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Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Oct. 28 to Nov. 4.
EVENTS
Ghostwalk – Voices in the Dark: Santa Paula Theater Center presents a walking tour where ghosts tell stories, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 28-30. Walks are one-hour long and begin every 15 minutes (this year the event is not wheelchair accessible). Walking shoes and flashlight are suggested. Check in at least 15 minutes before your reservation time. Tickets $15; $10 ages 12 and younger. Make a reservation by phone. Street parking. Ebell Park, corner of S. Seventh and E. Main streets, Santa Paula. 805-525-3073. ghostwalk.com
Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms: The festival's last weekend, All About Pumpkins, Oct. 30-31. Attractions include: animal center, pumpkin house, corn maze and corn stalk labyrinth, pumpkin patch, hay pyramids, Farmer Craig's Chicken Show and a gourd tunnel. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission $16 on Oct. 30-31. Farm market hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. FAQ page: www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/faq. 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. 805-529-3690. underwoodfamilyfarms.com
Día de los Muertos – A virtual presentation from Forest Lawn-Glendale: The program mixes live and recorded presentations including a look at ofrendas (altars), six-foot-tall catrina sculptures and floral designs by Forest Lawn's artists; dance by Ballet Folclorico Internacional; mariachi music by Alexander Cruz and Mariachi Juvenil Herenica Mexicana; and a live interview with the Rev. Mario Juarez from Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. Watch on Forest Lawn's Facebook here: www.facebook.com/ForestLawn
Haunted Little Tokyo: A family-friendly "Scavenger Hunt" to explore Little Tokyo, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 30. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and a prize for visiting locations. Start at Café Dulce, 134 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles. A "Block Party" with a costume contest, DJ, drinks and food, 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30. Minimum age for the "Block Party" is 21. Check-in Brunswig Square, 360 E. Second St., Los Angeles. Details at golittletokyo.com/haunted
West Valley Food & Wine – 100 Cooks: The West Valley-Warner Center Chamber of Commerce presents the event, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 30. Minimum age: 21. Event flyer: bit.ly/3aXoe9c. Tickets $75 (purchase tickets on the website or at the door). Rose Goldwater Community Center At Westfield Topanga, 21701 Vanowen St., Canoga Park. 818-347-9737. www.woodlandhillscc.net
Fall Family Festival: The West Valley-Warner Center Chamber of Commerce presents the event with a costume parade and activities, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31. Free. Rose Goldwater Community Center At Westfield Topanga, 21701 Vanowen St., Canoga Park. 818-347-9737. www.woodlandhillscc.net
Ventura County Farm Day: Learn about agriculture and farming — including alpacas, antique farm equipment, honey and organics — in Ventura County, Nov. 6. Free to attend (some event locations require a registration in advance). Locations include: Camarillo, Ojai, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Saticoy, Somis and Ventura. The event is presented by Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture (SEEAG). Download the map from the website. 805-901-0213. venturacountyfarmday.com
Political Memorabilia Show and Sale: Purchase political memorabilia and view related historic exhibits, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6. Also, free appraisals of political items. Admission $3; free for children and students with ID. San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Drive, San Marino. Thomas, 818-644-9231. www.apic.us
Día de los Muertos Family Festival: Main Street Canoga Park presents the event that includes community-made ofrendas (altars), calaveras, Aztec and folklorico dance, a classic car show, live music and vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7. See the FAQs page for special details (www.mainstreetcanogapark.la/faqs). Sherman Way between Canoga Avenue and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Canoga Park. Sally, 818-704-1358. www.mainstreetcanogapark.la/
ONGOING EVENTS
Beware the Dark Realm: A walk-through Halloween haunt, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29-30. Minimum suggested age: 10. Masks are required. Free admission; front-of-the-line tickets are $10 per person (purchase tickets here: bit.ly/2YWxMyq; funds raised go to the nonprofit Family Promise Santa Clarita Valley). 28621 Sugar Pine Way, Santa Clarita. www.bewarethedarkrealm.com
Boo at the Los Angeles Zoo: Special Halloween-theme activities plus entertainments on the last weekend in October. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 31. Admission $22 ages 13-61; $19 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 2-12 (purchase by date). 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. www.lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/boo/
Carved – Descanso Gardens: Tickets are on sale for the walk-through display of hundreds of carved pumpkins that line a one-mile walk through the Camellia Forest and the Oak Grove plus a hay maze and a pumpkin house, through Oct. 31. Tickets are by timed entry, 6:30-10 p.m.; $32-$35. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. www.descansogardens.org/programs-events/carved/
Haunt O' Ween LA – An Immersive Halloween Experience: The all-ages event includes Halloween-theme walk-through tunnels, trick-or-treating, pumpkin-picking and carving area, a carousel, games, performances, food trucks and a Malibu Wines tasting garden. Fun dress code: costumes OK (see faqs page for guidelines on what is not allowed for costumes). Hours: 5-11:30 p.m. through Oct. 31 (last entry at 10:30 p.m.). Admission $30 on weekdays; $35 on weekends. Select a date and purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3EKLzby. The event is located on the grounds of Westfield Promenade Mall, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills (entrance for parking is on Erwin Street). socalhauntoween.com
LA Haunted Hayride: The event returns to Griffith Park venue and includes the "Haunted Hayride," the scare zone "Midnight Falls," and three attractions "Dead End Diner," "Midnight Mortuary" and "Trick or Treat." Minimum recommended age: 12. Dates through Oct. 31. Haunted Hayride has a queue line. Tickets $29.99 for Hayride only but with access to "Midnight Falls"; $39.99 (standard wait time); $54.99 (shorter wait time); $109.99 (immediate entry) for all the other attractions. The event address, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles (check the website for parking directions). www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com/index.html
Nights of the Jack: The Halloween self-guided, walk-through event includes thousands of hand-carved, illuminated jack-o-lanterns in larger-than-life installations on a 2/3 of a mile trail plus pumpkin carving demonstration, gift shop and food trucks. Hours: 6-10 p.m. through Oct. 31. Admission $34.99 weekdays; $39.99; $59.99 VIP on weekends; parking pass $9.99 (tickets are by time). Tickets, including parking, must be purchased in advance; no tickets sold at the door). Email: info@nightsofthejack.com. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.nightsofthejack.com
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Take a tour of the working studio and enjoy seeing special attractions including sets from the television shows "The Big Bang Theory" and "Friends." Minimum age 5 (children ages 4 and younger are not allowed). Also, ages 18 and older must show a valid government-issued photo ID. Hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday-Monday. Tickets must be purchased in advance and online: $57 (for Southern California residents through Oct. 31); $69 and up (non-Southern California residents). Parking, $15, at 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank (follow the signs for tour parking). (Tour site is at 3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank.) 818-977-8687. 818-977-8687. www.wbstudiotour.com
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit: The walk-through digital art exhibit with well-known works of Vincent van Gogh, through Jan. 2. The exhibit was conceived and designed by Massimiliano Siccardi and the soundtrack by Luca Longobardi. Tickets $39.99 and up for adults; $29.99 children (tickets have added fees; price depends on peak and off-peak times and dates). Viewer discretion: sequences of bright flashing lights. The exhibit is at the former Amoeba Music building, 6400 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. www.vangoghla.com
Mystic Universe at Wisdome LA Immersive Art Park: Immersive art across three domes with fractal, graphic, installation, meditative, projection and visionary art from artists Igor Baranko, Julius Horsthuis and Luminokaya. Hours: 4-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 4-6 p.m. Friday; noon-6 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Event runs through January. Tickets $50 and up. Wisdome LA, 1147 Palmetto St., Los Angeles. wisdome.la/gomystic
ART
Nicodim Gallery: "Larry Madrigal – How Dare We Now Live" and "Robert Yarber – The Ayahuasca Drawings." Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Dec. 4. 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com
Lowell Ryan Projects: "Lindsay August-Salazar – There's No Place Like No Place," large-scale paintings and works on paper. Opening reception, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 30. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through Dec. 11. 4619 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. Email: info@lowellryanprojects.com. 323-413-2584. www.lowellryanprojects.com
Santa Clarita Artists Association 2021 Art Classic: The 32nd annual exhibit and sale, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 6. Awards ceremony, 4 p.m. Free admission. The event is held at Valencia Mercedes Benz, 23355 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. Email: scaaeventchair@gmail.com. www.santaclaritaartists.org
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery: Three exhibits on view now, "Lukas Geronimas," "Nevine Mahmoud" and "Vanessa McConnell." Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Exhibits run through Dec. 12. The gallery is in Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-644-6269. Email: lamag@lacity.org. https://www.lamag.org/page/3/
Where Do We Go from Here?: A public art exhibition in the Los Angeles Fashion District from artists who identify as women and people of color. Art includes: moving images from: Morehshin Allahyari, Olivia Gastaldo, Kesh, Moshtari, RaFia Santana; Janna Ireland's "How Big Is the Earth" photographs printed on silk; Ginger Q's neon green sign "EstamosAqui – We Are Here." The exhibit is viewable 24-hours daily through March 1. 7MAIN, 700 S. Main St., Los Angeles. Fashion District website, fashiondistrict.org
ONGOING ART
Corey Helford Gallery: "Mayuka Yamamoto: Monochrome, Apples and Animals," oil paintings. Also, "Adrian Cox: Dream Country," in Gallery two. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Oct. 30. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. coreyhelfordgallery.com
CSUN Art Galleries: "In, On and Around," 2020 and 2021 Graduate Exhibition, Master of Arts/Master of Fine Arts." Fill out the appointment form, required, to see the exhibit: bit.ly/30KYElT. Exhibit runs through Oct. 30. Parking lot E6. 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-2156. Email: erika.ostrander@csun.edu.
Gabba Gallery: "Jack Winthrop – The Wounded Healer," paintings (www.jackwinthrop.com). Gallery hours: noon-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday or by appointment. Percentage of sales go to a homelessness/rehabilitation charity. Exhibit runs through Oct. 30. 3126 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-604-4186. www.gabbagallery.com
Shulamit Nazarian Gallery: "Miguel Arzabe: Tejido Cultural," art weaving; "Coady Brown: Only in Darkness Can You See the Stars;" "Reuven Israel: W.A.L.L (Wooden Arrangeable Linear Lamellations." Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Oct. 30. 310-281-0961. Email: info@shulamitnazarian.com. www.shulamitnazarian.com
William Turner Gallery: "Casper Brindler: Light/Glyphs." Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 5. 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. www.williamturnergallery.com
Lowell Ryan Projects: "Carrie Mae Smith – In the Collection of…," images of porcelain dinnerware pieces. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through Nov. 6. 4851 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-998-0063. Email: info@lowellryanprojects.com. www.carriemaesmith.com; www.lowellryanprojects.com
Topanga Canyon Gallery: "When Pigs Fly," group show with 15 artists. Gallery hours: 2-7 Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 7. The gallery is located at 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga (across the boulevard from the old address). Email: info@topangagallery.com. www.facebook.com/topangacanyongallery/
Lightwave: An interactive art installation that demonstrates that "physical distance refuses to interrupt our social connection during the COVID-19 pandemic." Presented by 11:11 A Creative Collective, LightRiders and Glendale Arts and Culture Commission. Free. The temporary, interactive art sculpture runs through Nov. 12. The paseo outside the Museum of Neon Art, 216 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. www.1111acc.org; www.facebook.com/1111ACC
Lynne Russo: The artist shows "The Weight of the World," a fabric art exhibit that uses her own weight loss clothes after her oncologist urged her lose weight after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Gallery hours: 1-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 13. TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.taggallery.net/lynne-russo-the-weight-of-the-world
Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery: "Solitude," group show (Jose Barba, Monica Echeveria, Mike Farrell, Sandy Fisher, Ramon Flores, Lynda Frautnick, Mardilan Georgio, Meryl Goudey, Patty Haft, Tony Hanna, Laura Ledesma, Olga Leshchinskaya, Charlotte Mullich, Margaret Raab, Dody Rogers, R.A. Smoller, Susan Taylor-Tredway). Gallery hours: 5-8 p.m. Friday; 1-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 21. The gallery is located at 22508 Sixth St., Newhall. Voice mail, 661-244-7689. www.santaclaritaartists.org
Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University: "Environmental Reflections: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Foundation." Free to visit, but an advanced reservation is required. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Dec. 5. 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4851. arts.pepperdine.edu/museum
Jo Mora – Mapmaker of the American West: See the exhibit of illustrated maps and ephemera at the Annenberg Gallery at Los Angeles Central Library. Library hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit runs through Feb. 6. Peter Hiller, curator of the Jo Mora Collection, discusses the exhibit during a tour, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 2 (make a reservation in advance by email to language@lapl.org). 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. www.lapl.org/branches/central-library. More on the exhibit: bit.ly/3omWnHc
BOOKS
Book Soup: Keith Ryan Cartwright, with Obba Babatunde, Reginald T. Dorsey and Tre Hosley, discuss "Black Cowboys of the Rodeo: Unsung Heroes from Harlem to Hollywood and the American West," 6 p.m. Nov. 1 (register in advance for the Crowdcast event here: bit.ly/3vOvVIa). Shea Serrano discusses "Hip-Hop (And Other Things)," 8 p.m. Nov. 2 (ticketed event on Crowdcast; in partnership with other bookstores; $27, plus fees, for access and book to be picked up; $36, plus fees, for access and book to be mailed; register and pay here: bit.ly/3BiXp9V). Gina Schock discusses "Made in Hollywood: All Access with the Go-Go's," with Belinda Carlisle and James Duke Mason, 3 p.m. Nov. 8 (register for the event on Crowdcast here: bit.ly/3nwSuxy). The bookstore is located, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Skylight Books: Jessica Dore discusses "Tarot for Change: Using the Cards for Self-Care, Acceptance and Growth," 3 p.m. Oct. 30 (talk is on Crowdcast; register to purchase the book and to receive the link: bit.ly/3jlSY8c). Kyle Lucia Wu discusses "Win Me Something," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 (bit.ly/30XLyle). 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com
Chevalier's Books: Farah Ali discusses and signs "People Want to Live," 7 p.m. Nov. 3 (reserve a signed book and make a reservation in advance here: bit.ly/3n6mL60). Huma Abedin discusses and signs "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds," 7 p.m. Nov. 10 (register to attend and to reserve a book: bit.ly/2ZzV91o). Michael Connelly discusses "The Dark Hours," 5 p.m. Nov. 11 (online; make a pre-order for a signed book and a reservation to watch: bit.ly/3AZUV0d). 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com
Betsy Blanchard Chess: Chess, the author of "Daughter of the Land: Growing Up in the Citrus Capital of the World," discusses and signs purchased copies, 10 a,n,-2 p.m. Nov. 6. Event is part of Ventura County Farm Day. Petty Ranch, 11971 Darling Road, Saticoy. Details here: bit.ly/3nyfegy
Diesel, a Bookstore: Nicholas Meyer discusses and signs "The Return of the Pharaoh: From the Reminiscences of John H. Watson, M.D.," 3 p.m. Nov. 14 (in-the courtyard; bit.ly/3ny9kvO). 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. Email: brentwood@dieselbookstore.com. dieselbookstore.com
Ananda Lima: The Brazilian American poet discusses "Mother/land," 7 p.m. Nov. 17. The event also includes poets Flower Conroy, Heidi Seaborn and Donna Spruijt-Metz. Chevalier's Bookstore, 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.anandalima.com
CHARITY
Flair Cares About Curing Cancer Fundraiser: Customers donate money to one or all of three cancer research charities (National Breast Cancer Foundation; CURE Childhood Cancer; ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer) and Flair Cleaners will match the total donation up to $5,000 for the campaign through Oct. 31. Locations include: 4060 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City (818-761-3282); 27011 McBean Parkway, Valencia (661-753-9900); Santa Monica store, 720 Montana Ave. (310-395-9354). Email: flaircares@flaircleaners.com or call the stories for more information on how to donate. flaircleaners.com/locations
Alzheimer's Los Angeles' Making Memories Festival and Fundraiser: The organization celebrates 40 years of serving the community in Los Angeles with live music — Ozomatli, Egyptian Lover, Ellas, DJ Monalisa, No Small Children, Quinto Sol — and educational information on the resources and support that Alzheimer's Los Angeles can give. Gates open, noon Nov. 14. Tickets $25; $45 for two people (to purchase tickets and details: bit.ly/3Elb8iy). Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. www.alzheimersla.org
COMEDY
L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre: Schedule for Saturdays: comedy improv for kids by teens, 5 p.m.; Rookie improv, 6 p.m.; JV improv, 7 p.m.; "2001 An Improv Oydssey" veteran improv team, 8 p.m.; "Stranger Than Fiction" veteran improv team, 9 p.m., (these teams alternate with the two other veteran improv teams: "Consensual Emu," 8 p.m.; "Less Than Flattering," 9 p.m.; see planned monthly schedule here: laconnectioncomedy.com/163-2). Tickets per show, $10. 3435 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-784-1868, Ext. 2. laconnectioncomedy.com
Asphalt Comedy — Pop-Up Series: Laughs from Shawn Pelofsky, Chris Spencer and Lisa Ann Walters, 7:15-10 p.m. Oct. 30 (performers subject to change). Minimum age: 21. Food available for purchase. Tickets $30 and up (includes alcoholic beverage). Outdoors at 7763 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. https://nightout.com/promoters/53123/events/tickets
Paula Poundstone: 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Tickets $49.50 (bit.ly/3zPnAEw). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. paulapoundstone.com. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
Bianca Del Rio: Entertainer comedian-drag queen performs her "Unsanitized Comedy Tour," 8 p.m. Nov. 9 (bit.ly/3bmqSoQ) and 8 p.m. Nov. 10 (bit.ly/3pKctvs). The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. theatre.acehotel.com
An Evening with David Sedaris: 8 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets $41 and up. Book available for purchase and signing before and after the show. The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Details and purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3E3liEa. www.thesoraya.org
DANCE
Micaela Taylor's the TL Collective: The contemporary dance company adds theatrical hip-hop moves in "Drift," "'90Sugar" and the premiere of "Time," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-30. Tickets $29 and up. Bram Goldsmith Theater at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. 310-746-4000. www.thewallis.org/TLC
ATE9 Dance Co.: A world premiere of "Joy" by artistic director and choreographer Danielle Agami and a score by Isaiah Gage, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4-6. Tickets 39 and up. Bram Goldsmith Theater at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. 310-746-4000. www.thewallis.org/ate9
DISCUSSION
Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead: Art and cultural history lecturer Gregorio Luke discusses the holiday, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets $9.58. Register here to purchase tickets for the Zoom presentation: bit.ly/3GpkWdm
MOVIES
Awareness Film Festival: The 12th annual festival that explores topics including health challenges, the environment, mental health, social justice, LGBTQ+, human rights and animal welfare, through Oct. 31. Check the website for schedule and tickets. Some films are available online. Regal LA Live Cinemas, 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-709-3456. www.awarenessfestival.org
MUSEUM
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Nov. 7: Reservations for tickets are now open for "The Obama Portraits," Kehinde Wiley's portrait of former president "Barack Obama" and Amy Sherald's portrait of former first lady "Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama," through Jan. 2; and also "Black American Portraits," through April 17 (www.lacma.org/art/exhibitions/coming-soon). Ongoing special exhibits: "Acting Out: Cabinet Cards and the Making of Modern Photography, 1870-1900," through Nov. 7. "Ink Dreams: Selections from the Fondation Ink Collection," an exploration on the impact of ink on contemporary art, through Dec. 12 (bit.ly/397txly). Tickets must be purchased in advance (no ticket sales at the museum). Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Nov. 7: "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall, through April 17 (purchase tickets in advance here: nhm.org/plan-your-visit/nhm-buy-tickets). Ongoing special exhibit: The Spider Pavilion, through Dec. 5 (pavilion tickets, $6, here: bit.ly/3BZoz7a). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $15; $12 seniors and students with an ID; $7 ages 3-12. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Forest Lawn Museum at Forest Lawn-Glendale: New: "Unveiling the Past – The Art & History of Forest Lawn," the exhibit includes drawings, stained glass, maps, archival photographs and paintings, mostly from the museum's permanent collection, through March 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission. 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Museum, 323-340-4782. forestlawn.com/exhibits-and-events/museum/
The Getty Center: New: "Hans Holbein: Capturing Character in the Renaissance," drawings and paintings, through Jan. 9. Ongoing special exhibit: "Transcending Time: The Medieval Book of Hours," through Feb. 20. See European art up to 1900, the gardens, modern architecture and scenic views. Hours: 10 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required for now (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking $20 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Holocaust Museum LA: New: "Passports for Life," an exhibit curated by the Pilecki Institute in Switzerland on how Polish diplomats helped to save Jews during the Shoah, through Dec. 15 (the exhibit is presented with the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles; www.holocaustmuseumla.org/passports-for-life). Ongoing special exhibits: "Jack Boul: Reflections of a Post-War Europe," through the end of November. USC Shoah Foundation's "Dimensions in Testimony," a virtual and interactive conversation with Holocaust survivor Renee Firestone. Free admission but reservations are required. 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: info@hmla.org. www.holocaustmuseumla.org
ONGOING MUSEUM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Timed advance admission tickets are available for the museum that explores the art and science of movies and movie-making. Exhibits include: "Stories of Cinema," "Backdrop: An Invisible Art," "The Path to Cinema: Highlights from the Richard Balzer Collection," a temporary exhibit of objects created by Hayao Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and "The Oscars Experience." Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission $25; $19 ages 62 and older; $15 students; free for ages 17 and younger; $15 extra for "The Oscars Experience." 6067 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Fairfax Avenue), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. academymuseum.org
The Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibits: "The Silent West," American West-theme posters from the silent film era. "When I Remember I See Red: American Indian Art and Activism in California," through Nov. 14. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $14; $10 ages 60 and older and students; $6 ages 3-12 (check website for current admission prices due to some gallery closures). 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
Bolton Hall Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: "Tujunga's Mid-Century Modern Homes," through January. The museum is operated by the Little Landers Historical Society. Potential volunteers for the museum or to assist the society are encouraged to apply. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org
California African American Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: "April Bey: Atlantica, The Gilda Region" through Jan. 17; "Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch," quilt-based artwork, through Jan. 23. "Rights and Rituals: The Making of African American Debutante Culture," through Feb. 27. "LaToya Ruby Frazier: The Last Cruze," the exhibit includes photography, a video and an architectural installation about the effects of the closure of the General Motors factory in Lordstown, Ohio, through March 20. Free admission. Check the museum's Facebook for updates (bit.ly/3oq0tLa). 600 State Drive (in Exposition Park), Los Angeles. 213-744-2084. caamuseum.org
California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks: Ongoing special exhibit: "Gifted: Collecting the Art of California at Gardena High School, 1919-1956," is open through Jan. 9. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission free; suggested donation $6. The museum is at The Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, second level, Thousand Oaks. 805-405-5240. Email: info@cmato.org. www.cmato.org
California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibits: "The Art of the Brick," sculptures made with Lego bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya. Timed-ticket entry is required. The center recommends making reservations online in advance. Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits. "Secrets of the Universe 3D" is at the IMAX Theater (admission fee for movies; showtimes here: californiasciencecenter.org/imax). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Craft in America: Ongoing special exhibit: "Pinatas: The High Art of Celebration," through Dec. 4. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free. 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.craftinamerica.org/center; www.craftinamerica.org/exhibition/pinatas-the-high-art-of-celebration
Craft Contemporary: Ongoing special exhibits: "Pouya Afshar – The Charm of the Unfamiliar" and "Moffat Takadiwa: Witch Craft – Rethinking Power" and "Consuelo Flores: The Roots of Our Resistance, Altar," all three through Jan. 9. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $9; $7 seniors and students; free every Sunday. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.craftcontemporary.org
Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: "WAVE – New Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts," art from 55 contemporary Japanese artists that was used for animation, books, comics, magazines, posters and other media, through Nov. 28. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free admission. The museum is closed Sept. 9-10 for exhibit installation; also, partially closed Sept. 11-17. The museum is at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. See an overview here: bit.ly/3heth8E. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: "Miné Okubo's Masterpiece: The Art of Citizen 13660," original drawings from Okubo's 1946 graphic memoir of incarceration in Japanese American internment camps during World War II, through Feb. 20 (www.janm.org/exhibits/mine-okubo-masterpiece). Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed on national holidays. Admission: $16; $7 ages 62 and older and children; free for ages 5 and younger (timed tickets required). 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum. janm.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: "Acting Out: Cabinet Cards and the Making of Modern Photography, 1870-1900," through Nov. 7. "Ink Dreams: Selections from the Fondation Ink Collection," an exploration on the impact of ink on contemporary art, through Dec. 12 (bit.ly/397txly). Tickets must be purchased in advance (no ticket sales at the museum). Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: "Bond in Motion," exhibit of cars, motorcycles, boats, helicopters and submarines used in James Bond movies, through Oct. 30. "Pole Position: The Juan Gonzalez Formula 1 Collection," through June 5. "The Aesthetic of Motoring: 90 Years of Pininfarina," highlights the Italian car design firm and coach-builder on their anniversary year, through July 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $16; $14 ages 62 and older; $11 ages 4-17. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Check website for health and safety guideline for museum visits. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: "FBI: From Al Capone to Al Qaeda," through Jan. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Admission: $29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; $19.95 ages 3-10; purchasing tickets in advance is recommended but not required (bit.ly/3f1Aecr). 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibit: "Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds," the special exhibit includes a display of artifacts and props, costumes, set pieces, original scripts and storyboards from the original television series, spinoffs and films, through Feb. 20 (admission $18; $15 seniors; $13 ages 2-12. Museum admission is by advance time-entry ticket ($12; $9 seniors and students; $7 ages 2-12; www.skirball.org/visit). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane with an "Open Air Museum Experience," 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30-31 (choose other dates from the drop-down menu). Admission $15 and up. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. bit.ly/3kWHgjx; www.facebook.com/valleyrelics; valleyrelicsmuseum.org
MUSIC
An Evening with Branford Marsalis: 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Tickets $41 and up. The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-8800. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3B2GEQl
Danny Elfman and Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas — Live to Film Concert Experience: John Mauceri conducts the orchestra and choir, with songs performed by Elfman as Jack Skellington, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Costume contest on each night. Tickets $39.50 and up. Banc of California Stadium, 3939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. bancofcaliforniastadium.com/upcoming-events/
Glendale Noon Concerts: Violinist Philip Vaiman and pianist Maksim Velichkin perform music by Alfred Schnittke, Maksim Velichkin and Eugène Ysaÿe, 12:10 p.m. Nov. 3. Free; donations welcome. 818-244-7241. Use the link to watch the concert from here: glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com
Stewart Copeland – Police Deranged for Orchestra: Copeland performs with the Re-Collective Orchestra conducted by Cheche Alara, 8 p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets $41 and up. The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-8800. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3nbSEtN. www.thesoraya.org
George Thorogood and the Destroyers: The "Good to Be Bad Tour: 45 Years of Rock," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets $43 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
Jim Curry – The Music of John Denver: Curry and band perform the late Denver's hit songs, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets $42; $35 seniors. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. bit.ly/3EmfAh8
Postmodern Jukebox: Singers and musicians take pop music and transform to vibes from other decades, 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets $47 and up (bit.ly/3jHQ7H8). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. postmodernjukebox.com. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
REO Speedwagon: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Tickets $62 and up (bit.ly/3pFMpkY). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
THEATER
Justice? Or…Just Me? The Bite: A play written and performed by Lorinda Hawkins Smith about a Black woman who leaves an abusive marriage to a white man, 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Tickets $25. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. bit.ly/3nzALW5
Under Construction – New Plays: The Road Theatre Co. presents the live, in-person play readings. "Saint Vitus' Dance" by Joshua Rebell, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. "Bisexul Sadness" by India Kotis, 1 p.m. Oct. 30. "a home what howls (or the house what was raving)" by Matthew Paul Olmos, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Admission is by donation. NoHo Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. roadtheatre.org/event/under-construction-the-full-lengths-uc2/
Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience: Perondi, with wife Suhey Perondi and son Anthony Perondi, show how dogs learn how to become stunt performers in film and television, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets $40; $35 seniors; $25 ages 11 and younger. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/stuntdogs.html
David Feherty – Off Tour: The professional golfer turned golf analyst and sports broadcaster regales with zany storytelling, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets $43.75 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bit.ly/3Gn3LZT; bapacthousandoaks.com/shows
Theresa Caputo Live!: The "Long Island Medium" discusses her spiritual gift and relates personal stories, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Tickets $44.75 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bit.ly/3jJMLTJ; bapacthousandoaks.com/shows
An Officer and a Gentleman: American Theatre Guild presents the musical, based on the 1982 film, opening 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Show runs 8 p.m. Nov. 12; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 13; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets $45 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. americantheatreguild.com/thousandoaks
Charles Ross – One-Man Star Wars Trilogy: A "whirlwind" recap of "Star Wars" movies, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Tickets $39; $49. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forumi Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bit.ly/3CmUQoO; bapacthousandoaks.com/shows
Hair: The 1967 musical with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, previews 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 4, and other dates through Dec. 11. Check the website for show schedule. Opening night, Dec. 12. Tickets for previews, $31 and up. El Portal Theater, Debbie Reynolds MainStage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com
ONGOING THEATER
Julius Caesar: William Shakespeare's play. Show runs 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older; $10 ages 5-15. Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
The Root Bear Bandits – A Rootin' Tootin' Wild West Musicale: A family-friendly musical by Joseph Leo Bwarie, Rachael Lawrence and Lori Marshall. Show runs 6 p.m. Oct. 29; 2 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Tickets $40; $140 for a family of four. Garry Marshall Theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. 818-955-8101. www.garrymarshalltheatre.org
The Last, Best Small Town: A play by John Guerra about two neighboring families, one Latinx and one white, whose lives entwine. Show runs 4 p.m. Oct. 31; 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older; $10 ages 5-15. Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
A Midsummer Night's Dream: William Shakespeare's comedy. Show runs 4 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older; $10 ages 5-15. Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
Submit calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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