Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
LA Veterans Resource Expo: The 4th annual event offers veterans, reservists, National Guard members, active-duty personnel and military families to find information on education, health and wellness programs plus job opportunities (and on-site interviews), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 21. Program remarks, 9:15 a.m. The event is hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. Free admission and parking. Register to attend. Location, Pomona Fairplex, Building 4, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. (use Gate 17), Pomona. Register to attend at: hildalsolis.org/veteransexpo.
Wildflower Hotline – Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants: The Sun Valley-based foundation presents its 2025 hotline on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. The weekly wildflower reports are released on Friday from March through May (depending upon this year’s bloom season). 818-768-1802, Ext. 7. theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline/
Tomatomania!: Choose tomato seedlings and get advice on planting, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 21-23. Also, smaller but popular varieties sold at the “store,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 25-April 23 (details: https://tomatomania.com/tapia-brothers-farm-stand-encino). Tapia Brothers Farm Stand, 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave., Encino. Check for upcoming Tomatomania event locations including Ojai, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Moorpark, Somis and Ventura here: www.tomatomania.com
Homeowners’ Resource Fair – Disaster Relief Information for Eaton and Palisades Wildfires-Affected Property Owners: Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang’s office presents the event that includes direct updates about property tax relief, on-site document intake, online resources, and ask questions, 9 a.m.-noon March 22. Free to attend. Location, Duarte Community Center, 1600 Huntington Drive, Duarte. The flyer, details on the event and to register to attend: assessor.lacounty.gov/news-information/events
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
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. March 23. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Future date: April 27; and other 4th Sundays of the month. Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/
Titanic – A Voyage Through Time: An interactive virtual reality journey that presents where the wreckage of the ship lies now and what the ship looked like in 1912 from a passenger’s perspective. Minimum age: 8; best for ages 11 and up. The experience is presented by Fever and developed with Musealia. Early-bird tickets through March 24 (11:59 p.m.). Tickets are sold by time and date. The Beverly Center, Eighth Floor, 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. Frequently asked questions: titanicexperiencevr.com/los-angeles/#faqs. titanicexperiencevr.com/los-angeles
Veterans Job and Resource Fair: Veterans Support Initiative presents the event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 27. Free to attend but register in advance. Birmingham Veterans Hall 73, 6543 Corbin Ave., Woodland Hills. Register to attend on the Eventbrite link here: tinyurl.com/658rmkup
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
Spring Flutter Fest: Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks present the event that includes craft-making, games and music, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 29. Free admission. Woodland Hills Recreation Center, 5858 Shoup Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-883-9370. See the flyer in the center’s Spring Brochure: tinyurl.com/bp6eeh3n
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Immerse yourself in the time of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and have some fun with cosplay of the time period, speaking the lingo, shopping in the marketplace, listening to music and laughing at performances, Saturday-Sunday, April 5 through May 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Pub Crawl tickets on sale March 15 ($65; minimum age is 21; no children allowed on the pub crawl including children in strollers). Theme weekends: “Pirate and Marketplace” (April 12-13); “Cottagecore” (April 19-20); “Renncon” (April 26-27). (renfair.com/socal/special-events). Fun dress code for all weekends: period “faire” costume (optional). Admission $44; $22 ages 5-12. No pets allowed. There is a mandatory car entry fee, $12, to the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area (renfair.com/socal/directions-weather/). Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $25 (must be purchased in advance online; VIP parking cost does not include the mandatory car entry fee). Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. 626-969-4750. renfair.com/socal
ONGOING EVENT
Island Packers – Winter Whale Watching: Spot Pacific gray whales migrating through the Santa Barbara Channel as they migrate from Alaska to Baja California, now through mid-April. Cruise passengers may also see fin or humpback whales plus Common dolphins. Two boarding locations: Channel Islands Harbor, 3550 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard; Ventura Harbor Village, 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Book tickets in advance on the website. Tickets $47 ages 13-54; $43 ages 55 and older; $34 ages 3-12. Check the website for all prices, other cruising trip types and island destinations through the year. Check website for details on boarding locations. 805-642-1393. islandpackers.com
BOOKS
Book Soup: Liza Monroy discusses and signs “The Distractions,” 7 p.m. March 20. Kirk Honeycutt and Mira Advani Honeycutt discuss and sign “Sideways Uncorked – The Perfect Pairing of Film and Wine,” 7 p.m. March 21. Joshua Hammer discusses and signs “The Mesopotamian Riddle – An Archaeologist, a Soldier, a Clergyman and the Race to Decipher the World’s Oldest Writing,” 7 p.m. March 24. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: Scaachi Koul discusses and signs “Sucker Punch – Essays,” 7 p.m. March 21. Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour discuss and sign “Lollapalooza – The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival,” 7 p.m. March 25. Unsolicited Press authors reading and signing: Raki Kopernik (“No One’s Leaving”), Darci Schummer (“The Ballad of Two Sisters”), Robyn Leigh Lear (“Ekphrasis as Divination – An Incantation Catalogue”), Kerry Donoghue (Mouth”), 7 p.m. March 27. Brian Castleberry discusses and signs “The Californians,” 7 p.m. March 28. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.facebook.com/vromansbookstore. vromansbookstore.com
Dark Delicacies: Del Howison signs his short story collection “What Fresh Hell Is This! Dark Tales,” 3 p.m. March 22 (final signing before store closing (April 5) information. Location, 822 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. 818-556-6660. www.darkdel.com
Diesel, A Bookstore: Sean West discusses and signs “Unruly – Fighting Back When Politics, AI, and Law Upend the Rules of Business,” 3 p.m. March 23. Free seating is limited at the outdoor events. Purchase a book in advance to reserve a seat (click on the author’s tab to reserve). Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com
CHARITY/FUNDRAISER/VOLUNTEER
Pali High Aid Concert and Car Show: The benefit for Palisades Charter High School includes a display of exotic and rare cars (including a Formula One Lamborghini), meet-and-greet local first responders, live music, food trucks and local restaurants, noon March 23. Tickets $100 and up (purchase in advance on the website). GP Motorsports, 2649 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Kristine, 805-405-7205. www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/PaliHighAid
LA Strong Charity Golf Tournament – Door of Hope wildfire benefit: Pinnacle Communication Services and Cresa present the fundraiser, 8 a.m. March 24. All proceeds go to wildfire recovery through Door of Hope (https://doorofhope.us/). Register in advance. Registration fees: $400 (single); $750 (twosome); $1,500 (foursome); and other levels. Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. 818-926-6235. https://la-strong-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/
St. Baldrick’s Foundation – LAFD and LAPD Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Research: The 22nd annual “Pancake and Sausage” breakfast event also sees the first responders getting their heads shaved as they raise funds for the childhood cancer research charity, 9 a.m.-noon March 29. The event includes a blood drive and bone marrow registration, display of fire and police equipment, caricature artists, magicians, a DJ and live music. The Vineyards at Porter Ranch, 20065 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. Information on the foundation: www.stbaldricks.org. Event details on the flyer: tinyurl.com/4bp3tk9r
Our House Grief Support Center’s 5K Walk and Remember: Register for the April 27 fundraising walk that helps the center to offer free and low-cost grief support programs across Los Angeles. Registration fee with a customized shirt, $65 adults; $55 ages 17 and younger (or without a customized shirt, $50; $40); fees increase, April 6-13. Details on the event and registration fees: tinyurl.com/yc3mxvjm. Location, Woodley Park, 6076 Woodley Ave., Encino (walk goes around Lake Balboa, too). www.ourhouse-grief.org
Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Find a list of upcoming projects: https://volunteerscleaningcommunities.com/schedule-of-events. Send an email to register for the project you want to join so they know to expect you and will have enough equipment for everyone. Also, sign the waiver to take part in the clean-up. Information on the group and how to make a donation for clean-up supplies: volunteerscleaningcommunities.com. 818-519-7567. Email: jill@vcc.world
DANCE
ILuminate – The Tour: Combine dance and music styles with glow-in-the-dark technology, 8 p.m. April 2. Tickets $35.75 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/iluminate-the-tour
DISCUSSION
Growing Orchids and Other Things: Burbank African Violet Society presents guest speaker Carol Beule, an American Orchid Society judge, discussing the topic, 10 a.m. March 20. The meeting also includes silent auction tables and a raffle. Enter the parking lot and social hall from Jeffries Avenue. Meeting at Little White Chapel Christian Church, social hall, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 661-940-3990. www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com
Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiders’ Guild of America: The group’s monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m. March 26. All experience levels are invited to attend the guild’s meetings. Location, United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Email: president@channelislandsega.org.
History Hunter Discoveries of Rancho Tujunga: San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents guest speaker Craig W. Durst, the “history hunter of the Rancho Tujunga” discussing stories, and sometimes artifacts, that he has uncovered in the area of the rancho (now Lake View Terrace, Shadow Hills, parts of Sun Valley, Sunland and Tujunga), 7 p.m. March 27. Location, New Life Church, 10650 Reseda Blvd. (at Chatsworth Street), Northridge. 818-365-7810. Email: sfvhistory@gmail.com. sfvhs.com. www.facebook.com/SFVHS/
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
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: March 23: “Butterfly Pavilion,” the seasonal exhibit opens to the public and runs through Aug. 24; reservations required by timed ticket (30-minute time slots; $10; must also purchase museum admission; details tinyurl.com/4asy4c62). 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
California Science Center: Special exhibits: “Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Work-in-Progress Gallery,” includes a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft, a Rocket Lab Electron rocket and a “sneak peek” of other artifacts to be shown in the now under-construction Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center (the exhibit is on the second floor; https://californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/work-in-progress). “Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear,” (californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/goose-bumps-the-science-of-fear). 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
Descanso Gardens: Cherry trees blossoming and tulips in bloom. Find out more “What’s in Bloom in March” (depending on the weather): https://www.descansogardens.org/gardens-and-collections/whats-in-bloom/. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $5 ages 5-12. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org. www.facebook.com/DescansoGardensLA
ONGOING MUSEUM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Ongoing special exhibits: “Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema,” through July 13 (www.academymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/color-in-motion). “Cyberpunk: Envisioning Possible Futures Through Cinema,” through April 12, 2026 (www.academymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/cyberpunk). Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. Closed on Tuesday. 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 at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. on Sundays (make a reservation on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/4dx5xxhk). Donations. Location, 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-744-1730. https://www.aaffmuseum.org/
Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibit: “Romance Reimagined,” with Western art from the Autry’s collection and also new art, through April 13 (details: tinyurl.com/yts5d4w9). 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: Ongoing special exhibits: “Repossessions,” through Aug. 3 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2025/repossessions). “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe,” through Aug. 17 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2025/really-free-the-radical-art-of-nellie-mae-rowe). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed on Monday (caamuseum.org/visit/hours-directions). Free admission. Parking $20 before 5 p.m.; $24 after 5 p.m. (parking lot entrance at West 39th and South Figueroa streets. Museum location, corner of Exposition Boulevard and South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. www.facebook.com/CAAMinLA/. www.caamuseum.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
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Ongoing special exhibit: “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
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: 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 30. “Exploring the Alps,” through April 27. “Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold,” through May 4 (www.getty.edu/exhibitions/campos-pons/). “Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men,” through May 25 (www.getty.edu/exhibitions/caillebotte). Also, “A Brush with Nature: Romantic Landscape Drawings,” through May 25 (www.getty.edu/exhibitions/romantic-landscapes/). 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
Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “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
Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Neo-Japonism: Samurai and Beyond – Exploring Tradition Through Technology,” through Sept. 1 (details: tinyurl.com/38v5rk8k). Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (www.japanhousela.com/visit). Free admission. The museum is at Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
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. Central Ave., Los Angeles), other locations and virtually. 213-625-0414. www.janm.org/special/janm-on-the-go
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/
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “People’s Champ – The Impact of Ken Block” (www.petersen.org/ken-block-exhibit). “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). 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
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
MUSIC
Julian Jaeyoung Kim: The pianist performs a solo recital, 1 p.m. March 22. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. Friends of the Platt Branch Library: www.plattlibrary.org/. Details: tinyurl.com/5n6u9jc3
Los Angeles Symphonic Winds and Westlake Village Symphony – Tchaikovsky Spectacular: The concert includes “stars of the future,” selected middle school student musicians, 2:30 p.m. March 22. Tickets $35.70. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. lawinds.com/concert-schedule/concert-series-2024-5/. lawinds.com/stars-of-the-future
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles – Rhinestone Cowboys: Country music concert with hit songs by country music legends and current country stars, 8 p.m. March 22 and 3:30 p.m. March 23. Tickets $45 and up. Saban Theatre Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. gmcla.org. https://www.gmcla.org/cowboys
Traditional Music of Japan: Friends of the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Library present “The Tale of Princess Kagura” set to classic Japanese music performed by musician-singer-storyteller Nobuko Fukatsu (on the biwa) and Yuki Yasuda (on the koto), 3-4:15 p.m. March 29. Limited seating. Location, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, North Hollywood. 818-766-7185. Details: tinyurl.com/2p9zvxpp
THEATER
One for My Baby: All Roads Theatre Co. presents the world premiere of the musical with music by Harold Arlen and book by Scott Thompson and Fred Barton, 8 p.m. March 20. Show runs 8 p.m. March 21;3 and 8 p.m. March 22; 3 p.m. March 23. Tickets $62-$200 opening night; $52 and up for other dates. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com. https://elportaltheatre.com/oneformybaby.html
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