Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, June 8-15

Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, June 8-15.

EVENTS

Rose Bowl Flea Market: Find what you’ve been looking for or a new treasure, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11. Admission $12 (early entry, 5-8:45 a.m. $20). No pets. Location, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Tickets are sold online only on the website. 626-577-3100. rosebowlstadium.com

LA Pride Parade: The parade includes floats, exotic cars, marching groups and performers, 11 a.m. June 11. The parade has three grand marshals: entertainer Margaret Cho (Icon grand marshal); Emmy Award winner, the late entertainer Leslie Jordan (Legacy grand marshal); ACLU of Southern California (Community grand marshal); details on the grand marshals: bit.ly/3OMqjts.

Parade route: Begins at Sunset Boulevard at Highland Avenue; north on Highland to Hollywood Boulevard; east on Hollywood to Cahuenga Boulevard; south on Cahuenga to end at Sunset, Hollywood (map: bit.ly/45Hvxwy). The parade will be braodcast live on KABC/ABC7 with co-hosts Christiane Cordero and Ellen Leyva. Take the Metro B (Red) line and exit at Hollywood/Highland or Hollywood/Vine stations. lapride.org

LA Pride Village: The second annual street festival includes two performance stages, space for dancing, local vendor and non-profit booth area and food trucks, noon-8 p.m. June 11. Also, a beer garden will be on-site (for ages 21 and older). Free admission. The festival is presented by LA Pride and the Hollywood Partnership. Location, Hollywood Boulevard, between Vine and Gower streets, Hollywood. www.lapridevillage.com

Cars We Love to Drive Car Show: Attend and/or register your classic car for the show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 17. Event includes children’s activities, music and food trucks. A “People’s Choice – Best in Show” trophy will be awarded to the car with the highest number of attendee votes and other trophies will be awarded in other categories. Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. www.calvarywestlake.org/carshow

Juneteenth Community Marketplace: Zawadi Cultural Collective and Black in the Valley present a family-friendly celebration with children’s activities, music, raffles, speakers and Black small-business owners information and sales, 1-6 p.m. June 17. See a directory of Black-owned business in the San Fernando Valley here: blackinthevalley.org/directory.html). Pierce College, Rocky Young Park, use the parking lot entrance from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 818-925-6904. Email: Email: [email protected]. Zawadi Cultural Collective: bit.ly/3MUR78r. blackinthevalley.org; www.facebook.com/zawadiculturalcollective/

Prism Comics’ Q Con – A LGBTQ+ Comic Convention: Meet-and-greet creators from indie comics and major publications, get autographs and sketches and attend panel discussions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 17. Cosplay of favorite comics characters encouraged; costume contest at 3:39 p.m. The event is family-friendly and free to attend; register for the free tickets on the website or at the door. Event is part of the City of West Hollywood’s WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival (running through June 30): weho.org/pride. Plummer Park, Fiesta Hall, 1166 N. Vista St., West Hollywood. qconprism.org

Garagiste Festival – Urban Exposure: Micro-production wines from more than 40 micro-production, commercial “garagiste” California wineries, June 17. Minimum age: 21 (no infants, strollers, animals). Schedule options: VIP all-access and seminar, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ($135; includes the Rare and Reserve and Grand tastings); Early access to the Rare and Reserve Tasting, 1-2 p.m. ($100; includes the Grand Tasting); Grand Tasting, 2-5 p.m. ($75). Also, the All-Wine Silent Auction, 1-4 p.m. (see details on the website). Purchase tickets in advance online. Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. Schedule, tickets and details: www.garagistefestival.com/los-angeles-2023

Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance: The 28th annual Father’s Day car show includes rare and classic cars on display plus a display of brand new luxury vehicles, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18. According to the event press release, O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills will display nine brand-new luxury vehicles including Aston Martin’s next-generation sports car DB12 and the British luxury brand’s performance SUV, DBX707, also supercars from Czinger, Lamborghini and Pagani. Auto Vault Storage, Pirelli, Fisker, Lucid Motors, Ferrari Beverly Hills, Velocity Modern Classics and Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills will also host displays. Free admission. Rodeo Drive between Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards.  Details and a map: www.rodeodrive-bh.com/events/carshow

ONGOING EVENT

World of Barbie: Visit Barbie’s Dreamhouse and Camper Van and view exhibits of dolls and accessories from more than six decades, through Sept. 4. Hours vary by date and tickets are by timed admission. Admission $40.50 ages 13 and older; $31.50 ages 1-12. Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place. www.theworldofbarbie.com/

ART

Westlake Village Art Guild Open Juried Show and Sale: The show and sale is open, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8-10. Reception, 3-4:30 p.m. June 11. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through June 28. Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. www.westlakevillageartguild.org

ONGOING ART

Lowell Ryan Projects: “James Busby: Suspirium.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through June 10. Location, 4619 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-413-2584. Email: [email protected]. www.lowellryanprojects.com; www.facebook.com/lowellryanprojects

Brand Library & Art Center: “Don’t Believe Everything You Think,” group show on the theme of how artists cope with negative self-thought through their art. Exhibit is curated by Galia Linn. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through June 16. Location, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. 818-548-2051. www.brandlibrary.art/post/dont-believe-everything-you-think. www.brandlibrary.org

Kohn Gallery: “Ricardo Cabret: Un Nuevo Manglar.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through June 17. Location, 1227 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-461-3311. www.ricardocabret.com. www.kohngallery.com/exhibitions-2

Thinkspace Projects: “Dulk: Heritage” (Main Gallery); Charlie Immer: Glow Up and Down (Gallery II); Sentrock: Two Birds, One Stone (Gallery III); Toyameg: The Pinkish Paradise” (Gallery IV); “Mister Toledo: New Works” (Doghouse Gallery). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through June 24. Location, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. Email: [email protected]. thinkspaceprojects.com

William Grant Still Arts Center: “African American Composers’ Series: Bullerengue and Beyond — Learning the Palenques of the South West Caribbean Through Sound.” The exhibit also includes examples of Caribbean pico culture, hand-painted speaker stacks that are used to blast music out to the community. Artists: Carolyn Castano, Stephanie Christopher-White, Brian B+Cross, Gabriela Natalia Demattia. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through July. Location, 2520 S. West View Ave., Los Angeles. 323-734-1165. Email: [email protected]. wgsac.wordpress.com

Corey Helford Gallery: “Adrian Cox: The Brush and the Torch” (Main Gallery). Also, “Four of Hearts,” a group show with Kelogsloops, Robert Palacios, Yuka Sakuma, Tarntara Sudadung (Gallery 3). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibits run through July 8. Location, 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Nonaka-Hill Gallery, Highland: “Kenzi Shiokava.” Gallery hours: noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through July 15. Location, 720 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-450-9409. www.nonaka-hill.com/exhibitions/59-kenzi-shiokava/

Galerie Lakaye: “Mexico: Where Art Rules,” a group exhibition of nine artists from Mexico City and Oaxaca. Gallery hours: by appointment. Exhibit runs through Aug. 5. Location, 1550 N. Curson Ave., Los Angeles. 323-528-4076. Email: [email protected]. www.galerielakaye.com

BOOKS

Zibby’s Bookshop: Annabel Monaghan discusses “Same Time, Next Summer” and Megan Tady discusses “Super Bloom,” 6 p.m. June 8 (free, but registration is required: bit.ly/3qoA0UO). T.J. Newman presents her novel “Drowning – The Rescue of Flight 1421,” 6 p.m. June 9. Anne Burt discusses, with author Pamela Redmond, her debut novel “The Dig,” 6 p.m. June 13. Laurel Braitman discusses, with Hope Edelman, “What Looks Like Bravery: An Epic Journey Through Loss to Love,” 6 p.m. June 14 (free, but registration is required: bit.ly/43LbdIV). Location, 1113 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 424-387-1744. www.facebook.com/zibbybooks. www.zibbysbookshop.com

Diesel Bookstore: Arthur Smith reads from and signs “Reach: Hard Lessons and Learned Truths from a Lifetime in Television,” 6:30 p.m. June 8. Shelby Stanger reads from and signs “Will to Wild – Adventures Great and Small to Change Your Life,” 6:30 p.m. June 13. Ron Cey signs “Penguin Power: Dodger Blue, Hollywood Lights and My One-in-a-Million Big League Journey,” co-written with Ken Gurnick, 6:30 p.m. June 14 (book signing only; see details here: bit.ly/3qC2FFZ). Cecilia Rabess reads from and signs “Everything’s Fine,” also in conversation with Diane Marie Brown, 6:30 p.m. June 15 (free to attend, but registration is required: bit.ly/3X1QOgQ). For reserved seating, for indicated events, purchase one copy of the book in advance on the event tab on the website. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. dieselbookstore.com

Book Soup: Megan Carle discusses “Walk Away to Win – A Playbook to Combat Workplace Bullying,” 7 p.m. June 8. Manuel Betancourt discusses ” The Male Gazed – On Hunks, Heartthrobs and What Pop Culture Taught Me About (Desiring) Men,” 7 p.m. June 9. Herbie J. Pilato discusses “Retro Active Television: an In-Depth Perspective on Classic TV’s Social Circuitry” and Mark Villano discusses “Insight, the Series – A Hollywood Priest’s Groundbreaking Contribution to Television History,” 7 p.m. June 12. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com

Vroman’s Bookstore: Luis Alberto Urrea discusses “Good Night, Irene,” 7 p.m. June 8. Phil Allen Jr. discusses “The Prophetic Lens: The Camera and Black Moral Agency from MLK to Darnella Frazier,” 7 p.m. June 12. Szilvia Molnar discusses “The Nursery,” 7 p.m. June 13. Christina Lynch discusses “Sally Brady’s Italian Adventure,” 7 p.m. June 14. Kristen Jokinen discusses “Joy Ride: A Bike Odyssey from Alaska to Argentina,” 7 p.m. June 16. Elio Morillo discusses “The Boy Who Reached for the Stars: A Memoir,” 7 p.m. June 20. S.A. Cosby discusses “All the Simmers Bleed,” 7 p.m. June 21. Amy Spalding discusses “For Her Consideration,” and Courtney Kae discusses “In the Event of Love,” 7 p.m. June 22. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.comLocation, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com

Autobooks-Aerobooks: Dave Wolin discusses and signs “Ascot – Where the 91, 110 and 405 Freeways Collide,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 10. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com

Annabelle’s Book Club LA: Swan Huntley signs an interactive journal “The Bad mood Book – Because the World Is on Fire,” 3-5 p.m. June 10. Guinevere Turner discusses and signs “When the World Didn’t End – A Memoir,” 2:30 p.m. June 11 (make a reservation to attend by email: [email protected]). Keah Brown discusses “The Secret Summer Promise,” with Selma Blair, and signs the book, 2:30-4 p.m. June 17 (free but registration is required to attend: bit.ly/3OVAb4l). Location, 12200 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-683-7323. annabellesbookclubla.com

CHARITY

Los Super Seven – A Concert for Democracy: A Tex-Mex group, with three member of Los Lobos — Steve Berlin, David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas — perform a benefit to raise funds for voter drives in South Texas (Texas Turnout’s Voter Registration Campaign) and also for Ukrainian war relief, 7 p.m. June 16. Performers: Grammy Award winner Dave Alvin; Xochi Flores and César Castro from the band Cambalache; singer-composer Gaby Moreno; Ruben Ramos; Los Texmaniacs; Rick Treviño (see added performers on the website). Doors open, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $40; VIP $250. Ukrainian Culture Center, 4315 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Details and tickets: bit.ly/3MNepgm

Caravan for Cancer event: Cancer Support Community – Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara holds the fundraiser that helps people “overcome the challenges of a cancer diagnosis with emotional support, education, and community.” The event is a drive-your-car from the group’s Westlake Village office, through a canyon drive through Malibu, and a return to the office. Check-in is at 9 a.m. June 25. Proof of car insurance required. Donation $100 for driver; $125 for driver and one guest (includes a continental breakfast and a tail-gate lunch). Reservations required by June 12. Cancer Support Community office, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 805-379-4777, Ext. 237 or send an email to:  [email protected]. Register and cancersupportvvsb.org/event/car-fun-raising-drive/

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

Tujunga Monday Night Bingo with Knights of Columbus: The organization holds the game night that generates funds for local charities. Early bird games, 6:30 p.m., and regular games at 7:30 p.m. Bingo games are set for multiple Monday dates. Buy-in $15. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, auditorium, 7144 Apperson St., Tujunga. Details on Eventbrite: bit.ly/3S22nkb

DISCUSSION

Culinary Historians of Southern California – Online: Bonnie Benwick, freelance food writer-editor and cookbook recipe tester discusses “Food Writing Unfolded,” 10:30 a.m. June 10. This meeting in June is on Zoom (only). Free but registration is required for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/3qeuGmT. No meetings in July-August. www.facebook.com/chsocal. www.chsocal.org

In Search of Tiki Culture: The Little Landers Historical Society presents a talk by Sven Kirsten on the pop culture decorating style, 1 p.m. June 10. Free admission/$3 donation suggested. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org

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

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

Autry Museum of the American West: June 10-11: American Indian Arts Marketplace, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (tickets purchased in advance required; also includes Native Voices Festival of New Plays; $16; $12 ages 60 and older and 13-18; plays may be age 13 and older-only; purchase tickets for the day you want to attend; theautry.org/events/autry-outdoors/american-indian-arts-marketplace-june-10; click on June 11 from the link for tickets for that day). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $14; $10 ages 60 and older, ages 13-18 and students with ID; $6 ages 3-12. Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org

The Getty Villa: New: “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/

Santa Monica History Museum: New: “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

Discovery Cube Los Angeles: New: “Festival of STEM,” through Sept. 4. Hands-on exhibits make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission $15.95 ages 15 and up; $13.95 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube. www.discoverycube.org

ONGOING MUSEUM

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Ongoing special exhibit: “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971,” through July 16. Timed advance admission tickets are available for the museum that explores the art and science of movies and movie-making. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission $25; $19 ages 62 and older; $15 students; free for ages 17 and younger; $15 extra for “The Oscars Experience.” Location, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Fairfax Avenue), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. academymuseum.org

African American Firefighter Museum: Artifacts, fire apparatus, pictures and stories about African American Los Angeles firefighters. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Donation. 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-744-1730. www.aaffmuseum.org

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: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org

California African American Museum: Closed for facilities upgrades through Aug. 5. Check website for special programming. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Parking $15 before 5 p.m.; $18 after 5 p.m. (in the blue structure parking lot; entrance to the blue structure is on Figueroa Boulevard at 39th Street.). Location, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. www.caamuseum.org and www.facebook.com/CAAMinLA/

California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Maya: The Exhibition,” with artifacts from the ancient Maya of Mexico and Central America. Also, “Mystery of the Maya” IMAX film (see admission for film alone or in combination with the exhibit). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits. Admission to “Maya: The Exhibition” is $21.95 ages 18-64; $19.95 ages 65 and older and ages 13-17; $14.95 ages 3-12 (bit.ly/3zfD8DA). Location, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org

Descanso Gardens: Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. The gallery is open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and student with valid ID; $5 ages 5-12. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org

Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: Ongoing special exhibit: “Grand Views: The Immersive World of Panoramas,” through Sept. 10. The exhibit is in partnership with the Velaslavasay Panorama in Los Angeles (www.panoramaonview.org). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com/events/grand-views/

Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing special exhibit: “Myrlande Constant: The Work of Radiance,” through Aug. 27. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Free admission. Parking directions: enter from Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, turn left into the pay-by-space area of Lot 4 (198 Westwood Plaza). Location, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. https://fowler.ucla.edu/

The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Play and Pastimes in the Middle Ages,” in medieval manuscripts, through Aug. 6. “Beyond the Light: Identity and Place in 19th Century Danish Art,” through Aug. 20. “Pastel Portraits: Drawn from Life?” through Sept. 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required for now (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking $20 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu

Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “The Power of Song – A Songwriters Hall of Fame Exhibit,” through Sept. 4 (bit.ly/413Mo9p). “Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience,” through winter 2024. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Admission $18; $15 ages 65 and older; $12 ages 5-17 and college students with ID. Location, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-725-5700. grammymuseum.org

Holocaust Museum LA: 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: [email protected]. 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: “Symbiosis: Living Island,” gallery visitors get a look at a tiny Japanese island, Inujima, to see how art projects there have helped to revitalize the sparsely populated island; through July 5. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission. The museum is at Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles

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

Lancaster Museum of Art and History: Ongoing special exhibits: “Sages” and “Orly Cogan: Threads of Entanglement,” through Aug. 20. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Location, 665 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. 661-723-6250. www.lancastermoah.org

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “Another World: The Transcendental Painting Group, 1938-1945,” through June 19. “Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982,” through July 2. “Sam Francis and Japan: Emptiness Overflowing, through July 16. “Pressing Politics: Revolutionary Graphics from Mexico and Germany,” through July 22. “Afro-Atlantic Histories,” with six sections including Maps and Margins, Enslavements and Emancipations, Everyday Lives, Rites and Rhythms, Portraits, Resistances and Activism, through Sept. 10, 2023 (the touring exhibit originated in Brazil).”Light, Space, Surface: Selections from LACMA’s Collection,” through Oct. 1. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $20; $16 ages 65 and older and students ages 18 and older with a valid ID, free for ages 17 and younger (reserving/purchasing an advance, timed-entry online is recommended). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org

LA Plaza Cocina: 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: [email protected]. lapca.org/

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Ongoing special exhibit: “Arte para la Gente — The Collected Works of Margaret Garcia,” through June 11. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.org

Museum of Contemporary Art: Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission is free but an advance online timed-entry ticket is required. Special exhibits are $18; $10 seniors and students; free for ages 11 and younger. Locations: the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA , 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles; MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-633-5351. www.moca.org/visit

Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Ongoing special exhibit: “Ritchie Valens” exhibit. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. themuseumsfvnow.org/

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Ongoing special exhibit: The “Butterfly Pavilion” in an open-air netted enclosure, through Aug. 13. (timed admission, $8, with a general museum admission; nhm.org/butterflies). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $15; $12 seniors and students with an ID; $7 ages 3-12. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org

Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Inside Tesla – Supercharging the Electric Revolution,” prototypes of Tesla vehicles, historical perspective and design study, through Oct. 22. “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 62 and older; $12.95 ages 12-17; $10.95 ages 4-11. Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org

Rancho Camulos Museum: Rancho Camulos is the only National Historic Landmark in Ventura County. Throughout the year, the museum is open for tours, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Donation $5; $3 for children. Directions: from the 5 Freeway, take the exit to Highway 126, travel 3.5 miles west of the Ventura County Line. The entrance is on the south side of the roadway. The museum is two miles east of Piru. Location, 5146 E. Telegraph Road. 805-521-1501. Email: [email protected]. 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 is currently scheduled to run through Aug. 13. Regular museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.  Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org

Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare,” an original exhibition created by and on loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee; through Sept. 3 (admission is considered special admission price; www.skirball.org/museum/blacklist-hollywood-red-scare). “Peter Krasnow: Breathing Joy and Light,” through Sept. 3 (included in admission price with “Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare.”). “Chloë Bass: Wayfinding,” an outdoor exhibit with sculptures, through Sept. 3. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed for Jewish and national holidays (www.skirball.org/visit). Admission is by advance time-entry ticket for special exhibits, including “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball,” ($18; $15 seniors and students with ID; $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, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10-11 (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: [email protected]. wendemuseum.org

MUSIC

Grand Performances at California Plaza: The 37th season continues with a concert by COLA Artist Fellows (Daniel Corral, Jasmine Orpilla, David Ulin), 6 p.m. June 10 (details: bit.ly/45OLKAm). Concerts are scheduled, 6-10 p.m. on Saturdays through Aug. 26. Also, 6 p.m. Friday Poetry Nights: “Poetry of Pride,” June 23; “LA Stories,” July 28; “Black Voices,” Aug. 25. Free admission. Location, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandperformances.org

Makiko Hirata: The pianist, known as “Dr. Pianist,” performs a recital, 1 p.m. June 10. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. musicalmakiko.com/en. Details: bit.ly/3MR52wj

Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band – Summer Concert: The band performs a variety of styles including patriotic, pop hits and swing, 2:30 p.m. June 11. Free admission. Panorama Presbyterian Church, 14201 Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City. www.facebook.com/SCVConcertband. www.scvconcertband.org

Cantor Kenny and Friends — An Entertaining Evening Celebrating Jewish Music: The concert includes performances by Mostly Kosher and Nefesh Mountain Band, 6:30 p.m. June 11. Tickets $36; $72; $90 (purchase here: bit.ly/3MUyUce). Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. www.mostlykosher.com and www.nefeshmountain.com. www.templeetzchaim.org

SoCal Sound 88.5 FM – Summer Benefit Concert Series: Syml, with Slater/Friday, doors open at 6:30 p.m. June 12. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $25. No Vacancy Bar, 1727 N. Hudson Ave., Los Angeles. See the full schedule and to purchase tickets: www.thesocalsound.org/summer-benefit-concert-series

Sounds of the Tribe – Summer Concert at Valley Beth Shalom: Performers include Tamir Barzilay, Distant Cousins, Sally Dworsky, Moshav Band, Mostly Kosher,Valley Beth Shalom’s senior Cantor Jacqueline Rafii, Gidon Shikler, Jamie and Jared Stein and Leah Zeger, 7:30 p.m. June 15. Tickets $30; $15 ages 17 and younger; $60 for orchestra-area (order in advance). Bring your own picnic dinner, 6:30 p.m. Location, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. 818-788-6000. www.vbs.org/concert

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles: The chorus performs an outdoors concert, 7 p.m. June 17. Free. West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. www.gmcla.org

Off the 405 – Concert series at the Getty Museum: Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and include a DJ set: Makaya McCraven, June 24; Etran de L’Air, July 22; Rahill, July 29; Alabaster DePlume, Aug. 26 (www.getty.edu/visit/cal/performances.html). Free, but a reservation is required. Parking $20; $15 after 3 p.m. Museum courtyard, North Sepulveda Boulevard and Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. www.getty.edu

Disney Pride in Concert – Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles: The chorus performs music from Disney films, for the first time, 7 p.m. June 24 and 3:30 p.m. June 25 (see details about the chorus’ 2023 Gala event that follows the June 25 concert; limited tickets beginning at $750 and up for the gala: www.gmcla.org/gala). Fun dress code: Wear a Disney item or come as a character. Tickets $60 and up. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.gmcla.org/disneypride

THEATER

Hollywood Fringe Festival: Huge variety of shows — categories from absurd to world premiere — at various venues, June 8-25 (some shows have early previews). Categories include adult-them, dark comedy, existential, inspiring, LGBTQ, musical, one-person, storytelling. Check the schedule for performances in español and multi-lingual, family-friendly, free and pay-what-you-can. www.hollywoodfringe.org

Back Porch: A play by Eric Anderson about the effects that a 1955 Hollywood movie shoot — “Picnic” — has on a family living in a Kansas town, 8 p.m. June 9. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday; through July 9. Tickets $25. Victory Theatre Center, 3326 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-533-1611. onstage411.com/backporch

Truly Outrageous: World debut of an unofficial musical parody of the 80s cartoon “Jem and the Holograms,” written by Brandie June and Rebecca McGlynn. Show runs 3 p.m. June 10; 7 p.m. June 16; 9:30 p.m. June 18; 8:30 p.m. June 22. Tickets $15; see website for price of streaming ticket. Show is in-person and streaming. Show is part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Location, Studio/Stage, 520 Western Ave., Los Angeles. www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/9606

Macbeth: William Shakespeare’s play, opening night, 7:30 p.m. June 10. Show runs 7:30 p.m. June 17 and 25; 7:30 p.m. July 2; dates through Sep. 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

Pretty Beast: Japanese comedian Kazu Kusano performs her one-woman dramedy, 8 p.m. June 10. Tickets $18. The Main, 24266 Main St., Newhall. atthemain.org

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: William Shakespeare’s play, opens 3:30 p.m. June 11. Show runs 3:30 p.m. June 18 and 25; 3:30 p.m. July 2; dates through 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

El Paso: A play written and directed by Desiree Marisol Carcamo about a first generation Mexican American family whose individual dreams and despair come to a boiling point during the 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting. Minimum age: 16. Show runs 7 p.m. June 24 and 11:15 a.m. June 25. Tickets $15. Show is part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/9947

Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum – 50th Annual Repertory Season: Tickets on sale now for “Queen Margaret’s Version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses,” June 24-Oct. 1; “A Perfect Ganesh,” by Terrence McNally, July 15-Oct. 7. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Location, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com

ONGOING THEATER

The Revolutionists: Theatre Forty presents a play by Lauren Gunderson about four women during the French Revolution’s “Reign of Terror.” Show runs 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through June 18. Tickets $35. Parking available in the lot beneath the theater enter at the intersection of Durant and Moreno drives. Location, 242 S. Moreno Drive, on the campus of Beverly Hills High School. 310-364-0535. theatre40.org

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