L.A. Zoo Lights – Animals Aglow, a nature-focused display of lantern sculptures and lights in theme landscapes, returns on Nov. 15 and runs on selected dates through Jan. 5. In the photo, L.A. Zoo Lights – Animals Aglow on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of upcoming things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation – Harvest Festival: Find a nearby Los Angeles County park from the website list and learn about Indigenous cultures — November is National Native American Heritage Month — through family-friendly activities including craft-making, games, music and storytelling, Nov. 14-26. Hours and activities vary by individual park. First-come, first-served for activities. Free admission. parks.lacounty.gov/fall and www.facebook.com/parks.lacounty.gov
L.A. Zoo Lights – Animals Aglow: The self-guided walking tour returns with a nature-focused display of lantern sculptures and lights through different landscapes including river, alpine and rain forests, opens Nov. 15 and runs various dates through Jan. 5. Hours: 6-10 p.m. Rain does not cancel. Tickets $29 and up for ages 13 and older; $18 and up for ages 2-12 (higher admission on “premium” nights; purchasing tickets in advance online is recommended). Check the website for details on special event nights including: “Sensory-Inclusive” (Dec. 3); “Holiday Pajama Weekend” (Dec. 6-8); “Pride Night” (Dec. 11); “Family New Year’s Eve Celebration” (Dec. 31; $95 ages 18 and older; $79 ages 2-17; online purchase only for NYE). Location, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. www.lazoolights.org
Enchanted – Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens: An interactive walk-through display of lights including an area of stained glass creations, opens Nov. 17. Event is rain or shine through Jan. 5. Purchase of a timed-ticket in advance on the website is required for admission (time frame, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; no tickets sold at the door). Admission $35 and up; $25 ages 2-12 (children under age two are free but must also have a ticket). Tickets are not refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Details and purchase tickets: www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-tickets
Los Angeles Auto Show: Enjoy hours of comparison shopping, the opportunity for test drives and rides, plus check out automotive brands, “Electric Avenue,” an EV test track, Ford Bronco activation, the “Garage” aftermarket showcase, and Camp Jeep, Nov. 22-Dec. 1. Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 22-23; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 24; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 25-27; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day); 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 29-30; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 1. Check admission prices on the website — including the “Any Day” ticket; early entry admission; VIP guided tours, and other special admission tickets). No tickets sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased online. Facts: laautoshow.com/know-before-you-go/#faq. Also, updates and suggestions on how to get there: laautoshow.com/know-before-you-go. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. laautoshow.com
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and new treasures, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 24 (last show in 2024; check the website for 2025 calendar). Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Pierce College, Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/visit
Hollywood Christmas Parade – Supporting Marine Toys for Tots: The 92nd parade kicks off, 6 p.m. Dec. 1. Grand Marshal: Jeremy Renner, actor, musician and founder of the nonprofit RennerVation that helps children in foster care and at-risk youth. Parade hosts: Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Elizabeth Stanton, Montel Williams. The concert before the parade, 5:30 p.m., requires a grandstand bleacher seat, $120 (thehollywoodchristmasparade.org/ticket-pricing/). The parade highlights the Marine Corps Reserve annual Toys for Tots campaign for donations of new and unwrapped toys to be given to children in need (find out more: www.toysfortots.org). Parade route: Hollywood Boulevard at Orange Drive, east on Hollywood to Vine Street, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard, west on Sunset and back to Orange, Hollywood. Parade Hotline: 833-727-2331. www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org
San Fernando Outdoor Market: A “Holiday Market” with shopping, live music and food trucks, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 7. Free admission. San Fernando Mall, 911 San Fernando Road (between South Brand Boulevard and South Maclay Avenue), San Fernando. 818-850-3836. www.facebook.com/sfoutdoormarket. www.myvalleypass.com/sf-outdoor-market
Granada Hills Holiday Parade: The 41st annual parade’s theme is “Favorite Holiday Songs,” 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Grand marshal: Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee. The parade includes marching bands, vintage cars, dance and drill teams, equestrians, floats, community groups, and a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Parade route: on Chatsworth Street at Petit Avenue; west on Chatsworth to Zelzah Avenue. Details on the flyer: www.granadachamber.com/56428-2/. www.granadahillsholidayparade.org
BOOKS
Diesel, A Bookstore: A.C. Robinson discusses and signs “Hardly Strangers,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Georgia Jeffries discusses and signs “The Younger Girl – A Dark Labyrinth of Family Betrayal,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Richard Christiansen discusses and signs “Flamingo Estate – The Guide to Becoming Alive,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Free seating is limited at the outdoor events. Purchase a book in advance to reserve a seat. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com
Book Soup: Cary Baker discusses “Down on the Corner – Adventures in Busking & Street Music,” 7 p.m. Nov. 14. John DiLeo discusses “Not Even Nominated – 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances,” 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Bruce Wagner discusses the paperback re-issue of his novels and his latest hardcover “The Met Gala & Tales of Saints and Seekers,” 4 p.m. Nov. 16. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Bill Warner signs “The Other Side of the Fence – Six Decades of Motorsport Photography,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16. Myles Kornblatt signs “Max Hoffman – Million Dollar Middleman,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 23. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
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
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
Holocaust Museum LA: The museum has reopened with the ongoing special exhibit “To Paint Is to Life: Art and Resistance in Theresienstadt,” artwork from four artists who depicted life in the Theresienstadt ghetto during the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. Information about the exhibit that runs through Dec. 31 (www.holocaustmuseumla.org/topaint). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; also, museum closes at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31. Admission $15 ages 18-64; $10 ages 65 and older; free for ages 17 and younger (www.holocaustmuseumla.org/tickets). Free admission on Sunday. 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: Nov. 16: “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: Nov. 20: “Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit,” exhibit is scheduled to run through Jan. 22 (details on the exhibit: tinyurl.com/2uk4jz67). 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
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Nov. 22: “Dead Sea Scrolls,” (www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/dead-sea-scrolls). Ongoing special exhibits: “Eyes of Freedom,” through Dec. 8 (reaganlibrary.com/eyesoffreedom) and “Christmas Around the World,” through Jan. 5 (www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/christmas-around-the-world). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and Jan. 1). Museum admission is available online (https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/online-ticket-sales/). Admission: $16; $13 ages 62 and older; $9 ages 11-17; $6 ages 3-10 (through Nov. 21; check museum admission from Nov. 22-Sept. 2, 2025, that includes the “Dead Sea Scrolls” exhibit). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Skirball Cultural Center: New: “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion,” through Aug. 31, 2025 (www.skirball.org/museum/diane-von-furstenberg-woman-fashion). Ongoing special exhibit: “Common Ground,” through Jan. 4, 2026 (www.skirball.org/museum/common-ground). 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
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 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: Ongoing special exhibit: “Out of Site: Survey Science and the Hidden West,” through Jan. 5 (theautry.org/exhibitions/out-of-site). This exhibit is part of PST Art event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). 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 exhibit: “Simone Leigh,” a traveling exhibit, co-presented with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (artwork presented at both museums), through Jan. 20 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2024/simone-leigh). 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: Ongoing special exhibit: “Leonardo Da Vinci: Inventor. Artist. Dreamer.,” through Jan. 5 (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 ages 18-64; $20.95 ages 65 and older and students ages 13-17 with ID; $15.95 ages 3-12; (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 exhibit: “Material Acts: Experimentation in Architecture and Design,” through Jan. 5. The exhibit is part of PST ART event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). 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: “DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers,” through Jan. 20 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/dc-super-heroes/). 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: 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:”Abstracted Light — Experimental Photography,” through Nov. 24 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/abstracted-light/index.html). “Charles Ross: Spectrum 14” installation (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/ross/index.html) is part of the “Lumen: The Art and Science of Light” exhibit (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/lumen/index.html). These exhibits are part of PST ART event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). 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 exhibit: “Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt.” 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 exhibit: “Hip-Hop America: The Mix Tape Exhibit,” through Dec. 31 (grammymuseum.org/exhibit/hip-hop-america-the-mixtape-exhibit). 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
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “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 Jan. 5 (www.janm.org/exhibits/grb5). 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 Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Ongoing special exhibit: “Jaime Munoz: Truth Is a Moving Target,” through Jan. 25 (lapca.org/la-plaza-presents-jaime-munoz-truth-is-a-moving-target/). 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: Ongoing special exhibit: “Simone Leigh,” through Jan. 20 (www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/simone-leigh). 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 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
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “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. “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). “Driven by Possibility: Wayno’s Road to Autonomous Transport” (through July 2026). 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
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 exhibits: “Counter/Surveillance: Control, Privacy, Agency” (part of PST ART event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). Also, “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
Rhapsody in Blue – Conrad Tao and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra: George Gershwin’s rarely performed 1924 Rhapsody in Blue — composed for a jazz band — with pianist Conrad Tao and Christopher Rountree conducting musicians from Wild Up ensemble, plus the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra perform more music by Gershwin and his contemporaries, 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $60 and up. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/conrad-tao-the-clayton-hamilton-jazz-orchestra-rhapsody-in-blue/
The Soraya: Nochebuena – A Christmas Spectacular with Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, Camila Fernandez and Mariachi Pueblo Viejo, 3 p.m. Dec. 7-8 ($43 and up); World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra – In the Holiday Mood, 3 p.m. Dec. 14 ($43 and up); Lea Salonga – Sounding Joy, the Holiday Tour, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 ($57 and up); Sweet Honey in the Rock – Celebrating the HolyDays, 8 p.m. Dec. 19 ($42 and up). The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org
THEATER
Hollywood Independent Theater Festival: “Sonnets from Suburbia,” starring Penny Peyser, 7 p.m. Nov. 14 (minimum age: 16); and “Final Girl: The Musical,” starring Callie Ott, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 14 (minimum age: 16). Tickets $25 for each show; $40 for attending both shows on the same night. The theater is on the second floor; no elevator. Stephanie Feury Studio Theater, 5636 Melrose Ave. (in the Larchmont district), Los Angeles. www.hitfesthollywood.com
David Minkin – Magic at the Biltmore Los Angeles: Close-up magic, 5 and 8 p.m. Nov. 30; dates in December including New Year’s Eve shows, 7 and 10 p.m. Dec. 31. Minimum age: geared for adult audiences. Tickets $55 and up. Location, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. davidminkin.com/
ONGOING THEATER
Robbin, from the Hood: Road Theatre Co. presents the play by Marlow Wyatt about two young people presented with corporate career opportunities. Show runs 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16; 2 p.m. Nov. 17. No late seating. Tickets $39; $25 ages 65 and older (show ID); $17 students (show valid student ID). Road Theatre, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. roadtheatre.org. roadtheatre.org/event/robbin-from-the-hood/
Submit calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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