EVENTS CALENDAR

Miss Information’s Guide to Auto Activities

* Compiled by Joan Denver. Readers are advised to call ahead to verify events and times, which are subject to change. Send listings to Miss Information’s Automotive Calendar of Events, 6475 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 375, Long Beach, CA 90803. To fax listings: (714) 761-3500. To subscribe: (714) 229-9100.

Opening

FRIDAY

Los Angeles. “Vehicles of the Grinch: No Straight Lines,” through Jan. 28, presents eight exotic vehicles from new film “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Also: exhibit of scenic elements and props. Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax Avenue). (323) 930-2277; https://www.petersen.org.

Continuing

Los Angeles. “Coast Road, 1900-1950,” sponsored by Automobile Club of Southern California, presents photographic history of California’s coast, including construction of Pacific Coast Highway and development and urbanization of coastal communities. Through Jan. 7. Also: “Hollywood Star Cars: Great Cars of the Movies,” exhibition of more than 20 famed autos from films, through Jan. 28. Petersen Automotive Museum. (323) 930-2277.

Coming Events

SATURDAY

Eagle Rock. Eagle Rockin’ Rodders Car Club Cruise-In. Jim’s Burgers, 2005 Colorado Blvd. (east of Eagle Rock Boulevard). 6 to 10 p.m. (323) 257-6006.

Willow Springs. Walt James for 2000 Vintage Race Car Gathering, eighth annual event, open to all pre-1970 Sprints, Midgets and Roadsters. Gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; hot laps at 11 a.m. Walt James Stadium, Willow Springs International Motorsports Park, 70th Street West at Rosamond Boulevard, five miles off California 14. (661) 269-2700.

SUNDAY

Long Beach. Hi-Performance Swap Meet and Car Show presented by Ecology Auto Parts. Veterans Stadium, East Conant Street and Clark Avenue. 6 a.m. (800) 762-9785; https://www.toppingevents.com.

NOV. 29

Pomona. Twilight Cruise, presented by NHRA Motorsports Museum. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Gate 1. 5 to 8 p.m. (909) 622-2133.