Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Nordhoff Street Clean Up – Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Register to help clean up litter on an assigned section of the 11-mile-route, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 23. Bring your own gloves and water. Bags, grabber and tee-shirt will be provided. Registration is required. The route runs on Nordhoff Street, from the Chatsworth Nature Preserve, to Osborne Street in Arleta. Details and register in advance here: volunteerscleaningcommunities.com/schedule-of-events
Coastal Cleanup Day – Sept. 23: Join a group or by yourself to take part in the 39th annual event in California, 9 a.m.-noon. Click on the map on the website to find a group and to register: www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html. Updates: www.facebook.com/CaliforniaCoast/
Open Streets Festival – Move Your Way: The cities of Los Angeles and San Fernando present the closed-street event on San Fernando Road, from San Fernando, Pacoima and Sylmar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 23. Participants follow the street, in either way, by using bicycles, skateboards, roller skates and other non-motorized conveyances or jogging, running, walking. There will be theme “hubs” along the route (see details on the website). See route map and street closures here: www.moveyourwayla.com/maps. Details on the event: www.moveyourwayla.com
Taste of Italy – Italian American Museum of Los Angeles: Tickets available for the event that includes food and wine tickets, demonstrations and live entertainment, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 23. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $90 (see the details on the website for what is included); $175 (includes red carpet entrance and photo and gift bag; see the website for more details). Pico House, outdoors, 424 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.iamla.org. Details and purchase tickets: www.showclix.com/event/TasteofItalyLA23
Casa de Lopez Adobe tours: The historic 1882 home to Catalina and Geronimo Lopez has docent-guided tours, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 23. 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 September is “Heritage Month-Oktoberfest,” 6-10 p.m. Sept. 23. Upcoming: “Spooky Market, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21. Location, 911 San Fernando Road (between South Brand Boulevard and South Maclay Avenue), San Fernando. www.facebook.com/sfoutdoormarket. 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 new treasures, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 24. 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
Malibu Lagoon Bird Walks: The Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society holds walks on the fourth Sunday of every month. A walk for adults, beginner and experienced, 2-3 hours begins at 8:30 a.m.Sept. 24. Bring your own binoculars or you may reserve binoculars, if available (Jean Garrett, 424-248-3801). Also, families/groups of more than seven people must make a reservation to ensure enough docents are available, 424-248-3801. There is a parking lot with meters installed (credit cards accepted in meters). No parking in shopping center lots allowed. Malibu Lagoon is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road, Malibu. Click here for calendar: smbasblog.com/schedule/#Mal-Lag. Details on walks and parking: smbasblog.com
Boney Island at Natural History Museum: Tickets are on sale for the interactive light-up experience with live animal presentations, artistic performances and other 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, beginning on Sept. 28, and also including Oct. 30-31. Admission $25. Make a reservation online. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhm.org/boney-island-nhm
Nights of the Jack: Tickets are on sale for the Halloween event that 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 from Sept. 29 to Oct. 31. No event on Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 17. 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
North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Oktober Festival: Event includes a beer garden, “kid’s corner,” food, live music and local vendors, noon-5 p.m. Sept. 30. “After Hours,” 5-8 p.m., with live music, food and beer garden. Free admission. Beer, food and vendor items are for sale. Location, Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Ave., Northridge. Listing on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/3z63dvc7. Details: www.northridgechamber.org/
Chatsworth Historical Society’s Pioneer Day: Event includes chores and games from yesteryear, bake sale, beekeeping information, blacksmith, butter churning, leather crafts, corn husk dolls, panning for “gold” activity, rock chippers, a spinning wheel demonstration and woodcarvers, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1. Also, tour the 1911 homestead and view the museum’s exhibits. Donation $5; $1 ages 5-11. Event is held at the Homestead Acre at Chatsworth Park South (west end of Devonshire Street), 10385 Shadow Oak Drive. Due to very limited oparking at the site, use parking lot and shuttle at the Chatsworth Train Depot, 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road. 818-882-5614. chatsworthhistory.com; www.facebook.com/HomesteadAcre. Details on flyer: tinyurl.com/434h7y9z
Descanso Gardens: Tickets are on sale now for “Carved,” a display of lit-up jack-o-lanterns and other installations, for dates Oct. 6-29 (tickets must be purchased in advance; $35-$45; $25-$30 children; tinyurl.com/4f56m8nx). Also, for “Enchanted — Forest of Light,” Nov. 19-Jan. 7 (tickets must be purchased in advance; prices vary per date; www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-tickets). Regular garden 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
Oktoberfest at Los Angeles Mission College: The Culinary Arts program at the college holds the event that includes beer tasting, their Bavarian-style cuisine and entertainment, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 7. Beer: 818 Brewing; San Fernando Brewing Co.; Shadowgrove Brewing. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $85 (plus fee). Reservations and payment required in advance. Location, 13356 Eldridge Ave., Culinary Arts Patio, Sylmar. Purchase tickets here: tinyurl.com/44vs5z2k
ONGOING EVENTS
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. Sept. 24 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 Nov. 5. 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 Nov. 12. 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
The Other Art Fair Los Angeles: Saatchi Art presents a curated art sale and show from emerging and independent artists. Event includes meet-and-greet with artists, immersive installations and performances. Hours and admission: opening night, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 21 ($50 in advance; $55); 5-10 p.m. Sept. 22 ($25 in advance; $30); 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 23 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 24 ($25 in advance; $30). Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. la.theotherartfair.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/
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. Artist reception, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 23. 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
Nicodim Gallery: “Nadia Waheed: A Strange Icarus,” Sept. 23-Oct. 28. Opening receptio, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 23. Also, “Chantal Khoury: I Tie Them Loosely,” in the annex (through Oct. 23). “Devra Fox: Wish, Bone,” upstairs gallery (through Oct. 23). Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Oct. 23. Location, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions
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. Meet the artists at a reception, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 8. 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
ONGOING ART
Thinkspace Projects: “Yosuke Ueno: Beautiful Noise” (Gallery I); “Dan Lydersen: Plasticine Dream” (Gallery II); “Floyd Strickland: Super Rich Kids” (Gallery III); Priscilla S. Flores: Where the Spirit Meets the Skin” (Gallery IV); “Allison Bamcat: Fish Fingers” (the Doghouse Gallery). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Sept. 23. Location, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. Email: contact@thinkspaceprojects.com. thinkspaceprojects.com
CSUN Art Galleries: “The EVAC Project: Experiencing Veterans and Art Collaboration” (in the West Gallery through Sept. 28) and “Permutations: The Work of Robert Bassler” (in the Main Gallery through Oct. 14). 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
Corey Helford Gallery: “Camilla D’Errico: Nurtured by Nature” and “Luke Chueh: Peering Through the Darkness.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibits run through Sept. 30. Location, 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
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
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/
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
BOOKS
Diesel, a Bookstore: Myriam Gurba discusses and signs “Creep: Accusations and Confessions,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Kat Calvin discusses and signs “American Identity in Crisis,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Kelly Sather discusses and signs “Small in Real Life,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3. David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker discuss “Surely You Can’t Be Serious – The True Story of ‘Airplane,’” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4. David Kipen discusses and signs “Dear California: The Golden State in Diaries and Letters,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Check each event tab on the website for details on making a reservation to attend. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. dieselbookstore.com
Book Soup: Mike Corcione discusses “Tales from the Gutter – and other Rock and Roll Shenanigans,” 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Justin C. Key discusses “The World Wasn’t Ready for You: Stories,” 7 p.m. Sept. 22. Tristan Taormino discusses “A Part of the Heart Can’t Be Eaten – A Memoir,” 7 p.m. Sept. 26. Cidny Bullens discusses “TransElectric: My Life as a Cosmic Rock Star,” 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Lol Tolhurst (co-founder of the Cure) discusses “Goth – A History,” 7 p.m. Sept. 28. Andrew Chan discusses “Why Mariah Carey Matters,” 7 p.m. Sept. 29. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: Richard Osman discusses “The Last Devil to Die,” 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Sara Kuburic discusses “It’s On Me — Accept Hard Truths, Discover Your Self and Change Your Life,” 7 p.m. Sept. 25. An Evening of Poetry on Crowdcast: Bruce Bond (“Invention of the Wilderness: Poems”), Boris Dralyuk (“My Hollywood and Other Poems”) and Jodie Hollander (“Nocturne”), 6 p.m. Sept. 26 (sign up for the free event: www.crowdcast.io/c/3poets). Ben Caldwell and Robeson Taj Frazier discuss “Kaos Theory — The Afro-Kosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell,” 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Evelyn McDonnell discusses “The World According to Joan Didion,” 7 p.m. Sept. 29. Louis Friedman discusses “Alone But Not Lonely – Exploring for Extraterrestrial Life,” 7 p.m. Oct. 4. Eric Ripert discusses “Seafood Simple: A Cookbook,” 7 p.m. Oct. 6 (ticketed event; $10, plus fee, for admission-only; $40, plus fee, for admission and book; booksigning after program; held at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd.; reservations here: tinyurl.com/yc548ky3). Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com
Autobooks–Aerobooks: Lou Hart discusses and signs “Roland “The Hawaiian” Leong: Drag Racing’s Iconic Top Fuel Owner & Tuner,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 23. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/
Barnes & Noble – Media City Center: Doug McIntyre reads from and signs “Frank’s Shadow,” 2 p.m. Sept. 24 (www.dougmcintyre.com). Patty Paul reads from, answers questions and signs “Exploring Other Lifetimes: Memoir of a Soul’s Journey,” 2 p.m. Sept. 30 (Paul attended Burbank’s John Burroughs High School when she was Patty Emrick; www.facebook.com/PattyPaul.LivingWisdom/). Location, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. 818-558-1383. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2715
Live Talks LA – Mustafa Suleyman: Discussion of his book, “The Coming Wave: Technology, Power and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma,” co-written with ///, 8 p.m. Sept. 26. Tickets $20 (for admission-only); $40 (admission and signed book). Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre at New Roads School, Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. Details and to purchase tickets: livetalksla.org/events/mustafa-suleyman/
Live Talks LA at Aratani Theatre: V.E. Schwab discusses her new novel “The Fragile Threads of Power,” a new book in her “Shades of Magic” series, Sept. 28. Schwab is joined in the conversation with young adult author J. Elle. Tickets $48, includes a signed book. Reservations required. Location, 244 San Pedro St., Los Angeles. Details and to purchase tickets: livetalksla.org/events/ve-schwab/
Anthony Mohr: The author, who served for 26 years as a Superior Courts judge in Los Angeles County, reads from and signs “Every Other Weekend: Coming of Age with Two Different Dads,” 3 p.m. Sept. 30. The Book Jewel, 6259 W. 87th St., Westchester. 424-750-9991. www.thebookjewel.com/
Marsha Gordon: Art Deco Society of Los Angeles and Hollywood Heritage present a book talk and booksigning by Gordon of her biography about writer Ursula Parrott, “Becoming the Ex-Wife – The Unconventional Life and Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott,” noon-2 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $25. Books sold at the event. Reservations required. Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood (just south of the Hollywood Bowl). artdecola.org/events-calendar/ursula-parrott-in-hollywood-2023
CHARITY/FUNDRAISER/VOLUNTEER
Ahead With Horses – Online Auction and Art Show: Look at the online auction bidding of Ahead With Horses student art, Sept. 21-22. Tickets $10 (tickets to event or make a donation and to register to bid: givebutter.com/c/AWHartshow2023). All art pieces will be on display at the in-person show. Art not sold online will be available for purchase at the in-person show. The Art Show, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 23 (10157 Johanna Ave., Shadow Hills). Proceeds go to “support our move to our forever home.” Learn about the organization here: aheadwithhorsesla.org. 818-767-6373. Email: info@awhla.org. aheadwithhorsesla.org/events/
TreePeople’s Once Upon a Canyon Night: Improvised Shakespeare Co., 8 p.m. Sept. 23 ($35). 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
K-9 Demonstration Benefit: The Los Angeles Police K-9 Fund holds the event with a meet-and-greet and information about the K-9 teams and training, 5 p.m. Oct. 3. No dogs or other pets allowed. Location, 23316 Burbank Ave., Woodland Hills. Background: losangelespolicek9fund.org/about. losangelespolicek9fund.org
COMEDY
Raise the Woof Comedy Show: Karma Rescue presents the fundraiser with comedy by Rich Chassler, Drennon Davis, Sarah Halstead, Jonesy, Ralph Porter, Susie Sitcom, Anthony Stone, 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Doors open, 6 p.m. Two-drink minimum. Tickets $30; $50; $75. The Comedy Chateau, 4615 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Karma Rescue, 310-512-7833 or info@karmarescue.org. Purchase tickets (or donate): www.karmarescue.org/raise-the-woof
Nicole Travolta – Doing Alright: One-woman show on various topics including compulsive shopping and spray tanning, 8 p.m. Oct. 10. Tickets $15. The Groundlings, 7307 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 323-934-4747, Ext. 1. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/55e5achp
DISCUSSION
Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America: The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27. 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 Stories Behind Valley Street Names: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents a talk by Mark Tapio Kines, art director, graphic designer and a freelance writer, 7 p.m. Sept. 28. If you have a question about the origin of your street name in the San Fernando Valley, send an message, on the Contact page, through Kines’ website: lastreetnames.com. Meetings are free; donations are appreciated. Andrés Pico Adobe, outdoors, 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
Hollywood Heritage Museum: Sept. 24: “A Free Soul: The Unexpected Life & Legacy of Norma Shearer,” curated by Hollywood historian Darin Barnes, through Oct. 16 (tinyurl.com/bdd6vpaw). Barnes gives a talk on Shearer, 11 a.m. Oct. 14 ($20; make a reservation). Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $10; free for ages 11 and younger. Location, 2100 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood (just south of the Hollywood Bowl). www.hollywoodheritage.org/plan-your-visit
The Getty Center: Sept. 26: “Finding an Audience: Nineteenth Century Drawings,” through Jan. 7, 2024. New: “Reckoning with Millet’s Man with a Hoe,” through Dec. 10 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/man_with_hoe/index.html). Ongoing special exhibits: “Giacomo Ceruti: A Compassionate Eye,” realistic portraits from the 18th century Italian artist, through Oct. 29. 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). Location, Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Grammy Museum: New: “Roxy: 50 and Still Rockin’,” through Jan. 7, 2024 (grammymuseum.org/event/50andstillrockin). Upcoming: “Hip-Hop America: The Mix Tape Exhibit,: Oct. 7-Sept. 4, 2024. Ongoing special exhibits: “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
Autry Museum of the American West: Sept. 30: The museum celebrates its 35th anniversary with a party on the lawn that includes live music, carnival games, Native Voices theatrical performances, a trunk show by local artist Laila Asgari and food trucks. Purchase tickets in advance here: theautry.org/anniversary. Ongoing special exhibits: “Sherman Indian School: 100 + Years of Education and Resilience,” through May 2024 (theautry.org/exhibitions/sherman-indian-school). “Imagined Wests,” how Southern California tells stories about the West through the museum’s collection of objects including art, clothing, pop culture and toys (theautry.org/exhibitions/imagined-wests). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $16; $12 ages 60 and older, ages 13-18 and students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12. Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: New: “John Waters: Pope of Trash,” through Aug. 4, 2024 (www.academymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/john-waters-pope-of-trash). Timed advance admission tickets are available (but not required) 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
Discovery Cube Los Angeles: New: “Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer,” the first-ever museum exhibit using the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, where children will have mental and physical challenges to solve puzzles, learn about balance and reflexes and creative problem solving, through Feb. 19 (tinyurl.com/4zcw78s7). Hands-on exhibits make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $18 ages 15-61; $17 ages 62 and older; $16 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube. www.discoverycube.org
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: New: “Spider Pavilion,” the museum’s annual open-air pavilion to view spiders and ask general questions about arachnids, through Nov. 26 ($8; visits are for 30-minute time slots; purchase in advance here, nhm.org/experience-nhm/exhibitions-natural-history-museum/spider-pavilion). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students with an ID; $7 ages 3-12. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: New: “Hollywood Customs: Modified for the Movies,” the exhibit includes vehicles used in film and television. Ongoing special exhibits: “Corvettes in Competition – Racing America’s Sports Car.” “Inside Tesla – Supercharging the Electric Revolution,” prototypes of Tesla vehicles, historical perspective and design study, through Oct. 22. “Splendor & Speed: Treasures from the Petersen Collection,” through June 2, 2024. “We Are Porsche.” “Arsham Auto Motive,” life-sized vehicle sculptures and posters (www.petersen.org/exhibits). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $19.95; $17.95 ages 63 and older; $12.95 ages 12-17; $10.95 ages 4-11. Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
ONGOING MUSEUM
African American Firefighter Museum: Artifacts, fire apparatus, pictures and stories about African American Los Angeles firefighters. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Donation. Location, 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-744-1730. https://aaffmuseumla.org/
Bolton Hall Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Wish You Were Here – Postcards Sent from Sunland-Tujunga,” through Oct. 8. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission, but a $3 donation is appreciated. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: llhs@boltonhall.org. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org
California African American Museum: Closed due to storm-related damage. Check website or Facebook for re-opening and also for off-site programs. 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
Craft in America: Ongoing special exhibit: “Influences/Influencers: California Fibers,” group show, through Dec. 2. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free admission. Location, 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.facebook.com/CraftinAmerica. craftinamerica.org/page/center
Descanso Gardens: 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
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: 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 itsel. 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
Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing exhibits: “Remain in Light: Visions of Homeland and Diaspora,” through Oct. 15; “Gala Porras-Kim: The weight of a patina of time,” through Oct. 29; “Janyak: Armenian Art of Knots and Loops,” through Feb. 2024. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-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 Villa: Ongoing special exhibits: “The Horse and Rider from Albania,” a bronze statuette, from about 500 BCE, found in 2018, and on display hrough Jan. 29. “The Gold Emperor from Aventicum,” through Jan. 29 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/aurelius). 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/
Holocaust Museum LA: Ongoing special exhibit: “Sweet Home Sweet: A Story of Survival, Memory and Returns,” photographs in the Galicia Museum in Krakow, Poland, that were taken by Richard Ores depicting his family and friends life in Krakow before World War II and in the Krakow Ghetto during the Holocaust. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $15; $10 ages 65 and older; free for ages 17 and younger. Free admission on Sunday. 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
Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Pokémon x Kogei: Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft,” through Jan. 7. 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
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
La Brea Tar Pits: The Fall schedule for the “Excavator Tour” begins and includes a look at the Fossil Lab, historic excavation sites and Project 23 (live excavations), 1 p.m. weekdays; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekends. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $15; $12 ages 62 and older and students with ID; $7 ages 3-12. Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “Women Defining Women in Contemporary Art of the Middle East and Beyond,” through Sept. 24. “Light, Space, Surface: Selections from LACMA’s Collection,” through Oct. 1. “Eternal Medium: Seeing the World in Stone,” through Feb. 11. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $21; $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; prices are for residents of Los Angeles County). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
LA Plaza Cocina: 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: Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.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: 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/
Rancho Camulos Museum: Docent-led museum tours: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (tours are available on Sunday throughout the year). Donation $10. Rancho Camulos is the only National Historic Landmark in Ventura County. 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
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “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 has been extended to Jan. 28. Regular museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Santa Monica History Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Coming Out West: LGBTQ+ Elders Share Their Stories,” through Dec. 17. 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
Skirball Cultural Center: 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; $13 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
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 23-24 (choose other dates from the drop-down menu). Admission $15 and up. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/3kWHgjx. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics; valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: Ongoing special 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
Hollywood Bowl: Daniel Caesar, with Flying Lotus and Orion Sun, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. ($85 and up; www.danielcaesar.com). John Legend, 8 p.m. Sept. 23 ($55 and up; www.johnlegend.com). KCRW host Ro “Wyldeflower” Contreras introduces Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, with Los Auténicos Decadentes, 7 p.m. Sept. 24 ($20 and up; fabulososcadillacs.com). Kali Uchis, with Tokischa and Buscabulla, 8 p.m. Sept. 30 ($90 and up; www.kaliuchis.com). The 1975, with Dora Jar, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 ($52 and up; the1975.com). Location, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/
Carl Verheyen: The guitarist from the rock band Supertramp performs, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets $44 and up. Bank of American Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/carl-verheyen
Under the Oaks – Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum: “The Horizons of Time,” contemporary classical, Sept. 22. “HOL (Holly Gottlieb, with Liz Bee and Courtney Preis), Sept. 29. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.Tickets $25. Location, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/under-the-oaks/
Andrew von Oeyen: The pianist performs his classical program “Angels and Demons,” 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Tickets $30. Raitt Recital Hall at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts At Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. www.vonoeyen.com. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/2knfrjzu
The Band Camino: The “Screaming in the Dark” tour, with Bad Suns and Charlotte Sands, 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Tickets $39.50. Shrine Expo Hall, 700 W. 32nd St., Los Angeles. www.thebandcamino.com. Tickets: tinyurl.com/bddut3mh
Charlotte de Witte: “All Night Long” from the Belgian techno DJ, 9 p.m. Sept. 29. Minimum age: 18. Tickets $52.50. Shrine Expo Hall, 700 W. 32nd St., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/charlottedewittemusic. www.axs.com/venues/114364/shrine-expo-hall-los-angeles-tickets
Incubus: Performing the album “Morning View” in its entirety, with Action Bronson and Paris Jackson, 7 p.m. Oct. 6. Tickets $79.50 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.incubushq.com. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/4c78dmrd
Los Angeles Folk Festival: Two dates, 6 p.m. Oct. 7-8. Tickets $90 and up. Directions and parking: www.theford.com/visit/getting-here. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles. 323-850-2000. Details: tinyurl.com/3w7s63v9. www.theford.com
Sting, with Joe Sumner: 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $129 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. sting.com. www.hollywoodbowl.com. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/5fua6m6j
The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie – Give Up and Transatlanticism: The 20th anniversary of both albums, to be played in full on three nights: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 (with the Beths; $100 and up); 7 p.m. Oct. 15 (with Built to Spill; $59 and up); 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 (with Iron & Wine; $39.50 and up). Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com. Details for all three shows and tickets: tinyurl.com/2ncxjnrf
THEATER
Towards Zero: Theatre Forty presents a mystery thriller, based on the Agatha Christie nobel and adapted for the stage by Christie and Gerald Verner, opens 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through 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
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, previews 8 p.m. Sept. 21-22. Opening night 8 p.m. Sept. 23. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Oct. 16 and 30. Tickets $20 previews; Friday-Sunday $25-$40; pay-what-you-will on the Monday performances. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com
The Travelers: A play by Luis Alfaro about a stranger who stumbles into the care of a group of brothers in a monestery along Highway 99 in California, previews, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21-22. Opening night 8 p.m. Sept. 23. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 15. Also, 8 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 12. The Los Angeles premiere is presented by the Latino Theater Co. and Magic Theatre in San Francisco. Tickets $10 and up for previews; $58 opening night (includes pre- and post- performance receptions); $48 for other performances. Parking, $8 with box office validation, at Joe’s Parking structure, 530 S. Spring St. Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles. 213-489-0994. www.facebook.com/LatinoTheaterCo. www.latinotheaterco.org/thetravelers
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, opening night 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 29. Also, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 21. 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
LA Opera – Mozart’s Don Giovanni – Santa Monica Pier: A live, high-definition simulcast of the opera company’s opening night of Don Giovanni is presented on large LED screens at the pier, 6 p.m. Sept. 23 (and also, at La Mirada Community Regional Park, 13701 S. Adelfa Ave.). This is the company’s 10th “Opera at the Beach.” The opera is sung in Italian; subtitles in English and Spanish. Information on LA Opera, www.laopera.org/. Information on Santa Monica Pier, santamonicapier.org. Make a free reservation, details on attending and where to park: laopera.org/operaatthebeach
Exit, Pursued by a Bear: White Spot Theatre presents a play by Lauren Gunderson about a woman ready to extricate herself from a bad marriage, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and 6 p.m. Sept. 24. Tickets $15; $12 seniors and students. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica. www.laurengunderson.com/plays. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/y78n7uz5
Bisexual Sadness: The Road Theatre Co. presents the world premiere of a play by India Kotis about a woman who is questioning her sexuality, previews 8 p.m. Sept. 23, 2 p.m. Sept. 24 and 8 p.m. Sept. 26-27. Minimum age: 14. Two opening nights, 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 30. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Nov. 5. Tickets $15 previews; $39; $15 seniors and students. Location, NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. www.roadtheatre.org
Certain Death and Other Considerations: Nine Twenty Collective, in association with the Echo Theatre Co. present the United States premiere of the play by Eliza Frakes about couples facing dilemmas due to knowing that the world ends in exactly 80 years, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 8 and 15. Tickets $10. Echo Theatre Co. at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles. 310-307-3753. www.echotheatercompany.com
La bohème: Valley Opera and Performing Arts presents the opera, composed by Puccini, with a contemporary look, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 and 3 p.m. Oct. 1. Pre-show rock concert and social, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Tickets $20 and up. Sally Field Performing Arts Center, at Birmingham Community Charter High School, 17000 Haynes St., Lake Balboa. 747-463-3358. voparts.org/events/
Vieness Piano Duo: Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh perform, 1 p.m. Sept. 30. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. Details: tinyurl.com/426nn7fx
Cirque Mechanics’ Zephyr – Whirlwind of Circus: Contemporary circus theatrics, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Tickets $30; $50; $60. Smothers Theatre at at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts At Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/yc7xabnh
ONGOING THEATER
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: William Shakespeare’s play. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. 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. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. theatricum.com/midsummer-nights-dream/
Macbeth: William Shakespeare’s play. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23. 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. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. theatricum.com/macbeth
The Prom: The Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, written by Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin and Matthew Sklar, about what happens when a small-town student announces she wants to take her girlfriend to the prom. Minimum age: 14. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 1. Tickets $33; $28 seniors and students; a fee is added. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. 805-583-7900. www.svvac.org/mainstage
Queen Margaret’s Version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses: The play by William Shakespeare. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. 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. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. Details: tinyurl.com/2ttubbhk
A Slight Ache: Dance On Productions presents Harold Pinter’s play about fear and loathing. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 1. This is a visiting production at the theater. Tickets $20. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com
A Streetcar Named Desire: Collaborative Artists Ensemble presents Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; 3 and 8 p.m. Sept. 24; through Oct. 1. Tickets $30. Sherry Theatre, 11052 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. www.eventbrite.com/e/a-streetcar-named-desire-tickets-681862016647
A Perfect Ganesh: The play by Terrence McNally about travelers in India. Show runs 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30; 7:30 p.m. 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. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. theatricum.com/a-perfect-ganesh
Elephant Shavings: A world premiere of a play by Ron Sossi, the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble artistic director, about finding enlightenment. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. on Fridays (Sept. 22 and 29); through Oct. 8. Tickets $27 and up on other dates. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com
Walking in Space: Theatre West presents the world premiere of the play by Garry Michael Kluger. Minimum age: not for children. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 8. Special performances: American Sign Language, 8 p.m. Sept. 29. Sensory-friendly performance, 2 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door; $30 students. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Los Angeles. theatrewest.org. theatrewest.org/on-stage/2023/walking-in-space
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