Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, July 21-28.
EVENTS
Cirque Italia’s Paranormal Cirque II – Camarillo: 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
Best Friends Adoption Weekend: Adoption fees for pets are waived at two locations, July 22-24. Best Friends Lifesaving Center, 15321 S. Brand Blvd., Mission Hills (hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and NKLA Pet Adoption Center, 1845 Pontius Ave., Los Angeles (hours: noon-4 p.m.). bestfriends.org. Details: bit.ly/3Pn35ry
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
And That’s Why We Drink – A Paranormal and True Crime Podcast on Tour: The “Here for the Boos” tour with podcasters Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz stops on Sept. 9 at the Palace Theatre, 630 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on July 22. Purchase tickets from the website: www.andthatswhywedrink.com/live
ONGOING EVENTS
Immersive Frida Kahlo at Lighthouse Artspace: The Mexican artist’s artwork on a grand scale. Dates: July 21-25; 27-31; ends Aug. 13. Ticket prices vary for times and dates. Faq details: bit.ly/3AwGK6b6400. 6400 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. www.immersive-frida.com/losangeles/
ART
Photo Independent’s Virtual Photo Fair: Original photographic works from more than 40 international photographers, through July 31. Artists’ reception online, 5 p.m. July 23. Register for the Zoom link here: (us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtduqrpzopHN3boQir3U4rhae9OmdLCu53%20) Email: hello@photoindependent.com. photoindependent.com/
Allison Lu Wang: A solo exhibit “splash, drip, drip, woo, splash,” paintings. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. July 23. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through July 31. Exhibit is presented by Lowell Ryan Projects. The exhibit is at 3118 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake. www.facebook.com/lowellryanprojects. Details: bit.ly/3yVBgiT
Brand Library and Art Center: “Abstract Los Angeles: Four Generations,” art from 52 Los Angeles-based artists. 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
ONGOING ART
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
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/
bG Gallery: “Bob Landström: Multiverse,” pigmented volcanic rock on canvas. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Aug. 8. 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. www.boblandstrom.com. santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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
Skylight Books: Alison B. Hart discusses “The Work Wife,” 6 p.m. July 21 (on Crowdcast; register here: bit.ly/3Pp5vpk). Jackson Bliss discusses “Dream Pop Origami – A Permutational Memoir About Hapa Identity,” 7 p.m. July 21. Ron Shelton signs “The Church of Baseball – The Making of ‘Bull Durham’: Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings and a Hit,” 6 p.m. July 24 (only books purchased at Skylight Books will be signed; a ticket for the signing line will be given with purchase of book; see website for other rules). W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz discuss “Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book,” 7 p.m. July 25 ($38; event takes place at Second Home Hollywood, 1370 N. St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles; reservation and payment to attend: bit.ly/3oitFWY). Isaac Fitzgerald discusses “Dirtbag, Massachusetts – A Confessional,” 7 p.m. July 27. Larisa Grollemond discusses “The Fantasy of the Middle Ages: An Epic Journey through Imaginary Medieval Worlds,” 7 p.m. July 28. 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com
Book Soup: Victoria Shorr discusses her two novellas found in “Mid-Air,” 7 p.m. July 21. Josh Sundquist discusses “Semi-Famous – A True Story of Near Celebrity,” 7 p.m. July 22. Katelyn Monroe Howes discusses “The Awoken,” 7 p.m. July 27. Jerry Stahl discusses “Nein, Nein, Nein! – One Man’s Tale of Depression, Psychic Torment and a Bus Tour of the Holocaust,” 7 p.m. July 28. Liska Jacobs discusses “The Pink Hotel,” 7 p.m. July 29. Jeffrey Fleishman discusses “Goodnight, Forever,” 7 p.m. Aug. 2. Rafael Agustin discusses his memoir “Illegally Yours,” 7 p.m. Aug. 3. 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: 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. Benno Herz discusses “Thomas Mann’s Los Angeles – Stories from Exile 1940-1952,” 7 p.m. Aug. 3 (co-author is Nikolai Blaumer). 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-4495320. vromansbookstore.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
Diesel, A Bookstore: 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/
Daniel Silva: The author, interviewed by actor Henry Winkler, discusses his new novel “Portrait of an Unknown Woman,” 5 p.m. July 24. Tickets $35 include the book (extra copies will be available for purchase from Book Soup at the event). American Jewish University, Gindi Auditorium, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles. Details and to purchase a ticket here: bit.ly/3zmPP0c
Chevalier’s Books: Jayci Lee discusses “Booked on a Feeling” and Erin La Rosa discusses “For Butter or Worse,” 6 p.m. July 26 (register to attend here: bit.ly/3zkn8RP). Jyoti Thottam discusses “Sisters of Mokama – The Pioneering Women Who Brought Hope and Healing to India,” 7 p.m. July 27 (register to attend here: bit.ly/3zhooFh). Masks required. Register in advance to attend the events from the links. 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com
CHARITY
Cowboy Social Club: The group holds a fundraising All-American Pancake Breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon July 24. Proceeds benefit the John Tracy Center for hearing impaired children (www.jtc.org) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization in Burbank. Reservations are requested by phone or email due to limited seating. Cost $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1006 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-288-6566. Email: cowboysocialclub@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/thegudgeon/
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
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 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
Hidden Los Angeles – Neon Art: The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library present a talk by a speaker from the Museum of Neon in Glendale, 6:15 p.m. July 25. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link here: bit.ly/3ojkrtf. Details from the library’s website: bit.ly/3zl3t40
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
Exploring the Junction of Food and Science – A Caltech Behind the Book online talk: Harold McGee discusses the topic with Tom Mannion, a Caltech instructor of culinary science, 6 p.m. July 28. McGee’s books include “On Food and Cooking: The Sceince and Lore of the Kitchen” and “Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World’s Smells.” Register in advance for the discussion on Zoom here: bit.ly/3IRgoxQ. events.caltech.edu/
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Ken Bernstein, principal city planner for the Los Angeles Department of City Planning, discusses “Preserving Los Angeles,” 7 p.m. July 28. Copies of Bernstein’s book, “Preserving Los Angeles: How Historic Places Can Transform America’s Cities,” will be available for purchase and signing after the program. The meeting is held outdoors. 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
MOVIES
LA Shorts International Film Festival: July 21-28. Tickets $15 general (must be purchased on the venue’s website or at the box office); $24.99 for the digital online version (through July 31; www.lashortsfest.com/watch). In-person venue is Laemmle NoHo Theater, 5240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. www.lashortsfest.com. Check the film schedule and select date and time from the venue’s website: www.laemmle.com/theater/noho-7
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. 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar. 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
Catching Spirits: A dance thriller short film, directed by Vanessa Beletic, 5:30 p.m. July 27. The film is part of a block of short films at that time, and part of the LA Shorts International Film Festival. Tickets $15. Laemmle NoHo Theater, 5240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. www.lashortsfest.com. Purchase from the venue’s website or at the box office: www.laemmle.com/theater/noho-7
City of San Fernando Movies in the Park: “Encanto” (2021), 7 p.m. July 29. Children’s activities, 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Upcoming: “Jurassic Park” (1993), 7 p.m. Aug. 5 (at Rudy Ortega Sr. Park, 2025 Fourth St.). Las Palmas Park, 505 S. Juntington St., San Fernando. 818-898-1290. Email: Recreation@sfcity.org. sfcity.org/sfrecreation/#movies-in-the-park
City Cinemas in the Park – Santa Clarita: “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014), 8:15 p.m. July 29. Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair for seating. Picnic or purchase dinner from food trucks (starting at 7 p.m.). Upcoming: “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/
MUSEUM
Japan House Los Angeles: July 21-23: 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
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/
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: “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 23-24 (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. Jahgun and Justifyah, reggae with multicultural influences, 7 p.m. July 22. Upcoming: 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
The Canyon: 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); the Everly Brothers Experience, by Zachary and Dylan Zmed and Burleigh Drummond, 8 p.m. Aug. 4 ($36). Richie Kotzen, with Fat Daddy Special, 8 p.m. Aug. 5 ($28). 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: 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); Beethoven’s Fifths, performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, with pianist Seong-Jin Cho, 8 p.m. July 26 ($18 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). Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus and the Los Angeles Master Chorale perform Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, and also a new work, Odisea, by Gonzalo Grau, 8 p.m. July 28 ($1 and up); Boyz II Men and TLC, 8 p.m. July 29 ($80 and up); John Fogerty and Cedric Burnside, 8 p.m. July 30 ($19 and up); a-Ha with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, 7:30 p.m. July 31 ($16 and up). 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/
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
Starlight Bowl: 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 through Sept. 4. 1249 Lockheed Drive, Burbank. 818-238-5397. www.starlightbowl.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/
City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park: Redneck Rodeo OC, country, 7 p.m. July 23. Upcoming: 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
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Oh What a Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, with the Eric Ekstrand Ensemble, 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 24. Upcoming: 24K Magic, a tribute to Bruno Mars, with Cliff Beach, July 31. New artists perform before headliner, 5:30-6:15 p.m. 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/
The Ford: 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
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. Nov. 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
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 21-22. 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
Housewife ’52: Kick Boom Theatre Co. presents a musical created by John Wuchte and Michael Teoli about a day-in-the-life of several housewives, 9 p.m. July 22 and 8 p.m. July 29. Minimum age: 13. Tickets $20. Show was part of Hollywood Fringe Festival in June. The Broadwater, 1076 Lillian Way, Hollywood. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3yNHMYQ
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
The Colored Museum: A satire by George C. Wolfe of modern notions on Black identity, 8 p.m. July 23; 7 p.m. July 24. Donation. Make a reservation 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, 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 21-22; 2 and 8 p.m. July 23; 1 and 6:30 p.m. July 24; 8 p.m. July 26-29; 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, 7:30 p.m. July 22. Show runs 7:30 p.m. July 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 24. Show runs 7:30 p.m. July 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, 3:30 p.m. July 24. Show runs 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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