $41.75 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com. Details and buy tickets: bit.ly/3BRi4pM
Parsons Dance: Contemporary choreographed dance, 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Tickets $35 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3c5dBoH
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Author-chef George Geary discusses “Made in California — The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America,” 7 p.m. Aug. 25. The meeting is held outdoors. Free admission/donations appreciated. Meeting at Andrés Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). Voicemail, 818-365-7810. www.sfvhs.com. www.facebook.com/sfvhs
WordPress HTML CSS JavaScript Coding Meetup Group: Join the group for a talk, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 30. North Hollywood Diner, 11329 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 213-840-1526. Email: codetextdev@gmail.com. Details: bit.ly/3arIGly
Movie matinee at Chatsworth Branch Library: A screening of “West Side Story” (2021), 1:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Masks are required. 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. Details: bit.ly/3c2CPnR
City Cinemas in the Park – Santa Clarita: “The Goonies” (1985), 8:15 p.m. Aug. 26. Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair for seating. Picnic or purchase dinner from food trucks (starting at 7 p.m.). Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, fields 7 and 8, Santa Clarita. www.facebook.com/CityofSantaClaritaEvents/
Movies at Warner Park – Presented by Valley Cultural Foundation: Screening of “Jungle Cruise” (2021), sunset/7:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Location, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (at Califa Street), Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. valleycultural.org
Cinecon 58 Classic Film Festival: Screenings of forgotten or unusual films from the silent and early talking eras plus a movie collectibles show, Sept. 1-5. Check website for schedule here: cinecon.org/schedule. Day passes: $75, Sept. 1-4; $65 for Sept. 5; full festival pass $299 (purchase here: bit.ly/3TdPBk9). Hollywood Legion Theatre, 2035 Highland Ave., Hollywood. Facebook: bit.ly/3Tg4AtW. www.cinecon.org
Back to the Valley: My Valley Pass presents “Back to the Future” (1985), music by DJ Jerome, Flux Capacitor Band and Viva La Bamba Band and cars from movies display. Doors open, 6 p.m.; movie at 8 p.m. Sept. 3. Tickets $5 adults; $3 children. Bring your own low-back lawn chair or a blanket. Van Nuys Civic Center, 14410 Sylvan St., Van Nuys. Details and to purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3AF9HfL. Check for other My Valley Pass events here: tickets.myvalleypass.com. www.myvalleypass.com/
Petersen Automotive Museum: Aug. 29: A DeLorean Alpha5 EV is on display, through Sept. 25. Ongoing special exhibits: “Andy Warhol: Cars — Works from the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection” (www.petersen.org/warhol). “Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme,” through Sept. 11 (www.petersen.org/hypercars). “Bond in Motion: Official Collection of Original James Bond Vehicles,” through Oct. 30 (www.petersen.org/bond). “Electric Revolutionaries,” custom electric motorcycles, through Feb. 26. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $19; $17 ages 62 and older; $12 ages 4-17. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: New: “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971,” through April 9, 2023. Check the website for related films to this exhibit and tickets. Timed advance admission tickets are available for the museum that explores the art and science of movies and movie-making. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission $25; $19 ages 62 and older; $15 students; free for ages 17 and younger; $15 extra for “The Oscars Experience.” 6067 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Fairfax Avenue), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. academymuseum.org
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: New: A pop-up exhibit “House of the Dragon: The Targaryen Dynasty,” costumes and memorabilia from HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” prequel to “Game of Thrones,” through Sept. 7. Ongoing special exhibits: “L.A. Underwater: The Prehistoric Sea Beneath Us,” an immersive exhibit that includes fossils from ancient marine life in the Los Angeles region. “Butterfly Pavilion,” through Sept. 5 ($8; details here: bit.ly/3l1eT47). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $15; $12 seniors and students with an ID; $7 ages 3-12. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibit: “Dress Codes,” a look at six fashion icons of Western style (cowboy boots, China Poblana dress, fringe jacket, blue jeans, aloha shirt, plaid shirt; theautry.org/exhibitions/dress-codes). Exhibit runs through Jan. 8. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $14; $10 ages 60 and older, ages 13-18 and students with ID; $6 ages 3-12. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
California African American Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Troy Montes-Michie: Rock of Eye,” through Sept. 4 (bit.ly/3HMzHas). “Mario Moore/Enshrined: Presence + Preservation,” through Oct. 2 (bit.ly/3R7ao6Y). “For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California,” through Oct. 30 (details: bit.ly/3KbciR3). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Check the museum’s Facebook for updates (bit.ly/3oq0tLa). 600 State Drive (in Exposition Park), Los Angeles. 213-744-2084. caamuseum.org
California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia,” through Sept. 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (timed tickets are required). Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits (adult admission $19.95 for the “Angkor” exhibit only). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Craft in America Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Tibbie Dunbar: Assemble” and “Location Services: Jewelry Perspectives,” both through Sept. 10. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.craftinamerica.org
Craft Contemporary: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Sum of the Parts: Dimensions in Quilting,” group show by Lavialle Campbell, Kathryn Clark, Sabrina Gschwandtner, Carlos Spivey, Jade Yumang; “Many,” a group show that explores the use of multiples designs and images; and “Many More,” an exhibit of prints sent in by artists and print-lovers in the United States (in return for a print exchange), all three through Sept. 11. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $9; $7 seniors and students; pay-what-you-can on Sunday. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.craftcontemporary.org
Discovery Cube Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out,” an interactive experience to understand how emotions, memory and imagination affect everyone’s daily life, through Sept. 11 (exhibit includes exploration of emotions of anger, disgust, fear, joy and sadness). Ongoing: Hands-on exhibits make science fun. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission $15.95 ages 15 and up; $13.95 ages 14 and younger. 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube. www.discoverycube.org
Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing special exhibits: “Gosette Lubondo: Imaginary Trip,” photography from the Congolese artist, through Sept. 18; “Particular Histories: Provenance Research in African Arts,” through Nov. 13. “How Do You See This World? — The Art of Almighty God,” through Nov. 20. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Free admission. Parking directions: enter from Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, turn left into the pay-by-space area of Lot 4 (198 Westwood Plaza). 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. Museum, https://fowler.ucla.edu/
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Judy Baca – Hitting the Wall,” a look at Baca’s freeway underpass mural, through Sept. 4. “The Lost Murals of Renaissance Rome,” to Sept. 4. “Cy Twombly: Making Past Present,” through Oct. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required for now (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking $20 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Power of Women in Country Music,” through Oct. 2 (details of the exhibit: bit.ly/3z0QHIi). 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. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-725-5700. grammymuseum.org
Hammer Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Kiyan Williams,” sculptural forms, through Aug. 28 (details: bit.ly/3QnUdCa). “Drawing Down the Moon,” through Sept 11 (details: hammer.ucla.edu/drawing-down-moon). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Museum admission is free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-443-7000. Email: info@hammer.ucla.edu. hammer.ucla.edu
Holocaust Museum LA: Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. Admission $15; $10 ages 65 and older; free for students with ID. Free admission on Sunday and Tuesday. Admission is by timed admission ticket. 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: info@hmla.org. www.holocaustmuseumla.org
Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Condition of Being Addressable,” through Sept. 4. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. 1717 E. Seventh St., Los Angeles. 213-928-0833. www.theicala.org/en
Italian American Museum Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Woven Lives: Exploring Women’s Needlework from the Italian Diaspora,” through Oct. 16. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission free; donations requested. 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.iamla.org
Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Life Cycles: A Bamboo Exploration” by bamboo artist Tanabe Chikuunsai IV, through Oct. 2. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free admission. The museum is at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “BeHere/1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration,” photographs by Dorothea lange and Russell Lee, with the exhibit created by Masaki Fujihata, through Jan. 8. “Sutra and Bible — Faith and the Japanese American World War II Incarceration,” through Feb. 19. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed on national holidays. Admission: $16; $7 ages 62 and older and children; free for ages 5 and younger (timed advance tickets required; no walk-ins). 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum. janm.org
LA Plaza Cocina: Ongoing special exhibit: “Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories.” The new museum is dedicated to Mexican food and cuisine. The museum has a teaching kitchen and a store with culinary-related ingredients, cookbooks, decorative items and utensils used in making Mexican cuisine. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday). Free admission. The museum is part of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Location, 555 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. 323-397-8365. Email: cocina@lapc.org. lapca.org/
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Ongoing special exhibit: “Arte para la Gente — The Collected Works of Margaret Garcia,” through June 11, 2023. 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: “Lee Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse,” 70 designs by the late fashion designer (1969-2010) that are shown aside art work from other artists, through Oct. 9. “Archive of the World: Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800,” through Oct. 30. 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). 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Secrets of WW II,” through Oct. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; $19.95 ages 3-10 (through Oct. 9). Purchasing admission in advance is recommended but not required (bit.ly/3f1Aecr). 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibit: “Going Global: Abstract Art at Mid-Century,” through Sept. 25. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Admission varies (www.sbma.net/visit/planyourtrip). 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 805-963-4364. www.sbma.net
Santa Monica History Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Broadway to Freeway: Life and Times of a Vibrant Community,” through Dec. 23. Hours: 3-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $5; free for ages 11 and younger. 1350 Seventh St., Santa Monica. 310-395-2290. www.santamonicahistory.org
Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “I’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli,” ads, menus, photographs, neon signs, uniforms and film on delis (bit.ly/3KfaEhm), and “Talking Back to Power: Projects by Aram Han Sifuentes,” banner, garments, quilts, samplers and sculptures on the immigrant experience (bit.ly/3uWdZLU); both exhibits run through Sept. 4. Admission for these two special exhibits is by advance time-entry ticket ($18; $15 seniors and students with ID; $13 ages 2-12; for these and general admission, check here: www.skirball.org/visit). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 27-28 (choose other dates from the drop-down menu). Admission $15 and up. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/3kWHgjx; www.facebook.com/valleyrelics; valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: Ongoing special exhibits: “The Medium Is the Message: Flags and Banners,” “Martin Roemers: Relics of the Cold War,” photography, and “Light-guard-house,” an installation by Farrah Karapetian; exhibits run through Oct. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday (wendemuseum.org/about-us/visit). Free admission. 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-216-1600. 310-216-1600. Email: visit@wendemuseum.org. wendemuseum.org
The Ford: José Gonzalez, 8 p.m. Aug. 25 ($55). Kikínceañera: Noche De Orgullo with Doris Anahí, Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Ángeles, Neyva Sandoval and Valentina, 8 p.m. Aug. 26 ($25 and up). Located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles (information on directions and where to park: www.theford.com/visit/getting-here). Schedule, details and tickets: bit.ly/3hfmSKn
Hollywood Bowl: Courtney Lewis conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, in a program by Dvorák, Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, 8 p.m. Aug. 25 ($1 and up). Diana Ross, with Joshua Henry, 8 p.m. Aug. 26 ($26 and up) and 8 p.m. Aug. 27 ($27 and up). George Benson, with Lalah Hathaway and Boney James, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28 ($24 and up). Eva Ollikainen conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, with music by Samy Moussa and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, 8 p.m. Aug. 30 and also, 8 p.m. Sept. 1 ($1 and up). Maestro of the Movies: Celebrating JOhn Williams at 90, 8 p.m. Sept. 2 ($25 and up), 8 p.m. Sept. 3 ($35 and up) and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 ($40 and up). Duran Duran and fireworks finale, 8 p.m. Sept. 9 ($52 and up; Sept 10 is sold out) and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 ($48 and up). Pink Martini and Angélique Kidjo, 8 p.m. Sept. 14 ($11 and up). Reggae Night with UB40, the Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, Maxi Priest and Big Mountain, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 ($31 and up). Stevie Nicks and Vanessa Carlton, 8 p.m. Oct. 3 ($64 and up). Danny Elfman: From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29 (general public tickets go on sale, 10 a.m. Aug. 26). 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/
Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Garry Marshall Theatre: Concerts at 8 p.m. Crystal Lewis, 8 p.m. Aug. 25; Ty Taylor, Aug. 26; Alisan Porter, Aug. 27; Don Most, Aug. 28. Tickets $40; $50 single table seating with a glass of wine; $330 for a private table for 6 and three bottles of wine; $440 for a private table for 8 and four bottles of wine. Outdoor stage at the theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. 818-955-8101. www.garrymarshalltheatre.org/summer-concert-series
Brand Summer Music Series: Outdoor concerts. Dave Stuckey and the Hot House Gang, 7 p.m. Aug. 26. Upcoming: Eva and the Vagabond Tales, Sept. 9; Os Zagueiros, Sept. 16. Bring a blanket or low-back chair for seating. Brand Library and Art Center, (grassy hillsides of Brand Park behind the library) 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. www.brandlibrary.org/summer-music-series
Starlight Bowl: Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte, 7 p.m. Aug. 26 ($35 and up) and 7 p.m. Aug. 27 ($40 and up); Beth Hart, 7 p.m. Sept. 3 ($59 and up); Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán, with Alicia Villareal and band, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 ($45 and up). 1249 Lockheed Drive, Burbank. 818-238-5397. www.starlightbowl.com
Bank of American Performing Arts Center: Colbie Caillat, 8 p.m. Aug. 26 ($47 and up); Elvis Costello and the Imposters, with Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 ($92 and up); Kansas, 8 p.m. Sept. 15 ($51); Benise – Spanish Nights, 8 p.m. Sept. 30 ($34 and up); Dave Mason, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 ($56); Belinda Carlisle, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 ($42 and up). All concerts are in the Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com/
The Canyon: The Bacon Brothers, 8 p.m. Aug. 26 ($48); Wild Child, a re-creation of a 60s Doors concert, 8 p.m. Aug. 27 ($36). Yynot, a tribute to Rush, with Cosmic Oceans, 8 p.m. Sept. 2 ($26). Fast Times, an 80s music tribute, with John and Shelly Band, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 ($30). Robert Bartko, “George Michael Reborn,” 8 p.m. Sept. 4 ($30). Ticket price listed is standing room only; table tickets require dinner purchase. Check website for other ticket prices, added ticket fee, dinner options and reservations. 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/
Leimert Park Jazz Festival – Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall: Concerts begin, 12:20 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. Aug. 27. Doors open, 11:30 a.m. Free admission. Event includes a kid’s zone, merchants marketplace, visual arts exhibit, a food zone and community resources booths. No outside food or chairs allowed (see website for allowable and prohibited items). Outdoors at 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles. Check the website for scheduled performers. Register online to be entered in a prize drawing (must be present to win): www.leimertparkjazzfestival.com
Dmitry Rachmanov: The pianist perform music by Beethoven, 1 p.m. Aug. 27. Masks are required. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. bit.ly/3Pv9f8f
City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park: Boogie Knights, disco, 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, fields 7 and 8, Santa Clarita. 661-250-3787. santa-clarita.com/concerts
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Kalimba, the Spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire, with Resonance 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28. New artists perform before headliner, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org; valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts/
Iona Fyfe: The Celtic Arts Center in North Hollywood presents the Scottish traditional folk/ballad music singer performs, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Admission $28. Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. www.celticartscenter.com/Concerts/2022/IonaFyfe.html. Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3QRb016
Chicken Wire Empire: Contemporary bluegrass from the band from Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $35. Stagecoach Inn Museum, lawn, 51 S. Ventu Road, Newbury Park. www.chickenwireempire.com. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3pnU0Dx
An Evening with Christopher Jackson and Wayne Brady at the Ford: Storytelling, original and covers of songs and answer questions from fans, 8 p.m. Aug. 27 ($35 and up). The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles (information on directions and where to park: www.theford.com/visit/getting-here). Details and tickets: bit.ly/3BQT1mL
New Works Summer Festival – The Group Rep: “The Trials of John Rock” by Stevie Stern, 8 p.m. Aug. 28-29. “Mourning Song” by Brent Beerman, 8 p.m. Aug. 30-31. Free admission. The festival continues on various dates through Sept. 7. Lonny Chapman Theatre, main stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com. Details for schedule through Sept. 7: thegrouprep.com/new-works-summer-festival/
David Carlo – Modern Parlor Magic: The magician performs illusions and mind-reading in an interactive performance inspired by parlor shows from the Victorian age, 8 p.m. Sept. 16-17. Minimum age: 12. Dates: Sept. 23-24; Oct. 7-8 and 14-15. Tickets $70-$99 (feverup.com/m/103802). Millenium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.modernparlormagic.com/
Penn & Teller: The magicians amaze with comedy and magic, 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $67 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3po7yPc
Oliver!: The musical by Lionel Bart, based on the novel by Charles Dickens, takes on a “steampunk” look. Show runs 8 p.m. Aug. 26; 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 27; 2 p.m. Aug. 28. Tickets $23; $19 ages 62 and older and ages 17 and younger. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. 661-799-2701. www.canyontheatre.org/oliver
Murder on the Newhall Express: A spinoff parody inspired by Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.” Show runs 8 p.m. Aug. 26-27; and 2 p.m. Aug. 28. Tickets $15. The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall. atthemain.org. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3PWNsXW
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: The musical, the book written by John Logan and based on the Baz Lurhmann’s 2001 film, with key songs from the film plus hit songs since the film was released. Show runs 8 p.m. Aug. 25-26; 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 27; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28; 8 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept.1; 2 and 8 p.m. Sept. 3; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4. Tickets $39 and up. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. www.broadwayinhollywood.com/events/detail/moulinrougethemusical
If I Forget: A play by Steven Levenson about a Jewish family whose family secrets and resentments are revealed amid a clash between responsibility and new beginnings. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Aug. 29; other dates through Sept. 10. Tickets $40; $45 premium seat; $35 ages 65 and older (regular seats only); $25 students with ID. Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles. 323-663-1525. www.fountaintheatre.com
Normal Noises: The Group Rep presents six short comedy plays by Clara Rodriguez. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Sept. 10. Tickets $25; $20 seniors and students. Upstairs at the Group Rep – Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood (no wheelchair accessible). 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Divorce: A new comedy written by Jeff Gould about three couples who share stories about their marriages while waiting on a mediator to arrive. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; through Sept. 11. Tickets $45. Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. 818-448-2550. divorce.brownpapertickets.com
Mud: The world premiere of a play by Bree Pavey about people banding together after the collapse of society. Show runs 8 p.m. Aug. 26-27; 7 p.m. Aug. 28; 8 p.m. Sept. 2-3; 7 p.m. Sept. 4; 8 p.m. Sept. 9-10; 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Tickets are pay-what-you-wish. Secure a ticket online. Loft Ensemble, 11031 Camarillo St., North Hollywood. Details and to obtain a ticket: bit.ly/3Pt2WSz
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: William Shakespeare’s comedy, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Show runs 6 p.m. Sept. 5; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 25; 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older and students; $10 ages 5-15 (bit.ly/3NBqSTH). Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
The West Side Waltz: The play by Ernest Thompson, newly revised, about a pianist, a would-be actor and next-door neighbor. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3; dates through Oct. 1. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older and students; $10 ages 5-15 (bit.ly/3cbQ1qj). Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
The Merry Wives of Windsor: William Shakespeare’s comedy re-set in a 1950s small American town. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4; other dates through Oct. 2. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older and students; $10 ages 5-15 (bit.ly/3H8EkvC). Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
Trouble the Water: A world premiere of a play based on the novel by Rebecca Dwight Bruff, adapted by Ellen Geer, about Robert Smalls, a man who escaped slavery during the Civil War by leading a daring escape onboard a Confederate ship, and who later became a businessman, politician and member of the United State House of Representatives. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 4; other dates through Oct. 2. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older and students; $10 ages 5-15 (bit.ly/3ouzpg3). Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
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