Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, June 9-16.
EVENTS
Drag Yourself to the Valley: Billy Francesca hosts a show with performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race queens William Belli, Adore Delano and Willow Pill, 8 p.m. June 9. Doors open, 7 p.m. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $75; $150 (VIP seat, photo meet and greet and one drink ticket). The Garland, ballroom, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. Details and tickets: bit.ly/3m7bYZc
American Indian Arts Marketplace at Autry Museum of the American West: The event returns after a two-year break. Enjoy a day of Native American arts and culture, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11-12. Artists sell contemporary and traditional Native American items including basketry, beadwork, carvings, jewelry, pottery and sculpture. Performances include hoop dancing by Terry Goedel and family and powwow dance and drumming by members of the Wild Horse Native American Association. Also, Native Voices reading of “Bad Medicine” by P.C. Verrone, 2:30-5:30 p.m. June 11, and Native Voices reading of “Four Women in Red” by Laura Shamas, 2:30-5:30 p.m. June 12 (Native Voices is the resident theater company at the Autry; theautry.org/native-voices-at-the-autry). Admission $14; $10 ages 60 and older, ages 13-18 and students age 18 and older with valid ID; $6 ages 3-12; weekend pass is available for two adults and children, $75 (admission also includes museum entry for single day or the pass). 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org. Admission and details on the event here: bit.ly/3mor4cL
LA Pride! in the Park: Christina Aguilera headlines the musical performances plus festival activities, 1-11 p.m. June 11. Tickets $60 and up. Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. Details: bit.ly/3x6ZarY
AstroFest: Learn more about astronomy at the all-outdoor event with hands-on activities, demonstration, displays and solar telescopes, 2-8 p.m. June 11. Free admission. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. www.cityofastronomy.org/astrofest2022
Rose Bowl Flea Market: Find antiques, art, new and vintage items, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 12. Admission $12; $20 for early entry, 5-8:30 a.m. (exact cash only; no change; no credit cards for admission). Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. www.rgcshows.com/rose-bowl. Purchase tickets online: www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-bowl-flea-market-sunday-june-12th-tickets-272297789017
LA Pride! Parade and Pride Village: “Love Your Pride” theme event with floats, exotic cars, marchers and performers, 10:30 a.m. June 12. Parade begins at Cahuenga and Hollywood boulevards, turns onto Highland Avenue, turns onto Sunset Boulevard and ends at Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood. Details here: lapride.org/event/2022-la-pride-parade-in-hollywood. After the parade, check out the Pride Village, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 12 on Hollywood Boulevard between Cahuenga Boulevard and Vine Street, Hollywood. (hollywoodprideguide.com/do/hollywood-pride-village).
Interfaith Solidarity Network’s Interfaith Solidarity March: The 4th annual march and the inaugural “Interfaith Music Festival” in the San Fernando Valley, 1:30-6:30 p.m. June 12. Registration, 1:30 p.m. (includes a wristband for the festival and dinner). A rally, 2:15 p.m., followed by the walk, 3 p.m. from Zelzah Park (1609 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills) to Temple Ahavat Shalom (18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge). Music festival, 4 p.m., followed by dinner, 5:30 p.m. Bring your own water. interfaithsolidaritynetwork.org/interfaith-solidarity-march/
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
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
Topanga Canyon Gallery 20th Annual Studio Tour: Self-guided tour of 37 artists’ studios, in 17 locations, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12. Reception and silent auction, 5-8 p.m. June 11. Bidding on the silent auction begins at 6 p.m. June 9 (create an account on the website link). Tickets $15 in advance online or at the gallery; $20 on June 11-12. The gallery, 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-7909. Email: info@topangacanyongallery.com. Purchase tickets and bid on auction here: bit.ly/3NuTjmh.
Joan Carl: A public sale of the late artist’s drawings, paintings and sculpture, 1:30 p.m. June 18. Make a reservation to attend by email to Barry Carl at barrycarl@gmail.com. The address, in Sherman Oaks, will be given upon reservation.
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. 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
ONGOING ART
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
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.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through June 25. Location, 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. thinkspaceprojects.com
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. 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
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: James Spooner discusses his memoir “The High Desert, presented in graphics-style, in conversation with Justin Warfield, 7 p.m. June 9. Lars Horn discusses “Voice of the Fish: A Lyric Essay,” 7 p.m. June 10. Rebecca Rukeyser discusses “The Seaplane on Final Approach,” 7:30 p.m. June 13. Fariha Róisín discusses “Who Is Wellness For? An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who it Leaves Behind,” 7:30 p.m. June 14. 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com
Diesel, A Bookstore: Jacey Duprie discusses and signs “Liking Myself Back,” 6 p.m. June 10 (at Capitol, “around the corner” in the Brentwood Country Mart). Annabel Monaghan reads from and signs “Nora Goes off Script,” 3 p.m. June 12. Julie Clark reads from and signs “The Lies I Tell,” 6:30 p.m. June 21. Carlos Allende reads from and signs, “Coffee, Shopping, Murder and Love,” 3 p.m. June 25. Kristin Marguerite Doidge discusses “Nora Ephron, a biography,” 6:30 p.m. June 28 (rescheduled). The bookstore is located at 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com/
Vroman’s Bookstore: Emily Levesque discusses “The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy’s Vanishing Explorers,” 7 p.m. June 13. James Burrows discusses “Directed by James Burrows,” 4 p.m. June 18 (ticketed event, $10 for admission-only or $34 for admission and a book; plus fees for both; register in advance; event held at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena). Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Book Soup: Kristin Marguerite Doidge discusses “Nora Ephron, a biography,” 7 p.m. June 14. Joey Hartstone discusses “The Local,” 7 p.m. June 15. David Winkler discusses his memoir “The Arrangement,” 7 p.m. June 16. The bookstore is located, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
The Ripped Bodice Bookstore: Bridget Morrissey discusses and signs “A Thousand Miles,” 2 p.m. June 25. Reservations are preferred for both events. 3806 Main St., Culver City. 424-603-4776. www.therippedbodicela.com/
COMEDY
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood – Scared Scriptless: The duo (the “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” stars) bring the laughs, 8 p.m. June 23. Tickets $38 and up. Details and tickets here: bit.ly/3NBp0KF. The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/
DANCE
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
Los Angeles Ballet: Performances of “The Sleeping Beauty,” 7:30 p.m. June 11. Tickets $39 and up. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets: bit.ly/3PDiPat). Los Angeles Ballet, 310-998-7782. losangelesballet.org
Louise Reichlin & Dancers: The company presents “2 years of this time without end,” a program that includes a “re-imagining,” but relevant to issues during the past two years, of dances from before the Covid pandemic, 7 p.m. June 17 (a preview) and 2 p.m. June 18-19. The program: six dances originally from “Urban and Tribal Dances” (“Alone,” “Batida.” “War,” “Wedding,” “Together,” “Remembrance”); a short piece “Brandenburg;” and “Reboot! Reboot!” Tickets $25. The Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. 213-458-3066. lachoreographersanddancers.org/News. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3Nyu8iw
DISCUSSION
Culinary Historians of Southern California – Online: Darra Goldstein discusses “The Kingdom of Rye: Russian Food and National Identity,” 10:30 a.m. June 11. Free. Register in advance for the Zoom meeting here: bit.ly/3PZtWdR (reservations close 24-hours before meeting). Email: info@chsocal.org. www.facebook.com/chsocal. www.chsocal.org
MUSEUM
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
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
Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibit: “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
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
Craft Contemporary: Ongoing special exhibit: “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
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: “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
Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “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
Hammer Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “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
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
LA Plaza Cocina: Ongoing special exhibit: “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/
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: “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. June 11-12 (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
Stomp: An energetic percussion team uses surprising objects — garbage cans, matchboxes, wooden poles — to make music, 8 p.m. June 9-10 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
The Canyon: Jack Russell’s Great White, 8 p.m. June 10 ($36); Scot Bruce, a tribute to the early years of Elvis Presley, 8 p.m. June 11 ($30); Ambrosia, with opening set by Aspen, 7 p.m. June 17 ($39). 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/
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).
Hollywood Bowl: Rod Stewart, with Cheap Trick, 7:30 p.m. June 14 ($55 and up); Andrea Bocelli, 8 p.m. June 16 ($110 and up); Juneteenth – A Global Celebration of Freedom, 4:30 p.m. June 19 (check the website for scheduled performers; $20 and up); Halsey, 7 p.m. June 21 ($29 and up); Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, 3:30 p.m. June 25 ($37 and up) and 3:30 p.m. June 26 ($23 and up); July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Steve Martin and Martin Short and the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Thomas Wilkins, 7:30 p.m. July 2-4 ($21 and up); Kenny Loggins, with Jim Messina Sittin’ In, 8 p.m. July 15 ($14 and up) and 8 p.m. July 16 ($17 and up); Ricky Martin with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 8 p.m. July 22 ($14 and up) and 8 p.m. July 23 ($17 and up); A. R. Rahman, 7 p.m. July 24 ($15 and up); Tribute to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra, with Billie Eilish, Debbie Harry, Dianne Reeves, Brian Stokes Mitchell, the Count Basie Orchestra and John Beasley on piano and keyboards, 8 p.m. July 27 ($14 and up). 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/
The Ford: Rufus Wainwright, 8 p.m. June 14 ($65 and up); Tigran Hamasyan, 8 p.m. June 16 ($42 and up); Mary Chapin Carpenter, 8 p.m. June 20 ($50 and up); Ani DiFranco, 8 p.m. June 23 ($48 and up); Calexico, 8 p.m. June 24 ($36 and up); She & Him, 8 p.m. June 25 ($55 and up). 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
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
The Merry Wives of Windsor: William Shakespeare’s comedy re-set in a 1950s small American town, opens 7:30 p.m. June 11. Show runs 7:30 p.m. June 18 and 26; other dates through Oct. 2. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older and students; $10 ages 5-15 (bit.ly/3H8EkvC). 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, opens 3:30 p.m. June 12. Show runs 3:30 p.m. June 19 and 26; other dates through Oct. 1. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older and students; $10 ages 5-15 (bit.ly/3NBqSTH). Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.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/
Gaslight House: A dark comedy by Howard Skora about a family very familiar with deceptions and lies, 8 p.m. June 18, 23 and 25. Tickets $40; $50 (purchase in advance). Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-687-8559. gaslighthouseplay.com
ONGOING THEATER
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. 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
Tommy Cooper – I Didn’t Let You Down Did I?: Niek Versteeg performs his written and performed one-man show about the British comedian. Minimum age: 13. Show runs 10 p.m. June 11; 2:30 p.m. June 12; 8:30 p.m. June 17; 9:30 p.m. June 25. Tickets $10. Part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, June 9-26 (www.hollywoodfringe.org). Actors Co. – Let Live Theater, 916 N. Formosa Ave., West Hollywood. www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/7462?tab=tickets
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. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday through June 26. Tickets $48. Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles. 213-489-0994. www.latinotheaterco.org
The Desperate Hours: The Group Rep presents the play by Joseph Hayes about a family taken hostage in their home by escaped bank robbers. 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
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