Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Aug. 11-18.
EVENTS
Brew at the Zoo: The Los Angeles Zoo holds the event with craft beer tasting, live bands and food trucks, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 12. Minimum age 21. Tickets $70 and $40 for designated driver (food is not included for standard admission); VIP $150 and $110 for designated driver (early entry at 6 p.m.; two designated lounges; two animal keeper talks; food included; must purchase online in advance; no box office sale for VIP admission). 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. www.lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/brew/
Getty 25 Celebrates Crenshaw: Event includes hands-on art workshops, live music and performances, an immersive digital experience of Getty Museum art collections, photo booths, giveaways and food, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 13-14. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles. getty.edu. Details: bit.ly/3p9O28U
Nisei Week Japanese Festival: The 80th annual festival includes cultural activities, entertainment and exhibits throughout Little Tokyo, Aug. 13-14 and Aug. 20-21. The festival includes “Natsumatsuri,” 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 13, at the Japanese American National Museum (100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles; janm.org/natsumatsuri2022). The two-day Plaza Festival includes martial arts, entertainment and a mini-food festival sponsored by Day-Lee Foods, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20; and during the event, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 21 there will be a “Taiko Gathering,” with Japanese drum groups from across Southern California (Japanese American Community and Cultural Center, 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles). The week’s closing ceremony and “Ondo Street Dance Party,” 4-6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 (First Street between Central Avenue and San Pedro Street). NiseiWeek.org
MindTravel – A Live-to-Headphones Piano Journey: Composer and meditation expert Murray Hidary present the event, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13-14. Tickets $45 plus fees. Bring your own beach chair or blanket for seating and warm cover-up for evening on the sand. Event takes place on Santa Monica Beach in front of Casa Del Mar Hotel, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica. Reservations required in advance. Details and to purchase: bit.ly/3zPH7a3
Nisei Week Grand Parade: The 80th annual parade includes traditional Japanese taiko drum performers, local community groups, high schools, elected officials and representatives, and the newly crowned 2022 Nisei Week queen and court, 4 p.m. Aug. 14. Grand marshals include community leader and entrepreneur George K. Sugimoto and Olympic ice dancing bronze medalists Alex Shibutani and Maia Shibutani, and honorary grand marshal Kellyn Acosta, player with the Los Angeles Football Club. Check the press release for details about the parade (niseiweek.org/about/#press). The route begins at Central Avenue; on Central and heading west on Second Street; turning north on San Pedro Street; turning east on First Street; turning south and ending on Central Avenue. NiseiWeek.org
Bingo Under the Stars – Pride Bingo: ‘Bingo Boy‘ (Jeffrey Bowman), creator of “Legendary Bingo,” conducts 10 games of bingo, 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 18. Doors open and check-in, 6 p.m. Cost $45, includes 10 rounds of bingo, food and beverage tickets, photo ops and parking. Americana at Brand, the Green 889 Americana Way, Glendale. Reservations here: americanaatbrand.com/events/pride-bingo/
Community Bingo Night: American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 in La Crescenta host the 10th annual Bingo Night fundraiser for veterans’ programs in the local area, 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Doors open, 4:30 p.m. Admission $20 (food available for purchase and the event includes raffles). Purchase tickets at the door, or in advance, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday-Thursday at the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Office, 3131 Foothill Blvd., Suite D, La Crescenta. Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, 2361 Del Mar Road, Montrose. Dick Clubb, 818-384-5761.
Brody Stevens Festival of Friendship 818 Walk: A fundraiser for Comedy Gives Back, an organization that provides help for comedians who need mental health or addiction services/treatment, Aug. 20: an unveiling of a “Brody Forever 818” mural, 9 a.m.; check-in registration, 10 a.m.; walk takes place, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The late stand-up comedian, who died in 2019, attended Reseda High School. Entry fee $50 in advance; $60 on the day. The exact location in Reseda will be given upon purchase of admission. Information about Comedy Gives Back, www.comedygivesback.com. Details and to register, givebutter.com/BrodyStevens818
End of Summer Bash and Load the Lockers donation – Encino Courtyard: The event includes DJ entertainment, carnival and yard games, crafts, balloon animals and face painting, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 20. Shoppers at the business venue are encouraged to donate school supplies at the event to be given to Heart of Los Angeles to be distributed to students in need. Requested supplies are backpacks, composition books (wide-ruled), Crayons, colored markers, construction paper, colored and regular pencils, glue sticks and Scotch tape. information on Heart of Los Angeles, www.heartofla.org. encinocourtyard.com/events
Wings Over Camarillo Airshow and Classic/Exotic Car and Motorcycle Show: The event includes aerial performances, classic car and motorcycle show, vintage and present-day military aircraft display, a STEM pavilion and a “Veterans Hangar,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 20-21. This year’s theme is “Women in Aviation.” Airshow performances begin at noon. Admission $30; $20 for active military with ID; $10 ages 6-16 (bit.ly/3d07FgY). Credit card only if purchasing admission at the gate. Bring blanket or chairs for seating (also, the viewing area is at the “east ramp” only). No dogs or pets are allowed. Details on attending here: bit.ly/3oPil4G). Camarillo Airport, 555 Airport Way. Updates: www.facebook.com/WingsOverCamarillo. www.wingsovercamarillo.com
CicLAvia – Meet the Hollywoods: Streets are closed to cars and any other powered vehicles, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 21, for 6.6 miles for a fun bicycle ride (or jogging, roller skating, skateboarding, walking or other as long as it’s non-motorized-powered transportation; see the rules here: www.ciclavia.org/rules). Free event. Start, stop and end wherever you want along the route (no racing, speeding or weaving in-and-out). Route includes Santa Monica Boulevard, Highland Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard (between San Vicente Boulevard and Virgil Avenue. Updates: www.facebook.com/ciclavia. Details and route map: www.ciclavia.org/hollywood22
Master of Chronographs – Pop-up Exhibit: Zenith, a Swiss luxury watch manufacturing company, presents the exhibit that includes historic watch pieces, new styles of their watches and information on the history of the company and the influence of their brand on the watchmaking industry, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 24-25. Reservations are required: rsvp@westime.com. Westime Boutique, 206 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. 310-888-8880. The brand’s website, www.zenith-watches.com
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, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Tickets $39 and up. Palace Theatre, 630 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. Purchase tickets from the website: www.andthatswhywedrink.com/live
ONGOING EVENT
Ventura County Fair: The 147th fair, “A Country Fair with Ocean Air,” is underway, today through Aug. 14. The venerable fair includes the traditional fair fare of art, home and livestock exhibits, midway carnival and games, entertainments and savory and sweet food specialties. Exhibit departments include agriculture, amateur and professional art, floriculture, gems and minerals, hobbies and collections, home arts, horse shows, large and small livestock, photography and a youth expo. Grandstand entertainment: Professional Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo: 7 p.m. Aug. 12, and 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 13-14
Opening hours, 1 p.m. Aug. 11-12; noon Aug. 13-14. The exhibit buildings close at 10 p.m. (11 p.m. Friday-Saturday). The main midway closes between 11 p.m. and midnight. Admission $15 ages 13-64; $10 ages 65-99 and ages 6-12; free for ages 100 and up (with proper ID) and for ages 5 and younger. Carnival wristbands are an extra fee.
Parking is limited onsite ($20). Shuttle service is available from five locations, government center, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Community Park, Ventura High School and San Buenaventura State Beach ($10 parking fee for this location). Details and a map for shuttle service: venturacountyfair.org/fair/free-shuttles-transportation.
Ventura County Fair Grounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd, Ventura. Updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/venturactyfair. venturacountyfair.org
ART
Art Genesis – Beginning of Legacy: Curator Mashonda Tifrere presents a group show with art by Sisqo Ndombe Akisieful, Dana Marie Bullock, Unyime Edet, Joshua Griffin (p.k.a Zim), Megan Lewis, Zwelethu Machepha, K’era Morgan, Johnson Ocheja, Lord Ohene, Lauren Pearce, Ronnie Rob, Chantel Walkes, opens 1-6 p.m. Aug. 12. Gallery hours: 1-6 p.m. daily through Aug. 18. 3118 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake. www.artleadher.com/exhibitions. www.artleadher.com. Details: bit.ly/3AbkrlQ
D2 Art: “Tony Brown: You Might Not Remember When We Didn’t Do That But I Do.” Opening reception, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 13. Exhibit runs through Sept. 2. Schedule an appointment to view after the opening (d2art.com/contact). Exhibit runs through Sept. 2. 1074 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles. 310-570-6500. d2art.shop/collections/tony-brown.
Phase Gallery: “John Wu: Where You Currently Are,” recent artworks. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 13. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; by appointment on weekends. 1718 Albion St., Los Angeles. 310-892-1985. Email: info@phasegallery.com. www.johnwustudio.com. www.phasegallery.com/current
ONGOING ART
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
Topanga Canyon Gallery: “John S. Couch: Chuushin (The Center).” Gallery hours: 1-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday (call to confirm hours). Exhibit runs through Aug. 14. 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-7909. www.john-couch.com. www.facebook.com/topangacanyongallery. www.topangacanyongallery.com
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
Thinkspace Projects: “The Perez Bros: Cruise Night 2” (Gallery I); “Nicola Caredda: Don’t Trust Anyone Over 30” (Gallery II); “Dredske: Grind” (Gallery III); “Aof Smith: Irrepressible Summer Melody” (Gallery IV); “Adam Caldwell: Frontal” (Viewing Room). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Aug. 27. Location, 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. thinkspaceprojects.com
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
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/
Corey Helford Gallery: “D*Face: Painting Over the Cracks” (Main and 2 galleries) and “Travis Lampe: All Signs Point to No” (Gallery 3). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Sept. 10. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. coreyhelfordgallery.com
William Turner Gallery: “Simon Birch — Ignite 14: Recent Paintings” and “Lawrence Gipe — Recent Pictures,” on the themes of environment and industrialization. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Sept. 17. 2525 Michigan Ave., Site E-1, Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. Email: info@williamturnergallery.com. www.williamturnergallery.com
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
Barnes & Noble — at Farmers Market: Maria Provenzano gives a cooking demonstration and signs “Everyday Celebrations from Scratch,” 7 p.m. Aug. 11. Jenneh Rishe signs “Part of You, Not All of You: Shared Wisdom and Guided Journaling for Life with Chronic Illness,” 7 p.m. Aug. 12. Jennette McCurdy signs “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” 3 p.m. Aug. 13 (ticketed event; $30.65, plus fees, include admission, one copy of the book and a photo op; register and pay here: bit.ly/3vRpXHM). See the website for virtual events. 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2089
Book Soup: Poets and writers with FlowerSong Press discuss their books, 7 p.m. Aug. 11 (Iris De Anda, Briana Muñoz, Luivette Resto, David A. Romero, Matt Sedillo). Stephen Lloyd discusses “Friend of the Devil,” 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Elva Diane Green discusses “The Jeffersons: A Fresh Look Back Featuring Episodic Insights, Interviews, a Peek-Behind-the-Scenes and Photos,” 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Steve Adelman discusses “Nocturnal Admissions: Behind the Scenes at Tunnel, Limelight, Avalon and Other Legendary Nightclubs,” 7 p.m. Aug. 18. Natasha Sizlo discusses “All Sign Point to Paris: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Destiny,” 7 p.m. Aug. 23. Cecily Wong discusses “Kaleidoscope,” 7 p.m. Aug. 24. The bookstore is located at 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Skylight Books: Belinda Huijuan Tang discusses “A Map for the Missing,” 7 p.m. Aug. 11. Geraldine Inoa discusses “Scraps,” a play, 7 p.m. Aug. 12. Elaine Castillo discusses “How to Read Now — Essays,” 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Rasheed Newson discusses “My Government Means to Kill Me,” 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Daniel Nieh discusses “Take No Name,” 7 p.m. Aug. 24. The bookstore is located at 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com
Barnes & Noble – at Farmers Market: Jazmyn Simon reads from, discusses and signs “Most Perfect You,” 11 a.m. Aug. 14. Register in advance to attend here: bit.ly/3AbsM9p. 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2089
Diesel, A Bookstore: Staci Greason reads from and signs “All the Girls in Town,” 3 p.m. Aug. 14. Mark Cirino, co-editor of “One Trued Sentence: Writers and Readers on Hemingway’s Art,” discusses the book with contributors A. Scott Berg and Lesley M.M. Blume, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 (Michael Von Cannon is the other co-editor). The bookstore is located at 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com/
Vroman’s Bookstore: Rebecca Woolf discusses “All of This: A Memoir of Death and Desire,” 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Ramona Emerson discusses “Shutter,” 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Keith Corbin discusses “California Soul – An American Epic of Cooking and Survival,” 7 p.m. Aug. 18. Mimi Slawoff discusses “Oldest Los Angeles,” 7 p.m. Aaug. 23. Wil Wheaton presents and signs “Still Just a Geek – An Annotated Memoir,” 7 p.m. Aug. 31. The bookstore is located at 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-4495320. vromansbookstore.com
Artform Studio: Nabil Ayers discusses “My Life in the Sunshine – Searching for My Father and Discovering My Family,” and James Spooner discusses “The High Desert,” 7 p.m. Aug. 18. Both authors are interviewed by Michael Barnes for their book launches and will sign their books after the program. 5611 N. Figueroa Blvd., Suite 2, Los Angeles. www.instagram.com/the_artform_studio. Details: bit.ly/3brF4kn
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library Book Sale: Books include hardback and paperback, adult and children’s fiction, nonfiction, including cookbooks, CDs, DVDs and vinyl LPs, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 26; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27. Presale for members of Friends (join at the door, $15), 5-7 p.m. Aug. 25. Masks required, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-226-0017.
Autobooks-Aerobooks: John Elkin discusses and signs “Bronco Racing — Ford’s Legendary 4×4 in Off-Road Competition,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27. 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
COMEDY
Nate Bargatze: Stand-up, 7 p.m. Sept. 16. Tickets $41.75 and up). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com. Details and buy tickets: bit.ly/3BRi4pM
DANCE
Fused: Contempo Arts Production presents six dances choreographed by Marine de Vachon, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Tickets $29 and up. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Box office, 818-254-8456. alextheatre.org/
DISCUSSION
Culinary Historians of Southern California: Charles Perry, president and co-founder of Culinary Historians of Southern California, discusses “Antonin Carême: Mr. Nouvell Cuisine of 1820,” 10:30 a.m. Aug. 13. Free, but register in advance for the Zoom meeting here: bit.ly/3PZDftI (reservations close 24-hours before meeting). Email: info@chsocal.org. www.facebook.com/chsocal. www.chsocal.org
JOB FAIR
United States Postal Service Job Fair – Reseda: USPS personnel give detailed information on available positions, answer questions and help with the appication process, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12. Must be minimum of age 18 to apply. Reseda Post Office, 7320 Reseda Blvd. Application may also be filled out online: www.usps.com/careers
MOVIES
Movie at Hansen Dam Aquatic Center: “Luca” (2021), sunset on Aug. 12. Activities for children at 6 p.m. Event is sponsored by the office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez. Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair for seating and a towel. 11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. 818-485-0600. northhillseast.org/event/movie-at-hansen-dam/
City Cinemas in the Park – Santa Clarita: “Shrek” (2001), 8:15 p.m. Aug. 12. Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair for seating. Picnic or purchase dinner from food trucks (starting at 7 p.m.). Upcoming: “The Goonies” (1985), Aug. 26. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, fields 7 and 8, Santa Clarita. www.facebook.com/CityofSantaClaritaEvents/
Movies at Warner Park – Presented by Valley Cultural Foundation: Screening of “Paw Patrol: The Movie” (2021), sunset/7:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Upcoming: “Cruella” (2021), Aug. 20; “Jungle Cruise” (2021), Aug. 27. Location, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (at Califa Street), Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. valleycultural.org
Silents Under the Stars – Paramount Ranch: A screening of “Beverly of Graustark” (1926), starring Marion Davies and Antonio Moreno, 8 p.m. Aug. 14. The film will be shown with live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla. Also, arrive early for ranger-led walking tours beginning at 6:30 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. Register here: bit.ly/3P9gQct. Bring a picnic and a flashlight. Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. www.hollywoodheritage.org/silents-under-the-stars. www.samofund.org/outdoors-calendar
Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival: Blocks of short films, Aug. 18-20. See the website for schedule. Tickets $12; $25 pass. Let Live Theater, 916 N. Formosa Ave., Los Angeles. Updates: www.facebook.com/LADFF. www.ladff.com/
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council presents a Movie in the Park: Screening of “Sing 2” (2021), around 8 p.m. Aug. 20. Come early for some entertainment, 6 p.m. Being a blanket or low-back chair for seating, and a picnic dinner. The ball field closest to Hazeltine Avenue at Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, 14201 Huston St., Sherman Oaks. www.shermanoaksnc.org/calendar
MUSEUM
Japanese American National Museum: Aug. 13: “Natsumatsuri Festival,” 11 a.m.-5 a.m. A summer festival that includes cultural performances, craft activities, bon odori dance lessons and drumming by Makoto Taiko. Free but reservations requested (details: bit.ly/3BSZbCX). 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
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Aug. 21: “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971,” through April 9, 2023. Check the website for related films to this exhibit and tickets. Timed advance admission tickets are available for the museum that explores the art and science of movies and movie-making. 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
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: New: A pop-up exhibit “House of the Dragon: The Targaryen Dynasty,” costumes and memorabilia from HBO;s :House of the Dragon,” prequel to “Game of Thrones, through Sept. 7. 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
ONGOING MUSEUM
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
California African American Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “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 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
Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing special exhibits: “Gosette Lubondo: Imaginary Trip,” photography from the Congolese artist, through Sept. 18; “Particular Histories: Provenance Research in African Arts,” through Nov. 13. “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/
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. “Cy Twombly: Making Past Present,” through Oct. 30.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 exhibits: “A Decade of Acquisitions of Works on Paper – Part II,” through Aug. 21 (details: bit.ly/3yH7f80). “Kiyan Williams,” sculptural forms, through Aug. 28 (details: bit.ly/3QnUdCa). “Drawing Down the Moon,” through Sept 11 (details: hammer.ucla.edu/drawing-down-moon). 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
Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Life Cycles: A Bamboo Exploration” by bamboo artist Tanabe Chikuunsai IV, through 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
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/
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Ongoing special exhibit: “Arte para la Gente — The Collected Works of Margaret Garcia,” through June 11, 2023. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.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
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Andy Warhol: Cars — Works from the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection” (www.petersen.org/warhol). “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 $19; $17 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 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. Aug. 13-14 (choose other dates from the drop-down menu). Admission $15 and up. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/3kWHgjx; www.facebook.com/valleyrelics; valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: Ongoing special exhibits: “The Medium Is the Message: Flags and Banners,” “Martin Roemers: Relics of the Cold War,” photography, and “Light-guard-house,” an installation by Farrah Karapetian; exhibits run through Oct. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday (wendemuseum.org/about-us/visit). Free admission. 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-216-1600. 310-216-1600. Email: visit@wendemuseum.org. wendemuseum.org
MUSIC
The Garland’s Songs of Summer concert: LoveStoned, 7 p.m. Aug. 11. Minimum age: 21. No pets or outside food or drinks allowed. Tickets $10. Upcoming: FM Station, Sept. 29. Beverly Park outdoor venue at the Garland, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. westcoastmusic.com/talent/lovestoned. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3PXU2xs
The Canyon: L.A. Guns, with opening set by Slow Burning Car, 8 p.m. Aug. 11 ($36); Hollywood U2, a tribute to the band U2, 8 p.m. Aug. 12 ($30); Yachty By Nature, 8 p.m. Aug. 19 ($30); Fan Halen, a tribute to the band Van Halen, 8 p.m. Aug. 20 ($29); the Smithereens, with opening set by the Malibooz, 8 p.m. Aug. 21 ($38); the Bacon Brothers, 8 p.m. Aug. 26 ($48); Wild Child, a re-creation of a 60s Doors concert, 8 p.m. Aug. 27 ($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: Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Lina Gonzalez-Granados, with violist Teng Li, perform music by Paganini, Nina Shekhar and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, 8 p.m. Aug. 11 ($12 and up); Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks, performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Ludovic Morlot, and with violinist Joshua Bell and the USC Marching Band (both concerts open with the National Anthem of Ukraine by Verbytsky), 8 p.m. Aug. 12 ($26 and up) and 8 p.m. Aug. 13 ($35 and up); KCRW presents Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Durand Jones and the Indications and Celisse, 7 p.m. Aug. 14 ($20 and up); Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Louis Langrée, with pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, perform “An Evening of Rachmaninoff,” 8 p.m. Aug. 16 ($16 and up); the Gipsy Kings, 8 p.m. Aug. 19 ($17 and up) and 8 p.m. Aug. 20 ($25 and up). 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/
Brand Summer Music Series: Outdoor concerts. Z. Lupetin’s Patio Club, 7 p.m. Aug. 12. Upcoming: 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 Ford: Best Coast Anniversary Party, 8 p.m. Aug. 12-13 ($35). Babasonicos and Joseph Pereira, 8 p.m. Aug. 18 ($25 and up). Melissa Etheridge, 8 p.m. Aug. 23 ($59 and up). José Gonzalez, 8 p.m. Aug. 25 ($55). Kikínceañera: Noche De Orgullo with Doris Anahí, Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Ángeles, Neyva Sandoval and Valentina, 8 p.m. Aug. 26 ($25 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
Starlight Bowl: The Fabba Show, a tribute to Abba, and Hot August Nights, a tribute to Neil Diamond, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 ($15); Thomas Anders with Modern Talking band, Sandra, and DJ BPM, 7 p.m. Aug. 21 ($75 and up; bit.ly/3BmshdB); Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte, 7 p.m. Aug. 26 ($35 and up) and 7 p.m. Aug. 27 ($40 and up); Beth Hart, 7 p.m. Sept. 3 ($59 and up); Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán, with Alicia Villareal and band, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 ($45 and up), 7 p.m. Sept. 4. 1249 Lockheed Drive, Burbank. 818-238-5397. www.starlightbowl.com
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles – A Salute to Sondheim: The concert, with special guest John Holiday, includes a sampling Broadway hit songs by the late Stephen Sondheim, 7 p.m. Aug. 13 and 2 p.m. Aug. 14. Tickets $30 and up. Use parking structure 5 (340 Royce Drive, Westwood). Royce Hall at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Court, Westwood. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3zVCk8d
NoHo Summer Nights: Valley Opera and Performing Arts, classic rock, with George Sarah, 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Upcoming: 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: Yachty by Nature, 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Upcoming: 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: Billy Nation, a tribute to Billy Joel, with the band Silver, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Upcoming: Queen Nation, a tribute to the band Queen, with Black Sage Burn, Aug. 21; Kalimba, the spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire, with Resonance 9, Aug. 28. 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/
Vaughn Suponatime – A Tribute to Frank Sinatra: The Museum of the San Fernando Valley presents the Sinatra impersonator performing popular songs from 1940-1960s made famous by the late singer, 6 p.m. Aug. 18. Doors open, 5 p.m. for viewing the grounds/purchase a snack or beverage. Tickets $20. Reservations required. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Ave., Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. Details and to purchase tickets on Eventbrite: bit.ly/3AcXuyF
Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Garry Marshall Theatre: Joseph Leo Bwarie opens the five-day series, 8 p.m. Aug. 24. Schedule: Crystal Lewis, Aug. 25; Ty Taylor, Aug. 26; Alisan Porter, Aug. 27; Don Most, Aug. 28 (all concerts begin at 8 p.m.). Tickets $40; $50 single table seating with a glass of wine; $330 for a private table for 6 and three bottles of wine; $440 for a private table for 8 and four bottles of wine. Outdoor stage at the theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. 818-955-8101. www.garrymarshalltheatre.org/summer-concert-series
Bank of American Performing Arts Center: 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 ($92 and up); Kansas, 8 p.m. Sept. 15 ($51); Benise – Spanish Nights, 8 p.m. Sept. 30 ($34 and up); Dave Mason, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 ($56); 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/
THEATER
Normal Noises: The Group Rep presents six short comedy plays by Clara Rodriguez, opens 8 p.m. Aug. 11. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Sept. 10. Tickets $25; $20 seniors and students. Upstairs at the Group Rep – Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood (no wheelchair accessible). 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
Murder on the Newhall Express: A spinoff parody inspired by Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” opens 8 p.m. Aug. 12. Show runs 8 p.m. Aug. 13-14; 19-20; 2 p.m. Aug. 21; 26-27; and 2 p.m. Aug. 28. Tickets $15. The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall. atthemain.org. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3PWNsXW
New Works Summer Festival – The Group Rep: A staged reading of “1838” by Tamir Yardenne about two television stars trying to save their careers, 8 p.m. Aug. 14-15. A romantic comedy “Love or Best Offer” by Phil Olson about online dating with the over-50-year-old crowd, 8 p.m. Aug. 16-17. Free admission. The festival continues on various dates through Sept. 7. Lonny Chapman Theatre, main stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com. Details for schedule through Sept. 7: thegrouprep.com/new-works-summer-festival/
An Evening with Christopher Jackson and Wayne Brady at the Ford: Storytelling, original and covers of songs and answer questions from fans, 8 p.m. Aug. 27 ($35 and up). The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles (information on directions and where to park: www.theford.com/visit/getting-here). Details and tickets: bit.ly/3BQT1mL
ONGOING THEATER
The Metromaniacs: A comedy by David Ives, based on the 1738 French farce “La Metromanie” by Alexis Piron, about people in love with poetry. 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
Oliver!: The musical by Lionel Bart, based on the novel by Charles Dickens, takes on a “steampunk” look, 8 p.m. Aug. 13. Show runs 2 p.m. Aug. 14; 8 p.m. Aug, 20; 2 p.m. Aug. 21; 8 p.m. Aug. 26; 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 27. Tickets $23; $19 ages 62 and older and ages 17 and younger. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. 661-799-2701. www.canyontheatre.org/oliver
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. Aug. 11-12; 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 13; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14; 8 p.m. Aug. 16-19; other dates through Sept. 4. Tickets $39 and up. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. www.broadwayinhollywood.com/events/detail/moulinrougethemusical
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. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday (except no show on Aug. 14); 8 p.m. Mondays in August. Show runs through Sept. 10. Tickets $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
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Divorce: 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. Sept. 2. Show runs 6 p.m. Sept. 5; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 25; 3:30 p.m. 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. Aug. 12. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 and 27; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3; 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. Aug. 13. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and 28; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4; 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
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, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 and 26; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 4; other dates through Oct. 2. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older and students; $10 ages 5-15 (bit.ly/3ouzpg3). Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
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