The unprecedented wildfires in Southern California have impacted many events and venues. Before you go, check in advance for closures, cancellations or postponements.
EVENTS
Grand National Roadster Show: O’Reilly Auto Parts sponsors the 75th annual “longest-running indoor car show in the world,” and presented by Meguiar’s, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1-2. The show includes hot rods, customs, lowriders, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles. Parking $10. Admission $40 ages 13 and older; $10 ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and younger. Tickets are available online: rodshows.com, and also at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores (www.oreillyauto.com). Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. rodshows.com/gnrs
Lunar New Year – L.A. Zoo: The first of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s “Wild Weekends” begins with a celebration of the Lunar New Year and the “Year of the Snake,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 1-2. The free programming includes dance and music performances, calligraphy demonstrations, “Bitty Bao” story readings, and a self-guided tour of animals on the Chinese zodiac. Check the website link for the schedule on each day. Admission $22; $17 ages 2-12. Los Angeles Zoo, Zoo Drive, at the junction of the 134 and 5 freeways. 323-644-4200. www.lazoo.org. Details: https://lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/wild-weekends/lunar-new-year/
Labyrinth Walk – Walking Together in Community: Labyrinths of Greater Los Angeles present a public walk, 11 a.m. Feb. 1. Location, Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. www.facebook.com/LosAngelesLabyrinthNetwork/
Black History Month Celebration – Forest Lawn-Glendale: The event begins with a community resource and networking fair, 4-6 p.m., and followed by the dance and musical performances, poetry and guest speakers, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Free admission. Location, inside the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 855-800-5296. www.forestlawn.com. forestlawn.com/all-events/
Los Angeles Conscious Life Expo – Planetary Transformation: The 23rd annual event includes presentations on body and mind alternative healing, meditation, paranormal, spiritual and wellness topics, Feb. 7-10. Admission requires a day pass per each individual day (includes exhibit halls, lectures, free events and workshops). Exhibit hall and conference hours: consciouslifeexpo.com/about/. Admission $40 ($45 at the door) on Feb. 7; $50 ($55 at the door) on Feb. 8; $45 ($50 at the door) on Feb. 9; or $99 for a three-day pass. Post conference information on Feb. 10 and admission per lectures (tinyurl.com/7zhwxs2h). LAX Hilton Hotel, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles. 800-367-5777. www.consciouslifeexpo.com
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration – Culver City: Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department present the event that includes activities and exhibits, a resource fair, special guests and live entertainment, 2 p.m. Feb. 15 (rescheduled from Jan. 11). Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave. www.culvercity.org/Events-directory/Annual-Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-Celebration
Kingdom Day Parade – Peace and Unity, Let it Start with Us: The 40th annual parade, celebrating the work of civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has been rescheduled, 10 a.m. Feb. 17 (rescheduled from Jan. 18). Arrive by 9 a.m. to watch the parade. Rain does not cancel the event. The parade is presented by the Congress of Racial Equality of California. The parade is televised live. Parade route: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at St. Andrews Place, west on MLK Jr. to Crenshaw Boulevard, south on Crenshaw to Vernon Avenue (parade route map on the website). 323-350-2667; 818-605-7405. www.kingdomdayparade.org. Updates on the parade: www.facebook.com/officialkingdomdayparade/
California African American Museum – King Day 2025: Learn about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during a variety of activities, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 17 (check the museum’s Facebook and website for updates on the Feb. 17 program and hours closer to the new date; rescheduled from Jan. 20). Museum’s parking lot, 39th and Figueroa streets, Los Angeles (caamuseum.org/visit/hours-directions). Location, corner of Exposition Boulevard and Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/CAAMinLA/. caamuseum.org/programs/special-events/king-day-2025
Presidents Day Celebration – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The 32nd annual event includes activities and crafting, musical performances by the Los Angeles Police Department Concert Band and the Justin Honsinger band, and also president and first lady lookalikes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 17. Free to attend the event. Museum admission applies, however, for exhibits, including the “Dead Sea Scrolls,” through Sept. 2, 2025 (www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/dead-sea-scrolls). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4057. www.reaganfoundation.org. Details on Presidents Day event: tinyurl.com/565psv7j
Golden Dragon Parade: The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles presents the 126th parade — celebrating the Year of the Snake — that includes traditional lion and dragon dance teams, bands, dance troupes, dignitaries, elected officials and cultural groups, 1 p.m. March 22. If you have purchased Grandstand seat tickets (for the original Feb. 8, 2025 parade date), they are valid for the rescheduled parade date (www.lachinesechamber.org). Route: Hill Street at Ord Street; Hill to Temple Street, and toward Bernard Street; right from Bernard to Broadway; Broadway to Temple Street, Chinatown in Los Angeles. Details, see map of the parade route and suggestions for using public transportation to get to the parade: www.lachinesechamber.org/2025-gdp
Pasadena Bead and Design Show: Find antique and handcrafted beads, hand-sewn clothing, jewelry findings, classes, demonstrations and workshops, March 28-30 (rescheduled dates from Jan. 17-19). Pasadena Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, 300 E. Green St. Email: info@beadagio.com. See the Jan. 10 post on the rescheduling: www.facebook.com/beadanddesign. www.beadanddesign.com/shows/pasadena.php
ART
CSUN Art Galleries: “Bajitas y Suavecitas,” reception, 5-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 (Main Gallery; details: tinyurl.com/ydcv7jvw). Exhibit runs through March 15. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Closed on all campus holidays. Parking $9.50 (closest lot to the gallery is lot E6, enter from Halsted Street). Cal State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. Gallery location: Art and Design Center, on North University Drive (Plummer Street), between Etiwanda and Lindley avenues. 818-677-2156. www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/art-galleries
LA Art Show: Galleries from the United States and around the world present art for sale in specialized sections including Modern + Contemporary, European Pavilion and Works on Paper, Feb. 19-23. Opening Night Premiere, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 19 ($250). The show’s 2025 charity partner is the American Heart Association’s “Life Is Why” campaign — 15% of proceeds from tickets sold will be donated to the cause. Show hours: noon-8 p.m. Feb. 20-22 (general admission); noon-6 p.m. Feb. 23 (general admission). Admission $35 (see other admission options and to purchase online: tinyurl.com/bdnhvmw9). Admission may be purchased at the door). Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. www.laartshow.com
BOOKS
Diesel, A Bookstore: Robert Crais discusses and signs “The Big Empty,” 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Kim Dower discusses and signs “What She Wants – Poems on Obsession, Desire, Despair, Euphoria,” 3 p.m. Feb. 2. Sonya Walger discusses and signs “Lion,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Christopher Farnsworth discusses and signs “Robert B. Parker’s Buried Secrets – A Jesse Stone Novel,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Kemper Donovan discusses and signs “Loose Lips,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Free seating is limited at the outdoor events. Purchase a book in advance to reserve a seat (click on the author tab to reserve). Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com
Book Soup: Henry Alford discusses and signs “I Dream of Joni – A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots,” 7 p.m. Jan. 30. Robert B. Talisse discusses “Civic Solitude – Why Democracy Needs Distance,” 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Ira Madison III discusses and signs “Pure Innocent Fun – Essays, 3 p.m. Feb. 2 (off-site and a ticketed event; $41.60 includes admission and book; purchase in advance; First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles). Clea Koff discusses and signs “Silent Evidence,” 7 p.m. Feb. 3. Gianella Ghiglino reads from her new poetry collection “Resting Place of Survival,” 7 p.m. Feb. 5. Michelle Coltrane discusses “Monument Eternal” by Alice Coltrane, 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: John McMahon discusses and signs “Head Cases,” 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Kim Dower discusses and signs “What She Wants – Poems on Obsession, Desire, Despair, Euphoria,” 4 p.m. Feb. 1. Jacqueline Winspear discusses and signs “The Comfort of Ghosts,” 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Rebecca Serle discusses “Expiration Dates,” 6 p.m. Feb. 6 (event is ticketed and virtual; details: tinyurl.com/yc8r4pws). Dinah Lenney discusses and signs “Snapshots – An Album of Essay and Image,” 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.facebook.com/vromansbookstore. vromansbookstore.com
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Bob Larivee Sr. signs “Mr. Showman – The man who created the custom car show phenomenon,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 8. Order a signed copy on the website. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
DINING/WINE
DineLA Restaurant Week 2025: Participating restaurants offer a special lunch/dinner menu, Jan. 30 through Feb. 7. Reservations are recommended. Meal times and prices vary by restaurant (restaurants offer set prices for lunch/dinner; $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+). Beverages, tax and tip are extra charge. Facts: www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela/FAQ. Find list of restaurants by cuisine, neighborhood, price and dining option (indoor or outdoor): www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela
Smorgasburg Los Angeles: The outdoor food and drink market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 2 (and other 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. www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/
Fuil Wines Pop-Up Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Wine Tasting: Owner-winemakers Carolina and Matt Espiro Jaeger discuss and pour their winery’s current releases, noon-3 p.m. Feb. 16. Minimum age: 21. Food available for purchase at Buvette Wine Bar. Details on cost for wine tasting-only or wine tasting with chocolate pairing; make a reservations on Eventbrite (tinyurl.com/4t58pyew). Location, Buvette Wine Bar, 15005 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. www.fuilwines.com/
DISCUSSION
California Writers Club – San Fernando Valley: Author Lisa Teasley discusses “The Art of the Short Story,” 1 p.m. Feb. 1. Teasley’s talk is presented on a Zoom call. Two ways to watch: register and pay admission for the Zoom link, $10, before noon Jan. 31; or, watch the Zoom presentation in-person on a large screen at the meeting location. In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. www.lisateasley.com. www.cwc-sfv.org
FARMERS MARKETS
Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the market, 6-10 p.m. Fridays. Location, White Oak Avenue (at Chatsworth Street). 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 24500 Main St., Newhall. www.facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket/
Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
NoHo Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxcaxrn
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
MUSEUM
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Feb. 1: “Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience,” through May 11 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/barbie/). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $20 ages 15-61; $18 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org
William Grant Still Arts Center: Feb. 1: “Doll and Book Market,” 1-4 p.m. Event also includes storytelling by: Monica Bailey, Sharon Alile Larkin, Aiysha Sinclair. View the center’s 44th annual Black Doll Show, “In need of good folk…Magic Folk Like Us.” The show is curated by children’s book author, doll artist and performer Aiysha Sinclair (www.aiyshasinclair.com). Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The exhibit runs through Feb. 15. Location, 2520 S. West View St., Los Angeles. 323-734-1165. wgsac.wordpress.com/the-44th-annual-black-doll-show/. Updates: www.facebook.com/william.g.artscenter
Petersen Automotive Museum: Feb. 15: “People’s Champ – The Impact of Ken Block” (www.petersen.org/ken-block-exhibit). Ongoing special exhibits: “Best in Low: Lowrider Icons of the Street and Show,” through April 2025. “Super/Hyper: The Ultimate Automobiles” and “Alternating Currents: The Fall and Rise of Electric Vehicles” and “Modern Concepts: Future Visions from the Recent Past” (all three through July 2025). “Cars Are Beautiful: Mr. Brainwash @The Petersen,” through 2026 (www.petersen.org/cars-are-beautiful-exhibit). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $21; $19 ages 62 and older; $13 ages 12-17; $12 ages 4-11 (a valid ID is required for ages 12 and older; www.petersen.org/tickets). Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
ONGOING MUSEUM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Ongoing special exhibits: “Significant Movies and Movie Makers,” three exhibits through Jan. 4, 2026: “Casablanca,” “Boyz n the Hood,” and Lourdes Portillo.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and Monday. Admission $25; $19 ages 62 and older; $15 students, age 18 and older with ID; free for ages 17 and younger. Location, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Fairfax Avenue), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. academymuseum.org
African American Firefighter Museum: Artifacts, fire apparatus, pictures and stories about African American Los Angeles firefighters. Hours: timed entry admission, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. on Sunday (make a reservation on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/4dx5xxhk). Donation. Location, 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-744-1730. https://www.aaffmuseum.org/
Autry Museum of the American West: Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
Bolton Hall Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Back to School,” the history of public schools in Sunland and Tujunga, through Spring 2025. 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: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Parking $20 before 5 p.m.; $24 after 5 p.m. (in Exposition Park). Location, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. www.caamuseum.org and www.facebook.com/CAAMinLA/
California Science Center: 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. Location, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles.californiasciencecenter.org/visit). californiasciencecenter.org
Craft Contemporary: Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $9; $7 ages 65 and older and students; free for ages 12 and younger. Location, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-937-4230. www.craftcontemporary.org
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: Ongoing special exhibit: “Narcissus Quagliata: Archtypes and Vision in Light and Glass,” through March 9 (check the link for details: forestlawn.com/exhibits/narcissus-quagliata-archetypes-and-visions-in-light-and-glass/). Permanent exhibits: forestlawn.com/museum/. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Magnified Wonders: An 18th-Century Microscope,” through March 2. “Ultra-Violet: New Light on Van Gogh’s Irises,” through March 9. “Exploring the Alps,” through April 27. “Charles Ross: Spectrum 14” installation, through Sept. 13, 2026 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/ross/index.html). More current exhibits: www.getty.edu/exhibitions/. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required (tinyurl.com/yu6fsv3s). Parking $25 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
The Getty Villa: Closed until further notice. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. Free admission, but a timed-entry reservation is required. Parking $25. Location, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. www.getty.edu/visit/villa/
Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit,” through Feb. 17 (grammymuseum.org/exhibit/hip-hop-america-the-mixtape-exhibit). Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance,” through June 15 (grammymuseum.org/exhibit/luther-vandross-artistry-and-elegance); and also “RetroBlakesberg: The Music Never Stopped,” through June 15 (grammymuseum.org/exhibit/retroblakesberg-the-music-never-stopped). 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: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $15 ages 18-64; $10 ages 65 and older; free for ages 17 and younger (www.holocaustmuseumla.org/tickets). Free admission on Sundays. Entrance to the museum is through Pan Pacific Park from Beverly Boulevard of Third Street. 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: “Creative Minds – Italian American Inventors and Innovators,” through Oct. 2025. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission free. Donations requested. Location, 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.facebook.com/iamofla. www.iamla.org
Japanese American National Museum: Closed for renovation through late 2026. Programs will continue during the renovation on the museum’s campus in Little Tokyo (100 N. Centra Ave., Los Angeles), other locations and virtually. 213-625-0414. www.janm.org/special/janm-on-the-go
Japan House Los Angeles: 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
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Permanent exhibits: “LA Starts Here!” and “Calle Principal: Mi México en Los Ángeles.” Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.org
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required (tarpits.org/plan-your-visit/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Plan your visit information here: tinyurl.com/mr3uwzs3. Admission $23; $19 ages 65 and older and students ages 18 and older with a valid ID; free for ages 17 and younger (reserving/purchasing an advance, timed-entry online is recommended; these prices are for residents of Los Angeles County with an ID). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Martial Arts History Museum: Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $12; $5 ages 6-17. Location, 201 N. Brand Blvd. (corner of North Brand and Wilson Street; use entrance at 111 Wilson St.), Glendale. 818-245-6051. www.facebook.com/martialartshistorymuseum. martialartsmuseum.com/
Museum of Contemporary Art: Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission is free but an advance online timed-entry ticket is required. Special exhibits are $18; $10 seniors and students; free for ages 11 and younger. Locations: the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles; MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-633-5351. www.moca.org/visit
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. themuseumsfvnow.org/
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Dead Sea Scrolls,” through Sept. 2, 2025 (www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/dead-sea-scrolls). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Museum admission is available online (https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/online-ticket-sales/). Admission: $29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; $19.95 ages 3-10. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion,” through Aug. 31, 2025 (www.skirball.org/museum/diane-von-furstenberg-woman-fashion). Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed for Jewish and national holidays (www.skirball.org/visit). Admission $18; $13 seniors, full time students with ID and ages 2-17 www.skirball.org/visit). Admission for the “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball” is an extra charge and by a timed-entry (purchase online). Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website for hours; subject to change). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. 818-616-4083. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics. valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: Ongoing special exhibit: “Undercurrents II: Archives and the Making of Soviet Jewish Identity,” through April 6. 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
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