The Port of Los Angeles presented “Cars and Stripes Forever!” on Friday, June 28, 2024, in San Pedro. The popular early July 4th celebration included a classic car show, live bands and concluded with a fireworks display over the port. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Fourth of July Family Parade: Parade line-up, 9:30 a.m. July 4 (coffee and donuts for purchase from LA Donut truck, 8 a.m.); parade begins 9:45 a.m. from 4415 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. The low-key parade — with red, white and blue decorated people, bicycles, strollers and wagons (no motorized vehicles) — proceeds on Agoura Road to Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Drive, Westlake Village. Activities and food trucks at the park, 10 a.m.-noon. 818-706-1613. www.wlv.org/parade.
Sunland-Tujunga 4th of July Parade: Sunland-Tujunga-Shadow Hills Rotary Club presents the annual parade with the theme, “The Magic of Sunland-Tujunga,” 10 a.m. July 4. Danny Trejo, actor, author and restaurateur, is scheduled to be in the parade. Route: Foothill Boulevard at Mount Gleason Avenue/Summitrose Street; west on Foothill to Sunland Park Recreation Center (8651 Foothill Blvd.). www.facebook.com/Sunlandrotary. Flyer: www.stnc.org/index
Fourth of July Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Event includes craft activities, old-fashioned lawn and picnic games, patriotic music, presidential bingo and special appearances and talks by presidents (look-alikes), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4. Also, the unveiling of the “Charters of Freedom” monument — life-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights — noon-1 p.m. (in Gipper’s Grove area; www.chartersoffreedom.com). Free for outdoor activities. Admission is charged for the museum, Air Force One and the special exhibit “Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI” (purchasing a timed tickets for museum exhibits in advance is recommended ($25; $22 ages 62 and older; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10.). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 800-410-8354. www.reaganlibrary.com/events. Schedule details: tinyurl.com/2x9yavtu
Fourth of July Ventura Street Fair and Children’s Pushem-Pullem Parade: The Rotary Club of East Ventura sponsors the event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4. The Children’s Pushem-Pullem Parade, with decorated bicycles and wagons, begins at 10 a.m. (assemble as early as 9 a.m. at Cemetery Memorial Park, Crimea and Main streets; no application or reservation to participate; no motorized vehicles allowed). Parade route: westbound on Main Street. The Street Fair includes arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, a classic car show and food trucks, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (on Main Street from Chestnut Street to Mission Park area). Check website for musical acts, parking options and event map. www.cityofventura.ca.gov/streetfair
Wizard of Oz – 85th anniversary celebration: The Museum of the San Fernando Valley presents an outdoor screening of the 1939 movie, 8:15 p.m. July 11. The museum’s event begins with a program by Elaine Horn, a Judy Garland-as Dorothy in the “Wizard of Oz” impersonator, 6:15 p.m., plus a raffle and silent auction of “Wizard of Oz” movie memorabilia. Prepaid tickets $10 ages 12 and older; free for ages 11 and younger. Bring a blanket for lawn seating. The vent is a fundraiser for the museum. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Ave. (at the corner of Nordhoff Street), Northridge. 818-754-4400. Email: themuseumsfv@gamil.com. Details and to purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/5ewtctbf
Music Center’s Dance DTLA: Have fun learning new dance steps when expert dance instructors provide dance lessons and DJs spin the tunes, 7-11 p.m. on Fridays through Aug. 16. Schedule: Reggaeton, July 12; Colombian Cumbia, July 19; Line Dance, July 26; Samba, Aug. 2; Hip-Hop, Aug. 9; Disco, Aug. 16. Lessons are free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Check the website for instructors and DJs. Dances are subject to change. Check the website for parking or taking the Metro. Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.musiccenter.org/dancedtla
CELEBRATING JULY 4TH
Drones and fireworks shows
July 4
Starlight Bowl – July 4th Concert and Fireworks: A concert with Billy Nation, a tribute to Billy Joel, and Mirage, a tribute band to Fleetwood Mac, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: lower area, $31; upper area, $26 (grass area and box seats sold out). Parking $12 (cash-only). Parking lot opens, 4:30 p.m. Gates open, 5:30 p.m. Location, 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank. 818-238-5300. www.starlightbowl.com. Details and to purchase tickets in advance here: https://starlightbowl.com/events/billy-nation/
City of Camarillo Fourth of July Fireworks Show: Fireworks, 9 p.m. (listen to musical soundtrack on KBBY-95.1 or online at 951kbby.com; 30-second delay for streaming). Free admission. Watch from parking lots at Camarillo Premium Outlets (740 E. Ventura Blvd.) or surrounding area. Parking is first come, first served. Road closures in effect at 8:45 p.m. (no vehicle access to parking lot after that time). cityofcamarillo.org/fireworks
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration – Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association: The 17th event returns to La Crescenta Elementary School in 2024, gates open at 4 p.m. and fireworks around 9 p.m. Live music by the Mary Dyer band. Food trucks. Bring a blanket or chairs for seating (no stakes allowed). Tickets in advance $9; $10 at the gate. Check the website for locations to purchase tickets in advance. La Crescenta Elementary School, field, 4343 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta. 818-275-4959. Details: www.cvfireworks.com/event. www.cvfireworks.com/
Hollywood Bowl’s July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular: Harry Connick Jr. and Thomas Wilkins conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 and up; see children’s tickets on the website. Location, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/
Fourth of July Extravaganza – Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center: The City of Lancaster presents the event that includes music by the Doc Brown Band, family activities and food trucks, 5-10 p.m. Gates open, 5 p.m. (free to enter the grounds); grandstand seating, opens at 6 p.m. (grandstand seating requires a ticket, $5); band performs, 7 p.m. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center, 2551 W. Ave., H., Lancaster. www.cityoflancasterca.org. Flyer: tinyurl.com/bdzkunp6. Click on Events, then the Buy Now option to see details: www.avfair.com
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party: The event includes art activities, games, music on two stages with DJs, bands and singers, a Ferris wheel and food trucks, 4-9:30 p.m. Drone light show. Free admission. Details, parking options and public transportation options on the website. Location, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-972-8080. grandparkla.org/4th-of-july
LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Game, 6:10 p.m., followed by a fireworks show. Tickets $45 and up. Prepaid parking: $30; $50 for preferred lot (www.mlb.com/dodgers/ballpark/transportation/parking). Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles. www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/single-game-tickets
Marina del Rey 4th of July Fireworks: The fireworks display will be launched from a barge off of the Marina’s south jetty, 9 p.m. Viewing areas include Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way and Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way (synchronized music at both locations). Check website for harbor side dinner and parking tips. Also, check cruising options here: visitmdr.com/sailing/yacht-charters-and-boat-rentals. Many surrounding roads close at 1 p.m. Fireworks are visible from Dockweiler Beach, Playa Vista and Venice Pier. Details and flyer: www.visitmarinadelrey.com/events/july-4-fireworks-marina-del-rey
Ojai 4th of July Celebration: Event includes games, live music and food trucks, 5:30-9 p.m. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. No alcohol, glass or pets. Tickets $10; $5 children; price options for families of 4, 6 and 8 (in advance on the Eventbrite link). Tickets available at the gate $13; $6 children (see website for options for family groups). Nordhoff High School, football stadium, 1401 Maricopa Highway. Updates on Facebook: tinyurl.com/22p44p94. www.4thofjulyinojai.com/schedule-of-events. To purchase tickets in advance online on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/a4rsnr5r
Fireworks by the Sea – Channel Islands Harbor: 9 p.m. Check the website for daytime activities at the harbor. Location, 3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard. www.facebook.com/ChannelIslandsHarbor/. channelislandsharbor.org/event/2024-fireworks-by-the-sea
Palisades Fireworks Spectacular – Pacific Palisades: Gates open, 6 p.m., and fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring a blanket to sit on the field. Bleacher and stadium seats available for seating. No coolers, food or drinks allowed inside the field. There will be food trucks onsite; see details here: palisades4th.com/fireworks/fireworks-faq. Tickets $10; free for ages 6 and younger (however, all must have a ticket for admission including children and babies; QR code will be scanned). No tickets sold at the gates. Purchase tickets and parking ($25) in advance on the website. Gates close at 8:45 p.m. (no admittance after that time even if you have a ticket; no refunds). Location, Palisades Charter High School (15777 Bowdoin St., Pacific Palisades). More Pacific Palisades July 4 activities (palisades4th.com). Details, rules, parking information and to purchase tickets: palisades4th.com/fireworks/
Palmdale Amphitheater – Concert and Fireworks Celebration: Event opens at 6 p.m. Concert by Queen Nation, a tribute to the music of Queen, 8 p.m. Fireworks, around 9 p.m. Tickets $3.50; free for ages 12 and younger (with a complimentary reserved ticket). This is a cash-free event; see website for credit cards accepted. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Check the website for parking ideas; limited on-site parking. Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale. www.palmdaleamphitheater.com/events/2024/fireworks-celebration-2024
LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles Football Club – Rose Bowl: Game, 7:30 p.m. Gates to the stadium open, 5:30 p.m. Unfurling of the American flag covering the field, 7:15 p.m., followed by the National Anthem and a Condor Squadron flyover. DJ Afrojack gives the pregame and halftime performance. Fireworks after the game (estimated around 9:45 p.m.). Tickets $35 and up (ages 2 and older require a ticket). Parking lots open 1:30 p.m.; a Fanfest, 2:30 p.m., in Lot H. Check for premium tickets, parking and other details for July 4 event on the Rose Bowl stadium website. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/singlegame. www.rosebowlstadium.com/events/details/405/la-galaxy-vs-lafc-soccer-match
Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd Church – Porter Ranch: Gates open, 5 p.m. Fireworks, about 9 p.m. Food vendors. No tailgating. Use parking areas around the church. Location, 19700 Rinaldi St. 818-831-9333. www.shepherdchurch.com/4th
City of San Fernando Independence Day Festival and Drone Light Show: Family fun with arts and crafts, carnival games, artisan and food vendors, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Live music by Savor, a Santana tribute band. Patriotic drone light show, 9 p.m. Recreation Park, 208 Park Ave., San Fernando. https://ci.san-fernando.ca.us/sfrecreation/#independence-day-celebration
Fourth of July Celebration – Santa Barbara: Fireworks, around 9 p.m. at West Beach (West Cabrillo Boulevard and State Street). Prior to fireworks: Food and vendor booths, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Cabrillo Boulevard, sidewalk at West Beach). Also, live music at the West Beach, beginning at noon. Fireworks are scheduled to be live stream on keyt.com. 805-897-1962. santabarbaraca.gov/things-do/city-events/fourth-july-celebration. https://santabarbaraca.gov/press-releases/fourth-july-celebration-bring-full-day-festivities-santa-barbaras-waterfront
Star-Spangled Rock ‘N Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration – Simi Valley: Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the event that includes music, a kid’s fun zone, beer and wine garden, food booths and arts and crafts vendors. Doors open, 3 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free admission. A VIP admission is available: $100; $45 ages 12 and younger (includes barbecue dinner, 4-6:30 p.m., dessert, 5:30-8 p.m.; shaded seating near the stage and other perks; more information and to purchase here: starspangledsimi.com/vip-tickets). Entertainment: Silver Lining (3:15 p.m.); FamDamly (5 p.m.); Forever Rod (7 p.m.). Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Parking: Simi Valley Metrolink Station, 5050 E. Los Angeles Ave.; Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran St.; 5-Star Parking onsite, $25, purchase here: https://starspangledsimi.com/event-info). Location, Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Kiwanis Club, 805-807-5100. starspangledsimi.com
Fireworks Spectacular – Thousand Oaks: Conejo Recreation & Park District and the City of Thousand Oaks present fireworks, 9 p.m. Listen to synchronized music from KHAY-100.7 FM radio. Viewing spots include: Janss Marketplace, Hillcrest Drive and Moorpark Road (details on how to get free or paid tickets for required wristbands: tinyurl.com/yc3zwd7w). The Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive (details on viewing here: tinyurl.com/krcdjpw2). 805-495-6471. www.crpd.org/events/fourth-of-july-activities
Universal Studios Hollywood: The theme park is open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Fireworks display around 9 p.m. Admission $144 on July 4 with online purchase, ages 10 and older; $138 ages 3-9; check the website for other ticket prices including Universal Express for bypassing general queue at most rides and shows. Parking $35 ($10 after 5 p.m.); $50 preferred ($20 after 5 p.m.); $70 at the front gate. Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. General information, 800-864-8377. Admission, 866-258-6546. www.universalstudioshollywood.com. Details on July 4th event: tinyurl.com/yc4c6zu2
City of Santa Clarita Fireworks Show: Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. Free to watch from the surrounding area of Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd. https://calendar.santa-clarita.com/event/city-of-santa-clarita-fireworks-show
(In addition, Valencia Town Center holds a fundraiser for the WiSH Education Foundation, 6-10 p.m.; tickets $45; $35 ages 12 and younger; details on this ticketed-in-advance VIP viewing event at a location at Valencia Town Center: tinyurl.com/mr49k76x). Location, 24201 Valencia Blvd. Purchase tickets for the fundraiser on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/4zj5zpup)
Six Flags Magic Mountain: Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. (and also, July 5-6). Best viewing areas: Full Throttle Plaza, Main Gate Plaza and DC Universe. Admission $57 online (see other options on the website). Location, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia. www.sixflags.com/magicmountain. www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events/july-celebration
Ventura Rotary 4th of July Fireworks and Family Picnic: The event includes live entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks, gates open, 5 p.m. Fireworks, around 9 p.m. Tickets $10 ages 13 and older; $5 ages 4-12; a family-of-four admission is $30, only available as pre-sale on the website (and must enter gate together on “family ticket”). Admission is cash-only at the gate. Bring your own blanket for seating and picnic items. No alcohol, no glass, no pets, no smoking (see other rules on the website). Ventura College Athletic Fields, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. www.venturafireworks.com. Details and to purchase admission in advance on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/yck292ar
Fireworks Spectacular – Westlake Village: Event includes activities, food and beverages for sale. Gates open, 5 p.m.; Event begins, 6 p.m.; Fireworks, 9:10 p.m. Also, fireworks may be seen from the area surrounding Westlake Village Golf Course, including the Westlake Village Golf Course Range, and at Calvary Community Church (5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village; gates open 7 p.m.; bring a blanket or chair; no pets allowed; calvarywestlake.org). There is no parking on-site at the golf course; only drop-offs; follow signage for free, off-site parking off of Lakeview Canyon and Townsgate roads. Westlake Village Golf Course, 4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818-706-1613. Details and the flyer: http://wlv.org/366/4th-of-July-Fireworks-Show
Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza: Valley Cultural Foundation, producers of Concerts at Warner Park, also produces the Independence Day event and fireworks show, 6-9:30 p.m. Performers: Angela O’Neill and the Outrageous8, with the Paul Litteral Band. Free admission (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating). Or, $25 VIP seat; $40 VIP seat with parking (purchase in advance). Parking opens for July 4 event at 3:30 p.m. in the designated structure (see website for details). Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org. valleycultural.org/event/2024-july-4th-extravaganza/
July 5
Independence Day Drone Light Show: Culver City Downtown Business Association presents their inaugural event, 6-9:30 p.m. Event includes a flag salute, the National Anthem and music. Free admission. Town Plaza, 9500 Culver Blvd., Culver City. downtownculvercity.com/event/downtown-culver-city-independence-celebration
July 7
Concerts in the Park: Fantastic Diamond, a tribute to Neil Diamond, 6 p.m. A drone show follows the concert. Chumash Park, 5550 Meda Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 818-597-7361. www.agourahillsrec.org
Note: City of Calabasas is not hosting a July 4 fireworks show in 2024 due to construction at Calabasas High School. www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/special-events
Find a list of more July 4th shows: www.dailynews.com/2024/06/26/where-to-see-july-4th-fireworks-and-drone-shows-in-the-la-area-june-28-july-7/
BOOKS
Book Soup: Burt Kearns (“Marlon Brando: Hollywood Rebel”) and Dwayne Epstein (“Killin’ Generals: The Making of ‘The Dirty Dozen’ the Most Iconic WW II Movie of All Time”), 7 p.m. July 8. Kevin Cummins discusses his photography book “David Bowie — Mixing Memory & Desire,” 7 p.m. July 9. Richard Gurman discusses “Married…with Children vs. The World: The Inside Story of the Shock-Com that Launched FOX and Changed TV Comedy Forever,” 7 p.m. July 10. Carol Mitchell discusses “What Start Bad a Mornin,’” 7 p.m. July 11. Mateo Askaripour discusses his novel “This Great Hemisphere,” 7 p.m. July 12. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Diesel, A Bookstore: Cory Richards discusses and signs “The Color of Everything,” 6:30 p.m. July 10. Deborah Stoll discusses and signs “Drop in: The Gender Rebels Who Changed the Face of Skateboarding,” 6:30 p.m. July 18. 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
Friends of the Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library used book sale: The group holds its quarterly sale of books, 9:30 p.m.-3 p.m. July 13. Location, 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills. 818-895-3650. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-mid-valley-library-book-sale-1
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library used book sale: Second Saturday of the month sale of books, CDs, LPs and movies, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 13. Location, 14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks. 818-205-9716. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/sherman-oaks-friends-library-used-book-sale
Friends of Chatsworth Branch Library used book sale: The group holds its quarterly “giant” sale of hardback and paperback books, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 20. Location, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. laplchatsworthfriends.org. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-library-giant-book-sale
Friends of the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library used book sale: The group holds the sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20. Members of the Friends of the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Library get a members-only preview sale, 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. (join at the door to become a member; yearly membership $10; $5 seniors). Cash or check only. Location, 5211 Tujunga Ave. 818-766-7185. www.lapl.org/branches/north-hollywood
DANCE
Dance at the Odyssey: A dance mini-fest by choreographers whose dances confront personal and social concerns and issues. “Sugar Odyssey (or the undrowning)” by choreographer Bernard Brown, and “Fluid Identities: a dance of belonging” by dance artists Joey Navarette-Medina and Rosa Rodríguez-Frazier, 8 p.m. July 6. “Mafiosi” by choreographer Olivia Liberati, and “Taking Flight” by Intrepid Dance Project,” 2 p.m. July 7. “You Live in My Spine” by choreographer Leah Zeiger, 8 p.m. July 11. Check the website for other dances, July 12-14. Tickets $25. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. odysseytheatre.com. Details: tinyurl.com/2b6u2h7u
Joan Jonas, Mirror Piece I and II (1969/2024) – The Getty: Fifteen dancers use synchronized choreography while holding mirrors, 4 p.m. July 13-14. The dance is part of the Getty’s “Ever Present” performance series. The dance is free, but a timed-entry reservation to the Getty Center is required. The dance is staged outdoors at the Getty Center’s Arrival Plaza. 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. Details: tinyurl.com/5rn4pwhk
DINING
DineLA Restaurant Week Summer 2024: Participating restaurants offer a special lunch/dinner menu, July 12-26. 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
Da Barbara: Italian cuisine restaurant participating in dineLA Summer 2024 restaurant week. Reservations required. All diners at a table must opt-in for the dineLA lunch/dinner menu. Lunch, noon-2 p.m. Wed.-Fri. ($35). Dinner, 6 p.m.-to close Wed.-Sat. ($45). Beverages, including water), tax and tip are extra). Location, 6411 Fountain Ave., Hollywood. 424-653-8706. barbarapollastrini.com. www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela/restaurant/199534.
FARMERS MARKETS
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
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.-1 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
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/
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: Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission; $5 donation is appreciated. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: llhs@boltonhall.org. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum and www.boltonhall.org
California African American Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Simone Leigh,” a traveling exhibit, co-presented with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (artwork to be presented at both museums), through Jan. 20, 2025 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2024/simone-leigh). Ongoing special exhibit: “Paula Wilson: Toward the Sky’s Back Door,” through Aug. 18 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2024/paula-wilson-toward-the-sky-s-back-door). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-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.,” through Sept. 2 (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 Contemporary: Ongoing special exhibits: “Kyungmi Shin: Origin Stories” (www.craftcontemporary.org/exhibitions/kyungmi-shin-origin-stories) and “3B Collective: Highway Hypnosis,” with artwork from members of the Los Angeles-based 3B Collective — Adrian Alfaro, Aaron Douglas Estrada, Alfredo D. Diaz, Alexa Ramírez Posada, Oscar Magallanes, Rubén Ortiz-Torres — (www.craftcontemporary.org/exhibitions/highway-hypnosis). Both exhibits run through Sept. 8. 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
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Ongoing special exhibit: “Expedition: Dinosaur!” through Sept. 2. 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
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: Ongoing special exhibit: “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/
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “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
The Getty Villa: Ongoing special exhibits: “Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery,” through July 29 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/picture_worlds). “Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt,” through Jan. 25, 2027. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. Free admission, but a timed-entry reservation is required. Parking $25. Location, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. www.getty.edu/visit/villa/
Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Roxy: 50 and Still Rockin’,” through summer 2024 (grammymuseum.org/event/50andstillrockin).”Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience,” through summer 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
Italian American Museum Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon,” through Oct. 13 (tinyurl.com/mrrb4pbh). Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission free; donations requested. Location, 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.iamla.org
Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Yes, KAWAII Is Art – Express Yourself,” through Nov. 3 (www.japanhousela.com/exhibitions/yes-kawaii-is-art-express-yourself-sebastian-masuda/). Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission. The museum is at Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special 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/
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: 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
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “Imagined Fronts: The Great War and Global Media,” through July 7. “Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca,” through July 21. “Dining with the Sultan: The Fine Art of Feasting,” through Aug. 4. “Vincent Valdez and Ry Cooder: El Chavez Ravine,” through Aug. 11. “Ed Ruscha/Now Then,” through Oct. 6. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $23; $19 ages 65 and older and students ages 18 and older with a valid ID; free for ages 17 and younger (reserving/purchasing an advance, timed-entry online is recommended; these prices are for residents of Los Angeles County with an ID). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Martial Arts History Museum: Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $12; $5 ages 6-17. Location, 201 N. Brand Blvd. (corner of North Brand and Wilson Street; use entrance at 111 Wilson St.), Glendale. 818-245-6051. www.facebook.com/martialartshistorymuseum. martialartsmuseum.com/
Museum of African American Art: Ongoing special exhibit: “Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball,” through July 7. 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. 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: Ongoing special exhibit: “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: “We Are Porsche,” through July 7 (www.petersen.org/porsche-75). “Eyes on the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape,” through Nov. 2024. “Best in Low: Lowrider Icons of the Street and Show,” through April 2025, see details on the exhibit (www.petersen.org/best-in-low-exhibit). “GM’s Marvelous Motorama: Dream Cars from the Joe Bortz Collection,” 6 concept cars from the 1950s, through March 2026 (www.petersen.org/gms-marvelous-motorama-exhibit). 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: “Star Wars and SDI: Defending America and the Galaxy,” 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
Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak,” through Sept. 1 (www.skirball.org/museum/wild-things-are-happening-art-maurice-sendak). 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. July 6-7 (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: Ongoing special exhibit: “Undercurrents I: Stories, Symbols and Sounds,” through Sept. 15. (wendemuseum.org/exhibition/undercurrents-i/) 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
Brunch Electronik: DJ Harvey, Maya Jane Coles, Colyn, Will Clarke, Manics and Stavroz, 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. July 6. Event also includes art installations, food and beverage trucks and a vendor village. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $58 (entry before 6 p.m.); $69 after 6 p.m.; also, VIP options (https://ra.co/events/1873516). Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Details: https://ra.co/events/1873516
NoHo Summer Nights – Valley Cultural Foundation: Locked Out of Heaven, a tribute to Bruno Mars, and emerging artist, Funky 80s Group, 7 p.m. July 6 (https://valleycultural.org/event/2024-noho-concert-locked-out-of-heaven/). Upcoming: the Roaries, oldies and a “Grease” tribute, July 20; Element Band, Aug. 3; Blank Space, Aug. 17. Free admission. Bring a blanket of low-back lawn chair for seating. North Hollywood Recreation Center, 11455 Magnolia Blvd. (behind the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library). valleycultural.org. valleycultural.org/concerts-events/noho-summer-nights/
San Fernando Valley Master Chorale – Cabaret on Sunset Fundraiser: The program, “A Tribute to American Composers,” opens with members of the San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus performing, 7:30 p.m., followed by the chorale, 8 p.m. July 7. Dress code: Cocktail/Hollywood Glam. Tickets $40 (first come, first seated); $50 (VIP reserved front row seats). Purchase tickets in advance. Doors open, 6 p.m. for dining. Entree or two-item minimum is required besides show ticket (www.catalinajazzclub.com/faq). Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466-2210. www.sfvmc.com
The American Music of Joplin and Copland: Violinist Paul Stein discusses the musicians and performs, 3:30 p.m. July 13. Granada Hills Branch Library, 10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills. 818-368-5687. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/american-music-joplin-and-copland
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Foreigner Unauthorized, a tribute to the band Foreigner, with emerging artist Abby Berman, July 14 (valleycultural.org/event/2024-foreigner-unauthorized). Emerging artists perform, 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner (concerts end at 8:30 p.m.). Upcoming: Twisted Gypsy – Fleetwood Mac Reimagined, with emerging artist Paper Citizen, July 21 (valleycultural.org/event/2024-twisted-gypsy-fleetwood-mac); Red Corvette, a tribute to Prince, with emerging artist Timothy J. Wilson; Wanted, a tribute to the band Bon Jovi, with emerging artist Saticöy, Aug. 4. Free admission (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating). Or: $20 VIP seat; $35 VIP seat and paid parking (purchase in advance). Parking: event parking begins at 4 p.m. (see the website for address and more information). See more concerts at Warner Park on the website. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
El Laberinto del Coco – Sunset Concerts at Skirball Cultural Center: The group, founded in 2017 by percussionist Hector “Coco” Barez, brings the sound of bomba from Puerto Rico, 8 p.m. Doors open, 6:30 p.m., for exploring museum exhibits, and for purchasing food and beverages. Free walk-up tickets; first-come, first-served. Parking $20 (no street parking). Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org. www.skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts-el-laberinto-del-coco
THEATER
The Ghee Ghee Pik: The Group Rep presents the world premiere of a play by Suzy London about what may happen when artificial technology is implanted in a human’s brain. Show runs 7 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 4 p.m. Saturday; through July 14. Tickets $30; $25 seniors and students. The play is performed on the second floor stage (not wheelchair accessible due to no elevator). Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 3:30 p.m. July 7. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 29; 7 p.m. Sept. 2; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream/. www.theatricum.com
The Winter’s Tale: The play by William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m. July 7. Show runs 3:30 p.m. July 13; other dates through Sept. 30. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. www.theatricum.com
Wendy’s Peter Pan: A retelling of J.M. Barrie’s play “Peter Pan,” by Ellen Geer, 7:30 p.m. July 6. Show runs 7:30 p.m. July 14, 21 and 26; and other dates through Oct. 4. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/wendys-peter-pan/. www.theatricum.com
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