Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Political Collectibles Show and Sale: Find vintage campaign items and see private collections, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 21. Admission $3; free for ages 12 and younger. TAS Activities Center, 18200 Rinaldi Place (enter off Chimineas Avenue), Northridge. Tom Morton, 818-644-9231. Flyer: www.facebook.com/groups/310641642116/
Granada Hills Street Faire: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the event that includes a car show, arts and crafts marketplace, live entertainment, a children’s fun zone, food vendors and an Oktoberfest beer garden, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21. Location, 17723 Chatsworth St. (between Encino and Zelzah avenues). 818-368-3235. Email: email@granadachamber.com. www.granadachamber.com/2023-street-faire. www.facebook.com/granadahillschamber
Día de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park: The opening day of the 12th event at Grand Park includes 19 ofrendas (altars) created by individual artists, organizations and community partners and a program of dance and music by Grupo Folklorico Huitzillin, Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles and tenor Jonathan Lacayo, from LA Opera, who performs songs that pay respect to Día de los Muertos, plus activities for park-goers, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21. Also, the community ofrenda honors the victims of gun violence in Monterey Park and those who died as a result of the wildfires on Maui. Park-goers may also contribute to the community ofrenda. The ofrenda installations are on display through Nov. 2. Public viewing of the ofrendas: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Oct. 21-Nov. 2. Location, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org/event/downtown-dia-de-los-muertos. Updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/grandparklosangeles/
Casa de Lopez Adobe tours: The historic 1882 home to Catalina and Geronimo Lopez has docent-guided tours, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21. 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 (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: The theme for October is “Spooky Market,” 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21. Upcoming: “Holiday Market,” 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2. 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
Van Helsing’s Dracula: An immersive circus dinner theater experience, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, 11 and 18. Original story written by Kate Rediger and Corrin Evans. Doors and bar open, 6 p.m.; show and dinner (three-course Romanian-style), 6:30 p.m. Minimum age: 16. Tickets $225; $250; $275; $325 VIP. Ticket purchase and reservations in advance required: www.eventbrite.com/cc/van-helsings-dracula-2388819. Vatican Banquet Hall, 6913 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. www.madmannsplayground.com
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and new treasures, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22. 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
Los Angeles County Law Library’s Pro Bono Week: The library offers video classes on-demand, Zoom and in-person, Oct. 23-28. Free. Find the schedule here: probonoweek.lalawlibrary.org
Hollywood Forever’s Día y Noche de los Muertos: Tickets are on-sale now for the two separate time slots for the “Day of the Dead” observance with the 2023 theme “Máscaras de México — Vida y Muerte en La Máscara” (“Masks of Mexico — Life and Death in the Mask”), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 (there is a children’s plaza at the daytime event; ceremonial procession, 11 a.m.), and from 5 p.m.-midnight Oct. 28 (the nighttime ceremonial procession, 6 p.m.). Event includes altar displays, arts and crafts, entertainment on four stages and food trucks. The nighttime event’s musical headliner is the Colombian band Bomba Estéreo. See website for information on costume and altar contests. Tickets $35; $150 VIP; for the early hours; $60; $250 VIP; for the evening hours. Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. www.ladayofthedead.com/event-info/
Haunted House – Boy Scout Troop 315: The troop’s annual Halloween event, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 28-31. Also, a party with live music, 8 p.m. Oct. 28. No admission fee but donations requested. Snacks will be sold. American Legion Post 520, 9026 Sunland Blvd., Sun Valley. Joe, 818-620-1631.
Ventura County Farm Day: Learn about agriculture and farming — including alpacas, antique farm equipment, honey and organics — during a self-guided tour in Ventura County, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4. The theme for the 11th event is “Meet the Hands that Feed You.” Free to attend, but register in advance to save time checking in at the locations. No dogs or any other pets allowed. Locations include: Camarillo, Fillmore, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Saticoy, Somis and Ventura. The event is presented by Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture (SEEAG). Download the map from the website. 805-901-0213. venturacountyfarmday.com
HALLOWEEN
Carved – Descanso Gardens: A display of lit-up jack-o-lanterns and other installations, through Oct. 29. Tickets must be purchased in advance; $35-$45; $25-$30 children; tinyurl.com/4f56m8nx). Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org
Reign of Terror Haunted House: Walk-through scares, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 20-21, 27-28 and Nov. 3-4; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 15, 22, 26, 29 and 31. Special events: “Lights On,” noon-3 p.m. Oct. 14 (purchase at the door and cash-only), and a “Lights Out!” 7-11 p.m. Nov. 4 (you receive a glow stick to light your way). Tickets are by time; $35; $60 “immediate access” for shortest wait time on certain dates; $40; $65 for “immediate access” for shorter wait time on certain dates. Cash-only for tickets purchased at the door. Minimum age: 13. No costumes allowed for patrons. For other rules and details: rothauntedhouse.com/faq. Janss Marketplace, 225 N. Moorpark Road (across from the parking structure), Thousand Oaks. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ROThauntedhouse. General details and to purchase tickets: rothauntedhouse.com
Boney Island at Natural History Museum: The museum presents its Halloween-theme, interactive light-up experience with live animal presentations, artistic performances and surprises. The “Boney Island” experience was created by Rick Polizzi, producer of “The Simpsons.” Hours: 6-8 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, through Oct. 29; plus Oct. 30-31. Admission $25. Make a reservation online. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhm.org/boney-island-nhm
Angel of Light: An immersive, walk-through theatrical experience that takes place in a 1935 Old Hollywood setting. Hours: 6 p.m.-midnight Wednesday-Sunday; through Oct. 31. The event is created by ODEON. Minimum age: 16. Tickets $59.50 and up (varies by date; $84 on Oct. 31). Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. www.angeloflight.live/enter-the-light
Nights of the Jack: The Halloween event features illuminated jack-o-lanterns set in theme installations on a 3/4 of a mile walking trail, with live carving demonstrations, a souvenir shop, food trucks and, for ages 21 and older, the “Spookeasy” a full bar. Hours: 6-10 p.m. on selected dates through Oct. 31. Admission is by timed ticket only. No tickets sold at the door. No refunds. Rain does not cancel event. Parking pass $9.99 (required in order to park on the grounds). Admission prices $29.99 on weekdays; $39.99 Fridays and Sundays; $44.99 Saturdays; there is also a VIP “any time” price (purchase here: bit.ly/3BGHaXH). King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.nightsofthejack.com
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride – Midnight Falls: Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group presents Midnight Falls, a mysterious village where it is always Halloween, through Oct. 31. Scare zones: Haunted Hayride, Hellbilly Halloween, Midnight Mortuary – Scorched Remains, Midnight Falls Town Square and Trick-or-Treat. New this year: the “Monte Revolta Show,” a “theatrical macabre experience,” and “Midnight Falls Axe Throwing” ($5 extra to learn how to throw an axe and five tries to hit the bullseye). Minimum recommended age: 13. Hours vary per date. Admission $29.99 and up. Parking suggestions on the website (losangeleshauntedhayride.com/location). Location, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive (Griffith Park), Los Angeles. www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights: Event includes the haunted houses: “Stranger Things 4,” “The Exorcist: Believer,” “The Last of Us,” “Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count,” “Universal Monsters: Unmasked” and “Evil Dead Rise” and “Terror Tram – The Exterminator.” Hours: 7 p.m. (end time varies) on selected dates through Oct. 31. Minimum age recommended: 13. No costumes or masks. General admission $77 (varies per date); check website for special deals and passes. Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood
The Vampire Circus: An immersive theater experience into a “cirque-style” vampire story, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Oct. 28; 2 and 5 p.m. Oct. 29; 7 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Minimum age: “spooky,” so parental discretion (see gallery and videos on the website). Tickets $47 and up. The Montalbán Theater, 1615 Vine St., Hollywood. www.thevampirecircus.com/usa-tour. Details and tickets: feverup.com/m/138019
ONGOING EVENTS
Circus Vargas – Bonjour Paris!: The circus is in town — Woodland Hills — with a Parisian-style inspired theme. Show runs 7 p.m. Oct. 19; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20; 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21; 12:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Oct. 22; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23; 7 p.m. Oct. 25-26; 4 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27; other times through Oct. 30. Tickets vary by seating area: $35 and up; $30 and up seniors; $25 and up children. Location, Promenade Mall, corner of Erwin Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills. 877-468-3861. www.circusvargas.com
Forneris Farms Pumpkin Patch: Make family memories on the tractor-pulled train ride and pick-your-own pumpkin. Hours for the train ride: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 1-5 p.m. Monday and Friday (through Oct. 30; the train and farm frolic area are closed Tuesday-Thursday). Admission $15 (includes train ride and pick-a-pumpkin with a train stop). Pumpkin patch entry, $5. Cash-only event. No corn maze this year due to heavy rains earlier in the year. No pets. No smoking. The pumpkin patch and farm market are open, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (cash only). Location, 15200 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. 818-730-7707. www.fornerisfarms.com
Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms: Theme weekends, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: “Wild West,” Oct. 21-22 ($28); “All About Pumpkins,” Oct. 28-29 ($28). Event includes animal center, a chicken show, corn maze, live entertainment and shows, games, rides and entry to “pick-your-own” fields (check website for more details). Weekend admission is in advance and online only and sold by date and entry times. Check the website for hours, admission and offerings Monday-Friday (admission for these days is at-the-gate only). Some activities require an extra fee. Farm market hours, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Location, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. 805-529-3690. underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest/
Smorgasburg Los Angeles: Explore the open air food and drink market, some are vegan, plus vendors selling creative, eclectic merchandise, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22 (and subsequent Sundays). Family-friendly beer garden. The market runs every Sunday. Check the website or Facebook for current vendors. Free admission. Absolutely no pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com and www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/
LA Ghosts: Haunted Los Angeles? Choose an experience on the website to find out. Tours include “Terrors of Tinseltown,” “Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl,” “Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour,” plus “Santa Monica Ghosts: Phantoms of the Pier.” Tickets $16 and up, depending on tour. usghostadventures.com/los-angeles/
Bubble World: The Experience: Fun meets science as you wander through 10 plus rooms and immerse yourself into a world of bubbles. Hours: timed admission on various dates; extended through Dec. 3. Tickets $31.90; $27.90 ages 65 and older; $23.90 ages 4-14. VIP tickets, group bundles and family passes are also available. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. For more information, feverup.com/m/127769
Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience: Drop-in to a 360-degree, two-story high projection show to experience the Dutch artist’s drawings, paintings and sketches. Hours: timed admission on various dates; extended through Dec. 17. Admission $34.90 ages 13 and older; $29.90 ages 65 and older; $20.90 ages 4-12; VIP admission is also available. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. vangoghexpo.com/los-angeles/#
ART
Ace/121: “Corrie Siegel: Aphorisms.” Gallery Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 11. Location, 121 N. Kenwood St., Glendale. Siegel’s Instagram: tinyurl.com/mv3ffjp6. ace121gallery.com
L.A. Louver: “Terry Allen: Juarez: Then and Now,” drawings and prints, and “Matt Wedel: Pictures in the Garden” and “Red,” a group show by 15 artists on the color of red. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; and by appointment (call to confirm hours). Exhibits run through Jan. 6. Location, 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Terry Allen: tinyurl.com/4cwat22c. www.mattwedel.com. lalouver.com
ONGOING ART
Hannah Hoffman Gallery: “Luz Carabaño: encuentros.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 21. Location, 2504 W. Seventh St., second floor, Los Angeles. 213-263-9681. Email: info@hannahhoffmangallery.com. Carabaño’s Instagram: tinyurl.com/33nkw7x9. hannahhoffman.la/
Hauser & Wirth – West Hollywood: “Jenny Holzer: READY FOR YOU WHEN YOU ARE,” recent paintings, “curse” tablets and kinetic displays. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 21. Location, 8980 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 424-404-1200. hauserwirth.com
CSUN Art Galleries: “Art Department Staff Exhibition” with Michael Bizon, Rochelle Marie, Jake Martinez, Rory Nester. Exhibit is in the West Gallery through Oct. 24. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Parking $9.50 (closest lot to the gallery is lot E6, enter from Halsted Street). Cal State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. Gallery location: Art and Design Center, on North University Drive (Plummer Street), between Etiwanda and Lindley avenues. 818-677-2156. www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/art-galleries
ColorPlay: Six members of Artist Co-op 7 — Adria Becker, Karen Alpert Entous, Carol Schindelheim, Carla M. Simonian, Susan Spector, Joi T. Wilson — show their artwork including works in acrylic, oil and watercolor. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 26. Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery, 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. www.sfvacc.org. www.co-op7.org
Gagosian Gallery: “Derrick Adams: Come as You Are,” paintings. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 28. Location, 456 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills. 310-271-9400. www.derrickadams.com. gagosian.com/locations/beverly-hills/
Nicodim Gallery: “Nadia Waheed: A Strange Icarus.” “Chantal Khoury: I Tie Them Loosely” (in the annex). “Devra Fox: Wish, Bone” (upstairs gallery). Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Oct. 28. Location, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions
Thinkspace Projects: “Langston Allston: A Passing Love” (Gallery I); “Fajar Amali: Among Our Existence” (Gallery II); “TRNZ: The Weight of Things” (Gallery III); “Jolene Lai: Secret Garden” (Gallery IV); “Al Marcano: Spirit Ditch” (Viewing Room); “TENSER: Three Halves” (the Doghouse Gallery). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Oct. 28. Location, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. Email: contact@thinkspaceprojects.com. thinkspaceprojects.com
Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration – Blazing Star Arts Fused Glass: Bonnie Quintanilla and Sue Wolhaupter created more than 100 pieces of fine art fused glass for the show and sale. The glass art is inspired by the Western National Parks and Recreation Areas. Sales benefit the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Oct. 29. Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. Visitor Center, 805, 370-2302. Email for the artists: info@blazingstararts.com. blazingstararts.com
Duncan Miller Gallery: “Jacqueline Woods: The Black Sun.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; and also, by appointment. Exhibit runs through Nov. 4. Location, 10959 Venice Blvd. (between Greenfield and Military avenues), Los Angeles. 310-838-2440. jawoods-studio.com. www.duncanmillergallery.com/
Corey Helford Gallery: “Lisa Ericson, Yulia Pustoshkina, Dena Seiferling: Bound by Nature,” and Kazuki Takamatsu: Parallelization Era,” “Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk (coarse): Because I Wanted You to Know” and “Literartistry: Art Inspired by the Written Word.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibits run through Nov. 11. Location, 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Galerie Lakaye: “Haiti Dreaming: Rare Works from the 60s and 70s,” with paintings and sculptures from 22 artists. Gallery hours: Call or send an email to make an appointment. Exhibit runs through Nov. 11. Location, 1550 N. Curson Ave., Los Angeles. 323-528-4076. Email: galerie@galerielakaye.com. www.galerielakaye.com
It’s About Time: The subject of time is explored by 17 Los Angeles artists in the exhibit that is curated by April Greiman and Stacie B. London. Galley hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; closed on holidays. Exhibit runs through Nov. 22. Brand Library and Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. 818-548-2051. www.brandlibrary.org
ReflectSpace Gallery: “Hannah Kozak: He Threw the Last Punch Too Hard – A Story of Domestic Violence from a Daughter’s Point of View,” photography. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit runs through Dec. 10. Gallery is inside the Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. 818-548-2021. www.hannahkozak.com. reflectspace.org
BOOKS
Adam Nagourney: Discusses “The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn and the Transformation of Journalism,” with Lisa Napoli, 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets $20 plu fee for admission-only; $48 plus fee for admission and a signed book. William Turner Gallery, at Bergamot Arts Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. Details and tickets: livetalksla.org/events/adam-nagourney/
Book Soup: John Robb discusses “The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth,” 7 p.m. Oct. 20. Aida Rodriguez discusses “Legitimate Kid: A Memoir,” 3 p.m. Oct. 21. Richard Armitage discusess “Geneva,” 7 p.m. Oct. 23 (ticketed event; $27.95 plus fees; reservations required). Agatha Isabel discusses “Houseplant Hookups – All the Dirst You Need to Find the Perfect Match,” 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Ritu Mukerji discusses “Murder by Degrees,” 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: Roxane Gay discusses and signs “Opinions: Arguments, Criticism and Minding Other People’s Business,” 7 p.m. Oct. 20 (ticketed event, $36 plus fees, includes talk, book and book signing line; $10 plus fees for talk-only; reservations required; off-site at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd.; details and purchase here: tinyurl.com/4jejp8y6). Emma Forrest discusses “Busy Being Free: Starting Again on Your Own,” 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Gary Phillips discusses “The Unvarnished Gary Phillips: A Mondo Pulp Collection,” 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Rachel Montez Minor discusses her children’s book “See You on the Other Side,” 6 p.m. Oct. 25 (ticketed event; $18.99 plus fees; register in advance). Ben H. Winters discusses “The Bonus Room,” 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com
Giant Used Book Sale – Chatsworth Branch Library: Friends of the Chatsworth Library hold the event that includes hardcover and paperback books, music CDs and DVDs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21. Pre-sale for members (you may join at the door), 2-4 p.m. Oct. 20. Location, 21052 Devonshire St., Chatsworth. 818-341-4276. Details: tinyurl.com/mry38yuu
Renée Watson: The Newbery Award and Coretta Scott King recipient discusses and signs “Ways to Build Dreams – A Ryan Hart Story,” 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Malik Books, Westfield Culver City Mall, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. 323-389-8040. Make a reservation to attend on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/2j9jx8n2
Diesel, a Bookstore: Charles Hood discusses and signs “Nocturnalia: Nature in the Western Night,” co-written with José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Free seating is limited for events. To reserve a seat, purchase one copy of a book for one seat. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. dieselbookstore.com
Marla A. White: Signs her novel “Cause for Elimination,” 1-4 p.m. Oct. 28. The event includes a raffle for a gift card. The Open Book, 8727 Tampa Ave., Northridge. www.facebook.com/MarlaAWhiteAuthor. www.marlaawhite.com. theopenbook.net/northridge-location/
CHARITY/FUNDRAISER/VOLUNTEER
American Cancer Society Relay for Life – Across the Greater Valley: Register as an individual, create a team or join a team for the event that includes walking laps around a set course, fundraising game booths by registered teams, live music and raffles, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 21. There will be a Luminaria Ceremony, 6:30 p.m. and a “silent” lap honoring those who have been affected by cancer. Goal to be raised at this event: $160,000. Register in advance to receive a walk tee shirt (none will be sold at the door). Los Angeles Valley College, soccer fields next to parking lot F, 5792 Ethel Ave., Valley Glen. 661-855-4541 or email: abby.smith@cancer.org. Details and to register here: www.relayforlife.org/ratgvca
Whiskey, Wine and Jazz – Valley Cultural Foundation: Bassist Trey Henry, a seven time Grammy Award nominee, performs at a benefit for the foundation’s programs, with whiskey and wine tasting, 6 p.m. Oct. 21. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $135 (by noon Oct. 21); at the door $170. Tickets include all tastings and light hors d’oeuvres. Marriott Warner Center, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. Details and purchase tickets: valleycultural.org/event/2023-whiskey-wine-jazz/
L.A. Cancer Challenge 5K Run/Walk: The 26th annual event benefits the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, Oct. 22. Join or form a team or do the challenge as an individual. Fundraising goal per person: $150. Schedule: 7:30 a.m. walk-in registration and packet pickup; 8 a.m. opening ceremony; 9 a.m. 5K run; 9:05 a.m. 5K walk. The event also includes a Halloween costume parade for ages 2-11 (at 10:15 a.m.) and a costume contest for adults, a Fit Family Expo, Candy Land Kids Zone and a silent auction (7:30 a.m. to end of event). Registration $45 adults; $25 ages 11 and younger. Check here for parking location map and other details (tinyurl.com/23vyb592). Parking in Lot 4 ($15). UCLA, Wilson Plaza, 120 Westwood Plaza, Westwood. 310-473-5121. Information on the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research: https://pancreatic.org/. www.lacancerchallenge.com
TreePeople’s Once Upon a Canyon Night: Haunted Hacienda – A Theatrical Reading, 8 p.m. Oct. 28-29 ($20). Purchase tickets in advance. Proceeds help TreePeople’s programs and work. Directions: www.treepeople.org/directions. S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre, 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills. treepeople.org/canyonnights
Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Join the group for clean-up projects in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects, and also how to make a donation for clean-up supplies, volunteerscleaningcommunities.com
DANCE
American Contemporary Ballet: Performances of “The Rite,” “Burlesque” and “Variation VII.” Show runs 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20 and 27-28. Tickets $65 and up. Two California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave, 28th Floor, Los Angeles. 213-304-3408. www.acbdances.com/. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/msvndsrr
The Phoenix: The Realm Co. presents a new ballet, written and produced by Chasen Greenwood, 6 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29. Minimum age: 13. Tickets $70 and up for Oct. 22; $40 and up for Oct. 29. Westside Ballet Blackbox Theatre, 1709 Stewart St., Santa Monica. www.therealmscompany.com/
DINING
Dine LA: Participating restaurants offer a special lunch/dinner menu, through Oct. 20. The fall season event focuses on dine-in opportunities. Scroll the online list for the cuisine, price or neighborhood of your choice. Meal times and prices vary by restaurant (restaurants offer set prices for lunch/dinner, $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+). Reservations are recommended (ask for the Dine LA menu for lunch or dinner). Beverages, tax and tip are extra. www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela
Bourbon Dinner Experience – Black Angus Steakhouse: Three-course dinner with curated bourbon cocktails to match, 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Minimum age: 21. Cost $51.99; other beverages extra; tax and tip extra.Reservations required. Check the website for locations and to make a reservation: www.blackangus.com/bourbon-experience
DISCUSSION
Building Bridges – A Conversation About Book Banning: A panel of authors whose books have been banned discuss the topic, 5 p.m. Oct. 22. Reservations required. Holocaust Museum LA, 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: info@hmla.org. www.holocaustmuseumla.org. Reservations, plus a list of more scheduled programs: www.holocaustmuseumla.org/upcoming
Genealogy program – Calabasas Library: Bring your genealogical questions to the meeting, 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Location, 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas. Karilyn Steward, 818-225-7616 or email: ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org. Details: tinyurl.com/zbu6yczs
Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America: The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 25. All experience levels are invited to attend. Make a reservation to attend through the email. United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Email: president@channelislandsega.org. www.channelislandsega.org
The First Horror Movies – A Historic Halloween Special 1896-1915: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents a talk by Galen Wilkes and an early film by George Melies will be shown, 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Meetings are free; donations are appreciated. Meeting is held outdoors at Andrés Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). Voicemail, 818-365-7810. sfvhs.com and www.facebook.com/SFVHS/
FARMERS MARKETS
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 24500 Main St., Newhall. www.facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket/
Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
Northridge Farmers Market: A certified market, 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Location, 9301 Tampa Ave. Coastal Pacific Farmers Markets, 805-643-6458. coastalpacificmarkets.com/locations/northridge
MUSEUM
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: Oct. 20: “Reina de Los Angeles,” photography of murals and shrines in Los Angeles that celebrate the Virgin of Guadalupe and Mexican culture from the photo archive of Nydya Mora, through Feb. 11 (tinyurl.com/bde5acsz) and “Shaping Gravity – Abstract Art Beyond the Picture Plane,” through March 10 (tinyurl.com/yk376nne). Also, an updated, 18-minute long documentary-style video that tells the background of the two “colossal” paintings in the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection — and information about the hall itself. The video is shown on the hour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (except no screening at 1 p.m.), Tuesday-Sunday. Free to see. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission to the museum. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com
Skirball Cultural Center: Oct. 21: “This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement,” through Feb. 25 (tinyurl.com/ad63ar52). 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.” 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
The Getty Center: New: “William Blake: Visionary,” on loan from Tate Britain, through Jan. 14 (tinyurl.com/rrat68ej). Ongoing special exhibits: “Untold Stories of a Monumental Pastel: Maurice Quentin de La Tour’s ‘Portrait of Gabriel Bernard de Rieux’,” a more than 6-foot tall portrait, through Oct. 20. “Giacomo Ceruti: A Compassionate Eye,” realistic portraits from the 18th century Italian artist, through Oct. 29. “Reckoning with Millet’s Man with a Hoe,” through Dec. 10 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/man_with_hoe/index.html). “Finding an Audience: Nineteenth Century Drawings,” through Jan. 7, 2024. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking $20 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Location, Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Martial Arts History Museum: The museum is celebrating 24 years this year. Explore the history of martial arts plus exhibits on Asian art, culture, dance and music. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission $10; $8 ages 65 and older; $5 ages 6-17. Location, 2319 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-478-1722. Email: info@mamuseum.com. www.facebook.com/martialartshistorymuseum. martialartsmuseum.com/
Descanso Gardens: Nov. 19: Tickets on sale now for “Enchanted — Forest of Light,” Nov. 19-Jan. 7 (tickets must be purchased in advance; prices vary per date; www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-tickets). Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 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
MUSIC
Los Angeles Symphonic Winds – War and Peace: The concert includes music by James Domine, Holst, David Maslanka, Alfred Reed and Tchaikovsky, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Tickets $35 (lawinds.com/tickets). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 818-539-4637. lawinds.com/
Säje: 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Tickets $45 and up. Lisa Smith Wengler Performing Arts Center, Smothers Theater, at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. sajevoices.com. arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2023-2024-season/saje.htm
Anoushka Shankar Quintet: 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Tickets $44 and up. The Soraya at Cal State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. Details and tickets: thesoraya.org/whats-on/anoushka-shankar-quintet/
Sheena Easton: 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Tickets $70 and up. Lisa Smith Wengler Performing Arts Center, Smothers Theater, at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. sheenaeaston.com. arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2023-2024-season/sheena-easton.htm
Mayan Warrior – Halloween Farewell Fundraiser: The Burning Man soundcamp — whose art car was destroyed in a fire earlier this year — presents an evening of programming from the crew and a special guest, 5 p.m. Oct. 28. Minimum age: 21. Event is presented by Stranger Than. Tickets $113.30 and up (purchase here: tinyurl.com/dph4wtxd). Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. mayanwarrior.com. www.facebook.com/MayanWarriorOfficial/
Dionne Lea – The Way It Is…Now: Concert, 8 p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets $35 and up. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.dionnelea.com/#about-section. elportaltheatre.com/thewayitisnow.html
Mariah Carey – Merry Christmas One and All!: Tickets on sale now for the 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 7 p.m. Nov. 19 concerts. Tickets $119.95 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/2875/2023-11-17/mariah-carey
THEATER
Love Among the Ruins: A romantic courtroom comedy, a new adaptation of the 1975 made-for-television production written byJames Costigan, with JoBeth Williams and Peter Strauss, 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20. Show runs 3 and 8 p.m. Oct. 21; 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22; 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 25; 8 p.m. Oct. 26-27; dates through Nov. 6. Tickets $29 and up. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/loveamongtheruins.html. Details: www.loveamongtheruins.net/
Sally Spectre – the Musical: The dark musical comedy by David P. Johnson opens 8 p.m. Oct. 20. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday to Oct. 29. Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door; $30 students. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/ydaf9fue
Fear of Heights: Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents the one-man show written and performed by actor-comedian Kevin Flynn about his Irish American family, their expectations and his own career calling, 8 p.m. Oct. 20. Show runs 8 p.m. Oct. 21; 4 p.m. Oct. 22; 8 p.m. Oct. 26-28; 4 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets $30. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. odysseytheatre.com/whats-on/
Smokus Pocus: Magic by Ben Zabin, 9 p.m. Oct. 20. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $35; $50 for a cocktail table for two (must purchase two tickets). Upcoming: Nov. 3. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. A glimpse of the show: www.smokuspocus.com. Tickets: elportaltheatre.com/smokuspocus.html
Things My Mother Taught Me: Charles Stewart Howard Playhouse presents the play by Katherine DiSavino about a couple who move into their first apartment together and are surprised when their parents show up to help. Show runs 7 p.m. Oct. 21-22 and 28. Tickets $21.50. Harter Hall, at Woodland Hills Community Church, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Tickets $25. 818-835-0612. www.facebook.com/WHCTheatre. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/y9wpkr76
Aladdin, the Princess and the Magic Lamp: Storybook Theatre presents a musical for children and their families, book, lyrics and music by Lloyd J. Schwartz. Show runs 1 p.m. Saturdays through Jan. 13, 2024 (no shows on Dec. 23 and 30). Tickets $15. Parking available at a privately-owned lot across the street; credit card-only). Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd., W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. theatrewest.org. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/3rtjjkxk
ONGOING THEATER
Towards Zero: Theatre Forty presents a mystery thriller, based on the Agatha Christie novel and adapted for the stage by Christie and Gerald Verner, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-21; 2 p.m. Oct. 22. Tickets $38. Use the parking lot beneath the theater (access parking through the driveway at the intersection of Durant and Moreno drives). Location, Mary Levin Cutler Theatre, on the campus of Beverly Hills High School, 241 S. Moreno Drive. 310-364-0535. theatre40.org
Cindy and the Disco Ball – The Musical: A 1976 re-imagining of “Cinderella,” by Joseph Leo Bwarie, Rachael Lawrence and Lori Marshall. Minimum age: 5 (parental discretion). Show runs 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 29. Tickets $45 and up. Cash-only for parking. Garry Marshall Theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. 818-955-8101. www.garrymarshalltheatre.org
Lewis and Tolkien: Actors Co-op Theatre Co. presents the world premiere of a play written and directed by Dean Batali about C.S. Lewis (“The Chronicles of Narnia”) and J.R.R. Tolkien (“The Lord of the Rings”) sparring with words in a pub in 1963 Oxford, England. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 22; dates through Oct. 29. Tickets $35; $30 ages 60 and older; $25 students with ID and SAG-AFTRA and WGA union members. Crossley Theater, 1760 N. Gower St., on the campus of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. 323-462-8460. www.actorsco-op.org
Bisexual Sadness: The Road Theatre Co. presents the world premiere of a play by India Kotis about a woman who is questioning her sexuality. Minimum age: 14. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Nov. 5. Tickets $39; $15 seniors and students. Location, NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. www.roadtheatre.org
Birds of North America: Odyssey Theatre Ensemble present the Los Angeles premiere of the play by Anna Ouyang Moench about a father and daughter who connect over “birding” but not so much over contemporary issues. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Nov. 19. Also 8 p.m. Oct. 20 and 30; and 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets $25-$40. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com
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