Here is a sampling of upcoming in-person and online things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Tomatomania!: Get ready to grow your own heirloom and hybrid varieties of tomatoes at these upcoming seedlings events: Tapia Brothers, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 19-21 (5251 Hayvenhurst Ave., Encino; 818-905-6155; bit.ly/2NNKt97). Descanso Gardens, April 9-11 (1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge; admission for the public (earlier date for Descanso Gardens members) to be released on March 29 www.descansogardens.org/bloom-boom). Check each individual website for details and rules. Updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TomatomaniaHQ. tomatomania.com
The Great Grow Along – A Virtual Garden Festival: Step into spring with online classes on a variety of gardening topics. Classes begin, 11 a.m. March 19; 8 a.m. March 20 and 11 a.m. March 21. Agenda here: www.greatgrowalong.com/agenda. Fee $32.59. Information and payment here: www.greatgrowalong.com
All Together Now LA – Online Concert and Telethon for Covid-19 Relief: Positive message and performances, 3 p.m. March 20. Entertainers pledging to support include: Christina and David Arquette, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Jack Black, Walter Egan, Kevin Eubanks, Rachel Flowers, David Garfield and the Cats (Steve Ferrone, James Harrah and Jimmy Earl), Ellis Hall, Rebecca Holden, the Immediate Family, Laurence Juber with T Bear and Tony Braunagel, Alyssa Milano, Pablo Cruise, Freda Payne, Paul Rodgers (Bad Company), Sheila E, Cybill Shepherd, Paul Stanley, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Craig Taubman, Tin Drum (Burleigh Drummond and Mary Harris of Ambrosia), Nancy Wilson (Heart) and Jesse Colin Young (see the website for an updated list). The event is presented by Rock Cellar Productions and Get Together Foundation. Donations from the event go to Covid-19 relief effort. Donations go to: the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles (mayorsfundla.org/covid19), the Midnight Mission, Project Angel Food, Musicares and Valley Cultural Foundation. More information about the program: alltogethernowla.org. Watch the show here: alerttheglobe.com/en/all-together-now-telethon
Wildflower Hotline from Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers & Native Plants: Find out where to see poppies and other wildflowers with new reports every Friday through May, 818-768-1802, Ext. 7 (theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline). theodorepayne.org
Sugar Rush – A Walk-Through Event: Experiential Supply Co. presents a walk-through event that includes performers, oversized displays, geodesic domes, installations and tunnels with a candy theme, April 2-May 2. Hours: 3-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $30 for one person; $55 and up for family groups (must be purchased in advance; event is rain-or-shine). Check the rules here: bit.ly/3bZqxZe. 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills (Westfield Promenade site at Erwin Street). 805-719-1906. www.ridesugarrush.com
ONGOING
Harbor Breeze Cruises: Long Beach Harbor tours and whale watching cruises available. Tickets online for harbor tours: $15 (ages 12 and older); $10 (ages 63 and older); $6 (ages 5-11); higher for walk-ups during the week and holidays. Whale watching cruises: $45 (ages 12 and older; Monday-Friday) and $50 (ages 12 and older; Saturday-Sunday and holidays). Check the website for dates, other pricing and Covid-19 restrictions. 100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2, Long Beach. 562-432-4900. tickets.harbor-cruises.com; 2seewhales.com
Island Packers – Winter Whale Watching: Spot Pacific gray whales migrating through the Santa Barbara Channel as they journey from Alaska to Baja California. Cruise passengers may also see fin or humpback whales plus Common dolphins (no guarantees). Half-day trips, 3-3.5 hours, board at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. from two locations: Channel Islands Harbor, 3550 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard; Ventura Harbor Village, 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Tickets for half-day cruises begin at $40 adults; $36 seniors; $29 ages 3-12; all-day trips, $62-$84 for adults (check the website for all prices and other cruising location options). Check website for details including Covid-19 precautions and boarding locations. 805-642-1393. islandpackers.com
The Music Center’s For the Love of L.A.: A series of new works in dance, music and visuals from Los Angeles-based artists, presented every Tuesday through April 20. Watch on Instagram here: bit.ly/3oL4Rok or here: www.musiccenter.org/tmc-offstage/for-the-love-of-la/
ART
Shulamit Nazarian: “Summer Wheat: Anything Can Happen.” Opens, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 20 (by appointment only on opening and all other days): bit.ly/3rUV8Oz). Exhibit runs through May 1. 616 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. 310-281-0961. bit.ly/3vtBsmV
Hauser & Wirth: “Amy Sherald. The Great American Fact,” opens March 20. Viewing on opening is first come, first served and 15-minute viewing (probable wait line), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 20-21. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday with a timed appointment only. Exhibit runs through June 6. 901 E. Third St., Los Angeles. 213-943-1620. bit.ly/38LFk9e
Launch Gallery: “Ray Beldner: New Work” and “Mela M: New Work” are “A Journey Through Abstract Reciprocal Perspectives from the Terrestrial to the Architectonic Orbital.” Opening reception, 1-7 p.m. March 20 (email the gallery for your preferred time to visit and it will be confirmed). Gallery hours: 1-7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday by appointment only. Also, view the exhibit online here: bit.ly/30MXJ15. Exhibits run through April 17. 170 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. Email: info@launchla.org. launchla.org
Mash Gallery: “Maggi Hodge: Overload.” Opening reception, 2-6 p.m. March 20 (outdoors and masks are required). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; and by appointment (call or send an email ahead of time to confirm hours). 1325 Palmetto St., Los Angeles. 213-325-2759. Email: info@mashgallery.com. www.mashgallery.com/exhibitions
Topanga Canyon Art Gallery: “Don Holtz: TREE — A 14-Year Love Affair,” solo photography exhibit opens, March 25. Opening reception, noon-8 p.m. April 3. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; and by appointment. Exhibit runs through April 11. 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 424-326-6429. www.topangacanyongallery.com
ONGOING ART
Nicodim Gallery: “Devendra Banhart: The Grief I Have Caused You,” drawings and paintings. Gallery hours: by appointment, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 20. 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. 213-265-7166. www.nicodimgallery.com/exhibitions/devendra-banhart-the-grief-i-have-caused-you
Topanga Canyon Art Gallery: “A Shot in the Arm,” group show of ceramics, paintings and sculptures. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; and by appointment; also, online. Exhibit runs through March 21. 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 424-326-6429. www.topangacanyongallery.com
Thinkspace: “Ken Nwadiogbu: UBUNTU, I Am Because We Are” and “Fumi Nakamura: Look Towards the Future, But Not So Far As To Miss Today.” Gallery hours: Saturdays by appointment only (masks and social distancing required). Exhibits run through March 27. 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-558-3375. thinkspaceprojects.com
Wood Symphony Gallery: “Turned and Sculpted Wood2021,” fine contemporary wood art from international artists. Exhibit and sale runs through March 31. Voice mail, 818-720-7299. Email: info@woodsymphony.com. See the exhibit here: www.woodsymphony.com/turned-and-sculpted-wood-2021
Corey Helford Gallery: “Seven-Artist Show: Andy Adamson, Zoé Byland, Yang Cao, Kozyndan, Travis Lampe, Rodolfo Loaiza, Helice Wen” (main gallery) and “Luke Chueh: Intensive Purposes” (Gallery 2). Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (12 people at a time; masks and social distancing required). Exhibit runs through April 3. 571 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles. Email: jch@coreyhelfordgallery.com. coreyhelfordgallery.com
Diane Rosenstein Gallery: “Vanessa Prager: Static,” oil paintings. Gallery hours: by appointment only (dianerosenstein.com/reservations). Exhibit runs through April 10. 831 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. 323-462-2790. Email: info@dianerosenstein.com. www.vprager.com. dianerosenstein.com
Galerie XII: “Women.On.Women” group show, with art from Patty Carroll, Maia Flore, Ziqian Liu, Mona Kuhn and Anja Niemi, Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; and by appointment (masks required in the gallery). Exhibit runs through April 10. Bergamont Station Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave., Suite B2, Santa Monica. 424-252-9004. www.galeriexii.com/EN/
Social and Public Art Resource Center: “Why We Won’t Just Leave: What Alaska Is Telling the World About Climate Change,” paintings, portraits, stories and video profiles on artists and activists talking about climate change. Exhibit runs virtually through April 10. The gallery is in Venice. Email: info@sparcinla.org. Free, but make a reservation in advance to see the online opening: www.sparcinla.org/why-we-wont
Masters of the American West – Virtual Exhibit: The Autry Museum of the American West presents the annual exhibit of paintings and sculptures from more than 60 contemporary Western artists (ballots for the Major Art Works – an online, fixed-priced, random draw; see the website). Register for special event discussions with artists here: masters.theautry.org/pages/event-registrations. Also, “Miniatures” paintings (bit.ly/3av4Tg1). Exhibit runs through April 11. masters.theautry.org
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery: “Tristan Espinoza: Index, Interiors.” View the exhibit online through April 22. www.lamag.org/exhibitions
Gavlak Los Angeles: “Jose de Jesus Rodriguez: Back on the Inside,” paintings, and “Traces on the Surfaces of the World,” group show. Gallery hours: call or send an email to schedule an appointment. Exhibits run through April 24. 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave., #440, Los Angeles. 323-467-5700. Email: slewiecki@gavlakgallery.com. www.gavlakgallery.com
Lowell Ryan Projects: “Stanley Casselman: 15 Degrees of Entropy,” large-scale abstract paintings. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; other times by appointment (bit.ly/38IpPOr; masks and social distancing enforced). Exhibit runs through April 24. 4851 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-998-0063. Email: info@lowellryanprojects.com. www.lowellryanprojects.com
Santa Clarita Artists’ Association: “Culture Club,” group show on the theme of aspects of different cultures. Artists: Jose Barba, Barbara Eisenman, Mardilan Georgio, Kathy Gonzales, Zony Gordon, Tony Hanna, Olga Kaczmar, Nadiya Little Warrior, Laurie Morgan, Dody Rogers. Gallery hours: by appointment only. Exhibit runs through April 25. Gallery, 22508 Sixth St., Suite E, Newhall. www.santaclaritaartists.org
Memorial Crane Project: Artist Karla Funderburk and San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center present a display of thousands of origami cranes that honor lives lost due to Covid-19 in the United States. Exhibit runs through May 8. View the exhibit outside of the center’s Art Along the Boulevard space, 18640 Ventura Blvd. (at Yolanda Avenue), Tarzana. Email the artist: karla@matterstudiogallery.com. Email the center: info@sfvacc.org. memorialcraneproject.org; www.sfvacc.org
BOOKS
Vroman’s Bookstore: Kareem Rosser discusses “Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever,” 6 p.m. March 18 (bit.ly/305O1X4). Grant Farley discusses “Bones of a Saint,” 6 p.m. March 19 (bit.ly/2PNBC8r). Chris Whitaker discusses “We Begin at the End,” 6 p.m. March 23 (bit.ly/3qtYIgM). Sandi Tan discusses “Lurkers,” 6 p.m. March 31 (bit.ly/38OKVeS). Bobby Johnston, in conversation with Colleen Dunn Bates, discusses “The Saint I Ain’t: Stories from Sycamore Street,” 6 p.m. April 12 (bit.ly/3f2UDOX). Register in advance for all online Crowdcast events. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.vromansbookstore.com
Diesel, A Bookstore: Tim Shriver, with Maria Shriver, discuss “The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening,” 6:30 p.m. March 18 (book is co-edited by Tom Rosshirt; register in advance bit.ly/3ehItBf). Philippe Sands discusses “The Ratline: The Exalted Life and Mysterious Death of a Nazi Fugitive,” 11 a.m. March 23 (bit.ly/3c5Uk2o). Alexander Nemerov discusses “Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York,” 6:30 p.m. March 24 (bit.ly/3cszDyb). Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, in conversation with Liz Hernandez, discusses “The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable,” 6:30 p.m. March 30 ($20, includes the paperback copy to be mailed; register here: bit.ly/2P6F39G). Register in advance for all online Crowdcast events. 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com/brentwood
Book Soup: Amy Solomon discusses “Notes from the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art and Low-Grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy,” 7 p.m. March 18 (bit.ly/3q4AWrx). Register in advance for the free Crowdcast live streaming talks through the links. Purchase books from the website. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. www.booksoup.com
Chevalier’s Books: William Deverell discusses “Kathy Fiscus: A Tragedy That Transfixed the Nation,” 7 p.m. March 22 (bit.ly/2ZLIchj). Shannon Kenny Carbonell, in conversation with Nestor Carbonell, discusses “All Is Not LOST,” 7 p.m. March 29 (bit.ly/30VoJeG). Glenn Frankel, in conversation with Leonard Maltin, discusses “Shooting Midnight Cowboy: Art, Sex, Loneliness, Liberation and the Making of a Dark Classic,” 7 p.m. March 30 (bit.ly/3tzfw82). Register in advance for the online book talks. The bookstore is open, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-465-1334. www.chevaliersbooks.com
Bookish: Host Sandra Tsing Loh discusses books and other topics in a series of talks. Guests: Meghan Daum, Annabelle Gurwitch, David Rose and Joel Stein, 5 p.m. March 26. Guests are subject to change. Register in advance for the Zoom meeting here: bit.ly/3bOeBuC.
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Dave Wolin signs his racing histories “IMSA RS” and “Showroom Stock,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 27. 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com
COMEDY
Magic Asphalt – Drive-In Comedy: Two, live comedy shows, streaming through car FM radio, on March 20: 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Minimum age 21. Tickets per car begin at $75 (for the 4:30 p.m. show) and $130 (for the 7 p.m. show). Meals and candy available with purchase before 11 a.m. March 20 (no food sold on the property; purchase from the website link). Shows are presented from a parking lot at the Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave., Hollywood. Click on the show link from here: nightout.com/promoters/18475/events/tickets
Danny Jolles – Six Parts: Watch the show on Amazon Prime or YouTube, March 23. Free. dannyjolles.com
DANCE
Benita Bike’s Dance Art Co.: The chamber modern dance company performs and discusses “Benches” and “Entrelazadas,” 7 p.m. March 25. Free. Register in advance here for the online Zoom and interactive event: bit.ly/3qRb9U7. The company is based in Sunland. 818-470-5734. www.danceart.org; http://www.danceart.org/March25/
DINING
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Tastemaker Dinner Series 2021 begins with a five-course dinner with Cakebread Cellars wine pairing. Locations: 6:30 p.m. March 25-26 (369 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena; 626-583-8122); 7 p.m. March 25-26 (6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills; 818-227-9505) and 6:30 p.m. March 30-31 (13455 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey; 310-821-4593). More information and make a reservation here: www.ruthschris.com/promotions/cakebread-cellars-wine-dinner-2021/
Morton’s The Steakhouse: Plan for Easter dinner with a to-go menu for four people ($159) or dine-in specials, April 2-4. Woodland Hills location (6250 Canoga Ave.; 818-703-7272; www.mortons.com/woodlandhills) and Burbank location (3400 W. Olive Ave; 818-238-0424; www.mortons.com/burbank).
DISCUSSION
Zara Monet Feeney – Artist Talk: The abstract figurative painter discusses her art, influences and the creative process, with Erika Lizee, visual arts department chair and director at Moorpark College Art Gallery, 6 p.m. March 18. Tickets $6. Register in advance, make the ticket purchase for the Zoom talk here: cmato.org
Knerdy Knitters and Crochetters of the San Fernando Valley: An online meet-up with guest speaker Margaret Holzmann discussing her book “Geometric Knit Blankets,” 7 p.m. March 18. Holzmann’s website: www.theknitwit.org/geometric-knit-blankets. Make a reservation in advance here: www.meetup.com/Knerdy-Knitters-of-the-SFV/events/276598578/ and also, register for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/30RuFFF. www.knerdyknitters.com
Frida Kahlo – A New Look: Art and cultural history lecturer Gregorio Luke gives an illustrated talk on the Mexican artist, 6-8 p.m. March 20. Tickets $7.50 plus a transaction fee. Check here to purchase tickets for the Zoom presentation: bit.ly/2Q1oahd.
Managing Stress Through Difficult Times – Prenatal and Postpartum Anxiety, Depression or Stress: Author, clinical psychologist and Holocaust survivor Edith Eva Eger discusses the topic, 5-6:30 p.m. March 21. Tickets $40. Proceeds from the talk benefit Miracle Babies‘ program “My Brain & My Body.” 858-633-8540. Register in advance for the online talk: www.miraclebabies.org/calendar-event/chickensoup
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Guest speaker Nathan Marsak discusses “Bunker Hill Los Angeles: Essence of Sunshine and Noir,” 7 p.m. March. Watch the program on Zoom here: bit.ly/3nk8alX. Free/donation. The program will be recorded and added to the society’s Facebook for future viewing: www.facebook.com/sfvhs. Marsak’s book on the topic may be purchased here: www.angelcitypress.com/products/bunk. www.sfvhs.com
MOVIES
Films.Dance: The Soraya, at Cal State Northridge, and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, in Beverly Hills, present fifteen international dance films that were filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic. New films debut on Mondays through May 3: “Same Sky” (Los Angeles, USA), 9 a.m. March 22. Upcoming: “Sit Still” (Montreal, Canada), March 29; “Galope” (Barcelona, Spain), April 5; “Xeno” (Montreal, Canada), April 12; “Torn” (Hamburg, Germany), April 19. Free. Available to watch at film.dance Facebook: bit.ly/3nZSNPs; on the website: bit.ly/3pGuYxI
Arab Film & Media Institute – Arab Cinema Re-Imagined: “6 Days-6 Nights: Revolutionary Arab Women in the Arts” includes five feature films, six shorts, performance art, a poetry reading and artist talks, March 25-30. Tickets for individual showings: watch.eventive.org/arabfilm. Passes for this festival, $35 and up, from here: arabfilm.eventive.org/passes/buy. Details on the festival: bit.ly/38oCpmI
MUSEUM
Natural History Museum Los Angeles: March 18: The Butterfly Pavilion opens with timed tickets bought in advance (limited tickets available for all dates). Parts of the museum’s 3.5 acre nature gardens are open. The butterfly pavilion will be open through Sept. 6. Purchase tickets, $6, here: bit.ly/3l1eT47. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Valley Relics Museum: March 20-21: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane with an “Open Air Museum Experience,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (choose other dates from the drop-down menu). Admission $15 and up. Temperatures will be taken before entry. Masks are required. Hangar door remains open. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. bit.ly/3kWHgjx; valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Museum of Contemporary Art: March 21: “For Families,” an art activity and tips for adults on how to talk about art with children, 1 p.m. March 21. Supplies needed: blank paper, drawing implement, glue and scissors. Register in advance for the free class here: www.moca.org/program/for-families-6. The museum is in Los Angeles. www.moca.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: Reopens on March 25. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. All tickets must be pre-purchased. Check website for health and safety guideline for museum visits. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles: March 25: Guitarist and composer Joe LoPiccolo performs and discusses historic Italian American neighborhoods in Los Angeles, 4 p.m. Free but register in advance here: bit.ly/3vvSeC9. The event is co-presented by Italian Sons and Daughters of America. The concert will be steamed live here: www.facebook.com/iamofla. Check the museum’s website for reopening date. 213-485-8432. 644 N. Main St., Los Angeles. www.iamla.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: April 1: The museum reopens. All tickets must be purchased in advance (no ticket sales at the museum). Plan your visit information here: bit.ly/2P3c7iR. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.org
MUSIC
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles – The California Sound: Concert with guests Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson, 8 p.m. March 20. Free/donation (calsound.gmcla.org). Concert will stream on YouTube Premiere. Register here: bit.ly/38nc3RS
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance presents a rebroadcast of the a cappella group’s March 16, 2020 concert at Royce Hall (only seen live by a very limited audience after the stay-at-home order was announced, but later broadcast on-air by KCRW on March 26, 2020), 5 p.m. March 21. Ladysmith Black Mambazo website: mambazo.com. Free but donations appreciated (bit.ly/30pp2OR). Register in advance to watch the free concert: bit.ly/2Qhx4Yb. cap.ucla.edu
Salastina presents Happy Hour: Violist — and comedian — Isabel Hagen, 6 p.m. March 23 (register in advance for the Zoom event here: bit.ly/2OBWHT3). Program is free. www.salastina.org/concerts
Zakir Hussain and Masters of Percussion: UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance presents the concert, 7 p.m. March 26. Hussain’s website: www.zakirhussain.com. Free but donations appreciated (bit.ly/30pp2OR). Register in advance to watch the free concert: bit.ly/3vbZCSI. cap.ucla.edu
THEATER
Vacuum: The Beverly Hills-based theater company Theatre 40 presents a Zoom reading of the play — a modern take on Sophocles’ “Oedipus the King” — by Leda Siskind, 7 p.m. March 18. Free/donations appreciated (theatre40.org). Watch on Zoom here: bit.ly/3qRodsJ. www.facebook.com/Theatre40
Delejos (from afar): A live play, written and performed by Julie Piñero, that explores the question of do we lose something because we’re far from it, 7 p.m. March 18. Free. Additional dates through May to be announced. Register for the Zoom link here: www.eventbrite.com/e/delejos-from-afar-tickets-131417508305. www.delejos.net
Suor Angelica: Valley Opera & Performing Arts presents the Puccini opera about an unwed mother who is sent to a convent to repent, 2 and 7 p.m. March 20. Free/$10 donation requested. A YouTube link will be sent after ticket order. voparts.brownpapertickets.com
Naturally Tan: A play written and performed by Tanya Thomas about Tanvi, a drag queen from Singapore sharing her perspective of life and the world, 6 p.m. March 21. Tickets $15.99. Part of Whitefire Theatre’s Solofest 2021 (through March 27). 818-687-8559. www.whitefiretheatre.com
IAMA Theatre Co.: Two solo plays exploring female identity: “Anyone But Me” by Sheila Carrasco about women who want to be what they’re not, and a dark comedy, “The Oxy Complex,” by Anna LaMadrid about loneliness, love and trauma. Both plays are on demand, March 21-April 18. Tickets $15 for one; $20 for both (in a single transaction). www.iamatheatre.com
All the Adams in the World: A play written and performed by Sheila Silver about a woman raising a severely autistic son, 7 p.m. March 23. Tickets $15.99. Part of Whitefire Theatre’s Solofest 2021 (through March 27). 818-687-8559. www.whitefiretheatre.com
Fifty Shades of Mixed – Confessions of Your Ethnically Ambiguous Best Friend: A play written and performed by Anastasia Washington based on real-life stories about things you shouldn’t say to another person, 7 p.m. March 24. Tickets $15.99. Part of Whitefire Theatre’s Solofest 2021 (through March 27). 818-687-8559. www.whitefiretheatre.com
The Orpheum Circuit Tour – Three Headliners of Magic and Mystery: Chris Herren, as Faust, Felix Jones and Simone Turkington perform amazing illusions and tricks, 7 p.m. March 28. Tickets $28. The fundraising show is presented on Zoom. Purchase tickets here: theatre40.org
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