Things to do – online and in-person – in the San Fernando Valley, LA area.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Oct. 1 for “Carved” at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. The walk-through event with hundreds of hand carved pumpkins and other installations runs Oct. 11-31. In the photo, taken on October 24, 2019, what do you see first? (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Sept. 30-Oct. 7.

  • Harvest Festival, Original Art & Craft Show: Marketplace with clothing and accessories, furniture, home decor, blown glass, jewelry, ornaments, photography, specialty foods and woodworking, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1-2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3. Admission $9; $7 ages 62 and older; $4 ages 13-17; free for ages 12 and younger ($2 off admission with non-perishable food donations to be given to Project Understanding). Seaside Park at Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. 925-392-7300. www.harvestfestival.com
  • Boo at the Los Angeles Zoo: Special Halloween-theme activities plus entertainments on weekends in October. Check the website for general code of conduct and Covid-19 requirements. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-31. Admission $22 ages 13-61; $19 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 2-12 (purchase by date). 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. www.lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/boo/
  • Dine LA Restaurant Week: Special set menus from participating restaurants for dine-in or take-away, Oct. 1-15. Cost $15-$65 and up for the set menu offers. Find participating restaurants by cuisine, neighborhood and price here: www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela
  • Haunt O’ Ween LA – An Immersive Halloween Experience: The all-ages event includes Halloween-theme walk-through tunnels, trick-or-treating, pumpkin-picking and carving area, a carousel, games, performances, food trucks and a Malibu Wines tasting garden, opens 5-11 p.m. Oct. 1. Fun dress code: costumes OK (see faqs page for guidelines on what is not allowed for costumes). Hours: 5-11:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Oct. 31 (last entry at 10:30 p.m.). Admission $30 on weekdays; $35 on weekends. Select a date and purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3EKLzby. The event is located on the grounds of Westfield Promenade Mall, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills (entrance for parking is on Erwin Street). socalhauntoween.com
  • Nights of the Jack: The Halloween self-guided, walk-through event includes thousands of hand-carved, illuminated jack-o-lanterns in larger-than-life installations on a 2/3 of a mile trail plus pumpkin carving demonstration, gift shop and food trucks. Hours: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 1-31 (closed on Monday-Tuesday, except open on Oct. 25-26). Admission $34.99 weekdays; $39.99; $59.99 VIP on weekends; parking pass $9.99 (tickets are by time). Tickets, including parking, must be purchased in advance; no tickets sold at the door). Email: [email protected]. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. www.nightsofthejack.com
  • Carved – Descanso Gardens: Tickets go on sale for non-members, 10 a.m. Oct. 1, for the walk-through display of hundreds of carved pumpkins that line a one-mile walk through the Camellia Forest and the Oak Grove plus a hay maze and a pumpkin house, Oct. 11-31. Tickets are by timed entry, 6:30-10 p.m.; $32-$35. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. www.descansogardens.org/programs-events/carved/
  • Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms: The harvest festival has theme weekends: Friends of the Farm, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 2-3; Farm Country, Oct. 9-10; Antique Tractors, Oct. 16-17; Wild West, Oct. 23-24; All About Pumpkins, Oct. 30-31. Attractions include: animal center, pumpkin house, corn maze and corn stalk labyrinth, pumpkin patch, hay pyramids, Farmer Craig’s Chicken Show and a gourd tunnel. Admission $16 on Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 30-31; $22 on Oct. 9-10 and 16-17 and 23-24. Farm market hours, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. FAQ page: www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/faq. 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. 805-529-3690. underwoodfamilyfarms.com
  • Reyes Adobe Days: The City of Agoura Hills and Roadside Lumber present the event that includes hands-on children’s activities (brick-making, for example), tours of the historic site, beer garden and food trucks, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2. Concert with Midnight Rider, a tribute to the music of the Allman Brothers, 2 p.m. Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills. www.reyesadobedays.org
  • Classic Chevys of Southern California Car Club’s Classic Car Show: The 38th annual event includes a display of cars from the Model T to classic and hot rods from the 1950-1970s and today’s modern muscle cars, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3. Event also includes a scale-model car show, a silent auction, bake sale, raffles and vendors. Event is a fundraiser for Rancho San Antonio Boys Town. Boys Town sells a barbecue lunch. 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth. 818-360-9025. Email: [email protected]. classicchevysofsocal.com
  • Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour – Art Deco Society of Los Angeles: The society is holding its 38th annual event, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 10. Tours, approximately two-and-a-half to three hours, depart every 20 minutes. Tickets $20. Reservations in advance is recommended (some time slots are already sold out; some tickets may be available at the door but no guarantee). Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. artdecola.org/events-calendar/hollywoodforeverwalkingtour2021
  • Beware the Dark Realm: A walk-through Halloween haunt, opens 7-10 p.m. Oct. 15. Other dates: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 16; 22-23 and 29-30. Minimum suggested age: 10. Masks are required. Free admission; front-of-the-line tickets are $10 per person (purchase tickets here: bit.ly/2YWxMyq; funds raised go to the nonprofit Family Promise Santa Clarita Valley). 28621 Sugar Pine Way, Santa Clarita. www.bewarethedarkrealm.com
  • Vegan Oktoberfest: Event includes craft beers, vegan food vendors, live entertainment, Oktoberfest dress contest and a stein-holding contest, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 16. Food vendors will serve at least one German/European menu item. Minimum age: 21 and older only. Tickets not sold at the door. Tickets $50; $20 for non-drinker; $70 for VIP (includes one-hour earlier admission from noon-1 p.m.; German beer specials; access to the VIP lounge). LA Center Studios, 450 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles. veganoktoberfest.com
  • LA Haunted Hayride: The event returns to Griffith Park venue and includes the “Haunted Hayride,” the scare zone “Midnight Falls,” and three attractions “Dead End Diner,” “Midnight Mortuary” and “Trick or Treat.” Minimum recommended age: 12. Dates include: Oct. 1-3, 7-10, 13-17 and 20-31. Haunted Hayride has a queue line. Tickets $29.99 for Hayride only but with access to “Midnight Falls”; $39.99 (standard wait time); $54.99 (shorter wait time); $109.99 (immediate entry) for all the other attractions. The event address, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles (check the website for parking directions). www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com/index.html
  • Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit: The walk-through digital art exhibit with well-known works of Vincent van Gogh, through Jan. 2. The exhibit was conceived and designed by Massimiliano Siccardi and the soundtrack by Luca Longobardi. Tickets $39.99 and up for adults; $29.99 children (tickets have added fees; price depends on peak and off-peak times and dates). Viewer discretion: sequences of bright flashing lights. The exhibit is at the former Amoeba Music building, 6400 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. www.vangoghla.com
  • Mystic Universe at Wisdome LA Immersive Art Park: Immersive art across three domes with fractal, graphic, installation, meditative, projection and visionary art from artists Igor Baranko, Julius Horsthuis and Luminokaya. Hours: 4-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 4-6 p.m. Friday; noon-6 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Event runs through January. Tickets $50 and up. Wisdome LA, 1147 Palmetto St., Los Angeles. wisdome.la/gomystic
  • Jo Mora – Mapmaker of the American West: See the exhibit of illustrated maps and ephemera at the Annenberg Gallery at Los Angeles Central Library. Library hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit runs through Feb. 6. Peter Hiller, curator of the Jo Mora Collection, discusses the exhibit during a tour, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 2 (make a reservation in advance by email to [email protected]). 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. www.lapl.org/branches/central-library. More on the exhibit: bit.ly/3omWnHc
  • Luna Anaïs Gallery: “Amanda Maciel Antunes: Ithaca,” on view now. Gallery hours: by appointment, Wednesday-Friday; scheduled hours 1-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (chose an appointment time on the website in advance or send an email to: [email protected]). Exhibit runs through Oct. 23. Tin Flats, 1989 Blake Ave., Los Angeles. 323-474-9319. www.lunaanais.com
  • Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University: “Environmental Reflections: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Foundation” is open to the public. Opening reception, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 3. (make a reservation here: bit.ly/3lqiHfX). Free to visit, but an advanced reservation is required. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Dec. 5. 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4851. arts.pepperdine.edu/museum
  • Moments of Zen: An in-person exhibit from 31 artists has opened at the First Floor Gallery at the City of Santa Clarita’s City Hall. View the exhibit during business hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Exhibit is also available to view online on Artsteps link here: bit.ly/3AoYIo3. Exhibit runs through Oct. 1. Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. Email Sydney Adam at [email protected]. More information on the arts in Santa Clarita: santaclaritaarts.com
  • Thinkspace Projects: “Kayla Mahaffey: Remember the Time” and “Roos van der Vliet: Mirrors of Your Soul.” Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Oct. 9. 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. thinkspaceprojects.com
  • L.A. Louver: “Yvette Gellis: Verdure,” “Michael C. McMillen: A Theory of Smoke” and “No Mask Is Wholly a Mask,” group show by 20 artists on the topic of masks. Exhibits run through Oct. 16. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (30 minute appointments; call or email to schedule a time). 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Email: [email protected]. Website: bit.ly/3tHNfhd
  • Nicodim Gallery: “Devin B. Johnson: My Heart Cries, I Set Out an Offering for You,” paintings. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 16. 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. Email: [email protected]. bit.ly/3Dtf94Z
  • Brand 49 – Brand Associates’ National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper: Brand Associates and the Brand Library & Art Center present an exhibition of 125 art pieces curated from more than 1,200 national submissions by Marvella Muro, from Self Help Graphics and Art in Los Angeles. Art work is available for sale; portion of sales goes to Brand Associates that supports free cultural events during the year. The catalog is also for sale. Exhibit is open during library hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through Oct. 29. Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. 818-548-2051. Email: [email protected]. Facebook: bit.ly/3hffM8H. www.brandlibrary.org; associatesofbrand.org
  • Corey Helford Gallery: “Mayuka Yamamoto: Monochrome, Apples and Animals,” oil paintings. Also, “Adrian Cox: Dream Country,” in Gallery two. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Oct. 30. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. coreyhelfordgallery.com
  • Shulamit Nazarian Gallery: “Miguel Arzabe: Tejido Cultural,” art weaving; “Coady Brown: Only in Darkness Can You See the Stars;” “Reuven Israel: W.A.L.L (Wooden Arrangeable Linear Lamellations.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibits run through Oct. 30. 310-281-0961. Email: [email protected]. www.shulamitnazarian.com
  • William Turner Gallery: “Casper Brindler: Light/Glyphs.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 5. 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. www.williamturnergallery.com
  • Book Soup: Stevie Van Zandt discusses “Unrequited Infatuations,” 7 p.m. Oct. 1 (ticketed event, $40, includes the talk and a copy of the book; register in advance; Covid-19 guidelines on the link; Colburn School, Zipper Concert Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles; bit.ly/393ErbU). Register in advance for the Crowdcast live streaming talks through the links. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
  • Autobooks-Aerobooks: Randall Cannon signs “Caesar’s Palace Grand Prix – Las Vegas, Organized Crime and the Pinnacle of Motorsport,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2. Mark Fletcher and Richard Truesdell sign “Hemi Under Glass: Bob Riggle and His Wheel-Standing Mopars,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16. Bob Riggle will be the special guest on Oct. 16. Place an order for a signed copies of books online. 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
  • Betsy Blanchard Chess and Jeffrey Wayne Maulhardt: Chess, the author of “Daughter of the Land: Growing Up in the Citrus Capital of the World” gives a brief history of farming in Ventura County, reads portions from her book and signs purchased copies. Maulhardt discusses his book “Oxnard: Past and Present” and also signs his purchased book, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2. Oxnard Historic Farm Park, 1251 Gootfried Place, Oxnard. www.oxnardfarmpark.org/home.html
  • Sophie Santos: The host of the “Lesbian Agenda” satirical comedy show presents a hybrid event with a show and her memoir book tour event for “The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I’ve Had),” 10 p.m. Oct. 5. Check the website for scheduled performers. Minimum age: 18. Tickets $20 in advance for general admission; $25 at the door; show ticket and book in advance $47.32; $52.32 for ticket and book on day of event (purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3zXugQV). Dynasty Typewriter, 2511 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. See details about the show and Covid-19 precautions, www.sophiesantos.com/book-tour
  • Vroman’s Bookstore: Myriam J.A. Chancy discusses “What Storm What Thunder,” 6 p.m. Oct. 11 virtually on Crowdcast. Register in advance here: bit.ly/3kZd0qB. The bookstore is at 695 E. Colorado Blvd.,, Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.vromansbookstore.com
  • Leimert Park Village Virtual Book Fair: The fair goes online, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16. Special guest is poet Nikki Giovanni, with interviewer Miki Turner, a photojournalist, 11 a.m. Book fair is free but registration is required to receive a link. Register in advance here: www.leimertparkbookfair.com/register. Updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeimertParkBF. www.leimertparkbookfair.com
  • L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre: Schedule for Saturdays: comedy improv for kids by teens, 5 p.m.; Rookie improv, 6 p.m.; JV improv, 7 p.m.; “2001 An Improv Oydssey” veteran improv team, 8 p.m.; “Stranger Than Fiction” veteran improv team, 9 p.m., (these teams alternate with the two other veteran improv teams: “Consensual Emu,” 8 p.m.; “Less Than Flattering,” 9 p.m.; see planned monthly schedule here: laconnectioncomedy.com/163-2). Tickets per show, $10. 3435 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-784-1868, Ext. 2. laconnectioncomedy.com
  • Asphalt Comedy — Pop-Up Series: Comedy from Doug Benson, Craig Conant, Renee Gauthier, Iliza, Kennelia, Eleanor Kerrigan and Audrey Stewart, 7-9:15 p.m. Oct. 2 (performers subject to change). Minimum age: 21. Food available for purchase from Mona Lisa Kitchen (www.monalisakitchen.com). Tickets $30 and up (includes alcoholic beverage). The series runs 7 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30.  Outdoors at 7763 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. https://nightout.com/promoters/53123/events/tickets
  • Down and Dirty Construction vs Cancer: A comedy show to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, 6 p.m. Oct. 2. Scheduled performers: Tom Arnold, Greg Baldwin, Jimmy Brogan, Darrell Hammond, Adam Hunter, Brian Kiley, Jeremy Beth Michaels, Jimmy Shin, April Weber, Jessica Winther (subject to change). Tickets $85. Reservations required, Comedy Chateau, 4615 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. www.eventbrite.com/e/down-dirty-construction-vs-cancer-comedy-charity-fundraiser-tickets-167738102179. Information about the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org
  • Vir Das: Comedy from the India-born actor-comedian, 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Tickets $45. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
  • Paula Poundstone: 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Tickets $49.50 (bit.ly/3zPnAEw). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com

  • Versa-Style Dance Co.: “Freemind Freestyle,” 8 p.m. Oct. 1. Gates open, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15 and up. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., E., Los Angeles. bit.ly/3m6rMeg

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  • Frida Kahlo and Tina Modotti: Art and cultural history lecturer Gregorio Luke discusses the artists, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 2. Tickets $9.58. Register here to purchase tickets for the Zoom presentation: bit.ly/3unGLUN
  • Culinary Historians of Southern California: Culinary historian and historic cook Pamela Cooley discusses “Searching for Amelia: A Quest for the Author of the First American Cookbook,” 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9. Free. Register in advance for the Zoom meeting (reservations close 24-hours before meeting): bit.ly/3m9LpSH. Email: [email protected]. www.chsocal.org
  • Neon – A Light History: Little Landers Historical Society presents Dydia DeLyser, PhD, and Paul Greenspan discussing neon signs and their impact on urban change, 1 p.m. Oct. 9. Free admission; $3 donation appreciated. Bolton Hall, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: [email protected]. boltonhall.org
  • Gelson’s – A Virtual All-Reds Wine Tasting with Freemark Abbey: The market is holding a Zoom meeting with guest speaker Ted Edwards, winemaker emeritus, 6 p.m. Oct. 14. Wines to purchase in advance: Freemark Abbey’s Napa Valley Merlot ($32.99), Napa Valley Cabernet ($49.99) and Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon ($64.99).  Pre-pay for the Cheese and Charcuterie Plate, $24.99. Pick-up the plate and purchase the wines (for special pricing) on Oct. 13-14. A Zoom link will be sent following payment. Last day to register and pre-pay is Oct. 10. Details on the website link: www.gelsons.com/freemarkabbey

  • Women in Film and Lunafest: Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley presents a celebration of women in the film industry, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 14 (roof top at city parking structure, 22551 Ninth St., Newhall), followed by Lunafest, screening of seven short films made by women, 7 p.m. (Laemmle Theater, 22500 Lyons Ave., Newhall). Tickets $100 (purchase in advance). Also, “Get In and Get Ahead,” a conference about opportunities for women in the film industry, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 16 (free but a reservation is required; College of the Canyons University Center, Room 107, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road; details and register here: bit.ly/3ksAJio). Email: [email protected]. www.scvzonta.org/lunafest

  • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Sept. 30: Timed advance admission tickets are available for the museum that explores the art and science of movies and movie-making. The museum opens on Sept. 30. 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
  • The Autry Museum of the American West: Oct. 3: Just Memories Car Club and the Los Angeles lowrider community co-present a car show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A photo book by Kristin Bedford, “Cruise Night,” will be for sale. Free admission to the car show and to the museum on this day. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $14; $10 ages 60 and older and students; $6 ages 3-12. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Details: bit.ly/3lpjBcD
  • Craft Contemporary: Oct. 3: “Pouya Afshar – The Charm of the Unfamiliar” and “Moffat Takadiwa: Witch Craft – Rethinking Power” and “Consuelo Flores: The Roots of Our Resistance, Altar,” all three through Jan. 9. Upcoming: “Clay LA 2021,” a ceramics sale and fundraiser, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10. Brunch preview for “Clay LA 2021,” 10 a.m. Oct. 9 ($35; purchase tickets here: www.craftcontemporary.org/clay-la-2021. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $9; $7 seniors and students; free every Sunday. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.craftcontemporary.org
  • Skirball Cultural Center: Oct. 7: “Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds,” the special exhibit includes a display of artifacts and props, costumes, set pieces, original scripts and storyboards from the original television series, spinoffs and films, through Feb. 20 (admission $18; $15 seniors; $13 ages 2-12. Museum admission is by advance time-entry ticket ($12; $9 seniors and students; $7 ages 2-12; www.skirball.org/visit). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org
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  • Bolton Hall Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Tujunga’s Mid-Century Modern Homes,” through January. The museum is operated by the Little Landers Historical Society. Potential volunteers for the museum or to assist the society are encouraged to apply. 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: “April Bey: Atlantica, The Gilda Region” through Jan. 17; “Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch,” quilt-based artwork, through Jan. 23. “Rights and Rituals: The Making of African American Debutante Culture,” through Feb. 27. “LaToya Ruby Frazier: The Last Cruze,” the exhibit includes photography, a video and an architectural installation about the effects of the closure of the General Motors factory in Lordstown, Ohio, through March 20. 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: “Gifted: Collecting the Art of California at Gardena High School, 1919-1956,” is open to the public now through Jan. 9. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission free; suggested donation $6. The museum is at The Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, second level, Thousand Oaks. 805-405-5240. Email: [email protected]. www.cmato.org
  • California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “The Art of the Brick,” sculptures made with Lego bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya, and “PERNiCiEM” The Endangered Species Connection,” a companion Lego brick sculptures exhibit to “The Art of the Brick,” with photography by Dean West (included in the ticket). Timed-ticket entry is required. The center recommends making reservations online in advance. Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits. “Secrets of the Universe 3D” is at the IMAX Theater (admission fee for movies; showtimes here: californiasciencecenter.org/imax). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
  • Craft in America: Ongoing special exhibit: “Pinatas: The High Art of Celebration,” through Dec. 4. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free. 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.craftinamerica.org/center; www.craftinamerica.org/exhibition/pinatas-the-high-art-of-celebration
  • The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Paolo Veneziano – Art and Devotion in 14th-Century Venice,” through Oct. 3; “Transcending Time: The Medieval Book of Hours,” through Feb. 20. Ongoing: “In Focus: Protest,” photography on the subject, through Oct. 10. “Mario Giacomelli: Figure/Ground,” photography, and “The Expanded Landscape,” photography from 1990 to today, through Oct. 10. See European art up to 1900, the gardens, modern architecture and scenic views. Hours: 10 a.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
  • Holocaust Museum LA: Ongoing special exhibit: USC Shoah Foundation’s “Dimensions in Testimony,” a virtual and interactive conversation with Holocaust survivor Renee Firestone. Advance reservations are required. 100 S. The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-661-3704. www.holocaustmuseumla.org
  • Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “WAVE – New Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts,” art from 55 contemporary Japanese artists that was used for animation, books, comics, magazines, posters and other media, through Nov. 28. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free admission. The museum is closed Sept. 9-10 for exhibit installation; also, partially closed Sept. 11-17. The museum is at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. See an overview here: bit.ly/3heth8E. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
  • Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Miné Okubo’s Masterpiece: The Art of Citizen 13660,” original drawings from Okubo’s 1946 graphic memoir of incarceration in Japanese American internment camps during World War II, through Feb. 20 (www.janm.org/exhibits/mine-okubo-masterpiece). 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 tickets required). 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: “Acting Out: Cabinet Cards and the Making of Modern Photography, 1870-1900,” through Nov. 7. “Ink Dreams: Selections from the Fondation Ink Collection,” an exploration on the impact of ink on contemporary art, through Dec. 12 (bit.ly/397txly). 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. Ongoing special exhibit: “Acting Out: Cabinet Cards and the Making of Modern Photography, 1870-1900,” through Nov. 7. 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
  • Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Bond in Motion,” exhibit of cars, motorcycles, boats, helicopters and submarines used in James Bond movies, through Oct. 30. “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. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $16; $14 ages 62 and older; $11 ages 4-17. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Check website for health and safety guideline for museum visits. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
  • Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “FBI: From Al Capone to Al Qaeda,” through Jan. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Admission: $29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; $19.95 ages 3-10; purchasing tickets in advance is recommended but not required (bit.ly/3f1Aecr). 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.org
  • Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane with an “Open Air Museum Experience,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 2-3 (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. bit.ly/3kWHgjx; www.facebook.com/valleyrelics; valleyrelicsmuseum.org
  • WithOthers present – Activist-curated Concerts: Box of Beats, with Arms Akimbo, 8-10 p.m. Sept. 30 ($28; benefit for homelessness with Rise Together; withothers.io/event/show/1). Fiona Grey, with Azuah, 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 1 ($30; benefit for LGBT with the Trevor Project; withothers.io/event/show/4). Ella Rose, with Bodacious, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 ($35; benefit for anti- sexual violence — help and justice — with RAINN; withothers.io/event/show/5). Doors open, 7:30 p.m. Both concerts are at an open-air warehouse, 411 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles. Find out more on activist-curated concerts and causes you want to support here: withothers.io/
  • Daryl Hall and John Oates: The concert also includes music by Squeeze, 7 p.m. Oct. 1. Gates open, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $60 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. bit.ly/3kNNK6g
  • Get the Led Out: The Led Zeppelin tribute band performs, 8 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets $20 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
  • Van Morrison: The concert includes music with Taj Mahal, 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Gates open, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $29.50 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. bit.ly/3zQiNmf
  • Jim Ward: 9 p.m. Oct. 2. Opening act, Emily Davis. Doors open, 8 p.m. Tickets $18. Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. bit.ly/3CNVXhQ
  • Paul Cornish: Piano Spheres present the jazz pianist and composer (Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance) performing Black American classical composers Geri Allen, LaTasha Bundy, Julia Perry, Florence Beatrice Price, Mary Lou Williams and a world premiere of his own composition, 8 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets $25. Colburn School, Thayer Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. pianospheres.org/event/paul-cornish-emerging-artist; www.pianospheres.org
  • Glendale Noon Concerts: Violinist Ken Aiso and pianist Valeria Morgovskaya perform music by Clara Schumann and Robert Schumann, 12:10 p.m. Oct. 6. Free; donations welcome. 818-244-7241. Use the link for the concert from here: glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com
  • JD Souther: The singer-songwriter performs, 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $20-$45. Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, Smothers Theatre, at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. arts.pepperdine.edu/events
  • Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $41 and up (bit.ly/3tGAweC). Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
  • Viva La Tradición! México de Noche: Performers include Las Colibrí, Viento Callejero, Pepe y Susie and Ballet Folklorico Ollín, 8 p.m. Oct. 9. Gates open, 6:30 p.m. Tickets $50 and up. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., E., Los Angeles. bit.ly/3ukYkoq
  • Spyro Gyra: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Tickets $60. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
  • Karla Bonoff: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Tickets $39; $49. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
  • Croce Plays Croce: A.J. Croce, son of the late Jim Croce, performs his father’s songs, 8 p.m. Oct. 22. Tickets $25-$50. Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, Smothers Theatre, at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. arts.pepperdine.edu/events
  • Danny Elfman and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas — Live to Film Concert Experience: John Mauceri conducts the orchestra and choir, with songs performed by Elfman as Jack Skellington, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Costume contest on each night. Tickets $39.50 and up. Banc of California Stadium, 3939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. bancofcaliforniastadium.com/upcoming-events/
  • George Thorogood and the Destroyers: The “Good to Be Bad Tour: 45 Years of Rock,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets $43 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. www.bapacthousandoaks.com
  • The Road Theatre Co.’s Under Construction – The Full Lengths: Live play readings. “The Caregiver’s Guide” by Jami Brandli, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30; “Adaptation.Resilience,” by Jennie Webb, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1; “Whiskey and Hooch” by Carlos Lacámara, 1 p.m. Oct. 2; “Derelict in Fairville” by Steve Apostolina, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; “Stories/Shadows” by Cory Hinkle, 1 p.m. Oct. 3; “Setting the Table” by Velina Hasu Houston, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Admission is by donation. NoHo Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. roadtheatre.org/event/under-construction-the-full-lengths-2/
  • The Root Bear Bandits – A Rootin’ Tootin’ Wild West Musicale: A family-friendly musical by Joseph Leo Bwarie, Rachael Lawrence and Lori Marshall, 6 p.m. Oct. 2. Show runs 6 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. Sunday; through Oct. 31 with a special show at 2 p.m. Tickets $40; $140 for a family of four. Garry Marshall Theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. 818-955-8101. www.garrymarshalltheatre.org
  • Strong Like Honey: A play written and performed by Alma Collins about the relationships between her grandmother, mother and herself, 8 p.m. Oct. 2. Tickets $25. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Purchase tickets and more information, bit.ly/3AZ952c
  • Bipolar Mommy & Me: A play written and performed by Anita Maria Taylor about a mother and a daughter coping with mental illness, 8 p.m. Oct. 8. Tickets $25. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Purchase tickets and more information, bit.ly/3iaD8g0
  • Mamma Mia!: 5-Star Theatricals present the musical by Catherine Johnson (the book) and songs and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (from the band Abba), opening 8 p.m. Oct. 15. Show runs 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 16; 2 p.m. Oct. 17; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21; 8 p.m. Oct. 22; 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 23; 1 p.m. Oct. 24. Tickets $30; $91. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. bit.ly/3CTrluz
  • American Theatre Guild – Broadway Is Back in Thousand Oaks Series: “An Officer and a Gentleman” begins the season, Nov. 11-14. Check out other plays, pre-sale and season tickets on the website. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. americantheatreguild.com/thousandoaks
  • Hair: The 1967 musical with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, previews 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 4, and other dates through Dec. 11. Check the website for show schedule. Opening night, Dec. 12. Tickets for previews, $31 and up. El Portal Theater, Debbie Reynolds MainStage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com
  • As Good as Gold: Theatre 40 presents a comedy by Marilyn Anderson about three female screenwriters who have written a macho action film but need to figure out how to sell it to a studio. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 17. Tickets $35. Reuben Cordova Theatre, on the Beverly Hills High School campus, 241-S. Moreno Drive. 310-364-0535. Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3hUVTEf. www.theatre40.org
  • The Sitayana (Or How to Make an Exit): East West Players present a play by Lavinia Jadhwani, adapted from the “Ramayana” but told from Sita’s viewpoint. The play, with nine interactive performances and with three different versions, will be live streamed, dates through Oct. 17. Tickets $9.99 for live stream and on demand (sforce.co/3ERjz6p). eastwestplayers.org/the-sitayana
  • Birthday Club: The Group Rep presents the play by Phil Olson about five women who celebrate their birthdays together and discussing their lives. Show runs 4 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 24. Tickets $20; $17 seniors and students. Upstairs at the Group Rep at Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-762-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
  • London Suite: The Group Rep presents Neil Simon’s four separate one-act plays about relationships set in a luxury suite in London. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 24. Tickets $30; $25 seniors and students. Lonny Chapman Theatre, main stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com
  • Our Man in Santiago: A comedy spy thriller by Mark Wilding. Minimum age: 12. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 24. Tickets $30; $15 seniors and students. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd., W., Los Angeles. 323-851-7977. Facebook: www.facebook.com/OurManInSantiagoPlay. theatrewest.org
  • Julius Caesar: William Shakespeare’s play. Show runs 4 p.m. Oct. 3; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10; 4 p.m. Oct. 16; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24; 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older; $10 ages 5-15. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
  • The Last, Best Small Town: A play by John Guerra about two neighboring families, one Latinx and one white, whose lives entwine. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3; 4 p.m. Oct. 9; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 23; 4 p.m. Oct. 31; 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older; $10 ages 5-15. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com
  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream: William Shakespeare’s comedy. Show runs 4 p.m. Oct. 2, 10, 17 and 24; 4 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets $26, $42, $60; $15 or $25 ages 65 and older; $10 ages 5-15. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/theatricum. theatricum.com

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