Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Aug. 5-12.
EVENTS
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Parks After Dark: A screening of “Avengers: Endgame” (2019), 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6; and a concert by Kotolan, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 (bit.ly/2WwSiV9). Both events are at El Cariso Community Regional Park, 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar. For more “Parks After Dark” events at LA County parks check the website here: parks.lacounty.gov/pad
Los Angeles Pierce College In-Person Open House and Registration Fair: Event includes information on financial aid, what to expect for classes (in-person or virtual), registration assistance and in-person application. Check in at 9 a.m. Aug. 7. Event runs through 1 p.m. Schedule includes: a welcome from interim president Aracely (Ara) Aguiar, 9:30 a.m. (at Rocky Young Park); a student panel, 10 a.m. (Associated Student Organization lobby in the library building); meet-and-greet faculty and staff and a resource fair, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Rocky Young Park); campus tours, every half hour, begin 10:30 a.m. (see more details on the website). Park for free in Lot 7. Wear a mask. Also, a Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Lot 7 by the Mall Entrance. Pierce College, enter campus from the Victory Boulevard entrance at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. www.piercecollege.edu/openhouse
Robo Toy Fest: The Robo Toy Fest and Brick Boutique is a one-day toy convention, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8. Admission $10 in advance or $15 at the door; VIP early bird entry $20 in advance or $25 at the door; free for ages 12 and younger. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. For more information, call 626-795-9311. robotoyfest.wordpress.com; www.visitpasadena.com/events/robo-toy-fest/
San Fernando Valley Non-Profit Showcase: Nonprofits re-introduce themselves to the community about the work they do and also to interest potential volunteers in joining their efforts, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 8. Nonprofits include: 11:11 A Creative Collective; About My Father’s Business Homeless Outreach; Alliance for Community Empowerment; Boys and Girls Club of the West Valley; El Centro de Amistad; Child Development Institute; Haven Hills; Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission; David Labkovski Project; LA Works; ONEgeneration; Tierra del Sol; West Valley Food Pantry. Westfield Topanga, the “Canyon” area on the first floor, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. Email: Vahid Khorsand at vahid.khorsand@lacity.org. www.lamayor.org/WestValleyAreaRep
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
Toy Train Expo: The Train Collectors Association holds the event, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 20 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 21. Free to see operating toy train layouts and listening to seminars on railroading and the modern railroad hobby. A “Marketplace” of toy trains and related items plus an auction will be held on Aug. 21 (admission to the market $20; free for ages 12 and younger accompanied by an adult). Non-members of the TCA may purchase a six-month trial membership at the door and then register for other convention activities and two days of the “Marketplace,” or purchase a membership in advance on the website. Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, 2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. www.traincollectors.org
Wings Over Camarillo Airshow and Classic/Exotic Car and Motorcycle Show: The event, cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, returns with aerial performances, classic car and motorcycle show, a STEM pavilion and a “Veterans Hangar,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 21-22. The event is presented by Oxnard Auto Center. All tickets must be purchased online (no tickets sold at the door). General admission $30; $20 for active military with ID; $10 ages 6-16; VIP Chalet (with seating provided and VIP parking): $130 on Aug. 21; $120 on Aug. 22; $80 for ages 6-12 with paid VIP Chalet adult admission. For general admission, bring blanket or chairs for seating (also, the viewing area has changed to the “east ramp” only). Camarillo Airport, 555 Airport Way. www.wingsovercamarillo.com
ART
Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery: “Mardilan Lee Georgio and Sandy Fisher: Enraptured by Nature,” fine art landscapes, opens Aug. 5. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 7. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit runs through Aug. 17. 22508 Sixth St., Newhall. www.santaclaritaartists.org
Moments of Zen: An in-person exhibit from 31 artists has opened at the First Floor Gallery at the City of Santa Clarita’s City Hall. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11. View the exhibit during business hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday (closed on Sept. 6). Exhibit is also available to view online on Artsteps link here: bit.ly/3AoYIo3. Exhibit runs through Oct. 1. Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. Email Sydney Adam at sadam@santa-clarita.com. More information on the arts in Santa Clarita: santaclaritaarts.com
Jewish Artists Initiative of Southern California: A virtual exhibit “Beginnings with No Endings: Hope and Optimism.” Make a reservation for an online reception with Molly Schulman, a guest juror of the exhibit, 7-8 p.m. Aug. 9 (register here: bit.ly/37kYJN0). View the exhibit here: https://jaisocal.org (best on desktop computer or download the Exhibbit.com app for phone or tablet).
ONGOING ART
Thinkspace Projects: “Evoca 1 (aka Elio Mercado): Sanctuary” and “Tran Nguyen: Remedy.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Masks and social distancing required. Exhibits run through Aug. 7. 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. thinkspaceprojects.com
SHOW Gallery: “Art Genesis – The Beginning of Legacy,” group show curated by Mashonda Tifrere. Artists: Yulia Bas, Uniyme Edet, Martin Alexander Spratlen Etem, Lanise Howard, Ruth Owens, Lauren Pearce, Chantel Walkes. Gallery hours: by appointment (see the website’s calendar to request an appointment time). Exhibit runs through Aug. 8. 1515 N. Gardner St., Los Angeles. 323-834-8142. Email: info@show.gallery. www.show.gallery/
Topanga Canyon Gallery: “Caroline PM Jones – Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks.” Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through Aug. 15. 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 424-326-6429. www.topangacanyongallery.com
Nicodim Gallery: “Jorge Peris: Desembarco en el País de Nunca Jamás.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (make a reservation here: www.nicodimgallery.com/reservations). Exhibit runs through Aug. 21. 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. Email: info@nicodimgallery.com. www.nicodimgallery.com
William Turner Gallery: “Confluence,” a group show with recent work from the gallery’s artists (www.facebook.com/WTGallery/). Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 6. 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. www.williamturnergallery.com
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art at California Lutheran University: “Escapism: Senior Art Exhibit 2021,” a virtual exhibit of art from graduating art majors at the university. Exhibit runs through Sept. 23. The university is in Thousand Oaks. rollandgallery.callutheran.edu/2021/02/01/escapism-senior-art-exhibit-2021/
BOOKS
Skylight Books: Alexandra Kleeman discusses “Something New Under the Sun,” 5 p.m. Aug. 5 (bit.ly/3l3efW1). Maggie Smith discusses her poetry book “Goldenrod,” 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9 (bit.ly/3rTAAGN). Megan Abbott discusses “The Turnout,” 6 p.m. Aug. 10 (bit.ly/3yphWZL). Richard Lange reads from and discusses “Rovers,” 6 p.m. Aug. 11 (bit.ly/3fw2IuM) and does a meet-and-greet and booksigning, 8 p.m. at the bookstore (www.skylightbooks.com/event/store-signing-rovers-richard-lange). Register in advance for the online Crowdcast events.1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com
Book Soup: John Kruth discusses “Hold on World: The Lasting Impact of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Plastic Ono Band, Fifty Years On,” 6 p.m. Aug. 5 (bit.ly/3kzrWeV). Melissa Broder discusses “Superdoom: Selected Poems,” 6 p.m. Aug. 10 (bit.ly/3xpuzmn). Register in advance for the Crowdcast live streaming talks through the links. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: Richard Lange discusses “Rovers,” 6 p.m. Aug. 5 (bit.ly/2Vjz1G9). Alvy Ray Smith, co-founder of Pixar, discusses “A Biography of the Pixel,” 6 p.m. Aug. 6 (bit.ly/3zJGfSC). Tracy Swinton Bailey discusses “Forever Free: A True Story of Hope in the Fight for Child Literacy,” 6 p.m. Aug. 10 (bit.ly/3lzXx0C). Dr. Leana Wen discusses “Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 (bit.ly/37fEsIP) Register in advance for the online Crowdcast event. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.vromansbookstore.com
Chevalier’s Books: Allison Larkin discusses “The People We Keep,” 7 p.m. Aug. 5 (bit.ly/3jeXkgP). Scott Bochert discusses “Republic of Detours: How the New Deal Paid Broke Writers to Rediscover America,” 7 p.m. Aug. 11 (bit.ly/3yrHRA6). Michael Shnayerson discusses “Bugsy Siegel: The Dark Side of the American Dream,” 6 p.m. Aug. 12 (bit.ly/37lWeKA). Register in advance for the online book talks and to order books. 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji: Discusses her memoir “Hollywood to the Himalayas – A Journey of Healing and Transformation,” 7:15-8:15 p.m. Aug. 6. Register in advance for the in-person event. Unplug Meditation, 12401 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-826-8899. Email: info@unplug.com. www.unplug.com/special-events-1/sadhvi-bhagawati
Dark Delicacies: Richard Lange signs “Rovers,” 2 p.m. Aug. 7 (bit.ly/2TEhKH2). Mask wearing is required in the store. 822 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. 818-556-6660. www.darkdel.com
CHARITY
Firehouse Subs: Donate an unopened 24-pack of bottled water at a shop and receive a free, medium sub sandwich of our choice, Aug. 7. Bottled water goes to first responders, emergency victims and community/senior centers. Find locations on the website here: www.firehousesubs.com. Read the background on “H2O For Heroes” here: bit.ly/3rTldhu
COMEDY
L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre: Venue opens on Aug. 7 with: comedy improv for kids by teens, 5 p.m.; Rookie improv, 6 p.m.; JV improv, 7 p.m.; “2001 An Improv Oydssey” team, 8 p.m.; “Stranger Than Fiction” improv team, 9 p.m. (see planned re-opening monthly schedule here: laconnectioncomedy.com/163-2). Tickets per show, $10. 3435 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-784-1868, Ext. 2. laconnectioncomedy.com
COOKING
Gelson’s – A Virtual Cooking Class: Chef Gino Angelini, co-owner of Angelini Osteria Alimentari, demonstrates Angel Hair al Limone and Meatballs in Marinara during a Zoom class, 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Register and pre-pay for the ingredients pack, $49.99, by Aug. 15 (the pack serves two). Pick-up pack on Aug. 18-19 at your local Gelson’s. The Zoom link will be sent following payment. www.gelsons.com/angelini
DISCUSSION
Salvador Dalí – A Surrealist Master: Art and cultural history lecturer Gregorio Luke discusses the Spanish artist’s life and art, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets $9.58. Check here to purchase tickets for the Zoom presentation: bit.ly/3lu9ghq
Culinary Historians of Southern California: A discussion on “Sushi Before Sushi, Umami Before Umami – The Hidden (Fermented) History of Japanese Food” by author Eric C. Rath (“Oishii – The History of Sushi”), 10:30 a.m. Aug. 14. Free. Register in advance for the Zoom meeting (reservations close 24-hours before meeting): bit.ly/2WAnDq5. Email: info@chsocal.org. www.chsocal.org
Celebrating Stained Glass – An Evening with the Art of Judson Studios: A reception, tour and questions-and-answers session, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 21. James Fishburne, PhD, director of the Forest Lawn Museum, leads the talk with David Judson, president of Judson Studios, and artist Jane Brucker. Reservations required by Aug. 16 (send an email to: museum@forestlawn.com, or 323-340-4782). The exhibit “Judson Studios: Stained Glass from Gothic to Street Style” runs through Sept. 12 at Forest Lawn-Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Blvd., Glendale. www.forestlawn.com
MOVIES
Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival: Films presented online, Aug. 5 and 9-14. Also, an in-person screening of “Award-Winning Shorts,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 ($10; Laemmle NoHo, 5240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood). Tickets $24 for VIP online festival; $45 for VIP Full Festival access (purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3CfMwr6). Updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LADFF. Details about the festival and descriptions of films here: bit.ly/3hRSJSd
Movies at Warner Park: Valley Cultural Foundation presents movies, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays in August. “Shrek” (2001), Aug. 7. Upcoming: “Brave” (2012), Aug. 14; “The Secret Life of Pets 2” (2019), Aug. 21; “Toy Story 4” (2019), Aug. 28. Free admission. Event parking begins at 4:30 p.m. in the parking structure on Califa Avenue. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Email: info@valleycultural.org. www.valleycultural.org; valleycultural.org/concerts-events/movies
Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival: Films include documentaries, experimental, United States and international features, legacy and shorts, Aug. 13-22. Movies will be shown in-person and streaming. Opening night gala film is “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” (2021, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 ($50; $150 VIP; Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood; bit.ly/3ihGX3z). Tickets $10 for virtual single films; $125 streaming online pass; $16 and up for in-person films. Check the website for complete schedule, special events, facts and venues. Facebook updates: www.facebook.com/outfest. www.outfest.org
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music: A screening of the1964 film, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Hosted by actress-comedian Melissa Peterman. Pre-show costume contest. Doors open, 5 p.m. Tickets $14 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Blvd., Hollywood. bit.ly/3xx5NB7
Date Night Drive-in at Paramount Ranch: A screening of “Grease” (1978), sundown Sept. 18. The event is a fundraiser to rebuild the structures at the former movie set that were destroyed in the Woolsey fire. Learn about the plans, 5:15 or 6 p.m. (free) and take a walking tour with movie historian Mike Malone, 5:30 or 6:16 p.m. (free). Movie $40. Tickets go on sale on Aug. 9. 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura HIlls. bit.ly/3fvlOkP
MUSEUM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Aug. 5: Timed advance admission tickets become available, 9 a.m. for the museum that explores the art and science of movies and movie-making. The museum opens on Sept. 30. 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
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Aug. 8: “Acting Out: Cabinet Cards and the Making of Modern Photography, 1870-1900,” through Nov. 7. 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
Bolton Hall Museum: 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
Holocaust Museum LA: Special exhibit: USC Shoah Foundation’s “Dimensions in Testimony,” a virtual and interactive conversation with Holocaust survivor Renee Firestone. Advance reservations are required. 100 S. The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-661-3704. www.holocaustmuseumla.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: Aug. 12-14: “Virtual Car Week” with car exhibit tours, panel discussion on the future of collecting cars, and interviews. Watch on the Petersen’s YouTube channel: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12; 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 13; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 14 and a “Virtual Concours,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 14 (www.petersen.org/events). Special exhibits: “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. Tuesday-Sunday. 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
ONGOING MUSEUM
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: Special exhibit: “Judson Studios: Stained Glass from Gothic to Street Style,” through Sept. 12. Exhibit includes stained glass artwork, preparatory drawings, archival photographs and watercolors plus some of Forest Lawn-Glendale’s own stained glass collection. Free. Send an email requesting a reservation in advance to museum@forestlawn.com (include your name, number of people in hour group, time and date when you would like to visit; a reply will be sent). The exhibit only allows for 15 people per half-hour and walk-ups may be turned away due to capacity. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 1712 S. Glendale Blvd., Glendale. 323-340-4782. www.forestlawn.com
The Getty Center: Special exhibit: “Paolo Veneziano – Art and Devotion in 14th-Century Venice,” through Oct. 3. Ongoing: “In Focus: Protest,” photography on the subject, through Oct. 10. “Mario Giacomelli: Figure/Ground,” photography, and “The Expanded Landscape,” photography from 1990 to today. 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
The Getty Villa: Special exhibits: “Mesopotamia: Civilization Begins,” through Aug. 16, and “Assyria: Palace Art of Ancient Iraq,” through Sept. 5, 2022. Closed on Tuesdays. Free, but an advance, timed-entry ticket is required: www.getty.edu/visit/covid-safety. Parking, $20, purchase in advance is advised (www.getty.edu/visit/villa/parking-and-transportation). 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. 310-440-7300. getty.edu
Japan House Los Angeles: Special exhibit “Reconnecting: A Vision of Unity by Kengo Kito,” an art installation using more than 2,000 colored hoops, through Sept. 6. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free admission (timed ticket gets priority over walk-in). The exhibit is on level 2. The museum is at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. bit.ly/2SBZjlR; www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Special exhibit: The Butterfly Pavilion, through Sept. 6 (pavilion tickets, $6, here: bit.ly/3l1eT47). 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
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: 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
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane with an “Open Air Museum Experience,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7-8 (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
Hollywood Bowl – 2021 Summer Season: Gemma New conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with pianist Behzod Abduraimov, in music by Beethoven, Sarah Gibson and R. Schumann, 8 p.m. Aug. 5 ($8 and up). “Tchaikovsky Spectacular” program with Bramwell Tovey conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with cellist Sterling Elliott, the USC Trojan Marching Band and fireworks, 8 p.m. Aug. 6-7 ($21 and up). Dave Koz and Friends and Tower of Power, 7 p.m. Aug. 8 ($9 and up). “George Gershwin” program with Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and countertenor John Holiday, 8 p.m. Aug. 10 ($19 and up). Mariachi USA concert, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22 ($38 and up: mariachiusa.com). Find lease events here including Daryl Hall and John Oates, 7 p.m. Oct. 1; Van Morrison, 7 p.m. Oct. 2; Alanis Morissette, 7 p.m. Oct. 5-6; Burna Boy, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8: www.ahbsp-ln.com. 2301 N. Highland Blvd., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com
Sunset Concerts – Skirball Cultural Center: Quetzal, 8 p.m. Aug. 5. Schedule: Run River North, Aug. 12; the Delirians, Aug. 19; Extra Ancestral, Aug. 26. Doors open, 6:30 p.m. Free but a reservation is required. Parking $10 with purchase in advance; $20 on day of concert. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. www.skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts
Concerts at Warner Park: Valley Cultural Foundation presents the summertime concerts, 5:30-8 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 5. “Bands on the Rise” concert with Spencer Krasch, Raised on TV and Strange Brew, Aug. 8. Upcoming: the “Rockestration Show” with Tribe and a 40-piece youth orchestra, with emerging artist Rob Bonfiglio, Aug. 15; the Long Run, a tribute to the Eagles, with emerging artist Danni Stefanetti, Aug. 22; Tierra, with emerging band Conga & Co., Aug. 29; “Elton John: The Early Years,” Kenny Metcalf as Elton John, with emerging band Spectre Jones, Sept. 5. Free admission; some VIP seats, with and without parking available (these fees are used as donations to the foundation for programs). Event parking begins at 4:30 p.m. in the parking structure on Califa Avenue. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Concert hotline, 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
Tammy McCann: 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Tickets $25. Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-466-2210. www.catalinajazzclub.com; bit.ly/3ii25qu
Valley Ragtime Stomp: Amateur and professional musicians perform blues, boogie-woogie, stride and other vintage music, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 14. Paoli’s Restaurant, 21020 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-439-9048. Email: Ron Ross at ragtimron@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/TheValleyRagtimeStomp
City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park: Lao Tizer, Latin jazz, 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Upcoming concerts: the Who Invasion, a tribute to the Who, 7 p.m. Aug. 21; Mick Adams and the Stones, a tribute to the Rolling Stones, 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Email: aeo@santa-clarita.com. santa-clarita.com/concerts
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles’ GMCLA 2021 Gala – Live Stream: The fundraiser concert is hosted by style expert-fashion designer-TV celebrity Carson Kressley with live music by the chorus’ a capella group Aftershock and Shoshana Bean plus a recorded concert by 50-members from the Getty, 8 p.m. Aug. 14. Honoree: Dr. Jerry Abraham (director of KEDREN Vaccines Program). Donation $75 to watch; $250 for “gala sponsor” (purchase tickets in advance here: sforce.co/3BcBd2u). Details: bit.ly/2UvejCV
The Everly Set – A Celebration of the Everly Brothers: Sean Altman and Jack Skuller celebrate the duo’s harmony and their hit songs, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Tickets $40 (bit.ly/3dTdH0F). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
The Hella Mega Tour with Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Tickets $29.50 and up. Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles. bit.ly/3fAiEeR
Dayglow: The Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. Sept. 15-16. Opening act, Arlie. Doors open, 7 p.m. Tickets $60 and up. Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 323-464-6269. www.fondatheatre.com/events
Chris Isaak: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Tickets $42 and up (bit.ly/3qRXBcN). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
Boz Scaggs: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Tickets $57 and up (bit.ly/3l6qGQM). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
Chris Hillman: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24-25. Tickets $50 (bit.ly/3zI5HIc). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
THEATER
Outta the Darkness Into the Light: A semi-autobiographical play about life-changing decisions written and performed by Anthony Montes, 8 p.m. Aug. 5-6. Must show a Covid-19 vaccination card in order to attend (check the website for details). Mask wearing required. Tickets $25. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-687-8559. www.whitefiretheatre.com
Hollywood Fringe Festival: The festival includes previews, Aug. 5-10, with the fest running from Aug. 12-29. Check the website for plays, including comedy, drama and one-person shows, venues and Covid-19 vaccine proof and other details on attending in-person shows. www.hollywoodfringe.org/
Antaeus Theatre Co.’s Zip Code Plays: Listen to “91604: North Hollywood – End of the Line” and a panel discussion, 2 p.m. Aug. 7. Free. Register in advance for the Zoom event: bit.ly/37lqm8I. The play listening and salon is co-presented by the North Hollywood Regional Branch Library. More on the play and other “Zip Code Plays” on Antaeus Theatre Co.’s website: bit.ly/3fy5dwJ
No Matter Watt – The Musical: A play by Gordon Stephen Matheson Jr. about people searching for a meaningful life, previews 7 p.m. Aug. 7. Opening night, 5 p.m. Aug. 12. Minimum age: 16. Show runs 12:30 p.m. Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Aug. 21, and 8 p.m. Aug. 22. Tickets $15. Play is part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The Broadwater Theater Second Stage, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. nomatterwatt.net/
La Divina – The Last Interview of Maria Callas: A play written ad performed by Shelley Cooper about the celebrated opera star, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Minimum age: 13. Check the website for Covid-19 rules. Show runs 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13 and 19; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Tickets $10. Play is part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Hudson Guild Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. bit.ly/3rUCpDr
TransSetter: A play written and performed by Veronica Carey Matthews about transitioning gender, 11 a.m. Aug. 8. Show runs 7 p.m. Aug. 17; 3 p.m. Aug. 22. Play is part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, Aug. 12-29. Minimum age: 14. Tickets $12. Studio/Stage, 520 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles. www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/7094
Ladies First: A one-woman musical written by Krisy Dennis and Bob Garrett and performed by Krisy Dennis based on written material by historic and modern women leaders, 5 p.m. Aug. 15. Tickets $15.99. Play is streamed online on Vimeo. www.whitefiretheatre.com
American Theatre Guild – Broadway Is Back in Thousand Oaks Series: “An Officer and a Gentleman” begins the season, Nov. 11-14. Check out other plays, pre-sale and season tickets on the website. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. americantheatreguild.com/thousandoaks
ONGOING THEATER
Motel 66: The The Yard at the Group Rep presents 12 new one-act plays that are performed as two different programs. “Head East,” with six one-act plays, runs 8 p.m. Aug. 5 and 7 (and also Aug. 12 and 14). “Go West,” with five one-act plays, runs 8 p.m. Aug. 6 and 8 (and also Aug. 13 and 15). Tickets $20 per each program, or $30 for both. Performances are outdoors, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. thegrouprep.com
Julius Caesar: William Shakespeare’s play. Show runs, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 14, 20 and 29; other dates through 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 Last, Best Small Town: A play by John Guerra about two neighboring families, one Latinx and one white, whose lives entwine. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 15, 22 and 28; other dates through 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, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 8, 13 and 21 and 4 p.m. Aug. 29; other dates through 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.