Earth Day, April 22, is observed in advance with events April 20-21 in the San Fernando Valley and elsewhere. Check out how you can participate in the 9th annual City Nature Challenge, April 26-29, in Los Angeles County and other areas, nhm.org/city-nature-challenge. In the photo: An almost camouflaged lizard hides under a bush on the Etiwanda Falls Trail on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Rancho Cucamonga. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
EVENTS
Saddle Up SENSES Block Party – Old Town Newhall: Santa Clarita’s kickoff to the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival (April 20-21), 7 p.m. April 18. The Western-theme evening event includes music, activities, an on-street bar and food trucks. Free admission. Old Town Newhall, Main Street, between Sixth and Market streets. Upcoming SENSES Block Parties: third Thursday of the month through October (theme varies per month). oldtownnewhall.com/senses-block-party/
Pasadena Showcase House of Design: The Potter Daniels Manor, an English Tudor Revival Style estate, is the location of the 59th showcase of interior and exterior designers with tours on selected dates, April 21-May 19 in Pasadena. Minimum age: 10 (including infants). Tour tickets are timed entry on selected dates through May 19: $40 (1:30-4 p.m.); $50 (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.); $35 (“Happy Hour,” 4 p.m. to closing). Parking and shuttles are off-site at Explorer Road Parking lot, intersection of North Windsor Avenue and Ventura Street, Altadena. The official unveiling is at “Premiere Night,” 4 p.m. April 19 ($300; reservations required). Proceeds from the event go to fund three music programs. The 2024 designers: pasadenashowcase.org/showcase-house/#designers. 626-606-1600. pasadenashowcase.org. Details and to purchase tickets: pasadenashowcase.org/tickets/#plan
LA Sanitation and Environment Earth Day LA 2024 – Los Angeles vs Plastics: The event includes conservation and sustainability workshops, plant and tree giveaways (while supplies last), vehicle exhibits, customer service information, entertainment, a children’s zone, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20. Bring your own refillable water bottle to this “zero waste” event. North Hollywood Water Conveyance Yard, 10801 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood. Scroll down to the Earth Day section: lacitysan.org. Registration requested (but not required) on Eventbrite; details on free lunch (while supplies last): tinyurl.com/4smah64u
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival: The festival celebrates cowboy culture plus Santa Clarita Valley’s ties to cowboy/western films made in the area — and, of course, movie star William S. Hart — with three music stages (cowboy, country, folk, bluegrass performances), the New Buffalo Soldiers and their horses, living history areas, line dance lessons, a pioneer activities corner, food and vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20-21. The 2024 event has special concerts and events, most off-site, that require a purchased ticket and reservation; see details: tinyurl.com/3wzksmzk. Free festival general admission on April 20-21 ($100 VIP ticket that includes lunch and reserved seating at the festival’s Mane stage). Use the festival’s free shuttle site for parking: 22400 13th St., Santa Clarita (shuttle hours: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. April 20; 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. April 21). Location of the festival, William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall. cowboyfestival.org/
Canoga Park Block Party – Outdoor Night Market: The event includes art, classic cars display, music and vendors, 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 20. Free admission. Upcoming dates: 5:30-9:30 p.m. May 11; 6-10 p.m. June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14; 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14 (dates and time subject to change). Location, 7248 Owensmouth Ave. (between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Street), Canoga Park. www.myvalleypass.com. www.facebook.com/myvalleypass. www.myvalleypass.com/canoga-park-block-party
Bob Baker Day 2024: The 10th annual event, honoring Baker – founder of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles – includes puppet shows, games, music, craft and food markets and a raffle, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 21. Special guests include grand marshal Sid Krofft (Sid & Marty Kroft Pictures); bobbakerday.com/special-guests. Schedule: bobbakerday.com/festival-map-schedule. Free admission but a reservation is required. Suggested donation $20. Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. bobbakerday.com
City Nature Challenge – Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County: The 9th annual event invites the public in Los Angeles County (and elsewhere) to observe and take photos of wild animals and plants and fungi, April 26-29 (“Wild means not captive or cultivated. Try not to take pictures of captive animals in zoos or aquaria and cultivated plants in your garden or at a nursery,” the Natural History Museum points out on its how-to-participate page). Upload observations and photos on the free, mobile app iNaturalist. The City Nature Challenge suggests: “Find wildlife. It can be any wild plant, animal, fungi, slime mold, or any other evidence of life (scat, fur, tracks, shells, carcasses) found in your neighborhood, home, backyard, or even through your windows.” Scientists will identify and sort the public’s information April 30-May 5 and the results will be announced on May 6, 2024. Frequently asked questions: www.citynaturechallenge.org/faq. Check the list of participating cities (and some counties) on the link (if your city/county isn’t listed see how to join the project wherever you will be during the 2024 challenge dates): www.citynaturechallenge.org/participating-cities. Information on the world-wide event: citynaturechallenge.org. Details from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: nhm.org/city-nature-challenge
Chatsworth Nature Preserve Earth Day Open House: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power presents the open house that opens with a Native American blessing ceremony, followed by guided nature hikes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27. The event also includes environmental and community resources information and live animal exhibitions. No dogs, drones, cigarettes of any kind, bikes or scooters. Entry gate is on Valley Circle Boulevard (west of Plummer Street). Street parking available with limited on-site parking, and overflow parking at Chatsworth Lake Church, 23449 Lake Manor Drive, Chatsworth. Shuttle service from the church to the event provided by Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee, Council District 12. Details, map and more information: ladwp.com/cnpearthday
Earth Day Celebration: The event includes information on living a more “green” lifestyle including recycling information from Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (www.lacitysan.org), HoneyLove Urban Beekeepers, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Santa Monica Mountains Fund, LA Conservation Corps tree giveaways (while supplies last), arts and crafts, a display of Earth Day posters created by students and food trucks, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27 (postponed from April 13 due to rain forecast). Free admission. Tarzana Recreation Center, 5655 Vanalden Ave., Tarzana. Details on the West Valley-Warner Center Chamber of Commerce flyer: tinyurl.com/43hjyx8e. Also, www.tarzananc.org
Southern California Garden Club Flower Show: The club’s 57th flower show, with this year’s theme “Nature’s Forces,” includes floral designs, educational exhibits, a plant market, horticulture specimens, bake sale and a white elephant sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 27. This is an educational and fundraising event for the club. Free admission. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. www.southerncaliforniagardenclub.com
Drag Queen World Series – a Life Group LA fundraiser: The 7th annual seriously-playing-for-fun softball game — expect the bending of regular softball rules, though — 1 p.m. April 27. Scheduled to take part: Jai Rodriguez to sing the National Anthem; game announcer is TV/Podcast personality Alexander Rodriguez; West Hollywood Mayor John M. Erickson, umpire; music by DJ Eur-O-Steve; Cheer LA performs during the 3rd inning stretch (see the website for special guests). Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Rain or shine event. Event is held in collaboration with the Fairfax High School Alumni Association Centennial Celebration and the school’s Gender Sexuality Association Youth Club. Life Group LA, a nonprofit founded in 2005, provides information and emotional support for people who have, or are affected by, HIV/AIDS (www.thelifegroupla.org). Fairfax High School, 7850 Melrose Ave., (use the Genesee Avenue entrance by the tennis courts to access the field), Los Angeles. www.dragqueenworldseries.com
Los Angeles County Fair: The fair’s theme in 2024 is “Stars, Stripes & Fun” opening, 5-11 p.m. May 3. Regular hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday and Memorial Day (May 27). Admission is available online now for a discount. Concerts are a separate cost: tinyurl.com/2fctmxwr. Carnival information, tickets and wristbands (click on Los Angeles County Fair option): https://rcsfun.com/Ride. Parking in advance online $20; $25 at the gate. Also, Fairplex is a cashless venue. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Updates: www.facebook.com/lacountyfair. www.lacountyfair.com
Classic Chevys of Southern California Car Club’s Classic Car Show: The 41st annual display of cars from the Model T through the classics and hot rods to muscle cars of today, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. May 5. Register your car in advance on the website ($30 by April 21; $35 day of show). Free admission for spectators. Rancho San Antonio, also known as Rancho San Antonio Boys Home, sells a barbecue lunch. The fundraiser for the non-profit event also includes a scale model car show (laskiscale.com), musical entertainment, a baked goods and silent auctions, raffles and vendors. Rancho San Antonio, 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth. Find out how to register your car, 818-360-9025. Or, email: yesterdayschevys@gmail.com. classicchevysofsocal.com
ONGOING
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: Call the Poppy Reserve Hotline to find out information about the 2024 wildflower bloom and tips for visiting the reserve. Hours of the reserve: sunrise-sunset daily and year-round. Visiting rules include: stay on official trails; no wildflower picking; no drones; no dogs except service dogs (recommended to have distinguishing marker on service dog). Also, the Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center is open now through Mother’s Day (May 12 this year), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Parking $10. Check the website for a live stream view and a trail map (tinyurl.com/yv7h2rz4). Directions to the reserve (15101 Lancaster Road, Lancaster) and more information on visiting the reserve: tinyurl.com/yv7h2rz4. Poppy Reserve Hotline: 661-724-1180.
Descanso Gardens: Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and student with valid ID; $5 ages 5-12 (purchase online or at the door; the gardens are now a cashless venue). Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org
Smorgasburg Los Angeles: Outdoor food and drink market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21 (and ongoing Sundays). Check the website or Facebook for vendors. Free admission. No pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com and www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/
Wildflower Hotline – Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants: The Sun Valley-based foundation presents its 2024 hotline on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. The weekly reports, narrated by actor Joe Spano, are updated on Friday from April-May (depending upon this year’s bloom season). 818-768-1802, Ext. 7. theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline/
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Check the website for tour types and special exhibits. Tours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily (reservations online recommended; no guaranteed admission for walk-ups). Minimum age: 5. Ages 18 and older must show a valid, government-issued photo ID (security and identification and other rules before you book a tour: www.wbstudiotour.com/info/arrival-information). Admission for Southern California residents through May 31, 2024 is $58; non-Southern California residents $70 ages 11 and older; $60 ages 5-10. Parking $15. Location, 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank. 818-977-8687. www.wbstudiotour.com/
ART
Nazarian/Curcio: “Daniel Gordon: Orange Sunrise With Flowers, Fruit and Vessels,” photographs and sculptures. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. April 20. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 25. Location, 616 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. 310-281-0961. nazariancurcio.com
ReflectSpace Gallery: “Before, After: Reflections on the Armenian Genocide,” a group show — John Avakian, Anush Babajanyan, Silvina Der-Meguerditchian, Diana Markosian, Jacqueline Kazarian, Talin Megherian, Marsha Nouritza Odabashian, Jessica Sperandio, Scout Tufankjian, opening reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 20. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit runs through July 7. The gallery is inside the Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. 818-548-2021. reflectspace.org
Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore: Art show and sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21. King Gillette Ranch, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. Visitor Center, 805-370-2301. allied-artists.com/events
dnj Gallery: “Breath-Taking,” a group exhibit by artists with cystic fibrosis. Artist talk, 2 p.m. April 27. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; or by appointment. Exhibit runs through June 22. Location, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Email: pamel1@dnjgallery.net. www.dnjgallery.net. www.dnjgallery.net/current.html
Projecting L.A.: Thirty-two photographers’ work focusing on the people of Los Angeles (documentary, news story, street) will be projected onto an 80-foot-wide and 3-story-high viewing screen, April 27. List of photographers: www.thelaproject.org/photographers-2024. Food trucks, 6 p.m. Two screenings, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Free to attend but a reservation is required. Location, 713 N. Hill St. (Chinatown), Los Angeles. Details and to make a reservation: www.thelaproject.org/
ONGOING ART
Michael Kohn Gallery: “Rosa Loy: Glade.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 20. Location, 1227 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-461-3311. www.kohngallery.com
Nonaka-Hill Gallery – Melrose Avenue: “Saori (Madokoro) Akutagawa: Centenaria,” an exhibit marking the centennial of the artist’s birth in Japan (1924-1966) and her art career. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 20. Location, 6917 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. www.nonaka-hill.com/exhibitions/67-saori-madokoro-akutagawa-centenaria/
Thinkspace Projects: “A Better Tomorrow,” a group show (Gallery I); “Buakow Phasom: My Precious Things” )(Gallery II); “Common Ground,” a group show curated by Kristy Moreno (Gallery III); “Floyd Strickland: Higher Learning” (Gallery IV); “Abars: Beware of the Dawg” (The Doghouse Gallery). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through April 27. Location, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. Email: contact@thinkspaceprojects.com. thinkspaceprojects.com
Babst Gallery: “By Her Hand,” group show by contemporary artists — Nora Berman, Star Feliz, Marcelle Hanselaar, Sylvia Maier, Jamilla Okubo, Billie Q, Susana Wald. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through May 4. Location, 413 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. 424-600-2544. babstgallery.com/exhibition/her-hand. www.babstgallery.com
Gallery XII: “Paolo Ventura: The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls,” paintings. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through May 4. Location, Bergamot Art Center, 2525 Michigan Ave., Suite B2, Santa Monica. 424-252-9004. www.paoloventura.com. www.galeriexii.com
Hauser and Wirth: “Pat Steir. Painted Rain.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 4. Location, 8980 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 424-404-1200. www.hauserwirth.com/locations/40274-west-hollywood/
Corey Helford Gallery: “Okuda San Miguesl: Kisses Between Universe” (Main Gallery), “Travis Lampe: Small Time Buffoonist” (Gallery 2) and “Hidden Gems from the Studio,” a group show (Gallery 3). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 11. Location, 571 S. Anderson St. (enter on Willow Street), Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Regen Projects: “Alberta Whittle: Learning a new punctuation for hope in times of disaster” and “By the Sea,” a group show. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 18. Location, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-276-5424. www.regenprojects.com
James Fuentes Gallery: “John McAllister: sometimes splendid seeming…stellar even…ripping.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 25. Location, 5015 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 323-380-6199. Gallery’s Instagram: tinyurl.com/2r8fe8yj. jamesfuentes.com/
Nicodim Gallery: “Yoora Lee: Shadow Etched in Stone” and “Maureen St. Vincent: Maenads” (Upstairs Gallery). Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 25. Location, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions
Artist Co-Op 7: New: “Touch of H’art,” interpretations of the natural world by local artists — Susan Ahdoot, Selina Cheng, Beverly Engelberg, Cheryl Mann, Debbi Saunders, Joi T. Wilson. Show is curated by artist Helen Kim. Gallery Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; closed on Sunday and holidays. Exhibit runs through Sept. 27. Encino Terrace, lobby gallery, 15821 Ventura Blvd. (between Densmore and Gloria avenues), Encino. Artist Co-op 7 contact, Jeanne Hahn, 818-885-8306 or jeannehahn@aol.com. www.co-op7.org
BOOKS
Book Soup: Akashic Books All-Stars Party, 6 p.m. April 18 (list of authors scheduled to attend: tinyurl.com/yr9sbrj4). Joy Sullivan discusses “Instructions for Travelling West,” poems, 7 p.m. April 23. Terry J. Benton-Walker discusses “Blood Justice,” 7 p.m. April 25. Samuel Miller discusses “Dark Parts of the Universe,” 3 p.m. April 27 (ticketed event, $22; hardcover book given out and booksigning after the talk; secure a ticket: www.booksoup.com/event/samuel-miller). Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Diesel, A Bookstore: Jennifer Croft discusses and signs “The Extinction of Irena Rey,” 6:30 p.m. April 18. Esmé Shapiro and Daniel Newell Kaufman discuss and sign “Roy Is Not a Dog,” 3 p.m. April 21. 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
Now Serving: Alexandra Stafford discusses and signs “Pizza Night,” 7 p.m. April 18 ($33 admission and signed copy; purchase here: tinyurl.com/yfeuzpbc). Iliana Regan discusses and signs her memoir “Fieldwork: A Forager’s Memoir,” 7 p.m. April 24 ($12 admission-only; $22 for admission and signed paperback; purchase here: tinyurl.com/2eahf8tj). Karla Tatiana Vasquez discusses and signs “The Salvisoul Cookbook – Salvadoran Recipes and the Women Who Preserve Them,” 7 p.m. April 29 ($20 admission-only; $38 admission and signed copy; purchase here: tinyurl.com/nd2rxm68). Location, Far East Plaza, 727 N. Broadway, Unit 133, Los Angeles. 213-395-0627. nowservingla.com
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Used Book Sale: Hardcover and paperback books plus board games and jigsaw puzzles, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20. Chatsworth Branch Library, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. laplchatsworthfriends.org. Details on the April newsletter: tinyurl.com/yyj2arfn
Friends of the Granada Hills Branch Library Used Book Sale: Variety of books plus media items, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 27. Location, 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-granada-hills-library-book-sale
Friends of the Studio City Branch Library Used Book Sale: Variety of books plus CDs and DVDs, 9:30 a.m.-noon April 27. Location, 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-studio-city-library-book-sale-1
CHARITY/ FUNDRAISER/ VOLUNTEER
Taste of the Valley – A Food, Wine and Spirits Festival: Valley Cultural Foundation presents the event that includes samples from local restaurants, 5-9 p.m. April 18. See the list of restaurants on the website. Live music by Doctor Wu, a tribute to Steely Dan band. Minimum age: 21. Purchase tickets in advance and online $125; $200 VIP (includes valet parking; one reserved seat; a gift card from Westfield Topanga). Tickets at the door, $150. Topanga Social at Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. valleycultural.org/event/2024-taste-of-the-valley/
Friends of the LA River Earth Day Habitat Restore and Renew: Event, 8 a.m.-noon April 20. Free to sign-up but registration is required in advance. If unable to volunteer, donations are also accepted on the registration link. Location, Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. Details on the event and to register. https://support.folar.org/EarthDayHabitatRestoreAndRenew2024
Encino Food and Wine Festival – ONEgeneration: The fundraiser for the nonprofit includes food from local restaurants, beer and wine, music and dancing, 1-4 p.m. April 20. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $125. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd., Encino. onegeneration.org. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/5b84h55d
NAMIWalks: Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness – San Fernando Valley group at the 20th anniversary of NAMIWalks Greater Los Angeles County event to raise awareness of mental illnesses and reduce the stigma of mental illness, and raise funds for mental health programs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 4. All participants need to register. No fee to register. Register online is advised; or register at 10 a.m. May 4. Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. The 5K walk begins at 11:15 a.m. Also, the event welcomes dogs on leashes (there will be a pet costume contest, 10:15 a.m.). Register to walk as an individual or with a team. Raise and donate $100 for event T-shirt. Frequently asked questions: tinyurl.com/3xuwwubt. Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1315 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. Email for the walk manager, Gigi de Pourtales, at gdepourtales@namiglac.org. 310-850-9519. www.namiwalks.org. Details on the event and to register here: tinyurl.com/mw7jxnm3
Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Join the group for clean-up projects in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects: https://volunteerscleaningcommunities.com/schedule-of-events. Information on the group and how to make a donation for clean-up supplies: volunteerscleaningcommunities.com
COMEDY
Fritz Coleman: The “Unassisted Residency” show, 3 p.m. April 28. Tickets $35; $45 for cocktail table seating (must purchase two tickets for this option). Upcoming shows: May 26; June 23. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.fritzcolemancomedy.com. elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html
Netflix Is a Joke Fest: Check the website for comedians, schedule, tickets and venues, May 2-12. List of Los Angeles-area venues (including Hollywood, Inglewood, Santa Monica; West Hollywood): www.netflixisajokefest.com/venues. Updates: www.facebook.com/NetflixIsAJoke. www.netflixisajokefest.com/
DANCE
Urban Bush Women Dance Co. – Legacy + Linage + Liberation: Performance, 8 p.m. April 19. The dance company is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Tickets $39 and up. Parking information: cap.ucla.edu/royce-hall. Royce Hall at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Court, Westwood. www.urbanbushwomen.org. cap.ucla.edu/event/urban-bush-women
Invertigo Dance Theatre: “Interior Design,” choreographed by founder and artistic director Laura Karlin, and music by Diana Kynn Wallace and Eric Mason, 8 p.m. April 20 and 5 p.m. April 221. Tickets $30 and up; VIP pre-show reception, 6-7 p.m. April 20 and premium seat, $115. Location, Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. www.centertheatregroup.org/visit/kirk-douglas-theatre/. www.invertigodance.org
Kinesis – Emerging Choreography at California State University, Northridge: Student choreographers and dancers present their best at their spring showcase, 7:30 p.m. April 24, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 25. Tickets $20; $10 seniors and students. Plaza de Sol Performance Hall, in the University Student Union, on the east side of the campus off of Zelzah Street. Parking: use Lot G3 at the corner of Zelzah Avenue and Prairie Street (thesoraya.org/en/parking/). Box office, 818-677-2488. Details: tinyurl.com/53w8dcns
Heidi Duckler Dance: “Herald In, Examine Throughout,” a site-specific dance, choreographed by Heidi Duckler and with a musical score by Jessie Cox, 6 p.m. May 18. Tickets $80. Location, in front of the historic Herald Examiner building (1111 S. Broadway, Los Angeles) and inside the Downtown LA Proper Hotel (1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles). 213-536-5820. heididuckler.org/event/herald-in-examine-throughout
DISCUSSION
Trends in Cookbook Writing, 1970s to Now – Culinary Historians of Southern California: Cookbook author Joan Nathan discusses the topic with Barbara Fairchild, former editor-in-chief at Bon Appétit magazine, 10:30 a.m. April 20. The discussion is followed by a reception. Free admission, but a registration is requested. Use garage parking at 524 S. Flower St., Los Angeles (take ticket for parking with you and get it validated if you have a library card; see details on the website for parking instructions). Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/chsocal. www.chsocal.org. Details and to register on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/4up5nszz
Get Ready for College – Researching Colleges and Deciding Where to Go: Students and parents are invited to the workshop, 11 a.m. April 20. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. lapl.org/teens/college-career. Details: tinyurl.com/zp4tj43v
Peremoga – Ukrainian Outreach Forum: A gathering for friends of Ukraine with guest speakers and exchange of ideas, 1 p.m. April 20. Potluck (bring a dish to share). Reservations required to: peremoga4you@gmail.com. Calabasas Library, multipurpose room, 200 Civic Center Way. 818-731-8100. www.facebook.com/PeremogaVictory/
Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiders’ Guild of America: The group holds a “Spring Tea” and members will answer general questions from guests attending, 9:30 a.m. April 24. Location, United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Email: president@channelislandsega.org.
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Dinna Rivera Pitt, historian and curator at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas, discusses “Miguel Leonis: King of Calabasas?” 7 p.m. April 25. Free to attend the meeting; donations are accepted and appreciated. Meeting at New Life Church of the Nazarene, 10650 Reseda Blvd., Porter Ranch. sfvhs.com and www.facebook.com/SFVHS/. www.sfvhs.com/blog/categories/events-2
California Writers Club – San Fernando Valley: Guest speaker Luis J. Rodriguez (“Always Running – La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A.”) presents a talk “The Transformative Experience of Writing My Memoir,” 1 p.m. May 4. Rodriguez’s talk will be presented on Zoom. To attend the meeting on Zoom or in-person viewing on a wide-screen register on the website before noon May 3 (cwc-sfv.org/contact-us). Saban Wellness Center, Motion Picture and Television Fund, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. www.facebook.com/luis.j.rodriguez3/. www.cwc-sfv.org
FARMERS MARKETS
Good Times Farmers Market: Grand opening, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 21. The market is scheduled for Sundays year-round. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxcaxrn
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 24500 Main St., Newhall. www.facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket/
Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
MUSEUM
The Getty Villa: New: “Pictures Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery,” through July 29 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/picture_worlds). 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/
Autry Museum of the American West: April 20: “Student Visual Arts Exhibition: Vision of Freedom,” a juried exhibit with more than 100 middle and high school students’ artwork exploring the idea of one’s personal freedom and moving to/living in the American West, through June 5 (details: tinyurl.com/dd5bt265). Ongoing special exhibits: “Sherman Indian School: 100 + Years of Education and Resilience,” through May 2024 (theautry.org/exhibitions/sherman-indian-school). “Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond,” through June 15, 2025 (theautry.org/exhibitions/reclaiming-el-camino-native-resistance-missions-and-beyond). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $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
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: April 20: “Filipino California: Art and the Filipino Diaspora,” through Sept. 8. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com. forestlawn.com/exhibits/filipino-california-art-and-the-filipino-diaspora/
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: April 28: “Cinco de Mayo Family Day” includes a theatrical performance debunking the myths about Cinco de Mayo, hands-on workshops, music, tours of “LA Starts Here!” noon-4 p.m. (free to attend; beverages and food will be available for purchase; the day’s program details: tinyurl.com/zfyh7bns). Ongoing exhibit: “18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium,” through May 19. Permanent exhibits: “LA Starts Here!” “Calle Principal: Mi México en Los Ángeles.” Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.org
Japan House Los Angeles: May 2: “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
ONGOING MUSEUM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Ongoing special exhibits: “Outside the Mainstream,” through Aug. 4. “Shifting Perspectives: Vertical Cinema,” through Aug. 4. “John Waters: Pope of Trash,” through Aug. 4. “Significant Movies and Movie Makers,” three exhibits through Jan. 4, 2026: “Casablanca,” “Boyz n the Hood,” and Lourdes Portillo.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and Monday. Admission $25; $19 ages 62 and older; $15 students, age 18 and older with ID; free for ages 17 and younger. Location, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Fairfax Avenue), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. academymuseum.org
African American Firefighter Museum: Artifacts, fire apparatus, pictures and stories about African American Los Angeles firefighters. Hours: timed entry admission, 1, 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday (make a reservation on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/4dx5xxhk). Donation. Location, 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-744-1730. https://www.aaffmuseum.org/
Bolton Hall Museum: Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission; $5 donation is appreciated. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: llhs@boltonhall.org. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum and www.boltonhall.org
California African American Museum: Closed for repairs due to storm-related damage. Check website or Facebook for re-opening and also for off-site programs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Parking $15 before 5 p.m.; $18 after 5 p.m. (in the blue structure parking lot; entrance to the blue structure is on Figueroa Boulevard at 39th Street.). Location, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. www.caamuseum.org and www.facebook.com/CAAMinLA/
California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Leonardo Da Vinci: Inventor. Artist. Dreamer.,” (californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/leonardo-da-vinci-inventor-artist-dreamer). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center’s permanent galleries, but there is a charge for special exhibits. Admission to the “Leonardo Da Vinci” exhibit: $22.95; $20.95 seniors and students; $15.95 (timed tickets are required for special exhibits, and also the Imax Theater; californiasciencecenter.org/visit). Location, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Craft in America Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Between the Lines: John Luebtow and Stephen Edwards,” through May 25. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free admission. Location, 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.facebook.com/CraftinAmerica. craftinamerica.org/page/center. craftinamerica.org/exhibition/between-the-lines-john-luebtow-and-stephen-edwards
Craft Contemporary: Ongoing special exhibit: “ART IRAN: Falling into Language,” nine expatriate Iranian artists have used forms of the Persian alphabet, handwriting and text in their artwork, through May 5. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $9; $7 ages 65 and older and students; free for ages 12 and younger. Location, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.craftcontemporary.org. Details on the exhibit: www.craftcontemporary.org/exhibitions/art-iran-falling-in-language/
Discovery Cube Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Doc McStuffins – The Exhibit,” based on the Disney Junior series, through May 11 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/events/docmcstuffins-exhibit). The Discovery Cube has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $18 ages 15-61; $17 ages 62 and older; $16 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org
Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing special exhibit: “I Will Meet You Yet Again: Contemporary Sikh Art,” through May 26. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Wednesday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Parking directions: enter from Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, turn left into the pay-by-space area of Lot 4 (198 Westwood Plaza). Location, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. https://fowler.ucla.edu/
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Conserving Eden,” through April 21. “Drawing on Blue,” through April 28. “Blood: Medieval/Modern,” through May 19 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/blood/index.html).”Hippolyte Bayard: A Persistent Pioneer,” photography, through July 7. “Nineteenth-Century Photography Now,” through July 7. “Camille Claudel,” sculptures, through July 21 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/claudel/index.html). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required (tinyurl.com/yu6fsv3s). Parking $25 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “KQ Ent. (ATEEZ & xikes): A Grammy Museum Pop-up,” exhibit featuring two K-pop boy groups who are represented by KQ, a South Korean entertainment agency and record label, through June 10 (grammymuseum.org/event/ateez-xikers). “Roxy: 50 and Still Rockin’,” through spring 2024 (grammymuseum.org/event/50andstillrockin).”Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience,” through spring 2024. “Hip-Hop America: The Mix Tape Exhibit,” through Sept. 4. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Admission $18; $15 ages 65 and older; $12 ages 5-17 and college students with ID. Location, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-725-5700. grammymuseum.org
Holocaust Museum LA: Ongoing special exhibit: “To Paint Is to Life: Art and Resistance in Theresienstadt,” artwork from four artists who depicted life in the Theresienstadt ghetto during the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. Information about the exhibit that runs through Nov. 30 (www.holocaustmuseumla.org/topaint). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $15; $10 ages 65 and older; free for ages 17 and younger. Free admission on Sunday. Admission is by timed admission ticket. Location, 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: info@hmla.org. www.holocaustmuseumla.org
Italian American Museum Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon,” through Oct. 13 (tinyurl.com/mrrb4pbh). Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission free; donations requested. Location, 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.iamla.org
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Giant Robot Biennale 5,” an exhibit of art by Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Mike Shinoda, Rain Szeto, Yoskay Yamamoto (co-presented by Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot), through Sept. 1. “J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist,” photography exhibit by the late James Tadanao Sata (1896-1975), through Sept. 1. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday; closed on national holidays (www.janm.org/visit). Admission: $16; $9 ages 62 and older and children; free for ages 5 and younger (timed advance tickets are recommended). Location, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum and janm.org
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $15; $12 ages 62 and older and students ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required (tarpits.org/plan-your-visit/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca,” through June 2. “Korean Treasures from the Chester and Cameron Chang Collection,” through June 30. “Imagined Fronts: The Great War and Global Media,” through July 7. “Dining with the Sultan: The Fine Art of Feasting,” through Aug. 4. “Vincent Valdez and Ry Cooder: El Chavez Ravine,” through Aug. 11. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $20; $16 ages 65 and older and students ages 18 and older with a valid ID; free for ages 17 and younger (reserving/purchasing an advance, timed-entry online is recommended; prices are for residents of Los Angeles County). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Martial Arts History Museum: The museum has relocated from Burbank to Glendale. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $12; $5 ages 6-17. Location, 201 N. Brand Blvd. (corner of N. Brand and Wilson Street; use entrance at 111 Wilson St.), Glendale. 818-245-6051. www.facebook.com/martialartshistorymuseum. martialartsmuseum.com/
Museum of African American Art: Ongoing special exhibit: Metro Art presents “Here: Arts and Culture Along the K,” through May 12. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, Level Two, Suite 283, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Crenshaw. 323-294-7071. Email: info@maaala.org. www.maaala.org
Museum of Contemporary Art: Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission is free but an advance online timed-entry ticket is required. Special exhibits are $18; $10 seniors and students; free for ages 11 and younger. Locations: the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles; MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-633-5351. www.moca.org/visit
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. themuseumsfvnow.org/
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Ongoing special exhibits: “100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World,” the centerpiece of the exhibit is a display of the 125 carats Jonker I Diamond, the “largest stone cut from the Jonker diamond — the fourth largest diamond in the world when it was found in 1934” — through April 21 (nhm.org/experience-nhm/exhibitions-natural-history-museum/100-carats). “Butterfly Pavilion,” through Aug. 25. Admission to this special exhibit is $8 by a timed ticket (30-minute time slot) and also, a general museum admission is required (nhm.org/plan-your-visit/nhm-buy-tickets). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Splendor & Speed: Treasures from the Petersen Collection,” through June 2 (www.petersen.org/splendor-and-speed). “We Are Porsche,” through July 7 (www.petersen.org/porsche-75). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $21; $19 ages 62 and older; $13 ages 12-17; $12 ages 4-11. Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Defending America and the Galaxy: SDI and Star Wars,” through Sept. 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and Jan. 1). Admission: $25; $22 ages 62 and older; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10 (purchase online here: tinyurl.com/mry5ne9h). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Santa Monica History Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Unhoused – A History of Housing in Santa Monica,” through Dec. 31. Hours: 2-5 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $5; free for 65 and older and ages 17 and younger. Location, 1350 Seventh St., Santa Monica. 310-395-2290. www.santamonicahistory.org
Skirball Cultural Center: Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed for Jewish and national holidays (www.skirball.org/visit). Admission $12; $9 seniors and students; $7 ages 2-12; www.skirball.org/visit). Admission for the “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball” is an extra charge and by a timed-entry (purchase online). Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 20-21 (see website for other dates). Admission $15 and up. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. Purchase tickets at the door or online. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics and valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: Interior of museum is closed until 11 a.m. April 27 for installation of new exhibits. Check the website for details. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday (wendemuseum.org/about-us/visit). Free admission. Location, 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-216-1600. 310-216-1600. Email: visit@wendemuseum.org. wendemuseum.org
MUSIC
The Canyon: Geoff Tate (Queensryche) – Big Rock Show Hits, with opening set by Fire and Water, April 18 ($32). Blank Space, a Taylor Swift tribute band, with opening set by Sullivan Grace, April 19 ($38). Wild Child, a re-creation of a 1960s Doors concert, April 20 ($26). Five for Fighting with String Quartet, 8 p.m. April 25 ($38). Doors open, 6 p.m. Headliners, 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Ticket price listed is for standing-room only; table tickets require dinner purchase. Two-drink minimum. Check website for other concerts, ticket prices, dinner options and reservations. Location, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/
Boris Allakhverdyan: St. Matthew’s Music Guild presents the clarinetist and the Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s, 8 p.m. April 19. Arrive early for a pre-concert lecture at 7:10 p.m. Tickets $45. St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave., Pacific Palisades. 310-573-7422. www.borisallakhverdyan.com. www.musicguildonline.org
Culture Clash – May the 40th Be With You: 8 p.m. May 4. Tickets $44 and up. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-8800. www.thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/culture-clash/
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Bagrock? Find out, 8 p.m. May 4. Tickets $35 and up. Bank of American Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. rhcp.scot. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/red-hot-chilli-pipers
Pacific Jazz Orchestra with Aaron Tveit: 8 p.m. May 11. Tickets $56; $69. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-8800. www.thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/pacific-jazz-orchestra-with-aaron-tveit/
Greek Theater – 2024 Season: See the schedule here: www.lagreektheatre.com/events/all. Location, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles (directions and parking information: www.lagreektheatre.com/parking-shuttle/directions). www.facebook.com/thegreektheatre/
Hollywood Bowl – 2024 Season: See the schedule, subscription packages (Classical Tuesdays/Thursdays; Jazz Plus; KCRW Festival; Sunday Sunset Concerts; Weekend Spectaculars) and special events: www.hollywoodbowl.com/campaigns/hollywood-bowl-2024-season. Tickets on sale now for: Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, 3:30 p.m. June 15 and 3:30 p.m. June 16, and also, Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop Is the Love of My Life, 8 p.m. June 29. www.hollywoodbowl.com/
THEATER
High Maintenance: The Road Theatre Co. presents a world premiere of a play written by Peter Ritt about an actor coping with career issues that include playing opposite a robot in Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House,” 8 p.m. April 19. Show runs 8 p.m. April 20; 2 p.m. April 21; 8 p.m. April 25; various dates through May 19. Tickets $39; $20 ages 65 and older; $15 students. Road Theatre at NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. roadtheatre.org
Singularities or the Computers of Venus: The Road Theatre Co. presents a play written by Laura Stribling about how some things change over time and some things don’t — especially for women in science, previews 8 p.m. April 22-24. Opening night, 8 p.m. April 26. Show runs various dates through June 2. Tickets $20 previews; $39; $20 ages 65 and older; $15 students. Road Theatre at NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. roadtheatre.org
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s 2024 Repertory Season: Tickets are on sale now for the season that begins on June 1 with Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale,” with various dates through Sept. 30. In addition: Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (June 2-Sept. 23); “Wendy’s Peter Pan,” a retelling of the J.M. Barrie play by Ellen Geer (June 22-Oct. 4); “Tartuffe: Born Again,” the 1664 play by Molière, translated from the original French and adapted by Freyda Thomas (July 13-Oct. 13); “The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote” by Bernardo Cubría (Aug. 24-Oct 19). Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Location, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. www.theatricum.com
ONGOING THEATER
La Traviata: LA Opera presents the opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Show runs 7:30 p.m. April 18; 2 p.m. April 21; 7:30 p.m. April 24; 7:30 p.m. April 27. Tickets $25 and up. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-972-8001. www.laopera.org/performances/202324-season/la-traviata/
Freud on Cocaine: A comedy by Howard Skora, based on Sigmund Freud’s “Cocaine Papers.” Show runs 8 p.m. Fridays through May 3. Minimum age: 14 (parental discretion). Tickets $40; $50. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-687-8559. www.freudoncocaine.com
Could I Have This Dance?: The Group Rep presents a play by Doug Haverty about a family who, when faced with a medical crisis, discover issues that they are wary to discuss. Minimum age: 14. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through May 5. Tickets $35; $30 seniors and students. Lonny Chapman Theatre, Main Stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
In the Heights: Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents the 2008 Tony Award winner for best musical, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quíara Alegría Hudes. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through May 5. Tickets $33; $28 age 60 and up, and students; $22 ages 12 and younger. Location, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. 805-583-7900. www.simi-arts.org
Can’t Live Without ‘Em: The Group Rep presents the world premiere of a play by Lee Redmond about a roomful of women discussing a man that they all know — but does he want to hear them? Show runs 7 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 4 p.m. Saturday; through May 12. Tickets $30; $25 seniors and students. Upstairs at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
Cinderella: Storybook Theatre presents a musical by Michael Paul and Lloyd J. Schwartz for children and their families, 1 p.m. Saturdays through June 8. Tickets $15. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. Reservations, 323-851-7977. www.theatrewest.org
Submit calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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