Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
L.A. Zoo Lights – Animals Aglow: The self-guided walking tour returns with a nature-focused display of lantern sculptures and lights through different landscapes including river, alpine and rain forests, opens Nov. 13 and runs various dates through Jan. 11. Hours: 6-10 p.m. Rain does not cancel. Timed tickets start at $29 and up for ages 13 and older; $19 and up for ages 2-12 (however, higher admission on “premium” nights). Closed most Mondays and Tuesdays, plus Thanksgiving Day (November 27), Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas Day (December 25), and New Year’s Eve (December 31). Frequently asked questions: https://lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/zoolights/zoolights-faq. Location, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. www.lazoolights.org
Book Soup: John C. Hampsey discusses “Soda Lake,” 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Upcoming: Simon Raymonde discusses and signs “In One Ear – Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me,” 7 p.m. Nov. 14 (ticketed event; $21.97, includes admission and one book). Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com/
Friday
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck “Grubfest,” 5-10 p.m. Nov. 14 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues); and the Farmers Market, 6-10 p.m. (on White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets) on Nov. 14; and continuing every Friday. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/. www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/. Farmers market information: www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/
Saturday
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. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. www.facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket
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: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Autry Museum of the American West: Opening exhibit: “Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,” Nov. 15; through June 2027 (theautry.org/creative-continuities). Ongoing special exhibit: “Black Cowboys – An American Story,” through Jan. 4 (theautry.org/black-cowboys). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $19; $14 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
Friends of the Norwalk Libraries Fall Book Sale: The event, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 15. Attendees may fill a bag for $5, and from 4-5:30 p.m., an additional buy one, get one free offer will be available. Cash or credit card accepted (however, $10 credit card minimum). Proceeds from the sale helps support library programs and services. Location, 12350 Imperial Highway, Norwalk. Details: https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/14807875
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Dave Wolin signs “Thunder in the Desert – Stock Cars at Riverside – Race by Race, 1957-1988” and also, “Bridgehampton Raceway – A History,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15. See the website for how to order signed books in advance. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
DroneArt Show – Rose Bowl: A “concert in the sky,” 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Check the website for tickets. Location, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. https://rosebowlstadium.com/events/details/568/droneart-show:-a-music-and-drone-show
Ballet BC – Bolero X: 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Check the website for tickets (limited tickets available). The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org. https://www.facebook.com/TheSorayaStage. Details: thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/ballet-bc-bolero-x/
Sunday
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/
Farmers Market – The Vineyards at Porter Ranch: The certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16, and Sundays. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. The Vineyards, 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. www.thevineyards.com/event/weekly-farmers-market-58
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. 818-282-5490. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/
Museum of Tolerance – Book Event: Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi discuss and sign their novel for middle-grade students, “Don’t Feed the Lion,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 16. Free to attend but a reservation is required from the website (a donation to the museum is appreciated). The talk is also available to watch on Zoom (sign-up from the website link). Location, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. Details and to make a reservation: tinyurl.com/3uhd49wp
Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna – All Souls Memorial Concert: The Wagner Ensemble and St. Francis de Sales Choir perform the Lauridsen piece and also, selections from Fauré’s Requiem and Jenkins’ Armed Man, with an orchestra, 4 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $20; $15 seniors; free for students 17 and younger (after 2 p.m. Nov. 16, ticket sales only available at the door with cash or credit card). St. Francis de Sales, 13370 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks. 310-339-2488. wagnerensemble.org. www.sfdschoir.org/upcoming/memorialconcert2025
Enchanted – Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens: An interactive, approximately 1-mile walk, through a display of lights, opens Nov. 16. Event is rain or shine through Jan. 4. Purchase of a timed-ticket in advance is required for admission (time frame, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; no tickets sold at the door). Admission $27 and up; $17 ages 2-12 (age 1 and younger are free but must also have a ticket). Tickets are not refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Frequently asked questions: https://www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-faqs. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. Details and purchase tickets: https://www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-tickets/
Monday
Spider Pavilion – Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Learn about spiders at the museum’s outdoor, open-air structure that houses 10-15 species of spiders (mostly orb spiders), through Nov. 30. In addition, there is a display of tarantulas and other large spiders housed inside terrariums before the pavilion’s entrance. Plan a visit to the Spider Pavilion in advance as admission is by a reserved time slot (and for 30-minutes); $10 (must also purchase a museum admission). Museum 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. www.facebook.com/nhmla. https://nhm.org/experience-nhm/exhibitions-natural-history-museum/spider-pavilion
Tuesday
Vroman’s Bookstore: Pyet DeSpain discusses and signs “Rooted in Fire – A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking,” 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Upcoming: Jerry D. Moore discusses and signs, “Cat Tales – A History – How We Learned to Live With Them,” 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Brian Schaefer discusses and signs “Town & Country,” 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Nov. 21
Los Angeles Auto Show: Enjoy hours of comparison shopping, the opportunity for test drives and rides, plus check out automotive brands, Nov. 21-30. Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 21-22; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 24-26; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day); 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 28-29; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30. Check admission prices on the website — including the “Any Day” ticket; early entry admission; VIP guided tours, and other special admission tickets: tinyurl.com/5bx7cc8z. No tickets sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased online. Facts: laautoshow.com/know-before-you-go/#faq. Also, updates and suggestions on how to get there: laautoshow.com/know-before-you-go. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. laautoshow.com
Enchant Christmas – Santa Anita Park: The Christmas event features: the “world’s largest Christmas light maze,” an ice skating trail (an add-on price), an ice slide, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, Christmas karaoke nights and shopping for artisan gifts at Enchant Village Marketplace, Nov. 21-Dec. 28. Check the website for tickets. Location, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. www.enchantchristmas.com/los-angeles/
Imaginarium – Land of Oz – Fairplex: The family-friendly, walk-through illuminated event, opens 5-10 p.m. Nov. 21. Event runs on selected dates through Jan. 4 (closed on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27). Theme areas: The Farm; Scarecrow; Tin Man; Lion; Poppy Dreams and Butterfly Illusions; Emerald City. Tickets $21 and up, ages 13-61; $16 and up, ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger. Frequently asked questions: https://imaginarium360.com/faq/. Use parking at Gate 17 ($20; credit or debit card only). Location, Fairplex – Pomona, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/3p8rkbbj. https://imaginarium360.com/pomona-ca/
UPCOMING
Momix – Alice: Moses Pendleton, founder and artistic director of Momix, presents a show inspired by Lewis Carrol’s “Alice in Wonderland,” 3 p.m. Nov. 22. Check the website for tickets (limited tickets available). The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. www.momix.com/. Details and tickets: https://thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/momix-alice/
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. The market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month, except, no December market. Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/
Glendora Genealogical Group: A presentation on the “California Pioneer Project,” 6 p.m. and also, a professional genealogist discusses “Ancestors Who Were Federal Employees,” 7 p.m. Nov. 25. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.
The Soraya: Gregory Porter – Christmas Wish, 8 p.m. Dec. 6. The Klezmatics – Happy Joyous Hanukkah, 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Christian Sands – Christmas Stories, 8 p.m. Dec. 12-13. Nochebuena – A Christmas Spectacular, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, and also 2 p.m. Dec. 21-22. Check the website for tickets. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org
ONGOING
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/
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website to confirm days open). Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County – Fierce! The Story of Cats: The international traveling exhibit, from the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in France, runs through Feb. 18 (this exhibit requires an add-on ticket price to the museum’s general admission; nhm.org/cats). 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. www.facebook.com/nhmla. nhmlac.org
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
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