Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Aug. 31

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

City of San Fernando 112th Birthday Celebration: The event includes music by Mariachi Tesoro and Las Colibrí, folklorico dancers, tours of the historic Casa de Lopez Adobe and vendors, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 31. Location, 1100 Pico St., San Fernando. www.lascolibri.com. www.sfcity.org. www.facebook.com/thecityofsanfernando

Malibu Chili Cook-Off: The 41st event includes the cook-off (meat or vegan options; malibuchilicookoff.org/chili-faqs), carnival rides and games and the Johnny Strange Legacy skateboard contest, Sept. 1-4. Hours: 4-10 p.m. Sept. 1; 1-10 p.m. Sept. 2-3; 1-8 p.m. Sept. 4. Admission to the event $40 (admission is by online purchase only; no admission sold at the door). Carnival rides are a separate price; $50 and up (malibuchilicookoff.org/carnival-rides). Chili prices depend upon the vendor; most are $2 for a taste, and up to $14 for a bowl. Chili cook-off awards announced, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 2. 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/). 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 – Para Sa Lahat – For Everyone: The two-day festival begins with “A Nostalgic Musical Journey,” 6-10 p.m. Sept. 1. On Sept. 2, “A Cultural Extravaganza” includes dance, music and marketplace of food and non-food products from Filipino American-owned businesses, 5-9 p.m. Performers: filamarts-fpac.org/performers. Vendors: filamarts-fpac.org/vendors. 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/

Wildlife Learning Center Sunset Safari Tours: A guided group tour of animals at the center, Sept. 2-3 and 23. Hours: 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Admission $20; $18 children. Reservations required in advance.The Wildlife Learning Center has been giving, since 2007, “displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals a home” (read more on the website). Also, for other tours, ($16; $14 seniors and children; tinyurl.com/msmznttj). Location, 16027 Yarnell St., Sylmar. www.wildlifelearningcenter.org

Pepperdine University – Waves of Flags: The annual display of flags, both American and foreign, honors and remembers the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Volunteers set up the flags on Sept. 2; on display through Sept. 20; and lowered on Sept. 21. Alumni Park, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway (corner of Malibu Canyon Road), Malibu. www.pepperdine.edu/waves-of-flags

Smorgasburg Los Angeles: Explore the open air food and drink market, some are vegan, plus vendors selling creative, eclectic merchandise, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 3. Also, “Ice Cream Alley,” Sept. 3. Family-friendly beer garden. The market runs every Sunday. Check the website or Facebook for current vendors. Free admission. Absolutely no pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com and www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/

America’s Got Talent: Be in the audience and see who wins Season 18 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent when the show films at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Sept. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. Join host Terry Crews and judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. Minimum age: 8. Location, 300 E. Green St. Get free tickets here: https://on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Americas_Got_Talent

Doors Open California: Register to visit California historic sites, some of which are rarely open to the public, Sept. 9-10. View the 70-plus statewide list and register for $20. californiapreservation.org/doca

Los Angeles Union Station Train Festival 2023 – A Celebration of Past, Present and Future: Los Angeles Union Station, along with Amtrak, Metro and Metrolink, present the festival that includes model train exhibits, tours of the building to learn about its history from 1939 opening, the artwork and the restoration, rail equipment on tracks from various decades, plus entertainment and shopping souvenirs. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 9-10. Free admission. Location, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles. www.unionstationla.com/happenings/train-festival-2023

Guided Tours at Tomo Kahni State Historic Park: Learn about the Kawaiisu people who lived at the site, near Tehachapi, and see ancient rock art. Dates: Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30; Oct. 7 and 14 (8:30 a.m.). Limited to 15 participants per tour. According to the tour information page: “Moderately strenuous 3-mile round-trip walking tour begins at an elevation of approximately 4,000 feet and gains 800 feet in elevation. Parts of the trail are on uneven terrain. Participants should have the physical ability and stamina to make the hike as everyone must stay together.” More details here: tinyurl.com/ms8x8ask. Fee $20. Reservations required. reservecalifornia.com. reservecalifornia.com/Web/Activities/ProgramsAndTours.aspx

Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival: The event includes curated artist vendors, artist chalk paintings and live music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 9-10. Free to attend. The festival is a benefit for FOOD Share of Ventura County and other local charities. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. www.facebook.com/vtaartandstreetpainting. www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/vaspf2023/2023-09-09/

CicLAmini – North Hollywood: CicLAvia presents a mini-version of an opportunity to ride a bike, jog, run, roller skate, skateboard and walk on a street closed to cars and other motorized vehicles, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 17. The event is not a race; begin or stop when and where you want. People-powered traffic flows in two directions. Free to participate. Rain or shine. This version also includes get-to-know local businesses, street games, scavenger hunts and self-guided walking tours in the NoHo Arts District. The route: Lankershim Boulevard (between Chandler Boulevard and Camarillo Street); Chandler Boulevard (between Tujunga Avenue and Lankershim); Magnolia Boulevard (between Lankershim and Vineland Avenue). Check the website for other details and “rules of the route.” 213-355-8500. Email: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/ciclavia and www.ciclavia.org/mini_north_hollywood23

The Soraya: The 2023-2024 calendar of events at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts includes dance, music and “An Afternoon with David Sedaris.” Tickets on sale now. Location, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.facebook.com/TheSorayaStage. www.thesoraya.org

Nights of the Jack: Tickets are on sale for the Halloween event that features illuminated jack-o-lanterns set in theme installations on an a 3/4 of a mile walking trail, with live carving demonstrations, a souvenir shop, food trucks and, for ages 21 and older, the “Spookeasy” a full bar. Hours: 6-10 p.m. on selected dates from Sept. 29 to Oct. 31. No event on Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 17. Admission is by timed ticket only. No tickets sold at the door. No refunds. Rain does not cancel event. Parking pass $9.99 (required in order to park on the grounds). Admission prices $29.99 on weekdays; $39.99 Fridays and Sundays; $44.99 Saturdays; there is also a VIP “any time” price (purchase here: bit.ly/3BGHaXH). King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.nightsofthejack.com

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

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

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

Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience: Drop-in to a 360-degree, two-story high projection show to experience the Dutch artist’s drawings, paintings and sketches. Hours: timed admission on various dates through Oct. 15. Admission $34.90 ages 13 and older; $29.90 ages 65 and older; $20.90 ages 4-12; VIP admission is also available. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. vangoghexpo.com/los-angeles/#

Hauser & Wirth – West Hollywood: “Jenny Holzer: Ready for You When You Are,” recent paintings, “curse” tablets and kinetic displays. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 31. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 21. Location, 8980 Santa Monica Blvd. 424-404-1200. hauserwirth.com

Thinkspace Projects: “Yosuke Ueno: Beautiful Noise” (Gallery I); “Dan Lydersen: Plasticine Dream” (Gallery II); “Floyd Strickland: Super Rich Kids” (Gallery III); Priscilla S. Flores: Where the Spirit Meets the Skin” (Gallery IV); “Allison Bamcat: Fish Fingers” (the Doghouse Gallery). Opening reception, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 2. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Sept. 23. Location, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. Email: [email protected]. thinkspaceprojects.com

Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration – Blazing Star Arts Fused Glass: Bonnie Quintanilla and Sue Wolhaupter created more than 100 pieces of fine art fused glass for the show and sale, opens 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 3. The glass art is inspired by the Western National Parks and Recreation Areas. Sales benefit the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Meet the artists at a reception, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 10. Also, a second meet-and-greet, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 8. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Oct. 29. Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. Visitor Center, 805, 370-2302. Email for the artists: [email protected]. blazingstararts.com

Corey Helford Gallery: New: “Camilla D’Errico: Nurtured by Nature” and “Luke Chueh: Peering Through the Darkness.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibits run through Sept. 30. Location, 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

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

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

L.A. Louver: “The Flower Show,” a group show with more than 50 artists interpreting flowers in their art. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday (summer hours). Exhibit runs through Sept. 8. Location, 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Details: tinyurl.com/28rucv4w

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

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

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

Book Soup: Kyle Turner discusses “The Queer Film guide – 100 Great Movies That Tell LGBTQIA+ Stories,” 7 p.m. Aug. 31. Anya Liftig discusses “Holler Rat,” 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Jennifer Hamm discusses “One Friday in Napa,” 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Chris Yogerst discusses “The Warner Brothers,” 7 p.m. Sept. 8. Laura Belgray discusses “Tough Titties – On Living Your Best Life When You’re in the F-ing Worst,” 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com

Diesel, a Bookstore: Jonathan Taplin discusses and signs “The End of Reality: How Four Billionaires are Selling a Fantasy Future of the Metaverse, Mars and Crypto,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Dan O’Brien discusses and signs “Survivor’s Notebook” (poems), “From Scarsdale” (memoir) and “True Story: A Trilogy” (plays), 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7. James Ellroy discusses “The Enchanters,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. For reserved seating, purchase one copy of the book in advance on the event tab on the website page. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. dieselbookstore.com

Zibby’s Bookshop: Joanne Greene discusses “By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go,” 6 p.m. Sept. 7. Jennifer Hamm discusses “One Friday in Napa,” 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Laura Belgray discusses “Tough Titties – On Living Your Best Life When You’re in the F-ing Worst,” 6 p.m. Sept. 12. Reservations required to attend all events; make a reservation on the website. Location, 1113 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 424-387-1744. www.facebook.com/zibbybooks. www.zibbysbookshop.com

Vroman’s Bookstore: Laura Picklesimer discusses “Kill for Love,” 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Donn Swaby reads from his children’s book “It’ll Be Irie,” 11 a.m. Sept. 9. Nikkolas Smith reads from his children’s book “The Artivist,” 11 a.m. Sept. 10. Tori Eldridge discusses “The Ninja’s Oath,” 7 p.m. Sept. 13. James Ellroy discusses “The Enchanters,” 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Richard Osman discusses “The Last Devil to Die,” 7 p.m. Sept. 21.Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com

Cancer Support Community’s Celebration of Hope Garden Party and Awards Dinner: The fundraiser includes live and silent auctions, an awards ceremony and dinner, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 17. Dress code: business/cocktail attire for outdoor garden; suggestion of flats for women. Tickets $150. Also, $25 for in-person wine pull tickets and $50 for in-person mystery box tickets. Reservations required by Sept. 8 (tinyurl.com/b8a6u2zd). Proceeds go to fund programs for cancer education and support for adults and children affected by cancer. Los Robles Greens, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. 805-379-4777. www.cancersupportvvsb.org. www.facebook.com/cancersupportVVSB. www.cancersupportvvsb.org/celebration-of-hope

Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Join the group for clean-up projects in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects, and also how to make a donation for clean-up supplies, volunteerscleaningcommunities.com

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

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

Los Angeles Tequila Festival: The event includes tequila and mezcal tastings, mixology demonstrations, music, food trucks and an artisan market, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Minimum age: 21. The event is a fundraiser for the Andrés y Maria Cárdenas Family Foundation (www.cardenasfoundation.org). Tickets $95 (includes unlimited tequila tastings and a commemorative glass); $165 VIP (early entry at 12:30 p.m.; check the website for other perks); $40 for designated driver. Purchase tickets in advance online is recommended (tickets may be available at the door). The fest is a cashless event Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles. www.latequilafest.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.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket

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

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

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

Labor Day Weekend Classic Horror and Suspense Films – Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills: “Alien” (1979) and “We Need to Talk About Kevin” (2011) on Sept. 1. “Psycho” (1960) and “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968) on Sept. 2. “Child’s Play” (1988), Catherine is scheduled to make an appearance; and “An American Werewolf in London” (1981) and “The Thing” (1982) on Sept. 3. Check the website for time and to purchase tickets. Tickets $10. Location, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. fineartstheatrebh.com

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

Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 2-3 (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

La Brea Tar Pits: Sept. 5: The Fall schedule for the “Excavator Tour” begins and includes a look at the Fossil Lab, historic excavation sites and Project 23 (live excavations), 1 p.m. weekdays; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekends. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $15; $12 ages 62 and older and students with ID; $7 ages 3-12. Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/

Descanso Gardens: Sept. 6: Tickets go on sale qt 10 a.m. for “Carved,” a display of lit-up jack-o-lanterns and other installations, for dates Oct. 6-29 ($35-$45; $25-$30 children; tinyurl.com/4f56m8nx). Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and student with valid ID; $5 ages 5-12. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org

Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing exhibits: “Remain in Light: Visions of Homeland and Diaspora,” through Oct. 15; “Gala Porras-Kim: The weight of a patina of time,” through Oct. 29; “Janyak: Armenian Art of Knots and Loops,” through Feb. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Parking directions: enter from Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, turn left into the pay-by-space area of Lot 4 (198 Westwood Plaza). Location, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. https://fowler.ucla.edu/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: New: “Eternal Medium: Seeing the World in Stone,” through Feb. 11. Also, “Women Defining Women in Contemporary Art of the Middle East and Beyond,” through Sept. 24. Ongoing special exhibits: “Afro-Atlantic Histories,” through Sept. 10 (the touring exhibit originated in Brazil). “Light, Space, Surface: Selections from LACMA’s Collection,” through Oct. 1. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $21; $16 ages 65 and older and students ages 18 and older with a valid ID; free for ages 17 and younger (reserving/purchasing an advance, timed-entry online is recommended; prices are for residents of Los Angeles County). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org

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

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

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

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

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Ongoing online series: “L.A. at Play: Dolls and Figurines,” nhm.org/LAatPlay. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students with an ID; $7 ages 3-12. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greek Theatre: Sylvan Esso, with Reyna Tropical, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 ($39.50 and up). Van Morrison, with Taj Mahal, 7 p.m. Sept. 17 and 19 ($59.50). Location, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. www.lagreektheatre.com/

Hollywood Bowl: Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Gemma New, and with violinist Nathan Cole, perform Vivaldi’s the Four Seasons and also music by Jessie Montgomery and Tchaikovsky, 8 p.m. Aug. 31 ($6 and up; tinyurl.com/yv9b37ax). Air Supply and Michael Bolton, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 ($22 and up; tinyurl.com/2vbta789). “Mozart Under the Stars,” with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Nicholas McGegan, and with violinist Bomsori Kim, 8 p.m. Sept. 5 ($6 and up; tinyurl.com/3zjuv829). Buddy Guy, with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, 8 p.m. Sept. 6 ($10 and up; tinyurl.com/2b4symr5), Sting, with Joe Sumner, 8 p.m. Oct. 7 ($119 and up; tinyurl.com/5fua6m6j; sting.com). Location, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/

Starlight Bowl: Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán, with Aida Cuevas and Lupita Infante, 7 p.m. Sept. 2 ($55 and up; starlightbowl.com/events/vargas/). Parking $10, cash-only. Location, 1249 Lockheed Drive, Burbank. 818-238-5397. www.starlightbowl.com

Todd Hunter and Dionne Warwick: A CD release party for the jazz pianist’s “Postcards from Brazil, Volume 2,” including a duet of “New Beginning” from the album with Warwick and also a sampling Warwick’s hit songs, 6-9 p.m. Dress code: business casual. Doors open, 4:30 p.m. Dinner, 4:30-6 p.m. Admission $50. Minimum food/drink: $40. Reservations required. Enter via the speakeasy gate in the alley. Urban Press Winery and Restaurant, 316 N. San Fernando Road, Burbank. www.instagram.com/toddsounds/?hl=en. www.urbanpresswinery.com/

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

Under the Oaks – Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum: “An Evening with Leonard Cohen,” Sept. 8. “A Midsummer Night’s Music,” classical, Sept. 15. “The Horizons of Time,” contemporary classical, Sept. 22. “HOL (Holly Gottlieb, with Liz Bee and Courtney Preis), Sept. 29. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.Tickets $25. Location, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/under-the-oaks/

Oxnard Jazz Festival: The festival includes blues, jazz, Latin, R&B and soul music. Performers include: Eric Benet, DW3, Spyro Gyra, Ray Jaurique and the Uptown Brothers, the Original Lakeside, Kim and Kayla Waters, Deniece Williams on Sept. 9; and “Picante, a Latin Music Celebration! with Louie Cruz Beltran, Ricardo Lemvo, Kleber Jorge, Catina de Luna, Monograma, La Marcha Sound and Isaiah Venegas on Sept. 10. Shows begin at 11 a.m. both days. Gates open, 10 a.m. Bring your pwn picnic or purchase from food trucks. Tickets $85 lawn seating; $20 ages 5-12 lawn seating; free for ages 3 and younger but register for the free ticket when purchasing; $125 reserved table seating; Oxnard Beach Park, 1601 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. www.oxnardjazzfestival.com

An Afternoon of Music: Tenor Marco Antonio Lozano, lyric soprano Christa Stevens and pianist Milos Veljkovic perform, 1 p.m. Sept. 9. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. Details: tinyurl.com/yc7rdeye

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

Jacob Collier: The Grammy Award winner performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, 8 p.m. Sept. 13. Tickets $17 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.jacobcollier.com/#/. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/3x6wy7sm

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

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

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

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party Los Angeles: An impromptu, open mic/variety show that includes local singers hoping for a chance to perform, 7 p.m. Sept. 7-8. Caruso guides the evening with Billy Stritch on piano. Interested singers for these L.A. dates, send an email for details to: [email protected]. Tickets $40; $50 for a cocktail table seating (must purchase two tickets). Read about the New York show, celebrating its 20th year in 2023, here: www.castpartynyc.com/about.html. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/castparty.html

A Streetcar Named Desire: Collaborative Artists Ensemble presents Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play, 8 p.m. Sept. 8. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; 3 and 8 p.m. Sept. 24; runs through Oct. 1. Tickets $30. Sherry Theatre, 11052 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. www.eventbrite.com/e/a-streetcar-named-desire-tickets-681862016647

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

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

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

Elephant Shavings: A world premiere of a play by Ron Sossi, the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble artistic director, about finding enlightenment. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. on Fridays (Sept. 1, 8, 22 and 29). Also, 8 p.m. Sept. 18. Show runs through Oct. 1. Tickets $27 and up on other dates. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com

A Slight Ache: Dance On Productions presents Harold Pinter’s play about fear and loathing. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 1. This is a visiting production at the theater. Tickets $20. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com

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

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

Submit calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to [email protected]. 818-713-3708.

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