Detail of Linda Stojak’s “Untitled, Blue Dress with Gray Lines, 2021,” is part of the artist’s exhibit “It’s ok to do nothing,” April 2 to May 7 at Lowell Ryan Projects in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of the artist and Lowell Ryan Projects)
Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, March 31-April 7.
EVENTS
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: Enjoy this year’s wildflowers at the poppy reserve, open from sunrise to sunset daily. No dogs, bikes on trails, drones or picking flowers. 15101 Lancaster Road (15 miles west of Highway 14; the Jan. S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center is located 1/2 mile north of the intersection of 150th Street W. and Lancaster Road), Lancaster. 661-724-1180. Details on current bloom status, parking fees, and other park details: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=627
The Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants: The foundation in Sun Valley has a Wildflower Hotline that includes good places to view wildflowers in Central and Southern California. The hotline is updated every Friday and is available through May. 818-768-1802, Ext. 7. theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline
dineLA Restaurant Week: Discover a new favorite restaurant from participating restaurants in Los Angeles County, April 1-15. Restaurants have special dineLA menus for lunch/dinner for dine-in or take-away. Cost $15-$65 and up for the set menu offers. Reservations are advised. Find restaurants by cuisine, neighborhood and price here: www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela
New Horizon’s 5K Run, Walk and Roll: The 13th annual fundraiser for the San Fernando Valley-based nonprofit that provides services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The 5K run begins, 9 a.m.; walk and roll, 2.6 mile, begins 11 a.m. April 2. Check-in, 8 a.m. for the 5K run; 9 a.m. for the walk. Registration fee $50 and $35 for ages 8-12 for the 5K; $40 and $25 ages 8-12 for the walk and roll. Check website to join a team or information on forming a team. Lake Balboa/Anthony B. Beilenson Park, 6300 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys. Daryl Rubin, 818-894-7422. Email: [email protected]. newhorizons-sfv.org/2022-run-walk-and-roll-5k/
Tomatomania!: Heirloom and hybrid tomato seedling plants for sale, April 9-10 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Underwood Family Farms Somis, 5696 Los Angeles Ave., Somis; 805-386-4660; www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/somis). Also, a “pop-up store” with favorite tomato seedlings on sale through April 16 at Tapia Brothers, 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave., Encino. Bring your own bags/boxes/carry-alls. Email: [email protected]. Updates: www.facebook.com/TomatomaniaHQ. tomatomania.com
Block Fest: Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce presents an open-air festival with a carnival, live music — featured band is Brass Cadillac —, DJ, food, cocktail lounge, car show, vendors selling items including art, clothing and jewelry, and, courtesy of Pacific Coast Wrestling Ultra, live professional wrestling, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9. Also, We Can Be Heroes, a Chatsworth comics stores, presents “We Con,” with comic vendors, cosplay and an autograph booth with artists and writers promoting their new works (www.facebook.com/wecanbeheroescomics1/). Employers and employees of local businesses will be on hand to introduce themselves and discuss their businesses. Devonshire Street, between De Soto and Variel avenues, Chatsworth. Details, including carnival tickets, here: bit.ly/3IOWVMu and, more here: www.chatsworthchamber.com/blockfest. www.chatsworthchamber.com
ART
Corey Helford Gallery: “Sixth Sense,” group show (by Jana Brike, Zoé Byland, Chloe Early, Chen-Dao Lee, RYOL, Arinze Stanley) and “Miho Hirano: Harmony with Material and Spirit. Opening reception, noon-6 p.m. April 2. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Exhibits run through May 7. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. 310-287-2340. coreyhelfordgallery.com
Lowell Ryan Projects: “Linda Stojak: It’s ok to do nothing,” paintings from the Philadelphia-based artist. Opening reception, 2-6 p.m. April 2. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment. 4619 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-413-2584. Email: [email protected]. www.lowellryanprojects.com; www.facebook.com/lowellryanprojects
ONGOING ART
Building Bridges Art Exchange: “Walter Erra Hubert: Promising Skies.” Exhibit is curated by Marisa Caichiolo. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 9. Bergamot Station Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave., Unit F2, Santa Monica. Artist’s website, www.waltererrahubert.com. www.buildingbridgesartexchange.org/upcoming
L.A. Louver: “Leon Kossoff: A Life in Painting,” a posthumous survey of paintings by the artist who died in 2019. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (reservations for appointments are preferred). Exhibit runs through April 9. 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. 310-822-4955. Email: [email protected]. www.lalouver.com
Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery: “Zoom In,” group show of magnified views of real things. Artists: Susan Contreras, Lisa Barr, Mardilan Georgio, Meryl Goudey, Leslie Halberg, Howard Marcovitch, Charlotte Mullich, Scott Parker, Margaret Raab, Rene Smoller, Chrystal Walker. Gallery hours: 4-7 p.m. Friday; 1-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through April 10. 22508 Sixth St., Newhall. 661-244-7689. www.santaclaritaartists.org
Topanga Canyon Gallery: “Moises Mendoza: Plastic Petals” and “Pentimento,” an all-media contemporary group show. Gallery hours: 2-7 p.m. Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Exhibits run through April 10. 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Email: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/topangacanyongallery; www.topangacanyongallery.com
Vellum LA: “Artists Who Code: Generative Art NFTS by Women and Non-Binary Artists.” Gallery hours: 1-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday (make an appointment through the website). Exhibit runs through April 10. 7673 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. www.vellumla.com/artists-who-code
William Turner Gallery: “Curtis Ripley: Chromesthesia.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 16. 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. 310-453-0909. Email: [email protected]. www.williamturnergallery.com
Regen Projects: “Abraham Cruzvillegas: Tres sometos” and “Sue Williams.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through April 23. 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-276-5424. bit.ly/3ngyUGr; www.regenprojects.com
Forest Lawn Museum at Forest Lawn-Glendale: “Evening Mile: The Paintings of Julika Lackner,” nocturnal landscapes of Southern California created between 2005-2021. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Exhibit runs through May 1. 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 323-340-4782. forestlawn.com/exhibits-and-community-events/museum/
The Monumental Tour: Take a self-guided tour of four sculptures in downtown Los Angeles and South Los Angeles, through May 2022. Sculptures: Hank Willis Thomas’s “All Power to All People” (Leimert Plaza Park, 14395 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles); Christoper Myers’s “Caliban’s Hands” (Benny H. Potter Park, 2413 Second Ave., Los Angeles); Arthur Jafa’s “Big Wheel IV” (Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles); Coby Kennedy’s “Kalief Browder: The Box” (the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, 100-198 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles). The national touring “monumental symbols of empowerment” project honoring African American histories and Black History Month is presented by City of Los Angeles Council District 10, Kindred Arts and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. monumentaltour.org/current-location
BOOKS
Chevalier’s Books: Sana Balagamwala discusses “House Number 12 Block Number 3” and Ira Sukrungruang discusses “This Jade World,” 5 p.m. March 31 (register for the Zoom link: bit.ly/3LnDgF8). Duncan Robertson discusses “Visegrad,” 6 p.m. April 11 (register in advance for the Zoom link: bit.ly/3iJ6wdj). Elissa Sussman discusses “Funny You Should Ask,” 7 p.m. April 12 (reservations required for in-store talk: bit.ly/3JQXM0z). 133 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com
Book Soup: Sarah Fay discusses “Pathological – The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses,” 6 p.m. March 31 (bit.ly/3qv7Gxl). Harlan Coben discusses “The Match,” 5 p.m. April 8 (Book Soup is partnering with other bookstores for this online event; $29 plus fees for link and hardcover book to be picked up; $38 plus fees for link and book to be shipped; bit.ly/3iGEnUa). Marcellas Reynolds discusses “Supreme Actresses – Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood,” 7 p.m. April 8 (in-store). Harvey Fierstein discusses his memoir “I Was Better Last Night,” noon April 9 (ticketed event; $38.14 includes entry, hardcover book and a signed bookplate; event is at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles; bit.ly/3Nto5fp). Joan Collins signs “My Unapologetic Diaries,” 6:30 p.m. April 12 (ticketed, in-store event; $33.50; purchase in advance: bit.ly/3wuzXIf). Register in advance for the online talks and ticketed events through the links. The bookstore is located, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Skylight Books: Dylan Marron discusses “Conversations with People Who Hate Me – 12 Things That I Learned from Talking to Internet Strangers,” 6 p.m. April 1 (register in advance for the talk on Crowdcast: bit.ly/3DkGK8T). Chad Kultgen and Lizzy Pace discuss “How to Win the Bachelor,” 3 p.m. April 2 (in-store). 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. 323-660-1175. www.skylightbooks.com
The Last Bookstore: Gina Schock (“The Go-Go’s”) discusses and signs “Made In Hollywood,” and Kathy Valentine (“The Go-Go’s”) discusses “All I Ever Wanted,” 8 p.m. April 1. The discussion is moderated by Alison Martino, with special guest Beverly D’Angelo. Reservations for the ticketed event: $10 (for talk only); $60 (for talk, books and signing; one extra signing and photo op; prepaid reservations required one-day before event, March 31; see details and RSVP: bit.ly/3utBmvO. 453 S. Spring St., Los Angeles. www.lastbookstorela.com
Diesel, a Bookstore: Max Lugavere discusses and signs “Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong and Taste Buds Happy!” 3 p.m. April 2 (ticketed in-store event; $32.99; register in advance: bit.ly/3wxtDj3). Dean Sluyter discusses and signs “The Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature: Finding Nirvana in the Classics,” 3 p.m. April 3 (in-store; order the book, $18.95; bit.ly/3LcFbN0). Paula McLain discusses “When the Stars Go Dark,” 5:30 p.m. April 5 (click on the YouTube link to watch the discussion: bit.ly/3NqQUt3). 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: Lian Dolan discusses “Lost in Paris,” 7 p.m. April 6 (in-store). Gary Phillips discusses and signs “One-Shot Harry,” 7 p.m. April 7 (in-store). Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.vromansbookstore.com
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Tom Dolle and Jeff Stork sign “Glamour Road – Color, Fashion, Style and the Midcentury Automobile,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9. 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
Flintridge Bookstore: James Cox discusses and signs “Silver or Lead,” 7 p.m. April 14 (in-person). Patricia Herd discusses her memoir “Junkies, Hookers, Dykes…And Others I Have Known,” 7 p.m. April 21 (in-person). 858-Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. 818-790-0717. www.flintridgebooks.com
COMEDY
Richard Sarvate: Stand-up comedy, 8 p.m. April 8. Tickets $15. The Glendale Room, 127 Artsakh Ave., Glendale. Details and tickets: bit.ly/383o9SY
Hasan Minhaj: The comedian-writer (“Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,” Netflix) presents his show “The King’s Jester,” 7:30 p.m. April 26. Tickets $54.50 and up. Kavli Theatre at Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com/show_detail.php?id=887; hasanminhaj.com
DANCE
Leela Dance Collective presents the Voice Within: Kathak dancer Seibi Lee performs, 5 p.m. April 3. Musicians: Jayanta Banerjee (sitar), Jay Gandhi (bansuri), Ben Kunin (sarod), Satyaprakash Mishra (tabla). Tickets $25; $50. Use parking structure 3; directions here: cap.ucla.edu/directions/freud.php. UCLA Little Theater in Macgowen Hall, 245 Charles E. Young Drive E., Westwood. www.facebook.com/LeelaDanceCollective. Details and purchase tickets: bit.ly/3JWzUbV
Ragamala Dance Co.: “Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim,” created by artistic directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy, 8 p.m. April 9. Tickets $36 and up. The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-3000. www.ragamaladance.org; www.thesoraya.org
DISCUSSION
The Rise in Global Antisemitism – Online Lecture: NA’AMAT USA presents a talk on the topic by Sharon Nazarian, senior vice president of international affairs at the Anti-Defamation League, 10 a.m. April 3. Free/donations appreciated. Register in advance for the lecture on Zoom: bit.ly/3qDK75v. 818-981-1298. Email: [email protected]. www.naamat.org
Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Film Festival is April 8-17 with in-person and online presentations of films, events and workshops. (Outfest Fusion)
MOVIES
Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Film Festival: The 19th annual festival includes features, shorts, episodics, plus panels and workshops. In-person films and events, April 8-13 and online April 13-17. The festival is presented by IMDbPro and Hyundai. Tickets $12 for individual films; $90 for all-access online films and events; $35 for opening gala screening and party. Details on purchasing tickets, venues and how to watch the online portion: bit.ly/3LpMVv1. outfestfusion.com
MUSEUM
Craft in America Center: April 2: “Building the Essentials: Ferne Jacobs,” a retrospective of fiber art, collage and drawings, through June 18 (a reservation is required for opening day; request a reservation, by email, email here: [email protected]). Also, make a reservation for special events with the artist on April 23, May 5 and May 13 from the tabs on the website. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 8415 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-951-0610. www.craftinamerica.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: April 2: “The Secrets of WW II,” through Oct. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $16; $13 ages 62 and older; $9 ages 11-17; $6 ages 3-10 (March 31-April 1); from April 2-Oct. 9 the admission is $29.95; $26.95 ages 62 and older; $22.95 ages 11-17; $19.95 ages 3-10). Purchasing admission in advance is recommended but not required (bit.ly/3f1Aecr). 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. www.reaganfoundation.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. Exhibits include: “Stories of Cinema,” “Backdrop: An Invisible Art,” “The Path to Cinema: Highlights from the Richard Balzer Collection,” a temporary exhibit of objects created by Hayao Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and “The Oscars Experience.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission $25; $19 ages 62 and older; $15 students; free for ages 17 and younger; $15 extra for “The Oscars Experience.” 6067 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Fairfax Avenue), Los Angeles. 323-930-3000. academymuseum.org
Bolton Hall Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Verdugo Hills Cemetery — Celebrating 100 Years,” through June. The museum is operated by the Little Landers Historical Society. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org
California African American Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Body + Text: Selections from the Permanent Collection,” through Aug. 7 (bit.ly/3Lzaq5V). “Matthew Thomas: Enlightenment,” sacred geometric abstraction artworks, through Aug. 7 (bit.ly/3rmyBMJ). “Troy Montes-Michie: Rock of Eye,” through Sept. 4 (bit.ly/3HMzHas). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Check the museum’s Facebook for updates (bit.ly/3oq0tLa). 600 State Drive (in Exposition Park), Los Angeles. 213-744-2084. caamuseum.org
California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks: Ongoing special exhibit: “Landscape Through the Eyes of Abstraction,” through July 31. Artists: Luciana Abait, Kim Abeles, Charles Arnoldi, Laddie John Dill, Cynthia Ona Innis, Claudia Parducci. Hours: 2-6 p.m. Thursday; noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission free; donation $6. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, second level, Thousand Oaks. 805-405-5240. www.cmato.org
California Science Center: Ongoing special exhibit: “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia,” through Sept. 5. Also, the Imax film “Angkor 3D.” Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (timed tickets are required). Admission is free to the center but there is a charge for special exhibits (adult admission $19.95 for the “Angkor” exhibit only, or $25.25, for an adult for both the new exhibit and the Imax movie). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. californiasciencecenter.org
Craft Contemporary: Ongoing special exhibits: “Jaishri Abichandani: Flower-Headed Children,” Diedrick Brackens: heaven is a muddy riverbed,” and “Daisy Hightower: An Installation by Rosalyn Miles,” all three through May 8. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission $9; $7 seniors and students; pay-what-you-can on Sunday. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. www.craftcontemporary.org
Fowler Museum at UCLA: Ongoing special exhibits: “Aboriginal Screen-Printed Textiles from Australia’s Top End,” contemporary textile artwork and accompanying videos, through June 19. “Gosette Lubondo: Imaginary Trip,” photography from the Congolese artist runs through July 3. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Free admission. Parking directions: enter from Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, turn left into the pay-by-space area of Lot 4 (198 Westwood Plaza). 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood. Details: bit.ly/3GuLCIy. Museum, fowler.ucla.edu/
The Getty Center: Ongoing special exhibits: “Grand Design: 17th Century French Drawings,” through May 1. “Poussin and the Dance,” through May 8. “Painted Prophecy: The Hebrew Bible through Christian Eyes,” through May 29. “Imogen Cunningham: A Retrospective,” through June 12. “Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy,” through July 10 (located in the Getty Research Center). “Powder and Light: Late 19th Century Pastels,” through Aug. 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required for now (bit.ly/2SbTzys). Parking $20 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation). Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Hammer Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “A Decade of Acquisitions of Works on Paper,” through May 1. “Ulysses Jenkins: Without Your Interpretation,” a retrospective of the performance and video artist, through May 15 (bit.ly/3rhJ9MR). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Museum admission is free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-443-7000. Email: [email protected]. hammer.ucla.edu
Holocaust Museum LA: Ongoing special exhibit: “Ruth Gruber: Photojournalist,” through April 13. Free admission but reservations are required. 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-651-3704. Email: [email protected]. www.holocaustmuseumla.org
Italian American Museum Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “Woven Lives: Exploring Women’s Needlework from the Italian Diaspora,” through Oct. 16. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission free; donations requested. 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. 213-485-8432. www.iamla.org
Japan House Los Angeles: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Art of the Ramen Bowl,” porcelain ramen bowls (donburi) and spoons (renge) designed by 30 artists — who love ramen — through July 5 (check the events page for related programs: www.japanhousela.com/happenings/events). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free admission. The museum is at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 800-516-0565. www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles
Japanese American National Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Sutra and Bible — Faith and the Japanese American World War II Incarceration,” through Nov. 27. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed on national holidays. Admission: $16; $7 ages 62 and older and children; free for ages 5 and younger (timed advance tickets required; no walk-ins). 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamuseum. janm.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits: “Black American Portraits,” through April 17. “Mixpantli: Space, Time and the Indigenous Origins of Mexico,” through May 1. “Mixpantli: Contemporary Echoes,” through June 12. 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
LA Plaza Cocina: A new museum dedicated to Mexican food and cuisine. First exhibit is “Maize: Past, Present and Future,” through April 30. 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. Monday-Friday (temporary hours). 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/
MOAH – Lancaster Museum of Art and History: Ongoing special exhibits: “Activation,” a group show with solo artists including “Paul Stephen Benjamin: Oh Say (Remix),” “April Bey: The Opulent Blerd,” “Keith Collins: Ali,” “Mark Steven Greenfield: A Survey, 2001-2021,” “Carla Jay Harris: Season in the Wilderness,” “Sergio Hernandez: Chicano Time Capsule, Nelli Quitoani,” and also “What Would You Say? Activist Graphics from the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Exhibits run through April 17. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Admission is a donation of $5 and $3 for seniors and students. 665 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. 661-723-6250. www.lancastermoah.org/activation; www.lancastermoah.org
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Ongoing special exhibits: “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall, through April 17 (purchase tickets in advance here: nhm.org/plan-your-visit/nhm-buy-tickets). The “Butterfly Pavilion,” through Sept. 5 ($8; details here: bit.ly/3l1eT47). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Admission $15; $12 seniors and students with an ID; $7 ages 3-12. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Pole Position: The Juan Gonzalez Formula 1 Collection,” through June 5. “The Aesthetic of Motoring: 90 Years of Pininfarina,” highlights the Italian car design firm and coach-builder on their anniversary year, through July 17. “Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme,” through Sept. 11 (www.petersen.org/hypercars). “Bond in Motion: Official Collection of Original James Bond Vehicles,” through Oct. 30 (www.petersen.org/bond).Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $17; $15 ages 62 and older; $12 ages 4-17. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibit: “Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources,” through May 22. The exhibit includes 20 works of Van Gogh plus artwork from more than 60 other artists — that represent what Van Gogh admired. The exhibit is in conjunction with the Columbus Museum of Art. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Admission to the special exhibit includes museum admission (tickets.sbma.net/event-detail/van-gogh-admission/). 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 805-963-4364. www.sbma.net
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane with an “Open Air Museum Experience,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 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
MUSIC
The Canyon: Bruno and the Hooligans, a tribute to Bruno Mars, with opening by Exit 15, 7 p.m. April 1 ($19.50; bit.ly/3iNlFKM). The Motels, with two opening acts, Guilty Pleasures and Crooked Eye Tommy, 6:30 p.m. April 2 ($24; bit.ly/3DlERZg). Foghat, with opening by Carry On Band, 7 p.m. April 3 ($28; bit.ly/3uHxcRr). Sir, Please, 8 p.m. April 7 ($15 in advance; $19; bit.ly/3wN8uBy). The Long Run – Experience the Eagles, with opening by Ghost in the Machine, 7 p.m. April 8 ($35; bit.ly/3tPunOR). Ticket price listed is standing room only; table tickets require dinner purchase. Check website for other ticket prices, added ticket fee, dinner options and reservations. 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/
Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely: A concert by the singer-songwriter-guitarist, 8 p.m. April 1. Tickets $39 and up. Use parking structure 5, 340 Royce Drive, Westwood. Royce Hall at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Court, Westwood. toshireagon.com. roycehall.org; cap.ucla.edu/calendar/details/biglovely
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles: “Queen of the Night,” with music by Queen and Freddie Mercury, 8 p.m. April 2 and 2 p.m. April 3. Tickets $30 and up. Access parking structure 5 from Sunset Boulevard to Royce Drive ($14). Royce Hall at UCLA, 340 Royce Drive, Westwood. 310-825-2101. Details: bit.ly/3idueye. Tickets: bit.ly/36pyKad
Silkroad Ensemble: “Home Within” concert, 8 p.m. April 2. Tickets $41 and up. The Soraya at CSUN,, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-3000. www.silkroad.org; www.thesoraya.org
Steve Tyrell: The vocalist and Grammy Award-winning producer performs music from his latest album “Shades of Ray,” music of Ray Charles, 8 p.m. April 2. Tickets $50 and up. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.elportaltheatre.com/stevetyrell.html
Benjamin Baker: The violinist performs music by Lili Boulanger, Debussy, Elgar, Reena Esmail and Augusta Read Thomas, with pianist Daniel Lebhardt, 2 p.m. April 3. Tickets $28 (purchase here: bit.ly/38detp9). Raitt Recital Hall at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4522. www.benjamin-baker.com; arts.pepperdine.edu
Glendale Noon Concerts – Online: Violinists Andrew Kwon and Stephanie Pak perform music by Mozart, Viotti and Wieniawski, 12:10 p.m. April 6. Free/donations appreciated (bit.ly/38y9sDR). Click on the link tab to watch: glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com/
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble: Performance of “Early Music Choral Treats” with music by Raphaella Aleotti, Isabella Leonarda, Giovanni Palestrina and Josquin des Prez, 7 p.m. April 10. The ensemble performs medieval and Renaissance music for choir. Donation $10. Masks required. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village. 213-533-9922. Email: [email protected]. www.jouyssance.org
Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the English Baroque Soloists: A program of music by Hayden and Mozart, 8 p.m. April 13. Tickets $41 and up. The Soraya at CSUN,, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-3000. Details on the artists: bit.ly/3qM19yu. thesoraya.org
Amir ElSaffar’s Rivers of Sound Orchestra: The orchestra performs with the Aditya Prakash Ensemble, 8 p.m. April 23. Tickets $36 and up. The Soraya at CSUN,, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-3000. thesoraya.org/calendar/details/elsaffar-2022
DakhaBrakha: Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA presents the Ukrainian quartet, 7 p.m. April 24. Tickets $50 and up. The concert is at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu/calendar/details/dakhabrakha2022
THEATER
L.A. Now and Then: The Group Rep presents a new musical revue that celebrates Los Angeles, opens 8 p.m. April 1. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 8. Tickets $40; $35 seniors and students. Lonny Chapman Theatre, main stage, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. thegrouprep.com
True West: The Group Rep presents the play by Sam Shepard about two brothers, who live very different lives, who need to get together for a writing project, opens 4 p.m. April 9. Show runs 4 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday through May 8. Tickets $25; $20 seniors and students. Upstairs at the Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, second floor, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-763-5990. thegrouprep.com
Yemandja: A theatrical work about using one’s culture as a positive force over evil as set in a slave trade center in 19th century Dahomey (now Benin), co-written by Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo, who also performs in the play, and Jean Hebrail and Naïma Hebrail Kidjo, opens 7:30 p.m. April 14. Show runs 7:30 p.m. April 15-16. Tickets $35 and up. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. 310-434-3200. thebroadstage.org
Jane Austen Unscripted: Impro Theatre performs a fully-improvised play that brings the world of Jane Austen to life by suggestions from the audience, opens 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 16. Show runs 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through May 8 (no show at 3 p.m. April 17). Tickets $50 for show only; $75 for English tea and treats with “garden party” reserved table seating. Garry Marshall Theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. www.improtheatre.com; garrymarshalltheatre.org/jane-austen-unscripted
ONGOING THEATER
Little Women: The Broadway musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, by Mindi Dickstein, Jason Howland and Allan Knee. Show runs 8 p.m. April 1; 2 p.m. April 2; 8 p.m. April 9; 2 p.m. April 10. Tickets $22; $19 ages 62 and older and ages 17 and younger. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. 661-799-2702. www.canyontheatre.org/littlewomen
Widower in Paradise: A comedy-mystery by Hiro Kosgaard. Minimum age: 13. Show runs 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday, through April 10. Tickets $25. The Sherry Theater, 11052 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. www.eventbrite.com/e/widower-in-paradise-tickets-280073927657
The Play You Want: The Road Theatre Co. presents the play by Bernardo Cubría, 8 p.m. April 1. Show runs various dates through April 24. Tickets $39; $15 seniors and students. The Road on Magnolia, in the NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-761-8838. roadtheatre.org
The Path to Catherine: Write Act Repertory presents a new musical by Jan. Roper and Patricia Zehentmayr about a German noblewoman who becomes Catherine the Great. Show runs 7 p.m. April 2; 3 p.m. April 3 and other dates through May 1. Tickets $20. Brickhouse Theatre, 10950 Peach Grove St., North Hollywood. 800-838-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5382768
Submit calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
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