Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, April 20-27.
EVENTS
California Poppy Festival: The event’s 30th anniversary includes live entertainment, amusement park carnival games and rides, animal exhibits, festival food and vendors. Musical entertainment schedule: bit.ly/41yKQVI. Special event shows: “Motor Mayhem,” 7 p.m. April 21 ($20); “Rural Olympics,” noon April 22 ($6); “Monster Truck Show,” 7:30 p.m. April 22. Hours: 4-10 p.m. April 21; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 22; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 23. Admission $13; $8 seniors and children. Carnival games and rides extra charge. Parking $10. Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center, 2551 W. Ave. H. Lancaster. poppyfestival.com
Canoga Park Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 22 and Saturdays (rain or shine). Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket
Friends of the LA River Great LA River CleanUp: The group holds its 33rd annual event on two dates (this past April 15) and April 22, at seven sites along the 51-miles of the Los Angeles River. Register for a cleanup, 8 a.m.on April 22 at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve (remove trash/debris from Haskell Creek or remove invasion mustard plants; Woodley Park, Archery Range area, Van Nuys). Details on the cleanup and Friends of the LA River: folar.org/cleanup-2023-earth-with-us. Register for the site of your choice on April 22 in advance here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/earth-with-us-the-great-la-river-cleanup-529099
Drought Tolerant Plant Festival – Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society: Event includes a judged show of unique cacti and succulents, experts answer questions about growing cacti and succulents, silent auction on both days, vendors selling plants, pottery and crafts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23. Children’s Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 23 with educational display and “pot-a-plant” activity. Free admission. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. 818-749-5346. lacss-show.com
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival: The 27th festival returns after a three-year absence due to the pandemic, April 21-23. Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 22-23, on Main Street in Newhall includes music on three stages, cowboy cuisine, western wear vendors and activities to try like archery, hatchet throwing and mechanical bull riding. Free admission to the festival on April 22-23 (or, a VIP ticket $75 for either day). See the website for special events associated with the festival that may be at different locations. Special events: Californio Fiesta de Rancho Camulos, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 21 ($50; 5164 E. Telegraph Road — Highway 126 — Piru). Highway Starr concert, 8 p.m. April 21 ($10; Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts, 24607 Walnut St., Santa Clarita). Melody Ranch Film Tour, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 22-23 ($75). Festival, Main Street, between Eighth Street and the “roundabout,” Newhall. https://cowboyfestival.org. Details and to purchase tickets for the special events: bit.ly/3KN88At
Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Immerse yourself in the time of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and have some fun with cosplay of the time period, speaking the lingo, shopping in the marketplace, listening to music and laughing at performances, Saturday-Sunday, through May 21. Fun dress code: period “faire” costume (optional). Check the website for details on the theme “Renncon,” with a “Time Traveler Costume Contest,” on April 29-30. Also, get tickets in advance, $65, for one of the “Pub Crawl” dates (must be age 21 to attend; this is an additional charge). Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission $42; $21 ages 5-12; $225 season pass. There is a mandatory entry fee $12 to the Santa Fe Dam Recreation area. Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $25 (must be purchased in advance online). Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. 626-969-4750. renfair.com/socal
The 2023 Pasadena Showcase House of Design: The 58th showcase takes place at the Stewart House, a 1933 colonial estate designed by Marston & Maybury, with more than 11,000 square feet of living space situated on two acres. Explore more than 30 design spaces — by 32 interior and exterior designers — plus 20 boutique shops vendors, two restaurants, a wine bar and more than two-acres of gardens. Tours begin on April 23. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tour tickets are timed entry: $40 (1:30-4 p.m.); $50 (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.); $35 (“Happy Hour,” 4 p.m. to closing). Parking and shuttles depart from Santa Anita Race Track, Gate 6 Lot on Colorado Place. Also, the official unveiling happens at “Premiere Night,” 5 p.m. April 21 ($300; reservations required). Proceeds from the event go to fund three music programs. For more information, pasadenashowcase.org
Metrolink and Earth Day: Free rides on Earth Day, April 22. Use the code “EarthDay2023” to redeem a free ride at Metrolink Station ticket machines on April 22 (good on this day only). Current Metrolink mobile app users will receive the free ticket on April 21. Also, Metrolink is holding an Earth Day Photo Contest on the theme “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Rides.” Riders need to submit their name, photo/photos and destination to: Metrolink@theaxisagency.com. The deadline to submit photos is April 24. Three winners will be selected, and each will receive Metrolink Monthly passes for a year. Details on the free ride and photo contest: bit.ly/3zwYPzp
In addition to free rides on Metrolink on Earth Day, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (www.metro.net) is also offering free rides on Earth Day. Information on Metrolink: metrolinktrains.com
Earth Day at Gloria Molina Grand Park and the Music Center: Activities, performances and workshops for all ages, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22 at the park (200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles). At the Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center, a large-scale interactive art exhibition that focuses on climate change issues “Our Common Home,” 6-9 p.m. April 22 (135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles; and also live streamed on the website). The interactive exhibit uses face images and physical movements with the images being projected onto the plaza’s LED screens (a small group of visitors stand along a line, at one time and by turn, to make facial expressions and movements; see an example on the Music Center website link). The digital and virtual reality art is by the Montreal-based digital art studio Iregular (iregular.io). grandparkla.org. musiccenter.org/ourcommonhome
Casa de Lopez Adobe tours: The historic 1882 home to Catalina and Geronimo Lopez has docent-guided tours, 5-8 p.m. April 22. Docents discuss the Lopez family and their role in San Fernando Valley history. The adobe is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Free admission. Tours will be held either on the third or fourth Saturday of the month; 5-8 p.m. May 20; 6-9 p.m. June 24 (check the website for varying hours and upcoming dates). Also, the tours coincide with the San Fernando Mall Outdoor Market. Location, 1100 Pico St., San Fernando. San Fernando Recreation and Community Services Department, 818-898-1290. sfcity.org/sfrecreation/#park-facilities
San Fernando Mall Outdoor Market: Theme is “Earth Day – Spring Market,” 5-9 p.m. April 22. Upcoming: May 20. Location, 911 San Fernando Road (between South Brand Boulevard and South Maclay Avenue), San Fernando. www.facebook.com/sfoutdoormarket. www.myvalleypass.com/sf-outdoor-market
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and that certain treasure, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. April 23. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Rain or shine. The market is always the fourth Sunday of the month. Pierce College, use parking entrance from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket and topangavintagemarket.com/visit
Valley Asian Cultural Festival: The second annual event includes art, dance, food, music, performances, shopping opportunities and children’s activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6. Pierce College, use parking lot entry from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 818-347-4737. www.facebook.com/wvwcchambervacf. Flyer: bit.ly/3AvMegt
World Labyrinth Day in Los Angeles – Walk As One for World Peace: Event locations on May 6: 8:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church (outdoors at 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills); noon at First United Methodist Church (1008 11th St., Santa Monica); 1 p.m. at Holy Spirit Retreat Center (4316 Lanai Road, Encino); 1 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church (280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley); 1 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo); 1 p.m. at St. Kateri Takekwitha Parish (22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita); 1 p.m. at Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens (3500 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles); 1 p.m. at All Saints Church (132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena); 1 p.m. at Mary and Joseph Retreat Center (5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes). worldlabyrinthday.org
RuPaul’s DragCon LA 2023: The three-day all-ages and family-friendly event includes appearances by RuPaul’s “Drag Race” personalities, exhibitors, meet-and-greet and signings, performances, panel and Q&A sessions and vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 12 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 13. Admission $50; $150 All Star; $80 for weekend general admission (other options available; scroll up and down the tickets box). Children ages 8 and younger are free when accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket. There must be one paid ticket for every free child’s ticket used. Register for a child’s ticket when purchasing your paid adult ticket (there is a tab on the tickets box). Tickets must be purchased in advance here: bit.ly/3K0x3kU. Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. FAQ: la.rupaulsdragcon.com/faq. la.rupaulsdragcon.com/
ONGOING EVENTS
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo: Theatrical theme acrobatic show. Show runs 7:30 p.m. April 20; 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 2122; 1 and 5 p.m. April 23; 7:30 p.m. April 26-28; 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 29; 1 and 5 p.m. April 30. Tickets $50 and up. Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles. www.cirquedusoleil.com/corteo. www.microsofttheater.com/events/detail/cirquedusoleilcorteo23
World of Barbie: Visit Barbie’s Dreamhouse and Camper Van and view exhibits of dolls and accessories from more than six decades. Hours vary by date, April-June dates available. Tickets are by timed admission, $40.50 ages 13 and older; $31.50 ages 1-12. Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place. www.theworldofbarbie.com/
ART
Corey Helford Gallery: “Mayuka Yamamoto: Ephemeral Existence,” in the Main Gallery (coreyhelfordgallery.com/artists/mayuka-yamamoto). Opening reception, 7-11 p.m. April 22. Also opening, “Hera of Herakut,” in Gallery 2 (coreyhelfordgallery.com/artists/herakut). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibits run through May 27. Location, 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery: “Textures of Life,” group show, opens April 28. Opening reception, 4-7 p.m. April 29. Gallery hours: 1-7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (hours subject to change; check the website for current gallery hours). Exhibit runs through May 28. Location, 22508 Sixth St., Newhall. www.santaclaritaartists.org and www.facebook.com/santaclaritaartists
Brewery Artwalk: Two-day event, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 29-30. The artists at Topanga Canyon Gallery (lost their gallery space in Topanga) have been invited (https://www.topangacanyongallery.com). There will be a map of artists locations (recommended to get the Brewery Artwalk phone/iPad app in advance; see the website for information). No dogs allowed. There will be food trucks. Atrium Building, B8, 2100 N. Main St., Los Angeles. breweryartwalk.com/
ONGOING ART
Megan Lewis: “Soft Landings,” a solo exhibit. Exhibit is curated by Mashonda Tifrere. Gallery hours: 1-6 p.m. Make a reservation on Eventbrite to view the art by the painter and muralist. Exhibit runs through April 26. Location, 3118 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Mashonda Tifrere (www.artleadher.com/about and www.instagram.com/mashondatifrere). www.meganlewis1illustrator.com. www.eventbrite.com/e/megan-lewis-soft-landings-tickets-611420754937
The Artists Gallery: “Eric Renard: Urbanity in Black & White,” fine art photography, open now. Gallery hours: 1-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through April 29. Location, 5458 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-297-3061. www.taggallery.net
Kohn Gallery: “Nir Hod: 100 Years Is Not Enough,” paintings. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 29. Location, 1227 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-461-3311. www.kohngallery.com/exhibitions-2
Lowell Ryan Projects: “Annemari Vardanyan: Inside My Head.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through April 29. Location, 4619 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-413-2584. Email: info@lowellryanprojects.com. www.lowellryanprojects.com; www.facebook.com/lowellryanprojects
Hauser & Wirth: “Zeng Fanzhi” and “Rita Ackermann: Vertical Vanish.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Exhibits run through April 30. Location, 901 E. Third St., Los Angeles. www.hauserwirth.com
Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center: An exhibit by Ventura County artist Regina Vorgang, “Life Lines: Handwoven Rhythms of Form and Function.” Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday by appointment; noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 30. Location, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. 805-583-7905. www.simi-arts.org
L.A. Louver: “Gajin Fujita: True Colors,” artwork created in 2020-2023. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 6. Location, 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Email: info@lalouver.com. www.lalouver.com
Women Painters West: “Portraits,” a juried exhibition. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 7. California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main St., Santa Monica. www.californiaheritagemuseum.org. womenpainterswest.org
Nicodim Gallery: Opening of art by Joshus Hagler, Devin B. Johnson, Nicola Samorì and Hugo Wilson, curated by Mihai Nicodim. Also, “Larissa De Jésus Negron: Eso Pasa,” in the upstairs gallery. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 13. Location, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions
Galerie Lakaye: “Impossibly Magical Women,” a solo exhibit of paintings by Los Angeles-based Wendell Wiggins. Gallery hours: by appointment. Exhibit runs through May 14. Location, 1550 N. Curson Ave., Los Angeles. 323-528-4076 or 323-460-7333. Email: galerie@galerielakaye.com. Artist’s Facebook: bit.ly/3F36711. www.galerielakaye.com
Studio Channel Islands: “Dis Connection,” eight contemporary women artists explore the subject of displacement. Artists: Nurit Avesar, Marthe Aponte, Arezoo Bharthania, Fatemeh Burnes, Maria Adela Diaz, Janet Neuwalder, Sigrid Orlet, Alicia Piller. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 27. Location, 2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. www.studiochannelislands.org
William Turner Gallery: “Jay Mark Johnson: Íslenshir Fossar,” art photography. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 27. Location, 2525 Michigan Ave., Site E-1, Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. Email: info@williamturnergallery.com. www.williamturnergallery.com
William Grant Still Arts Center: “African American Composers’ Series: Bullerengue and Beyond — Learning the Palenques of the South West Caribbean Through Sound.” The exhibit also includes examples of Caribbean pico culture, hand-painted speaker stacks that are used to blast music out to the community. Artists: Carolyn Castano, Stephanie Christopher-White, Brian B+Cross, Gabriela Natalia Demattia. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through July. Location, 2520 S. West View Ave., Los Angeles. 323-734-1165. Email: wgsarts@lacity.org. wgsac.wordpress.com
BOOKS
Book Soup: Tananarive Due discusses “The Wishing Pool and Other Stories,” 7 p.m. April 20. Soon Wiley discusses “When We Fell Apart,” 7 p.m. April 24. Zion Clark discusses “What You Got: A Memoir,” co-written with James S. Hirsch, 7 p.m. April 25. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Adrianna Trigiani: Discussion with the author on her latest book “The Good Left Undone,” 6 p.m. April 22. Tickets $55 (included signed book and light refreshments). Reservations required here: bit.ly/3ZKnlaR. Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.iamla.org
Dark Delicacies: Joe R. Lansdale signs “The Donut Legion,” 6 p.m. April 23. Cory Doctorow signs “Red Team Blues,” 6 p.m. April 26. Glen Hirshberg signs “Tell Me When I Disappear: Vanishing Stories,” and Del Howison signs “The Survival of Margaret Thomas,” and Del Howison and Lisa Majewski sign :Fortitude: Stories of Revenge, Sacrifice and Endurance on the American Frontier,” 3 p.m. April 29. Contact the store about reserving books for signings. Location, 822 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. 818-556-6660. www.darkdel.com/#/
Vroman’s Bookstore: Jeff Benedict discusses “LeBron,” 7 p.m. April 24. Dan Jones discusses “Essex Dogs,” 7 p.m. April 25. Victoria Ying discusses her young adult book “Hungry Ghost,” 6 p.m. April 26. Maggie Smith discusses her memoir “You Could Make This Place Beautiful,” 7 p.m. April 28 (ticketed event; $28 plus fees, includes hardcover book and admission; register here: bit.ly/3KM2n78). Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com
Live Talk Los Angeles: Gretchen Rubin discusses “Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World,” in conversation with psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, 8 p.m. April 24. Admission $46 includes program and signed book; $20 admission only. Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre at New Roads School, Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. livetalksla.org/events/gretchen-rubin-2/
Diesel Bookstore: Max Miller discusses “Tasting History,” 6:30 p.m. April 25. Carmela Ciuaru discusses and signs “Lives of the Wives,” 6:30 p.m. April 27. For seating, purchase one copy of the book, in advance, per each event. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. dieselbookstore.com
Annabelle’s Book Club: Becky Chalsen discusses and signs “Kismet,” 7:30 p.m. April 26 (register to attend here: bit.ly/3KzYjqp). Location, 12200 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-683-7323. annabellesbookclubla.com
CHARITY and VOLUNTEER
Earth Day Big Clean-Up with Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Volunteer for the event event on Sherman Way from Platt Avenue (West Hills) to Vineland Avenue (North Hollywood), 10 a.m.-noon April 22 (revised start time). All ages event. Teams of four work to clean-up a 1/2 mile section on one side of the street. volunteerscleaningcommunities.com/schedule-of-events. Registration required: bit.ly/3KgErr2
Glamour & Hope – Fashion for a Cause: A fundraiser for She Is Hope LA, a nonprofit organization that helps single mothers with resources and support, noon-3 p.m. April 23. The event includes a fashion show with single mom models and a live auction of beauty and fashion products. Tickets $49.99; sponsorships $250, $500 and up. Reservations required on the Eventbrite link. TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.sheishopela.org. TAG Gallery’s posting of the event: bit.ly/3nZwnU6. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3Mzg76E
NAMIWalks: Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness – San Fernando Valley group at the NAMIWalks Greater Los Angeles County event to raise awareness of mental illnesses and reduce the stigma of mental illness, and raise funds for mental health programs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29. Also, the event welcomes dogs on leashes (there will be a pet costume parade). Register to walk as an individual or with a team. No fee to register. Raise and donate $100 for event T-shirt. Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St. Email for the walk manager, Gigi de Pourtales, at gdepourtales@namigla.org, or 213-386-3615, Ext. 103. www.namiwalks.org. Details on the event and to register here: bit.ly/3Ai60vP
DANCE
Kinesis 2023 – Emerging Choreography: California State University, Northridge, Department of Kinesiology presents three performances by student choreographers and dancers, 7:30 p.m. April 26, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 27. Tickets $20; $10 seniors and students. Plaza de Sol Performance Hall at CSUN, within the University Student Union (east side of the campus off Zelzah Avenue and south of Plummer Street), 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-2488. www.csun.edu/health-human-development/kinesiology
Benita Bike’s DanceArt: The modern dance company performs, 2 p.m. April 29. Program include “Schoenfield Dances,” “Plugged” and a surprise dance. The performances will also take questions from the audience. La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. 818-470-5734. www.danceart.org
Cosmogomy: Save the dates for the third installment of the Music Center’s Digital Innovation Initiative with dancers in Geneva, Switzerland, performing a contemporary dance that is projected in real time on LED screens on the Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center 7 p.m. May 12, and June 3, 10 and 17. The dance is created by the Geneva-based digital contemporary dance company, Cie Gilles Jobin. Free. Standing room only. Also, available on livestream. Make a reservation, for either viewing, on the website. Parking $10 in the Music Center’s main garage (entrance on Grand Avenue) or at the Walt Disney Concert Hall garage (entrance on Second Street). Location, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.musiccenter.org/experience-learn/experience-learn/for-all-ages/digital-innovation-initiative/cosmogony/
FOOD
Cellarmasters of Los Angeles Winemaking Club’s Downtown LA Wine Walk: The group takes a walk to three wineries, April 23. Stops: a discussion of Bordeaux-style blend with Domenic Menton at 11 a.m., at San Antonio Winery (737 Lamar St.); followed by a discussion by Amy Luftig and Jasper Dickson, owners of Angeleno Winery, at the winery ( 1646 N. Spring St.); followed by a discussion by Aaron Walker, winemaker, at Pali Wine Co., at the wine company (811 Traction Ave.). Tickets $75. Purchase in advance here: cellarmastersla.org/shop/. Details: cellarmastersla.org/wine-walk-sunday-april-23-2023/
Fogo de Chão: Newly opened Brazilian steakhouse. Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Dinner, 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5-10:30 p.m. Friday; 2-10:30 p.m. Saturday; 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Location, 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (across from the Village), Woodland Hills. 213-282-6699. fogodechao.com/location/woodland-hills
DineLA Restaurant Week: Participating restaurants offer a special lunch/dinner menu, April 28-May 12. Reservations are strongly recommended. Meal times and prices vary by restaurant (restaurants offer set prices for lunch/dinner, $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+). Beverages, tax and tip are extra. Facts: www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela/FAQ. Find list of restaurants by cuisine, neighborhood, price and dining option (indoor or outdoor): www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela
Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery: Participating in DineLA for lunch, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Cost $45 (plus beverages, tax and tip). No substitutions on the menu. Entire party must participate in the DineLA menu when making a reservation for DineLA. Reservations required. Location, 40 W. Green St., Paasadena. 626-389-3839. agnesla.com. See the set DineLA menu here: www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela/restaurant/80683
Pizza City Fest Los Angeles: Sample pizza, watch pizza making demonstrations and listen to panel discussions, April 29-30. Event begins both days at 1 p.m. Check the website for pizzerias and schedule of events per day. Admission $95. L.A. Live, Event Deck, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 877-234-8425. www.facebook.com/pizzacityfest. www.lalive.com/events/detail/pizzacityfestlosangeles23
DISCUSSION
Water – What the Future May Hold: The San Fernando Valley Unit of the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles presents a talk by Joe Yun, executive officer of the California Water Commission, 12:30 p.m. April 20. Topics: problems and recommendations; how the latest regulations could affect you; how current storms could affect future water policies. my.lwv.org/california/greater-los-angeles. Details and to register for the Zoom link: bit.ly/41kWjYW
Community Cats: A representative from Best Friends discusses community cats and ways the public can help keep down their numbers and to help them to be safe, 3:30 p.m. April 22. Granada Hills Branch Library, 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. Details: bit.ly/41i4SUc
Ken Burns: The documentary filmmaker gives a lecture, 8 p.m. May 2. The evening is part of the Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California. Tickets $90. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/ken-burns. www.speakersla.com
MOVIES
SEEfest LA – Cinema of South East Europe: The 18th annual festival, April 26-May 3. Opening gala film “Sonne” (2022), 7 p.m. April 26 ($25; Writers Guild Theatre, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills; bit.ly/4162xMc). Check the website for schedule and tickets (seefest2023.eventive.org/films). Full festival pass $75. Details: bit.ly/3ZQeJPP
MUSEUM
Skirball Cultural Center: May 4: “Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare,” an original exhibition created by and on loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee; through Sept. 3 (tickets on sale now; www.skirball.org/museum/blacklist-hollywood-red-scare). Ongoing special exhibit: “Chloë Bass: Wayfinding,” an outdoor exhibit with sculptures, through Sept. 3. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed for Jewish and national holidays (www.skirball.org/visit). Admission is by advance time-entry ticket for special exhibits, including “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball,” ($18; $15 seniors and students with ID; $7 ages 2-12; regular admission $12; $9 seniors and students; $7 ages 2-12; www.skirball.org/visit). Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
Japan House Los Angeles: New: “Symbiosis: Living Island,” gallery visitors get a look at a tiny Japanese island, Inujima, to see how art projects there have helped to revitalize the sparsely populated island; through July 5. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission. The museum is at Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
Petersen Automotive Museum: New: “We Are Porsche.” Ongoing special exhibits: “Arsham Auto Motive,” life-sized vehicle sculptures and posters (www.petersen.org/exhibits). “Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme, Part II,” through May 14. “Inside Tesla – Supercharging the Electric Revolution,” prototypes of Tesla vehicles, historical perspective and design study, through Oct. 22. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $19.95; $17.95 ages 62 and older; $12.95 ages 12-17; $10.95 ages 4-11. Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: New: “Auschwitz — Not long ago. Not far away.” Minimum age recommendation: 12. Purchase tickets in advance ($29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; details on the exhibit and tickets: bit.ly/3ZnnHW1). This special exhibit is currently scheduled to run through Aug. 13. Regular museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
ONGOING MUSEUM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Ongoing special exhibit: “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971,” through July 16. 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.” Location, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Fairfax Avenue), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. academymuseum.org
African American Firefighter Museum: Artifacts, fire apparatus, pictures and stories about African American Los Angeles firefighters. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Donation. 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-744-1730. www.aaffmuseum.org
Autry Museum of the American West: Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $14; $10 ages 60 and older, ages 13-18 and students with ID; $6 ages 3-12. Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
California African American Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Adee Roberson and Azikiwe: because i am that,” through May 7 (lobby gallery; all other galleries are closed for upgrades). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Parking $15 before 5 p.m.; $18 after 5 p.m. (in the blue structure parking lot; entrance to the blue structure is on Figueroa Boulevard at 39th Street.). Location, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. www.caamuseum.org and www.facebook.com/CAAMinLA/
California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Maya: The Exhibition,” with artifacts from the ancient Maya of Mexico and Central America. Also, “Mystery of the Maya” IMAX film (see admission for film alone or in combination with the exhibit). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits. Admission to “Maya: The Exhibition” is $21.95 ages 18-64; $19.95 ages 65 and older and ages 13-17; $14.95 ages 3-12 (bit.ly/3zfD8DA). Location, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Descanso Gardens: Ongoing special exhibit: “Shiki: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art,” in the Sturt Haaga Gallery and runs through May 21. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The gallery is open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and student with valid ID; $5 ages 5-12. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org
Discovery Cube Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “PAW Patrol : Adventure Play,” a hands-on and immersive exhibit, through May 14. The exhibit is based on the preschool series of the same name on Nickelodeon (produced by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis). 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 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube. www.discoverycube.org
Fowler Museum at UCLA: 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). Location, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. https://fowler.ucla.edu/
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “A Passion for Collecting Manuscripts,” illuminated manuscripts from the Getty Center’s collection, through April 23. “Our Voices, Our Getty: Reflecting on Drawings,” written interpretations about drawings from the Getty collection that were personally selected by 23 interns enrolled in the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program, through April 30 (details here: bit.ly/40xC5vg). “Connections – Asia,” five works of art are displayed near European artwork made around the same time (various galleries; on loan from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art), through May 7. “Pastel Portraits: Drawn from Life?” through Sept. 17. 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
The Getty Villa: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. Free admission, but a timed-entry reservation is required. Parking $20. Location, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. www.getty.edu/visit/villa/
Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience,” through winter 2024. 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. Location, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-725-5700. grammymuseum.org
Holocaust Museum LA: Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. Admission $15; $10 ages 65 and older; free for ages 17 and younger. Free admission on Sunday and Thursday. Admission is by timed admission ticket. Location, 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: info@hmla.org. www.holocaustmuseumla.org
Italian American Museum Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio,” through Oct. 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission free; donations requested. Location, 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.iamla.org
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Don’t Fence Me In: Coming of Age in America’s Concentration Camps,” through Oct. 1 (www.janm.org/exhibits/dont-fence-me-in). 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). Location, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum. janm.org
Kidspace Children’s Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: The 27th annual “Butterfly Season” is open with children’s activities including going on a big safari, playing dress-up, viewing live caterpillars, moths and honeybees, through May 14. Also, learn from “Los Trompos,” an interactive art installation that honors the monarch butterfly’s cultural and ecological ties to Mexico. Tickets are by time and date: $14.95 ages 1-61; $12.95 ages 62 and older (purchase here: bit.ly/3mJOFoh). Location, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-9144. kidspacemuseum.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “New Abstracts: Recent Acquisitions,” through May 29. “Another World: The Transcendental Painting Group, 1938-1945,” through June 19. “Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982,” through July 2. “Sam Francis and Japan: Emptiness Overflowing, through July 16. “Pressing Politics: Revolutionary Graphics from Mexico and Germany,” through July 22. “Afro-Atlantic Histories,” with six sections including Maps and Margins, Enslavements and Emancipations, Everyday Lives, Rites and Rhythms, Portraits, Resistances and Activism, through Sept. 10, 2023 (the touring exhibit originated in Brazil).”Light, Space, Surface: Selections from LACMA’s Collection,” through Oct. 1. 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). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
LA Plaza Cocina: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Legacy of Chocolate,” through April 30. The 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. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.org
Museum of African American Art: Ongoing special exhibit: “Aiseborn: From the HeArt,” art from the Inglewood-born, contemporary muralist and painter, now through April 30. Make a reservation to visit on the form here: www.maaala.org/schedulevisit.html. The museum is located at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, third floor, 4005 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-294-7071. www.maaala.org
Museum of Contemporary Art: Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission is free but an advance online timed-entry ticket is required. Special exhibits are $18; $10 seniors and students; free for ages 11 and younger. Locations: the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA , 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles; MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-633-5351. www.moca.org/visit
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Ongoing special exhibit: “Ritchie Valens” exhibit. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. themuseumsfvnow.org/
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Ongoing special exhibit: The “Butterfly Pavilion” in an open-air netted enclosure, through Aug. 13. (timed admission, $8, with a general museum admission; nhm.org/butterflies). 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. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Rancho Camulos Museum: Rancho Camulos is the only National Historic Landmark in Ventura County. Throughout the year, the museum is open for tours, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Donation $5; $3 for children. Directions: from the 5 Freeway, take the exit to Highway 126, travel 3.5 miles west of the Ventura County Line. The entrance is on the south side of the roadway. The museum is two miles east of Piru. Location, 5146 E. Telegraph Road. 805-521-1501. Email: info@ranchocamulos.org. ranchocamulos.org
Santa Monica Art Museum: “Looking West,” emerging and established regional artists, through May 21. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $10 (purchase tickets online). Location, 1219 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. www.santamonicaartmuseum.com/visit-us
Santa Monica History Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Broadway to Freeway — Life and Times of a Vibrant Community,” through April 30. Hours: 3-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $5; free for ages 11 and younger. Location, 1350 Seventh St., Santa Monica. 310-395-2290. www.santamonicahistory.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22-23 (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 exhibit: “Vietnam in Transition, 1976-Present” and “David Bowie in the Soviet Union,” both exhibits through Oct. 22. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday (wendemuseum.org/about-us/visit). Free admission. Location, 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-216-1600. 310-216-1600. Email: visit@wendemuseum.org. wendemuseum.org
MUSIC
Dustbowl Revival and Dom Flemons: 7 p.m. April 22. Tickets $25. Troubadour, 9081 N. Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. www.dustbowlrevival.com. www.theamericansongster.com. troubadour.com. Details: bit.ly/3mj5B8G
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Jaime Martin conducts the orchestra, with Masumi Per Rostad, viola, in a program by Beethoven, Ives and Jessie Montgomery, 7 p.m. April 23. Tickets $32. Alex Theatre, 1216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. www.laco.org. alextheatre.org/event/ives-montgomery-beethoven
Encore Chorale of Santa Clarita’s Spring Concert: Uplifting songs performed by the chorale, led by Alex Nizzoli, 7 p.m. April 28. Tickets are pay-what-you-wish or free. Reservations requested. The group is a local chapter of Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the country’s largest choral arts organization for ages 55 and older. Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall. 301-261-5747. Make a reservation on Eventbrite here: bit.ly/3oqvnZt. encorecreativity.org/event/encore-chorale-of-santa-clarita-ca-4-28
Chanticleer: The St. Matthew’s Music Guild presents the concert with the theme “Labyrinths,” 8 p.m. April 28. Tom Neenan gives a pre-concert lecture on the program, 7:10 p.m. Tickets $35. Location, 1031 Bienveneda Ave., Pacific Palisades. 310-573-7422. Email: info@musicguildonline.org. Details: bit.ly/3KRAUkp. www.musicguildonline.org
Burbank Chorale: The group, under the direction of Mikhail Shtangrud, PhD, performs its “A World of Harmony” program with international songs in various musical styles, 7:30 p.m. April 29. Pianist Anna Krendel, PhD, accompanies the chorale. Tickets $15. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 1920 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. 818-759-9177. Email: tickets@burbankchorale.org. www.eventbrite.com/e/601776719367
Perla Batalla and Quetzal: 8 p.m. April 29. Tickets $39 and up. Parking information (cap.ucla.edu/royce-hall). Royce Hall at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Court, Westwood. Quetzal: bit.ly/3Lg4vEH. www.perla.com. cap.ucla.edu/event/perla-batalla-quetzal
The Canyon: Young Dubliners, 8 p.m. April 29 ($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. Location, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/
Dream House Quartet: Musicians David Chalmin, Bryce Dessner, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque perform, 7 p.m. April 30. Tickets $39 and up. Parking information (cap.ucla.edu/royce-hall). Royce Hall at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Court, Westwood. labeque.com/dream-house-quartet. cap.ucla.edu/event/dream-house-quartet
Greek Theatre: Lewis Capldi, with Medium Build, 8 p.m. May 3 ($29 and up); the Whispers, Jeffrey Osborne and Con Funk Shun, 7 p.m. May 6 ($45 and up). Placebo, with Cold Cave and Deap Vally, 7:30 p.m. May 11 ($29.50 and up). Location, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. www.lagreektheatre.com/
Jake Shimabukuro: The master of the ukulele, 8 p.m. May 4. Tickets $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. The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. Details and tickets: wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills. jakeshimabukuro.com/
Avery*Sunshine: Center for the Art of Performance UCLA presents the singer-songwriter in concert, and with Dana “BigDane” Johnson, 7 p.m. May 7. Tickets $40 and up. The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. reunionblues.com/pages/dana-johnson. averysunshine.com. cap.ucla.edu/event/averysunshine
Delirium Musicum Chamber Orchestra: 8 p.m. May 10. Tickets $59. The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. www.thesoraya.org. www.thesoraya.org/calendar/details/delirium-musicum-2023
THEATER
Speed Bump: A comedy written by Jay Martel, performed by John Lehr and Martel, about a lifelong-friendship suddenly at stake when a speed bump about to be installed on their street brings up issues, 8 p.m. April 21-22. Tickets $25. LA Dance Project Performance Space, 2245 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. speedbumptheplay.com
Tornado: Actors Co-op Theatre Co. presents a world premiere of a play written by Chris Cragin-Day about volunteers who arrive to help people affected by a 2012 Oklahoma tornado, but find each have cultural differences that threaten to overshadow their efforts, opens 8 p.m. April 21. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; through May 28. Also, 2:30 p.m. April 29 and May 13. Tickets $35; $30 ages 60 and older; $25 students. The Crossley Theater, 1760 N. Gower St., Hollywood. 323-462-8460. www.actorsco-op.org
David Carlo – Modern Parlor Magic: The magician performs illusions and mind-reading in an interactive performance inspired by parlor shows from the Victorian age. Minimum age: 12. Dates: 8 p.m. April 29; 3 p.m. April 30; 8 p.m. May 6; 3 p.m. May 13; other dates through June. Tickets $59-84 (bit.ly/401NBh1). Millenium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/modernparlormagic. www.modernparlormagic.com
Theatre West’s New Works Play Festival 2023: Readings of full-length plays that were developed in the company’s Writers Workshop: “Nighty Night” by Elayne Heilveil, 7:30 p.m. April 25. Masks are required. Free admission. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. www.facebook.com/TheatreWest. www.theatrewest.org
Footloose – The Musical: The production by Dean Pitchford, Walter Bobbie, Tom Snow and Kenny Loggins opens 8 p.m. April 22. The musical is based on the 1984 film. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. April 29; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday (on May 6 and 13); 2 p.m. Sunday; through May 14. Tickets $35; $25 seniors and students. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. simivalleyculturalartscenter.thundertix.com/events/209730
Prin: Theatre Forty presents a staged reading of the play by Andrew Davies about the head of a teachers’ college whose self-centerdness and high standards set her up for a rude awakening, 7 p.m. April 28-29. Cast: Maxwell Caulfield, Joe Clabby, Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, Ivy Khan, Juliet Mills, David Hunt Stafford. Tickets $40. Parking available in the lot beneath the theatre enter at the intersection of Durant and Moreno drives. Location, 242 S. Moreno Drive, on the campus of Beverly Hills High School. theatre40.org/product/prin-apr28-apr29/
Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum – 50th Annual Repertory Season: Tickets on sale now for “Macbeth,” June 10-Sept. 23; “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” June 11-Sept. 21; “Queen Margaret’s Version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses,” June 24-Oct. 1; “A Perfect Ganesh,” by Terrence McNally, July 15-Oct. 7. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Location, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com
ONGOING THEATER
Heavenly Country: The world premiere of a jukebox musical — performances of county music hits plus blues, blues, gospel, rockabilly — by Joel Russell, about a man who’s aiming to live a cowboy lifestyle while his new sweetheart is planning for a more sober-style. Show runs 8 p.m. April 21; 3 and 8 p.m. April 22. Tickets $30. Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. www.eventbrite.com/e/heavenly-country-tickets-440764718137
The Human Comedy: Actors Co-op Theatre Co. present the world premiere of the play by Thom Babbes, based on the novel by William Saroyan. Show runs 8 p.m. April 21-22; 2:30 p.m. April 23. Tickets $35; $30 ages 60 and older; $25 students with ID. David Schall Theater, 1760 N. Gower St., Hollywood. 323-462-8460. www.actorsco-op.org
It’s Only a Play: A comedy by the late playwright Terrence McNally about theater cast members, playwright, director and a critic awaiting opening night reviews. Show runs 7:30 p.m. April 20-22; 2 p.m. April 23. Tickets $35. Theatre Forty, 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills (on the campus of Beverly Hills High School). 310-364-0535. theatre40.org
The Thin Place: Echo Theater Co. presents a play by Lucas Hnath about one woman who can speak to the dead and one woman who wants to. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Monday; through May 1. Tickets for Mondays are pay-what-you-want; $34 for other days. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles. 310-307-3753. www.echotheatercompany.com
The Laramie Project: The Group Rep presents the play by Moises Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski and the Techtonic Theater Project. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through May 21. Tickets $ Lonny Chapman Theatre, main stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
Moose on the Loose: A comedy by Dina Morrone about an Italian family and a Canadian moose. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through May 21. American Sign Language interpreted performance, 8 p.m. April 21. Sensory-friendly performance, 2 p.m. April 23. Tickets $35 online purchase; $40 at the door; $30 students. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. www.theatrewest.org
Picnic: Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents the play by William Inge. Show runs 8 p.m. April 22; 2 p.m. April 23; 8 p.m. April 24; other dates through May 28. Tickets $37. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com
Hansel and Gretel: Theatre West’s Storybook Theatre presents a musical retelling of the fairy tale with book by Lloyd J. Schwartz and lyrics and music by Hope and Laurence Juber. Show runs 1 p.m. Saturday through June 3. Tickets $15. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. www.theatrewest.org
Scintilla: The Road Theatre Co. presents the play by Alessandro Camon about a man visiting his reclusive mother when a wildfire approaches. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; also, 8 p.m. May 18 and 25; dates through June 4. Tickets $15 preview; $39; $15 seniors and students for regular performances. NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. roadtheatre.org/event/scintilla
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