Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, May 12-19

Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, May 12-19.

EVENTS

Culinary Cup – Culinary Competition at Los Angeles Mission College: Who will wear the “Golden Chef’s Hat”? The “Culinary Cup” competition is between chef instructors and their students from three colleges, L.A. Mission, Los Angeles Harbor and Los Angeles Trade-Technical, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 13. The theme is Sabores de Oaxaca (Tastes of Oaxaca). The event includes a guided tour of the Culinary Arts Institute at L.A. Mission College, a baking and cooking demonstration, luncheon and awards ceremony. Tickets $25 plus fee or $100 plus fee for a VIP experience (continental breakfast, private lunch, hors d’oeuvres and beer/wine). Reservations required in advance. 13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar. Email: foundation@lamission.edu. Details and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3OkoOQG

RuPaul’s DragCon LA 2022: The three-day all-ages and family-friendly event includes appearances by RuPaul’s “Drag Race” personalities, exhibitors, meet-and-greet and signings, performances, panel and Q&A sessions and vendors, May 13-15. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 13-14; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15. Admission $50 for May 13-14; $40 for May 15; $80 for all three days. Free for children age 8 and younger. Purchase admission in advance. Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. FAQ: la.rupaulsdragcon.com/faq. try.rupaulsdragcon.com/

Fire Service Day – Open House at Los Angeles Fire Department stations: Visit your neighborhood fire department, learn about the work firefighters do, ask about home fire safety and see fire trucks/equipment up close, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14. Find your neighborhood station here: www.lafd.org/fire-stations/station-results. Some stations have special demonstrations. Updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1172957483456248

Downtown Burbank Arts Festival: Downtown Burbank Partnership and Jackalope Arts present the event that includes arts and crafts vendors, live acoustic music and a chalk art area, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 14-15. Free admission. Use 200 North San Fernando Boulevard as the mid-point of the festival (between East Magnolia and East Olive avenues). www.dtnbur.com. www.jackalopeartfair.com/burbank

Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival: Event includes competitions, performances, music and dance workshops, storytellers, vendors, an instrument petting zoo and food trucks, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. May 15. See details on the website about certain types of instruments are allowed for jamming with other musicians (only acoustic, by the way). Special guest musicians: Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Hermanos Herrera and the SLO County Stumblers (see website for schedule). Dance workshops/demonstrations include flatfoot and clog, contra, flamenco and a Balkan dance party. Admission $35; $30 seniors and students; $65 for the Americana Deluxe perks (all tickets have handling fees). Day of event admission $50; $45 seniors/students; $100 Americana Deluxe. Bring your own picnic or purchase food from food trucks. Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. 818-382-4819. Facebook: bit.ly/37gdEMf. www.topangabanjofiddle.org

Northridge Woman’s Club Wine, Cheese and Deli Dinner: The group holds the event that includes entertainment by Bob Ryman, noon-3 p.m. May 26. Reservations required. Cost $20 (by check made out to Northridge Woman’s Club). Contact Irene Strauss for mailing address for checks. The event is held at the group’s clubhouse, 1840` Lassen St., Northridge. 818-344-3333.

The Ford: Check the season’s calendar of dance, music and other events from June 12 to Oct. 23. Located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles (information on directions and where to park: www.theford.com/visit/getting-here). Schedule, details and tickets: bit.ly/3hfmSKn

ONGOING EVENTS

Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Travel back to Elizabethan time and wander around the faire, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through May 22. Costumes: wear your own Elizabethan-style outfit or rent from a faire vendor; costume is not required. Also, a “Pub Crawl,” for ages 21 and older; 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (no children allowed, including in strollers; extra $65 in addition to faire entrance fee; see details on the website). Tickets $38; $33 ages 62 and older; $23 ages 5-12. Food and drink is by cash only. There is a $12 entry fee for the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area. Parking is free (after paying $12 entry) or VIP parking is $25 (must be purchased in advance; $12 entry fee also required). See the website for updates on parking. Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, 15501 Arrow Highway, Irwindale. renfair.com/socal

Los Angeles County Fair: The Los Angeles County Fair marks its 100th year, through May 30. Purchasing one-day admission, passes and parking online is advised (details here: bit.ly/3vjFOiG). Regular fair admission $20; $12 seniors and children. Parking $15. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. For more information, lacountyfair.com/concerts. Information on the fair: www.facebook.com/lacountyfair. 909-623-3111. lacountyfair.com

Grande Experiences’ Street Art Alive – The Lume: Walk-through, multi-sensory experience of art from more than 200 street artists from around the world. See the website for questions if you are photosensitive to flashing lights/rolling images. Hours: noon-7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; noon-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets are timed-entry. Tickets $39-$49; ages 4-14 $29-$37; VIP $79-$99. Cash-free venue; credit or debit card or contact-less payments only. The Lume Los Angeles is inside the Magic Box venue, 1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/thelumelosangeles; thelume.com/losangeles

Your (Un)Natural Garden at Descanso Gardens: See art installations by Adam Schwerner at the Sturt Haaga Gallery and the Boddy House and on the grounds of the gardens, through Jan. 8. Hours for the installations: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free with Descanso Gardens admission, $15; $11 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $5 ages 5-12. Gardens hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. www.descansogardens.org; www.descansogardens.org/unnaturalgarden

ART

Laurie Morgan: Solo art show “The World Through My Eyes,” opens May 13. Reception, 2-5 p.m. May 21. Gallery hours: Canyon Theatre Guild hours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday (may be closed for lunch, 2-3 p.m.). Exhibit runs through July 11. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 main St., Newhall. www.lauriemorgan.biz

Corey Helford Gallery: “Kai & Sunny: Future Seasons” and “I Don’t Wanna Be, I Am,” a group exhibition curated by Ink and Movement.” Opening, 7-10 p.m. May 14. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Exhibits run through June 18. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. coreyhelfordgallery.com

Lowell Ryan Projects: “Antonio Adriano Puleo: Una Cosa È Una Cosa.” Opening reception, 4-7 p.m. May 14. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through June 25. 4619 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-413-2584. Email: info@lowellryanprojects.com. www.lowellryanprojects.com; www.facebook.com/lowellryanprojects

ONGOING ART

Nonaka-Hill: “Daisuke Fukunaga: Beautiful Work.” Gallery hours: by appointment, noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through May 14. 720 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-450-9409. www.nonaka-hill.com

Topanga Canyon Gallery: “Russell Hunziker: A Walk with Nature,” impressionistic landscapes. Gallery hours: 2-7 p.m. Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (call to confirm hours). Exhibit runs through May 22. 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-7909. russellhunzikerart.com. www.facebook.com/topangacanyongallery. www.topangacanyongallery.com

The Monumental Tour: Take a self-guided tour of four sculptures in downtown Los Angeles and South Los Angeles, through May 2022. Sculptures: Hank Willis Thomas’s “All Power to All People” (Leimert Plaza Park, 14395 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles); Christoper Myers’s “Caliban’s Hands” (Benny H. Potter Park, 2413 Second Ave., Los Angeles); Arthur Jafa’s “Big Wheel IV” (Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles); Coby Kennedy’s “Kalief Browder: The Box” (the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, 100-198 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles). The national touring  “monumental symbols of empowerment” project honoring African American histories and Black History Month is presented by City of Los Angeles Council District 10, Kindred Arts and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.  monumentaltour.org/current-location

Thinkspace Projects: Two exhibits from Canadian artists, “Sandra Chevrier: Cages and the Shadow of Colors,” paintings (Gallery 1), and “Troy Lovegates: Would,” hand-carved wooden sculptures (Gallery II). Also, “David Shillinglaw: Dream Machine,” “Dustin Myers: The Misfit Menagerie” and “Crash One: Scripted Memories” (in the Viewing Room). Read details on the website for all exhibits. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 28. Location, 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. thinkspaceprojects.com

Regen Projects: “Kevin Beasley: On site,” a solo show incorporating drawing, installation, music, performance, sculpture and sound. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through June 25. Location, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-276-5424. www.regenprojects.com

William Turner Gallery: “Mark Steven Greenfield: Halo.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through July 9. 2525 Michigan Ave., Site E-1, Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. Email: info@williamturnergallery.com. www.williamturnergallery.com

L.A. Louver: “Frederick Hammersley: Out of the Blue” and “Sculpture,” a group show by 14 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (reservations for appointments are preferred). Exhibits run through July 15. 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Email: rsvp@lalouver.com. www.lalouver.com

Forest Lawn Museum at Forest Lawn-Glendale: “Light & Matter: The Art of Matthew Brandt,” a retorspective of the artist’s photography and multi-media artworks (curated by Colin Westerbeck). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 4. 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 323-340-4782. forestlawn.com/exhibits-and-community-events/museum/

BOOKS

Vroman’s Bookstore: Nicola Yoon discusses “Instructions for Dancing,” 6 p.m. May 12. Rachel M. Harper discusses “The Other Mother,” 7 p.m. May 17. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.vromansbookstore.com

Book Soup: P. David Ebersole discusses his crime novel “99 Miles from L.A.,” 3 p.m. May 14 (in-store). Elizabeth Day discusses “Magpie,” 3 p.m. May 15 (on Crowdcast; register here bit.ly/3l0CZgb). Chelsea Bieker discusses “Heartbroke,” 7 p.m. May 17 (in-store). The bookstore is located, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com

Beth Morrison and Boyd Morrison: The siblings discuss and sign their co-written book “The Lawless Land,” 5-7 p.m. May 15. Te’kila, 13817 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-986-4623. www.codart.nl/guide/curators/dr-elizabeth-morrison;  boydmorrison.com

Skylight Books: Hernan Diaz discusses his novel “Trust,” 7:30 p.m. May 16. Maggie Shipstead discusses “You Have a Friend in 10A: Stories,” 7:30 p.m. May 17. 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com

Chevalier’s Books: Abbi Waxman discusses “Adult Assembly Required,” a book launch event, 7 p.m. May 17 (register in advance here: bit.ly/3l2FA9K). 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com

Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library book sale: Children’s and adult fiction hardbacks and paperbacks and nonfiction books, also CDs, DVDs and vinyl records, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20 and 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21. Proceeds benefit this library branch. Location, 22200 Ventura Blvd. 818-226-0017. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-woodland-hills-book-sale

Assistance League of San Fernando Valley Authors Luncheon: Guest authors who will discuss and signs books include Mike Befeler, Sue Cameron, Steve Cooley, former District Attorney of Los Angeles County, and Robert Kerbeck, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 21. Cost $80 prepaid. Reservations required by May 15. Funds raised go to the league’s charity programs. Event held at Woodland Hills Hilton, 6360 Canoga Ave. Call Dorothea Taylor to request invitation and for more information, 818-930-1605. www.facebook.com/assistanceleaguethriftshop/

COMEDY

Rita Rudner: 7 p.m. May 13. Tickets $50; $60. Bank of America Performing Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. Details: bit.ly/3PeYU1m

Soul Sista Comedy Show: 10 p.m. May 14. Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Pack Theater, 6470 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. Details and purchase tickets: bit.ly/3kkZY5y

Mike O’Brien’s Friend Blast: Comedy from O’Brien, Jillian Bell, Courtney Pauroso, Mo Welch, and a surprise guest, 7:30 p.m. May 20. Minimum age: 18. Doors open, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Dynasty Typewriter, 2511 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.dynastytypewriter.com/events-calendar

DISCUSSION

CaltechLive! Behind the Book series – Online: David J. Anderson, a Caltech professor, discusses his book “The Nature of the Beast: How Emotions Guide Us,” with Caltech professor Ralph Adolphs, 5 p.m. May 17. Free. Information on future Behind the Book series: events.caltech.edu. Register in advance to receive the link: bit.ly/3stfcKi

Movie History of the San Fernando Valley: Valley Relics Museum presents a talk by Hollywood film historian Dennis R. Liff, with special guest, actor Darby Hinton, 4-6 p.m. May 28. Tickets $15. Valley Relics Museum, 7900 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys (use Stagg Street for entrance and parking; the museum is in Hangars C 3and 4). valleyrelicsmuseum.org

MOVIES

Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival: The 38th annual festival includes animation, documentaries, features and shorts, May 12-13. Tickets $20 and are available by online purchase only. Venues include: Aratani Theatre the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, and Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Schedule, purchase tickets and other details: festival.vcmedia.org

Israel Film Festival: The 35th annual festival is presented both in-person and online, through May 26. Check the website for films and schedule details and tickets. Theaters include: Lumiere Cinema Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills (lumierecinemala.com/#comings) and Laemmle Town Center 5, Ventura Blvd., Encino (bit.ly/3vv4Zxt). www.israelfilmfestival.com/35iff-films-and-tickets

ONGOING MUSEUM

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Timed advance admission tickets are available for the museum that explores the art and science of movies and movie-making. Exhibits include: “Stories of Cinema,” “Backdrop: An Invisible Art,” “The Path to Cinema: Highlights from the Richard Balzer Collection,” a temporary exhibit of objects created by Hayao Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and “The Oscars Experience.” 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.” 6067 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Fairfax Avenue), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. academymuseum.org

Bolton Hall Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Verdugo Hills Cemetery — Celebrating 100 Years,” through June. The museum is operated by the Little Landers Historical Society. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org

California African American Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Body + Text: Selections from the Permanent Collection,” through Aug. 7 (bit.ly/3Lzaq5V). “Matthew Thomas: Enlightenment,” sacred geometric abstraction artworks, through Aug. 7 (bit.ly/3rmyBMJ). “Troy Montes-Michie: Rock of Eye,” through Sept. 4 (bit.ly/3HMzHas). “For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California,” through Oct. 30 (details: bit.ly/3KbciR3). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Check the museum’s Facebook for updates (bit.ly/3oq0tLa). 600 State Drive (in Exposition Park), Los Angeles. 213-744-2084. caamuseum.org

California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks: Ongoing special exhibit: “Landscape Through the Eyes of Abstraction,” through July 31. Artists: Luciana Abait, Kim Abeles, Charles Arnoldi, Laddie John Dill, Cynthia Ona Innis, Claudia Parducci. Hours: 2-6 p.m. Thursday; noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission free; donation $6. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, second level, Thousand Oaks. 805-405-5240. www.cmato.org

California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia,” through Sept. 5. Also, the Imax film “Angkor 3D.” Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (timed tickets are required). Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits (adult admission $19.95 for the “Angkor” exhibit only, or $25.25, for an adult for both the new exhibit and the Imax movie). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org

Craft in America Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Building the Essentials: Ferne Jacobs,” a retrospective of fiber art, collage and drawings, through June 18. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.craftinamerica.org

Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing special exhibits: “Aboriginal Screen-Printed Textiles from Australia’s Top End,” contemporary textile artwork and accompanying videos, through June 19. “Gosette Lubondo: Imaginary Trip,” photography from the Congolese artist runs through July 3. 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). 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. Details: bit.ly/3GuLCIy. Museum, fowler.ucla.edu/

The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Painted Prophecy: The Hebrew Bible through Christian Eyes,” through May 29. “Imogen Cunningham: A Retrospective,” through June 12. “Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy,” through July 10 (located in the Getty Research Center). “Powder and Light: Late 19th Century Pastels,” through Aug. 14. 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

Hammer Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Ulysses Jenkins: Without Your Interpretation,” a retrospective of the performance and video artist, through May 15 (bit.ly/3rhJ9MR). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Museum admission is free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-443-7000. Email: info@hammer.ucla.edu. hammer.ucla.edu

Holocaust Museum LA: Ongoing special exhibit: “Hidden History: Recounting the Shanghai Jewish Story,” through Aug. 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Monday and Thursday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Admission $15; $10 ages 65 and older; free for students with ID. Admission is by timed admission. 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: info@hmla.org. www.holocaustmuseumla.org

Italian American Museum Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Woven Lives: Exploring Women’s Needlework from the Italian Diaspora,” through Oct. 16. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission free; donations requested. 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.iamla.org

Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Art of the Ramen Bowl,” porcelain ramen bowls (donburi) and spoons (renge) designed by 30 artists — who love ramen — through July 5 (check the events page for related programs: www.japanhousela.com/happenings/events). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free admission. The museum is at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles

Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Sutra and Bible — Faith and the Japanese American World War II Incarceration,” through Nov. 27. 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). 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum. janm.org

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “Mixpantli: Space, Time, and the Indigenous Origins of Mexico,” through June 12. “Lee Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse,” 70 designs by the late fashion designer (1969-2010) that are shown aside art work from other artists, through Oct. 9. Tickets must be purchased in advance (no ticket sales at the museum). Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: New: “L.A. Underwater: The Prehistoric Sea Beneath Us,” an immersive exhibit that includes fossils from ancient marine life in the Los Angeles region. Ongoing special exhibit: “Butterfly Pavilion,” through Sept. 5 ($8; details here: bit.ly/3l1eT47). 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. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org

Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Pole Position: The Juan Gonzalez Formula 1 Collection,” through June 5. “The Aesthetic of Motoring: 90 Years of Pininfarina,” highlights the Italian car design firm and coach-builder on their anniversary year, through July 17. “Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme,” through Sept. 11 (www.petersen.org/hypercars). “Bond in Motion: Official Collection of Original James Bond Vehicles,” through Oct. 30 (www.petersen.org/bond). “Electric Revolutionaries,” custom electric motorcycles, through Feb. 26. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $17; $15 ages 62 and older; $12 ages 4-17. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Secrets of WW II,” through Oct. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; $19.95 ages 3-10 (through Oct. 9). Purchasing admission in advance is recommended but not required (bit.ly/3f1Aecr). 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org

Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibit: “Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources,” through May 22. The exhibit includes 20 works of Van Gogh plus artwork from more than 60 other artists — that represent what Van Gogh admired. The exhibit is in conjunction with the Columbus Museum of Art. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Admission to the special exhibit includes museum admission (tickets.sbma.net/event-detail/van-gogh-admission/). 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 805-963-4364. www.sbma.net

Santa Monica History Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Broadway to Freeway: Life and Times of a Vibrant Community,” through Dec. 23. Hours: 3-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $5; free for ages 11 and younger. 1350 Seventh St., Santa Monica. 310-395-2290. www.santamonicahistory.org

Skirball Cultural Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “I’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli,” ads, menus, photographs, neon signs, uniforms and film on delis (bit.ly/3KfaEhm), and “Talking Back to Power: Projects by Aram Han Sifuentes,” banner, garments, quilts, samplers and sculptures on the immigrant experience (bit.ly/3uWdZLU); both exhibits run through Sept. 4. Admission for these two special exhibits is by advance time-entry ticket ($18; $15 seniors and students with ID; $13 ages 2-12; for these and general admission, check here: www.skirball.org/visit). 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. May 14-15 (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 exhibits: “The Medium Is the Message: Flags and Banners,” “Martin Roemers: Relics of the Cold War,” photography, and “Light-guard-house,” an installation by Farrah Karapetian; exhibits run through Oct. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday (wendemuseum.org/about-us/visit). Free admission. 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-216-1600. 310-216-1600. Email: visit@wendemuseum.org. wendemuseum.org

MUSIC

The Canyon: Wishbone Ash, with opening set by the Hailers, 8 p.m. May 12 ($28). The Spazmatics, with opening set by Attractive Nuisance, 7 p.m. May 13 ($29). Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas, with opening set by Guilty Pleasures, 8 p.m. May 14 ($38). Ticket price listed is standing room only; table tickets require dinner purchase. Check website for other ticket prices, added ticket fee, dinner options and reservations. 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/

Dennis Quaid and the Sharks: 7:30 p.m. May 14. Tickets $55. Bank of America Performing Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. Details: bit.ly/38ncxL9

Verdi Chorus – Hélas mon coeur: The chorus performs its spring concert “Alas My Heart” that includes excerpts from various operas including “Andrea Chénier,” “Ernani,” “Fidelio,” “La Gioconda,” “Macbeth” and “The Tales of Hoffman,” 7:30 p.m. May 14 and 2 p.m. May 15. Tickets $30; $25 seniors; $10 students with valid ID; $40 preferred seats. First Presbyterian Church, 1220 Second St., Santa Monica. www.verdichorus.org

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Jaime Martín conducts the orchestra, with violinist Margaret Batjer and cellist Andre Shulman, in a program that includes the world premiere of Floodplain by Ellen Reid, Beethoven and Brahms, 7 p.m. May 15. Tickets $29 and up. Royce Hall at UCLA, 340 Royce Drive, Westwood. 213-622-7001. www.laco.org

Moorea Masa and the Mood: 7 p.m. May 15. Tickets $55. Bank of America Performing Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. Details: bit.ly/3l5xUU5

Off the 405 – Outdoor Concerts at the Getty Center: The concert series returns after two years with singer-songwriter Zsela performing, 6-9 p.m. May 21. Free but a reservation is required for admission (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking $20; $15 after 3 p.m.; $10 after 6 p.m. Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu. Details on the concert here: bit.ly/3sbZT8F

Taikoproject: The Los Angeles group use drumming, choreography and storytelling in a show “Benzaiten,” 7 p.m. May 21 (rescheduled from March 6). Tickets $20-$40; $20 ages 17 and younger. Smothers Theatre at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. taikoproject.org. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3szshlB

iHeart Radio Wango Tango: Performers include Camila Cabello, the Chainsmokers, Diplo, Becky G, Lauv, Latto, Shawn Mendes and 5 Seconds of Summer, 5:30 p.m. June 4. Check the website for more performers. Doors open, 5 p.m. Tickets $49.50 and up. Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson. www.iheart.com/wango-tango

THEATER

Summer – The Donna Summer Musical: American Theatre Guild presents the musical by Robert Cary, Colman Domingo and Des McAnuff with music by Paul Jabara, Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer and other songwriters, opens 7:30 p.m. May 12. Show runs 8 p.m. May 13; 2 and 8 p.m. May 14; 1 and 6:30 p.m. May 15. Tickets $45 and up. Bank of America Performing Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. americantheatreguild.com/thousandoaks/shows/summer/

God of Carnage: A comedy-drama by Yasmina Reza about two sets of parents getting together to discuss a playground fight between each other’s sons, preview 8 p.m. May 12. Show opens, 8 p.m. May 13. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through May 29. Tickets $30 preview; $45. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.onstage411.com/carnage

Beloved: Road Theatre Co. presents a world premiere of the drama by Arthur Holden about parents who are shocked by a crime their teen son has committed, opens 8 p.m. May 13. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through June 19. Tickets for previews $15; $39; $15 seniors and students. The Road Theatre at the NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. www.roadtheatre.org

Spitting Feathers: A new comedy by Ron Harner, 8 p.m. May 13. Show runs 8 p.m. May 14-15. Tickets $25. Two Roads Theater, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. www.instagram.com/harnergram. www.eventbrite.com/e/spitting-feathers-tickets-308950267567

I Can’t Breathe: Pacific Opera Project presents a new opera by Leslie Burrs and Brandon J. Gibson about six people who lives are changed forever after interactions with law enforcement gone wrong, 8 p.m. May 13. Show also runs runs 6 p.m. May 14; 3 p.m. May 15. Tickets $20; $35; $60. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200.  elportaltheatre.com/pacificopera.html

Naturally Tan – One Woman’s Cross Cultural Path to Self-Worth: A solo comedy-drama, written and performed by Tanya Thomas, 8 p.m. May 14. Minimum age: 16. The show is directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Show also runs 8 p.m. May 21 and 28. Tickets $20; $18 seniors. Reservations: jgartdept@sbcglobal.net. ArtSpace Black Box Theater, 2956 School St., Simi Valley. Details about the show here: tanyathomas.com/naturallytan

Something Rotten: Canyon Theatre Guild presents the Broadway musical by Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell about a rival theater company — to William Shakespeare’s company — and how they come up with the musical theater idea to challenge the bard’s popularity, opens 8 p.m. May 14. Show runs 2 p.m. May 15; 8 p.m. May 21; 2 p.m. May 22; dates through June 18. Tickets $22; $19 ages 62 and older and ages 17 and younger. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. 661-799-2702. www.canyontheatre.org/somethingrotten

Hamlet: Antaeus Theatre Co. present the play by Shakespeare, previews 2 p.m. May 15 and 8 p.m. May 17-19. Opens 8 p.m. May 20. Show runs 8 p.m. Fridas; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday (except no matinee on May 21); 2 p.m. Sunday; through June 20. Also, 8 p.m. Mondays on June 6, 13 and 20. Tickets $20 previews; $40 all other performances. Kiki and David Gindler Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale. 818-506-1983. www.antaeus.org

ONGOING THEATER

On Gold Mountain: Lisa See’s novel “On Gold Mountain” is transformed into an outdoor opera for eight evenings, 7:30-9 p.m. May 12-15. Tickets $150. Music by Nathan Wang, with performances by Zhengyi Bai, Brooke Iva Lohman, Christine Oh, Paul Chwe MinChul An, Lily Smith and Jessica M. Choi. Chinese Garden of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 626-405-2100. huntington.org

The Theory of Relativity: A play with monologues, scenes and songs by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill that explore finding your own identity and how people are connected, 8 p.m. May 14-15. Minimum age: 16. Tickets $20 (purchase in advance). CSH Playhouse, Harter Hall, 21338 Dumetz Ave., Woodland Hills. theory.brownpapertickets.com/

Tootsie: The musical comedy by Robert Horn and David Yazbek, based on a story by Larry Gelbart and Don McGuire used for the 1982 film. Minimum age: 12. Show runs 8 p.m. May 12-13; 2 and 8 p.m. May 14; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday May 15. Tickets $39 and up. Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-982-2782. www.broadwayinhollywood.com

Bright Half Life: Road Theatre Co. presents the play by Tanya Barfield about life’s good and bad times for an interracial same-sex couple. Show runs 8 p.m. May 12; 2 p.m. May 14; 7:30 p.m. May 15; dates through May 22. Tickets $39; $15 seniors and students. NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. www.facebook.com/roadtheatre; roadtheatre.org

Live at the Purple Lounge: Crimson Square Theatre Co. presents a new comedy by Rachel Drayke, Caroline Patz, Kari Pickering, Elisabeth Tsubota and Faye Viviana, about women in the stand-up comedy business. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday, through May 22. Tickets $30. Beverly Hills Playhouse, 254 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills. www.crimsonsquare.org/buy-tickets

Williams-Williams & Miller – An Evening of One-Act Plays: Jamaica Moon Productions presents two plays by Tennessee Williams (“Moony’s Kid Don’t Cry” and “27 Wagons Full of Cotton”) and “Lou Gehrig Did Not Die of Cancer” by Jason Miller, directed by Gloria Gifford. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 7:30 p.m. Sunday, through June 12. Tickets $25. Gloria Gifford Conservatory, 6502 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. 310-366-5505. Tickets: bit.ly/3Kj0qeZ. www.gloriagiffordconservatory.com

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