Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, July 14-21.
EVENTS
Old Boney Mountain Hot Summer Night – Bringing People Together: An international hot sauce competition and culinary event, 5:30-9 p.m. July 14. Tickets $60; $120 VIP (early entry at 5 p.m.; reserved VIP area; swag bag). Fundraiser for the Old Boney Mountain Foundation for Kids and the Ventura County Fire Department Widows, Orphans and Assistance Fund. The Gardens at Los Robles Golf Course, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. 805-807-2600. Email: jeff@oldboneymountain.org. www.oldboneymtnhotsummernight.com
South Bay Greek Festival: A celebration of Greek culture with dancing, food and music, 5-10 p.m. July 15; noon-10 p.m. July 16; noon-9 p.m. July 17. Admission $3; $2 seniors; free for ages 11 and younger. 722 Knob Hill Ave. (between South Prospect Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway), Redondo Beach. 310-540-2434. facebook.com/sbgreekfestival. www.sbgreekfestival.com
B-Boy B-Girl Summit Reborn – Grand Park: Hip Hop, old and current, culture, fashion, music, and locking and popping dance performances, noon-8 p.m. July 17. Free to attend. Check the links for details and the schedule. Grand Park, Olive Court, the performance lawn between Grand Avenue and Hill Street, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.bboysummit.com; grandparkla.org/event/b-boy-b-girl-summit-reborn/
Cirque Italia’s Paranormal Cirque II: Acrobatics, illusions, theatrics with a dark/scary theme. Adult language and material; show is not intended for ages under 17; ages 13-16 admitted only with an adult parent/guardian age 21 and older (valid photo ID required). Dates: 7:30 p.m. July 21-22; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. July 23; 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. July 24. Tickets $30 and up for ages 18 and older; $20 and up for ages 13-17. (Upcoming: July 28-Aug. 7 at 5500 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills.) Camarillo Premium Outlets, 740 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. 941-704-8572. www.paranormalcirque.com
Garagiste Festival – Urban Exposure: Micro-production wines from artisan wineries in California, July 22-23. Minimum age: 21 (no infants, strollers, animals). Schedule: “Rare and Reserve,” 6:30 p.m. July 22 ($79); a VIP seminar and early access to the grand tasting, 11:30 a.m. July 23 ($129); early access to the grand tasting, 1 p.m. July 23 ($99); grand tasting general admission, 2-5 p.m. July 23 ($79). Tasting passes available, $149 (does not include the VIP seminar). Purchase tickets in advance online. Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. www.garagistefestival.com/los-angeles-2022
ONGOING EVENTS
Immersive Frida Kahlo at Lighthouse Artspace: The Mexican artist’s artwork on a grand scale. Dates: July 14-18; 20-25; 27-31. Ticket prices vary for times and dates. Faq details: bit.ly/3AwGK6b6400. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. www.immersive-frida.com/losangeles/
ART
bG Gallery: “Bob Landström: Multiverse,” pigmented volcanic rock on canvas. Opening reception, 4-7 p.m. July 16. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Aug. 8. 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. www.boblandstrom.com. santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
Brand Library and Art Center: “Abstract Los Angeles: Four Generations,” art from 52 Los Angeles-based artists. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. July 16. Exhibit was assembled by Laddie John Dill, Katie Kirk, Alain Rogier. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 2. 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. 818-548-2051. brandlibrary.org
Side Street Gallery: “Jazz Guetta: Stopped Motion,” an exhibition of paintings, sketches and videos plus live art by the artist and screenings of his stop-motion technique, 7-10 p.m. July 21. Register in advance from the link to attend. 645 N. Martel Ave., Los Angeles. Artist’s website: jazzguetta.com. www.eventbrite.com/e/stopped-motion-an-original-exhibition-by-jazz-guetta-tickets-379267067007
ONGOING ART
Sugar Press Art: An exhibit “Breath Meets Body” with artworks by two artists Noemi Manser and Mahya Shamai. Gallery hours: 1-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through July 16. 620 S. Main St., Los Angeles. www.noemimanser.com. Mahya Shamai: bit.ly/3u7fLdt. Details on the exhibit: bit.ly/3bDKU1N
William Turner Gallery: “Mark Steven Greenfield: Halo.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through July 23. 2525 Michigan Ave., Site E-1, Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. Email: info@williamturnergallery.com. www.williamturnergallery.com
Topanga Canyon Gallery: “Idelle Okman Tyzbir: Stamen and Pistil,” and “June Kim: Digital Humans in the Metaverse.” Gallery hours: 1-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday (call to confirm hours). Exhibits run through July 24. 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-7909. www.facebook.com/topangacanyongallery. www.topangacanyongallery.com
Corey Helford Gallery: “Hikari Shimoda: Flight to Live in the Void” (main gallery); “All Creatures Great and Small” (Gallery 2); and “Ryoko Kaneta: In Our Nature” (Gallery 3). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through July 30. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. coreyhelfordgallery.com
Gavlak Gallery: “These are a Few of My Favorite Things,” group exhibit curated by film producer Michael Sherman. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through July 30. 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 323-467-5700. www.gavlakgallery.com/
Thinkspace Projects: “Ryol (aka Ryo Laksamana): Ready Known” (Gallery I); “Mwanel Pierre-Louis: Memories and Manifesting” (Gallery II); “Sentrock: Crash Course” (Gallery III); “Growth,” a group show by 15 artists (Gallery IV). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through July 30. Location, 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. thinkspaceprojects.com
Artist Co-op 7: “Shape of Now,” a virtual art exhibit from 16 artists, through July 31. Artists: Rosemary Altshuler, Patricia Bates, Adria Becker, Abira Breskal, Selina Cheng, Jody Church, Judy Dekel, Roshy N. Farry, Susan Gesundheit, Dafna Gilboa, Joan Greenwald, Jeanne Hahn, Eve Chayes Lyman, Debbi Saunders, Joi T. Wilson, Denise Yarfitz-Pierre. Exhibit is curated by Helen Kim. Exhibit is presented in conjunction with San Fernando Valley Arts and Cultural Center. www.co-op7.org. Jeanne Hahn, 818-885-8306. See the exhibit here: www.sfvacc.org
Otra Vox: “Christopher Cascio: Otic Pathways.” Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through July 31. 1317 Palmetto St., Los Angeles. Email: info@otravox.com. otravox.com
Photo Independent’s Virtual Photo Fair: Original photographic works from more than 40 international photographers, through July 31. Email: hello@photoindependent.com. photoindependent.com/
Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery: “Time and Space,” group show. Artists: Annetta Becker, Gloria Cassidy, Mike Farrell, Sandy Fisher, Lynda Frautnick, Mardilan Lee Georgio, Meryl Goudey, Rosanne Haddad, Olga Kaczmar, Laurie Morgan, Charlotte Mullich, Patricia O’Hearn, Margaret Raab, Rene Smoller, Patricia Thayer, Chrystal Walker. Gallery hours: 1-7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit runs through July 31. 22508 Sixth St., Newhall. www.santaclaritaartists.org
Jessica Silverman Gallery: The San Francisco-based gallery presents its first pop-up exhibit in Los Angeles, “Clare Rojas: The Magic of It All.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and by appointment. The exhibit runs through Aug. 6. 154 N. Robertson Blvd. (between West Third Street and Alden Drive), Los Angeles. Email for questions and to make an appointment :info@jessicasilvermangallery.com. jessicasilvermangallery.com/online-shows/clare-rojas-the-magic-of-it-all/
Lowell Ryan Projects: “Andy Mister: Snowing Sun.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through Aug. 13. 4619 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-413-2584. Email: info@lowellryanprojects.com. www.lowellryanprojects.com; www.facebook.com/lowellryanprojects
Regen Projects: “Sergej Jensen: The Adult Light,” and “James Welling: Iconographia.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Aug. 20. Location, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-276-5424. www.regenprojects.com
Shulamit Nazarian: “Ten Years,” a group show with works by 21 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Aug. 27. 616 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. 310-281-0961. Email: info@shulamitnazarian.com. www.shulamitnazarian.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/
Raphaele Cohen-Bacry: The artist’s solo show “Objects of Desire,” “make-believe” collage paintings. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Show runs through Sept. 18. Encino Terrace Center, 15821 Ventura Blvd., Encino. www.raphaelecohenbacry.com
BOOKS
Vroman’s Bookstore: Michael Bourne discusses “Blithedale Canyon,” 7 p.m. July 14. Malcolm Nance discusses “They Want to Kill Americans – The Militias, Terrorists and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency,” 7 p.m. July 21 (ticketed event; $10 for admission-only; $33 for admission and book; both have fees). Sarah James discusses “The Woman with Two Shadows,” 7 p.m. July 26; Ed Line discusses “Death Doesn’t Forget” and Jennifer Chow discusses “Death by Bubble Tea,” 7 p.m. Aug. 2. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-4495320. vromansbookstore.com.
Book Soup: Sarah Priscus discusses her debut novel “Groupies,” 6 p.m. July 15 (register in advance for the online Crowdcast event: bit.ly/3AuEdJQ). Conner Habib discusses “Hawk Mountain,” 7 p.m. July 18. Laura Chinn discusses her memoir “Acne,” 6 p.m. July 19 (register in advance for the online Crowdcast event: bit.ly/3P4erjP). Sona Movsesian discusses and signs her memoir, about being television host Conan O’ Brian’s assistant and podcast co-host, “The World’s Worst Assistant,” 7 p.m. July 20 (ticketed event includes admission and book to be signed after the program; $40 plus fees; event is at the Regent Theatre, 448 S. Main St., Los Angeles; register here: bit.ly/3aEzcUf). Victoria Shorr discusses her two novellas found in “Mid-Air,” 7 p.m. July 21. Josh Sunquist discusses “Semi-Famous – A True Story of Near Celebrity,” 7 p.m. July 22. 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Dirk Behlau and Stefan Immke sign “Squeezed Up – Tales of Polynesian Pop & Kustom Kulture,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 16. 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
Used book sale in North Hollywood: Friends of the North Hollywood Regional Branch Library hold the sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 16. Sale includes hardcover, signed and audio books, music CDs, movie Blu-Rays and DVDs. Items are donated by the community and the proceeds benefit the library. 5211 Tujunga Ave. (between Chandler and Magnolia avenues). 818-766-7185. www.lapl.org/branches/north-hollywood
Diesel, A Bookstore: Becky Chambers reads from and signs “A Prayer for the Crown-Shy,” 3 p.m. July 17. Jen Maxfield discusses “More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories,” 3 p.m. July 24. The bookstore is located at 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com/
Chevalier’s Books: Nikki Erlick discusses “The Measure,” 7 p.m. July 18 (bit.ly/3nGH7DF). Dan Harary discusses “Flirting with Fame,” 6 p.m. July 19 (bit.ly/3RwT9wP). Masks required. Register in advance to attend the events from the links. 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com
Natalia Molina – The Autry Museum of the American West: The author discusses “A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community” with Steve Aron, the Autry’s CEO, 10:30 a.m.-noon July 23. Registration in advance is recommended. Admission $14; $10 seniors and students; $6 children (admission is for the museum and the program). Books are available for purchase at the Autry store. The Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Details and to register: bit.ly/3o1CsMQ
COMEDY
Kres Mersky: The actress-writer performs “BIP 3 Times,” comedy skits, 1 p.m. July 23. Masks required. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. www.kresmersky.com/index.htm. Details: bit.ly/3ANINTl
DINING
Mazza Modern Kitchen: Grand opening for the restaurant serving versions of cuisine from the Mediterranean to Middle East region, July 22. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Sunday. 12050 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-308-6670. www.mazzakitchenla.com
DISCUSSION
Burbank African Violet Society: Club members John Hershey and Wanda Penner discuss “Revisiting Growing African Violets from Leaves,” 10 a.m. July 21. Club members who planted leaves leaves last January are invited to bring in their results to share. The meeting includes silent auction tables and a raffle. Little White Chapel Christian Church, parish hall, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 661-940-3990. www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com
Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America: Find out what’s new in the needlearts world, 9:30 a.m. July 27. Masks required. Make a reservation to attend through the email. United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Email: president@channelislandsega.org. www.channelislandsega.org
MOVIES
City Cinemas in the Park – Santa Clarita: “Encanto” (2021), 8:15 p.m. July 15. Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair for seating. Picnic or purchase dinner from food trucks (starting at 7 p.m.). Upcoming: “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014), July 29; “Shrek” (2001), Aug. 12; “The Goonies” (1985), Aug. 26. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, fields 7 and 8, Santa Clarita. www.facebook.com/CityofSantaClaritaEvents/
City of San Fernando Movies in the Park: “King Richard” (2021), 7 p.m. July 22. Children’s activities, 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Check the website for movies on July 29 (at Las Palmas Park) and Aug. 5 (at Rudy Ortega Sr. Park). Pioneer Park, 828 Harding Ave. 818-898-1290. Email: Recreation@sfcity.org. sfcity.org/sfrecreation/#movies-in-the-park
El Cariso Community Regional Park – Parks After Dark Movies: “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021), July 22; “Soul” (2020), Aug. 5. Movies begin at sunset. 818-367-5043. See the flyer here: www.sylmarneighborhoodcouncil.org. Details on movies at this park, and other Los Angeles County parks here: bit.ly/3InspuD
Outfest LGBTQ+ Film Festival Los Angeles: Films include documentaries, features, legacy and shorts, through July 24. Movies will be shown in-person and streaming. Venues: Directors Guild of America (7920) Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles); the Ford (2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E. Los Angeles); and the Orpheum Theatre (842 S. Briadway, Los Angeles). Tickets $14 for general admission; $18 for centerpiece movies; $8 virtual screenings; $20 for Ford Under the Stars (check the website for other tickets). Check the website for complete schedule, special events and facts. Facebook updates: www.facebook.com/outfest. www.outfest.org
MUSEUM
Fowler Museum at UCLA: New: “Particular Histories: Provenance Research in African Arts,” through Nov. 13. Ongoing special exhibits: “Gosette Lubondo: Imaginary Trip,” photography from the Congolese artist, through Sept. 18; “How Do You See This World? — The Art of Almighty God,” through Nov. 20. 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. Museum, https://fowler.ucla.edu/
Japan House Los Angeles: July 14-23: View the progress of the art installation of “Life Cycles: A Bamboo Exploration” by bamboo artist Tanabe Chikuunsai IV and team as they create the large-scale installment that opens on July 28 (to Oct. 2). 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
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 July. 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. 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). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Craft in America Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Tibbie Dunbar: Assemble” and “Location Services: Jewelry Perspectives,” both through Sept. 10. 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
Discovery Cube Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out,” an interactive experience to understand how emotions, memory and imagination affect everyone’s daily life, through Sept. 11 (exhibit includes exploration of emotions of anger, disgust, fear, joy and sadness). Ongoing: Hands-on exhibits make science fun. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission $15.95 ages 15 and up; $13.95 ages 14 and younger. 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube. www.discoverycube.org
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Powder and Light: Late 19th Century Pastels,” through Aug. 14. “Judy Baca – Hitting the Wall,” a look at Baca’s freeway underpass mural, through Sept. 4. “The Lost Murals of Renaissance Rome,” to Sept. 4. 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
Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Condition of Being Addressable,” through Sept. 4. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. 1717 E. Seventh St., Los Angeles. 213-928-0833. www.theicala.org/en
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
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
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “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. “Archive of the World: Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800,” through Oct. 30. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $20; $16 ages 65 and older and students ages 18 and older with a valid ID, free for ages 17 and younger (reserving/purchasing an advance, timed-entry online is recommended). 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.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
Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibit: “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
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. July 16-17 (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
Brand Summer Music Series: Outdoor concerts. String Harmonies, fusion of Armenian and Middle Eastern traditional and modern music, 7 p.m. July 15. Upcoming: Jahgun and Justifyah, reggae with multicultural influences, July 22; Tres Souls, Aug. 5; Z. Lupetin’s Patio Club, Aug. 12; Dave Stuckey and the Hot House Gang, Aug. 26; Eva and the Vagabond Tales, Sept. 9; Os Zagueiros, Sept. 16. Bring a blanket or low-back chair for seating. Brand Library and Art Center, (grassy hillsides of Brand Park behind the library) 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. www.brandlibrary.org/summer-music-series
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles at MacArthur Park: Les Filles De Illighadad and Adee Roberson, 7 p.m. July 15; Ben Diggin, DJ Analog, DJ Nu-Mark, Inka One and Peanut Butter Wolf, 7 p.m. July 16; Sunset Ecléctico and the General Consulate of Guatemala in Los Angeles present Guateama, with Ishto Jueves, El Gordo and Yahaira Tubac, 4 p.m. July 17. Free. Parking at Athena Parking, 611 Carondelet St. or use the Metro Red Line (suggested). This and all other Levitt Pavilion summer concerts/shows are live streamed on Levitt LA’s YouTube Channel, Facebook and Twitch. 2230 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles. Check out upcoming concerts through Sept. 4 here: levittlosangeles.org
The Canyon: Bullet Boys, with Liquid Circus, 8 p.m. July 15 ($35); Saved by the 90s, 8 p.m. July 16 ($26); Young Dubliners, with Zack Kirkorian, 8 p.m. July 22 ($28); Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras, 8 p.m. July 23 ($28); Marcia Ball, with Idle Hands, 8 p.m. July 30 ($36). 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/
Hollywood Bowl: 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/
Starlight Bowl: Yächtley Crëw and Radio Rebels, 6:30 p.m. July 16 ($15; $10 seniors and children); Corazón de Maná and Adelaide Pilar, 6:30 p.m. July 23 ($15; $10 seniors and children); Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7 p.m. July 29 ($35 and up); the Spazmatics and the Blockbusters, 6:30 p.m. July 30 ($15; $10 seniors and children); the Fab Four, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 ($15); the Fabba Show, a tribute to Abba, and Hot August Nights, a tribute to Neil Diamond, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 ($15). Check the website for upcoming concerts. 1249 Lockheed Drive, Burbank. 818-238-5397. www.starlightbowl.com
El Cariso Community Regional Park – Parks After Dark Concerts: Shane, 7-9 p.m. July 16. Upcoming: July 30 entertainer to be announced; Island Passion Band, Aug. 6. 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar. 818-367-5043. Details about Parks After Dark Concerts at this park, and also at other Los Angeles County parks: bit.ly/3OMKFzT
City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park: Bruno and the Hooligans, a tribute to Bruno Mars, 7 p.m. July 16. Upcoming: Redneck Rodeo OC, country, July 23; Blue Breeze Band, soul and R&B, July 30; Dreaming of you, a tribute to Selena, Aug. 6; Yachty by Nature, Aug. 13; Twisted Gypsy, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Aug. 20; Boogie Knights, disco, Aug. 27. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, fields 7 and 8, Santa Clarita. 661-250-3787. santa-clarita.com/concerts
The Ford: Our World Is a Family, an evening of comedy, music and storytelling, 8 p.m. July 16 ($25 and up). Monsieur Periné, with Reyna Tropical, 7:30 p.m. July 24 ($38 and up); Les Claypool’s Bastard Jazz, 8 p.m. July 29 ($42 and up); Michael Franti and Spearhead, with Tropidelic, 8 p.m. July 30 ($39 and up); Junction Trio, 8 p.m. Aug. 3 ($20 and up); Kamasi Washington, 8 p.m. Aug. 5 ($59 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: Led Zepagain, a tribute to Led Zeppelin, with Nine Mile Station, 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 17. Upcoming: Oh What a Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, with the Eric Ekstrand Ensemble, July 24; 24K Magic, a tribute to Bruno Mars, with Cliff Beach, July 31. New artists perform before headliner, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Free. Bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating. Series runs through Aug. 28. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org; valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts/
El Portal Theatre: Bohemian Queen, 8 p.m. July 22; Kissed Alive!, 8 p.m. July 23; Jim Curry and the Music of John Denver, 7 p.m. July 24. Tickets for each show $39 or $49; or for all three, $90. 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.facebook.com/ElPortalTheatre. elportaltheatre.com
NoHo Summer Nights: The Delgado Brothers, with Serafina, 7 p.m. July 23. Upcoming: Sweet Seasons, a tribute to Carole King, with Taylor Alexis, July 30; Beach St. A GogGo, a tribute to the Groovy Sounds of the 60s, with Tina Mathieu, Aug. 6; Valley Opera and Performing Arts, with George Sarah, Aug. 13. Concerts are presented by Valley Cultural Foundation and Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian’s office. Free concerts. Parking available, 11455 Magnolia Blvd., other lots around the park and street. North Hollywood Recreation Center, next to the North Hollywood Regional Branch Library (5211 Tujunga Ave.). 818-704-1358. valleycultural.org/concerts-events/noho-summer-nights/
Bank of American Performing Arts Center: Firefall, Pablo Cruise and Pure Prairie League, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 ($42 and up); Colbie Caillat, 8 p.m. Aug. 26 ($47 and up); Elvis Costello and the Imposters, with Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 ($49.50 and up); Kansas, 8 p.m. Sept. 15 ($51 and up); Benise – Spanish Nights, 8 p.m. Sept. 30 ($37 and up); Belinda Carlisle, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 ($42 and up). All concerts are in the Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com/
The Wrecking Crew: A concert by studio musicians Don Peake, Don Randi and Chuck Berghofer who performed on many hit songs including those by the Beach Boys, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson Five, Elvis Presley, Simon and Garfunkel, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, Sonny and Cher, Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound and the Stone Ponies, plus anecdotes about the songs and performers, 8 p.m. Aug. 13. Tickets $49; $59; $135. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.facebook.com/ElPortalTheatre. elportaltheatre.com/wreckingcrew.html
THEATER
Romeo and Juliet: Shakespeare by the Sea performs the Shakespeare tragedy, 7 p.m. July 15. Bring a low-back lawn chair or blanket for seating. No parking on the grounds; plan ahead for area/street parking or drop-off. Free/donations. Los Encinos State Historic Park, 16756 Moorpark St., Encino. losencinospark.com/rancho. www.shakespearebythesea.org/wp/locations/#enloc
Men, Money and Madness: A cabaret show written and performed by Tessa Bell, 8 p.m. July 15. Minimum age: 14. Show runs 8 p.m. July 16; 2 p.m. July 17. Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. theatrewest.org
If I Forget: A play by Steven Levenson about a Jewish family whose family secrets and resentments are revealed amid a clash between responsibility and new beginnings, previews, 8 p.m. July 20-22. Opening night, July 23, is sold out. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday (except no show on Aug. 14); 8 p.m. Mondays in Aug. Show runs through Sept. 10. Tickets $10-$40 previews; $40; $45 premium seat; $35 ages 65 and older (regular seats only); $25 students with ID. Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles. 323-663-1525. www.fountaintheatre.com
The Metromaniacs: A comedy by David Ives, based on the 1738 French farce “La Metromanie” by Alexis Piron, about people in love with poetry, opens 8 p.m. July 21. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Aug. 21. Tickets $35. Theatre 40 in the Reuben Cordova Theatre on the Beverly Hills High School campus, 241 S. Moreno Drive. 310-364-0535. www.theatre40.org
18 Minutes of Fame – A Musical Journey with Barbara Minkus: Actress-singer Barbara Minkus is the solo star in the play co-written with Susan Morgenstern, opens 8 p.m. July 22. Show runs 8 p.m. July 23; 3 p.m. July 24. Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. theatrewest.org
The Tempest – Shakespeare on the Bluff at Loyola Marymount University: Shakespeare’s magical play with characters Prospero, Miranda, Ariel and Caliban, 8 p.m. July 22-23. Free admission, but make a reservation to receive a free parking code, and also, updates on Covid-19 cautions. Drollinger Family Stage, at Lawton Plaza on the university campus, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles. cfa.lmu.edu/programs/theatrearts/shakespeareonthebluff. Details and reservation: bit.ly/3uH92qH
Trouble the Water: A world premiere of a play based on the novel by Rebecca Dwight Bruff, adapted by Ellen Geer, about Robert Smalls, a man who escaped slavery during the Civil War by leading a daring escape onboard a Confederate ship, and who later became a businessman, politician and member of the United State House of Representatives, opening night 7:30 p.m. July 23 (opening rescheduled from July 9, and also no show on July 16; see website for tickets purchased for July 16). Show runs 3:30 p.m. July 31; other dates through Oct. 2. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older and students; $10 ages 5-15. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
Macbeth: The Kingsmen Shakespeare Co. presents Shakespeare’s tragedy, opening 8 p.m. July 23. Show is directed by Warren C. Bowles. Show runs 8 p.m. July 24 and 29-31; and Aug. 5-7. Festival grounds open 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and entertainment. Tickets $25; $20 ages 62 and older; $15 for students with ID; free for ages 17 and younger. Check website for lawn box reservations and requirements; $90-$110. Guidelines for attending and parking: bit.ly/3ALok1w. California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. 805-493-3452. kingsmenshakespeare.org
Too Old, Too Asian, Too Short!: A play written and performed by Pamela K. Najera, 8 p.m. July 29. Minimum age: 18. Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. theatrewest.org/on-stage/too-old-too-asian-too-short-2022
ONGOING THEATER
As You Like It: The Kingsmen Shakespeare Co. presents Shakespeare’s comedy set in the Forest of Arden. Show is directed by Warren C. Bowles. Show runs 8 p.m. July 15-17. Festival grounds open 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and entertainment. Tickets $25; $20 ages 62 and older; $15 for students with ID; free for ages 17 and younger. Check website for lawn box reservations and requirements; $90-$110. Guidelines for attending and parking: bit.ly/3ALok1w. California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. 805-493-3452. kingsmenshakespeare.org
The Colored Museum: A satire by George C. Wolfe of modern notions on Black identity. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; through July 24. Donation. Reservations on the website. Loft Ensemble, 11031 Camarillo St., North Hollywood. www.loftensemble.org/mainstage-events
Clownfish: A dark comedy by Amy Dellagiarino about a woman and the stigma of mental illness. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; through Aug. 6 (except, added performance, 8 p.m. July 18, and no show on July 30). Tickets $25; seniors and students $20. Theatre of NOTE, 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. www.theatreofnote.com
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: The musical, the book written by John Logan and based on the Baz Lurhmann’s 2001 film, with key songs from the film plus hit songs since the film was released. Show runs 8 p.m. July 14; other dates through Sept. 4. Tickets $39 and up. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. www.broadwayinhollywood.com/events/detail/moulinrougethemusical
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Divorce: The world premiere of a new comedy written by Jeff Gould about three couples who share stories about their marriages while waiting on a mediator to arrive. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; through Sept. 11. Tickets $45. Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. 818-448-2550. divorce.brownpapertickets.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: William Shakespeare’s comedy. Show runs 3:30 p.m. July 17; 7:30 p.m. July 22 and 31; 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 West Side Waltz: The play by Ernest Thompson, newly revised, about a pianist, a would-be actor and next-door neighbor, 7:30 p.m. July 17. Show runs 7:30 p.m. July 24 and 29; dates through Oct. 1. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older and students; $10 ages 5-15 (bit.ly/3cbQ1qj). Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
The Merry Wives of Windsor: William Shakespeare’s comedy re-set in a 1950s small American town, 7:30 p.m. July 15. Show runs 3:30 p.m. July 24; 7:30 p.m. July 30; 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
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