Films & Programs

BHUTAN

Presentation

Travel photographer Josh Liberman will present “Fabled Bhutan,” with photos and tales from his latest adventure.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mystic Journey Bookstore, 1319 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Los Angeles.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 399-7070.

BACKPACKING

Workshop

Explore local destinations with great vistas and challenging elevations in “Local Backpacking for Mt. Whitney Training.”

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave., Suite 138.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 379-1938.

ITALY

Slide show

Adrian Kalvinskas will present images from “Renaissance Florence & Tuscany.”

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

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

INDIA

Workshop

Get tips on packing, safety, buses, trains, cultural customs and more for visits to India.

When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-3413.

ETHIOPIA

Presentation

Elisa Kotin will present “North of Ethiopia, the South and the Omo Valley,” about her recent trip to the African nation.

When, where: noon Saturday at Kingston Café, 333 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: $18.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to (323) 578-3601.

Please e-mail announcements at least three weeks in advance of the event date to travel@latimes.com.