Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Pepperdine University – Waves of Flags: The annual display of flags, both American and foreign, honors and remembers the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Flags are on display through Sept. 20; and lowered on Sept. 21. Alumni Park, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway (corner of Malibu Canyon Road), Malibu. www.pepperdine.edu/waves-of-flags
Remembering 9/11 – Patriots Day Car Show: Event includes a singing of the National Anthem by special guest soloist Terrell Edwards and a remembrance ceremony, 8:15 a.m. Sept. 9. Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. (donation requested). The car show, 8 a.m.-noon. Scheduled guests include Congressman Mike Garcia and Santa Clarita Mayor Jason Gibbs. Parking lot at Higher Vision Church, 28776 The Old Road, Valencia. 661-347-6307. Flyer: guardiansscv.org/911-event-flyer. guardiansscv.org/911-event
Encore Chorale of Santa Clarita: The musical art program for ages 55 and older is accepting registrations for a 12-week program of singing that begins on Sept. 8 and culminates with a holiday concert. The program is lead by conductor-pianist Alex Nizzoli. Auditions are not required. Rehearsals are 4-5:45 p.m. Fridays. Tuition fee $190 (includes sheet music and a CD highlighting the singer’s voice part). Rehearsals are at Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall. Register to attend in advance by phone, on the website or email: 301-261-5747; encorecreativity.org/register; or by email at [email protected]. More information about Encore Creativity for Older Adults: encorecreativity.org
Doors Open California: Register to visit California historic sites, some of which are rarely open to the public, Sept. 9-10. View the 70-plus statewide list and register for $20. californiapreservation.org/doca
Los Angeles Union Station Train Festival 2023 – A Celebration of Past, Present and Future: Los Angeles Union Station, along with Amtrak, Metro and Metrolink, present the festival that includes model train exhibits, tours of the building to learn about its history from 1939 opening, the artwork and the restoration, rail equipment on tracks from various decades, plus entertainment and shopping souvenirs. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 9-10. Free admission. Location, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles. www.unionstationla.com/happenings/train-festival-2023
Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival: The event includes curated artist vendors, artist chalk paintings and live music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 9-10. Free to attend. The festival is a benefit for FOOD Share of Ventura County and other local charities. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. www.facebook.com/vtaartandstreetpainting. www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/vaspf2023/2023-09-09/
Los Angeles Tequila Festival: The event includes tequila and mezcal tastings, mixology demonstrations, music, food trucks and an artisan market, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Minimum age: 21. The event is a fundraiser for the Andrés y Maria Cárdenas Family Foundation (www.cardenasfoundation.org). Tickets $95 (includes unlimited tequila tastings and a commemorative glass); $165 VIP (early entry at 12:30 p.m.; check the website for other perks); $40 for designated driver. Purchase tickets in advance online is recommended (tickets may be available at the door). The fest is a cashless event. Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles. www.latequilafest.com
San Fernando Valley Male Chorus: The chorus is seeking singers of all ages who enjoy four-part male harmony, accompanied by a band. Rehearsals, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 11 and subsequent Mondays. Last date for new singers to join is Oct. 2. The chorus is rehearsing for their annual holiday show, with a variety of seasonal songs, in December. No audition or ability to read music required. The chorus is a nonprofit organization with no political or religious affiliations. Enter parking lot from Haynes Street. Rehearsals are at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23838 Kittridge St., West Hills. Bob, 818-888-8345. Email: [email protected]. sfvmchorus.com
Grand National Truck Show: Enjoy viewing trucks, vans and SUVs of every make, model and style, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 16 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 17. Tickets $20 ages 13 and older; $10 ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and younger. Park through Gate 17, $17 (debit/credit card only). Fairplex Pomona, Expo Halls 4 and 6 and Redmond Street, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. fairplex.com/event/grand-national-truck-show. rodshows.com/GNTS
CicLAmini – North Hollywood: CicLAvia presents a mini-version of an opportunity to ride a bike, jog, run, roller skate, skateboard and walk on a street closed to cars and other motorized vehicles, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 17. The event is not a race; begin or stop when and where you want. People-powered traffic flows in two directions. Free to participate. Rain or shine. This version also includes get-to-know local businesses, street games, scavenger hunts and self-guided walking tours in the NoHo Arts District. The route: Lankershim Boulevard (between Chandler Boulevard and Camarillo Street); Chandler Boulevard (between Tujunga Avenue and Lankershim); Magnolia Boulevard (between Lankershim and Vineland Avenue). Check the website for other details and “rules of the route.” 213-355-8500. Email: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/ciclavia and www.ciclavia.org/mini_north_hollywood23
The Soraya: The 2023-2024 calendar of events at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts includes dance, music and “An Afternoon with David Sedaris.” Tickets on sale now. Location, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.facebook.com/TheSorayaStage. www.thesoraya.org
Wildlife Learning Center Sunset Safari Tours: A guided group tour of animals at the center, Sept. 23. Hours: 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Admission $20; $18 children. Reservations required in advance.The Wildlife Learning Center has been giving, since 2007, “displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals a home” (read more on the website). Also, for other tours ($16; $14 seniors and children; tinyurl.com/msmznttj). Location, 16027 Yarnell St., Sylmar. www.wildlifelearningcenter.org
Nights of the Jack: Tickets are on sale for the Halloween event that features illuminated jack-o-lanterns set in theme installations on a 3/4 of a mile walking trail, with live carving demonstrations, a souvenir shop, food trucks and, for ages 21 and older, the “Spookeasy” a full bar. Hours: 6-10 p.m. on selected dates from Sept. 29 to Oct. 31. No event on Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 17. Admission is by timed ticket only. No tickets sold at the door. No refunds. Rain does not cancel event. Parking pass $9.99 (required in order to park on the grounds). Admission prices $29.99 on weekdays; $39.99 Fridays and Sundays; $44.99 Saturdays; there is also a VIP “any time” price (purchase here: bit.ly/3BGHaXH). King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.nightsofthejack.com
SEPT. 11 REMEMBRANCE
Rose Hills Memorial Park Sept. 11 Field of Healing – Whittier: An American flag display that honors the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11 attacks is open for viewing, sunrise to sunset through Sept. 20. Use the main entrance at gate one, 3888 Workman Hill Road, Whittier. Details: www.rosehills.com/discover-rose-hills/upcoming-events
El Segundo Firefighters Pancake Breakfast: Fire Station One hosts the event that includes a remembrance honoring the victims and first responders of 9/11, 8-11 a.m. Sept. 10. Donation for the breakfast. Proceeds go to local charities. The event takes place in front of the fire station, 314 Main St., El Segundo. www.elsegundofd.org/home-fire. Details: tinyurl.com/446u9aah
Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial – Always Remember: Two events: an informal ceremony at 6:45 a.m. Sept. 11 (Beverly Hills Fire Department Headquarters, 445 N. Rexford Drive). Remembrance in-person and online, 5:30-6 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Memorial Garden (on the grounds of the Beverly Hills Fire Department, 445 N. Rexford Drive; northwest corner of Rexford and South Santa Monica Boulevard). Watch the online ceremony: beverlyhills.org/live. The memorial garden is open, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. daily (310-281-2700; beverlyhills911memorial.org). Flyer: tinyurl.com/4jnnknw8
Sept. 11 Remembrance – Alhambra: The Alhambra Fire and Police departments hold a ceremony, 9 a.m. Sept. 11. Fire Station 71, 301 N. First St., Alhambra. Details: tinyurl.com/3fkuncxk
Los Angeles Fire Department 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony: The event includes bagpipers, a LAFD helicopter flyover and LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore ring “10-Bells” during the program, 9 a.m. Special guests include Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass; Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Robert Luna; Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire Chief Anthony Marrone. The program will be available to watch live stream here: vimeo.com/showcase/lafd-pio. Los Angeles Fire Department – Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way, Los Angeles. www.lafd.org
Sept. 11 Remembrance: The commemoration service, 6 p.m. Sept. 11. Location, in front of Glendora City Hall, 116 E. Foothill Blvd., (corner of Glendora Avenue and Foothill Boulevard). cityofglendora.org
City of Rosemead’s Never Forget 9/11 ceremony: A “Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony,” 6 p.m. Sept. 11. Civic Center Plaza, 8838 E. Valley Blvd. 626-569-2160. See the Sept. 4 post: www.facebook.com/rosemeadca
Sept. 11 remembrance activity
Remember the Sky: The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in NYC is encouraging the public to take a photo of the sky wherever you are on Sept. 11 — regardless of the weather — and post it to their Instagram and other social media. The organizers ask the public to post their photo early in the day. Use the tag @911memorial, and also use hashtags #NeverForget911 and #rememberthesky (all lower case). Details on how to post your photo to Instagram, and also to Facebook, TikTok and X. (use appropriate hashtags and the tag): tinyurl.com/yrvafpr9. Details: www.911memorial.org/remember-sky
Visit the Sept. 11 memorials
Alhambra Fire Department Headquarters, Station 71: A plus-500-pound steel artifact from the World Trade Center is on display at the memorial that honors the firefighters who worked to save lives on Sept. 11. Location, 301 N. First St., Alhambra. https://www.cityofalhambra.org/183/9-11-Memorial
Beverly Hills Memorial Garden: The memorial is open, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. The memorial garden is located on the grounds of the Beverly Hills Fire Department, 445 N. Rexford Drive (northwest corner of Rexford and South Santa Monica Boulevard). Details: tinyurl.com/539vvd9e
Los Angeles Fire Department’s Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center: A display of a 23-ton and approximately 22-foot tall steel column that was originally part of the lobby structure at the south tower of the World Trade Center. Location, 1700 Stadium Way, Los Angeles.
Manhattan Beach Sept. 11 Memorial: The Manhattan Beach Fire Department received two steel beams from the World Trade Center. The beams are upright on a concrete platform where the words “We shall never forget” are inscribed. The memorial is located at Manhattan Beach Fire Department Station No. 1, 400 15th St. (at Valley Drive). Details: bit.ly/33g2oJF
Los Angeles Beautification Team’s 9/11 Remembrance: LABT planted 83 trees in June 2002 in memory of California residents who were killed on Sept. 11. North Hollywood Park, South, 11430 Chandler Blvd. (at Magnolia Boulevard), North Hollywood. Email: [email protected]. 323-962-2163. Video on the history of the trees: hbteam.org/featured-projects/911-memorial-tree-plantings/
City of Redondo Beach 9/11 Memorial: A 300-pound section of an inner beam from one of the World Trade Center towers is a gift from the New York Fire Department to the Redondo Beach Fire and Police associations with the request that people may be able to visit it and remember that it represents the victims of Sept. 11. Redondo Beach City Hall, 415 Diamond St. www.redondo.org/about/911_memorial.asp
The 9/11 Memorial at Los Angeles Fire Department Station 88: The Memorial Fountain in front of the station has a 750-pound piece from the destroyed World Trade Center and a 100-pound piece of limestone from the Pentagon. The public may view the memorial daily at 5101 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Contact Carrie Konjoyan, volunteer coordinator, 818-406-8013. lafdheroes.com/
Signal Hill Unity Monument: The monument is a sculpture by Patrick Vogel and was dedicated in 2002. 2271 Temple Ave., Signal Hill. artslb.org/public-art/unity-monument/ and www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=100534
ONGOING EVENTS
Smorgasburg Los Angeles: Explore the open air food and drink market, some are vegan, plus vendors selling creative, eclectic merchandise, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10 and subsequent Sundays. Family-friendly beer garden. The market runs every Sunday. Check the website or Facebook for current vendors. Free admission. Absolutely no pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com and www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/
America’s Got Talent: Be in the audience and see who wins Season 18 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent when the show films at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Sept. 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. Join host Terry Crews and judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. Minimum age: 8. Location, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Get free tickets here: https://on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Americas_Got_Talent
Explore Vatican – Immersive Experience: Get a taste of visiting the Vatican and learn about the art, architecture and history, through September 15. Admission is by time (noon-6 p.m.) and date. Tickets $30 and up for ages 12-59; $28 for ages 60 and older and full time students; $21 and up for ages 4-11; VIP tickets available. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets sold at the door. Location, 516 S. Mission Road, Los Angeles. explorevatican.com/los-angeles/#experience
Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience: Drop-in to a 360-degree, two-story high projection show to experience the Dutch artist’s drawings, paintings and sketches. Hours: timed admission on various dates through Oct. 15. Admission $34.90 ages 13 and older; $29.90 ages 65 and older; $20.90 ages 4-12; VIP admission is also available. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. vangoghexpo.com/los-angeles/#
Bubble World: The Experience: Fun meets science as you wander through 10 plus rooms and immerse yourself into a world of bubbles, extended through Nov. 5. Tickets $31.90; $27.90 ages 65 and older; $23.90 ages 4-14. VIP tickets, group bundles and family passes are also available. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. For more information, feverup.com/m/127769
ART
CSUN Art Galleries: A reception for two current exhibits, “The EVAC Project: Experiencing Veterans and Art Collaboration” (in the West Gallery through Sept. 28) and “Permutations: The Work of Robert Bassler” (in the Main Gallery through Oct. 14) is held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 7. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Parking $9.50 (closest lot to the gallery is lot E6, enter from Halsted Street). Cal State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. Gallery location: Art and Design Center, on North University Drive (Plummer Street), between Etiwanda and Lindley avenues. 818-677-2156. www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/art-galleries
Galerie Lakaye: “Haiti Dreaming: Rare Works from the 60s and 70s,” with paintings and sculptures from 22 artists. Opening reception, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 9. Gallery hours: Call or send an email to make an appointment. Exhibit runs through Nov. 11. Location, 1550 N. Curson Ave., Los Angeles. 323-528-4076. Email: [email protected]. www.galerielakaye.com
Hannah Hoffman Gallery: “Luz Carabaño: encuentros.” Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 9. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 21. Location, 2504 W. Seventh St., second floor, Los Angeles. 213-263-9681. Email: [email protected]. Carabaño’s Instagram: tinyurl.com/33nkw7x9. hannahhoffman.la/
Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration – Blazing Star Arts Fused Glass: Bonnie Quintanilla and Sue Wolhaupter created more than 100 pieces of fine art fused glass for the show and sale. Meet the artists at a reception, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 10. Also, a second meet-and-greet, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 8. The glass art is inspired by the Western National Parks and Recreation Areas. Sales benefit the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Oct. 29. Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. Visitor Center, 805, 370-2302. Email for the artists: [email protected]. blazingstararts.com
Gagosian Gallery: “Derrick Adams: Come as You Are,” paintings. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 28. Location, 456 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills. 310-271-9400. www.derrickadams.com. gagosian.com/locations/beverly-hills/
ONGOING ART
L.A. Louver: “The Flower Show,” a group show with more than 50 artists interpreting flowers in their art. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday (summer hours). Exhibit runs through Sept. 8. Location, 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Details: tinyurl.com/28rucv4w
Nicodim Gallery: “Thania Petersen: Zamunda Forever.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 9. Location, 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions
Nonaka-Hill Gallery, Highland: “Rokubey Kiyomizu VIII: Ceramic Sight,” sculptures. Gallery hours: noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 16. Location, 720 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-450-9409. www.nonaka-hill.com/exhibitions/60-rokubey-kiyomizu-viii-ceramic-sight/
Nonaka-Hill Gallery, Melrose: “Megumi Shinozaki: Now/Then,” flower-based artwork. Gallery hours: noon-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Sept. 16. Location, 6917 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. www.nonaka-hill.com/exhibitions/61-megumi-shinozaki-now-then/
Thinkspace Projects: “Yosuke Ueno: Beautiful Noise” (Gallery I); “Dan Lydersen: Plasticine Dream” (Gallery II); “Floyd Strickland: Super Rich Kids” (Gallery III); Priscilla S. Flores: Where the Spirit Meets the Skin” (Gallery IV); “Allison Bamcat: Fish Fingers” (the Doghouse Gallery). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Sept. 23. Location, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. Email: [email protected]. thinkspaceprojects.com
Corey Helford Gallery: “Camilla D’Errico: Nurtured by Nature” and “Luke Chueh: Peering Through the Darkness.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and by appointment. Exhibits run through Sept. 30. Location, 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Hauser & Wirth – West Hollywood: “Jenny Holzer: Ready for You When You Are,” recent paintings, “curse” tablets and kinetic displays. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 21. Location, 8980 Santa Monica Blvd. 424-404-1200. hauserwirth.com
BOOKS
Zibby’s Bookshop: Joanne Greene discusses “By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go,” 6 p.m. Sept. 7. Jennifer Hamm discusses “One Friday in Napa,” 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Laura Belgray discusses “Tough Titties – On Living Your Best Life When You’re in the F-ing Worst,” 6 p.m. Sept. 12. Reservations required to attend all events; make a reservation on the website. Location, 1113 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 424-387-1744. www.facebook.com/zibbybooks. www.zibbysbookshop.com
Diesel, a Bookstore: Dan O’Brien discusses and signs “Survivor’s Notebook” (poems), “From Scarsdale” (memoir) and “True Story: A Trilogy” (plays), 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7. James Ellroy discusses “The Enchanters,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Beth and Boyd Morrison discuss and sign “The Last True Templar (Tales of the Lawless Land: Book Two),” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Mike Rothschild discusses and signs “Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19. For reserved seating, purchase one copy of the book in advance on the event tab on the website page. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. dieselbookstore.com
Book Soup: Jennifer Hamm discusses “One Friday in Napa,” 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Chris Yogerst discusses “The Warner Brothers,” 7 p.m. Sept. 8. Laura Belgray discusses “Tough Titties – On Living Your Best Life When You’re in the F-ing Worst,” 7 p.m. Sept. 11. John Manuel Arias discusses “Where There Was Fire,” 7 p.m. Sept. 12. Emily Habeck discusses “Shark Heart – A Love Story,” 7 p.m. Sept. 13. Hal Hershfield discusses “Your Future Self – How to Make Tomorrow Better,” 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Tom Kemper discusses “The Monkees – Made in Hollywood,” 7 p.m. Sept. 18. Marcos McPeek Villatoro discusses “Speak of It: A Memoir,” 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: Laura Picklesimer discusses “Kill for Love,” 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Donn Swaby reads from his children’s book “It’ll Be Irie- Staying True to Yourself,” 11 a.m. Sept. 9. Nikkolas Smith reads from his children’s book “The Artivist,” 11 a.m. Sept. 10. Tori Eldridge discusses “The Ninja’s Oath,” 7 p.m. Sept. 13. James Ellroy discusses “The Enchanters,” 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Richard Osman discusses “The Last Devil to Die,” 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com
Sara Aviles: The author, a California Realtor, presents and signs her book “Confessions of a Section 8 Landlord,” 1-4 p.m. Sept. 9. The Open Book, 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (second floor, next to the escalator and above the Veggie Grill at the Village,), Woodland Hills. 747-226-0334. theopenbook.net/woodland-hills-location
Edward Cahill: Debut novel book launch for “Disorderly Men,” and a conversation with author Rasheed Newson, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4evvas27. Chevalier’s Books, 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com
Lee Goldberg: The author, interviewed by author Michael Connelly, discusses his latest book “Malibu Burning,” 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Connelly will discuss his new book “Desert Star.” The books discussed will be for sale at the event. Doors open, 5 p.m. Free to attend but make a reservation. Event is presented by the City of Agoura Hills. Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court. 818-597-7361. Details: tinyurl.com/yx9ck5v9
Autobooks–Aerobooks: Lou Hart discusses and signs “Roland “The Hawaiian” Leong: Drag Racing’s Iconic Top Fuel Owner & Tuner,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 23. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/
Barnes & Noble – Media City Center: Doug McIntyre reads from and signs “Frank’s Shadow,” 2 p.m. Sept. 24 (www.dougmcintyre.com). Patty Paul reads from, answers questions and signs “Exploring Other Lifetimes: Memoir of a Soul’s Journey,” 2 p.m. Sept. 30 (Paul attended Burbank’s John Bourroughs High School when she was Patty Emrick; www.facebook.com/PattyPaul.LivingWisdom/). Location, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. 818-558-1383. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2715
CHARITY/FUNDRAISER/VOLUNTEER
San Fernando Valley Master Choral’s Cabaret in the Valley: A fundraiser with chorale members and professional guest soloists performing barbershop, Broadway and Disney songs and opera, 6 p.m. Sept. 9. Tickets $30 (for live stream on YouTube); $50 (in-person). Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, 12355 Moorpark St. www.sfvmc.com
Ahead With Horses – Online Auction and Art Show: The online auction bidding of Ahead With Horses student art opens Sept. 16 and runs through Sept. 22. Tickets $10 (tickets to event or make a donation and to register to bid: givebutter.com/c/AWHartshow2023). All art pieces will be on display at the in-person show. Art not sold online will be available for purchase at the show. The Art Show, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 23 (10157 Johanna Ave., Shadow Hills). Proceeds go to “support our move to our forever home.” Learn about the organization here: aheadwithhorsesla.org. 818-767-6373. Email: [email protected]. aheadwithhorsesla.org/events/
TreePeople’s Once Upon a Canyon Night: Comedy Night with Tehran and Friends, 8 p.m. Sept. 9 ($20). Improvised Shakespeare Co., 8 p.m. Sept. 23 ($35). Haunted Hacienda – A Theatrical Reading, 8 p.m. Oct. 28-29 ($20). Purchase tickets in advance. Proceeds help TreePeople’s programs and work. Directions: www.treepeople.org/directions. S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre, 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills. treepeople.org/canyonnights
Cancer Support Community’s Celebration of Hope Garden Party and Awards Dinner: The fundraiser includes live and silent auctions, an awards ceremony and dinner, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 17. Dress code: business/cocktail attire for outdoor garden; suggestion of flats for women. Tickets $150. Also, $25 for in-person wine pull tickets and $50 for in-person mystery box tickets. Reservations required by Sept. 8 (tinyurl.com/b8a6u2zd). Proceeds go to fund programs for cancer education and support for adults and children affected by cancer. Los Robles Greens, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. 805-379-4777. www.cancersupportvvsb.org. www.facebook.com/cancersupportVVSB. www.cancersupportvvsb.org/celebration-of-hope
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
DISCUSSION
Culinary Historians of Southern California: Author and culinary tour guide George Geary discusses “History of California Foods and Iconic Restaurants,” 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9. Free, but register in advance to attend: tinyurl.com/2ryhs73z. Use garage parking at 524 S. Flower St., Los Angeles (take ticket for parking with you and get it validated if you have a library card; see details on the website for parking instructions). Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. Updates/upcoming: www.facebook.com/chsocal. www.chsocal.org
History of the Verdugo Family: The Little Landers Historical Society presents a talk by Donald Urquidez, a direct descendant of the Verdugo Family, 1 p.m. Sept. 9. Donation $3. 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
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
Northridge Farmers Market: A certified market, 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Location, 9301 Tampa Ave. Coastal Pacific Farmers Markets, 805-643-6458. coastalpacificmarkets.com/locations/northridge
MUSEUM
Craft in America: Sept. 9: “Influences/Influencers: California Fibers,” group show, through Dec. 2. Opening reception, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 9. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free admission. Location, 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.facebook.com/CraftinAmerica. craftinamerica.org/page/center
Discovery Cube Los Angeles: Sept. 16: “Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer,” the first-ever museum exhibit using the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, where children will have mental and physical challenges to solve puzzles, learn about balance and reflexes and creative problem solving, through Feb. 19 (tinyurl.com/4zcw78s7). Hands-on exhibits make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $18 ages 15-61; $17 ages 62 and older; $16 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube. www.discoverycube.org
Descanso Gardens: Tickets are on sale now for “Carved,” a display of lit-up jack-o-lanterns and other installations, for dates Oct. 6-29 (tickets must be purchased in advance; $35-$45; $25-$30 children; tinyurl.com/4f56m8nx). Also, for “Enchanted — Forest of Light,” Nov. 19-Jan. 7 (tickets must be purchased in advance; prices vary per date; www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-tickets). Regular garden hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and student with valid ID; $5 ages 5-12. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org
La Brea Tar Pits: The Fall schedule for the “Excavator Tour” begins and includes a look at the Fossil Lab, historic excavation sites and Project 23 (live excavations), 1 p.m. weekdays; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekends. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $15; $12 ages 62 and older and students with ID; $7 ages 3-12. Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
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. 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
Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibits: “Sherman Indian School: 100 + Years of Education and Resilience,” through May (theautry.org/exhibitions/sherman-indian-school). “Imagined Wests,” how Southern California tells stories about the West through the museum’s collection of objects including art, clothing, pop culture and toys (theautry.org/exhibitions/imagined-wests). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $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
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 due to storm-related damage. Check website or Facebook for re-opening and also for off-site programs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Parking $15 before 5 p.m.; $18 after 5 p.m. (in the blue structure parking lot; entrance to the blue structure is on Figueroa Boulevard at 39th Street.). Location, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. www.caamuseum.org and www.facebook.com/CAAMinLA/
California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Maya: The Exhibition,” with artifacts from the ancient Maya of Mexico and Central America. Also, “Mystery of the Maya” IMAX film (see admission for film alone or in combination with the exhibit). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits. Admission to “Maya: The Exhibition” is $21.95 ages 18-64; $19.95 ages 65 and older and ages 13-17; $14.95 ages 3-12 (bit.ly/3zfD8DA). Location, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
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 exhibits: “Remain in Light: Visions of Homeland and Diaspora,” through Oct. 15; “Gala Porras-Kim: The weight of a patina of time,” through Oct. 29; “Janyak: Armenian Art of Knots and Loops,” through Feb. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Parking directions: enter from Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, turn left into the pay-by-space area of Lot 4 (198 Westwood Plaza). Location, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. https://fowler.ucla.edu/
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Pastel Portraits: Drawn from Life?” through Sept. 17. “Giacomo Ceruti: A Compassionate Eye,” realistic portraits from the 18th century Italian artist, through Oct. 29. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required for now (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking $20 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Location, Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
The Getty Villa: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Horse and Rider from Albania,” a bronze statuette, from about 500 BCE, found in 2018 and on display to Jan. 29. Ongoing special exhibit: “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/
Grammy Museum: A special pop-up exhibit “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (at the Grammy Museum),” with Taylor Swift concert costumes and a music video, through Sept. 18 (fourth floor theater gallery; grammymuseum.org/event/i-can-see-you-taylors-version). Ongoing special exhibits: “Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience,” through winter 2024. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Admission $18; $15 ages 65 and older; $12 ages 5-17 and college students with ID. Location, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-725-5700. grammymuseum.org
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: “Pokémon x Kogei: Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft,” through Jan. 7. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission. The museum is at Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Don’t Fence Me In: Coming of Age in America’s Concentration Camps,” through Oct. 1 (www.janm.org/exhibits/dont-fence-me-in). Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed on national holidays. Admission: $16; $7 ages 62 and older and children; free for ages 5 and younger (timed advance tickets required; no walk-ins). Location, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum. janm.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “Afro-Atlantic Histories,” through Sept. 10 (the touring exhibit originated in Brazil). “Women Defining Women in Contemporary Art of the Middle East and Beyond,” through Sept. 24. “Light, Space, Surface: Selections from LACMA’s Collection,” through Oct. 1. “Eternal Medium: Seeing the World in Stone,” through Feb. 11. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $21; $16 ages 65 and older and students ages 18 and older with a valid ID; free for ages 17 and younger (reserving/purchasing an advance, timed-entry online is recommended; prices are for residents of Los Angeles County). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
LA Plaza Cocina: The museum is dedicated to Mexican food and cuisine. The museum has a teaching kitchen and a store with culinary-related ingredients, cookbooks, decorative items and utensils used in making Mexican cuisine. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday). Free admission. The museum is part of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Location, 555 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. 323-397-8365. Email: [email protected]. lapca.org/
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.org
Museum of Contemporary Art: Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission is free but an advance online timed-entry ticket is required. Special exhibits are $18; $10 seniors and students; free for ages 11 and younger. Locations: the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles; MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-633-5351. www.moca.org/visit
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. themuseumsfvnow.org/
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students with an ID; $7 ages 3-12. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Corvettes in Competition – Racing America’s Sports Car.” “Inside Tesla – Supercharging the Electric Revolution,” prototypes of Tesla vehicles, historical perspective and design study, through Oct. 22. “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: Docent-led museum tours: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (tours are available on Sunday throughout the year). Donation $10. Rancho Camulos is the only National Historic Landmark in Ventura County. Directions: from the 5 Freeway, take the exit to Highway 126, travel 3.5 miles west of the Ventura County Line. The entrance is on the south side of the roadway. The museum is two miles east of Piru. Location, 5146 E. Telegraph Road. 805-521-1501. Email: [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 has been extended to Jan. 28. Regular museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Santa Monica History Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Coming Out West: LGBTQ+ Elders Share Their Stories,” through Dec. 17. Hours: 3-8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $5; free for ages 11 and younger. Location, 1350 Seventh St., Santa Monica. 310-395-2290. www.santamonicahistory.org
Skirball Cultural Center: Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed for Jewish and national holidays (www.skirball.org/visit). Admission is by advance time-entry ticket for special exhibits, including “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball,” ($18; $15 seniors and students with ID; $13 ages 2-12; regular admission $12; $9 seniors and students; $7 ages 2-12; www.skirball.org/visit). Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 9-10 (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
Five for Fighting: Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik performs with a string quartet, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7-8. Tickets $57 and up. Bank of American Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/five-for-fighting
Hollywood Bowl: Bach and Mendelssohn: Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Masaaki Suzuki, with violinist Martin Chalifour, 8 p.m. Sept. 7 ($6 and up; tinyurl.com/mv9av8jw). Maxwell – Fireworks Finale, 8 p.m. Sept. 8 (with Pink Sweat$; $15 and up); 8 p.m. Sept. 9 (with SiR; $28 and up) and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 (with Raveena; $20 and up); see details for each show here: tinyurl.com/2p8rrhx3. The Lumineers, with James Bay, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 ($63 and up; tinyurl.com/mrxabtzn). Location, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/
Under the Oaks – Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum: “An Evening with Leonard Cohen,” Sept. 8. “A Midsummer Night’s Music,” classical, Sept. 15. “The Horizons of Time,” contemporary classical, Sept. 22. “HOL (Holly Gottlieb, with Liz Bee and Courtney Preis), Sept. 29. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.Tickets $25. Location, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com/under-the-oaks/
Oxnard Jazz Festival: The festival includes blues, jazz, Latin, R&B and soul music. Performers include: Eric Benet, DW3, Spyro Gyra, Ray Jaurique and the Uptown Brothers, the Original Lakeside, Kim and Kayla Waters, Deniece Williams on Sept. 9; and “Picante, a Latin Music Celebration! with Louie Cruz Beltran, Ricardo Lemvo, Kleber Jorge, Catina de Luna, Monograma, La Marcha Sound and Isaiah Venegas on Sept. 10. Shows begin at 11 a.m. both days. Gates open, 10 a.m. Bring your pwn picnic or purchase from food trucks. Tickets $85 lawn seating; $20 ages 5-12 lawn seating; free for ages 3 and younger but register for the free ticket when purchasing; $125 reserved table seating; Oxnard Beach Park, 1601 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. www.oxnardjazzfestival.com
An Afternoon of Music: Tenor Marco Antonio Lozano, lyric soprano Christa Stevens and pianist Milos Veljkovic perform, 1 p.m. Sept. 9. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. Details: tinyurl.com/yc7rdeye
Taylor Goldsmith: The lead singer-songwriter for Dawes performs an acoustic concert, 6:45 p.m. Sept. 9. Tickets $70. Limited VIP parking $30. Pre-order food, beer/wine in advance. Reservations required in advance. Presented by Santa Monica Mountains Fund in conjunction with Tiny Porch Concerts. Proceeds go to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund. Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Highway, Agoura Hills. www.samofund.org/blog/samo-fund-presents-a-night-with-taylor-goldsmith
Cool Cat – Adam Schoenberg: The world premiere of Schoenberg’s fanfare inspired by the late mountain lion P-22, commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, opens the concert “The Planets,” 8 p.m. Sept. 12. The concert is performed by the philharmonic, conducted by Karen Kamensek, with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, and the Pacific Chorale with Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No.1 and Holst’s The Planets. Tickets $6 and up. Location, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/y6djf9nn
Jacob Collier: The Grammy Award winner performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, 8 p.m. Sept. 13. Tickets $17 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.jacobcollier.com/#/. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/3x6wy7sm
Greek Theatre: Van Morrison, with Taj Mahal, 7 p.m. Sept. 17 and 19 ($59.50). Location, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. www.lagreektheatre.com/
Carl Verheyen: The guitarist from the rock band Supertramp performs, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets $44 and up. Bank of American Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/carl-verheyen
Andrew von Oeyen: The pianist performs his classical program “Angels and Demons,” 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Tickets $30. Raitt Recital Hall at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts At Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. www.vonoeyen.com. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/2knfrjzu
Charlotte de Witte: “All Night Long” from the Belgian techno DJ, 9 p.m. Sept. 29. Minimum age: 18. Tickets $52.50. Shrine Expo Hall, 700 W. 32nd St., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/charlottedewittemusic. www.axs.com/venues/114364/shrine-expo-hall-los-angeles-tickets
Los Angeles Folk Festival: Two dates, 6 p.m. Oct. 7-8. Tickets $90 and up. Directions and parking: www.theford.com/visit/getting-here. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Los Angeles. 323-850-2000. Details: tinyurl.com/3w7s63v9. www.theford.com
Sting, with Joe Sumner: 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $119 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. sting.com. www.hollywoodbowl.com. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/5fua6m6j
The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie – Give Up and Transatlanticism: The 20th anniversary of both albums, to be played in full on three nights: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 (with the Beths; $100 and up); 7 p.m. Oct. 15 (with Built to Spill; $59 and up); 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 (with Iron & Wine; $39.50 and up). Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com. Details for all three shows and tickets: tinyurl.com/2ncxjnrf
THEATER
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party Los Angeles: An impromptu, open mic/variety show that includes local singers hoping for a chance to perform, 7 p.m. Sept. 7-8. Caruso guides the evening with Billy Stritch on piano. Interested singers for these L.A. dates, send an email for details to: [email protected]. Tickets $40; $50 for a cocktail table seating (must purchase two tickets). Read about the New York show, celebrating its 20th year in 2023, here: www.castpartynyc.com/about.html. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/castparty.html
A Streetcar Named Desire: Collaborative Artists Ensemble presents Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play, 8 p.m. Sept. 8. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; 3 and 8 p.m. Sept. 24; runs through Oct. 1. Tickets $30. Sherry Theatre, 11052 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. www.eventbrite.com/e/a-streetcar-named-desire-tickets-681862016647
The Prom: The Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, written by Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin and Matthew Sklar, about what happens when a small-town student announces she wants to take her girlfriend to the prom, 8 p.m. Sept. 8. Minimum age: 14. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 1. Tickets $33; $28 seniors and students; a fee is added. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. 805-583-7900. www.svvac.org/mainstage
Smokus Pocus: Magic by Ben Zabin, 9 p.m. Sept. 9. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $35; $50 for a cocktail table for two (must purchase two tickets). El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. A glimpse of the show: www.smokuspocus.com. Tickets: elportaltheatre.com/smokuspocus.html
Cirque Mechanics’ Zephyr – Whirlwind of Circus: Contemporary circus theatrics, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Tickets $30; $50; $60. Smothers Theatre at at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts At Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/yc7xabnh
ONGOING THEATER
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: William Shakespeare’s play. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and 21. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. theatricum.com/midsummer-nights-dream/
Macbeth: William Shakespeare’s play. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 23. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. theatricum.com/macbeth
Elephant Shavings: A world premiere of a play by Ron Sossi, the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble artistic director, about finding enlightenment. Show runs 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. on Fridays (Sept. 8, 22 and 29). Also, 8 p.m. Sept. 18. Show runs through Oct. 1. Tickets $27 and up on other dates. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com
A Slight Ache: Dance On Productions presents Harold Pinter’s play about fear and loathing. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 1. This is a visiting production at the theater. Tickets $20. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-477-2055, Ext. 2. www.odysseytheatre.com
Queen Margaret’s Version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses: The play by William Shakespeare. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. Details: tinyurl.com/2ttubbhk
A Perfect Ganesh: The play by Terrence McNally about travelers in India. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 and 16; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets: upper tier, $30; $20 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seating $48; $35 seniors and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. theatricum.com. theatricum.com/a-perfect-ganesh
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