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EVENTS

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Two miles of winding seaside streets will transform into a raceway for the 36th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Sunday’s Indy car grand prix boasts pole position, while supporting races include a pro/celebrity competition, a drifting challenge and an American Le Mans Series race. Drivers expected include Helio Castroneves, Danica Patrick and Marco Andretti. Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. $25-$78 for single-day admission, $68-$125 for three-day pass. 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. (562) 981-2600. https://www.gplb.com.

MUSEUMS

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Home Lands: How Women Made the West Cowboys tend to get all the glory, but the new exhibition opening this weekend at the Autry focuses on the ways women have shaped the American West. The exhibition comprises art, artifacts and historical accounts and explores northern New Mexico, the Colorado Front Range and Puget Sound. Autry National Center of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A. General admission, $9, students and seniors, $5, children ages 3 to 12, $3, children younger than 3, free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (323) 667-2000. https://www.theautry.org.

MUSIC

The Eagles The Grammy-winning country rock supergroup plays big hits such as “Desperado,” “One of These Nights” and the ever-popular “Hotel California” under the stars. Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Joe Walsh have all enjoyed successful solo careers but still prove most durable as an ensemble. The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. $275. 7:30 p.m. Also Sat. (323) 850-2000; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com.

OPERA

Wagner exhibition In time to correspond with L.A. Opera’s presentation of Richard Wagner’s “Ring” cycle, this LACMA exhibition, “Myths, Legends and Cultural Renewal: Wagner’s Sources,” will explore the Germanic myths, folk tales and legends that inspired Wagner, Goethe, the Brothers Grimm and other Germanic artists. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. $12. Noon to 9 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat. and Sun. (323) 857-6000. https://www.lacma.org.

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