Activities in the Holiday Season

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Ballroom Dancing (Granada Pavilion, 11128 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, [818] 366-1805). Sat., 6:30-11:30 p.m. Live band and deejay. Lessons and refreshments included. $10.

Bicycle Rides (Cal State Northridge parking lot, Nordhoff Street and Darby Avenue, [818] 347-6148). The San Fernando Valley Bicycle Club (https://www.sfvbc.org) offers group rides Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m. Free.

Big Band (Leon’s Steak House, 10945 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 762-1958). Big-band jazz Wed., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Farmers Market (Promenade Mall, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, [818] 807-9266). Organic fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh flowers, live music and children’s activities, Fri., 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Hanukkah Festival (Skirbal Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda Pass, [310] 440-4500). The center’s fifth annual Hanukkah Festival, featuring live music, dancing, storytelling and other attractions, is today, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $6-$8.

Hanukkah Musical (University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Sepulveda Pass, [310] 440-1210). “Benjamin and Judah,” a Hanukkah musical, today, noon and 4 p.m. in the Gindi Auditorium. $12-$18.

Holiday Show (Marie Callender’s restaurant, 27630 The Old Road, Valencia, [661] 297-0763). “The Fa La-La-La Follies” plays today at 2 and 6 p.m. Admission includes complete dinner, $20-$25.

Holiday Theater (Santa Clarita Repertory Theater, 24266 San Fernando Road, Newhall,[661] 259-7800, Ext. 3070). “Holiday Voices,” a production by the College of the Canyons Theater Department, Sun., 2 p.m. Ends today. $5-$8.

Presidential Art (Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, near Simi Valley, [800] 410-8354). “Time and the Presidency,” a collection of Time magazine covers tracing the history of the American presidency from Franklin Roosevelt to Bill Clinton, runs through Jan. 2. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$5.

TV Tickets (Audiences Unlimited, 100 Universal City Plaza, Building 153, [818] 753-3470). Free tickets to more than 40 TV shows.

Youth Musical (Southern California Conservatory of Music, 8711 Sunland Blvd., Sun Valley, [818] 767-6554). The school’s Young Musical Theatre presents “The Three Feathers” and “A Christmas Fable” opening Mon., 7:30 p.m. Regular schedule: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Additional performances: Dec. 27-30, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $2.50-$5.

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Dance (Ventura College Theater, on Loma Vista Road between Ashwood Avenue and Day Road, 654-6400, Ext. 2801). Sun., 3 p.m. The Ventura College Dance Performance Company will stage “Mystique: A Winter Solstice Celebration of Mythical Proportion.” Guest artists include Middle Eastern dance specialist Natasya Katsikaris and Pure Joy Moving Company. $8 general, $6 seniors and students.

Authors (Mysteries to Die For, 2940 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 374-0084). Sun., 1-3 p.m.: an annual holiday party. Free.

Dance (Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, 378-1485). Tue.-Wed., 7 p.m. Moorpark College dance classes will present ballet, ballroom, jazz, modern and tap performances. $7.

Amazing Maize Maze (Las Posas Road near Hueneme Road, Camarillo, 495-5678). Thur.-Mon., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The second annual cornfield escape game. $10 adults, $7 ages 4-12. Through December.

Kids View (Pacific View Mall, Main Street and Mills Road, Ventura, 642-0605). Children’s entertainers perform every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at upper-level food court rotunda. This week: Beckwith and Thomas.

Theater

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Accommodations (Granada Theatre, 18167 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, [818] 363-6887). A holiday comedy by Bert Bumgarner Thurs.-Fri., 8 p.m. Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 5:30 p.m. Ends today. $10-$14.

The American Way (Ventura Court Theatre, 12417 Ventura Court, Studio City, [818] 754-5733). Steve Apostolina’s dark comedy about moral collapse in a materialistic society, set in a hot New York City dance club in the early 1990s. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends today $18.

A Christmas Carol (Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., [818] 244-8481). The theater’s annual holiday production Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m. Ends Dec. 23. $12.50-$21.

The Cleaning Man (Chandler Studio, 12443 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 908-4094). Action/Reaction Theatre Company reprises its drama based on Rock Hudson’s lover’s suit against his estate, and the cleaning man’s deposition in the case. Adapted and directed by Michael Holmes. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 4 p.m. Dark Dec. 23-Jan. 6. Ends Jan. 21. $15.

David and Goliath in America (Road Theatre Company, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 759-3382, Ext. 2). Nick Zagone’s drama about 1960s lawyer William Kunstler, from defending Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X to the trial of the Chicago Seven in 1969. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends today. $15.

Glad to Be Unhappy: The Lyrical Life of Lorenz Hart (Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Universal City, [323] 851-7977). A revue, featuring Gogi Grant and Bill Hayes, directed by Betty Garrett and William Mead. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ends today. $20.

The Gin Game (Deaf West Theatre, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 762-2773; [818] 762-2782 [TTY]). Phyllis Frelich directs Deaf West’s adaptation of Bernard Slade’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Frelich and Freda Norman play two elderly deaf women in a nursing home whose lives are revealed over a game of cards. American Sign Language with voice interpretation. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Ends today. $20.

God, Bring Me a Miracle (Lonny Chapman’s Group Repertory Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 769-7529). Art Shulman’s play runs Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Ends today. $16.

Holiday Vaudeville Revue (American Renegade Theatre, 11136 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 763-1834). Songs, dance, theater, poetry, music and magic for the family. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 3 p.m. Ends today. $10; $8 with can of food or unwrapped toy.

I’ve Heard That Song Before (Studio Theater, El Portal Center for the Arts, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 508-4200). Cabaret show Fri.-Sat., 8 and 10:15 p.m. Indefinitely. Free.

Mrs. Disney (Lionstar Theatre, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 346-6277). Francis Creighton performs his new solo show. Sun., 3 p.m. Indefinitely. Donation.

Project Astroglyde (ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 202-4120). Six scary and comic “soul-searching soliloquies.” Fri.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends today. $10.

Santasia (Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 907-7242). An irreverent Christmas comedy Wed., 8 p.m. Ends Wed. $10.

Scrooge, the Stingiest Man in Town (Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 San Fernando Road, Newhall, [661] 298-0058). Musical adaptation of the traditional Dickens classic, today, 2 p.m. $8-$15.

70 Sucks (Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, [818] 761-0704). Sammy Shore reopens his one-man show, Sun., 3 p.m. Indefinitely. $15.

Welcome Home, Soldier: A Tribute to the Vietnam Veterans; Baby Dance; My Thing of Love; Light Sensitive (Playhouse West 1, 4250 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood; and Playhouse West 2, 10634 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 971-7191). Several plays in repertory. Call for show times. Indefinitely. Free.

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The Nutcracker (Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., 449-2787). Today, 2:30 and 6 p.m. Presented by California Dance Theatre, with guest artists from the San Francisco Ballet. $16.50-$31.50.

Miracle on 34th Street (Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., 581-9940). The holiday classic based on Valentine Davies’ novel. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; Wed. and Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 23. $18 general, $15 seniors and students, $10 ages 12 and under. Senior Sunday Special, Dec. 17: senior citizens, $12.

Dial M for Murder (Arts Council Center, 482 Greenmeadow Ave., Thousand Oaks, 381-2747). A classic suspense play by Frederick Knott, presented by Gothic Productions. Directed by Michael Jordan. Tonight at 7 $10 general, $8 seniors and students.

A Christmas Carol (Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., 449-2787). Walter Koenig stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in Santa Susana Repertory Company’s staging of the holiday classic. Dec. 22-23, 7:30 p.m.; today at 2:30 p.m.. $26.50 general; discounts for seniors, students and children.

The World Goes Round (Laurel Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 667-2900). Rubicon Theater Company presents a John Kander and Fred Ebb songfest, featuring Broadway numbers and ballads from “Chicago,” “Cabaret,” “Zorba” and more. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Through Dec. 24. $20-$35.

Kringle’s Window (Petit Playhouse, Heritage Square, 730 South B St., Oxnard, 483-5118). A family Christmas tale staged by Elite Theatre Company tells the story of two sisters whose parents are in the middle of a trial separation. Today at 2 p.m. $12 general; $10 seniors and students.

Arts

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Borstein and Platt Galleries (University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Sepulveda Pass, [310] 476-9777, Ext. 203). Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “Assembled Allegories,” a group exhibit. Ends Feb. 11. Reception: Today, 3-5 p.m.

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Art Experience (11830 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 506-7804). Tue.-Sun., 3-5:30 p.m. “Drive By Art” by Susan Manders.

B & R Gallery (17720 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, [805] 298-2038). Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Contemporary artists’ works.

Brand Library Art Galleries (1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, [818] 548-2051). Tue., Thur., 1-9 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. “Brand 30: Works on Paper,” the library’s annual national juried exhibit. Ends Jan. 6.

Cal State Northridge (18111 Nordhoff St., [818] 677-5768). Lobby gallery in the Performing Arts Center; open for viewing one hour before performances. “Desert Nights/Desert Lights,” photographs by Charles Morgan. Ends Dec. 23.

Cedar Centre Gallery (44857 Cedar Ave., Lancaster, [661] 726-0655). Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. “Sanctity of Life” featuring work by cancer survivor Marcia Stevenson Abbate. Ends Jan. 7.

Eclectic Cafe Gallery (5156 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 760-2233). Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight. “Found Commentary,” black-and-white photography, and “People of Rajasthan, India,” color photography, both by Debra Borys. Indefinitely.

Finegood Art Gallery (Bernard Milken Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills, [818] 464-3200). Call for hours. The gallery celebrates its 13th anniversary with an exhibition featuring work by 38 local artists.

Grant Lashley Gallery / Studio (4860 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, [818] 761-8159). Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; evenings by appointment. Mixed-media wall sculptures and cold-cast bronze sculptures by Lashley. Demonstrations of the casting process by appointment. Indefinitely.

Malter Galleries (17005 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 784-7772). Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Specializing in Egyptian and classical antiquities; pre-Columbian, African and South Pacific art; ancient coins and related literature.

Only One! Gallery (5158 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, [818] 865-1918). Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Refections of Soul: An Introspective Journey,” a group exhibit. Ends Jan. 3.

Orlando Gallery (18376 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 705-5368). Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Language of Life,” works by Jenik Cook. Ends Dec. 29.

Topanga Canyon Gallery (Pine Tree Circle, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 109, Topanga, [866] 935-8278). Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Utopia Design (12212 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 755-9030). Call for hours. “Perfectly Frank,” a show of original artwork celebrating Frank Sinatra by Robert Frank and Darren Frank.

Village Square Gallery (2418 Honolulu Ave., Suite C, Montrose, [818] 541-9952). Thur.-Sat., 1-5 p.m., and by appointment. “Holiday 2000 Exhibition,” a group exhibit. Ends Dec. 22.

Viva Gallery (8516 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, [818] 576-0775). Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., noon-4 p.m.

Museums

Air Force Flight Test Center Museum (Building 7211, Edwards Air Force Base, [805] 277-8050) offers exhibits about the history of the base and flight testing that include aircraft, models, engines, flight-test hardware and personal memorabilia. Tue.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Antelope Valley Indian Museum (15700 E. Avenue M, Lancaster, [661] 946-3055) features Native American collections, a self-guided nature trail and gift shop. $3 general; $1.50 ages 6-12. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Autry Museum of Western Heritage (4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, [213] 667-2000) offers exhibits, children’s events and a theater, store and cafe. Regular museum admission: $7.50 general; $5 students and seniors; $3 ages 2-12. Free admission the second Tuesday of each month. Hours: Tue.-Wed., Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Blackbird Airpark (25th Street East and Avenue P, Palmdale, [805] 277-8050) has the world’s only display of two Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy planes. Other exhibits include jet engines and aircraft hardware. Free. Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bolton Hall Museum (10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga, [818] 352-3420). Sun., Tue., 1-4 p.m. “A Patchwork History of the San Fernando Valley” ends Feb. 29. Exhibits of Native American artifacts, farm tools and photos of early settlers in the Sunland-Tujunga area.

Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Museum (7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park, [818] 346-5252). Historical displays in the former 1933 firehouse. Open the second and fourth Sundays of the month, 2-4 p.m.

Chatsworth Museum (Chatsworth Park South, 10385 Shadow Oak Drive, [818] 882-5614 or [818] 341-3053). Tours of historic Hill-Palmer House and garden, agricultural exhibits, photographs and pioneer memorabilia. Free. First Sunday of the month, 1-4 p.m.; group tours by appointment.

Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex (1015 W. Olive Ave. and 115 N. Lomita St., Burbank, [818] 841-6333). Includes “History of Lockheed” exhibit, Warner Bros.’ original “The Jazz Singer,” the Ray Sense room, a refurbished Victorian home, Disney and NBC studio exhibits, camera collection and antique cars. Free. Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Nethercutt Collection at San Sylmar (15180 Bledsoe St., Sylmar, [818] 367-2251), formerly the Merle Norman museum, offers free guided tours, featuring classic and antique automobiles, mechanical musical instruments and a Wurlitzer pipe organ. No children under 12. Reservations required. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Skirball Cultural Center and Museum (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., [310] 440-4500), designed to reflect the story of the Jewish people, with an emphasis on the American experience, offers exhibits, concerts, lectures, film and video screenings, symposiums and other programs for people of all faiths. “Revealing & Concealing: Portraits and Identity” runs through Dec. 31. $8 general, $6 seniors and students, free under 12. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Travel Town Museum (Ventura and Golden State freeways, Griffith Park, [213] 662-5874). Outdoor transportation museum with a focus on western U. S. rail history. “Firefighting in Los Angeles: 1869-1940” continues indefinitely. Free. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. and holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Valley College Historical Museum (13163 Burbank Blvd., Valley Glen, [818] 781-1200, Ext. 373). Artifacts, clothing and photos from the Native American, ranching and farming eras, and movie-making exhibits. Free. Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.

Western Hotel Museum (557 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, [805] 723-6250) has displays on Antelope Valley history, Native Americans, the coming of the railroad and the hotel, dating from 1889. Free. Fri.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.

West Valley Museum (Woodland Hills Branch Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd., [818] 992-6814). Photos and memorabilia concerning the history of the west San Fernando Valley. Mon., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tue., Thur., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed., Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

William S. Hart Museum (24151 San Fernando Road, Newhall, [805] 254-4584). Guided tours of the famed western screen star’s 1927 home are given every half-hour. Free. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Exhibit of barnyard animals daily, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Arts Council Center (482 Greenmeadow Ave., Thousand Oaks, 381-2747). Call for viewing hours. “Agony X,” an exhibit of large and small pencil drawings by Roland Roy. Through December.

G. Childress Gallery (319 E. El Roblar Drive, Ojai, 640-1387). Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. by appointment. “Angels, in Paradise and Out,” a group show of angel-themed artworks. Through Dec. 30.

Purple Iris (440 E. Main St., Ventura, 641-3407). Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Arline Tepper, sculpture; Celeste Jaeger, mixed-media paintings; Lis Schwitters, photography; Rauleen Weckworth, watercolors.

The Oaks at Ojai (122 E. Ojai Ave., 646-5573). Call for viewing hours. An exhibition of mandalas by Kathleen Robison Kielsmeier. Through Dec. 30.

Camarillo Art Center (3150 Ponderosa Drive, 445-7061). Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. “Winners 2000,” a show of winning artworks by members in various competitions. Through Dec. 31.

Buenaventura Gallery (700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, 648-1235). Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Small Image Show. Through Jan. 13.

Studio Gallery (Fisherman’s Wharf, 2741 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 985-1546). Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. “The Annual Winners Circle Show,” a display of works by artists who won top prizes in various juried shows. Through Feb. 3.

Leeds-Wallace Gallery & Framing (1540 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-1522). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Works by California Gold Coast Watercolor members Louisa Wallace Jacobs, Eve Riser Roberts and Annette York. Through January.

Thousand Oaks Community Gallery (2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, 498-4390). Daily, 1-7 p.m. “Camera Illuminata: Fine Art Photography Exhibition.” Through today.

Natalie’s Fine Threads (596 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-8854). Tue.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. “Snow Show,” a photographic group exhibition featuring chilly images in color and black-and-white. Through Jan. 13.

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., 449-2743). Call for viewing hours. “Russian Resplendence II: Masterpieces From St. Petersburg,” displayed in the halls of the Kavli Theatre. The exhibit features more than 150 original works from Edward Emdin’s gallery in St. Petersburg. Artists include Alexander Krylov, Victor Anufriev, Igor Mayorov and Cyrill Malkov. Through Feb. 18.

Art City (31 Peking St., Ventura, 648-1690). Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Objects in a Landscape,” new sculpture by Paul Lindhard and new landscape paintings by Gerd Koch. Through Dec. 23.

American Commercial Bank (155 South A St., Oxnard, 487-6581). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. “Photography and Drawing,” a juried competition hosted by the Oxnard Art Assn. Through Jan. 8.

Studio Channel Islands Art Center (Cal State Channel Islands, Camarillo, 383-1368). Thur.-Sat., noon-3 p.m., and by appointment. “Nature Inspired,” a joint exhibit presented by the art center and Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore, featuring works inspired by local mountains, valleys and coastline. The juried exhibit includes oils, acrylics, watercolors and mixed media, plus three-dimensional art. Through Dec. 30.

Ojai Art Garden (Ojai Avenue, 646-6118 or 487-8789). Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The open-air gallery is adjacent to the Antique Collection shop and across from Carrows restaurant. Each Sunday, two artists demonstrate their techniques.

Rive Gauche Gallery (339 W. El Roblar Drive, Ojai, 646-8010). Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Works by local artists, including paintings, photography, sculpture, mosaics and furniture.

Gallery 9 (Janss Marketplace, Suite D, 193 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 379-1901). Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Exhibit of work by local artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and furniture.

California Art Institute Gallery (2977 Willow Lane, Westlake Village, 496-6906). Call for viewing hours. An exhibition space for student works, including drawings, paintings, animation and sculpture.

Nomad Gallery (307 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-1706). Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Paintings by Leslie Clark.

Things From Heaven (365 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-5689). Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Tue. Works by “angel artist” Andy Lakey.

Crow Gallery (333 W. El Roblar Drive, Meiners Oaks, 649-4000). Thur.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Sea Gate Art Gallery (2925 Ocean Drive, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 985-4947). Thur.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment.

ECCO! (966 S. Westlake Blvd., Suite 6, Westlake Village, 370-0702). Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A gallery of fine craft and fiber.

Artagraphix Art Gallery (2806 Townsgate Road, Westlake, 496-4900). Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gallery West (Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St., 658-4760). Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Zander Gallery (433 E. Main St., Ventura, 653-5900). By appointment only. The gallery displays works by eight international artists.

Live Oak Gallery (118 S. 8th St., Santa Paula, 525-6114). Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment.

Galeria Don Pedro (434 South A St., Oxnard, 486-5953). Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

HumanArts Gallery (310 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-1525). Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Museums

Carnegie Art Museum (424 South C St., Oxnard, 385-8157). Thur.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. “Painting Nouns (Person, Place or Thing),” recent oil paintings by Michael Dvortcsak, including figurative, landscape and symbolic works; “California Style,” watercolors from the permanent collection and promised gifts from Nancy Dustin Wall Moure. Both exhibits will continue through Jan. 28. “Defining the Sublime: Gifts From the Eileen and Peter Norton Collection,” gifts donated to the museum’s permanent collection, including late-century paintings, sculptures, reliefs and photographs primarily by California artists. Through Jan. 28.

Ventura County Museum of History and Art (100 E. Main St., Ventura, 653-0323). Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Continuum: The Art of Susan Petty,” flower watercolors and landscapes of local scenes, chronicling the evolution of the Saticoy artist’s style over the last 20 years. Through Feb. 25. “Union and Disunion: Founding the American Republic,” 29 ornately designed figures by George Stuart. Through Jan. 5.

California Oil Museum (1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 933-0076). Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Gold Fever: Untold Stories of the California Gold Rush,” personal stories of miners, immigrants, Native Americans and entrepreneurs. Through Feb. 18. A permanent Harry J. Lundgren Collection, featuring gas station antiques and memorabilia. Also, historical and petroleum-related exhibits, restored 1890s offices and 1930s apartment. Internet: https://www.oilmuseum.net.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (40 Presidential Drive, near Simi Valley, 522-8444). Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Christmas Around the World,” more than 20 holiday trees decorated to represent cultures and traditions from around the globe. Through Jan. 7. “Time & the Presidency,” a collection of Time magazine covers, essays and original photography and artwork drawn from the magazine’s archives. The exhibition traces the history of the presidency from Franklin Roosevelt through Bill Clinton. Through Jan. 2. “Exquisite Diplomacy: Gifts of Fine Jewelry During the Reagan Years,” more than 75 pieces of gold, platinum and silver jewelry set with diamonds, emeralds, pearls and other precious and semiprecious stones. “Cast for a President: Sculpture From the Collection of the Reagan Presidential Library,” never-before-seen artworks.

Ventura County Maritime Museum (2731 S. Victoria Ave., Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 984-6260). Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “Art of the Sea: 17th Century Dutch Masters and Their Legacy,” works from the Dutch golden age of art, plus English artists who painted in the Dutch style. Through Jan. 31.

Seabee Museum (Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme, 982-5191). Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 12:30-4:30 p.m. Exhibits focus on creation of the Seabees and their efforts during WWII, and include uniforms, photographs, documents and a diorama of the last 50 years.

Ojai Valley Museum (130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 640-1390). Wed.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. “Making an Impression: Prints & Pots,” works by F.G. Hochberg and Joseph Pelka. On permanent exhibition, an 11-foot carving of a California condor, donated by Carlyle Montgomery.

Santa Paula Snapshot Museum (935 E. Main St., 525-7804). Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. The museum is devoted to the art of the anonymous snapshot.

Albinger Archeological Museum (113 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-5823 or 658-4726). Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The museum covers 3,500 years of history, displaying artifacts from five civilizations. Includes an audiovisual program, on-site historical interpreters, 2,000-year-old earthen oven and more.

Gull Wings Children’s Museum (418 W. 4th St., Oxnard, 483-3005). Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Ocean Friends Touch Tank” features starfish and other local tide-pool dwellers. Numerous hands-on exhibits. A permanent exhibit features a five-piece doll collection by Maryse Nicole, reproductions of the late 19th century heirloom dolls by Parisian doll maker A. Thuillier.

Stagecoach Inn Museum (51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, 498-9441). Wed.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. “Discovering a Sense of Place: 19th Century Conejo Founding Families,” an exhibit dedicated to the founding families of the Conejo Valley. A permanent exhibit of artifacts describes the history of the Chumash in the Conejo Valley. A reproduction of the onetime stagecoach stop and hotel includes a large display of artifacts, one-room schoolhouse, pioneer home, Spanish adobe and Chumash display.

Pleasant Valley Historical Museum (720 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 386-3834). Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. Native plant garden, Native American artifacts, antique furniture, early cameras, historical photographs, artworks and more.

Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 642-4346). Docent-led tours Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.; tours featuring discussion of the rancho days of early California include the two-story, Monterey-style adobe house and gardens; exhibition room.

Strathearn Historical Park and Museum (137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, 526-6453). Tours Wed., 1 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Music

VALLEY

Pop & Rock

Aftershock (11345 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 752-9833) presents salsa tonight at 8.

Blue Saloon (4657 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-4644) offers live music several nights a week.

Casa Tequila (20923 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park, [818] 341-8503) has live reggae and Latin music several nights a week.

Clancy’s Crab Broiler (219 N. Central Ave., Glendale, [818] 242-2722) has music on weekends.

Little Rock (5507 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 881-9833) features live rock and blues Tue.-Sat.

Paladino’s (6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 342-1563) offers live music several nights a week.

Reseda Country Club (18419 Sherman Way, [818] 881-2988) presents music several nights a week. Cover charge varies.

Riverbottom Cafe (4201 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, [818] 846-2342) offers music Thur.-Sat.

Sagebrush Cantina (23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, [818] 222-6062) has pop, classic rock and top 40 Fri.-Sun.

Sportsmen’s Lodge (12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 755-5000) features live Latin music for dancing and jazz Fri.-Sun.

Star Lounge (Ramada Inn, 21340 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, [818] 700-8023) offers live rock and blues Thur.-Fri. No cover charge.

Universal Bar & Grill (4093 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-2114) has live blues, R & B and funk several nights a week.

Blues and Swing

B. B. King’s Blues Club (Universal CityWalk, 1000 Universal Center Drive, [818] 622-5464) has live blues and other music nightly.

The ClassRoom (8333 Tampa Ave., Northridge, [818] 885-0250) offers blues several nights a week. Tonight, jam night.

Cozy’s Bar & Grill (14058 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 986-6000) offers live music Mon.-Sat. Cover charges vary.

Country

Crazy Jack’s (4311 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 845-1121) presents country music Fri.-Sat. Also, Lee Roberts and Jack Ranelli’s 16-piece big band perform Fri., noon-2 p.m.

Cowboy Palace Saloon (21635 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, [818] 341-0166) offers live country nightly. No cover.

Hideaway (12122 Kagel Canyon Road, San Fernando, [818] 890-1225) has music Fri.-Sat. No cover.

Rockin’ Horse Saloon (7230 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, [818] 347-7668) offers live music Sun., deejays other nights.

Cabarets

Art Cafe (13718 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 905-6566) has a poetry, music and comedy open mike Mondays. No cover.

Barbata’s Steak House (20001 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, [818] 340-5914) offers ballroom dancing to the music of the Chuck Barbata Orchestra, Fri.-Sat.

Barclay’s Coffee & Tea (8976 Tampa Ave., Northridge, [818] 885-7744) presents music several nights a week.

Burbank Bar & Grill (112 N. San Fernando Blvd., [818] 848-9611) offers live music Fri.-Sun.

Cafe Bellissimo (22458 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, [818] 225-0026) has singing servers and other live entertainment Tue.-Sun.

Cafe Cordiale (14015 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 789-1985) has live music Wed.-Sat., starting at 10:30 p.m.

Cha Cha Cha (17499 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 789-3600) offers music Fri.-Sat.

Cobalt Cafe (22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, [818] 348-3789) offers jazz, rock, punk and alternative.

Coffee Junction (19221 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 342-3405) offers live entertainment Thur.-Sat.

Common Grounds (9250 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, [818] 882-3666) has entertainment nightly.

Dimples (3413 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, [818] 842-2336) features a singers showcase nightly.

Eagles Coffee Pub (5231 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 760-4212) offers music, games and poetry.

El Encuentro (4633 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 758-9167). Tango dancing Sat., 9:30 p.m. $12 cover includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Furniture Cafe (10644 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 762-6140) presents music Thur.-Sat. nights and during brunch Sun. No cover.

Hallenbeck’s Mainstreet Cafe (5510 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 985-5916) presents live entertainment several nights a week.

Kindness of Strangers coffeehouse (4378 Lankershim Blvd., Universal City, [818] 752-9566) has music during the week and play readings Sun., 5 p.m. Also, “Anything . . . but Stand-Up,” a comedic storytelling show, Wed., 8:30 p.m.

KoKoMo’s (24454 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, [818] 225-8090) features rock, jazz and rap Thur.-Sun.

Library Cafe (10144 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, [818] 505-0930) presents music several nights a week. No cover.

Marcello’s (10825 Oxnard St., North Hollywood, [818] 505-0071) has an opera, Broadway and standards open-mike night for singers Fri.-Sat., 7:30-11 p.m.

Midnight Espresso Coffeehouse (25818 Hemingway Ave., Stevenson Ranch, [661] 799-7922) presents music several nights a week. Cover varies.

Mitch’s Java ‘n’ Jazz (24300 Town Center Drive, Valencia, [805] 287-4500) offers live jazz, blues, folk and alternative rock nightly.

Nudie’s Custom Java (11651 Riverside Drive, Valley Village, [818] 753-9966) offers live music Fri.-Sat.

Pasion (12215 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 752-7333) offers dancing with various styles of live music.

Priscilla’s (4150 Riverside Drive, Burbank, [818] 843-5707) offers live music several nights a week.

Rusty Pelican (300 Harvey Drive, Glendale, [818] 242-9191) offers jazz and R&B.; Fri., Body and Soul Band; Sat., Andrea Baker and Steve Wilkerson.

Queen Mary Show Lounge (12449 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 506-5619) presents a Las Vegas-style female impersonators revue Wed.-Sun.

Sonoma Blue (10962 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 769-0232) offers live music several nights a week. Fri.-Sat., open mike.

Spazio (14755 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 728-8400) offers live jazz and other music several nights a week.

Jazz

Baked Potato (3787 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Studio City, [818] 980-1615) has live entertainment nightly.

Ca’ Del Sole (4100 N. Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 985-4669) presents jazz six nights a week.

Casey’s Tavern (22029 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, [818] 992-9362) offers Dixieland jazz Thur.-Sun.

Charlie G’s (18663 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 344-1191) has jazz Thur.-Sun.

Fins (23504 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, [818] 223-3467) offers jazz Fri.-Sat.

Fox & Hounds (11100 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 763-7976) presents jazz.

Geri’s World (3425 W. Cahuenga Blvd., Universal City, [323] 851-1350, Ext. 127) has jazz Fri. nights.

Gitana (260 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 846-4400) has music Fri.-Sat.

Jax (339 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, [818] 500-1604) offers live jazz nightly.

J. P.’s Money Tree (10149 Riverside Drive, North Hollywood, [818] 769-8800) has live music nightly. No cover.

La Ve Lee (12514 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 980-8158) has Brazilian music and R & B-flavored jazz Tue.-Sat.

Las Hadas Cantina (9048 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, [818] 892-7271) has Joe Vento’s Big Band Jazz All-Stars every Wed.

Monteleone’s West (19337 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 996-0662) features jazz combos and trios Tue.-Sun.

Mr. B’s (1333 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, [818] 845-1800) presents music several nights a week.

Rocco (2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Bel-Air, [310] 475-9807) presents jazz several nights a week.

VENTURA COUNTY

Classical

Ventura Master Chorale (San Buenaventura Mission, E. Main St., downtown Ventura, 653-7282). Today at 5 p.m. Under the direction of Burns Taft, the chorale will present holiday concerts, music from the Renaissance period and contemporary works. Also, “Eclipse,” a composition by Taft, based on texts by Leo the Great and Diego Hurtado Mendoza, will be premiered. $15-$20.

Jazz

Channel Cities Jazz Society (Casa Serena, 3605 Peninsula Road, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 985-8875). Today, 1:30-5 p.m. The group holds its monthly meeting and concert, featuring a performance by the Diz Mullen’s Bell Ringers. An open jam session and dance will follow. Members $5; nonmembers $7.

Smooth Jazz Christmas Concert (Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, 486-2424). Wed., 8 p.m. Performers include Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Peter White and Brenda Russell. $31-$45.

66 California (66 California St., Ventura, 648-2266). Tonight, 6-10: John Marx & the Blues Patrol. Tue., 7-10 p.m.: Terry Murphy.

Pop & Rock

Alexander’s (1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, 658-2000). West Coast Swing dance lessons Wed.

A&M;’s Roadhouse (2515 E. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, 983-2787). The Beer Belly Blues Band plays classic rock Tue.

Ban-Dar (3005 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-4420). Crust, Tripp & Hyde, Helarage and the Rick Hunter Band play original rock tonight; Shootout plays country music Wed.

Bombay Bar & Grill (143 California St., Ventura, 643-4404). Custom Made plays dance music tonight.

Calypso’s Bar & Grill (139 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 640-8001). Jonathan McEuen plays original rock tonight.

Fisherman’s Wharf (2741 S. Victoria Ave., Channel Islands Harbor, 382-3013). Teresa Russell plays original and classic rock tonight.

Garden Village Cafe (40 Day Road, Ventura, 642-4015). Brian Parra hosts open-mike night Tue.

Golden China (760 E. Seaward Ave., Ventura, 652-0688). Maximum Bob leads open-mike night Tue.

Hi Cees (1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 650-7773). Blue Stew plays blues tonight.

Keynote Lounge (10245 Telephone Road, Ventura, 647-9390). Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer play original and classic rock tonight; Cathaway & Garcia play classic rock Wed.

Latte 101 (5722 Telephone Road #C11, Ventura, 658-2677). Paul Courselle plays acoustic music Mon.; Tony Bello plays acoustic music Wed.

Port Royal (3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 382-7678). Loren Richards plays piano and Paula Jones sings standards tonight.

66 California (66 California St., Ventura, 648-2266). The Tatters and the Suzanne Paris Band play folk rock Wed.

Whale’s Tail (3950 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 985-2511). Raw Silk plays dance music tonight and Wed.

Miscellany

VALLEY

Tours

Bird’s Nest Tours, Whiteman Airport, 12653 Osborne St., Pacoima. Sightseeing over Los Angeles area and coastline in World War I-era open-cockpit biplane. By reservation. (818) 753-0070. $90 for half-hour tour, $150 for one hour.

Burbank Airport, 2627 N. Hollywood Way, offers a 1 1/2-hour walking tour by appointment only. (818) 840-8840, Ext. 400. Free.

Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., offers tours of its Delmar T. Oviatt Library for interested groups by appointment only. (818) 677-2277. Free.

Guide Dog School Tours, Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoaks Blvd., Sylmar. Tours of breeding and training facility, Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations required. (818) 362-5834. Free.

Tours of Historical Jewish L. A. Reservations required. Call for schedule. (818) 994-0213.

NBC Studio Tour, 3000 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank. 70-minute tour offers a look at TV production. No reservations; first come, first served. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets for show tapings available. (818) 840-3537. $7 general; $3.75 children 5-12; younger than 5 free.

Van Nuys Airport, 16461 Sherman Way, offers 75-minute tours of its facilities. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 and 11 a.m.; and some Sat., except holidays. Reservations required. (818) 785-8838. Free.

Santa Clarita Post Office, 28201 Franklin Parkway, offers free day and evening tours by appointment only. Call weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 294-7635.

Warner Bros. Studios, 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, offers its two-hour VIP tour every hour on the hour. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays. The tour, geared toward adults, is an educational look at the way motion pictures are made. Watching filming is not a regular feature; no cameras or children younger than 8 allowed. Reservations required. (818) 954-1744. $30.

Historic Sites

Andres Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, is the home of the San Fernando Valley Historical Society’s research library. Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (818) 365-7810.

Brand Library and Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, is a 488-acre hillside estate that the city of Glendale acquired in the mid-1940s. Built more than 90 years ago as the home of Leslie C. Brand, the library’s design was based on the East India Pavilion at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The 10-room mansion has Tiffany windows, silk damask wall coverings and carved woodwork from Italy. The library is stocked with 45,000 books on art and music theory, history, criticism and technique; 12,000 compact discs and 30,000 records, plus sheet music and piano rolls. Hours: Tue., Thur., 1-9 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. (818) 548-2051.

The Doctors’ House, Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Restored Queen Anne-Eastlake-style residence built in 1889. Free docent-guided tours Sun., 2-4 p.m. (818) 242-7447.

Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, a national historic monument and a two-story, 1844 Monterey-style mansion restored as a working 19th-century California ranch. The Plummer House was moved there in 1983 from Plummer Park in Hollywood, where it had stood for more than 100 years. Free. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-4 p.m., and by appointment. (818) 222-6511.

Los Encinos State Historical Park, 16756 Moorpark St., Encino. Museum in adobe house on part of the original Encino land grant. Grounds open Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weddings, birthday parties and picnic table reservations require special event permits. (818) 784-4849.

San Fernando Mission, 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, founded in 1797, has self-guided tours daily, 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Docent-guided tours available Sat., 1-3 p.m. Gift shop open until 5 p.m. daily. $4 general; $3 seniors and children 7 to 15; free for children 7 and younger. (818) 361-0186.

Gardens & Parks

Arboretum of Los Angeles County, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. The arboretum features about 5,000 species and varieties of plants on 127 acres, including the largest collection of eucalyptus varieties outside Australia. Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (626) 821-3222. Admission: $5 general; $3 seniors and students; $1 for children 5-12; free for children 4 and younger. Free admission the third Tuesday of each month.

California Nursery Specialties Cactus Ranch, 19420 Saticoy St., Reseda, welcomes visitors Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The ranch has more than 100,000 cactuses and succulents on its 1 1/2-acre site. (818) 894-5694.

Channel Islands National Park, 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, features a native plant garden, observation tower and a visitor center offering exhibits, a tide pool, bookstore and films. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 658-5730.

Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada-Flintridge. Grounds feature a rose garden, camellia forest and Japanese garden. Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (818) 952-4400. $1-$5.

Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Hollywood Hills. Museum of Mexican History and Plaza of Mexican Heritage, statues of Americans from the colonial era through the Civil War. Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (818) 984-1711.

Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Last Supper stained-glass window, painting of the crucifixion and resurrection, art museum. Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (818) 984-1711.

Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. With 15 principal gardens on 150 acres, featuring 14,000 species of plants from around the world. Tue.-Fri., noon-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (626) 405-2100 or (626) 405-2141.$5-$8.50.

Japanese Garden at the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Center, 6100 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, offers guided tours by appointment only. Reservations accepted by phone Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (818) 756-8166.

Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center, 23600 Roscoe Blvd., West Hills. Garden patio, rose garden and picnic area. Also available for weddings, parties, meetings and other events. Use of picnic area is limited to groups of 10 or fewer. Orcutt Historical Society offers tours the last Sunday of the month, 1 p.m. Hours: daily, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (818) 346-7449.

Will Rogers State Historic Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, off Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades. Tours of ranch house, film on Rogers’ life, audio tours of 186-acre grounds, nature center, riding trails. Hours: daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (310) 454-8212.

Outdoors

Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley, offers services for people interested in wildflowers and native plants. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (818) 768-1802.

Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Museum and menagerie representing Southern California ecology, nature trails and a half-mile history trail. Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 259-7721.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area visitors center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hiking, riding, beach activities and nature studies. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 370-2301.

Streisand Center for Conservancy Studies, 5750 Ramirez Canyon Road, Malibu. A one-hour walking tour with tea service, Wednesdays only. Reservations required. $24-$30. (310) 589-2850, Ext. 301.

TreePeople, 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills. Featured on the tours are trails, a tree nursery, gardens, chickens, beehives and tours of Coldwater Canyon Park. Park hours: daily, sunrise to sunset. Nursery hours: Tue., Sat., 2-4 p.m. (818) 753-4600.

William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom offers several free outdoor programs at Sooky Goldman Nature Center, 2500 Franklin Canyon Drive, Upper Franklin Canyon, Beverly Hills. North entrance at Coldwater Canyon Boulevard and Mulholland Drive, across from TreePeople. (310) 858-7272, Ext. 131.

Golf

Courses

VENTURA COUNTY

Buenaventura Golf Course (5882 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 642-2231). 6,412 yards, Par 72.

Olivas Park Golf Course (3750 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 642-4303). 6,760 yards, Par 72.

River Ridge Golf Club (2401 Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, 983-4653). 6,543 yards, Par 72.

Camarillo Springs Golf Course (791 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, 484-1075). 6,375 yards, Par 72.

Elkins Ranch Golf Course (1386 Chambersburg Road, Fillmore, 524-1121). 6,400 yards, Par 71.

Tierra Rejada Golf Club (15187 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, 531-9300). 7,015 yards, Par 72.

Los Robles Golf Course (299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 495-6421). 6,134 yards, Par 69.

Mountain View Golf Course (16799 S. Mountain Road, 525-1571). 5,445 yards, Par 69.

Simi Hills Golf Course (5031 Alamo St., Simi Valley, 522-0803). 6,509 yards, Par 71.

Sinaloa Golf Course (980 Madera Road, Simi Valley, 581-2662). 903 yards, Par 27.

Soule Park Golf Course (1033 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-5633). 6,235 yards, Par 70.

Ojai Valley Inn and Country Club (Country Club Road, Ojai, 646-5633). 6,250 yards, Par 70.

Westlake Village Golf Course (4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village, 495-8437). 5,109 yards, Par 67.

Activities

VALLEY

Bowling

Bowlerland Lanes, 7501 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-midnight; Tue.-Thur., Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-1 a.m. (818) 989-1610.

Canoga Park Bowl, 20122 Vanowen St. Hours: 24 hours daily. (818) 340-5190.

Corbin Bowl, 19616 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. Hours: Sun.-Thur., 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-2 a.m. (818) 996-2695.

Jewel City Bowl, 135 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. (818) 243-1188.

Mission Hills Bowl, 10430 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills. Hours: 9 a.m.-midnight daily. (818) 361-1221.

Rocket Bowl, 9171 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (818) 341-0070.

Sports Center Bowl, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight. (818) 769-7600.

Woodlake Lanes, 23130 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Hours: Sun.-Thur., 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m. (818) 225-7181.

Ice Skating

Ice Chalet, 8750 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City. Mon., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tue., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thu., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. (818) 830-9595.

Iceon Ice Skating and Sports Center, 12385 San Fernando Road, Sylmar. Mon.-Fri., 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Mon., Tue., Thur., Sat.-Sun., 1:15-3:45 p.m.; Wed., Fri., 1:15-4:45 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 7:45-9:45 p.m. with deejay. (818) 833-8881.

Pickwick Ice Skating, 1001 Riverside Drive, Burbank. Hours: Mon., Fri., 1:15-5:30 p.m.; Wed., 1:15-5:30 p.m., 8:15-9:45 p.m.; Sat., 2:30-4:30 p.m., 8-10 p.m.; Sun., 2:30-4:30 p.m. (818) 846-0035.

Van Nuys Iceland, 14318 Calvert St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m., 1-5:45 p.m.; Fri., 7:45 p.m.-1 a.m. also; Sat.-Sun., 1-4:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m.-1 a.m. (818) 785-2171.

Roller Skating

Holiday Skating Center, 45431 23rd St. West, Lancaster. Hours: Fri., 7 p.m.-midnight; Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1-4 p.m., 7 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 1-4 p.m., 6:30-9:30 p.m. (805) 945-4543 or (805) 945-4544.

Ice Chalet, 8750 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-2:30 p.m. (818) 830-9595.

Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Hours: Mon., 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tue.-Wed., 8-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 4-6 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-noon, 1:30-4 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m.; Sun., 1:30-4 p.m. (818) 241-3630.

Northridge Skateland, 18140 Parthenia St. Hours: Mon., 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Tue., 10-11 a.m., 8:30-11 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-noon, 3:30-6 p.m., 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri., 7:30-11 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-4:30 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m.; Sun., 12:30-4:30 p.m., 7-10 p.m. (818) 885-7655.

Sherman Square Entertainment Center, 18430 Sherman Way, Reseda. No public skating; private parties and roller hockey only. (818) 345-6902 or (818) 344-0866.

Miniature Golf

Mountasia, 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita. Hours: Mon.-Thur., noon-9 p.m.; Fri., noon-midnight; Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (805) 253-4386.

Sherman Oaks Castle Park, 4989 Sepulveda Blvd. Hours: Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight. (818) 756-9459.

Golf

Courses open daily, sunrise to sunset, unless noted otherwise.

Balboa, 16821 Burbank Blvd., Encino. Par 70, 6,359 yards. (818) 995-1170.

Cascades, 16325 Silver Oaks Drive, Sylmar. Par 71, 6,610 yards. (818) 833-8900.

De Bell, 1500 Walnut Ave., Burbank. Par 71, 5,633 yards. (818) 845-5052 or (818) 845-0022.

Encino, 16821 Burbank Blvd., Par 72, 6,863 yards. (818) 995-1170.

Hansen Dam, 10400 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima. Par 72, 6,700 yards. (818) 899-2200.

Harding, 4730 Crystal Spring Drive, Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Par 72, 6,536 yards. (213) 663-2555.

Knollwood, 12040 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Par 72, 6,500 yards. (818) 831-1366.

Lindero Country Club, 5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills. Nine-hole course, par 29, 1,676 yards. (818) 889-1158.

Los Robles, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Par 70, 6,134 yards. (805) 495-6171.

Rancho Sierra, 47205 60th St. East, Lancaster. Nine-hole course, par 35, 2,600 yards. (805) 946-1080.

Simi Hills, 5031 Alamo St., Simi Valley. Par 71, 6,509 yards. (805) 522-0803.

Van Nuys, 6550 Odessa Ave. Nine-hole course, par 30, 1,691 yards; 18-hole, par 54, 2,181 yards. Open until 10 p.m. (818) 785-8871.

Verdugo Hills, 6433 La Tuna Canyon Road, Tujunga. Par 54, 1,805 yards. Open until 10:30 p.m. (818) 352-3161.

Vista Valencia, 24700 W. Trevino Drive, Santa Clarita. Par 61, 4,160 yards. (805) 253-1870.

Westlake Golf Course, 4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Par 67, 5053 yards. (805) 495-8437.

Wilson, 4730 Crystal Spring Drive, Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Par 72, 6,942 yards. (213) 663-2555.

Woodley Lakes, 6331 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. Par 72, 6,800 yards. (818) 780-6886.

Public Libraries

VENTURA COUNTY

Avenue Library (807 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 643-6393). Mon. and Tue., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wed. and Thur., 2-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

E. P. Foster Library (651 Main St., Ventura, 648-2715). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ventura County Historical Museum Library (100 E. Main St., Ventura, 653-0323). Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

H. P. Wright Library (57 Day Road, Ventura, 642-0336). Mon.-Tue., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 2-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saticoy Library (Saticoy Community Center, 11426 Violeta St., 647-5736). Mon.-Thur., 1-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Camarillo Library (3100 Ponderosa Drive, 482-1952). Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Oxnard Main Library (251 S. A St., 385-7500). Mon.-Thur., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

South Oxnard Center Library (200 E. Bard Road, 385-8129). Mon.-Thur., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Colonia Center Library (1500 Camino del Sol, No. 21, Oxnard, 385-8108). Mon.-Thur., noon-6 p.m.

Soliz-El Rio Library (2820 Jourdan St., Oxnard, 485-4515). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ojai Library (111 E. Ojai Ave., 646-1639). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Ray D. Prueter Library (510 Park Ave., Port Hueneme, 486-5460). Mon.-Tue., 3-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Blanchard Community Library (119 N. 8th St., Santa Paula, 525-3615). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fillmore Library (502 2nd St., 524-3355). Mon.-Tue., 3-7 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Piru Library (3811 E. Center St., 521-1753). Mon.-Wed., 3-7 p.m.; Thur., 1-5 p.m.; Fri., 3-7 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Meiners Oaks Library (114 N. Padre Juan Ave., 646-4804). Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.; Tue. and Thur., 1-6 p.m.

Moorpark Library (699 Moorpark Ave., 529-0440). Mon. and Wed., noon-8 p.m.; Tue. and Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Oak View Library (469 N. Ventura Ave., 649-1523). Mon., 2-6 p.m.; Tue., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.; Wed., 2-8 p.m.; Thur., 2-6 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Simi Valley Library (2969 Tapo Canyon Road, 526-1735). Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Grant R. Brimhall Library (1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 449-2660). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Newbury Park Branch Library (2331 Borchard Road, 498-2139). Mon.-Wed., noon-9 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oak Park Library (899 1/2 N. Kanan Road, [818] 889-2239). Mon.-Thur., 3-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

VALLEY

BURBANK

Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., (818) 238-5600. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Buena Vista Branch, 401 N. Buena Vista St., (818) 238-5620. Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thur.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Northwest Branch, 3323 W. Victory Blvd., (818) 238-5640. Hours: Mon., Wed.-Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Tue., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

CALABASAS

Calabasas Library, 26135 Mureau Road, (818) 878-9585. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thur.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

GLENDALE

Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., (818) 548-2020. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Brand Library, 1601 Mountain St., (818) 548-2051. Hours: Tue., Thur., 1-9 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Casa Verdugo Branch, 1151 N. Brand Blvd., (818) 548-2047. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 1-6 p.m.; Wed., 1-8 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Chevy Chase Branch, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Drive, (818) 548-2046. Call for hours.

Grandview Branch, 1535 5th St., Glendale, (818) 548-2049. Hours: Tue., 1-8 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Montrose Crescenta Branch, 2465 Honolulu Ave., (818) 548-2048. Hours: Mon., Thur., 1-8 p.m.; Tue., 1-6 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

LA CRESCENTA

La Crescenta, 4521 La Crescenta Ave., (818) 248-5313. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thur., 1-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Canoga Park, 7260 Owensmouth Ave., (818) 887-0320. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thur., 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Chatsworth, 21052 Devonshire St., (818) 341-4276. Hours: Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thur.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch, 5211 Tujunga Ave., (818) 766-7185. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Encino / Tarzana, 18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, (818) 343-1983. Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thur.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Granada Hills, 10640 Petit Ave., (818) 368-5687. Hours: Mon., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tue., Thur., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed., Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Northridge, 9051 Darby Ave., (818) 886-3640. Hours: Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thur.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Mid-Valley Regional, 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills. (818) 895-3650. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Pacoima, 13605 Van Nuys Blvd., (818) 899-5203. Hours: Mon., Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue., Thur., noon-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Books

VALLEY

Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando Road, Burbank, (818) 558-1383, presents:

* JammyFest story time for youngsters, Thur., 7 p.m.

* Story time with crafts, Sat., 11 a.m.

Barnes & Noble, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino, (818) 380-1636, presents:

* A poetry-reading series, including an open-mike segment and two featured poets, the last Sat. of each month, 7:30 p.m.

* Several programs for youngsters.

Barnes & Noble, 12136 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 505-9528, presents:

* Story time, Sat., 10 a.m.

* Fiction reading group, Mon., 7:30 p.m.

Barnes & Noble, 8800 Tampa Ave., Northridge, (818) 773-0821, presents:

* Story time for children ages 3-7, Thur., 6:30 p.m.