November 2013 Culture Alert

This is a very odd November: the month ends with Thanksgiving weekend, so almost all the listed events are before then. (Chanuka coincides with T-day for the 1st time since 1888; this apparently won't happen again for another 77,798 years). But there's still plenty to do in LA this month, including the almost 800 free cultural events listed here: talks, walks, readings, plays, hikes, movies, openings, & concerts. Among the interesting people you can meet around town are Agns Varda, Petula Clark, Jeff Garlin, Ann Rice, Tim Conway, Roy Choi, Corey Feldman, Graham Nash, Randi Zuckerberg, Artie Lange, Giada De Laurentiis, Tori Spelling, Will Ferrell, Mike Tyson, & astronaut Chris Hadfield. A growing number of Day of the Dead fests celebrate life & honor ancestors; there are Veterans Day commemorations, the Great LA Walk from Disney Hall to the ocean, & 80+ classy films at the week-long AFI Fest, free again this year (see afi.com). The DWP celebrates the centennial of the LA Aqueduct; ArtsReStore LA takes over Westwood for the month; & DIY Days returns to LA with 4 free days of events (11/15-18; exact schedule not online at our press time, so go to http://la.diydays.com for details). Museum members: 11/29 & 11/30 are Member Appreciation Days, with reciprocal admission & 20% store discounts at 17 So Cal museums (see http://bit.ly/17vLLba for details). As usual, everything listed is free & open to the public as far as I know. Please call ahead if you dislike surprises, & please note that RSVP means you must reserve a place. Call to verify means I couldnt confirm the event. Some events requiring museum admission are listed, because many of us have memberships. Have a great month & keep in touch - & please get out there & support the arts. Happy Turkey to all! Cheers, Rina
Fri 11/1 10 am Concert Preview in Whittier Elizabeth Lauritsen gives a preview of the Rio Hondo Symphony's 11/3 concert "Will & Romance." First Friends Church, 13205 Philidelphia St, Whittier 562/698-8626 riohondosymphony.org Fri 11/1 10 am - 8 pm (also 11/2) Day of the Dead on Olvera Street Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with costumes, crafts, exhibits, face painting, puppet shows, folklorico dancing, & beautifully decorated altars, entertainment, & a procession. Dont miss the art show at Pico House. Olvera Street, Downtown LA 213/ 625-7074 elpueblo.lacity.org Fri 11/1 12 noon Concert in Torrance Bach's Lunchtime Recitals move to a new venue & welcome organist David York. 1st Lutheran Church, 2900 W Carson St, Torrance

310/320-9920 ~ http://bit.ly/GzG1SP Fri 11/1 12:15 pm Medieval Manuscripts at LMU Kristen Collins speaks on The History of a Medieval Prayer Book & a Nun on the Run: The St. Albans Psalter & Christina of Markyate. Murphy Recital Hall, Loyola Marymount, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester 310/338-7588 ~ www.lmu.edu Fri 11/1 1 pm Architecture Talk at SCI-Arc "In-Discrete Architecture" A conversation with architect & Sci-Arc professor Bryony Roberts. SCI-Arc, 960 E 3rd St, Downtown LA 213/613-2200 sciarc.edu Fri 11/1 2 pm China at UCLA Nancy Steinhardt speaks on "Muslim Ritual & the Chinese Building System," exploring what happens when a monotheistic, aniconic, foreign religion needs worship space in China. Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/825-3686 ~ international.ucla.edu Fri 11/1 4:45 pm Live Music at Crafted LA's new permanent craft marketplace celebrates Dia de Los Muertos with a short performance from Folklorico Del Mar of San Pedro. Crafted, 110 & 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro 310/732-1270 ~ http://craftedportla.com Fri 11/1 5 - 8 pm Art in Westwood The Hammer & Arts ReStore LA open a monthlong project in empty storefronts with a party featuring a no-host bar & snacks, KCHUNG Radio, UCLA jazz, on-demand custom poetry, + music by Steve Weisberg & His Orchestra, Perla Batalla, Petra Haden, Suzy Williams, & Andre Stevens Thomas. Also, special deals & events at local art shops & sites. Empty Storefront, 1028 - 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Fri 11/1 6 pm Dia de los Muertos at CSUN Celebrate Day of the Dead with live music, Danzas, vendors, food, speakers, & elaborate altars meant to honor those who have passed. Chicano House, CSUN, Plummer & Etiwanda, Northridge 818/677-2130 ~ www.csun.edu Fri 11/1 6 & 7 pm Gallery Talk at the Norton Simon Join a Museum educator for a one-hour tour discussing Norton Simon's life as an art collector. Galleries open free; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Fri 11/1 6 - 8 pm Jazz at LACMA Open galleries, outdoor bars, & live jazz from the Greg Pore Group. LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6010 lacma.org Fri 11/1 6 - 10 pm 1st Fridays on Abbott Kinney Shops stay open late, with live jazz, openings, refreshments, artist talks, discounts, & surprises. Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice 310/399-5544 www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com Fri 11/1 Salon in Glendale 6:30 pm

8th Day Arts presents a poetry & wine salon, with free wine, live music, & readings by Carlos Astudillo, Miguel Buenaflor, Pete Frias, Linda Kaye & Erika Licon. Cat In The Lotus, 123 N Maryland Ave, Glendale http://tinyurl.com/23tklwm Fri 11/1 6:30 pm Architecture Talk at UCLA Noted architect Hitoshi Abe, Chair, UCLA Architecture & Urban Design, talks about his work. 1302 Perloff Hall (Decaf), UCLA 310/267-4704 aud.ucla.edu Fri 11/1 7 pm Modern Art at the Norton Simon Screening of the 2004 documentary "What is Minimalism? The American Perspective 1958-1968," created with participation of dozens of mid-century artists. Galleries open free. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Fri 11/1 7:30 pm Astronomy at the Observatory All Space Considered: Space news & update program by Observatory Curator & staff. Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park 213/473-0800 griffithobservatory.org Fri 11/1 7:30 pm Writer at the Hammer Some Favorite Writers: Madeline Miller reads from her debut novel "The Song of Achilles." UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Fri 11/1 7:30 pm Chinatown at the Crawford Forum In honor of this week's 100th anniversary of the LA Aqueduct, screening of Roman Polanski's Oscar-winning film about bringing water to LA. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 scpr.org Fri 11/1 7:30 pm Movie at the Hammer The Film Archive celebrates the legacy of Rhino Films with a special presentation of "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" (1998), starring Halle Berry, Vivica Fox, Larenz Tate & Lela Rochon. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Fri 11/1 8 pm Recital at the Colburn Talented students of the Colburn Conservancy play solo & chamber pieces by Mozart, Accolay, Beethoven, Grieg, & Brahms. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Fri 11/1 8 pm Concert at UCLA Music in the Rotunda: Classical guitarist Payam Larijani performs a traditional program featuring compositions by Isaac Albniz, ric Satie, Domenico Scarlatti, Francisco Trrega, Hector Villa-Lobos, & others. Powell Library Rotunda, UCLA 310/825-5756 library.ucla.edu Fri 11/1 8 pm Openings at La Luz de Jesus Reception for painter Christine Wu's show Come Home + Paul Koudounaris presents his book Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures &

Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs + musical performance by Crystal Radio. La Luz de Jesus, 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood 323/666-7667 ~ www.laluzdejesus.com Sat 11/2 7:30 am Bird Walk in Pasadena Meet seasonal birds with a guide from the Audubon Society. Hahamongna Watershed Park, Foothill & Oak Grove Dr, Pasadena 818/544-5009 pasadenaaudubon.org Sat 11/2 8 am Bird Walk at Lake Castaic See early migratory birds along the lake with an Audubon guide. See website for directions. Meet in Lot 4, Lake Castaic Park 661/257-4050 www.sfvaudubon.org Sat 11/2 8:30 am Birdwalk in Rolling Hills Estates Naturalist Loretta Rose shows birds in a Oceanside spectacular setting. Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr East, RHE 310/541-7613 pvplc.org Sat 11/2 9 am Walk at King Gillette Ranch Join a ranger on a moderate, 1-mile roundtrip hike to Inspiration Point for a view of the Las Virgenes Valley. 1 hr. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/2 9 am Biking in Malibu Creek Intro to Mountain Bike Skills: Learn backcountry preparedness, shareduse etiquette, maintenance tips, & riding fundamentals. Helmet reqd; rain cancels. Malibu Creek State Park, near Las Virgenes & Mulholland (call for directions) 805-558-1606 ~ www.corbamtb.com Sat 11/2 9 am - 12 noon Gardening in Van Nuys The DWP hosts a free California Friendly Landscape training class: Learn 6 ways to make your garden waterwise. RSVP to waterconservation@ladwp.com. DWP, 14401 Saticoy St, Bldg 7, Van Nuys 800/544-4498 ~ www.ladwp.com Sat 11/2 9:30 am Nature Walk in Cold Creek First Saturday Stroll along a streamside trail through oak woodlands to a chaparral basin surrounded by craggy sandstone peaks. 2 hrs. Cold Creek Canyon Preserve, near Topanga & Mulholland (call for directions) 818/346-9620 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/2 10 am Workshop at the Redondo Beach Library Novelist Christopher Lynch leads a workshop on self-publishing, with tips & guides. Main Library, 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach 310/318-0675 www.redondo.org Sat 11/2 10 am Tour at King Gillette Ranch Take a look behind the scenes of the Golden Era of the Silver Screen, focusing on renowned film director/producer Clarence Brown, on a historic walking tour. 1.5 hrs. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas

805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/2 10 am Movie Walk at Sooky Goldman Tour the sites of movie & TV productions; see how the industry affects the environment. 2 hrs. Sooky Goldman Nature Center, near Coldwater & Mulholland (call for directions) 310/858-3090 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/2 10 am - 12 noon (also 11/5) Garden Talk at Madrona Marsh "Out of the Wilds & Into Your Garden" Connie Vanheim leads an entertaining & educational class on A Rose is a Rose. Donations accepted. Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance 310/782-3989 www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com Sat 11/2 10 am - 8 pm (see 11/1) Day of the Dead on Olvera Street Sat 11/2 11 am (also 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30) DIY Food in Westwood The Student Food Collective presents "Food Revolution: Do It Yourself!" Michaela Nye leads seminars on ways to make many conventional products at home, including information on making sustainable food choices. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. Call to verify if free. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/2 11 am - 2 pm Dia de los Muertos in Santa Monica As part of the traditional Mexican holiday, which honors & celebrates loved ones that have passed, a day of crafts, processions, dancers, workshops, tours, film, a ceremony, & musicians throughout.\ Woodlawn Cemetery, 1847 14th St, Santa Monica 310/458-8717 ~ http://bit.ly/HszPgq Sat 11/2 11:30 am Artist Talk at the Hammer Meet the Maker Gallerist David Charles talks with prolific LA artist Gary Baseman about his art & his city. Part of the monthlong Arts ReStore LA project. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/2 12 noon SoundSpark at the West Hollywood Library For kids: A new & experimental music series featuring solo & duo performances by emerging artists. Today: Erin Barnes. Library, 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood 323/226-1617 sassas.org Sat 11/2 12 noon Opera Film at USC Screening of the Metropolitan Opera's performance William Kentridge's production of Shostakovich's opera "The Nose." RSVP online + come early. Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Sat 11/2 12 noon - 4 pm Da de los Muertos at La Plaza Watch performances that pay homage to the dead through music, dance, & theatre with Xipe Totec, Teatro Tatalejos, & more. Participate in hands-on workshops & make your own calavera mask, pan de muerto, & paper mache skull. La Plaza de Culture 7 Artes, 501 N Main St, Downtown LA 888/488-8083 http://lapca.org

Sat 11/2 12:30 - 5 pm Day of the Dead at the Folk Tree Live music from Martin Espino; artist talks; altars; face painting; dance from Children's Ballet Folklorico Acoiris; & much arts & crafts. Folk Tree, 217 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 626/795-8733 ~ www.folktree.com Sat 11/2 1 pm Gallery Talk at the Norton Simon Join a Museum educator for a one-hour tour focused on the roots of Hispanic culture. Free w/admission; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Sat 11/2 1 pm Garden Tour at UCLA Visit the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, a living museum with c. 4,000 species of tropical & sub-tropical plants from around the world. Botanical Garden, UCLA 310/825-1260 www.botgard.ucla.edu Sat 11/2 1 pm Baseball in Thousand Oaks An Afternoon with Chad Harbach, author of "The Art of Fielding," Part of Thousand Oaks' One City, One Book project. RSVP. Fred Kavli Theatre, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, TO 805/449-2660 ~ www.tol.lib.ca.us Sat 11/2 1 - 3 pm Family Art at the Norton Simon A Festival of Light & Family: Learn about Diwali, celebrated by Hindu, Jain & Sikh families across the world, then create your own candleholder. Free w/admission; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Sat 11/2 1 - 4 pm Family Crafts at Rancho Los Cerritos Creation Station: "Brilliant Brown Kids' activities & crafts celebrating autumn. Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach 562/570-1755 www.rancholoscerritos.org Sat 11/2 1 - 4 pm Kids' Stuff at the Petersen Discovery Days: Car-inspired arts & crafts, followed by actors from LA BookPALS reading stories. Free w/admission. Petersen Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/964-6308 www.petersen.org Sat 11/2 1:30 pm Author at the Northridge Library arry Lancet discusses his thriller "Japantown" & talks about selfpublishing. Northridge Branch of LAPL, 9051 Darby Ave, Northridge 818/886-3640 ~ www.lapl.org Sat 11/2 1:30 pm Westerns at the Autry What Is A Western? Screening & discussion of Sergio Leone's classic "The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly" (1966), starring Clint Eastwood. Free w/admission. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 theautry.org Sat 11/2 2 pm Day of the Dead at the Sunland Library Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with an altar dedicated to Cesar Chavez, traditional treats & live music. Sunland Branch of LAPL, 7771 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga 818/352-4481 ~ www.lapl.org

Sat 11/2 2 pm Holocaust at SMPL Marty Brounstein presents the remarkable true story of Dutch couple Frans & Mien Wijnakker, who saved the lives of more than two dozen Jews during World War II. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Sat 11/2 2 pm Music at GPL Hootenanny! Folk music with Jerry & Debbie Burgan & friends. Central Library, 222 E Harvard St, Glendale 818/548-2042 library.ci.glendale.ca.us Sat 11/2 2 pm China at the Fowler Museum Nancy Steinhardt speaks on "Yuan: Chinese Architecture, Mongol Patrons, Asian Archaeology." Fowler Museum, UCLA 310/825-8683 ~ international.ucla.edu Sat 11/2 2 pm Ancient History at the Getty Villa Archaeologist Elspeth Dusinberre examines government archives, food, alcohol, gender relations, & even the original Pony Express in the Achaemenid Persian Empire (c. 550-330 BCE). RSVP. Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, Pacific Palisades 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sun 11/3 2 pm Concert at the Broad Stage Mike Corrigan conducts the Emeritus College Concert Band. Edye 2nd Space, Broad Stage, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 310/434-4306 smc.edu Sat 11/2 2 pm Origami at the Walteria Library Beverly Baudino guides participants in making a small calendar box using origami techniques. RSVP. Walteria Library, 3815 W 242 St, Torrance 310/375-8418 ~ www.torrnet.com Sat 11/2 2 pm Ann Rice at BN @ The Grove The best-selling Anne Rice (The Wolves of Midinter) & Christopher Rice (The Heavens Rise) visit for a dual signing. See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Sat 11/2 2 pm Photo Walk at King Gillette Ranch Capture A Nature Moment: Learn the tricks of the trade from a nature photographer pro. RSVP. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 310/858-7272 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/2 2 pm Japanese Americans at JANM Screening of the new documentary "Unexpected Journeys: Remarkable Stories of Japanese in America." Free w/admission. Japanese Amer. Natl Museum, 369 E 1st St, Little Tokyo 213/625-0414 janm.org Sat 11/2 2 pm Theater at the Getty Jessica Kubzansky, directs a staged reading of T.S. Eliot's "Murder in the Cathedral," Eliot's best known drama based on the assassination of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1170. RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu

Sat 11/2 2 pm Chinese Art at the Fowler Nancy Steinhardt focuses on architecture of the Yuan dynasty (12671368), the period of Mongolian rule, to address how the Mongols used Chinese buildings to enhance their imperial identity. Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4169 fmch.ucla.edu Sat 11/2 2 - 5 pm Zines in Westwood Join a hands-on zine-making experience - learn to create a selfpublished, homemade booklet of personal essays, political rants, fiction, poetry, art, recipes, or whatever. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. Call to verify if free. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/2 2 - 5:30 pm Live Music at Crafted LA's new permanent craft marketplace hosts an afternoon of music from DJ Frank Foreal. Crafted, 110 & 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro 310/732-1270 ~ http://craftedportla.com Sat 11/2 3 pm Brewery Ride from Flying Pigeon Meet up at the bike shop for a pleasant ride to a brewery, winery, or quality local watering hole with an emphasis on craft & micro beverages. Call or sign up for updates for start times. Flying Pigeon, 3404 N Figueroa St, Highland Park 213/909-8986 flyingpigeon-la.com Sat 11/2 3 - 5 pm Party at Skylight Books Skylight is turning 17 years old & celebrates with cheese, cookies, cake, refreshments, prizes, special guests & much more. Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Sat 11/2 3 - 9 pm Day of the Dead in Sylmar Local non-profits in the North Valley bring to life a unique, authentic, & spirited observance of Day of the Dead, with an opening ceremony, live music & art, vendors, a night bike ride, altars, kids' crafts, & more. Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, 14451 Bledsoe St, Sylmar 818/528-4511 tiachucha.com Sat 11/2 3 - 11 pm Dia de Los Muertos at Grand Park Self Help Graphics teams up with Grand Park for an afternoon & evening of altars, food trucks, free face-painting, & awesome bands: Nortec Collective, Cumbia Mochin, La Chamba, & more. Procession to Self Help at 4. Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213/972-8080 http://grandparkla.org Sat 11/2 4 - 7 pm Openings at La Luz de Jesus Daniel Martin Diaz signs "Soul of Science," an art book that explores the mystery of science, nature, anatomy, consciousness, & the power of symbols. La Luz de Jesus, 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood 323/666-7667 ~ www.laluzdejesus.com Sat 11/2 5 - 11 pm Da de los Muertos at Self Help Graphics The original LA version of Day of the Dead promises art, dance, craft sales, food, costumes, & performances from Quetzal, Raul & Mexia, Casa 101, Arabian Prince, La Familia Valera Miranda, & more. Walking processions from Grand Park at 4 & from Mariachi Plaza at 5.

Self Help Graphics, 1300 E 1st St, Boyle Heights 909/881-6444 selfhelpgraphics.com Sat 11/2 6 pm Opening in San Fernando Reception for "Glorious California: The Lay Of Its Land," with live music from the Kadima String Quartet & Conservatory students. La Galeria Gitana, 120 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando 818/780-9596 ~ www.kadimaconservatory.com Sat 11/2 6 pm Classical Jam at the Silverlake Lounge Classical Revolution: LA brings fun & engaging chamber music shows to non-traditional spaces. Tonight: Grammy winner Andrew Balogh. Silverlake Lounge, 2906 Sunset Blvd, Silverlake 213/814-8597 www.classicalrevolutionla.org Sat 11/2 6 - 10 pm Day of the Dead at 24th Street Theatre Celebrate life & honor the dead through dance performances, puppets, music, altars, art, theatre & food. 24th Street Theatre, 1117 W 24th St, West Adams 213/745-6516 24thstreet.org Sat 11/2 7 - 9 pm Ping-Pong in Westwood Join a Round Robin Match, engaging multiple participants in friendly, collaborative style; move on to a more competitive tournament. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. Call to verify if free. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/2 7 - 11 pm Da de los Muertos at La Plaza The 9th Annual Da de Los Muertos Music & Art Festival promises live sets from Voz De Mano, Matamoska Skacore, & Velorio, + art exhibits, altars & more. La Plaza de Culture 7 Artes, 501 N Main St, Downtown LA 888/488-8083 http://lapca.org Sat 11/2 7:30 pm Writers at Skylight Books Ricochet Books launches its 1st two books, "Nigerians in Space" by Deji Olukotun & "Good Night, Mr. Kissinger" by K. Anis Ahmed. Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Sun 11/3 8 am Bird Walk in Topanga Buffs & beginners can discover the ways of the birds; bring water & a snack. 3 hrs. Topanga State Park, off Entrada from Topanga (call for directions) 310/455-1401 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/3 8 am Bird Walk in the Sepulveda Basin Learn to identify the birds that flock through the wildlife reserve on a walk with the Audubon Society. Sepulveda Basin, off Woodley north of Burbank, Encino 818/346-6712 www.sepulvedabasinwildlife.org Sun 11/3 9 am Nature Trek in Franklin Canyon Take a moderately-difficult hike covering the canyon from top to bottom including shady green trails & sun-baked, steep paths. Canyon history & habitat chat along the way. 2 hrs. Franklin Canyon Ranch, near Beverly Drive & Coldwater (call for directions)

310/858-7272 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/3 10 am - 12 noon & 1 - 3 pm Native Culture at Satwiwa Celebrate Native American arts by creating a small hand-coiled pottery with Rowan Harrison. Satwiwa Native American Center, Via Goleta, Lynn Rd 5 miles S of 101 (call for directions) 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/3 10 am - 5 pm Da de los Muertos in Canoga Park A traditional Day of the Dead festival + street fair, with Aztec dancers, a kids' pavilion, classic cars, altar exhibits, vendors, raffles, folkloric dancers, & live performances & music. Sherman Way, Canoga Ave to Vassar Ave, Canoga Park 818/346-4892 http://mainstreetcanogapark.com Sun 11/3 11 am - 2 pm Jam at Viva Cantina Join in or just enjoy the 1st Sunday Old-Time Jam. Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 818/221-4680 oldtimeisagoodtime.com Sun 11/3 11 an - 5:30 pm Dia De Los Muertos at Rose Hills A cultural festival for the entire family, with an art exhibit, a marketplace, food vendors, beautifully crafted altars, & live music from local artists. Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier http://dayofthedead-rosehills.com Sun 11/3 12 noon - 2 pm Craft at the Hammer DIY Tech Gloves Workshop: KC Sears shows how to make tech gloves, using conductive thread in the index finger & thumb of stretchy gloves so you can still use your phone or tablet. Part of the monthlong Arts ReStore LA project. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sun 11/3 12 noon - 6 pm Spoken Word in Leimert Park An exhilarating Open Mic forum for spoken word, music & poetry performances. Empowerment Project, 4305 Degnan Blvd, LA 323/295-0043 ~ www.the-EP-Project.com Sun 11/3 12:30 - 3:30 pm (also 11/10, 11/17) Family Arts at LACMA Animals in Japanese Art: Check out LACMA's Japanese art collection, then make scrolls, screens, & more. Free w/admission (kids always free). LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle 323/857-6010 lacma.org Sun 11/3 1 - 3 pm Bluegrass at El Camino College Join an open & outdoors bluegrass jam. Call to verify. El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance 310/534- 963-2898 www.socalbluegrass.org Sun 11/3 1 - 3 pm Illuminated Manuscripts at the Getty Artist at Work: Join artist Sylvana Barrett as she demonstrates medieval painting techniques while exploring precious pigments, gold gilding, & elaborately painted borders. Museum Courtyard, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sat 11/3 1 - 4 pm

Paint-Out in Pasadena The California Art Club hosts a day of outdoor & live model painting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the resurgence of the CAC. CAC Gallery, 1120 Old Mill Rd, San Marino 626/583-9009 californiaartclub.org Sun 11/3 1 - 5 pm Culture at CAAM Defending Liberty - Our Ancestors & Veterans: Honor Veterans Day with a full day of poetry, visual art, dance, spoken word, art, & more. Calif African American Museum, Exposition Park 213/744-2024 caamuseum.org Sun 11/3 2 pm Concert at the Nixon Library An afternoon of chamber music with Constanze & Friends. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda 714/993-5075 http://nixonfoundation.org/ Sun 11/3 2 pm Native Americans at the Autry Mary Louise Contini Gordon talks about her book "TIQ SLOW: The Making of a Modern Day Chief." Free w/admission. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 theautry.org Sun 11/3 2 pm Photo Walk in Franklin Canyon Capture the moment with an experienced photographer who shows how to find unique nature views & photo ops. 2 hrs. RSVP. Franklin Canyon Ranch, near Beverly Drive & Coldwater (call for directions) 310/858-7272 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/3 2 pm Concert in San Fernando The Kadima String Quartet & Conservatory students perform muysic by Verdi, Cowel, The Eagles, & The Beach Boys. La Galeria Gitana, 120 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando 818/780-9596 ~ www.kadimaconservatory.com Sun 11/3 2 pm History Talk at the Workman Homestead Leisure in LA: Karen Wilson speaks about the history of the Jewish community of LA. RSVP. Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry 626/968-8492 Homesteadmuseum.org Sat 11/3 2 pm Authors on Asia at PAM The So Cal Haiku Study Group launches their illustrated anthology of new haiku, haibun & more, "Dandelion Breeze." RSVP. Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 626/449-2742 pacificasiamuseum.org Sun 11/3 2 pm Agns Varda at the Getty "Art on Screen" Art on Screen: A conversation with the acclaimed filmmaker & multimedia artist about her recent work, situated squarely at the intersection of cinema & the fine arts. RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sun 11/3 2 - 4 pm (also 11/10, 11/17, 11/24) Family Arts at Barnsdall Free art workshops on arts & crafts from world cultures, led by a different artist each week. Call to verify. Junior Art Center, Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, LA 323/644-6275 barnsdall.org Sun 11/3 2 - 5 pm

Readings in Westwood Contributors to the literary journal Westwind read their poetry & prose. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sun 11/3 3 pm Concert in Whittier "Will & Romance" The Rio Hondo Symphony plays music inspired by Shakespeare, by Walton, Purcell, Mendelssohn, Bernstein, & Prokofiev. Whittier HS, 12417 E Philadelphia, Whittier 562/698-8626 riohondosymphony.org Sun 11/3 3 pm Gallery Talk at PMCA Debra Burchett-Lere, co-curator of "Sam Francis: Five Decades of Abstract Expressionism from California Collections," leads a walkthrough of the exhibition. Free w/admission. Pasadena Museum of Calif Art, 490 E Union St, Pasadena 626/568-3665 pmcaonline.org Sun 11/3 3 pm Polish Film at USC "Outside the Box [Office]" screens Violetta Rotter-Kozera's featurelength documentary "Please Find - Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki." RSVP. School of Cinematic Arts, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Sun 11/3 3:30 pm Drawing at the Getty Bring pads & pencils & enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art with the help of artist Peter Zokosky. Sign up from 2:30 pm at Info Desk. Museum Galleries, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sun 11/3 4 pm Concert at USC H. Robert Reynolds & Sharon Lavery lead the USC Thornton Wind Ensemble in music by Michael Daugherty, Bach, Dvorak, & Hindemith. Bovard Auditorium, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Sun 11/3 4 pm Artist Talk at the Hammer Philosopher of aesthetics Diarmuid Costello leads a walkthrough of "James Welling: Monograph." UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Sun 11/3 4:30 pm Concert at the Colburn Music from the Colburn Academy Virtuosi Orchestra. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Sun 11/3 4:30 pm Sacred Music at Church of Our Saviour Memorial concert for All Saints' Sunday, with music of the Christian & Jewish traditions. Church of Our Saviour, 535 W Roses Rd, San Gabriel 626/282-5147 ~ www.ChurchOfOurSaviour.org Sun 11/3 5 pm Live Music at Amoeba Kneebody celebrates their new album, The Line, infusing jazz with rock energy paralleled with high-level nuanced chamber ensemble playing. Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood 323/245-6400 amoeba.com

Sun 11/3 5 pm Concert at CalArts Students & faculty play chamber music. Wild Beast, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Sun 11/3 5 pm Poetry at Beyond Baroque Billy Burgos hosts an open reading with special guest readers. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice 310/922-3006 www.beyondbaroque.org Sun 11/3 5 pm Music in Oak Park Festival Choral Evensong presented by the Epiphany Parish Choir & Schola. Church of the Epiphany, 5450 Churchwood Dr, Oak Park 818/991-4797 http://tcote.org Sun 11/3 5 pm Sacred Music at All Saints' BH Choral Evensong, with the All Saints' Choir performing music by Tavener, Phillips, & Martin. All Saints Episcopal, 504 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills 310/275-0123 allsaintsbh.org Sun 11/3 6 pm Concert at LACMA Sundays Live presents chamber music from violinist Axel Strauss & pianist Eric Le Van. Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6234 sundayslive.org Sun 11/3 6 - 10 pm Masked Ball at Barnsdall Opening Reception for the group show "Size Really Does Matter." Live music, DJs, & festivies; masks mandatory. Municipal Art Gallery, Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, LA 323/644-6269 www.beyondedenart.com/ Sun 11/3 6:30 pm Polish Film at USC "Outside the Box [Office]" screens Wladyslaw Pasikowski's dramatic feature "Aftermath." RSVP. School of Cinematic Arts, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Sun 11/3 7 - 10 pm Art Party at the Armory Celebrate the launch of the monstrous fall issue of X-TRA with a screening of selections from the issue's writers & artists. Armory Center, 145 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/792-4941 armoryarts.org Mon 11/4 10:30 am Shakespeare at SMC Salty Shakespeare takes "Richard III" outdoors for an imaginative interpretation of the Shakespearean classic. SMC Quad, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4003 smc.edu Mon 11/4 12:15 pm Design Talk at UCLA World-renowned media artist Victoria Vesna talks about her project, incl. Octopus Mandala Glow project for the famous Pacific Wheel in Santa Monica. Broad Arts Center, EDA, UCLA 310/825-9007 dma.ucla.edu

Mon 11/4 1 pm Movie at the Brimhall Library Screening of "Lincoln," starring Daniel Day Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones, & Sally Field. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/449-2660 ~ www.toaks.org/library Mon 11/4 2 pm Music at CalArts The Musical Arts Program presents entertainment attorney & indie artist Christiane Cargill Kinney. Wild Beast, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Mon 11/4 3 pm Chinese Film at USC "Outside the Box [Office]" screens Huo Jianqi's historic drama "Falling Flowers," followed by a Q&A with actress Song Jia. RSVP. School of Cinematic Arts, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Mon 11/4 3 pm Russian Film at USC "Outside the Box [Office]" screens Boris Khlebnikov's dramatic feature "A Long & Happy Life," followed by a Q&A with producer Roman Borisevich. RSVP. School of Cinematic Arts, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Mon 11/4 4 pm History Talk at USC Alison Games speaks on "Cohabitation Surinam Style: English Inhabitants in Dutch Surinam after 1667." Social Sciences Bldg 250, USC 213/740-4996 usc.edu Mon 11/4 4 pm Africa at UCLA Muadi Mukenge discusses "My Community Matters: Reflections on Womens Rights Global Initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo." Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/825-3686 ~ international.ucla.edu Mon 11/4 5 pm Cut Copy at Amoeba Dan & Tim of Cut Copy spin tunes in celebration of their new album, Free Your Mind. Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood 323/245-6400 amoebamusic.com Mon 11/4 6:30 pm Architecture Talk at UCLA Shohei Shigematsu, of OMA New York, talks about his practice, which insists on intelligent forms while inventing new possibilities for content & everyday use. 1302 Perloff Hall (Decaf), UCLA 310/267-4704 aud.ucla.edu Mon 11/4 7 pm Artist Talk at USC Change Agents: Dutch artist Jeanne van Heeswijk speaks about the socially engaged art projects she has produced around the world since 1993. Doheny Memorial Library, USC 213/740-6786 usc.edu Mon 11/4 7 pm Artie Lange at BN @ The Grove

The veteran comedian & radio personality reads from his new dark & disturbing, hilarious & heartbreaking memoir. See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Mon 11/4 7 pm (also 11/5) Master Class at USC Acclaimed classical guitar virtuoso Pepe Romero leads a master class. Cammilleri Hall, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Mon 11/4 7 pm Film at CSUN My Favorite Movies Screening Series: TV producer Jeff Greenstein screens & discusses "The Palm Beach Story," written & directed by Preston Sturges. Manzanita Hall, CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff, Northridge 818/677-3193 cinematheque.csun.edu Mon 11/4 7 pm Journalism at USC "Literary Journalism: Influences & Obsessions" A panel discussion with journalists Gustavo Arellano ("Ask a Mexican"), David Ulin (LA Times Book Critic) & Amy Wilentz (Farewell, Fred Voodoo). Doheny Memorial Library, USC 213/740-3252 usc.edu Mon 11/4 7:30 pm Plants at SC Botanic Marcia Hanscom & Roy van de Hoek present "Threats to Rare & Endangered Plants of the Great Ballona Wetlands Ecosystem" for the CA Native Plant Society, South Coast Chapter. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw, Palos Verdes 310/544-1948 www.sccnps.org Mon 11/4 7:30 pm Travel Talk at Distant Lands The Low Countries: Take a trip through Holland & Belgium with Adrian & Susan Kalvinskas. RSVP. Distant Lands, 20 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/449-3220 distantlands.com Mon 11/4 7:30 pm Jazz at USC Music director Bob Minzter leads the Thornton Jazz Orchestra in a performance featuring Swedish saxophonist & composer Lennart Aberg. Tommy's Place, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Mon 11/4 7:30 pm Bluegrass in Culver City Join the new Westside Jam - for all skills levels. Industry Cafe, 6039 Washington Blvd, Culver City 310/390-4391 www.socalbluegrass.org Mon 11/4 7:30 pm Graphic Novels at the Crawford Forum Jaime Hernandez, co-creator of the famed alt-comic "Love & Rockets," talks about his role in Junot Diaz' latest book, "This Is How He Drew Her." RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 scpr.org Mon 11/4 8 pm Japanese Music at CalArts Guest artist Kaoru Kakizakai performs music for the shakuhachi. Tatum Lounge, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Mon 11/4 9 pm

School Night at Bardot KCRW's Chris Douridas brings the hottest upcoming bands & DJs together for a club night. Tonight: Bonzie, Hi Ho Silver Oh, & more. RSVP. Bardot, 1737 Vine St, Hollywood http://itsaschoolnight.com Tue 11/5 11:15 am Poetry at SMC Paul Vangelisti reads from his collection "Im a Stranger Here Myself." HSS 165, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4003 smc.edu Tue 11/5 12 noon Public Policy at USC Hilda Blanco speaks on "The Role of California State Agencies in Facilitating Local Adaptation to Sea Level Rise." RSVP online. Lewis Hall 103, USC 213/740-6786 usc.edu Tue 11/5 12 noon Aqueduct in Sylmar Celebrate the Centennial of the LA Aqueduct with a reenactment of the original dedication, 100 years ago today. The Cascades, 13800 Balboa Blvd, Sylmar 213/367-1361 ~ www.laaqueduct100.com/ Tue 11/5 12 noon - 1 pm Art Talk in Torrance Artful Days: Bring your lunch for a presentation on "Michelangelo: His Art, His Life." Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance 310/781-7150 torranceca.gov Tue 11/5 1 - 5 pm Identity at USC "Mixing Race, Risk, & Reward in the Digital Age" A seminar on the outcomes of evolving racial ideologies in North America. Doheny Memorial Library, USC 213/740-3252 usc.edu Tue 11/5 1:30 pm Architecture Movies at the Skirball Screening of "The Fountainhead," Ayn Rands account of a visionary & idealistic architect, with Gary Cooper. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda, West LA 310/440-4500 skirball.org Tue 11/5 2 pm Music at CalArts The Percussion Program presents visiting artists Line Upon Line Percussion. A300, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Tue 11/5 3 pm Art History at the Getty Curator Jeffrey Weaver provides the social, religious, & artistic contexts for the creation of three series of windows in the Canterbury Cathedral. RSVP. Museum Lecture Hall, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Tue 11/5 4 pm Women's Studies at UCLA Kim TallBear presents "Beyond Life/Not Life: A Feminist-Indigenous Reading of Cryopreservation Practices & Ethics." Young Research Library, UCLA 310/825-0590 women.ucla.edu/csw

Tue 11/5 6 pm Classic Film at the Ocean Park Library Filmmaker Elaina Archer screens & discusses "Coming Home" (1978), a drama about a woman who falls for another man while her husband is fighting in the Vietnam War. Ocean Park Branch of SMPL, 2601 Main St, Santa Monica 310/458-8638 smpl.org Tue 11/5 6:30 pm Pier at SMC Pier Manager Rod Merl & City Engineer Selim Eren talk everything Pier: improvement projects, upcoming events, bridge redesign, access & parking, & visioning for the future. HSS 263, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4003 smc.edu Tue 11/5 6:30 pm (see 11/2) Garden Talk at Madrona Marsh Tue 11/5 6:30 pm Opera Talk at the Redondo Beach Library Novelist Christopher Lynch leads a workshop on self-publishing, with tips & guides. Main Library, 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach 310/318-0675 www.redondo.org Tue 11/5 6:30 pm Mexican Film at UCLA The Latin American & Iberian Film Festival screens Michel Franco's "Despus de Luca" (Mexico, 2012). Royce Hall 314, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Tue 11/5 6:30 pm Jazz at the Beach House WAHID is a dialogue between Chris Wabich on frame drums & Dimitris Mahlis on oud, bringing genre-defying approaches to composition & improvisation. RSVP. Annenberg Beach House, 415 PCH, Santa Monica 310/458-4904 beachhouse.smgov.net Tue 11/5 7 pm Cinema at USC The SCA Alumni Screening Series screens Ariana Delawari's awardwinning documentary "We Came Home," followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. RSVP. School of Cinematic Arts, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Tue 11/5 7 pm (also 11/12) Green Living at SMPL Be part of the solution - educate & empower yourself with simple steps that save our environment & you money. RSVP. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Tue 11/5 7 pm (see 11/4) Master Class at USC

Where Are the Women in City Hall? Councilwomen & candidates Wendy Greuel, Nury Martinez & Joy Picus share their experiences & concerns about women in government. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 scpr.org Tue 11/5 7 pm Film at CSUN Rainer Werner Fassbinder Retrospective: The Marriage of Maria Braun (Die Ehe der Maria Braun), 1979. Manzanita Hall, CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff, Northridge 818/677-3193 cinematheque.csun.edu Tue 11/5 7 pm Dava Sobel at USC An evening with renowned science writer Dava Sobel, author of the influential best-seller "Galileos Daughter." Town & Gown, USC 213/740-6786 usc.edu Tue 11/5 7 pm Songwriter Serenade in Arcadia Country singer/songwriter JC Hyke hosts an evening of original music from Raspin Stuwart, Chad Watson, & Barrett Tagliarino. Matt Denny's Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 626/462-0250 JCHyke.com Tue 11/5 7 - 10 pm Music at Sonos Studio Yellow Lounge is a classics-meets-club environment presenting a new generation of vibrant artists. Tonight: Milos & Peter EOM. Sonos Studio, 145 N La Brea Ave, LA www.sonos-studio.com Tue 11/5 7:15 pm Iran at LAPL Aloud presents critically acclaimed author Goli Taraghi, in conversation with author Reza Aslan about Taraghi's book "The Pomegranate Lady & Her Sons." RSVP. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 lapl.org Tue 11/5 7:30 pm Art Talk at the Hammer MOMA curator Eva Respini talks about photographer James Welling's work. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Tue 11/5 7:30 pm Iran at MOCA "Is Iran About to Become Our New Best Friend?" Zcalo Public Square presents political scientist Hussein Banai & a panel of experts discussing whether we may be entering a new era. RSVP online. Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213/381-2541 zocalopublicsquare.org

Tue 11/5 7:30 pm Nature Talk in Santa Monica The SM Bay Audubon hosts Craig Deutsche speaking on " History, Tue 11/5 7 pm Geography & Ecology of the Carrizo Plain." Artist Talk at LACMA Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St, Santa Monica "The Landscape & Things in the Way" John Divola talks about his work & 310/392-6662 http://smbas.atspace.com working process, in conjunction with the exhibition "John Divola: As Far As I Could Get." RSVP. Tue 11/5 7:30 pm Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile Art Talk in Santa Monica 323/857-6234 sundayslive.org NY Times art critic Roberta Smith, known for her clear, insightful, & accessible writing style, speaks about the contemporary art scene. Tue 11/5 7 pm Moss Theater, New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd, SM LA Governance at the Crawford Forum 310/434-4003 www.smc.edu/associates

Tue 11/5 7:30 pm Robert Hilburn at the Grammy Museum The veteran music journalist presents his long-awaited, definitive biography, "Johnny Cash: The Life." RSVP. Grammy Museum, LA Live, 800 W Olympic, Downtown LA 213/765-6800 www.grammymuseum.org Tue 11/5 8 pm Poetry in RB: Collin Kelly, Theresa Davis, Cecilia Woloch + open reading Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach 310/316-6554 http://tinyurl.com/arrvu6w Tue 11/5 8 pm Live Music at the Standard Phildel performs songs from her highly acclaimed debut album, "The Disappearance of the Girl." RSVP. The Standard Hotel, 8300 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood 323/650-9090 ~ http://standardculture.com/events Tue 11/5 9 pm Poetry at the Cobalt: Brandon Brown + Open Reading Cobalt Caf, 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 818/348-3789 poetrysuperhighway.com/cobalt Wed 11/6 11 am Sociology at UCLA Patricia Gurin presents her book "Dialogue Across Difference: Practice, Theory, & Research on Intergroup Dialogue." Faculty Center, UCLA 310/825-0590 women.ucla.edu/csw Wed 11/6 12 noon Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian A lunchtime concert from Sam Hill, guitarist, & Laura Osborn, flute. Pasadena Presb. Church, 585 E. Colorado Bl, Pasadena 626/793-2191 ppcmusic.org Wed 11/6 12 noon Concert at 1st Baptist Glendale Music @ Noon presents oboist Catherine Del Russo, playing works by Martin Bresnick & Benjamin Britten. 1st Baptist Church, 209 N Louise St, Glendale 818-242-2113 fbcglendale.net Wed 11/6 12:30 pm Art Talk at the Hammer A lunchtime chat focused on one artwork; today, Patrick Nagatani's Contaminated Radioactive Sediment, Mortandad Canyon (1991). UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Wed 11/6 12:45 pm Organ Recital at the Cathedral A short organ concert from guest organist Stephen Main. Our Lady of the Angels, 555 Temple, Downtown LA 213/680-5205 olacathedral.org Wed 11/6 1 pm Recital at LAVC: Piano Class Showcase Music 106, LA Valley College, 7800 Fulton Ave, Valley Village 818/778-5633 www.lavc.cc.ca.us Wed 11/6 1 pm India at UCLA Nithya Raman looks at how data affects planning in "Facts & Fictions About Toilets in Chennai." Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/825-4811 ~ international.ucla.edu

Wed 11/6 1:30 pm Gallery Talk at the Getty Curator Jeffrey Weaver leads a walkthrough of the exhibition "Canterbury & St. Albans: Treasures from Church & Cloister." Meet under the stairs in the Entrance Hall. Museum Galleries, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Wed 11/6 4:30 pm Middle East at UCLA Eminent Middle East scholars & analysts Shai Feldman & Khalil Shikaki discuss "Arabs & Israelis: Conflict & Peacemaking in the Middle East." School of Law, Room 1430, UCLA 310/825-4811 ~ international.ucla.edu Wed 11/6 6 pm Native Americans at CSULA Rita Ledesma speaks on "Loss, Bereavement, & American Indian, Native American & Indigenous Communities." LA Room, U-SU, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 calstatela.edu Wed 11/6 6 pm Architecture Talk at USC Michael Meredith, principal of NY-based architecture practice MOS, discusses his work. Gin D. Wong Auditorium, USC 213/740-2092 usc.edu Wed 11/6 7 pm Science at the Brimhall Library CSCI Lecture Series: Chemist Simone Aloisio presents "Climate Change in the 21st Century." Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/449-2660 ~ www.toaks.org/library Wed 11/6 7 pm Film at Otis Movies That Matter screens "Inequality for All," a passionate & entertaining argument on behalf of the middle class by Robert Reich. Forum, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/665-6827 otis.edu Wed 11/6 7 pm Author at GPL Julie Sarkissian reads from her new book "Dear Lucy: A Novel," about an uncommon woman with a unique voice & boundless compassion. Central Library, 222 E Harvard St, Glendale 818/548-2042 library.ci.glendale.ca.us Wed 11/6 7 pm Immigration at the Crawford Forum Community Cinema screens the documentary "The State of Arizona: Stories of struggle over illegal immigration." RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 scpr.org Wed 11/6 7 pm Nature Talk at Eaton Canyon David Czamanske presents a program on "John Muir's Childhood & Youth" for the Sierra Club. Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena 626/359-5278 angeles.sierraclub.org/Pasadena Wed 11/6 7 pm Jezebel at BN @ The Grove Anna Holmes of Jezebel.com (with friends Jessica Coen, Ann Friedman, Amanda Hess & Jill Soloway) presents "The Book of Jezebel: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Lady Things." Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com

Wed 11/6 7 pm Live Music at Amoeba Daedelus celebrates his new album, Drown Out, tailored from an array of colors & textures. Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood 323/245-6400 amoeba.com Wed 11/6 7 pm Film at the Goethe-Institut Buck For A Buck - The Films of Detlev Buck: Screening of "Hands off Mississippi" (Hnde Weg Von Mississippi). $1 donation requested. Goethe-Institut, 5750 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/525-3388 ~ goethe.de/ins/us/los/ Wed 11/6 7 pm Cinema at USC "Outside the Box [Office]" screens Chris Nelson's feature comedy "Ass Backwards," followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. RSVP. School of Cinematic Arts, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Wed 11/6 7 pm Theater at A Noise Within Words Within Resident Artists Play Reading Series presents " Liliom " by Ferenc Molnr. RSVP. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena 626/356-3100 ~ www.anoisewithin.org Wed 11/6 7 pm Driving Movies at the Petersen Enjoy John Frankenheimer's "Ronin," with Robert De Niro (1998). RSVP. Petersen Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/964-6396 www.petersen.org Wed 11/6 7 pm Architecture Talk at SCI-Arc "Engaging Autonomy" A conversation with Sarah Whiting about contextual vs autonomous architecture. SCI-Arc, 960 E 3rd St, Downtown LA 213/613-2200 sciarc.edu Wed 11/6 7:30 pm Writer at Otis Readings by short story writer & novelist Lucy Corin. Otis Forum, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/846-2586 otis.edu Wed 11/6 7:30 pm Brazilian Film at UCLA Screening of Eduardo Escorel's documentary "Paulo Moura," bout the Brazilian clarinetist & saxophonist. Q&A with director follows. Melnitz Hall/James Bridges Theatre, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Wed 11/6 7:30 pm Lari Pittman at the Hammer The internationally recognized artist talks about his meticulously layered paintings & works on paper. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Wed 11/6 8 pm Science Talk at Caltech Watson Lecture: Axel Scherer presents "From Lab-on-a-Chip to Lab-inthe-Body: The Role of Nanotechnology in the Miniaturization of Medical Diagnostic Tools." Beckman Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena 626/395-4652 events.caltech.edu

Thu 11/7 11 am Art Talk at Otis Culver City Graduate Fine Arts presents a conversation with artist Charles Gaines. Otis Grad Studios, 10455 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City 310/665-6892 otis.edu Thu 11/7 11:15 am Blues at the Broad Stage Terry Carter & The Tomcats put their twist on blues standards. RSVP. Edye 2nd Space, Broad Stage, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 310/434-3005 smc.edu Thu 11/7 12 noon Music at Lake Avenue Church Goldline Noon Concerts presents a short concert from local professional musicians. Lake Ave Church, 393 N Lake, Pasadena 626/844-4700 ~ lakeave.org Thu 11/7 12 noon Jewish Studies at UCLA Michael Morgan discusses "Tears the Civil Servant Cannot See: Emmanuel Levinas on Ethics, Politics, & Zionism." RSVP. Royce Hall 306, UCLA 310/267-5327 cjs.ucla.edu Thu 11/7 12 noon - 1:30 pm Dance at Grand Park See some of LA Countys fresh & innovative companies as they dance through the park. Today: Action-scape by Wookey & Tang, calling attention to the physical landscape & urban context of Grand Park. Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213/972-8080 http://grandparkla.org Thu 11/7 3 pm Gallery Talk at the Getty Villa Curator David Saunders leads an hour-long tour of the exhibitions "Tiberius: Portrait of an Emperor" & "The Cyrus Cylinder & Ancient Persia: A New Beginning." RSVP to visit; sign up fom 2:45. Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, Pacific Palisades 310/440-7300 getty.edu Thu 11/7 4 pm Chilean Film at UCLA Chile since 1970: Screening of Sergio Castilla's short films "Venceremos", "Eran unos que venian de Chile", & "1&2." Rolfe Hall 4302, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Thu 11/7 4 pm Literature at Pepperdine British author, poet, journalist, & biographer Steve Turner speaks on "C.S. Lewis, Fifty Years Later." Payson Library, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu 310/506-6785 pepperdine.edu Thu 11/7 5 pm Artist Talk at the Hammer Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies Robert Thurman leads a walkthrough of "Forrest Bess: Seeing Things Invisible." UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Thu 11/7 5 pm Art | Science at UCLA Brazilian multi-media artist Josely Caravalho presents "Diary of Smells: Shards," a multi-sensorial interactive & interdisciplinary project comprised of various stages of smell production, photographs & sound design. CNSI Art | Sci Gallery, 570 Westwood Plaza, UCLA

310/206-0686 artsci.ucla.edu Thu 11/7 5:30 pm Holocaust at USC Noted Holocaust scholar Yehuda Bauer speaks with Xu Xin, Director of the Glazer Institute of Jewish Studies at Nanjing University. Leavey Library 114, USC 213/740-0965 ~ http://sfi.usc.edu Thu 11/7 6 pm Artist Talk at CalArts Claire Pentecost talks about her work, which seeks to use art to politicize & create public knowledge around the production, distribution, & consumption of food. F200, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Thu 11/7 6 pm Music at the Fowler Fowler Out Loud: Enjoy pan de muertos & atole & join UCLA's awardwinning Mariachi de UCLAtln for a special post-Da de Los Muertos performance. Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4361 fmch.ucla.edu Thu 11/7 6 pm Documentary at CSULA Independent Visions: Screening of "Apache 8" (2001), about the allfemale Apache 8 firefighting unit. U-SU Theatre, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 calstatela.edu Thu 11/7 6 - 7 pm Tango in Westwood Social Dance Series: Intro to Tango Workshop - Learn how to improvise basic tango steps & rhythms for the social dance floor. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Thu 11/7 6 - 9 pm First Thursday in San Pedro Artists open their studios & galleries, stores & cafes stay open for afterhours shopping, plus live music, vendors & more. 4th St - 7th St, Old San Pedro 310/519-0936 1stthursday.com Thu 11/7 6:30 pm Opera Talk at the Atwater Library LA Opera leads a journey behind the scenes of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Atwater Village Branch of LAPL, 3379 Glendale Blvd, Atwater 323/664-1353 ~ www.lapl.org

Ivan Kadey - founding member of the legendary South African Apartheid-era mixed-race punk band National Wake, performs live to celebrate the release of "Walk In Africa 1979-81." Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood 323/245-6400 amoeba.com Thu 11/7 7 pm Documentary at CAAM Screening of Neil Drumming's feature "Big Words" (2013), about a oncepromising hip-hop group struggling with changes. RSVP. Calif African American Museum, Exposition Park 213/744-2024 caamuseum.org Thu 11/7 7 pm Jerry Stahl at the Last Bookstore Stahl reads from his newest book, "Happy Mutant Baby Pills" + comedian & WTF host Marc Maron reads from his book, "Attempting Normal." Last Bookstore, 453 S Spring St, Downtown LA 213/488-0599 ~ http://lastbookstorela.com Thu 11/7 7 pm Artist Talk at MOCA Explore the mythological world of LA-based artist Marnie Weber in this artist-led talk. Galleries open free. RSVP. Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213/621-1745 moca.org Thu 11/7 7 pm California History at CSUN Frank P Barajas speaks on "Creating Cesar Chavez: The Fight Against the Bracero Program in Ventura County." RSVP. Whitsett Room, CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff, Northridge 818/677-4030 csun.edu Thu 11/7 7 pm Space at JPL Caltech's Luisa Rebull speaks on "From IRAS to Spitzer & Beyond: 30 years of Space-Based Infrared Astronomy." Von Krmn Aud, JPL, 4800 Oak Grove Dr, Pasadena 818/354-0112 jpl.nasa.gov Thu 11/7 7 pm StoryCorps at the Crawford Forum Dave Isay, Founder/President of StoryCorps, celebrates 10 years of the project, which captures the quintessential American voice through thousands of personal stories. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 scpr.org Thu 11/7 7 pm Mexican Art at the Getty Diana Magaloni speaks about a 16th century manuscript from Mexico City in "The Colors of the New World: Artists, Materials, & the Creation of the Florentine Codex." RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu

Thu 11/7 7 pm Corey Feldman at BN @ The Grove The former child star, international teen idol, & pop-culture staple reads his new book, "Coreyography." See website for access rules. Thu 11/7 7 pm Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA Film at CSUN 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Rainer Werner Fassbinder Retrospective: Satans Brew (Satansbraten), 1976. Thu 11/7 6:30 pm Manzanita Hall, CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff, Northridge Screenplays at the Motion Picture Academy 818/677-3193 cinematheque.csun.edu The Nicholl Fellowships Screenwriting Awards presents live readings of selected scenes from the fellows winning scripts. RSVP. Thu 11/7 7 pm Samuel Goldwyn Theater, 8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills Urban Planning at the Hammer 310/247-3600 oscars.org "The Next-Gen City" A panel of nationally renowned designers architects, landscape architects, & urban designersgather to present Thu 11/7 7 pm their work & discuss it in relation to the challenges & opportunities Live Music at Amoeba presented by the American city today.

UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Thu 11/7 7 pm Justin Vivian Bond at USC Renowned writer, singer, painter & performance artist Justin Vivian Bond (aka V) performs "Mx America," exploring ways of seeing & being seen as a patriot, a gender non-conformist & a cabaret artist. Town & Gown, USC 213/740-6786 usc.edu Thu 11/7 7:15 pm Memoir at LAPL Aloud presents writer & librarian Louise Steinman (curator of the Aloud series) in conversation with Jack Miles about her new book, "The Crooked Mirror: A Memoir of Polish-Jewish Reconciliation." RSVP. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 lapl.org Thu 11/7 7:30 pm Meditation at the Hammer A conversation with Asian philosophy students Sharon Salzberg & Robert Thurman, authors of "Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole Lot Happier." UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Thu 11/7 7:30 pm Concert at USC Guest conductor Guillermo Figueroa leads the Thornton Chamber Orchestra in music by Stravinsky, Rossini, & Mozart. Bovard Auditorium, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Thu 11/7 7:30 pm History at the Huntington Joan Waugh discusses how the Civil War Sesquicentennial is being commemorated, focusing on selected events from 1863 (including the Battle of Gettysburg) & exploring how memory traditions have shaped the wars legacy. RSVP. Ahmanson Room, Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 huntington.org Thu 11/7 7:30 pm Music in Westwood The SCA NightCAP: Acapella - Performances from UCLAs most talented vocalists. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Thu 11/7 7:30 pm Tavi Gevinson at Skylight Books The creator of the hit independent online magazine "Rookie," made by & for teenage girls, presents her "Rookie Yearbook Two." Access limited; see website for rules. Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Thu 11/7 7:30 pm Architecture at Otis Mark Rios, founding principal of Rios Clementi Hale Studios, talks about his firm's work, including the new Grand Park in Downtown LA. Otis Forum, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/846-2586 otis.edu Thu 11/7 7:30 pm Dance in Westwood "Witness" UCLA students from the Dept. of of World Arts & Cultures/Dance present the work "no you dont." Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP.

Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Thu 11/7 8 pm Folk Jam at Bar 1642 Join a monthly Old Time Jam hosted by Triple Chicken Foot - all levels welcome. Call to verify. Bar 1642, 1642 Temple, Echo Park 323/665-1941 oldtimeisagoodtime.com Fri 11/8 9 am - 5 pm (also 11/9) Chile at UCLA "The Other September 11th: Chile, 1973: Memory, Resistance, & Democratization" A two-day conference examining the history & legacy of Chiles military dictatorship & struggles for democracy, past & present. Melnitz Hall/James Bridges Theatre, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Fri 11/8 2 pm Tour at King Gillette Ranch Join a ranger for a walking tour of the King Gillette Ranch property & learn about its history. 1 hr. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Fri 11/8 2 pm Cinema at the Burbank Library Friday Movie Matinee presents Alfred Hitchcocks subtle psychodrama, "Marnie." Central Library, 110 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank 818/238-5610 BurbankLibrary.com Fri 11/8 2 pm Music at CalArts Slow Sound: An evening of slowed-down music & video. ROD Hall, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Fri 11/8 5 - 8 pm Collage at the Craft in America Center Artist Hidde Van Duym speaks at the opening reception for "Rules of Seeing: An Overview of Collage." Craft in America Study Center, 8415 W 3rd St, LA 323/659-9022 www.craftinamerica.org Fri 11/8 5:30 - 8 pm Film at the Hammer ERMIE presents a screening of Britt Brownes short film "Jean de Oro," followed by a performance by the Golden Peacocks, & finally a screening of Guillaume Wolfs "The Circle Experiment." UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Fri 11/8 6 - 8 pm Jazz at LACMA Open galleries, outdoor bars, & live jazz from House of Games. LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6010 lacma.org Fri 11/8 6:30 pm Film at SMC The Global Citizenship Film Series screens Hal Ashby's 1978 feature "Coming Home," with Jane Fonda & Jon Voight. HSS 165, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4003 smc.edu Fri 11/8 7 pm Chilean Film at UCLA

Chile since 1970: Screening of Sergio Castilla's films "Mijita" (1970) & "Prisioneros desaparecidos" (1979). Melnitz Hall/James Bridges Theatre, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Fri 11/8 7 pm Recital at the Colburn An evening of music from the talented students of the Colburn Conservancy. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Fri 11/8 7 pm Space at PCC Caltech's Luisa Rebull speaks on "From IRAS to Spitzer & Beyond: 30 years of Space-Based Infrared Astronomy." Vosloh Forum, Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd 818/354-0112 jpl.nasa.gov Fri 11/8 7 - 10 pm Music at Space 15 Twenty Mirror Talk celebrates the release of their new EP with a live set, + live video projections by Johnny Woods. RSVP. Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood 503/575.9769 ~ http://space15twenty.com Fri 11/8 7 pm - 1:30 am Rendezvous at the Hyperion Tavern DJs spin late 60's thru early 80's Euro soundtracks, global psychedelia, incredibly strange cosmic funk, & other sonic oddities, + screen films from the poliziotteschi & giallo genres. 21+; see website for this month's program. Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion, LA 323/665-1941 rendezvous-la.blogspot.com Fri 11/8 7:30 pm Allie Brosh at Skylight Books The creator of the award-winning blog "Hyperbole & a Half" presents her new collection with the same title. Access limited; see website for rules. Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Fri 11/8 8 pm Open Mic at Tia Chucha's Tapia Corel AKA La Reina de Sylmar & Jim Rhodes guest-host Tia Chucha's Open Mic, a night of music & spoken word. Tia Chucha's, 13197 Gladstone Ave, Sylmar 818/528-4511 tiachucha.com Fri 11/8 8 pm DJs at Amoeba Amoeba's guest DJ series, Rotations, hosts DJ Soft Touch (aka Clifton). Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood 323/245-6400 amoebamusic.com Fri 11/8 8 pm Memorial at UCLA A celebration of the life of legendary theater professor, artist & friend, Gary Gardner, through song, dance & spoken word. Freud Playhouse, UCLA 310/825-2101 ~ www.tft.ucla.edu Sat 11/9 7:30 am - 12 noon Bird Walk in Elysian Park Explore this large & lovely park, searching for seasonal birds with a guide from the Audubon Society. Elysian Park (see website for directions), LA

818/544-5009 pasadenaaudubon.org Sat 11/9 8 am Bird Walk in the Baldwin Hills Explore the landscaped parkland & natural coastal scrub habitats of this convenient park with members of the Audubon Society. Kenneth Hahn State Rec Area, La Cienega S. of Rodeo, LA 310/326-2473 losangelesaudubon.org ; Sat 11/9 8 am Bird Walk in Placerita Canyon Join the Audubon for an exploration of avian life; bring plenty of water & wear sturdy shoes. Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall 661/259-7721 www.sfvaudubon.org Sat 11/9 8:30 am Birds at King Gillette Ranch Listen! Stop! Look! Join an easy walking exploration of King Gillette Ranchs many habitats as we look for migrants & resident birds. Bring binoculars. 1.5 hrs. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/9 9 am Nature Walk in Rancho Palos Verdes Alta Vicente - Explore some of the Peninsulas military history as well as one of the Conservancys newest & most visible habitat restoration efforts. Moderate. See website for parking & directions. 310/541-7613 pvplc.org Sat 11/9 9 - 11 am Family Walk in the Sepulveda Basin Learn to identify the birds that flock through the wildlife reserve on a walk with the Audubon Society. Meet at entrance to Wildlife Reserve. Sepulveda Basin, off Woodley north of Burbank, Encino 818/346-6712 www.sepulvedabasinwildlife.org Sat 11/9 9 am - 12 pm Japanese Cars at the Petersen Enjoy classic & modified Japanese cars of all eras on the rooftop. Petersen Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/964-6396 www.petersen.org Sat 11/9 Chile at UCLA 9 am - 7 pm (see 11/8)

Gallery Tour at LACMA "Luba Art, Culture, & Cosmology" Curator Mary (Polly) Nooter Roberts & Mutombo Nkulu-NSengha for a walkthrough of the exhibition "Shaping Power: Luba Masterworks from the Royal Museum for Central Africa." Free w/admission. Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6234 sundayslive.org Sat 11/9 11 am - 4 pm Family Festival at JANM Target Free Family Saturday: Awesome Autumn! Celebrate the season with crafts workshops, storytelling, origami, author talks, meetings with veterans, performances, & more. Japanese Amer. Natl Museum, 369 E 1st St, Little Tokyo 213/625-0414 janm.org Sat 11/9 11 am - 5 pm (?) Hannah Arendt at Villa 3urora Opening of a 2-day conference about the great German-Jewish philosopher. RSVP & verify times. Villa Aurora, 520 Paseo Miramar, Pacific Palisades 310/573-3603 www.villa-aurora.org Sat 11/9 11:30 am Artist Talk at the Hammer Meet the Maker Unique LA hosts a conversation about manufacturing in LA, the inspiration that keeps brands current, how they got their start, & more. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/9 1 pm Gallery Talk at the Norton Simon Join a Museum educator for a one-hour tour discussing Norton Simon's life as an art collector. Free w/admission; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Sat 11/9 1 - 3 pm Artist Talk at East LA College The Vincent Price Art Museum presents artist Shizu Saldamando in conversation about her decidedly contemporary take on portraiture. East LA College, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park 323/265-8841 http://vincentpriceartmuseum.org Sat 11/9 1:30 - 3 pm Family Day at the Reyes Adobe Bring a picnic & then join in hands-on activities & art workshops for kids 3-8, + docent-led tours of the historic adobe & museum for all ages. Reyes Adobe, 5464 Reyes Adobe Rd, Agoura Hills 818/597-7361 ci.agoura-hills.ca.us Sat 11/9 2 pm Film at the Goethe-Institut Artists & filmmakers Constanze Ruhm & Christine Lang screen & discuss "Quotes Unquoted," an experimental narrative film that is referential on all levels. Goethe-Institut, 5750 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/525-3388 ~ goethe.de/ins/us/los/ Sat 11/9 2 pm Music at the Ocean Park Library Local instrumental string band "The Statmen" plays their unique blend of gypsy swing, bluegrass & Latin American influenced music. Ocean Park Branch of SMPL, 2601 Main St, Santa Monica 310/458-8638 smpl.org Sat 11/9 Herblock at LAPL 2 pm

Screening of the ground-breaking new documentary "Herblock - The Black & The White," about famed Washington Post cartoonist Herbert Block. Meeting Room A, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 lapl.org Sat 11/9 2 pm Concert at the Torrance Library An evening with classical guitarist Peter Fletcher, fresh off his sold-out performance at Carnegie Hall. Torrance Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 310/618-5959 ~ www.torrnet.com Sat 11/9 2 pm Art in Playa Vista "Tapping the Third Realm: Exploration of the Labyrinth" Artist Linda Ekstrom shares the history of the labyrinth as a tool for meditation & prayer, then leads the audience on a tour of the art galleries at LMU & Otis. Playa Vista Labyrinth, btwn Pacific Promenade & Bay Park Drive, Playa Vista 310/338-2880 ~ www.lmu.edu Sat 11/9 2 - 3 pm Dance at the Norton Simon For families: "Art in Motion" Students from the Colburn Schools Trudl Zipper Dance Institute explore the relationship between dance, music & the Norton Simon Museums collections. Free w/admission. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Sat 11/9 2 - 4 pm Kids' Crafts at 7th & Fig Kids Club: Stone Mosaic - Craft colorful & intricate designs using brightly colored rocks, stones & smooth glass. Plaza, 7th & Figueroa, Downtown LA 213/955-7150 www.artsbrookfieldproperties.com Sat 11/9 2 - 4 pm Open House in Ballona Wetlands A self-guided tour of the salt marsh & dunes, with docents at various stations to explain sights. Visitors Center, Playa Vista so. of Jefferson, Playa del Rey 310/306-5994 ballonafriends.org Sat 11/9 2 - 4 pm Architecture Tour in South LA deLaB visits the historic Paul Williams-designed YMCA which Koning Eizenberg has transformed into the affordable, sustainable 28th St Apartments. RSVP. 1006 East 28th St, LA http://designeastoflabrea.blogspot.com Sat 11/9 2 - 5 pm Sewing Workshop in Westwood Using basic pattern blocks, fashion collective 77 encourages participants to develop silhouettes with no practical knowledge of pattern making. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. Call to verify if free. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/9 2 - 5:30 pm Live Music at Crafted LA's new permanent craft marketplace hosts an afternoon of music from Chuck Alvarez. Crafted, 110 & 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro 310/732-1270 ~ http://craftedportla.com Sat 11/9 2 - 9:45 pm Star Party at the Observatory

Sat 11/9 9:30 am Painting at Peter Strauss Plein Air Landscape Painting - Watch or join in painting landscapes; bring your own non-toxic materials. Peter Strauss Ranch, Mulholland off Kanan Rd (call for directions) 805/492-0464 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/9 10 am (also 11/23) Dune Walk in Ballona Wetlands Tour the freshwater marsh & see a variety of birds & native plants. Visitors Center, Playa Vista so. of Jefferson, Playa del Rey 310/306-5994 ballonafriends.org Sat 11/9 11 am Theater at Boston Court The annual New Play Festival presents "The Missing Pages of Lewis Carroll," by Lily Blau. RSVP. Boston Court, 70 No Mentor Ave, Pasadena 626/683-6883 ~ www.bostoncourt.com Sat 11/9 11 am (see 11/2) DIY Food in Westwood Sat 11/9 11 am

The LA Sidewalk Astronomers bring out telescopes & show the sun, moon, & planets. Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park 213/473-0800 griffithobservatory.org Sat 11/9 2:30 pm Theater at Boston Court The annual New Play Festival presents "Habeas Corpus," by Emilie Beck. RSVP. Boston Court, 70 No Mentor Ave, Pasadena 626/683-6883 ~ www.bostoncourt.com Sat 11/9 3 pm Nature Walk at King Gillette Ranch Livin in the Sticks: Meet the dusky-footed woodrat on his own turf; see elaborate nests that are both a home & a time capsule on a 1-mile easy walk. 2 hrs. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/9 3 pm Tori Spelling at BN @ The Grove The Hollywood scion & actress presents her new book, "Spelling It Like It Is." See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Sat 11/9 3 pm Hitchcock at the Getty "Rear Windows & Revolving Doors" screens Alfred Hitchcock's early silent film "The Lodger" (1926), with live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla. RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sat 11/9 3 pm Theater at the South Pasadena Library The Sierra Club presents Lee Stetson in the one-man play The Spirit of John Muir in honor of the naturalist's 175th birthday. Library, 1115 El Centro St, So Pas 626/359-5278 angeles.sierraclub.org/Pasadena Sat 11/9 3 pm Tim Conway at SMPL The famed comedic actor shares stories in his autobiography, "What's So Funny? My Hilarious Life," & discusses it with fellow funny man Jeff Garlin. Tickets avail. from 2 pm. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Sat 11/9 3 - 5 pm Poetry at the Santa Catalina Library Saturday Afternoon Poetry hosts readings from poets published in the "Nightmares" anthology. Santa Catalina Branch of PPL, 999 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena 626/794-7272 http://tinyurl.com/4uyfh3u Thu 11/9 3 - 5 pm Yiddish at the Workmen's Circle Join native speakers & younger enthusiasts for a Yiddish Sing-A-Long. RSVP. Workmen's Circle, 1525 S Robertson Blvd, LA 310/552-2007 circlesocal.org Sat 11/9 4 pm MESS at the UnUrban Gerry Fialka's Media Ecology Soul Salon presents a conversation with poet Wanda Coleman. UnUrban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 310/306-7330 www.laughtears.com

Sat 11/9 4 pm Recital at the Colburn An afternoon of music from the Colburn Chamber Orchestra. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Sat 11/9 5 pm Concert at CalArts The Almost in Tune Boys + guests present a concert of songs performed with acoustic instruments. Wild Beast, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Sat 11/9 5 - 8 pm Games at UCLA "Punk Arcade" is a DIY games exhibit presenting works that are independent, minimal, offbeat & sometimes gritty. Broad Arts Center, EDA, UCLA 310/825-9007 dma.ucla.edu Sat 11/9 5:30 pm Sundance at the Autry Bird Runningwater & Sydney Freeland show clips & discuss the creative journey of Freelands feature debut, "Drunktown's Finest," recently filmed in the state of New Mexico. RSVP. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 theautry.org Sat 11/9 6 - 11 pm Spoke(n)Art Ride from Flying Pigeon A tour of art galleries in North East LA - Meet up at the bike shop for a pleasant ride & art visits. Flying Pigeon, 3404 N Figueroa St, Highland Park 213/909-8986 flyingpigeon-la.com Sat 11/9 7 pm Concert in Alhambra Sonya Kumiko Lee has an international reputation as a pianist who plays in the grand Romantic tradition, but also experiments with music in non-classical genres. Sage-Granada Park UMC Center, 1850 W Hellman Ave, Alhambra 626/230 5435 ~ www.cvpaministry.com Sat 11/9 7 pm Hitchcock at the Getty "Rear Windows & Revolving Doors" screens Alfred Hitchcock's classic "Rear Window" (1940). RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sat 11/9 7 - 9 pm Swapmeet in Westwood In the spirit of ReSTORE, the Hammer Student Association hosts a swap meet to repurpose previously used goods. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/9 7 - 10 pm Gallery Night in Northeast LA Second Saturday: Two dozen galleries & art spaces open their doors with receptions, exhibits, & more. See website for map + bike tour info. 323/850-8566 www.NELAart.org Sat 11/9 7:30 pm Concert at University of La Verne Faculty Recital: violinist Danielle Rosaria Cummins & pianist Nicodemus Maracut perform with the La Verne Chamber Orchestra. Morgan Auditorium, University of La Verne, 1950 3rd St, La Verne 909/593-3511 ~ www.ulv.edu

Sat 11/9 7:30 pm Recital at the Colburn An evening of music from the Colburn Youth Orchestra. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Sat 11/9 7:30 pm Crime Novel at Skylight Books Former LA Times reporter Michael Krikorian reads from his latest novel, "Southside." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Sat 11/9 8 pm Concert at UCLA Music in the Rotunda: An evening of music, song, & other surprises from the Arab cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean featuring members of the Turath Ensemble & the UCLA Near East Ensemble. Powell Library Rotunda, UCLA 310/825-5756 library.ucla.edu Sat 11/9 8 pm Concert at the Ambassador Auditorium Fashion Meets the PhilSolo Violinist Danielle Belen & selected musicians from the Burbank Philharmonic perform in gowns designed for the evening by designers at Woodbury University. RSVP. Ambassador Auditorium, 131 St John St, Pasadena 818/771-7888 ~ www.burbankphilharmonic.org Sun 11/10 8:30 am Birdwalk in Franklin Canyon Join with Audubon guides on a casual walk around the ponds & trails of this urban oak woodland nature preserve. Sooky Goldman Nature Center, near Coldwater & Mulholland (call for directions) 323/876-0202 losangelesaudubon.org Sun 11/10 9 am City Walk in Atwater The Sierra Singles lead a leisurely exploration of Atwater Village & the LA River. Meet at golf course parking lot next to 3207 Los Feliz Blvd. 818/365-8789 ~ http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/ Sun 11/10 9 am Plant Walk at Eaton Canyon Learn about the local flora & begin understanding basic botany with guides from the Calif. Native Plant Society. Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena 626/359-5278 cnps-sgm.org Sun 11/10 9 am - 2 pm Civil War at CAAM Dramatic readings & discussion of "Civil War Letters: Written Sentiments To & From the Battlefields." RSVP. Calif African American Museum, Exposition Park 213/744-2024 caamuseum.org Sun 11/10 9:30 am Fall Walk in Cold Creek Autumns Paintbrush Walk: Easy hike downhill through rock-studded chaparral, grassland & riparian habitats. 2.5 hrs. Cold Creek Canyon Preserve, near Topanga & Mulholland (call for directions) 818/346-9620 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/10 10 am Nature Walk at Rancho Sierra Vista

After the Fire: Join a ranger for a hike to discuss the park's recovery of this site after the Springs Fire & how fire impacts our mountains. 1.5 hrs. Rancho Sierra Vista, Lynn Rd at Via Goleta, 1000 Oaks 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/10 11 am Theater at Boston Court The annual New Play Festival presents "My Barking Dogl," by Eric Coble. RSVP. Boston Court, 70 No Mentor Ave, Pasadena 626/683-6883 ~ www.bostoncourt.com Sun 11/10 12 noon - 2 pm Craft at the Hammer DIY Gold Leaf Workshop: Designer Vanessa Hernandez shows you the ropes for using gold leaf to refresh items already found around your home & create unique works of art. Part of the monthlong Arts ReStore LA project. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sun 11/10 12 noon - 3 pm Bluegrass Jam at the Coffee Gallery An acoustic afternoon open to all pickers & lovers of bluegrass. Coffee Gallery, 2029 N Lake, Altadena 626/797-1827 www.socalbluegrass.org Sun 11/10 12 noon - 4 pm Readings in Westwood Open Table: Contributors to the interdisciplinary journal of the arts Graphite read their work, lecture, converse, & lead workshops at small tables, circulating & overlapping according to whim. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sun 11/10 12:30 - 3:30 pm (see 11/3) Family Arts at LACMA Sun 11/10 1 - 3 pm Nature Walk in Ballona Wetlands Explore the salt marsh & dunes & learn about our coastal ecosystem. Park at Gordon's Market, 303 Culver Blvd, Playa del Rey 310/306-5994 ballonafriends.org Sun 11/10 1 - 4 pm SoundShoppe at ERCA A monthly unstructured workshop/jam for experimental musicians & sound artists. RSVP. Center for the Arts, 2225 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock 323/226-1617 sassas.org Sun 11/10 1 - 5 pm Artist-At-Work at the Armory Jesus Sosa Calvo demonstrates Oaxacan wood carving, a magnificent expression of Mexican Folk Art. Armory Center, 145 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/792-4941 armoryarts.org Sun 11/10 1:30 pm Theater at the Autry Native Voices: Staged readings of 6 short plays exploring how the American legal system, the law, & our daily lives are shaped by Native American identity & culture. Free w/admission. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 theautry.org Sun 11/10 2 pm Concert at the Nixon Library: Concert pianist Jerry Wong

Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda 714/993-5075 http://nixonfoundation.org/ Sun 11/10 2 pm Poetry at Beyond Baroque Soapbox Poets: Jessica Wilson hosts a reading from Joe Gardner + open mic. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice 310/922-3006 www.beyondbaroque.org Sun 11/10 2 pm Concert in Rolling Hills Estates Sundays At Two presents music from Smoke & Mirrors, a percussion ensemble formed at the Colburn School. Rolling Hills UMC, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd, RHE 310/377-6771 rhumc.org Sun 11/10 2 - 4 pm (see 11/3) Family Arts at Barnsdall Sun 11/10 2 - 4 pm Party at King Gillette Ranch Celebrate the 35th birthday of the Santa Monica Mountains Nat'l Recreation Area with a get-together in the courtyard featuring the SAMO Ranger Band, + history tour & more. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/10 2 - 5:30 pm Live Music at Crafted LA's new permanent craft marketplace hosts an afternoon of music from Cliff Wagner. Crafted, 110 & 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro 310/732-1270 ~ http://craftedportla.com Sun 11/10 2:30 pm Theater at Boston Court The annual New Play Festival presents "Dark Room," by George Brant. RSVP. Boston Court, 70 No Mentor Ave, Pasadena 626/683-6883 ~ www.bostoncourt.com Sun 11/10 3 pm WWII at the Museum of Tolerance Deborah Strobin & Ilie Wacs, Kristallnact survivors, share their experience & discuss their new book, "An Uncommon Journey: From Vienna to Shanghai to America, a Brother & Sister Escape to Freedom During World War II." Free with admission; RSVP. MOT, 9786 West Pico Blvd, West LA 310/772-2452 ~ www.museumoftolerance.com Sun 11/10 3 pm Hitchcock at the Getty "Rear Windows & Revolving Doors" screens Alfred Hitchcock's classic "Foreign Correspondent" (1954). RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sun 11/10 3 pm (also 7 pm) Composers at USC Thorntons Composition program presents two concerts featuring new solo, chamber, & vocal works by student composers. Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Sun 11/10 4:30 pm Sacred Music at St. James Solemn Evensong with the acclaimed Choir of St. James. St. James Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-Wilshire 213/388-3417 saintjamesla.org

Sun 11/10 5 pm Poetry at Flintridge Bookstore Rattle Magazine presents readings by Sage Cohen, Tony Gloeggler, & Janlori Goldman. Flintridge Bookstore, 1010 Foothill Blvd, La Caada 818/505-6777 ~ rattle.com Sun 11/10 5 pm Jazz Vespers at Mt Olive A traditional evening service of prayer, meditation & music featuring the music of Sara Gazarek. Freewill offering, childcare provided. Mt Olive Lutheran, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica 310/452-1116 mtolivelutheranchurch.org Sun 11/10 5 pm Writer at Skylight Books Jason K Friedman, winner of the Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction, reads from his debut story collection, "Fire Year." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Sun 11/10 5 pm Instore at Amoeba Damon celebrates the re-mastered release of "Song Of A Gypsy," one of the most sought-after late 60s American rock artifacts. Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood 323/245-6400 amoebamusic.com Sun 11/10 5 pm Concert at CalArts The CalArts orchestra welcomes the Junior Chamber Music & Harmony project for a joint performance featuring works by John Cage, James Tenney, Igor Stravinsky, Toshio Hosokawa & Mauricio Kagel. Wild Beast, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Sun 11/10 5 pm War Poetry at the Hammer "The Pity of War" In honor of Veterans Day, an evening of the poetry that inspired composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), with work by Wilfred Owen, WH Auden, Dylan Thomas, & WB Yeats. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Sun 11/10 6 pm Jazz Vespers at Northridge UMC Music from multitalented master saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, & arranger Justo Almario. Freewill offering. United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd, Northridge 818/886-1555 www.NorthridgeUMC.org Sun 11/10 6 pm Concert at LACMA Sundays Live presents acclaimed violinist Martin Chalifour with pianist Nadia Shpachenko, performing music by Bartk, Szymanowski, & Schumann. Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6234 sundayslive.org Sun 11/10 6 pm Concert at St. James The International Laureates Organ Series presents organist Szymon Grab in concert. St. James Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-Wilshire 213/388-3417 saintjamesla.org Sun 11/10 6:30 pm Jewish Music at the Museum of Tolerance Deborah Strobin & Ilie Wacs, Kristallnact survivors, share their experience & discuss their new book, "An Uncommon Journey: From

Vienna to Shanghai to America, a Brother & Sister Escape to Freedom During World War II." Free with admission; RSVP. MOT, 9786 West Pico Blvd, West LA 310/772-2452 ~ www.museumoftolerance.com Sun 11/10 Composers at USC 7 pm (see 3 pm)

Chris Hadfield at BN @ The Grove The Space Shuttle Commmander reads his new book "An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, & Being Prepared for Anything." See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Mon 11/11 7:30 pm Travel Talk at Distant Lands Gritty India: Laurie Kallevig, founder of the Survivor Girl Ukulele Band Project, talks about the adventures of living & traveling on a shoestring in India & her work with survivors of human trafficking. RSVP. Distant Lands, 20 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/449-3220 distantlands.com Mon 11/11 7:30 pm Journalism at the Actors Gang "Did Rupert Murdoch Save Journalism?" Zcalo Public Square presents NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik discussing how Murdoch changed journalism, & what will happen to the media world after hes gone. The Actors' Gang, 9070 Venice Blvd, Culver City 310/838-4264 zocalopublicsquare.org Mon 11/11 7:30 pm Writer at Skylight Books Jason K Friedman, winner of the Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction, reads from his debut story Warren Lehrer reads from "A Life in Books: The Rise & Fall of Bleu Mobley," a book that fuses art & literature, prose & design, unlike any other. Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Mon 11/11 8 pm Concert at CalArts Graduate Composers Concert Series, featuring world premieres & performances of works by the CalArts New Century Players under the direction of Christopher Roundtree. ROD Hall, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu

213/228-7025 lapl.org Tue 11/12 12 noon Artist Talk at USC A conversation with "Drawn to Language" featured artist Alexandra Grant. Fisher Museum of Art, USC 213/740-4561 usc.edu Tue 11/12 1:30 pm Architecture Movies at the Skirball Screening of the screwball comedy "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House," with Cary Grant & Myrna Loy. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda, West LA 310/440-4500 skirball.org Tue 11/12 2 pm Artist Talk at USC An afternoon with Ayana Mathis, the acclaimed author of the NY Times best seller,"The Twelve Tribes of Hattie." Taper Hall, Ide Memorial Room, USC 213/740-4561 usc.edu Tue 11/12 2:30 pm Gallery Talk at the Getty Curator Paul Martineau leads a walkthrough of the exhibition "Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door." Meet under the stairs in the Entrance Hall. Museum Galleries, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Tue 11/12 4 pm Kids' Movie at the Buena Vista Library Family Film Festival presents "Monster University." Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 burbank.lib.ca.us Tue 11/12 4 pm Holocaust at USC Crispin Brooks, curator of USC Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive, examines the parallels of Nazi & Soviet Mass Violence in the Karachai autonomous region, 1942-43. Leavey Library 114, USC 213/740-0965 ~ http://sfi.usc.edu

Mon 11/11 10 am - 3 pm Veterans Day at the Reagan Library A day honoring those who serve, with speakers, a flyover, musical performances, a civil war encampment, & vehicle displays. Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley 805/522-2977 ~ www.reaganlibrary.com Mon 11/11 11 am - 3 pm Veterans Day at the Nixon Library A day of events: Bryan Bender discusses "You Are Not Forgotten: The Story of a Lost WWII Pilot"; performaces by local high school jazz ensembles & concert choirs; & the 90-member Placentia Symphonic Band plays American classics. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda 714/993-5075 http://nixonfoundation.org/ Mon 11/11 12:50 pm Music at Occidental Junko Garrett, piano, with Johnny Lee, Robert Gupta, David Garrett, & John Hayhurst play the Dvorak Piano Quintet & "Waldesruhe." Bird Studio/Booth Hall, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/259-3649 oxy.edu Mon 11/11 1 pm Walk in Paramount Ranch Movie Magic: See how illusions & hard work turn a dusty set into a realistic town on an easy-paced walk. 1 hr. Paramount Ranch, Cornell Way near Kanan Road (call for directions) 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Tue 11/12 1 pm Father Serra at the Cathedral Huntington Library curator Steven Hackel presents an art history talk on "The Rock & the Crucifix: Father Junipero Serra in His Own Day." RSVP. Our Lady of the Angels, 555 Temple, Downtown LA 213/680-5205 olacathedral.org Mon 11/11 2 pm Kids' Poetry at King Gillette Ranch Join children's author & naturalist Diane Lang as she reads her book "Vulture Verses: Love Poems for the Unloved" & shows off her collection of less-loved animals. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Mon 11/11 6 - 10 pm Documental at the UnUrban The long-running experimental & documentary film series screens experimental films & rare clips. UnUrban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 310/306-7330 www.laughtears.com Mon 11/11 7 pm Soul Train at the Last Bookstore Ericka Blount Danois celebrates her new book "Love, Peace, & Soul: Behind the Scenes of Soul Train" with a live performance by The Decoders & DJ Set by Mateo Senolia, hosted by KCRWs Garth Trinidad. Last Bookstore, 453 S Spring St, Downtown LA 213/488-0599 ~ http://lastbookstorela.com Mon 11/11 7 pm

Mon 11/11 9 pm School Night at Bardot KCRW's Chris Douridas brings the hottest upcoming bands & DJs together for a club night. Tonight: Misun, Bad Suns, J Litt, & more. RSVP. Tue 11/12 4:45 pm Bardot, 1737 Vine St, Hollywood Astronomy Walk at the Observatory http://itsaschoolnight.com Take a sunset walk with a ranger & an astronomer to see the evening sky along the way. Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park 213/473-0800 griffithobservatory.org Tue 11/12 10 am Family Walk at King Gillette Ranch Tue 11/12 6 pm Treks & Tales: Enjoy a story & a fun-filled hike with your toddler while Alchemy at the Los Feliz Library learning about plants & animals. RSVP. Bob Campbell introduces the intersecting concepts of alchemy, science, King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas astrology, & psychology as tools to extract meaning from darkness. 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Los Feliz Branch of LAPL, 1874 Hillhurst Ave, LA 323/913-4710 ~ www.lapl.org Tue 11/12 11 am Art Talk at Otis Tue 11/12 6 pm Fine Arts presents a conversation with writer, independent curator, & Dance at UCLA CalArts faculty member Michael Ned Holte. "Artist's Alphabet" is a lecture/demonstration by the Institut Seni Forum, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester Indonesia, Yogyakarta. 310/665-6827 otis.edu Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater, UCLA 310/825-3951 www.wac.ucla.edu Tue 11/12 12 noon Hctor Tobar at LAPL Tue 11/12 6 - 8 pm A conversation with the best-selling author & Pulitzer Prize winner, Salon at the Marina Library talking about the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days in Gerry Fialka's Marshall McLuhan/Finnegans Wake Reading Club reads 2 2010. Lunch avail. by advance purchase; RSVP. pages of the book every month, & lets a free-wheeling discussion kick Meeting Room A, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA off from there.

Lloyd Taber Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey 310/821-3415 www.laughtears.com Tue 11/12 6:30 pm Climate at the Redondo Beach Library Local author & award-winning journalist Linda Marsa discusses her book, "Fevered: Why A Hotter Planet Will Hurt Our Health & How We Can Save Ourselves." Main Library, 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach 310/318-0675 www.redondo.org Tue 11/12 6:30 pm Latin Film at UCLA The Latin American & Iberian Film Festival screens Sebastin Borensztein's "Un cuento chino" (Argentina, 2011). Royce Hall 314, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Tue 11/12 7 pm Writer at CalArts Lydia Davis, author of one novel & 7 story collections, speaks as part of the Interventions. ROD Hall, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Tue 11/12 7 pm (see 11/5) Green Living at SMPL Tue 11/12 7 pm Songwriter Serenade in Arcadia Country singer/songwriter JC Hyke hosts an evening of original music from Aireene & The Hobos, Susan Leigh Picking, Ben Riddle, & Lisa Turner. Matt Denny's Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 626/462-0250 JCHyke.com Tue 11/12 7 pm Clarks at the Clark Library Bill Dedman & Paul Clark Newell Jr. discuss their bestselling nonfiction book "Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark & the Spending of a Great American Fortune." RSVP online. William Andrews Clark Library, 2520 Cimarron St, West Adams 310/825-5756 library.ucla.edu Tue 11/12 7 pm Kristallnacht at LMU The annual commemoration of the 1938 "Night Of Broken Glass" features speakers + song, commentary & prose in Yiddish & English. RSVP online. University Hall, Loyola Marymount, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester 310/338-1780 lmu.edu Tue 11/12 7:15 pm Graphic Novels at LAPL "Making History Graphic" Aloud presents writer Joe Sacco & comic book artist Gene Luen Yang in conversation with comics scholar Charles Hatfield. RSVP. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 lapl.org Tue 11//12 7:30 pm Nature Talk in Encino Steven M. Williams presents " Keep Your Green! Sustainable Landscape Consultations for the Calif. Native Plants Society. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd, Encino 818/881-3706 www.lacnps.org Tue 11/12 7:30 pm Writer at the Hammer Some Favorite Writers: Ayana Mathis reads from her acclaimed first novel, "The Twelve Tribes of Haiti."

UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Tue 11/12 7:30 pm Jerry Stahl at Skylight Books The author of "Permanent Midnight" & many other books reads from his newest, "Happy Mutant Baby Pills." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Tue 11/12 8 pm Poetry in RB: Christopher Locke + open reading Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach 310/316-6554 http://tinyurl.com/arrvu6w Tue 11/12 9 pm Poetry at the Cobalt: Matt Gottesman + Open Reading Cobalt Caf, 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 818/348-3789 poetrysuperhighway.com/cobalt Wed 11/13 7:15 am Morning Concert at BofA Plaza Before heading to the office, get your morning dose of free coffee & great classical music from violinist Travis Laughlin & cellist Betsy Rettig. Bank of America Plaza, 333 S Hope St, Downtown LA 213/955-7150 ~ www.artsbrookfieldproperties.com Wed 11/13 11 am Identity at UCLA "Soul TV, Black Power, & African American Media Culture of the 1970s" A screening & panel discussion on the role of women in Black Power TV. Melnitz Hall 1422, UCLA 310/825-0590 women.ucla.edu/csw Wed 11/13 12 noon Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian A lunchtime concert from pianist Maksim Velichkin. Pasadena Presb. Church, 585 E. Colorado Bl, Pasadena 626/793-2191 ppcmusic.org Wed 11/13 12:30 pm Art Talk at the Hammer A lunchtime chat focused on one artwork; today, Daniel Hopfer's The Last Judgement (ca. 1470-1536). UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Wed 11/13 12:30 pm Concert at Biola Music at Noon: A short concert from world-renowned violinist Drew Tretick. Lansing Auditorium, Biola U, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada 562/903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music Wed 11/13 12:45 pm Organ Recital at the Cathedral A short organ concert from Cathedral organist Samuel Soria. Our Lady of the Angels, 555 Temple, Downtown LA 213/680-5205 olacathedral.org Wed 11/13 1 pm Recital at LAVC Classical guitar concert from faculty musicians Kate Lewis & Gregory Newton. Music 106, LA Valley College, 7800 Fulton Ave, Valley Village 818/778-5633 www.lavc.cc.ca.us Wed 11/13 4 pm LA History at the Clark Library

Anne-Lise Desmas speaks on "Sculptor Paul Troubetzkoy & William A. Clark: the Cultural Elite in late-1910s LA." RSVP online. William Andrews Clark Library, 2520 Cimarron St, West Adams 310/825-5756 library.ucla.edu Wed 11/13 5:30 pm Movie at the Granada Hills Library Stretch out the weekend with a screening of the latest Superman film, produced by Christopher Nolan. Granada Hills Branch of LAPL, 10640 Petit Ave, GH 818/368-5687 ~ www.lapl.org Wed 11/13 6 pm South Africa at USC An evening with legendary human rights activist Albie Sachs, a life-long campaigner against apartheid & racism. Gin D. Wong Auditorium, USC 213/740-2092 usc.edu Wed 11/13 6 pm Foreign Films at the Arcadia Library Bring dinner; dessert provided, for a screening of " Biutiful (2010, Mexico). Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 626/821-5572 www.ci.arcadia.ca.us Wed 11/13 6 pm Journalism at the Colburn Art Speaks presents Douglas McLennan & music critic, teacher & composer Greg Sandow for a discussion on the role of arts journalism in an evolving creative landscape. RSVP. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Wed 11/13 7 pm Film at the Goethe-Institut Buck For A Buck - The Films of Detlev Buck: Screening of "Same Same But Different." $1 donation requested. Goethe-Institut, 5750 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/525-3388 ~ goethe.de/ins/us/los Wed 11/13 7 pm Dracula at the Buena Vista Library Explore the legend with historian & master magician Jim Steinmeyer, author of "Who Was Dracula? Bram Stoker's Trail of Blood." Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 burbank.lib.ca.us Wed 11/13 7 pm Film at Cal Lutheran The International Film Festival screens Gianni Di Gregorio's "Pranzo di ferragosto" (Mid-August Lunch). Lundring Center, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3391 ~ www.callutheran.edu Wed 11/13 7 pm Oceans at GPL Brian Fagan presents "The Attacking Ocean: The Past, Present & Future of Rising Sea Levels." Central Library, 222 E Harvard St, Glendale 818/548-2042 library.ci.glendale.ca.us Wed 11/13 7 pm Tim Conway at BN @ The Grove The Emmy Award-winning funnyman presents his new book, "What's So Funny?: My Hilarious Life." See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Wed 11/13 7 pm Manuscripts at the Getty

Curator Kristen Collins presents "A Poem, a Prayerbook, & a Nun on the Run: The St. Albans Psalter & Its Medieval Readers." RSVP. Museum Lecture Hall, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Wed 11/13 7 pm Architecture Talk at SCI-Arc "Elastic" A conversation with Michael Maltzan about his belief that architecture is a catalyst for new experiences & an agent for change. SCI-Arc, 960 E 3rd St, Downtown LA 213/613-2200 sciarc.edu Wed 11/13 7 pm American History at the Crawford Forum 101 Objects That Tell Americas Story: Richard Kurin talks about his work with the Smithsonian to collect iconic artifacts that illuminate US history. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 scpr.org Wed 11/13 7:15 pm Roy Choi at LAPL Aloud presents border-crossing chef & co-founder of the Kogi BBQ taco truck, in conversation with Evan Kleiman about Choi's new memoir "L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food." RSVP. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 lapl.org Wed 11/13 7:30 pm Writer at Otis Kate Bernheimer, author of novels & stories for adults & for kids, reads from her work. Otis Forum, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/846-2586 otis.edu Wed 11/13 7:30 pm History at the Huntington Alison Games discusses a 1623 incident in the Spice Islands in "The Amboyna Massacre in a Global Context." Ahmanson Room, Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 huntington.org Wed 11/13 7:30 pm Birds at Debs Park Ron LeValley presents "Midway Atoll, Home of a Million Albatrosses" for the monthly LA Audubon meeting. Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Ave, North LA 323/221-2255 losangelesaudubon.org Wed 11/13 7:30 pm Concert at USC Michael Powers leads the Thornton Concert Orchestra, featuring musicians from Thornton & the University community, in music by Beethoven & Shostakovich. Bovard Auditorium, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Wed 11/13 7:30 pm Daniel Alarcon at Skylight Books The highly acclaimed author reads his new novel, "At Night We Walk In Circles." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Wed 11/13 7:30 pm Poetry at the Last Bookstore A reading by acclaimed Cuba-born, NYC-based poet Jos Kozer. Last Bookstore, 453 S Spring St, Downtown LA 213/488-0599 ~ http://lastbookstorela.com Wed 11/13 7:30 pm

Writers at the Hammer A conversation with Bernard Radfar & William T. Vollmann about the forbidden reaches of eros, identity, & the fictions we live by. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Wed 11/13 8 pm Proust at UCLA A lecture-recital combining readings & musical performances, "Marcel Proust & Music" explores the musical taste of the French author & the relationship between music & literature in "Remembrance of Things Past." Popper Theater, Schoenberg Music Building, UCLA 310/267-8186 ~ www.music.ucla.edu Wed 11/13 8 pm Jeffrey Lewis at the Skirball The acclaimed author chats with writer & bookseller David Kipen about Lewis new historical novel, "The Inquisitors Diary." RSVP. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda, West LA 310/440-4500 skirball.org Thu 11/14 10 am Stairway Walk in Atwater The Sierra Club leads a 2.6 mi. exploration of some of the scenic staircases of Los Feliz. Meet at Ambrose near Edgemont. 323/465-3797 ~ http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/ Thu 11/14 11:15 am Foreign Relations at SMC Historian Jeffrey Wasserstrom discusses his research on US-China Relations in Peaceful Periods & Turbulent Times, 1900-2013. HSS 165, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4003 smc.edu Thu 11/14 12 noon Jewish Studies at UCLA Emil Draitser discusses "Laughing all the Way to Freedom: Social Functions of Jewish Humor of Modern-day Exodus." RSVP. Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/267-5327 cjs.ucla.edu Thu 11/14 12 noon War On Terror at UCLA A talk with former senior Treasury & White House official Juan Zarate, author of the book "Treasury's War: The Unleashing of a New Era of Financial Warfare." RSVP. Luskin School of Public Affairs, Rm 2355, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Thu 11/14 12 noon - 1:30 pm Dance at Grand Park See some of LA Countys fresh & innovative companies as they dance through the park. Today: Sheila by Ate9 dANCEcOMPANY. Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213/972-8080 http://grandparkla.org Thu 11/14 12:30 pm Gallery Tour at LACMA "The Art of Looking: Portraits" Explore the medium of portraiture through selections from LACMA's collection. Free w/admission. Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6234 sundayslive.org Thu 11/14 2:30 pm Garden Talk at the Huntington Paleobotanist Carole T Gee recaps her scientific research on what the last surviving examples of Mesozoic flora tell us about dinosaur diets some 150 million years ago. Plant sale follows.

Friends Hall, Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 huntington.org Thu 11/14 3:30 pm Native Americans at the Atwater Library Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with musical performer Bill Neal (Elk Whistle) in his finest Native American authentic tribal dress. Atwater Village Branch of LAPL, 3379 Glendale Blvd, Atwater 323/664-1353 ~ www.lapl.org Thu 11/14 4 pm South Africa at USC Mahmood Mamdani speaks on "Beyond Nuremberg: The Historical Significance of the Post-Apartheid Transition in South Africa." Town & Gown, USC 213/821-1239 usc.edu Thu 11/14 6 pm Artist Talk at CalArts Taisha Paggett talks about her work, which includes individual & collaborative investigations into questions of the body, agency & the phenomenology of race. F200, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Thu 11/14 6 pm Documentary at CSULA Independent Visions: Screening of "Fruitvale Station" (2001), about the all-female Apache 8 firefighting unit. U-SU Theatre, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 calstatela.edu Thu 11/14 6 pm Art Talk at Pepperdine Gallerists Catlin Moore & Matthew Gardocki bring a unique perspective on the LA art world, the art being made in it, & what it takes to run one of the top galleries in the city. Payson Library, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu 310/506-4462 pepperdine.edu Thu 11/14 6 - 7 pm Tango in Westwood Social Dance Series: Son Latinas Workshop - A salsa class focusing on the use of musical elements to become one with the partner by using basic to intermediate steps. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Thu 11/14 6 - 10 pm Art Walk in Downtown LA A monthly, self-guided tour & open house for 40+ art venues in Downtown LA, incl. commercial galleries, museums, & non-profit spaces, with openings & music in many. Main, Broadway, & Spring Sts btwn 4th & 7th St, Downtown LA 213/842-8574 downtownartwalk.org Thu 11/14 6:30 pm Photography Talk at the Annenberg "Dancing on Fire: Photographs from Haiti" A conversation with Maggie Steber, who has worked in 63 countries. RSVP. Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Ave of the Stars, Century City 213/403-3000 annenbergspaceforphotography.org Thu 11/14 6:30 pm Opera Talk at the Westwood Library LA Opera leads a journey behind the scenes of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Westwood Branch of LAPL, 1246 Glendon Ave 310/474-1739 ~ www.lapl.org

Sat 11/14 6:30 pm Local History at the Chinese American Museum A panel of community figures discuss "Monterey Park in the 80s & 90s: Storefront Signage & the English-Only Movement." RSVP. Chinese American Museum, 425 N Los Angeles St, Downtown LA 213/485-8568 camla.org Thu 11/14 6:30 pm Brazilian Film at UCLA The Latin American & Iberian Film Festival screens Luciano Moura's "A busca" (Brazil, 2012). Royce Hall 314, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Thu 11/14 6:30 pm Architecture at the Los Feliz Library Architecture & Beyond presents critic, historian , & prolific writer Alan Hess discussing William Pereira's modern LA. Los Feliz Branch of LAPL, 1874 Hillhurst Ave, LA 323/913-4710 ~ www.lapl.org Thu 11/14 7 pm Recital at LACC: Solo Piano Da Vinci 302, LACC, 855 N Vermont Ave, LA 323/953-4000 http://tinyurl.com/6o6zdz Thu 11/14 7 pm American History at the Crawford Forum "Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason, & the Gap Between Us & Them" KPCC's science reporter Sanden Totten speaks with Joshua Greene about choices. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 scpr.org Thu 11/14 7 pm Film at CSUN Rainer Werner Fassbinder Retrospective: Screening of "Lola" (1981). Manzanita Hall, CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff, Northridge 818/677-3193 cinematheque.csun.edu Thu 11/14 7 pm Jazz at USC Music from the Thornton Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jason Goldman. Ground Zero Performance Cafe, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Thu 11/14 7 pm Concert at the Buena Vista Library Return to the era of The Great Gatsby with music from the 1920s from the Hollywood Rhythm Kings. Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 burbank.lib.ca.us Thu 11/14 7 pm Political Film at the Armory Conscientious Projector screens Xmas Without China," asking us to reconsider our gift-giving choices & their impact on our economy, both local & global. Armory Center, 145 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/792-4291 conscientiousprojector.wordpress.com Thu 11/14 7 pm Movie at USC Screening of Peter Greenaway's 1989 film "The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover." Harris 101, USC 213/740-2092 usc.edu Thu 11/14 7 pm Nature Talk in Culver City

Screening of the documentary Mission Outdoors: Military Veterans Explore Glacier National Park for the Sierra Club meeting. Senior Center, 4095 Overland Ave, Culver City 310/837-5269 http://angeles.sierraclub.org/wla Thu 11/14 7 pm Documentary at CAAM Screening of Storm Saulter's feature "Better Must Come" (2010), about warring political factions in 1970s Jamaica. RSVP. Calif African American Museum, Exposition Park 213/744-2024 caamuseum.org Thu 11/14 7 pm Writer at USC An evening of readings & conversation with author, essayist, & literary curator Louise Steinman, marking her new book, "The Crooked Mirror: A Memoir of Polish-Jewish Reconciliation." Doheny Memorial Library, USC 213/740-3252 usc.edu Thu 11/14 7:30 pm Chris Ware at the Fowler The award-winning cartoonist & acclaimed author of the graphic novel "Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth," chats with Michael Silverblatt, host of KCRWs Bookworm. RSVP. Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4361 fmch.ucla.edu Thu 11/14 7:30 pm Poetry at the Hammer Some Favorite Writers: Irving Feldman reads from his many collections of work. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Thu 11/14 7:30 pm Dance in Westwood "Objects" Students from the UCLA Dept. of World Arts & Cultures/Dance present a Moving Museum of Dance Performances, with a moving sculptural installation hosted by a puppet DJ. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Thu 11/14 8 pm Readings at the Last Bookstore Hot Dish: Talented writers Jim Gavin, Meg Howrey, Julia Ingalls, Tracy McMillan & Mary Otis read from their work; food & drinks available for a $5 donation. Last Bookstore, 453 S Spring St, Downtown LA 213/488-0599 ~ http://lastbookstorela.com Thu 11/14 8 pm (also 11/15, 11/16) Dance at Rio Hondo College A showcase of new works by students & premieres by faculty members Alyson Cartagena, Rachel Lopez & Carol McDowell. Donations suggested. Wray Theatre, Rio Hondo College, 3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier 562/908-3492 riohondo.edu/arts Fri 11/15 12 noon Indonesia at UCLA "Reading Identity" Panel discussion on Indonesian arts & the contemporary arts scene. Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/206-9163 ~ international.ucla.edu Fri 11/15 12:30 pm

Tour at SMPL Docents lead tours focusing on various aspects of the Library's LEED Gold-rated architecture. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Fri 11/15 6 - 8 pm Jazz at LACMA Open galleries, outdoor bars, & live jazz from the Tom Rizzo Group. LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6010 lacma.org Fri 11/15 6 - 9 pm Music in Westwood The SCA NightCAP: Soulful Sounds - Performances from UCLAs most talented acoustic acts, incl. Juliet Piper, Courtney Randall, & Nick Valentini. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Fri 11/15 6:30 pm Dance at Diavolo A free family evening with the internationally renowned modern acrobatic dance company: Dance, games, snacks, teamwork exercies, & fun. RSVP. Diavolo Dance Theater, 616 Moulton Ave, LA 310/990-1147 ~ www.diavolo.org Fri 11/15 6:30 pm Architecture Talk at UCLA Thomas Auer talks about the efforts of his engineering firm, Transsolar, to develop new environmentally sensitive technology & building strategies. 1302 Perloff Hall (Decaf), UCLA 310/267-4704 aud.ucla.edu Fri 11/15 7 pm Recital at LACC An evening of chamber music from soloists & small ensembles. Da Vinci 302, LACC, 855 N Vermont Ave, LA 323/953-4000 http://tinyurl.com/6o6zdz Fri 11/15 7 pm Art History at the Huntington Paula Nuttall, co-curator of the exhibition "Face to Face: Flanders, Florence, & Renaissance Painting" offers a new angle on Renaissance art as she explores the impact of Flemish painting in Florence. Ahmanson Room, Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 huntington.org Fri 11/15 7 pm Recital at the Colburn An evening of music from the talented students of the Colburn Conservancy. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Fri 11/15 7:30 pm Arts at the Korean Cultural Center The Korean Performing Arts Showcase Series presents the Kwan Gyu Lim Dance Company. RSVP. Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/936-3015 kccla.org Fri 11/15 7:30 pm Concert at CLU The Wind Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble present their Fall Concert. Donations accepted. Samuelson Chapel, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3306 clunet.edu

Fri 11/15 7:30 pm Corita at Skylight Books Alexandra Carrera, director of the Corita Art Center, joins Ian Berry & Michael Duncan to talk about their book "Someday Is Now: The Art of Corita Kent." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Fri 11/15 Theater at UCLA 7:30 pm (see 11/14)

310/547-5097 TorranceCraftsmensGuild.org Sat 11/16 9:30 am - 4 pm Baskets at King Gillette Ranch Native American Basketry Show featuring California & contemporary Arizona American Indian baskets, with talks by Native American art expert Terry DeWald at 11 am & 2 pm. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 805/370-2302 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/16 9:30 am - 5 pm DIY Days at the Skirball Participate in a day full of learn, do, & share focused on designing a sustainable LA, with speakers sharing current & future projects, handson workshops, collaborative storytelling, a "creative sparks" competition, & more. RSVP. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda, West LA 310/440-4500 skirball.org Sat 11/16 10 am - 12 noon Gardening Class in Griffith Park The City of LA sponsors classes on composting, waterwise gardening, & more; low-cost compost bins available for sale. Composting Facility, 5400 Griffith Dr, Griffith Park 213/473-8228 www.ci.la.ca.us/SAN Sat 11/16 10 am - 2 pm Games at UCLA Come & celebrate International Games Day! Play board games & video games, meet people & make new connections. Powell Rotunda, Powell Library, UCLA 310/825-9007 dma.ucla.edu Sat 11/16 11 am (see 11/2) DIY Food in Westwood Sat 11/16 11 am & 12:30 pm Performances at Disney Hall For kids: World City presents the The Tecza Puppet Theatre & Warsaw Village Band. Tickets avail. from 10 am. Keck Amphitheatre, Disney Hall, 111 S Grand, Downtown LA 213/972-3660 musiccenter.org Sat 11/16 11:30 am Artist Talk at the Hammer Meet the Maker Unique LA hosts a conversation with one of LAs coolest & fast-growing brands - Hedley & Bennett - about the inspiration that keeps them current, how they got their start, & more. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/16 12:30 - 2:30 pm Stained Glass at the Getty Artist-At-Work: Join artist Tim Carey from Judson Studios as he demonstrates the materials & techniques used to create stained-glass panels, from initial design to the final stages of production. Museum Courtyard, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sat 11/16 1 pm Kids Stuff at the Arcadia Museum Hands-on history for families: Travel around the world with arts & crafts. Today, Incredible India. Arcadia Historical Museum, 380 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia 626/574-5440 www.ci.arcadia.ca.us Sat 11/16 1 pm Movie at the Los Feliz Library Screening of "The Quiet Man" (1952), with John Wayne & Maureen O'Hara. Los Feliz Branch of LAPL, 1874 Hillhurst Ave, LA

323/913-4710 ~ www.lapl.org Sat 11/16 1 pm Gallery Talk at the Norton Simon Join a Museum educator for a one-hour tour of European sculpture in the collection. Free w/admission; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Sat 11/16 1 pm Movie at LAPL Screening of Ridley Scott's much-loved 1991 "Thelma & Louise," with Susan Sarandon & Geena Davis. Meeting Room A, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 lapl.org Sat 11/16 2 pm Native Cultures at King Gillette Ranch A Walk into the Chumash World: Join an easy 1-mile walk to learn how Chumash Indians used natural resources to create a prosperous & sustainable life style that lasted for 10,000 years. 2 hrs. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/16 2 pm Concert in Pasadena The Crown City Symphony plays music of Beethoven, Haydn, & Mozart. Pasadena Christian Church, 789 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena 626/797-1994 ~ www.crowncitysymphony.org Sat 11/16 Theater at UCLA 2 pm (see 11/14)

Fri 11/15 8 pm (see 11/14) Dance at Rio Hondo College Fri 11/15 8 pm Concert in Pasadena The Pasadena Community Orchestra, with mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzmn, performs music of Howard Hanson, Copland, & Rossini. 1st Church, 3700 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena 626/445-6708 pcomusic.org Sat 11/16 8 am Bird Walk in Santa Clarita Join guides from the Audubon & the Santa Monica Mts. Conservancy in a stroll to see seasonal birds. See website for directions. Towsley Canyon, Old Road off Calgrove, Santa Clarita 310/276-0342 www.sfvaudubon.org Sat 11/16 8:30 - 11 am Birds at Madrona Marsh Getting to Know the Stories of Birds: A monthly series spotlighting different birds each month, followed by a short walk to look for them. RSVP. Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance 310/782-3989 www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com Sat 11/16 8:30 am - 2 pm Identity at the Huntington "Mixed-Race Families in the West: What Is Lost & What Is Gained?" A USC/Huntington seminar exploring how the growing mixed-race population of California is shaping education, politics, public policy & the media. RSVP. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 213/740-3252 usc.edu Sat 11/16 9 am Photo Walk in Franklin Canyon Nature in Focus: Capture the moment with an experienced photographer who shows how to find unique nature views & photo ops. 2 hrs. RSVP. Franklin Canyon Ranch, near Beverly Drive & Coldwater (call for directions) 310/858-7272 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/16 9 am - 12 noon Gardening in Van Nuys The DWP hosts a free California Friendly Landscape training class: Learn 6 ways to make your garden waterwise. RSVP to waterconservation@ladwp.com. DWP, 14401 Saticoy St, Bldg 7, Van Nuys 800/544-4498 ~ www.ladwp.com Sat 11/16 9 am - 4 pm (also 11/17) Crafts Fair in Torrance The 44th annual holiday arts & crafts fair features handcrafted treasures, make it & take it crafts for kids, door prizes, food booths, & drawings. Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance

Sat 11/16 2 pm Beatles at the El Segundo Library Cover band Paperback Writer sings, plays, & discusses the music of the Beatles. Library, 111 W Mariposa Ave, El Segundo 310/524-2728 ~ www.elsegundo.org Sat 11/16 2 pm Judo at JANM Screening of the new documentary "Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautifu," Free w/admission. about Keiko Fukuda, the only woman to attain the pinnacle 10th degree. Free w/admission. Japanese Amer. Natl Museum, 369 E 1st St, Little Tokyo 213/625-0414 janm.org Sat 11/16 2 pm Artist Talks at Barnsdall A conversation with artists of the "Size Really Does Matter" exhibition: Miyoshi Barosh, Quinton Bemiller, Kent Twitchell, & others. Municipal Art Gallery, Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, LA 323/644-6269 www.lamag.org Sat 11/16 2 - 4pm Haikus at PAM Join the So Cal Haiku Study Group in the serene Blue Room for an afternoon of studying, writing, & sharing haiku in English. Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 626/449-2742 pacificasiamuseum.org Sat 11/16 2 - 5 pm Yarn Bombing at CAFAM The YBLA (Yarn Bombing LA) Collective Knit Group meets to stitch & plan subversive projects & interventions. Craft & Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd, LA 323/937-4230 cafam.org Sat 11/16 2 - 5:30 pm Live Music at Crafted

LA's new permanent craft marketplace hosts an afternoon of music from DJ Jorge. Crafted, 110 & 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro 310/732-1270 ~ http://craftedportla.com Sat 11/16 2:30 pm Artist Talk at the Hammer Graphic designer, art historian, writer, & design teacher Lorraine Wild leads a walkthrough of "James Welling: Monograph." UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Sat 11/16 3 pm Opera Talk at SMPL A multimedia presentation by LA Opera Community Educators giving a sneak preview of Mozarts final operatic masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Sat 11/16 3 pm Opening at Beyond Baroque Artist's reception for Gang Of Six, with work by Bob Branaman + up & coming, & established artists. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice 310/922-3006 www.beyondbaroque.org Sat 11/16 3 pm K.C. Cole at SMPL A conversation with the noted science writer about her new book, "The Consoling Universe." Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Sat 11/16 4 pm Curator's Talk at the Norton Simon "Familiar Faces in New Places: Changes in Our 19th-Century Art Wing" Leah Lehmbeck addresses some of the fundamental narratives that run through the galleries. Free w/admission; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Sat 11/16 4 - 6 pm Dinner Theatre in Westwood A one-night group screenplay reading: Participants come together to experience a blind-read aligned with a curated meal; the workshop explores spontaneity, functionality of space, film, & (of course) food. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/16 5 pm Comic Books at Skylight Books Mike Madrid presents his new book "Divas Dames & Daredevils," about the now-forgotten female comic book heroines of the WWII era. Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Sat 11/16 6 pm Erotic Art at MOCA PDC San Francisco's Honey Soundsystem & Dark Entries Records to celebrate the record release of the unknown gay porn soundtracks by legendary 1980's San Francisco disco producer, Patrick Cowley. RSVP. MOCA Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hwd 213/621-1710 ~ moca.org Sat 11/16 6 pm Classical Jam at the Silverlake Lounge Classical Revolution: LA brings fun & engaging chamber music shows to non-traditional spaces. Tonight: Duo del Sol. Silverlake Lounge, 2906 Sunset Blvd, Silverlake

213/814-8597 www.classicalrevolutionla.org Sat 11/16 7 - 9 pm Ping-Pong in Westwood Join a Round Robin Match, engaging multiple participants in friendly, collaborative style; move on to a more competitive tournament. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. Call to verify if free. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/16 7:30 pm Concert at Occidental College The Caltech-Occidental Symphony, with pianist Galina Barskaya, plays music of Verdi, Beethoven, & Stravinsky. Thorne Hall, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/259-3649 oxy.edu Sun 11/16 7:30 pm Concert in Torrance The new Interludes series presents the Mortarotti/Tazawa Duo, Grand Prize Winner at the Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition. 1st Lutheran Church, 2900 W Carson St, Torrance 310/320-9920 ~ http://bit.ly/GzG1SP Sat 11/16 7:30 pm Film at LACMA Screening of the film "The Image of Mexico: Multiple Visions," in which a formidable cast of fellow cinematographers from around the world pay tribute to the art & life of Gabriel Figueroa. RSVP. LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6010 lacma.org Sat 11/16 Theater at UCLA 7:30 pm (see 11/14)

A serious but fun search for seasonal birds. Bring binoculars, water, & a shade hat; no dogs please. Eaton Canyon Nature Ctr, 1750 N. Altadena Dr, Pasadena 626/398-5420 pasadenaaudubon.org Sun 11/17 9 am - 4 pm (see 11/16) Crafts Fair in Torrance Sun 11/17 9:30 am City Walk in Downtown LA The Sierra Singles lead a socially paced 3 mi. exploration of LA's new Grand Park & Civic Center. Meet at Civic Center/Grand Park Metro station. 310/839-2591 ~ http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/ Sun 11/17 10 am Get Sum Dim Sum Ride from Flying Pigeon Meet the Flying Pigeon LA crew for a fun, slow-paced, group ride to a dim sum restaurant in the LA area; bring money for food & (possible) train fare. Call or sign up for updates for start times. Flying Pigeon, 3404 N Figueroa St, Highland Park 213/909-8986 flyingpigeon-la.com Sun 11/17 10 am - 12 noon Master Class at the Colburn Violinist Emanuel Borok conducts a master class for Community School musicians. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Sun 11/17 10 am - 12 noon & 1 - 3 pm Native Culture at Satwiwa Celebrate Native American arts by creating decorative gourd necklaces with Nadiya Littlewarrior. Satwiwa Native American Center, Via Goleta, Lynn Rd 5 miles S of 101 (call for directions) 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/17 10:30 am City Walk in Venice The Sierra Club leads a leisurely exploration of the Venice Canals & Oceanfront Walk. Meet at West Washington Blvd & Dell Ave. 323/465-3797 ~ http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/ Sun 11/17 11 am Kids' Movie at the Hammer Enjoy Rob Reiner's much-loved "The Princess Bride." Tix avail. from 10 am. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Sun 11/17 12 noon Kids' Stuff at the Hammer "Oh, If These Things Could Talk" Explore the design & personality of everyday things, led by curator & stuff-ologist Staci Steinberger. RSVP. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Sun 11/17 12 noon - 2 pm Craft at the Hammer DIY Screen Printing Workshop: Learn screen printing from the Unincorporated team & see how easy it is to personalize clothes, bags & wall art. Part of the monthlong Arts ReStore LA project. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sun 11/17 12:30 - 3:30 pm (see 11/3) Family Arts at LACMA Sun 11/17 1 - 3 pm Western Music at the Autry

Sat 11/16 7:30 pm Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian Music from Kirk Choir Quartet with pianist Paul Floyd in a varied program of mostly secular solo & ensemble pieces. Pasadena Presb. Church, 585 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena 626/793-2191 ppcmusic.org Sat 11/16 7:30 pm Concert at USC Early Music Series: The Collegium Workshop, directed by Rotem Gilbert, presents "Ottavio Petrucci's Song Books: The Birth of Printed Music." United University Church, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Sat 11/16 8 pm (see 11/14) Dance at Rio Hondo College Sun 11/17 8 am Bird Walk in Malibu Creek Join Audubon guides for an exploration of avian life in the SM Mountains. Malibu Creek State Park, near Las Virgenes & Mulholland 818/885-7493 www.sfvaudubon.org Sun 11/17 8 am Birdwalk in the Ballona Wetlands Discover the shorebirds of the Marina with the Audubon Society. Meet at Del Rey Lagoon parking lot. Del Rey Lagoon, 6660 Esplanade Place, Playa Del Rey 323/876-0202 losangelesaudubon.org Sun 11/17 8 am Bird Walk in Eaton Canyon

Grab your guitar, fiddle, spoons, or bass, & jam with members of the Western Music Association. Free w/admission. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 theautry.org Sun 11/17 1 - 3 pm Illuminated Manuscripts at the Getty Artist at Work: Join artist Sylvana Barrett as she demonstrates medieval painting techniques while exploring precious pigments, gold gilding, & elaborately painted borders. Museum Courtyard, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sun 11/17 1 - 4 pm Crafts at the Fowler Kids in the Courtyard: Once upon a Bead - String a beaded story on a bracelet or band & explore the beauty & brilliance of beadwork on view in "Powerful Bodies: Zulu Arts of Personal Adornment." Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4169 fmch.ucla.edu Sun 11/17 2 pm Local History in Santa Monica Riccardo Bandini-Johnson talks about the VA on Sawtelle, formerly known as the Old Soldier's Home. Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, SM 310/395-2290 ~ http://santamonicahistory.org Sun 11/17 2 pm Concert in Pasadena The Crown City Symphony plays music of Beethoven, Haydn, & Mozart. 1st Baptist Church, 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena 626/797-1994 ~ www.crowncitysymphony.org Sun 11/17 2 pm LA History at the Autry Raphael Sonenshein & Amy Hill Shevitz discuss the past, present, & future involvement of Jewish women in Los Angeles politics, from Roz Wyman in the 1950s to Jan Perry. Free w/admission. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 theautry.org Sun 11/17 2 pm Concert at the Nixon Library: Lotus Bud Gu Zheng Academy Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda 714/993-5075 http://nixonfoundation.org/ Sat 11/17 2 - 4 pm Frida at Avenue 50 Editor Roberta Orona Cordova & contributors read from "Remembering Frida" (Chicana/o essays, music, & art reflecting on the impact of Frida on our lives). Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N Avenue 50, Highland Park 323/258-1435 avenue50studio.org Sun 11/17 2 - 5:30 pm Live Music at Crafted LA's new permanent craft marketplace hosts an afternoon of music from the Pat Morvan Jazz Group. Crafted, 110 & 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro 310/732-1270 ~ http://craftedportla.com Sun 11/17 2 - 4 pm (see 11/3) Family Arts at Barnsdall Sun 11/17 3 pm Art History at the Getty Tyler Green, editor of Modern Art Notes, discuss the significance of "Chatting with Henri Matisse: The Lost 1941 Interview" with the book's editor, art historian Serge Guilbaut. RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood

310/440-7300 getty.edu Sun 11/17 3 pm Classical Music at Mt Olive The 3rd Sunday classical concert series features cellist Janice Foy with pianists Noah Smith & Pat Maimone. Freewill offering. Mt Olive Lutheran, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica 310/452-1116 mtolivelutheranchurch.org Sun 11/17 3 pm Erotic Art at the WeHo Library In conjunction with MOCA PDC's "Bob Mizer & Tom of Finland," artists Heather Cassils, Monica Majoli, & A.L. Steiner share their perspectives on artistic investigations & representations of bodies, sexualities & genders. Council Chambers, 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood 323/651-1510 ~ moca.org Sun 11/17 3 pm Nature Trek in Franklin Canyon Native Ways: On an easy stroll, learn how everyday useful items were created from the surrounding environment. Enjoy hands-on experience with tools, musical instruments, & basketry. 2 hrs. Franklin Canyon Ranch, near Beverly Drive & Coldwater (call for directions) 310/858-7272 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/17 3 pm Art Talk at CAFAM Curator Chris Johanson talks about the artists & themes in the "Artifacts of A Life Lived By the Living (To Live)" exhibition. Free w/admission; RSVP. Craft & Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd, LA 323/937-4230 cafam.org Sun 11/17 3 pm Concert in Topanga The Topanga Symphony, with baritone Ronald Hedlund, performs music of Verdi, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Rossini & Wagner. Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga 818/591-8477 ~ www.topangasymphony.com Sun 11/17 3:30 pm Concert at Caltech The Caltech-Occidental Symphony, with pianist Galina Barskaya, plays music of Verdi, Beethoven, & Stravinsky.. Ramo Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena 626/395-4652 events.caltech.edu Sun 11/17 3:30 pm Drawing at the Getty Bring pads & pencils & enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art with the help of artist Peter Zokosky. Sign up from 2:30 pm at Info Desk. Museum Galleries, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sun 11/17 3 pm (also 7:30 pm) Concert at LMU Music students in Chamber, Guitar, & Percussion Ensembles, & Sinatra Opera Workshop perform in a variety of collaborative chamber music selections. Murphy Recital Hall, Loyola Marymount, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester 310/338-7588 ~ www.lmu.edu Sun 11/17 4 pm Poetry in West LA Moonday Poetry presents readings by Sharon Venezio & Brynn Saito. Little Theater, 12420 Santa Monica Blvd, West LA 818/209-1051 moondaypoetry.com

Sun 11/17 4 pm Concert at St James Tarzana "Fantastic Piano" Roger Wright plays music of Schumann, Chopin, Kapustin, Albeniz & Mason. St James Presbyterian, 19414 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 818/345-2057 stjamespres.org Sun 11/17 4 - 6 pm Night Art at Otis "Tapping the Third Realm Full Moon Event I - The Atomic Priesthood" Join artist Bryan M Wilson on a journey from Otis to LMU's Art Gallery, filled with obstacles & devotion, led by an Atomic Priest, & overseen by the moon. Ben Maltz Gallery, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/665-6827 otis.edu Sun 11/17 5 pm Jazz Vespers at All Saints Pasadena A melding of old & new traditions, with music from Anthony Wilson. All Saints Church, 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena 626/796-1172 ~ www.allsaints-pas.org Sun 11/17 5 pm Writer at Skylight Books Priyanka Kumar speaks with James Ragan about her artwork, her filmmaking, & her novel "Take Wing & Fly Here." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Sun 11/17 5 pm Full Moon Hike at Charmlee Enjoy the Malibu hills & ocean views, & look for night creatures under the magic of moonlight. 2 hrs. RSVP. Charmlee Natural Area, Encinal Canyon 4 miles from PCH (call for directions) 310/317-1364 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/17 5 pm Cinema at USC "Outside the Box [Office]" screens the feature "Contracted." RSVP. School of Cinematic Arts, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Sun 11/17 6 pm Concert at LACMA Sundays Live presents the Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra, performing music by Arvo Prt, Milhaud, & Mozart. Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6234 sundayslive.org Sun 11/17 Concert at LMU 7:30 pm (see 3 pm)

Sun 11/17 8 pm Concert at the Colburn The ARC Ensemble performs music written during the Holocaust by Szymon Laks & Mieczysaw Weinberg. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Mon 11/18 12 noon Terror at UCLA Jytte Klausen speaks on Jihadism in the West & the Predicament of Domestic Counter-terrorism. School of Law, Room 1457, UCLA 310/825-4811 ~ international.ucla.edu Mon 11/18 1 pm Movie at the Brimhall Library

Screening of "Skyfall," starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, & Javier Bardem. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/449-2660 ~ www.toaks.org/library Mon 11/18 6 pm Documentary at CSULA Independent Visions: Screening of "Two Spirits," which tells compelling stories about traditions that were once widespread among the indigenous cultures of North America. U-SU Theatre, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 calstatela.edu Mon 11/18 6:30 pm Architecture Talk at UCLA Patrik Schumacher, Partner, Zaha Hadid Architects, addresses "Organization Articulation Signification." 1302 Perloff Hall (Decaf), UCLA 310/267-4704 aud.ucla.edu Mon 11/18 7 pm Mystery at the Buena Vista Library Coffee & Conversation with mystery author John Billheimer, discussing his recent book, "A Player to Be Maimed Later." Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 burbank.lib.ca.us Mon 11/18 7 pm Giada De Laurentiis at BN @ The Grove The Food Network star presents her new book, "Giada's Feel Good Food: My Recipes for a Happy & Healthy Life." See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Mon 11/18 7 pm Ancient History at LACMA Touraj Daryaee considers the history & importance of Cyrus the Great (c. 550-529 B.C.), a king of Persia who founded the Achaemenian Empire. Free w/admission. Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6234 sundayslive.org Mon 11/18 7:30 pm Travel Talk at Distant Lands Author & longtime Tokyo resident Barry Lancet shares his favorite places in Tokyo & Kyoto and talks about his just-released novel, "Japantown." RSVP. Distant Lands, 20 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/449-3220 distantlands.com Mon 11/18 7:30 pm Jazz at USC Aaron Serfaty leads the Thornton Afro-Latin American Jazz Ensemble (LAJE). Tommy's Place, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Mon 11/18 7:30 pm Landscape History at the Huntington "Green Screen: How Trees Made California Modern" Jared Farmer explores the impact of the landscape revolution caused by horticulturists in the state's first hundred years. Ahmanson Room, Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 huntington.org Mon 11/18 7:30 pm LA Food at the Petersen "The State of LAs Plate" Zcalo Public Square presents KCRWs Evan Kleiman moderating a panel discussing what Angelenos are eating & why it matters. RSVP online.

Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/930-2277 zocalopublicsquare.org Mon 11/18 7:30 pm Writer at Skylight Books Jarett Kobek, returns with his most comic work yet, "BTW," a love letter to LA & terrible relationships. Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Mon 11/18 7:30 pm Concert at USC Frank Ticheli leads Thornton Edge (formerly known as the Contemporary Music Ensemble) in music by Paul Dooley, Missy Mazzoli, James Mobberley, Marc Mellits, Dan Welcher, & Donald Crockett. Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Mon 11/18 7:30 pm Petula Clark at the Grammy Museum A conversation with the most successful female recording artist to hail from England in the 1960s. RSVP. Grammy Museum, LA Live, 800 W Olympic, Downtown LA 213/765-6800 www.grammymuseum.org Mon 11/18 8 pm Concert at CalArts World premieres & performances of works by CalArts undergrad composers, performed by faculty, students & special guests. ROD Hall, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Mon 11/18 9 pm School Night at Bardot KCRW's Chris Douridas brings the hottest upcoming bands & DJs together for a club night. RSVP. Bardot, 1737 Vine St, Hollywood http://itsaschoolnight.com Tue 11/19 9 am Nature Walk at OMelveny Park Join Audubon guides for a weekday search for seasonal birds. See website for directions. OMelveny Park, 17300 Sesnon Blvd, Granada Hills 818/885-7493 www.sfvaudubon.org Tue 11/19 9:30 am Cambodia at UCLA Sophal Ear screens & discusses his autobiographical film, "The end/Beginning: Cambodia." Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/206-9163 ~ international.ucla.edu Tue 11/19 11 am Art Talk at Otis Fine Arts presents a conversation with photographer Mason Cooley. Forum, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/665-6827 otis.edu Tue 11/19 11:15 am Writer at SMC Award-winning author Nick Krieger reads from "Nina Here Nor There," his coming-of-age, gender-bending exploration of the land between man & woman. HSS 165, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM Science 153 smc.edu/associates Tue 11/19 Dance at CalArts 12:30 pm

A relaxed noon-hour dance concert of work by BFA students. Disney Lund Theater, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Tue 11/19 12:30 pm Islam at UCLA Turkish political commentator & author Mustafa Akyol speaks on "Islam without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty. Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/825-4811 ~ international.ucla.edu Tue 11/19 2 pm Demi Lovato at BN @ The Grove The singer, songwriter, philanthropist, & actress presents her new book, "Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year." See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Tue 11/19 2:30 pm Gallery Talk at the Getty Curator Elizabeth Morrison leads a walkthrough of the exhibition "Miracles & Martyrs: Saints in the Middle Ages." Meet under the stairs in the Entrance Hall. Museum Galleries, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Tue 11/19 3 pm Classic Movie at SMPL Screening of "Hollywood Canteen" (1944), with Bette Davis & John Garfield. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Tue 11/19 3 pm Cambodia at UCLA Sophal Ear speaks on "Aid Dependence in Cambodia: How Foreign Assistance Undermines Democracy. Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/206-9163 ~ international.ucla.edu Tue 11/19 4 pm Kids' Movie at the Burbank Library Family Film Festival presents "Monsters University." Central Library, 110 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank 818/238-5610 BurbankLibrary.com Tue 11/19 6:30 pm Movie at the Montana Library Screening of "To Die For," Gus Van Sants mid-90s take on an aspiring TV personality (Nicole Kidman) who'll do anything to be in the spotlight. Montana Branch of SMPL, 1704 Montana, Santa Monica 310/829-7081 smpl.org Tue 11/19 6:30 pm Immigration at SMC Karthick Ramakrishnan talks about his research on immigration policy & the rise of state & local legislation on immigration over the past decade. HSS 165, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4003 smc.edu Tue 11/19 6:30 pm Jazz at the Beach House A "performative lecture" by acclaimed performance artist & acerbic comedian Kristina Wong as she presents work-in-progress research for the Wong Street Journal, a new solo play RSVP. Annenberg Beach House, 415 PCH, Santa Monica 310/458-4904 beachhouse.smgov.net Tue 11/19 6:30 pm Opera Talk at the Porter Ranch Library

LA Opera leads a journey behind the scenes of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Porter Ranch Branch of LAPL, 11371 Tampa Ave, Porter Ranch 818/360-5706 ~ www.lapl.org Tue 11/19 6:30 pm Israeli Film at UCLA The Yom Kippur War 40 Years After: Motti Lerner screens & discusses his historical drama, "The Silence of the Sirens." School of Law, Room 1457, UCLA 310/825-9646 ~ international.ucla.edu Tue 11/19 6:30 pm Spanish Film at UCLA The Latin American & Iberian Film Festival screens Agust Villaronga's "Pa Negre" (Catalan, 2010). Royce Hall 314, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Tue 11/19 7 pm Concert at the Burbank Library Return to the era of The Great Gatsby with music from the 1920s from the Hollywood Rhythm Kings. Central Library, 110 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank 818/238-5610 BurbankLibrary.com Tue 11/19 7 pm Birds at Madrona Marsh Daniel Chavez discusses the historic Dominguez Adobe for the monthly meeting of South Bay Audubon. Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance 310/782-3989 www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com Tue 11/19 7 pm Recital at LACC: Studio Jazz Band Da Vinci 302, LACC, 855 N Vermont Ave, LA 323/953-4000 http://tinyurl.com/6o6zdz Tue 11/19 7 pm Thriller at the Buena Vista Library Coffee & Conversation with author James Leitch, discussing his debut novel, "Drifting Curtain." Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 burbank.lib.ca.us Tue 11/19 7 pm Obamacare at the Crawford Forum KPCC health reporter Stephanie ONeill & journalist Emily Bazar lead a town hall on the Affordable Care Act. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 scpr.org Tue 11/19 7 pm Cinema at USC "Outside the Box [Office]" screens the feature "La Grande Bellezza." RSVP. School of Cinematic Arts, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Tue 11/19 7 pm Car History at the Petersen A conversation with automotive historian Richard Earl, curator of the photo exhibition "Automotive Hollywood: A Tribute to Harley Earl. " Free w/admission; RSVP. Petersen Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/964-6308 www.petersen.org Tue 11/19 7 pm Songwriter Serenade in Arcadia Country singer/songwriter JC Hyke hosts an evening of original music from Billy Eli, Paul Inman, John Gannon, & Chauncey Bowers.

Matt Denny's Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 626/462-0250 JCHyke.com Tue 11/19 7 pm LA History at the Autry Brenda Stevenson discusses her book "The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins: Justice, Gender, & the Origins of the LA Riots." RSVP. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 theautry.org Tue 11/19 7:30 pm Concert at Rio Hondo College Join faculty member Frank Accardo & guest instrumentalists for an evening of music from every era. Wray Theatre, Rio Hondo College, 3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier 562/908-3492 riohondo.edu/arts Tue 11/19 7:30 pm Asian Art at the Huntington Thomas Rimer examines how nature as experienced in Japanese gardens, art, & literature owes much to the Chinese example yet remains distinctly Japanese. Ahmanson Room, Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 huntington.org Tue 11/19 7:30 pm Chautauqua in Temescal Park Earth Skills: Veteran tracker Jim Lowery, author of "The Trackers Field Guide," shares his secrets to accessing the world of animals through their prints. Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades 310/454-1395 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Tue 11/19 7:30 pm Islam at the Hammer Scholars Khaled Abou El Fadl, Imam Sayed Moustafa Al-Qazwini, Hamid Dabashi discuss the growing sectarian divide within Islam. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Tue 11/19 7:30 pm Roy Choi at Skylight Books The dynamic chef & entrepreneur, who with his Kogi truck revolutionized LA's street food, reads from his new memoir "LA Son." Access limited; see website for rules. Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Tue 11/19 7:30 pm Laserium at the Observatory Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the observatory's laser light show with a talk about its history, development, & renewal. Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park 213/473-0800 griffithobservatory.org Tue 11/19 7:30 pm Graham Nash at the Grammy Museum A conversation with the influential singer-songwriter & Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, presenting his autobiography "Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life." RSVP. Grammy Museum, LA Live, 800 W Olympic, Downtown LA 213/765-6800 www.grammymuseum.org Tue 11/19 8 pm Bluegrass at Viva Cantina The Bluegrass Assoc. of So Cal presents an evening with David Volk & His Remaining Friends. Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 818/221-4680 www.socalbluegrass.org Tue 11/19 9 pm

Poetry at the Cobalt: James Golden + Open Reading Cobalt Caf, 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 818/348-3789 poetrysuperhighway.com/cobalt Wed 11/20 8:30 am Business at the Crawford Forum "Micro-business Means Business" The Drucker School of Management hosts a short workshop on entrepreneurship. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 scpr.org Wed 11/20 10 am Painting at Peter Strauss Plein Air Landscape Painting - Watch or join in painting landscapes; bring your own non-toxic materials. Peter Strauss Ranch, Mulholland off Kanan Rd (call for directions) 805/492-0464 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Wed 11/20 11 am - 1 pm Testimonies at USC Take a tour of the USC Shoah Foundation's archive of 52,000 testimonies of Holocaust survivors & learn about the Institute's projects to combat intolerance worldwide through education. RSVP. Leavey Library 114, USC 213/740-0965 ~ http://sfi.usc.edu Wed 11/20 11 am - 6 pm Fiesta on Olvera Street Mexican Revolution Day: Celebrate the 1910 revolution with entertainment, artisans, kids' workshops & more. Olvera Street, Downtown LA 213/ 625-7074 elpueblo.lacity.org Wed 11/20 12 noon Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian A lunchtime concert from soprano Judith Siirila Paskowitz. Pasadena Presb. Church, 585 E. Colorado Bl, Pasadena 626/793-2191 ppcmusic.org Wed 11/20 12 noon Textiles at the Fowler Culture Fix: Scholar & curator Elena Phipps offers a gallery talk on "The Peruvian Four-Selvaged Cloth: Ancient Threads/New Directions." Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4169 fmch.ucla.edu Wed 11/20 12 noon Artist Talk at USC The Roski School presents a conversation with artist Hito Steyerl. Graduate Fine Arts Bldg, 3001 S Flower St, LA 213/740-2787 ~ http://finearts.usc.edu Wed 11/20 12 noon Concert at 1st Baptist Glendale Music @ Noon presents oboist Catherine Del Russo, playing works by Susan Svrcek, Jacqueline Suzuki, Rebecca Chung, Victor de Almeida, & Margaret Edmondson. 1st Baptist Church, 209 N Louise St, Glendale 818-242-2113 fbcglendale.net Wed 11/20 12:30 pm Art Talk at the Hammer A lunchtime chat focused on one artwork; today, Robert Gober's Untitled (2011). UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Wed 11/20 Concert at Biola 12:30 pm

Music at Noon: A short concert from the nal/Huang Piano Duo (Freya nal & Judy Huang). Lansing Auditorium, Biola U, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada 562/903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music Wed 11/20 12:30 pm Westerns at the Autry Cowboy Lunch brings together Western filmmakers & stars with Autry members & other fans of the genre. Today, Legend & Legacy of Gene Autry: Hollywood producer Rob Word hosts A Word on Westerns, a group discussion. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 theautry.org Wed 11/20 12:45 pm Organ Recital at the Cathedral A short organ concert from guest organist Kemp Smeal. Our Lady of the Angels, 555 Temple, Downtown LA 213/680-5205 olacathedral.org Wed 11/20 1 pm Recital at LAVC Applied Student/Faculty Mentor Concert featuring Ashley Oiknine & Martin Valenzuela. Music 106, LA Valley College, 7800 Fulton Ave, Valley Village 818/778-5633 www.lavc.cc.ca.us Wed 11/20 4 pm Identity at UCLA Candacy Taylor presents her book "Counter Culture & American Hair: Untangling Race, Labor, & Class in Salons & Diners." Public Affairs 5391, UCLA 310/825-0590 women.ucla.edu/csw Wed 11/20 4 pm Jewish Studies at UCLA Bo Larsson discusses "Preserving Jewish Memories & Heritage in the Urban Environment of Three Cities Hit by the Holocaust & Forced Migrations." RSVP. Royce Hall 306, UCLA 310/267-5327 cjs.ucla.edu Wed 11/20 5 - 9 pm Open Sidewalks in Culver City Third Wednesdays shows off the city's restaurants, bars, & stores with special deals, live outdoor music, & activities from wine & food tastings to free pole dancing lessons. Culver Blvd, Canfield to Duquesne, Culver City 310/202-6060 downtownculvercity.com Wed 11/20 6 pm Architecture Talk at USC A conversation with highly influential LA architect Thom Mayne, Principal of Morphosis. Gin D. Wong Auditorium, USC 213/740-2092 usc.edu Wed 11/20 6 pm Design Talk at UCLA Animal Charm a collaboration between Richard Bott & Jimm Fetterley presents their work using found VHS tapes to make video collages. Broad Arts Center, EDA, UCLA 310/825-9007 dma.ucla.edu Wed 11/20 7 pm Documentary at CAAM Screening of Ava DuVernay's feature "Middle Of Nowhere" (2012), about a woman's path to self-empowerment. RSVP. Calif African American Museum, Exposition Park 213/744-2024 caamuseum.org

Wed 11/20 7 pm Armenia at GPL Sebouh Oshagan presents "The Climb of a Lifetime at 13! My Mount Ararat Experience." Central Library, 222 E Harvard St, Glendale 818/548-2042 library.ci.glendale.ca.us Wed 11/20 7 pm Opera Talk at the Arcadia Library Educators from the LA Opera go behind the scenes with Mozarts The Magic Flute. Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 626/821-5572 www.ci.arcadia.ca.us Wed 11/20 7 pm Cinema at USC "Outside the Box [Office]" screens David Lynch's quirky feature "Eraserhead," followed by a Q&A with several participants. RSVP. School of Cinematic Arts, USC 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Wed 11/20 7 pm Ron Burgundy at BN @ The Grove The Anchorman presents his new book, "Let Me Off at the Top!: My Classy Life & Other Musings." See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Wed 11/20 7 pm Travel at SMPL Michael Bennett & Don Mankin present "Adventure Travel & Its Transformative Power." Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Wed 11/20 7 pm Architecture Talk at SCI-Arc Historian Joan Ockman presents "Between Ornament & Monument: Siegfried Kracauer & the Substance of the Surface." SCI-Arc, 960 E 3rd St, Downtown LA 213/613-2200 sciarc.edu Wed 11/20 7 pm Arts at USC A program of American & English songs from classical & popular traditions, + recitations of selected poems, in an evening with poet Dana Gioia, pianist Victoria Kirsch & alumni of the Thornton School of Music. Fisher Museum of Art, USC 213/740-6786 usc.edu Wed 11/20 7 - 10 pm Salon at the Beyond Baroque Gerry Fialka's MOM (Meditations On Media) is a stimulating soiree on the social consequences of media. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, venice 310/922-3006 www.laughtears.com Wed 11/20 7:30 pm Birds at Eaton Canyon Waterbird ecologist Khara Strum explains "The Pacific Flyway Shorebird Survey" for the Audubon Society meeting. Eaton Canyon Nature Ctr, 1750 N. Altadena Dr, Pasadena 818/352-4954 pasadenaaudubon.org Wed 11/20 7:30 pm Chamber Music at Biola String performance majors blend their instruments with others in small ensembles, creating unique musical voices in an intimate atmosphere. Lansing Recital Hall, Biola U, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada

562/903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music Wed 11/20 7:30 pm Publishing at Skylight Books Daniel Menaker - formerly of the New Yorker, Random House, & other publishing powerhouses - reads his memoir "My Mistake." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Wed 11/20 7:30 pm Documentary at the Hammer Screening of "Medora," following a high school basketball team in a suffering rural community. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Wed 11/20 7:30 pm Glamour at the Getty "Why Do We Need Glamour?" Zcalo Public Square presents Bloomberg View columnist Virginia Postrel discussing the nature of glamour & why we cannot do without it. RSVP online. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 213/381-2541 zocalopublicsquare.org Thu 11/21 11:15 am Medicine at SMC "The Cancer Genome & Beyond" Rhine R Shen talks about her investigations into the roles of oncogenes, genomic instability, & other factors in the development of cancer. Science 140, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4003 smc.edu Thu 11/21 12 noon Concert at CalArts Wadada Leo Smith's Systemic Improvisation Ensemble performs works by Smith. Main Gallery, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Thu 11/21 12 noon Local History at the Arcadia Museum A brown-bag talk by Carolyn Schuff, about the life & legacy of Pio Pico. Arcadia Historical Museum, 380 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia 626/574-5440 www.ci.arcadia.ca.us Thu 11/21 12 noon Jewish Studies at UCLA Bo Larsson discusses "Urban Planning & the Treatment of Vanished Population Groups: The Case of Three East European Cities." RSVP. Royce Hall 306, UCLA 310/267-5327 cjs.ucla.edu Thu 11/21 12 noon - 1:30 pm Dance at Grand Park See some of LA Countys fresh & innovative companies as they dance through the park. Today: Dreams of Grandeur by Invertigo Dance Theatre. Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213/972-8080 http://grandparkla.org Thu 11/21 1:30 pm Gallery Talk at the Getty Curator Kristen Collins leads a walkthrough of the exhibition "Canterbury & St. Albans: Treasures from Church & Cloister." Meet under the stairs in the Entrance Hall. Museum Galleries, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Thu 11/21 2 pm

Movie at the Montana Library Screening of "Ruggles of Red Gap," a hilarious comedy from 1935 with Charles Laughton. Montana Branch of SMPL, 1704 Montana, Santa Monica 310/829-7081 smpl.org Thu 11/21 2 pm Islam at Pepperdine Religious histoian David Simonowitz: examines the history & impact of Islamic pilgrimage practices in the late 19th & early 20th century. Payson Library, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu 310/506-4462 pepperdine.edu Thu 11/21 3 pm Gallery Talk at the Getty Villa Curator David Saunders leads an hour-long tour of the exhibitions "Tiberius: Portrait of an Emperor" & "The Cyrus Cylinder & Ancient Persia: A New Beginning." RSVP to visit; sign up fom 2:45. Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, Pacific Palisades 310/440-7300 getty.edu Thu 11/21 6 pm Artist Talk at CalArts Paul Brach Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Emma Reeves. F200, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 calarts.edu Thu 11/21 6 pm Music at the Fowler Fowler Out Loud: Join Scott Linford & friends for a dynamic musical conversation between similar instruments from different continents: the West African akonting & the American banjo Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4361 fmch.ucla.edu Thu 11/21 6 - 7 pm Tango in Westwood Social Dance Series: Swingin Night - A workshop focusing on the the basic skills that will make dancing fun & give confidence on the dance floor. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Thu 11/21 6 - 10 pm Art Walk in Canoga Park Third Thursdays Art Walk is a monthly, family-friendly event with musicians, artists, vendors, & food trucks through the streets of Historic Downtown Canoga Park. Sherman Way between Canoga & Topanga, Canoga Park 818/346-7480 ~ http://www.cpthirdthursday.com Thu 11/21 6:30 pm Argentine Film at UCLA The Latin American & Iberian Film Festival screens Benjamn vila's "Infancia clandestina" (Argentina, 2011). Royce Hall 314, UCLA 310/825-4571 ~ international.ucla.edu Thu 11/21 6:30 pm Photography Talk at the Annenberg "The Universe Next Door" Abelardo Morell discusses his early work & his more recent images involving principles of optics & time in the Camera Obscura & Tent/Camera work. RSVP. Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Ave of the Stars, Century City 213/403-3000 annenbergspaceforphotography.org Thu 11/21 7 pm Food at SMPL Author & master food preserver Kevin West, author of "Saving the Season: A Cooks Guide to Home Canning, Pickling & Preserving," leads

a panel discussion exploring the fundamental question: what is a recipe? Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Thu 11/21 7 pm Sacred Music at Biola The Conservatory Music In Worship majors join their hearts & talents in concert to present an inspirational evening of praise & worship. Lansing Recital Hall, Biola U, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada 562/903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music Thu 11/21 7 pm Jazz at USC Students earning Minors in Thorntons jazz programs present an evening of contemporary jazz as part of an ongoing series. Ground Zero Performance Cafe, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Thu 11/21 7 pm Randi Zuckerberg at BN @ The Grove The social media & technology expert & former Facebook executive at reads her new book, "Dot Complicated: Untangling Our Wired Lives." See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Thu 11/21 7 - 10 pm Subversive Cinema in Venice Gerry Fialka screens experimental films; political activist cinema; lit, art, & music flix; & avant garde documentaries, meant to provoke discussions. Talking Stick Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Blvd, Venice 310/450.6052 www.laughtears.com Thu 11/21 7 - 11 pm Street Festival in Newhall SensesOnMain transforms the street with live music & entertainment, art, food trucks, beer, wine, & more, each time on a different theme. Main Street, Newhall http://sensesonmain.com Thu 11/21 7:15 pm South Africa at LAPL Aloud presents activist lawyer & leading ANC member Albie Sachs, in conversation with NPRs Renee Montagne about Sachs's book "The Soft Vengeance of a Freedom Fighter." RSVP. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 lapl.org Thu 11/21 7:30 pm Concert at USC Renowned lutenist, conductor, & musicologist Paul O'Dette gives a recital of Renaissance & Baroque music. Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Thu 11/21 7:30 pm Literary Trivia at Skylight Books Tom Nissley presents "A Reader's Book of Days: True tales from the Lives & Works of Writers for Every Day of the Year." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Thu 11/21 Theater at UCLA 7:30 pm (see 11/14)

by choreographer & curator Chankethya Chey with 6 dancers & 2 musicians. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Thu 11/21 7:30 pm Concert at USC Early Music Series: The Thornton Baroque Sinfonia, directed by Adam Knight Gilbert, presents "Heinrich Schtz, Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi." Call to verify location. United University Church, USC 213/740-2584 usc.edu Thu 11/21 7:30 pm Jonathan Lethem at the Hammer The critically acclaimed author speaks with artist Raymond Pettibon, whose work embraces a spectrums of American high & low culture. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Thu 11/21 8 pm Concert at Azusa Pacific Music from the Bryant Park String Quartet. Munson Hall, Azusa Pacific Univ, 901 E Alosta Ave, Azusa 800/219-9920 www.apu.edu/music/concerts Fri 11/22 12:50 pm Music at Occidental Baroque for Lunch: Faculty artists from the Claremont Graduate School Dept of Music perform Telemann, Bach, Rameau, & Couperin. Bird Studio/Booth Hall, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/259-3649 oxy.edu Fri 11/22 5 pm Kids' Author at BN @ The Grove Bestselling children's author Laura Numeroff reads the Extra Sweet Edition of "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." See website for access rules. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com Fri 11/22 6 - 8 pm Jazz at LACMA Open galleries, outdoor bars, & live jazz from the Pete Christlieb & Linda Small 11 Piece Jazz Band. LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6010 lacma.org Fri 11/22 6:30 pm Family Art at the Norton Simon Be inspired by autumn as seen in the Museum's collections; then create leaf-based collages in celebration of fall. Free w/admission; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Fri 11/22 7 pm Recital at CSUDH: Guitar Ensemble LCH A103, CSU Dominguez Hills, 1000 E Victoria St, Carson 310/243-3696 ~ http://cah.csudh.edu/music Fri 11/22 7 pm Recital at the Colburn An evening of music from the gifted students of the Colburn Conservancy. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Fri 11/22 7 pm - 1:30 am

Thu 11/21 7:30 pm Dance in Westwood "Become" Students from the UCLA Dept. of World Arts & Cultures/Dance present the premier performance of a site-specific work

Stupid Pills at the Hyperion Tavern A freestyle forum for artists & thinkers to express & explore ideas & influences through performance, lecture, screening, and/or other experimental means. 21+; see website for this month's program. Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion, LA 323/665-1941 stupidpills.org Fri 11/22 7:30 pm Sacred Music at All Saints' BH An evening of wordless, candlelit contemplation & prayer in the style of Taiz, with music from the Parish Choir. All Saints Episcopal, 504 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills 310/275-0123 allsaintsbh.org Fri 11/22 7:30 pm Writer at Skylight Books Kevin Sampsell (Powell's bookseller, small press publisher, & author of "A Common Pornography") reads from his new novel, "This Is Between Us." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Fri 11/22 Theater at UCLA 7:30 pm (see 11/14)

310/372-4222 palosverdes.com/sbcms Fri 11/22 8:30 pm Concert at St. James Britten 100/LA: In observance of the 100th birthday of Benjamin Britten, the Choir of Saint James' joins the UCLA Camarades String Ensemble under the direction of Maestro James Conlon. St. James Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-Wilshire 213/388-3417 saintjamesla.org Sat 11/23 9 am - ? Great LA Walk on Sunset Join with other intrepid Angelenos to walk portions of LA's iconic spine to the ocean - no agenda, no speedwalking, no sponsorships. Meet at Echo Park Lake at 9 am. RSVP & sign up for updates online. greatlawalk.com Sat 11/23 10 am Origami at the Henderson Library Beverly Baudino guides participants in making a decorative ornament using fabric, pins, & origami techniques. RSVP. Walteria Library, 4805 Emerald St, Torrance 310/371-2075 ~ www.torrnet.com Sat 11/23 10 am (see 11/9) Dune Walk in Ballona Wetlands Sat 11/23 10:30 am Kids' Movies at the Buena Vista Library Holiday movies: "Rugrats' Chanukah" & "Shalom Sesame: Chanukah Special." Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 burbank.lib.ca.us Sat 11/23 11 am (see 11/2) DIY Food in Westwood Sat 11/23 11 am - 12:30 pm Drawing at the Getty Villa Drawing from Antiquity: Sketch from classical sculptures using color pencils to creatively envision how white marble was once painted in bold colors. RSVP to visit; sign up from 10:45. Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, Pacific Palisades 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sat 11/23 11:30 am Artist Talk at the Hammer Meet the Maker Unique LA hosts a conversation about manufacturing in LA, the inspiration that keeps brands current, how they got their start, & more. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/23 12 noon Autry at the Autry Matinee double feature of Gene Autry favorites "Back in the Saddle" (1941) & "The Cowboy & the Indians" (1949). Free w/admission. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 theautry.org Sat 11/23 12 noon - 1 pm Architecture Tour in Downtown LA deLaB visits Grand Central Market, which has been feeding LA for over 100 years. Stick around for the dublab Proton Drive party. RSVP. Grand Central Market, 317 S Broadway, Downtown LA http://designeastoflabrea.blogspot.com Sat 11/23 12 noon - 3 pm Family Arts at Barnsdall

Inspired by the artworks in the new exhibition, families are invited to stretch their creativity & explore making large-scale works of art. Junior Art Center, Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, LA 323/644-6275 barnsdall.org Sat 11/23 1 pm Gallery Talk at the Norton Simon Join a Museum educator for a one-hour tour of Renaissance & Baroque highlights in the collection. Free w/admission; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Sat 11/23 1 pm Gardens at King Gillette Ranch Stroll Through the Seasons: Enjoy a gentle walk through the native plant garden, observing how plants & animals change with the seasons. King Gillette Ranch, Mulholland off Las Virgenes, Calabasas 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/23 1 pm Art Talk at LACMA Alexander S.C Rower explores Calder's radical influence on modern art for the opening of the exhibition "Calder & Abstraction: From AvantGarde to Iconic." RSVP. Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6234 sundayslive.org Sat 11/23 1 - 4 pm Jam Session at Debs Park Old Time String Band Jam Session: Listen & dance to local musicians strum Appalachian-style fiddle & banjo tunes. Call to verify. Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Ave, North LA 323/221-2255 oldtimeisagoodtime.com Sat 11/23 2 pm Autism at CLU Ido Kedar, author of "Ido in Autismland," & Adrienne Johnston talk about Kedars educational journey of inclusion as a non-verbal individual with autism & his aspirations for higher education. Swenson 101, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3306 clunet.edu Sat 11/23 Theater at UCLA 2 pm (see 11/14)

Fri 11/22 7:30 pm Astronomy at the Observatory Griffith Observatory's director, E.C. Krupp, speaks on "Sky Light." Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park 213/473-0800 griffithobservatory.org Fri 11/22 8 pm Open Mic at Tia Chucha's Poet Vernica Reyes guest-hosts Tia Chucha's Open Mic, a night of music & spoken word. Tia Chucha's, 13197 Gladstone Ave, Sylmar 818/528-4511 tiachucha.com Fri 11/22 8 pm Concert at Caltech The Caltech-Occidental Concert Band presents a concert showcasing the conducting & composing talents of Frank Ticheli. Ramo Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena 626/395-4652 events.caltech.edu Fri 11/22 8 pm Concert at LAHC The South Bay Chamber Music Society presents Joanne Pearce Martin & Friends performing music by Mozart, Pereira, Faur, & Debussy. Recital Hall, LA Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Pl, Wilmington 310/372-4222 palosverdes.com/sbcms Fri 11/22 8 pm Opera at USC USC Thornton Opera presents a modern reading of Monteverdi's "L'incoronazione di Poppea," combining politics, sex & religion with sublime Baroque music. United University Church, USC 213/740-6786 usc.edu Fri 11/22 8 pm DJs at Amoeba Amoeba's guest DJ series, Rotations, hosts DJ Steve Loria. Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood 323/245-6400 amoebamusic.com Fri 11/22 8 pm Concert at LAHC The South Bay Chamber Music Society presents Joanne Pearce Martin & Friends performing music by Mozart, Pereira, Faur, & Debussy. Recital Hall, LA Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Pl, Wilmington

Sat 11/23 2 pm Opera Talk at GPL LA Opera educators lead an interactive talk about Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Central Library, 222 E Harvard St, Glendale 818/548-2042 library.ci.glendale.ca.us Sat 11/23 2 - 4 pm Kids' Crafts at 7th & Fig Kids Club: Mat Weaving - Make a Thanksgiving placemat; embellish with drawings, written affirmations & expressions of gratitude. Plaza, 7th & Figueroa, Downtown LA 213/955-7150 www.artsbrookfieldproperties.com Sat 11/23 2:30 pm Artist Talk at the Hammer Artist Andrew Masullo leads a walkthrough of "Forrest Bess: Seeing Things Invisible." UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu Sat 11/23 3 pm Hollywood Canteen at SMPL Co-authors Lisa Mitchell & Bruce Torrence discuss their nostalgic new book chronicling the Hollywood Canteen, where Hollywood superstars entertained American soldiers heading off to fight in WWII.

Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 smpl.org Sat 11/23 3 pm Walk in Temescal Gateway A Walk into the Chumash World: Discover how Chumash have used the natural resources to create a sustainable way of life, on an easy 1-mile walk. 2 hrs. Gateway Park, NW corner of Sunset & Temescal Canyon Rd, Pacific Palisades 310/454-1395 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/23 4 pm MOCA celebrates "In the Good Name of the Company: Artworks & ephemera produced by or in tandem with the Colby Printing Company," edited by Jan Tumlir, Christopher Michlig, & Brian Roettinger. Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213/621-1710 moca.org Sat 11/23 4:30 pm Recital at the Colburn An evening of music from the talented students of the Music Academy. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Sat 11/23 5 pm Kids' Author at Skylight Books Ann Whitford Paul reads her new book, "Twas the Late Night Before Christmas." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com Sat 11/23 6 pm Concert at Azusa Pacific Letitia Ugwueke conducts the Gospel Choir on a variety of spiritual songs. Munson Hall, Azusa Pacific Univ, 901 E Alosta Ave, Azusa 800/219-9920 www.apu.edu/music/concerts Sat 11/23 6 - 8 pm Opening at SMC Reception for the annual SMC Student Portfolio Exhibition. SMC Photo Gallery, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4289 smc.edu Sat 11/23 6 - 9 pm Games in Westwood The UCLA Game Lab hosts a pop-up arcade extravaganza, with games in a variety of formats from performances & installations to board games to virtual reality environments. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sat 11/23 6 - 10 pm Jazz Funk Fest at the UnUrban Venice musicians celebrate the rebellious liberation of tuneful creativity, with Black Shoe Polish, Eric Ahlbergs Jazz Workshop,, & others. UnUrban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 310/306-7330 www.laughtears.com Sat 11/23 7:30 pm Concert at CSUDH The CSUDH Chamber Singers & University Chorus present their annual Fall Concert. University Theatre, CSU Dominguez Hills, 1000 E Victoria St, Carson 310/243-3696 ~ http://cah.csudh.edu/music Sat 11/23 Theater at UCLA 7:30 pm (see 11/14)

Sat 11/23 8 pm Concert at LMU The Chamber Orchestra plays works for string ensemble. Murphy Recital Hall, Loyola Marymount, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester 310/338-7588 ~ www.lmu.edu Sat 11/23 8 pm Concert at Caltech The Caltech Glee Club & Chamber Singers perform music by Victoria, Praetorius, Mozart, Vaughan Williams, Copland, Dawson, & Ticheli + music from the early California mission period. Ramo Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena 626/395-4652 events.caltech.edu Sat 11/23 8 pm Concert at UCLA Music in the Rotunda: The UCLA Early Music Ensemble, directed by Lindsey Strand-Polyak & Alexandra Grabarchuk, performs 17th- & 18thcentury vocal & instrumental works by Corelli, Geminiani, Handel, Locatelli, & Telemann. Powell Library Rotunda, UCLA 310/825-5756 library.ucla.edu Sun 11/24 8:30 am Bird Walk at Malibu Lagoon Visit beach, lagoon, marsh, riparian & urban habitats; bring binoculars. Special short walk for kids at 10 am. Malibu Lagoon State Beach, PCH at Cross Creek, Malibu 310/393-6235 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/24 10 am Nature Walk at Rancho Sierra Vista After the Fire: Join a ranger for a hike to discuss the park's recovery of this site after the Springs Fire & how fire impacts our mountains. 1.5 hrs. Rancho Sierra Vista, Lynn Rd at Via Goleta, 1000 Oaks 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/24 10 am Nature Walk in Malibu Creek Discover the richness of this area on a docent-led hike. Learn about Native American, cinematic, geological & historical sites. 2 hrs. Malibu Creek State Park, near Las Virgenes & Mulholland (call for directions) 818/347-1817 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sun 11/24 11 am Mimosa at the Federal Bar KCRW's Gary Calamar hosts an intimate, casual, brunch-side acoustic concert from favorite musicians. Call to verify. Federal Bar, 5303 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood 818/980-2555 http://on.fb.me/HnBW5q Sun 11/24 12 noon Concert at LAVC The Kadima String Quartet & Conservatory students play an afternoon of music. Music Bldg, LA Valley College, 5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Village 818/780-9596 ~ www.kadimaconservatory.com Sun 11/24 12 noon - 2 pm Craft at the Hammer DIY Mood Board Workshop: Pauline Boyd shows how to create mood boards/inspiration boards with multimedia collage. Part of the monthlong Arts ReStore LA project. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la

Sun 11/24 12 noon - 2 pm Salon in Downtown LA Kim Cooper & Richard Schave's LA Visionaries Assoc. hosts a monthly salon with interesting people talking about their passions, visions, & fascinating doings. Today, talks on the life & work of Mack Sennett + the history of neon signs. Les Noces du Figaro, 618 S Broadway, Downtown LA www.lavatransforms.org Sun 11/24 12 noon - 5 pm Performance in Westwood UCLAs ArtC180 seminar class presents a one-day only collaborative art program. Part of the Hammer & Arts ReStore LA's monthlong project in empty storefronts. RSVP. Open Forum, 1056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood 310/443-7000 http://artsrestore.la Sun 11/24 12 noon - 8 pm Art Walk in Leimert Park The hub of Black culture in LA presents its monthly Art Walk, with the many stores & galleries welcoming visitors; a main stage of music in the park; progressive pop at Kaos Network, film at Cine Freestyle; dancing, storytelling & a more. Check website to verify. Around Crenshaw & 43rd, Leimert Park http://on.fb.me/1dceVNq Sun 11/24 1 pm Gallery Talk at the Norton Simon Join a Museum educator for a one-hour tour exploring the exhibition "Beyond Brancusi: The Space of Sculpture." Free w/admission; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Sun 11/24 1 pm Art Experience at CAFAM "How to Close Your Eyes" Artist Carmen Papalia, from the "Artifacts of a Life Lived" exhibition, leads a Blind Field Shuttle walking tour & a NonVisual Site Mapping Workshop. RSVP. Craft & Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd, LA 323/937-4230 cafam.org Sun 11/24 1 & 3:30 pm Concert at the Nixon Library Yorba Linda Arts presents their annual performance of Handel's Messiah. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda 714/993-5075 http://nixonfoundation.org/ Sun 11/24 1 - 5 pm Bluegrass in West Hills The Bluegrass Assoc. of Southern California hosts a casual jam session break out your instruments or just listen. West Valley Music Center, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills 818/992-4142 www.socalbluegrass.org Sun 11/24 2 pm Dance Movie at the Colburn The Colburn Dance Council screens "On the Town," starring legendary dancer Gene Kelly & inimitable crooner Frank Sinatra, with a talk by Patricia Ward Kelly. RSVP. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 colburnschool.edu Sun 11/24 2 - 4 pm Poetry at Avenue 50 La Palabra presents an open mike for community poets, hosted by Laura Longoria & Don Newton. Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N Avenue 50, Highland Park 323/258-1435 avenue50studio.org

Sun 11/24 2 - 4 pm (see 11/3) Family Arts at Barnsdall Sun 11/24 2 - 4 pm Crafts at the Fowler Family Jam: Listen to the melodic sounds of music from Peru then make your own pan pipe. Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4169 fmch.ucla.edu Sun 11/24 2 - 5:30 pm Live Music at Crafted LA's new permanent craft marketplace hosts an afternoon of music from Danny Sandock. Crafted, 110 & 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro 310/732-1270 ~ http://craftedportla.com Sun 11/24 2:30 pm Artist Talk at the Hammer Art historian & critic Michael Fried leads a walkthrough of "James Welling: Monograph." UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 hammer.ucla.edu

323/259-3649 oxy.edu Sun 11/24 4 pm Concert in Ontario The Southland Symphony performs music by Copland, Gould, Ellington, Adrienne Albert, & Beethoven. Bethel UCC, 536 N Euclid Ave, Ontario California 909/984-9111 ~ http://southlandsymphony.com Sun 11/24 5 pm Leo Braudy at Skylight Books The historian, professor, & author reads his memoir, "Trying to Be Cool: Growing Up in the 1950s." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ~ www.skylightbooks.com

Music from the UCLA student jazz combos, directed by George Bohanon, Kenny Burrell, Clayton Cameron, Charley Harrison, Charles Owens & Michele Weir. Schoenberg Hall, UCLA 310/206-3033 ~ www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu Mon 11/25 7:30 pm Recital at CSUDH An evening of music from the CSUDH Orchestra. LCH A103, CSU Dominguez Hills, 1000 E Victoria St, Carson 310/243-3696 ~ http://cah.csudh.edu/music Mon 11/25 7:30 pm History at the Huntington Joanne Freeman talks about "The Lost History of Congressional Violence in Antebellum America." Ahmanson Room, Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 huntington.org

Sun 11/24 6 pm Concert at LACMA Sundays Live presents classical pianist Rudolf Golez performing music by Chopin & Beethoven. Mon 11/25 9 pm Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile School Night at Bardot 323/857-6234 sundayslive.org KCRW's Chris Douridas brings the hottest upcoming bands & DJs together for a club night. RSVP. Sun 11/24 7 pm Bardot, 1737 Vine St, Hollywood Sun 11/24 2:30 pm Film at Beyond Baroque http://itsaschoolnight.com Walking Tour in Downtown LA Gerry Fialka & 7 Dudley Cinema present an evening of Pop Art films, The LA Visionaries Assoc. presents an exploration of Downtown's past & starting with a look at Marshall McLuhan. future, focusing on the intersection of 3rd & Broadway. RSVP online. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice www.lavatransforms.org 310/922-3006 www.beyondbaroque.org Tue 11/26 11 am Art Talk at Otis Sun 11/24 3 pm Sun 11/24 7 pm Fine Arts presents a conversation with internationally exhibited artist Concert in Rancho Palos Verdes Concert at UCLA Michele Abeles. The South Bay Chamber Music Society presents Joanne Pearce Martin & The Elfman Project II: The American Youth Symphony celebrates the Forum, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester Friends performing music by Mozart, Pereira, Faur, & Debussy. film music of Danny Elfman With excerpts performed live to film & 310/665-6827 otis.edu Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga, Rancho PV premieres of new concert suites. RSVP. 310/372-4222 palosverdes.com/sbcms Royce Hall, UCLA Tue 11/26 6 - 8:45 pm 310/470-2332 aysymphony.org Folk Music in Downey Sun 11/24 3 pm The monthly round-robin style jam welcomes acoustic instrument Artist Talk at MOCA Sun 11/24 7:30 pm players, singers & listeners of all levels. Percussion instruments available LA-based artist Samara Golden discusses her recent installation at Recitals at LMU to borrow. MOCA, The Fireplace (2013), & her multi-media artistic practice. Free Music students selected by the faculty perform a variety of solo Community Center, 7810 Quill Drive, Downey w/admission; RSVP. repertoire. 562/861-7049 http://celticana.net/bea Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA Murphy Recital Hall, Loyola Marymount, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester 213/621-1745 moca.org 310/338-7588 ~ www.lmu.edu Tue 11/26 6:30 pm Public Policy at SMC Sat 11/24 3 pm Move LA Executive Director & former Santa Monica mayor Denny Zane Electronica at USC shares LA's future as a transportation model for the nation. The Composition program presents the 3rd annual Electro-Acoustic Mon 11/25 4 pm HSS 263, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM Showcase featuring work by student composers interactively combining Israel at UCLA 310/434-4003 smc.edu electronic instruments & signal processing with acoustic instruments. Yehuda Shaul, co-founder of Breaking the Silence, discusses his book Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC "Our Harsh Logic: Israeli Soldiers' Testimonies from the Occupied Tue 11/26 7 pm 213/740-2584 usc.edu Territories." Jazz at UCLA Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA Music from the UCLA Jazz Orchestra, directed by Charley Harrison; the Sun 11/24 3:30 pm 310/825-1181 ~ international.ucla.edu UCLA LatinJazz Big Band, directed by Dr. Bobby Rodriguez; & the Concert at Occidental College Ellingtonia Orchestra, directed by Kenny Burrell. The Caltech-Occidental Concert Band presents a concert showcasing the Mon 11/25 7 pm Schoenberg Hall, UCLA conducting & composing talents of Frank Ticheli. Cinema at USC 310/206-3033 ~ www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu Thorne Hall, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock "Outside the Box [Office]" screens the feature "Lost in Living." RSVP. 323/259-3649 oxy.edu School of Cinematic Arts, USC Tue 11/26 7 pm 213/740-2330 cinema.usc.edu Songwriter Serenade in Arcadia Sun 11/24 4 pm Country singer/songwriter JC Hyke hosts an evening of original music Concert at Pali Presbyterian Mon 11/25 7 pm from Zach Bellas, Ted LePlat, & Rob Larkin. Choir, soloists & orchestra present Felix Mendelssohns great oratorio Humor at GPL Matt Denny's Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia Elijah. David Misch presents "The History of Ha," a some-holds-barred survey 626/462-0250 JCHyke.com Pac Pal Presb Church, 15821 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades of absolutely everything funny thats ever happened, in 60 minutes. 310/454-0366 ~ www.palipres.org Central Library, 222 E Harvard St, Glendale Tue 11/26 7:30 pm 818/548-2042 library.ci.glendale.ca.us Mike Tyson at BN @ The Grove Sun 11/24 4 pm The controversial fighter reads his brutally honest, raw & often hilarious Concert at Occidental Mon 11/25 7 pm memoir, "Undisputed Truth." See website for access rules. Fall Concert from the Occidental Glee Club & College Chorus. Jazz at UCLA Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, LA Herrick Chapel, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/525-0270 ~ bn.com

Tue 11/26 8 pm Concert at UCLA Come enjoy an evening of scenes from opera & musical theater, conducted by Paul Floyd. Popper Theater, Schoenberg Music Building, UCLA 310/267-8186 ~ www.music.ucla.edu Wed 11/27 12 noon Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian A lunchtime concert from singer/guitarist Diane Hubka. Pasadena Presb. Church, 585 E. Colorado Bl, Pasadena 626/793-2191 ppcmusic.org Wed 11/27 1 pm Recital at LAVC: Performance Workshop Music 106, LA Valley College, 7800 Fulton Ave, Valley Village 818/778-5633 www.lavc.cc.ca.us Wed 11/27 7:30 pm Skeptic SINema at CFI Join Cafe Inquiry for popcorn & a movie: a major motion picture with a secular, skeptical, or topical bent, followed by discussion with film critic/historian & author Ed Rampell. Center for Inquiry-West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd, Hwd 323/666-9797 www.cfiwest.org Fri 11/29 8 pm DJs at Amoeba Amoeba's guest DJ series, Rotations, hosts KCRW's Garth Trinidad. Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood 323/245-6400 amoebamusic.com Sat 11/30 8:30 am Bird Walk at Rancho Sierra Vista Rambling Raptors, Hovering Hawks: Wide open views, tall perches, & rising thermals give good looks at kites, harriers, buteos, & falcons. 2.5 hrs Rancho Sierra Vista, Lynn Rd at Via Goleta, 1000 Oaks 805/370-2301 ~ www.nps.gov/samo Sat 11/30 10:30 am Kids' Movies at the Buena Vista Library Holiday movies: "Alvin & the Chipmunks" & "Alvin's Thanksgiving Celebration." Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 burbank.lib.ca.us Sat 11/30 12:30 - 2:30 pm Stained Glass at the Getty Artist-At-Work: Join artist Tim Carey from Judson Studios as he demonstrates the materials & techniques used to create stained-glass panels, from initial design to the final stages of production. Museum Courtyard, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 getty.edu Sat 11/30 1 pm Gallery Talk at the Norton Simon Join a Museum educator for a one-hour tour of highlights of 19thcentury art in the collection. Free w/admission; sign up at Info Desk. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 nortonsimon.org Sat 11/30 2 pm Film at LACMA Film Independent presents a matinee screening in 3-D of the animated feature "The Croods." RSVP.

LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6010 lacma.org Sat 11/30 3 - 5 pm Poetry at the Santa Catalina Library Saturday Afternoon Poetry hosts readings from poets published in "A Poet Is A Poet No Matter How Tall." Santa Catalina Branch of PPL, 999 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena 626/794-7272 http://tinyurl.com/4uyfh3u Sat 11/30 8 pm Comedy at the Downtown Independent Screening & audience judging of the latest episodes of Channel 101, Dan Harmon & Rob Schrab's web-based TV network. Call to verify. Downtown Independent, 251 S Main St, Downtown LA 213/617-1033 http://www.channel101.com

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