Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Halloween at Sunland Recreation Center: The event has a “Nightmare Before Christmas” theme and includes includes costume contests, a trick-or-treat “village,” carnival games and prizes, and a “glow-in-the-dark haunted hunt” on the center’s field, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Location, 8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland. 818-767-6151. www.laparks.org/reccenter/sunland. Flyer: tinyurl.com/4u4ubbtv
Halloween at Branford Recreation Center: The event’s “Alice in Wonderland” theme is “We’re All Mad Here” includes costume contests (see the flyer for contest times by age groups; ages 4 and younger, 5:30 p.m.: tinyurl.com/59ajrn65), carnival games, music, face painting, candy and refreshments, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Location, in the gymnasium, 13306 Branford St., Arleta. 818-893-4923. www.laparks.org/reccenter/branford
Halloween at Lanark Recreation Center: The event has a “Beetlejuice” theme and includes arts and crafts, candy, costume contest, and games, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 31. In addition, as a fundraiser, the event has a black light “Balloon Room” (entry is $2 per person or $ for three people; funds raised go to the public advisory board at Lanark for its effort to improve the park and parking). Location, 21816 Lanark St., Canoga Park. 818-883-1503. www.laparks.org/reccenter/lanark. Details and the flyer: www.facebook.com/LanarkRC/
Halloween – Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks: Check the website for events at Los Angeles city parks. Some events have fees for haunted houses and food/drinks; check the individual recreation center for details and their event flyer. List of LA Department of Recreation and Parks Halloween 2024 events: tinyurl.com/5n6ybdt8
Ventura County Farm Day: Learn about agriculture and farming during the 12th annual self-guided tour in Ventura County, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 2. Check the map for details and guidelines at each location. Free to attend, but register in advance to save time checking in at the locations (https://my805tix.com/e/vcfarmday). No dogs or any other pets allowed. Locations include: Camarillo, Fillmore, Ojai, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Saticoy, Somis and Ventura. The event is presented by Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG). Download the map from the website. 805-901-0213. venturacountyfarmday.com
Main Street Canoga Park’s Día de los Muertos Festival: The 24th annual cultural event includes a display of ofrendas (altars), art and dance activities, chalk art display, a Día de los Muertos community procession, dance and musical performances, a classic car show, food trucks and vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3. Opening ceremony by Aztec Dancers, 10 a.m. Also, a “La Catrina” costume contest, 1 p.m. (main stage). Free admission. Rain or shine event. Sherman Way between Canoga Avenue and Topanga Canyon Boulevard. 818-346-7480. Information on setting up an ofrenda in the event’s public altar area: www.mainstreetcanogapark.la/ofrendas. Frequently asked questions: www.mainstreetcanogapark.la/faqs. www.mainstreetcanogapark.la/about-1. www.facebook.com/DiaDeLosMuertosFestival. www.mainstreetcanogapark.la/
Political Collectibles Show and Sale: The Southern California chapter of the American Political Items Collectors hold the event that includes vintage campaign items, books, paper items, posters plus pop culture and World War II home front memorabilia, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10. Admission $3; free for ages 12 and younger. TAS Activities Center, 18200 Rinaldi Place (enter off Chimineas Avenue), Northridge. Tom Morton, 818-644-9231. Flyer: www.facebook.com/groups/310641642116/
ONGOING HALLOWEEN AND FALL EVENTS
Nights of the Jack: Family-friendly Halloween event with illuminated jack-o-lanterns set in theme installations on a nearly one-mile walking trail, plus live pumpkin carving demonstrations, face painting, a psychic, a souvenir shop, food trucks and, for ages 21 and older, a “Spookeasy” bar, 6-10:30 p.m. through Nov. 2. Admission, however, is by timed ticket only: time slots from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. No tickets sold at the door. No refunds. Rain does not cancel event. Details about attending: nightsofthejack.com/faq/. Parking pass $9.99 (required in order to park on the grounds). Admission $29.99 and up (price varies by day of the week; plus fees); free for ages 2 and younger; there is also a VIP “any time” price. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.nightsofthejack.com
Día de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park: The event with the theme “Finding Peace Through Memories and Hope for the Future” includes 19 ofrendas (altars) created by individual artists and organizations. The ofrenda installations are on display, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through Nov. 2. Location, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org/event/downtown-dia-de-los-muertos
Forneris Farms – Happiness Is…a Corn Maze!: Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip, Peanuts Worldwide selected the Mission Hills-based Forneris Farms (one of more than 75 farms in North America to be selected) to create a “Peanuts” maze. The Forneris Farms maze covers two and a half acres — Snoopy inside of a smiling jack-o-lantern. Maze hours: 1-5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 2-3. Admission: corn maze $15 plus a required $5 for “Pumpkin Patch” entry (see details on the website). The farm’s “Pumpkin Patch” and market are open, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (fornerisfarms.com/pumpkin-patch). Frequently asked questions: fornerisfarms.com/know-before-you-go. No pets allowed. Forneris Farms is cash-only for all events and farm market purchases. Location, 15200 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. 818-361-0714. www.facebook.com/FornerisFarms. fornerisfarms.com/corn-maze
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood: Event includes eight haunted houses, “Terror Tram” and scare zones. Hours: 7 p.m. (end time varies) on selected dates through Nov. 3. Minimum age recommended: 13. Details on the experience, costume guidelines, ticket options and parking (www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us/about). Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us
ART
Aaron Osborne – All in the Cards: A pop-up immersive art exhibition. Opening night, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 1 (reservations are required: www.eventbrite.com/e/all-in-the-cards-tickets-1039229351967). Exhibit runs through Dec. 16 and is by appointment only, 626-791-0950. Location, 6007 Waring Ave., Hollywood. www.aaronosborneart.com/
CHARITY, FUNDRAISER, VOLUNTEER
Children’s Hospital Halloween Greeting Card Drive: Choose a card from the website (three design choices and patients color the cards after receiving) and write a message to a child in the hospital. Website gives guidelines for writing a message. Cards will be printed out and hand-delivered with a “goody bag” by a member of the CHLA’s Child Life team. An anonymous donor has pledged to give $1 per card — up to $50,000 — to the hospital through Oct. 31. Details: chla.org/halloween
New Horizons’ Power of the Purse – Empowering Women, Bridging Generations!: A two-part fundraiser for the nonprofit on Nov. 3: A vendor boutique and interactive activities, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (free admission to the boutique). A High Tea luncheon and program — guest speaker Natasha Gregson Wagner — 12:30-2:30 p.m. The luncheon also includes a raffle of designer, vintage and celebrity-owned purses (Tickets $140 and up for the luncheon and program (reservations required). Funds raised go to programs and services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Parking, 8726 Haskell Ave. (north of Parthenia Street). New Horizons, 15725 Parthenia St., North Hills. newhorizons-sfv.org. Details and purchase tickets: newhorizons-sfv.org/3rd-annual-power-of-the-purse/
Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles – 50th Anniversary Gala Benefit Concert and Fall Festival: The event includes a performances by students, teachers and alumni of the program, and a silent auction, 2 p.m. Nov. 3. Tickets $25; $15 children; $65 (VIP seating). Register to attend and order tickets by 9 a.m. Nov. 3 (https://form.jotform.com/241496117074154). Location, Forest Lawn, HOCR Hall, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Details and the flyer: suzukimusicofla.org
Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Find a list of upcoming projects: https://volunteerscleaningcommunities.com/schedule-of-events. Send an email to register for the project you want to join so they know to expect you and will have enough equipment for everyone. Also, sign the waiver to take part in the clean-up. Information on the group and how to make a donation for clean-up supplies: volunteerscleaningcommunities.com. 818-519-7567. Email: [email protected]
COMEDY
Varietyville–o–Ween, Part II: Austin Walker presents a comedy variety show with a Halloween theme, 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Costume contest. Minimum age: mature audience. Tickets $17.85. LA Connection Comedy Theatre, 3435 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Details, flyer and to purchase tickets on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/53bj7r86
DISCUSSION
California Writers Club – San Fernando Valley: Lee Barnathan, a former journalist, discusses “The Craft of Ghostwriting,” 1 p.m. Nov. 2. To attend the meeting on Zoom, register and pay admission for the link, $10, before noon Nov. 1. In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. www.leebarnathan.com. www.cwc-sfv.org
FARMERS MARKETS
Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the market, 6-10 p.m. Fridays. Location, White Oak Avenue (at Chatsworth Street). 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/
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.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: [email protected]. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. Email: [email protected]. Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxcaxrn
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
MOVIES
Guadalajara Film Festival movies at Gloria Molina Grand Park: Screening of “The Mourning Of” (2024; short) precedes the feature film “Monstruo de Xibalba” (2024), 7 p.m. Nov. 2. Free admission. Movies to be shown in Block 3, between Broadway and Hill Street, at Gloria Molina Grand Park (200 N. Grand Ave.), Los Angeles. See “Closing Eve Festivities” section: grandparkla.org/event/downtown-dia-de-los-muertos. Details on films, click on schedule for Nov. 2: glaff.org/program
MUSEUM
Skirball Cultural Center: New: “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion,” through Aug. 31, 2025 (www.skirball.org/museum/diane-von-furstenberg-woman-fashion). Ongoing special exhibit: “Common Ground,” through Jan. 4, 2026 (www.skirball.org/museum/common-ground). 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 $18; $13 seniors, full time students with ID and ages 2-17 www.skirball.org/visit). Admission for the “Noah’s Ark at the Skirball” is an extra charge and by a timed-entry (purchase online). Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: New: “Narcissus Quagliata: Archtypes and Vision in Light and Glass,” through March 9, 2025 (check the link for details: forestlawn.com/exhibits/narcissus-quagliata-archetypes-and-visions-in-light-and-glass/). Permanent exhibits: forestlawn.com/museum/. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com
ONGOING MUSEUM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Ongoing special exhibits: “Significant Movies and Movie Makers,” three exhibits through Jan. 4, 2026: “Casablanca,” “Boyz n the Hood,” and Lourdes Portillo.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and Monday. Admission $25; $19 ages 62 and older; $15 students, age 18 and older with ID; free for ages 17 and younger. 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: timed entry admission, 1, 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday (make a reservation on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/4dx5xxhk). Donation. Location, 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-744-1730. https://www.aaffmuseum.org/
Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibit: “Out of Site: Survey Science and the Hidden West,” through Jan. 5 (theautry.org/exhibitions/out-of-site). This exhibit is part of PST Art event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
Bolton Hall Museum: Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission; $5 donation is appreciated. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum and www.boltonhall.org
California African American Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Simone Leigh,” a traveling exhibit, co-presented with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (artwork presented at both museums), through Jan. 20 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2024/simone-leigh). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Parking $20 before 5 p.m.; $24 after 5 p.m. (in Exposition Park). 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: “Leonardo Da Vinci: Inventor. Artist. Dreamer.,” through Jan. 5 (californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/leonardo-da-vinci-inventor-artist-dreamer). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center’s permanent galleries, but there is a charge for special exhibits. Admission to the “Leonardo Da Vinci” exhibit: $22.95 ages 18-64; $20.95 ages 65 and older and students ages 13-17 with ID; $15.95 ages 3-12; (timed tickets are required for special exhibits, and also the Imax Theater; californiasciencecenter.org/visit). Location, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Craft Contemporary: Ongoing special exhibit: “Material Acts: Experimentation in Architecture and Design,” through Jan. 5. The exhibit is part of PST ART event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $9; $7 ages 65 and older and students; free for ages 12 and younger. Location, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-937-4230. www.craftcontemporary.org
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Ongoing special exhibit: “DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers,” through Jan. 20 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/dc-super-heroes/). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $20 ages 15-61; $18 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits:”Abstracted Light — Experimental Photography,” through Nov. 24 (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/abstracted-light/index.html). “Charles Ross: Spectrum 14” installation (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/ross/index.html) is part of the “Lumen: The Art and Science of Light” exhibit (www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/lumen/index.html). These exhibits are part of PST ART event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required (tinyurl.com/yu6fsv3s). Parking $25 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
The Getty Villa: Ongoing special exhibit: “Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt.” Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. Free admission, but a timed-entry reservation is required. Parking $25. Location, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. www.getty.edu/visit/villa/
Grammy Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Hip-Hop America: The Mix Tape Exhibit,” through Dec. 31 (grammymuseum.org/exhibit/hip-hop-america-the-mixtape-exhibit). 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
Italian American Museum Los Angeles: 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: “Yes, KAWAII Is Art – Express Yourself,” through Nov. 3 (www.japanhousela.com/exhibitions/yes-kawaii-is-art-express-yourself-sebastian-masuda/). 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: “Giant Robot Biennale 5,” an exhibit of art by Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Mike Shinoda, Rain Szeto, Yoskay Yamamoto (co-presented by Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot), through Jan. 5 (www.janm.org/exhibits/grb5). Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Thursday; closed on national holidays (www.janm.org/visit). Admission: $16; $9 ages 62 and older and children; free for ages 5 and younger (timed advance tickets are recommended). Location, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum and janm.org
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Ongoing special exhibit: “Jaime Munoz: Truth Is a Moving Target,” through Jan. 25 (lapca.org/la-plaza-presents-jaime-munoz-truth-is-a-moving-target/). Permanent exhibits: “LA Starts Here!” and “Calle Principal: Mi México en Los Ángeles.” Hours: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.lapca.org
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required (tarpits.org/plan-your-visit/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibit: “Simone Leigh,” through Jan. 20 (www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/simone-leigh). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. Admission $23; $19 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; these prices are for residents of Los Angeles County with an ID). Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
Martial Arts History Museum: Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $12; $5 ages 6-17. Location, 201 N. Brand Blvd. (corner of North Brand and Wilson Street; use entrance at 111 Wilson St.), Glendale. 818-245-6051. www.facebook.com/martialartshistorymuseum. martialartsmuseum.com/
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. Free admission; donations appreciated. 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. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Eyes on the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape,” through Nov. 2024. “Best in Low: Lowrider Icons of the Street and Show,” through April 2025. “Super/Hyper: The Ultimate Automobiles” and “Alternating Currents: The Fall and Rise of Electric Vehicles” and “Modern Concepts: Future Visions from the Recent Past” (all three through July 2025). “Driven by Possibility: Wayno’s Road to Autonomous Transport” (through July 2026). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $21; $19 ages 62 and older; $13 ages 12-17; $12 ages 4-11 (a valid ID is required for ages 12 and older; www.petersen.org/tickets). Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and Jan. 1). Admission: $16; $13 ages 62 and older; $9 ages 11-17; $6 ages 3-10 (purchase online here: tinyurl.com/mry5ne9h). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website for hours; subject to change). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. 818-616-4083. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics. valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Wende Museum of the Cold War: Ongoing special exhibits: “Counter/Surveillance: Control, Privacy, Agency” (part of PST ART event, at more than 70 venues, using the theme “Art and Science Collide” (https://pst.art/). Also, “Undercurrents II: Archives and the Making of Soviet Jewish Identity,” through April 6. 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
Ginuwine and Montell Jordan: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Tickets $57.25 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/ginuwine-montell-jordan
Sammy Miller and the Congregation: 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Tickets $41.90 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. www.sammymillercongregation.com/. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/sammy-miller-and-the-congregation
Rick Springfield and Richard Marx: An acoustic evening, 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets $69.50 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/an-acoustic-evening-with-rick-springfield-and-richard-marx
Rhapsody in Blue – Conrad Tao and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra: George Gershwin’s rarely performed 1924 Rhapsody in Blue — composed for a jazz band — with pianist Conrad Tao and Christopher Rountree conducting musicians from Wild Up ensemble, plus the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra perform more music by Gershwin and his contemporaries, 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $60 and up. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/conrad-tao-the-clayton-hamilton-jazz-orchestra-rhapsody-in-blue/
THEATER
Mummenschanz – 50 Years: The “mask theater” group, founded in Switzerland, celebrates its 50th anniversary, 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Tickets $43 and up. The Soraya, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.mummenschanz.com/en/. www.thesoraya.org. https://thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/mummenschanz/
David Minkin – Magic at the Biltmore Los Angeles: Close-up magic, 5 and 8 p.m.Nov. 9 and 30; dates in December including New Year’s Eve shows, 7 and 10 p.m. Dec. 31. Minimum age: geared for adult audiences. Tickets $55 and up. Location, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. davidminkin.com/
ONGOING THEATER
Robbin, from the Hood: Road Theatre Co. presents the play by Marlow Wyatt about two young people presented with corporate career opportunities. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; plus other days through Nov. 17. No late seating. Tickets $39; $25 ages 65 and older (show ID); $17 students (show valid student ID). Road Theatre, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. roadtheatre.org. roadtheatre.org/event/robbin-from-the-hood/
Submit calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
