Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
JULY 10
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune 150th Birthday Celebration: Community leaders from the National Council of Negro Women, an organization founded by educator and civil rights activist Bethune, discuss her life and legacy, 6 p.m. July 10. Exposition Park – Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library, 3900 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles. 323-290-3113. www.ncnwsocal.org/. lapl.org/whats-on/events/mary-mcleod-bethune-birthday-celebration
Book Soup: Shelley Fisher Fishkin discusses and signs “Jim — The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn’s Comrade,” 7 p.m. July 10. Ross Halperin discusses and signs “Bear Witness – The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land,” 4 p.m. July 12. Sam Kelly discusses and signs “Human History on Drugs – An Utterly Scandalous But Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence,” 4 p.m. July 13. Tom Mount (“Rafferty Returns”) and Gerald Petievich (“13 Hillcrest Drive”) discuss and sign their novels, 7 p.m. July 15. Will Leitch discusses and signs “Lloyd McNeil’s Last Ride,” 7 p.m. July 16. Sarah Hartshorne discusses and signs “You Wanna Be on Top? – A Memoir of Makeovers, Manipulation, and Not Becoming America’s Next Top Model,” 7 p.m. July 17. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com/
JULY 11
Roots of Cool – A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World: Descanso Gardens presents an indoor and outdoor multi-sensory exhibition from more than 12 artists that explores the role of trees, past and present, in Los Angeles. The exhibit, curated by Edith and Jolly de Guzman, runs July 12-Oct. 12. Opening public reception, 5-7 p.m. July 11 at the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House (free admission; no registration required). Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $5 ages 5-12. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org
Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the market, 6-10 p.m. Fridays. Location, White Oak Avenue (at Chatsworth Street). 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/
JULY 12
NoHo Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com
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.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Friends of the Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library used book sale: The group holds its quarterly sale of books, 9:30 p.m.-3 p.m. July 12. Location, 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills. 818-895-3650. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-mid-valley-library-book-sale
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library used book sale: Second Saturday of the month sale of books, DVDs and LPs, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 12. Location, 14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks. 818-205-9716. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/sherman-oaks-friends-library-used-book-sale-0
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Ray Hartjen discusses and signs “The Indy 500 — A Year-Long Quest to Win the Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12. Pre-order a signed copy. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
Lotus Festival in Echo Park – Celebrating the People and Culture of the Republic of Korea: The 44th festival, celebrating the cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands, focuses this year on South Korea, noon-9 p.m. July 12 and noon-8 p.m. July 13. Event includes artisan and boutique booths, art demonstrations, community booths, the host country’s pavilion, dragon boat races and food vendors. Free admission to the festival. The “Lights of Dreams Festival,” a lantern launch beginning at 1:30 p.m. both days, requires a ticket in advance; information about purchasing a lantern, launch times on both dates, and cost on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/yt9ffnhx. For parking areas, with shuttles, check the website. Echo Park Lake, 751 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles. 213-485-5027. www.laparks.org/lotusfestival
Korean wind instruments program: Musician gamin discusses and performs Korean traditional and modern examples of wind instrument music, 3:30 p.m. July 12. Granada Hills Branch Library, 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. www.gaminmusic.com/. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/sounds-winds-gamin
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 3:30 p.m. July 12; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 20 and 27; other dates through Sept. 15. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. www.theatricum.com
David Snyder – The Piano Says It Better: Pianist and composer Snyder (“America’s Got Talent”) presents his “storytelling through music” show, 7 p.m. July 12. Tickets $24.36 (Eventbrite link for tickets: tinyurl.com/3h7r3w2a). The Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St., Burbank. www.colonytheatre.org/. thepianosaysitbetter.com
Summer Movies in the Park – Agoura Hills: Enjoy crafts and games with a summer camp theme, 7 p.m. July 12 before a screening of “The Parent Trap” (1998), at dusk. Raffle ticket to anyone who comes dressed up as a summer camp counselor. Free admission. Bring a blanket or low-back beach/lawn chair for seating. Upcoming: “Despicable Me” (2024), Aug. 9. Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills. 818-597-7361. agourahillscity.gov. Flyer: tinyurl.com/5cryjwcm
Concerts in the Park – City of Santa Clarita: The series of summer concerts is celebrating its 35th year of free-to-attend live music. Twist on Taylor, a tribute to Taylor Swift, 7 p.m. July 12. Food trucks, 5 p.m. Upcoming: Far Out Boy, a tribute to Fall Out Boy, July 19. Check the website for more Saturday concerts through Aug. 30. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Email: aeo@santaclarita.gov. santaclarita.gov/concerts
The Seagull: The play by Anton Chekhov reset in 1970s Malibu, opens 7:30 p.m. July 12. Show runs 7:30 p.m. July 19 and 25; other dates through Oct. 5. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. www.theatricum.com
JULY 13
Rose Bowl Flea Market: Find the antique or vintage item you’ve been searching for or maybe a new treasure that you can’t resist from more than 2,500 vendors, early-bird admission at 5-8:45 a.m., and general admission begins at 9 a.m. July 13. Admission is online-only purchase on Eventbrite (tinyurl.com/4fcj5wsf). Early admission $20.10; $13.72 for general admission; free for ages 11 and younger. No pets allowed. The flea market is held on the second Sunday of the month. Location, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. rgcshows.com
Passport Fair – Van Nuys Post Office: The United States Postal Service location is holding the event, with extra staff, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 13. No appointment is required, but forms should be filled out in advance. To apply for a passport, bring a valid form of photo identification (driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID), and also a certified copy of birth certificate issued by the state where born (hospital-issued certificates are not acceptable, by the way). Alternatively, passport applicants may bring in an original certificate of naturalization, or an old passport. In addition, applicants may have their passport photo taken, for $15, at the event. Forms, costs and how to apply for a passport book or a passport card: www.usps.com/passport or www.travel.state.gov/passport. Passport information by phone, in English or Spanish, call the National Passport Information Center: 877-487-2778 (a toll-free number). Location, 15701 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Details: tinyurl.com/3ndua9e4
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxcaxrn
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website for hours; subject to change). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. 818-616-4083. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics. valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Much Ado About Nothing: The play by William Shakespeare, 3:30 p.m. July 13; 7:30 p.m. July 20 and 31; other dates through Sept. 13. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. www.theatricum.com
The Open Book: Rick Avery signs “Vasquez,” 4 p.m. July 13. Location, The Village, 6320 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 747-226-0334. www.instagram.com/TheOpenBook_Topanga/
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Twisted Gypsy, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, with emerging artist Ava August, July 13. Emerging artists perform before the headliner, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Concerts end at 8:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on the website). Food booths and food trucks. Free admission (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating). Or: $20 VIP seat; $35 VIP seat and paid parking (purchase in advance). Parking: $20 is cash only; event parking begins at 4 p.m. (see the website’s Directions and Parking section for addresses and more information, valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts/). See more concerts at Warner Park on the website. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
JULY 14
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required (tarpits.org/plan-your-visit/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: The “Butterfly Pavilion,” the seasonal outdoor exhibit runs through Aug. 24; reservations required by timed ticket (30-minute time slots; $10; must also purchase museum admission; details tinyurl.com/4asy4c62). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
JULY 15
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Ongoing special: “Rescue Exhibition,” through Sept. 1 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/rescue-exhibition). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $20 ages 15-61; $18 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org
JULY 17
Burbank African Violet Society: Club member Connie Cooper presents a program on “China Painting,” including a demonstration of the techniques used in the art, 10 a.m. July 17. Meetings include silent auction tables, plants and supplies for sale and a raffle. Little White Chapel Christian Church, social hall, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 661-940-3990. www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com
Sunset Concerts at the Skirball Cultural Center: Rodrigo Amarante, 7 p.m., and Helado Negro, 8:15 p.m. July 17. Intermission with KCRW DJ Jason Bentley, 7:45 p.m. Doors open, 6 p.m.; for exploring museum exhibits, and for purchasing food and beverages. Admission is free; walk-up tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking $20 (no street parking). Upcoming: La Perla and Meridian Brothers, July 24. Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. www.skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts-rodrigo-amarante-helado-negro.
UPCOMING
Plan 9 from Outer Space – Outdoor Movie at Pioneer Memorial Cemetery: San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents a special screening of the 1957 film by filmmaker Ed Wood Jr. at one of the original filming locations, 6:30 p.m. July 26. Minimum age: 18. Evening has surprise guests, food trucks, raffles and spooky vendors. Proceeds benefit the upkeep of the cemetery. Tickets $20. Bring your own lawn chair. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. No dogs. No venue parking; carpooling advised. Location, 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. sfvhs.com. www.facebook.com/SFVHS/. 818-365-7810. Details and to purchase tickets in advance on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/3wrphtcu
NoHo Summer Nights – Valley Cultural Foundation: Jelly Soul, the Jelly Roll Experience, and emerging artist, Julie Lyons, 7-9:30 p.m. July 26 (https://valleycultural.org/event/2025-noho-7-26-jelly-soul/). Upcoming: Start Me Up, a tribute to the Rolling Stones, with emerging artist Sunshine, Aug. 2. Free admission. Bring a blanket of low-back lawn chair for seating. North Hollywood Recreation Center, 11455 Magnolia Blvd. (next to the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library). valleycultural.org. https://valleycultural.org/concerts-events/noho-summer-nights/
Twilight in Concert: A screening of the 2008 film with a 12-piece ensemble of musicians, 4 and 8 p.m. Sept. 30. Doors open 3 p.m. for 4 p.m. (tickets $53 and up), and doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. (tickets $288.50 and up, check for availability). Check the website for dates and locations for this 60-city national tour (beginning on Sept. 12 in Spokane, WA). The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.twilightinconcert.com
ONGOING
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: “Persona – Exploring Self-Portraiture,” an exhibit of self-portraits by more than 20 contemporary artists plus historic self-portraits. The exhibit’s artwork include fused glass, paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures and textiles. The exhibit runs through Aug. 10. Permanent exhibits: forestlawn.com/museum/. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com. https://forestlawn.com/exhibits/persona-exploring-self-portraiture-2/
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