Travel films and programs: March 18-23

ITALY

Slide show

Photographer Warner LeMenager will present a tour of northern Italy.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

HIKING

Presentation

REI experts will cover the basics of preparing for Half Dome, including the permit system and what to expect on the trail.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Manhattan Beach, 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Suite E.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 727-0728

ADVENTURE

Movies

Adventure 16 will present the Banff Mountain Film Festival, a showcase of action, travel and adventure films.

When, where: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at John Adams Middle School, 2425 16 St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: (310) 473-4574. Tickets $15 per person at Adventure 16 locations, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, and 5425 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, or online at conta.cc/1caryM9

CULTURAL HISTORY

Field class

Participants will learn about plants harvested by native peoples of Southern California for food, medicine and other purposes.

When, where: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 23, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley.

Admission, info: $60. (760) 367-5535.

ANTARCTICA

Presentation

Odette Ricasa will discuss her trip to the remote wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Sound and the South Shetland Islands.

When, where: Noon, March 23. Royal Vanak Persian Restaurant, 108 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale.

Admission, info: $21.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to Odette Ricasa at (323) 578-3601.

Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to travel@latimes.com.