Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: New: “Unearthed – Raw Beauty,” an exhibit of mineral specimens displayed in their natural and uncut form, through April 18, 2027 (https://nhm.org/unearthed-rare-mineral-exhibition). Ongoing exhibit: “Fierce! The Story of Cats,” is an international traveling exhibit, from the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in France, runs through Feb. 18 (this exhibit requires an add-on ticket price to the museum’s general admission; nhm.org/cats). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/nhmla. nhmlac.org

Vroman’s Bookstore: Taleen Voskuni discusses and signs “Our Ex’s Wedding,” 7 p.m. Jan. 22. Upcoming: Gabriel Tallent discusses and signs “Crux,” 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Paula Price reads from and signs “Happiness Is for Everyone,” 11 a.m. Jan. 24 (children’s event). Lisa Yee and Dan Santat discuss and sign “The Misfits – A Seamonster Conundrum,” 2 p.m. Jan. 24 (children’s event). Local Authors’ Day: Peggy Hongduc Nguyen presents and signs  “Zodiac Animals for Movers,” 11 a.m. (children’s event); and also, Eddie Dovigi presents and signs “Scrubber” (adult event) and C.A. River presents and signs “Sea of Waking Dreams” (adult event), 4 p.m. Jan. 25. John Sayles discusses and signs “Crucible,” 7 p.m. Jan. 26. Shari Dunbar Boyer discusses and signs “The Book of Modern Ceremony – Practices to Mark Life’s Big and Small Moments,” 7 p.m. Jan. 27. Kaira Rouda discusses and signs “We Were Never Friends,” 7 p.m. Jan. 29. Rebekah Faubion discusses and signs “Lost Girls of Hollow Lake,” 4 p.m. Jan. 31 (young adult event). Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com

Chicago Symphony Orchestra – The Soraya at California State University Northridge: The orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Muti, performs Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98, Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler, and Strauss’ Overture to The Gypsy Baron, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Tickets $84 and up (very limited tickets). The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org. https://thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/chicago-symphony-orchestra-with-riccardo-muti/

DineLA Restaurant Week 2026: Participating restaurants offer a special lunch/dinner menu, Jan. 23-Feb. 6. Reservations are recommended. Meal times and prices vary by restaurant (restaurants offer set prices for lunch/dinner; $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+). Beverages, tax and tip are extra charge. Facts: www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela/FAQ. Find list of restaurants by cuisine, neighborhood, and price: www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela

The 45th Annual Black Doll Show – William Grant Still Arts Center: The exhibit’s theme for 2026 is “Sower of Seeds – Creating a New Tomorrow” and inspired by the author Octavia E. Butler. The exhibit is curated by Heather Hilliard-Bonds. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The exhibit runs through Feb. 14. Location, 2520 S. West View St., Los Angeles. 323-734-1165. www.facebook.com/william.g.artscenter. Details: wgsac.wordpress.com/the-45th-annual-black-doll-show/

Book Soup: Chris Appleton discusses and signs “Your Roots Don’t Define You,” 7 p.m. Jan. 23 (this is a ticketed event; use the link on the website). Upcoming: William J. Mann discusses and signs “Black Dahlia – Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood,” 7 p.m. Jan. 26. Jaydi Samuels-Kuba discusses and signs “Your Last First Date – Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker,” 7 p.m. Jan. 27 (this is a ticketed event; $34.73; use the link on the website). Steven Underwood discusses and signs ” Forever for the Culture – Notes from the New Black Digital Arts Renaissance,” 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com/

Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck “Grubfest,” 5-10 p.m. Jan. 23 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues; www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/); and the certified market, 6-9 p.m. (winter hours; White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets; www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/; 818-298-9790) on Jan. 23. Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/

Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, parking lot, 24500 Main St., Newhall. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. Details: www.facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket

NoHo Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com 

Main Street Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. www.facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket

El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market

Woodland Hills Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb

Wildfire Education and Resource Fair – Porter Ranch: My Safe LA and Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee’s office present the event that includes information on “home hardening,” evacuation advice and tips, how to buy fire insurance, demonstrations and wildfire vendors, and meet-and-greet Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 24. Jane and Bert Boeckmann Park, 11930 Mason Ave., Porter Ranch. www.mysafela.org. See the flyer on the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council website www.prnc.org/ and/or Council District 12’s Facebook (see Jan. 7 posting): www.facebook.com/CouncilmemberJohnLee/

Angeles National Forest Volunteer Recruitment Fair: Find out how to be a volunteer with one of a number of groups that help to improve the Angeles National Forest, 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 24. Types of volunteer activities: trash pickup, removing graffiti, providing visitor information, improving trails, conducting surveys. Angeles National Forest, headquarters, 701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia. Details about being a volunteer: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/angeles/working-with-us/volunteers

Friends of the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library – Winter Book Sale: The sale includes fiction and non-fiction, Spanish-language books for adults and children, also, comics and graphic novels, movie DVDs, music CDs and other items, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 24. A preview sale for members, 9:30-11 a.m. (join for a year’s membership $10; $5 seniors and students with valid ID). Cash, checks, credit and debit cards accepted ($5 minimum purchase if using a card). Proceeds go to the library. Enter the sale area through the double doors facing the parking lot. Location, 5211 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-766-7185. Details: www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-north-hollywood-library-book-sale

Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 25. Rain or shine. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. Upcoming dates: Feb. 22; March 22; the market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month. Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/

Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the certified market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/

Farmers Market – The Vineyards at Porter Ranch: The certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Sundays. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. The Vineyards, 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. https://www.thevineyards.com/event/weekly-farmers-market-68

Good Times Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. 818-282-5490. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/

Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration: Cultural arts and crafts and live entertainment for the “Year of the Horse,” 1-4 p.m. Jan. 25. 818-351-5285. McGroarty Arts Center, 7560 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga. www.mcgroartyartscenter.org. www.facebook.com/McGroartyArtsCenter

Diesel, A Bookstore: John Sayles discusses and signs “Crucible,” 3 p.m. Jan. 25. Upcoming: Jo Giese discusses and signs “You’ll Never Walk Alone – A Hiker’s Memoir of Adventure, Tragedy and Defying the Odds,” 3 p.m. Feb. 1. Nicki Germaine and Garry W. Tallent discuss and sign “Springsteen – Liberty Hall,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Greg Hurwitz discusses and signs “Antihero,” 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Free seating is limited. To reserve a seat, purchase one copy of a book for one seat. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. Email: brentwood@dieselbookstore.com. www.dieselbookstore.com

Glendora Genealogical Group: A a professional genealogist discusses “Dropsy, Quinsy or Consumption – Just What Did They Have?” at 6 p.m., and also, a genealogy webinar at 7 p.m. Jan. 27. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.

The Wealthiest Enslaved Woman in Savannah and the Black Experience in Civil War Georgia: Author and historian David Dixon gives a talk at the monthly meeting of the Pasadena Civil War Round Table, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 27. Free admission. Free parking behind the building (use the driveway at 160 N. Madison Ave.). Location, Blinn House, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena. 626-664-6627. Email: pasadenacwrt@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/PasadenaCivilWarRoundTable. www.pasadenacwrt.org

Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America: Members are celebrating the chapter’s 43rd birthday at meeting and those interested in the craft are invited to learn more about the chapter, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 28. All experience levels are invited to attend the guild’s monthly meetings. Location, United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Email: president@channelislandsega.org. www.channelislandsega.org

Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, parking lot, 18410 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/

O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Roadster Show: The 76th annual “longest-running indoor car show in the world,” and presented by Meguiar’s, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 30-Feb. 1. The show includes more than 500 hot rods on display in the Fairplex Pomona buildings, plus up to 800 hot rods, muscle cars classics, customs and trucks outdoors at the 20th annual “Grand Daddy Drive-In” show. Admission $40 ages 13 and older; $10 ages 6-12; free for ages 4 and younger (in advance and online; the on-site admission is $45; $10). Tickets are available online: rodshows.com; and also, there is a discount at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. Parking $21 (credit card only). Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. 877-763-7469. rodshows.com/gnrs

Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Opening: “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit, 10 a.m. Jan. 31 (discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/mickey-mouse-clubhouse/). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on selected dates). Admission $25 ages 15-61; $20 ages 62 and older; $20 ages 3-14 (opening weekend admission; admission prices vary by date). Parking lot: From Osborne Street, enter through Dronfield Avenue (free parking). Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. discoverycube.org/los-angeles/visit/

Sacredness – Gerald Clayton Honors Duke Ellington’s Concert of Sacred Music: The first of the 2026 “Jazz at Naz” festival series with vocalists Christie Dashiell and Michael Mayo, gospel choir Tonality, and dance performances choreographed by Josette Wiggan, 2 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets $47 and up. The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. thesoraya.org. https://thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/duke-ellington-concert-of-sacred-music-with-gerald-clayton/

Black History Month Celebration – Forest Lawn-Glendale: The event begins with a resource fair and a pre-show reception, 4 p.m. Jan. 31, and followed by dance and music performances, and a keynote speech by Steven Lewis, an award-winning architect and social justice advocate, and a talk by Zach Andrews, diversity apprenticeship program director at the Broad, 6-7:30 p.m. Free admission. Location, the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 855-800-5296. forestlawn.com/all-events. https://forestlawn.com/events/black-history-month/

Griffith Park Run – Half Marathon and 5K Walk/Run: The event’s half marathon (13.1 mile) route covers trails at Griffith Park, but start and ends on a flat area,  7:30 a.m. Feb. 1 (line-up is no later than 7:15 a.m.). The 5K Run/Walk is “scenic and flat,” and participants may register their dogs – for the first time – for this course, 10 a.m. Feb. 1 (line-up is no later than 9:45 a.m.). Registration fees: $59.30 for the 5K Run/Walk; $101.70 for the Half Marathon; $48.70 dog registration. Packet pick-up, with race shirt and bib, noon-6 p.m. Jan. 31 (REI Burbank, 1900 W. Empire Ave., Burbank). Packet pick-up is strongly-recommended on Jan. 1; see the website for options on race day at the venue. The event, in part, benefits the Los Angeles Parks Foundation (www.laparksfoundation.org). Parking is available at areas near the start and finish; the Autry Museum parking is only for staff, sponsors and exhibitors.The start and finish is at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Details and to register: www.rungpr.com

President Ronald Reagan 115th Birthday Commemoration – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The event begins with a music prelude by the Camp Pendleton Marine Division Band, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6. The Commanding General at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton conducts the 11 a.m. ceremony that includes a chaplain, a color guard, the placing of an official White House wreath at Ronald Reagan’s grave site, a 21-gun salute, and keynote remarks by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. The ceremony is held outdoors. Free, but make a reservation to attend in person or online (www.reaganfoundation.org/events/president-reagan-s-115th-birthday-commemoration). Regular museum admission applies for museum exhibits. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4066. www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum

Guards at the Taj: A play by Rajiv Joseph about two, low-ranking guards, outside of the Taj Mahal before its opening, who are faced with a dilemma, 8 p.m. Feb. 6. Minimum age: 16. Show runs 8 p.m. Feb. 8-9; 8 p.m. Feb. 13-14; 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 15; other dates to Feb. 22. Tickets $45 (plus fees). El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.elportaltheatre.com/. Information about the play and to purchase tickets: guardsplayla.com.

San Fernando Valley Writers – a branch of the California Writers Club: Author Dara Marks discusses “Your Story Matters: How to Write with Meaning, Purpose and Impact,” 1 p.m. Feb. 7. Marks is the author of “Inside Story – The Power of the Transformational Arc.” The talk is also available on a Zoom call. For Zoom: register and pay $10 for the link by noon Feb. 6 on the website (cwc-sfv.org). In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. cwc-sfv.org/

Autobooks-Aerobooks: Dave Wolin signs “Sports Car Racing in Southern California – 1947-1969,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 7. Order a signed copy on the website. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/

Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance – Granada Hills Centennial: Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the 100th anniversary of the community of Granada Hills at this event with the theme “Love Thru the Ages,” 6 p.m. Feb. 13. The dinner-dance includes a buffet, DJ, and a photo booth. Cash-bar. Fun dress code: wear red or pink. Tickets $60 per person (available through Feb. 6). Knollwood Country Club,  12024 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Granada Hills Community Foundation, 818-425-6326.Details on the centennial: https://www.granadahills100.com/. Tickets through this link: https://www.granadahills100.com/event/centennial-valentines-day-dance/

Neil Forever – Love at the Greek: The tribute bank performs a 50th anniversary homage to Neil Diamond’s 1976 “Love at the Greek” concert, 8 p.m. April 25. A portion of ticket sales go to Drive Toward a Cure, a nonprofit “dedicated to Parkinson’s disease research and to patient care (www.drivetowardacure.org/neil). Tickets $65.95 and up (shortened Ticketmaster link: tinyurl.com/3tr3ubw2). Los Angeles Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. https://www.lagreektheatre.com/. Details: www.neilforever.com/

Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibit: “Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,” through June 2027 (theautry.org/creative-continuities). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Museum is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19. Admission $19; $14 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org