TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS : CARS

Sneak a peek at L.A.’s Auto Show tonight at “Cars of the Stars,” featuring the wheels of local celebs. L.A. Convention Center. (213) 741-0325.

ANIMALS

See 3-D video footage from exotic-animal parks at the MAK Center in West Hollywood through Jan. 17. (323) 651-1510.

SINGLES

Meet other sports-loving individuals at orientation for the Athletic Singles Assn. Wednesdays in Marina del Rey. (310) 302-9332.

NEW YEAR’S

Nature lovers can count down to 1999 in the Santa Monica Mountains with a “Welcome in the New Year Hike” at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. (310) 479-5717.

ART

Suiseki show at the Huntington Library’s botanical gardens features Japanese stones of spiritual bliss. San Marino. (626) 405-2141.