Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, May 26 to June 2.
EVENTS
Memorial Day Flag Display and Program with Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club at Forest Lawn-Glendale: The club has set up a “Field of Honor” display of 1,000 American flags at the the entrance to Forest Lawn-Glendale (1712 S. Glendale Ave.). A Memorial Day program, in collaboration with Forest Lawn, presents an outdoors Memorial Day program, 11 a.m. May 30. More information about the display, purchasing of flags and Glendale Sunrise Rotary, www.glendalefieldofhonor.com. Updates: www.facebook.com/GlendaleSunriseRotary/
I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival in Santa Barbara: Chalk artists create artworks on pavement “canvases,” 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 28-30. Event includes Italian food for purchase and live entertainment. No pets allowed (service dogs only). Purchase a 2×2 space, $15, for a child to create a picture. Santa Barbara Mission, 2201 Laguna St. www.facebook.com/childrenscreativeproject. Children’s Creative Project, ccp.sbceo.org/i-madonnari/welcome
West Valley Resource Fair: A popup event with community information tables, food and giveaways, 1-3 p.m. May 28. Fish of the West Valley Food Pantry at Congregational Church of Chatsworth, 20440 Lassen St., Chatsworth, 818-280-9463. Details: bit.ly/3sSxDYX
St. Mary School – A Farewell Celebration: The elementary school, founded in 1897, is closing in June. Former students are invited to a farewell reunion that includes entertainment, food and music, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 29 and June 5. The Sisters of the Holy Names will be present. A presentation at 11 a.m. The school is located at 416 S. St. Louis St., Boyle Heights. School office, 323-262-3395. www.facebook.com/groups/142256970384/
Memorial Day Ceremony in Montrose: The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce and the City of Glendale hold a ceremony, 7:30 a.m. Vietnam War Memorial, corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, Montrose. www.facebook.com/MyGlendale.
Memorial Day of Remembrance: American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 present an event that includes a Presentation of Colors, flowers and wreath laying and a reading of fallen heroes names on the park’s monument, 8 a.m. Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave., La Crescenta. Verdugo Hills American Legion Post 288, 818-541-1336. Dick Clubb, 818-384-5761. Details: bit.ly/3wGzsKV
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The Memorial Day program begins with a musical tribute by veteran Tom Baker and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Concert Band, 9 a.m., followed by the program with a Color Guard from Naval Base Ventura County; the National Anthem; an invocation by Lt. Cmdr. Yoon Choi, Chaplain, United States Navy; a keynote speech by retired Lt. Col. Steve Chealander; and the playing of “Taps,” 10 a.m. Free to attend the program; admission for touring the museum’s exhibits, including the special exhibit “Secrets of WWII,” $25; $22 ages 62 and older; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10 (these admission prices are good through June 4; www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/online-ticket-sales). 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 800-410-8354. www.reaganlibrary.com/events
Los Angeles National Cemetery: Program includes music by the 300th Army Band, a flyover, speakers, Buffalo Soldiers and a display of military vehicles, 10 a.m. The cemetery is open on Memorial Day, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (current regular hours, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday). 950 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-268-4675. www.facebook.com/NatCemLosAngeles
City of Burbank’s Remember and Honor Memorial Day: The event begins with a concert, 10:15 a.m. followed by the program that includes the “Ceremony of the Rose,” 11 a.m. A flyover by the Condor Squadron is scheduled. McCambridge Park War Memorial, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. McCambridge Recreation Center, 818-238-5378. Email: parksandrecreation@burbankca.gov. Details: bit.ly/3sSyqck
Memorial Day Remembrance at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Griffin Memorial Park Mortuary & Crematory: The Westlake Village memorial park’s annual observance, 11 a.m. The memorial park is located at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818-889-0902. www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com
Memorial Day from Forest Lawn-Glendale – On Facebook Live: The observance includes Presentation of Colors by the Los Angeles Police Department, as well as a gun salute; the Pledge of Allegiance by United States Army veteran Itzel Barakat; a reading of the presidential proclamation by Los Angeles Police Department Deputy chief Alan S. Hamilton; Scottish bagpipes and drums by Harry Farrar; and the keynote speech by United States Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan J. Birk, 11 a.m.. Emcee Michael Ellington introduces songs performed by Gabriel Deutsch, Alannah Garnier, Charles Lane and the John H. Broadous Gospel Choir. The Los Angeles Police Department Band also performs. The commemoration will be available for later viewing after the live event. Watch here: www.facebook.com/ForestLawn
Memorial Day at Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents an observance with a flag raising, a Marines Detachment Color Guard, an invocation, rifle salute and the playing of “Taps,” 11 a.m. Bring your own chair and water. The cemetery is the second oldest graveyard in the San Fernando Valley. 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. Email: info@sfvhs.com. www.sfvhs.com
Redbird’s Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow: The weekend intertribal powwow begins with an open flute circle, arts and crafts vendors and food for sale, 6 p.m. June 3. Powwow, with gourd dances, cultural demonstrations, drumming and food, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 4; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 5. A veterans honoring will be part of the program on June 5. Free admission. Oxnard College, gymnasium field, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard (use Bard Road to Simpson Drive). 626-644-7558. www.redbirdsvisions.org
The Ford: Check the season’s calendar of dance, music and other events from June 12 to Oct. 23. Located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles (information on directions and where to park: www.theford.com/visit/getting-here). Schedule, details and tickets: bit.ly/3hfmSKn
KTOWN Night Market: A festival celebrating culture, food, music and youth, 4-11 p.m. June 17 and 2-11 p.m. June 18. All ages. Admission $10 at the door; online special, 2-day pass $10 (ticket details: bit.ly/3wNV6LR). Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools, 701 S. Catalina St., Los Angeles. 626-280-8588. www.facebook.com/ktownnightmarket. www.ktownnightmarket.com/
ONGOING EVENTS
Los Angeles County Fair: The Los Angeles County Fair marks its 100th year, May 26-30. Purchasing one-day admission, passes and parking online is advised (details here: bit.ly/3vjFOiG). Regular fair admission $20; $12 seniors and children. Parking $15. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. For more information, lacountyfair.com/concerts. Information on the fair: www.facebook.com/lacountyfair. 909-623-3111. lacountyfair.com
Grande Experiences’ Street Art Alive – The Lume: Walk-through, multi-sensory experience of art from more than 200 street artists from around the world. See the website for questions if you are photosensitive to flashing lights/rolling images. Hours: noon-7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; noon-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets are timed-entry. Tickets $39-$49; ages 4-14 $29-$37; VIP $79-$99. Cash-free venue; credit or debit card or contact-less payments only. The Lume Los Angeles is inside the Magic Box venue, 1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/thelumelosangeles; thelume.com/losangeles
Your (Un)Natural Garden at Descanso Gardens: See art installations by Adam Schwerner at the Sturt Haaga Gallery and the Boddy House and on the grounds of the gardens, through Jan. 8. Hours for the installations: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free with Descanso Gardens admission, $15; $11 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $5 ages 5-12. Gardens hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. www.descansogardens.org; www.descansogardens.org/unnaturalgarden
ART
CSUN Graduate Exhibition – Master of Arts/Master of Fine Arts: Artists include: Janna Avner, Jasmeet Chatrath, Kristine Daily, Ixchel Hernandez, Michael Hong, Faith Ishizuka, Myung Kang, Katherine Posada, Mariana Reyes, Katia Stewart, Codruta Tolan, Montserrat Rangel Vergara. Opens noon-4 p.m. May 31. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Artists’ reception and open studios, 3-6 p.m. June 18. Exhibit runs through June 18. Use parking Lot E6 at Halsted Street and Lindley Avenue ($8). CSUN Art Galleries in the Art and Design Center, on North University Drive between Etiwanda and Lindley avenues, Northridge. 818-677-2156. www.csun.edu/artgalleries
Reflections of Nature in Glass: Blazing Star Arts presents a show and sale of handmade artwork and practical fused art glass by Bonnie Quintanilla and Susan Wolhaupt, opening June 2. Artists’ reception, 1-3 p.m. June 5. Sale of artwork benefits the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday (call to confirm hours; closed on some federal holidays). Exhibit and sale runs through June 29. Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. Visitor Center, 805-370-2302. Email: info@blazingstararts.com. www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/visitor-center.htm. blazingstararts.com
Thinkspace Projects: “The Multiverse: Scott Listfield” (Gallery I) and “Cotton Harlequins: TRNZ” (Gallery II). In the viewing room: “Sergio Garcia: New Works,” “Ken Nwadiogbu: Freedom Protesters,” and “Yosuke Ueno: Letters from the Other Side.” Opening reception, 6-10 p.m. June 4. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through June 25. Location, 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. thinkspaceprojects.com
ONGOING ART
The Monumental Tour: Take a self-guided tour of four sculptures in downtown Los Angeles and South Los Angeles, through May 2022. Sculptures: Hank Willis Thomas’s “All Power to All People” (Leimert Plaza Park, 14395 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles); Christoper Myers’s “Caliban’s Hands” (Benny H. Potter Park, 2413 Second Ave., Los Angeles); Arthur Jafa’s “Big Wheel IV” (Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles); Coby Kennedy’s “Kalief Browder: The Box” (the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, 100-198 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles). The national touring “monumental symbols of empowerment” project honoring African American histories and Black History Month is presented by City of Los Angeles Council District 10, Kindred Arts and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. monumentaltour.org/current-location
Thinkspace Projects: Two exhibits from Canadian artists, “Sandra Chevrier: Cages and the Shadow of Colors,” paintings (Gallery 1), and “Troy Lovegates: Would,” hand-carved wooden sculptures (Gallery II). Also, “David Shillinglaw: Dream Machine,” “Dustin Myers: The Misfit Menagerie” and “Crash One: Scripted Memories” (in the Viewing Room). Read details on the website for all exhibits. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 28. Location, 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. thinkspaceprojects.com
Otra Vox: “Amelia Carley: Thinking About Forgetting.” Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through June 12. 1317 Palmetto St., Los Angeles. Email: info@otravox.com. otravox.com
Corey Helford Gallery: “Kai & Sunny: Future Seasons” and “I Don’t Wanna Be, I Am,” a group exhibition curated by Ink and Movement.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Exhibits run through June 18. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. coreyhelfordgallery.com
Regen Projects: “Kevin Beasley: On site,” a solo show incorporating drawing, installation, music, performance, sculpture and sound. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through June 25. Location, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-276-5424. www.regenprojects.com
Lowell Ryan Projects: “Antonio Adriano Puleo: Una Cosa È Una Cosa.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through June 25. 4619 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-413-2584. Email: info@lowellryanprojects.com. www.lowellryanprojects.com; www.facebook.com/lowellryanprojects
Shulamit Nazarian: “Midnight Murmurs,” a group show by Janaye Brown, Nicole Cason, Dickon Drury, Masako Miki, Emma Safir, Mikey Yates. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through June 25. 616 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. 310-281-0961. Email: info@shulamitnazarian.com. www.shulamitnazarian.com
William Turner Gallery: “Mark Steven Greenfield: Halo.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through July 9. 2525 Michigan Ave., Site E-1, Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. Email: info@williamturnergallery.com. www.williamturnergallery.com
Laurie Morgan: Solo art show “The World Through My Eyes.” Gallery hours: Canyon Theatre Guild hours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday (may be closed for lunch, 2-3 p.m.). Exhibit runs through July 11. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. www.lauriemorgan.biz
L.A. Louver: “Frederick Hammersley: Out of the Blue” and “Sculpture,” a group show by 14 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (reservations for appointments are preferred). Exhibits run through July 15. 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Email: rsvp@lalouver.com. www.lalouver.com
Forest Lawn Museum at Forest Lawn-Glendale: “Light & Matter: The Art of Matthew Brandt,” a retorspective of the artist’s photography and multi-media artworks (curated by Colin Westerbeck). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 4. 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 323-340-4782. forestlawn.com/exhibits-and-community-events/museum/
BOOKS
Skylight Books: Steve Toltz discusses “Here Goes Nothing,” 7 p.m. May 26 (in-store). Diana Goetsch discusses “This Body I Wore,” 6 p.m. May 30 (on Crowdcast; register here: bit.ly/3wI3b4E). Elif Batuman discusses “Either/Or,” 7 p.m. May 31. Britt Wray discusses “Generation Dread – Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis,” 7 p.m. June 1 (in-store). George M. Johnson discusses “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” 7 p.m. June 2 (in-store). 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: Obed Silva, author of “The Death of My Father the Pope: A Memoir,” discusses his memoir with Greg Boyle at 7 p.m. May 26. Rebecca Walker, editor of “Women Talk Money: Breaking the Taboo,” discusses the book, 7 p.m. May 31. John Mauceri discusses “The War on Music – Reclaiming the Twentieth Century,” 7 p.m. June 1. James Lee Burke discusses “Every Cloak Rolled in Blood,” 3 p.m. June 2 (on Crowdcast; register here: bit.ly/3Gho5fF). Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Book Soup: Dan Chaon discusses his novel “Sleepwalk,” 7 p.m. May 27 (in-store). Kristin Marguerite Doidge discusses “Nora Ephron, a biography,” 7 p.m. June 14. The bookstore is located, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Diesel, A Bookstore: Toni Bentley discusses, reads from and signs “Serenade: A Balanchine Story,” with author Leslie Zemeckis, 3 p.m. May 28. Kimberly Wolf discusses and signs “Talk with Her: A Dad’s Essential Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident and Capable Daughters,” 6:30 p.m. May 31. Jennifer Greenhut and Larry Tollin discuss and sign “Everyone Needs a Larry: Love with a Twist of Cancer,” 3 p.m. June 4. The bookstore is located at 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com/
Chevalier’s Books: Barbara Feldon discusses “Getting Smarter” and Judith Freeman discusses “MacArthur Park,” 4 p.m. May 30 on Zoom. Register in advance for the Zoom link: bit.ly/3LsZ69Y. The bookstore is at 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com
CHARITY
Best Friends Animal Society’s Pet Adoption Fee Waiver in May: Bounty Paper Towels is picking up pet adoption fees at Best Friends Animal Society’s Lifesaving Centers, through May 31. Available pets may be viewed online here: la.bestfriends.org. Hours at Mission Hills and West Los Angeles centers, noon-4 p.m. daily (call to confirm). Locations: Best Friends Lifesaving Center, 15321 Brand Blvd., Mission Hills (818-643-3989); NKLA Pet Adoption Center, 1845 Pontius Ave., Los Angeles (424-208-8840). bestfriends.org
LA Sanitation and Environment City Facilities Recycling Program’s Toiletries Drive: Donate unopened and unused items to be given to shelters helping the homeless. Personal care items, full or travel-size, include: deodorant; hair conditioner and shampoo; lotion; mouthwash; razors; bar soap and body wash; toothbrushes and toothpaste; wipes. Items may be donated, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, through June 24 (except closed on Memorial Day, May 30). Two locations in the San Fernando Valley: East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendelton St., Sun Valley, and West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge. 213-485-2260. Email: san.cfrp@lacity.org. lacitysan.org
DANCE
Los Angeles Ballet: Performances of “The Sleeping Beauty” at two venues: 7:30 p.m. June 3 and 2 p.m. June 4 at Royce Hall at UCLA (10745 Dickson Court, Westwood; parking in structure 5 at 340 Royce Drive; tickets, $34 and up, bit.ly/36pyKad). Also, 7:30 p.m. June 11 (Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale; tickets, $39 and up, bit.ly/3PDiPat). Los Angeles Ballet, 310-998-7782. losangelesballet.org
Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble: Perform “Mozart Dances” by choreographer Mark Morris — “Eleven,” “Double” and “Twenty-Seven” — 7:30 p.m. June 9-11; 2 p.m. June 12. Tickets $60 and up. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Box office, 310-434-3200. thebroadstage.org
DISCUSSION
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Author Mimi Slawoff discusses “Discover Oldest Los Angeles,” 7 p.m. May 26. Program is followed by book signing (copies will be available for purchase; or order on your own from www.reedypress.com/shop/oldest-los-angeles. Free admission/donations appreciated. Meeting at Andrés Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). Voice mail, 818-365-7810. www.sfvhs.com. www.facebook.com/sfvhs
Movie History of the San Fernando Valley: Valley Relics Museum presents a talk by Hollywood film historian Dennis R. Liff, with special guest, actor Darby Hinton, 4-6 p.m. May 28. Tickets $15. Valley Relics Museum, 7900 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys (use Stagg Street for entrance and parking; the museum is in Hangars C 3and 4). valleyrelicsmuseum.org
MUSEUM
Grammy Museum: May 27: “The Power of Women in Country Music,” through Oct. 2 (details of the exhibit: bit.ly/3z0QHIi). 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. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-725-5700. grammymuseum.org
Craft Contemporary: May 29: “The Sum of the Parts: Dimensions in Quilting,” group show by Lavialle Campbell, Kathryn Clark, Sabrina Gschwandtner, Carlos Spivey, Jade Yumang; “Many,” a group show that explores the use of multiples designs and images; and “Many More,” an exhibit of prints sent in by artists and print-lovers in the United States (in return for a print exchange), all three through Sept. 11. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $9; $7 seniors and students; pay-what-you-can on Sunday. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.craftcontemporary.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: June 12: “Archive of the World: Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800, through Oct. 30. Ongoing special exhibits: “Mixpantli: Space, Time, and the Indigenous Origins of Mexico,” through June 12. “Lee Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse,” 70 designs by the late fashion designer (1969-2010) that are shown aside art work from other artists, through Oct. 9. 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
The Autry Museum of the American West: New: “Dress Codes,” a look at six fashion icons of Western style (cowboy boots, China Poblana dress, fringe jacket, blue jeans, aloha shirt, plaid shirt; theautry.org/exhibitions/dress-codes). Exhibit runs through Jan. 8. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $14; $10 ages 60 and older, ages 13-18 and students with ID; $6 ages 3-12. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
LA Plaza Cocina: New: “Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories.” The new museum is dedicated to Mexican food and cuisine. The museum has a teaching kitchen and a store with culinary-related ingredients, cookbooks, decorative items and utensils used in making Mexican cuisine. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday). Free admission. The museum is part of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Location, 555 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. 323-397-8365. Email: cocina@lapc.org. lapca.org/
Hammer Museum: New: “A Decade of Acquisitions of Works on Paper – Part II,” through Aug. 28 (details: bit.ly/3yH7f80). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Museum admission is free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-443-7000. Email: info@hammer.ucla.edu. hammer.ucla.edu
Santa Barbara Museum of Art: June 21: “Going Global: Abstract Art at Mid-Century,” through Sept. 25. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Admission varies (www.sbma.net/visit/planyourtrip). 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 805-963-4364. www.sbma.net
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
Bolton Hall Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Verdugo Hills Cemetery — Celebrating 100 Years,” through June. The museum is operated by the Little Landers Historical Society. 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: “Body + Text: Selections from the Permanent Collection,” through Aug. 7 (bit.ly/3Lzaq5V). “Matthew Thomas: Enlightenment,” sacred geometric abstraction artworks, through Aug. 7 (bit.ly/3rmyBMJ). “Troy Montes-Michie: Rock of Eye,” through Sept. 4 (bit.ly/3HMzHas). “For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California,” through Oct. 30 (details: bit.ly/3KbciR3). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 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: “Landscape Through the Eyes of Abstraction,” through July 31. Artists: Luciana Abait, Kim Abeles, Charles Arnoldi, Laddie John Dill, Cynthia Ona Innis, Claudia Parducci. Hours: 2-6 p.m. Thursday; noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission free; donation $6. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, second level, Thousand Oaks. 805-405-5240. www.cmato.org
California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia,” through Sept. 5. Also, the Imax film “Angkor 3D.” Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (timed tickets are required). Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits (adult admission $19.95 for the “Angkor” exhibit only, or $25.25, for an adult for both the new exhibit and the Imax movie). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Craft in America Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Building the Essentials: Ferne Jacobs,” a retrospective of fiber art, collage and drawings, through June 18. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.craftinamerica.org
Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing special exhibits: “Aboriginal Screen-Printed Textiles from Australia’s Top End,” contemporary textile artwork and accompanying videos, through June 19. “Gosette Lubondo: Imaginary Trip,” photography from the Congolese artist runs through July 3. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Free admission. Parking directions: enter from Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, turn left into the pay-by-space area of Lot 4 (198 Westwood Plaza). 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. Details: bit.ly/3GuLCIy. Museum, fowler.ucla.edu/
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Painted Prophecy: The Hebrew Bible through Christian Eyes,” through May 29. “Imogen Cunningham: A Retrospective,” through June 12. “Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy,” through July 10 (located in the Getty Research Center). “Powder and Light: Late 19th Century Pastels,” through Aug. 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.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: Ongoing special exhibit: “Hidden History: Recounting the Shanghai Jewish Story,” through Aug. 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Monday and Thursday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Admission $15; $10 ages 65 and older; free for students with ID. Admission is by timed admission. 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: info@hmla.org. www.holocaustmuseumla.org
Italian American Museum Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Woven Lives: Exploring Women’s Needlework from the Italian Diaspora,” through Oct. 16. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission free; donations requested. 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.iamla.org
Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Art of the Ramen Bowl,” porcelain ramen bowls (donburi) and spoons (renge) designed by 30 artists — who love ramen — through July 5 (check the events page for related programs: www.japanhousela.com/happenings/events). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free admission. The museum is at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Sutra and Bible — Faith and the Japanese American World War II Incarceration,” through Nov. 27. 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 advance tickets required; no walk-ins). 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum. janm.org
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Ongoing special exhibits: “L.A. Underwater: The Prehistoric Sea Beneath Us,” an immersive exhibit that includes fossils from ancient marine life in the Los Angeles region. “Butterfly Pavilion,” through Sept. 5 ($8; details 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
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing 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. “Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme,” through Sept. 11 (www.petersen.org/hypercars). “Bond in Motion: Official Collection of Original James Bond Vehicles,” through Oct. 30 (www.petersen.org/bond). “Electric Revolutionaries,” custom electric motorcycles, through Feb. 26. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $17; $15 ages 62 and older; $12 ages 4-17. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Secrets of WW II,” through Oct. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; $19.95 ages 3-10 (through Oct. 9). Purchasing admission in advance is recommended but not required (bit.ly/3f1Aecr). 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Santa Monica History Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Broadway to Freeway: Life and Times of a Vibrant Community,” through Dec. 23. Hours: 3-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $5; free for ages 11 and younger. 1350 Seventh St., Santa Monica. 310-395-2290. www.santamonicahistory.org
Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “I’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli,” ads, menus, photographs, neon signs, uniforms and film on delis (bit.ly/3KfaEhm), and “Talking Back to Power: Projects by Aram Han Sifuentes,” banner, garments, quilts, samplers and sculptures on the immigrant experience (bit.ly/3uWdZLU); both exhibits run through Sept. 4. Admission for these two special exhibits is by advance time-entry ticket ($18; $15 seniors and students with ID; $13 ages 2-12; for these and general admission, check here: 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, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 28-29 (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. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/3kWHgjx; www.facebook.com/valleyrelics; valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: Ongoing special exhibits: “The Medium Is the Message: Flags and Banners,” “Martin Roemers: Relics of the Cold War,” photography, and “Light-guard-house,” an installation by Farrah Karapetian; exhibits run through Oct. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday (wendemuseum.org/about-us/visit). Free admission. 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-216-1600. 310-216-1600. Email: visit@wendemuseum.org. wendemuseum.org
MUSIC
The Canyon: Oingo Boingo – Former Members, with Seven40Seven, 7 p.m. May 27 ($28); Bonfire, a tribute band to AC/DC, 8 p.m. May 28 ($25); Rock N Roll Band, a tribute to the band Boston, with Hollywood Floyd, 8 p.m. June 3 ($26); Red Not Chili Peppers, a tribute to the band Red Hot Chili Peppers, 8 p.m. June 4 ($29). Ticket price listed is standing room only; table tickets require dinner purchase. Check website for other ticket prices, added ticket fee, dinner options and reservations. 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/
iHeart Radio Wango Tango: Performers include Camila Cabello, the Chainsmokers, Diplo, Becky G, Lauv, Latto, Shawn Mendes and 5 Seconds of Summer, 5:30 p.m. June 4. Check the website for more performers. Doors open, 5 p.m. Tickets $60 and up. Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson. www.iheart.com/wango-tango
San Fernando Valley Master Chorale: The chorale’s “To Music” concert, conducted by artistic director Charlie Kim, includes music by Samuel Barber, Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Eric Whitacre, 7 p.m. June 5. Tickets $25; $20 seniors and students; $50 for first few rows. First Presbyterian Church, 4963 Balboa Blvd., Encino. www.sfvmc.com
Stomp: An energetic percussion team uses surprising objects — garbage cans, matchboxes, wooden poles — to make music, 8 p.m. June 7-10 and 3 and 8 p.m. June 11. Minimum age: 5. Tickets $39 and up. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. www.broadwayinhollywood.com/events/detail/stomp2022
San Fernando Valley Male Chorale: Spring concert, 2;30 p.m. June 12. Tickets $20. St. James Presbyterian Church, 19414 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. Contact Bob Banta for tickets, 818-888-8345 or email: buckeyerpb@socal.rr.com (put “SFV Male Chorale concert” in the subject line). Also, chetdevin@aol.com (put “SFV Male Chorale concert” in the subject line).
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Terrell Edwards and Brittney Crush, with Balafo kicks off the 2022 season, 5:30-8 p.m. June 19 (bit.ly/3yZUUff). Upcoming: Jumping Jack Flash, a Rolling Stones tribute, June 26; the Convertibles perform at the July 4th Extravaganza fireworks show. New artists perform before headliner, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Free (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating); $15 VIP seat; $25 VIP seat and parking. Series runs through Aug. 28. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
THEATER
Sleep with the Angels: Latino Theater Co. presents the world premier of a play by Evelina Fernandez about a woman who finds a — maybe magical — childcare provider, preview 8 p.m. May 26. Opens 8 p.m. May 27. Show runs 8 p.m. May 28; 4 p.m. May 29; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday through June 26. Tickets $5/pay-what-you-choose for the preview; $58 opening night; $48 for other dates. Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles. 213-489-0994. www.latinotheaterco.org
Naturally Tan – One Woman’s Cross Cultural Path to Self-Worth: A solo comedy-drama, written and performed by Tanya Thomas, 8 p.m. May 28. Minimum age: 16. The show is directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Tickets $20; $18 seniors. Reservations: jgartdept@sbcglobal.net. ArtSpace Black Box Theater, 2956 School St., Simi Valley. Details about the show here: tanyathomas.com/naturallytan
California Coast Classic: A one-woman show written and performed by Luella Wagner about the challenges and rewards of riding a bike along the coast, 8 p.m. June 1. Minimum age: 12. Tickets $25. All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org). Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. whitefire.stagey.net/projects/7577
The Desperate Hours: The Group Rep presents the play by Joseph Hayes about a family taken hostage in their home by escaped bank robbers, opens 8 p.m. June 3. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through July 10. Tickets $30; $25 seniors and students. Lonny Chapman Theatre, main stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
The Face on the Barroom Floor: Valley Opera and Performing Arts presents a fully-staged, one-act opera by Henry Mollicone and a recital of arias and Broadway songs, 7 p.m. June 12. Purchase tickets in advance from the website. Tickets $20; $40 VIP (reserved seat and parking; cheese and fruit plate). ONEgeneration, 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda. 818-727-7844. vopaface.bpt.me/
ONGOING THEATER
God of Carnage: A comedy-drama by Yasmina Reza about two sets of parents getting together to discuss a playground fight between each other’s sons, 8 p.m. May 26-28; 2 p.m. May 29. Tickets $45. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.onstage411.com/carnage
Williams-Williams & Miller – An Evening of One-Act Plays: Jamaica Moon Productions presents two plays by Tennessee Williams (“Moony’s Kid Don’t Cry” and “27 Wagons Full of Cotton”) and “Lou Gehrig Did Not Die of Cancer” by Jason Miller, directed by Gloria Gifford. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 7:30 p.m. Sunday, through June 12. Tickets $25. Gloria Gifford Conservatory, 6502 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. 310-366-5505. Tickets: bit.ly/3Kj0qeZ. www.gloriagiffordconservatory.com
Something Rotten: Canyon Theatre Guild presents the Broadway musical by Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell about a rival theater company — to William Shakespeare’s company — and how they come up with the musical theater idea to challenge the bard’s popularity. Show runs 8 p.m. May 28; 2 p.m. May 29; 8 p.m. June 4; 2 p.m. June 5; dates through June 18. Tickets $22; $19 ages 62 and older and ages 17 and younger. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. 661-799-2702. www.canyontheatre.org/somethingrotten
Beloved: Road Theatre Co. presents a world premiere of the drama by Arthur Holden about parents who are shocked by a crime their teen son has committed. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through June 19. Tickets $39; $15 seniors and students. The Road Theatre at the NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. www.roadtheatre.org
Hamlet: Antaeus Theatre Co. present the play by Shakespeare. Show runs 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through June 20. Also, 8 p.m. Mondays on June 6, 13 and 20. Tickets $40. Kiki and David Gindler Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale. 818-506-1983. www.antaeus.org
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