EVENTS

Compiled by Jason Gelt Historic Hollywood Boulevard Walking Tour Hollywood Heritage presents this two-hour, weekly trek through classic Tinseltown from a preservationist point of view. Hollywood Area. Today, next Sun. 9 a.m. $5-$10. (323) 465-6716.

Melrose Trading Post More than 200 eclectic vendors sell everything from records, to furniture, and arts and crafts and more in the Fairfax High parking lot. www.melrosetradingpost.org. Fairfax High School, 7850 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles. Today, next Sun.9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult $2, Children $1.

Train Days The museum presents a fun-filled day of large and small railroad displays and activities. Operate a locomotive, design a railroad logo and more. sbcounty.gov/museum. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands. Today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult $8, Children $4. (909) 307-2669 Ext 256.

L.A. Downtown on Ice Take your mittens and scarves out of the closet, strap on your skates and prepare to glide into winter. Downtown transforms into a winter wonderland as L.A.’s biggest outdoor skating rink ices over for the holiday season. www.laparks.org. Pershing Square Park, 532 S. Olive St., L.A. Today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Mon., noon-10 p.m. Skating session $6, Skate rental $2. (213) 847-4970.

Little Tokyo Gastronomy Tour Visit historical locations in Little Tokyo, meet owners of some of the area’s longest running stores, try amazing food at seven different locations and learn about Japanese culture and culinary customs. www.sixtaste.com. Little Tokyo Area, L.A. Today, next Sun. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:15 - 5:45 p.m. $55. (888) 313-0936.

Seaside Ice Dust off your winter sports gear and head to Redondo Beach for ice skating action. Season passes, classes and lessons are available. www.seasideice.com. Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Mon., 2:30-9:30 p.m. Adult $14, Children $12. Includes skate rental. (310) 318-6300.

Silver Lake Craft Fair Dive into the Ghettogloss-sponsored craft fair that features vintage clothing, tarot readings, plants, pet couture and more. www.ghettogloss.com. Citibank Parking Lot, 2450 Glendale Blvd., L.A. Today, next Sun.10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (323) 912-0008.

Malibu Pier Whale Watching Excursions Set your sights on the deep blue sea for this exciting boat excursion into the Malibu waters. California State Park Rangers lead the search for gray whales, which are in the midst of their annual trip between Mexico and the northern Arctic seas. www.malibupier.com. Malibu Pier, Cross Creek Road and Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Sat.-next Sun., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30 - 4 p.m. Adult $45, Children $30. (310) 456-8031.

Crystal Ice Skating Bring the whole family to Long Beach for a taste of chilly winter fun. www.crystaliceskating.com. Crystal Ice Skating, 155 S. Pine St., Los Angeles. Today, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight; next Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. One hour skating session, including skate rental $12. (714) 758-1767.

Pinot Days Southern California Wine lovers have a chance to sample over 400 pinot noirs from every important pinot producing region, from the Russian River Valley to the Santa Lucia Highlands, Oregon to Carneros, the Anderson Valley to the Sonoma Coast to the Santa Rita Hills. Talk with the vintners and enjoy special gourmet treats that pair perfectly with this dusky, rich wine varietal. www.pinotdays.com. Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. Today, 1-5 p.m. $50. (415) 246-2967.

The art of tea ceremony The public is invited to a calming Pu’erh tea testing and Taoism seminar. Taiji & Martia Arts Center, 16952 Millikan Ave., Los Angeles. Today, 2 p.m. Free. (714) 943-7585.

Kingdom Day Parade Los Angeles celebrates the life, work and legacy of Martin Luther King. 2010’s Grand Marshalls, ABC7 Eyewitness News anchor Marc Brown and Style network’s “Clean House” host Neicy Nash, oversee colorful floats, drill teams, dance groups and marching bands. kingdomdayparadecore-ca.org. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. between Western Ave. and Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. Mon., 10:15 a.m. Free.

Griffith Park Night Hike The Sierra Club leads fun and instructive two-hour hikes through Griffith Park. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the upper merry-go-round parking lot. Griffith Park, 4800 Carousel Drive, L.A. Tue.-Thu., 6:45 p.m. (213) 387-4287.

Free Travel Night at Los Angeles Zoo The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association presents a free preview of two unique GLAZA-sponsored vacations to Botswana and Peru. Hosted by professional guides, the event focuses on the exploration of each area’s exceptional wildlife, plant life and ecosystems. Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive Griffith Park, L.A. Wed., 7 p.m. Free. (323) 644-4792.

Los Angeles Art Show This colorful art event features more than 100 international exhibitors, an engaging lecture series and special events program, sculpture garden, and special exhibit spaces. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Thu.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; next Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20. (310) 822-9145.

Mindful Awareness Lecture Start the New Year off mindfully. Reduce stress, improve attention and boost the immune system at this drop-in session led by UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center’s director of Mindfulness Education Diana Winston. hammer.ucla.edu. Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Thu., 12:30 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles Los Angeles Conservancy member and author J. Eric Lynxwiler shares stories of the famed Boulevard and its late, lamented former icons such as The Brown Derby, The Ambassador Hotel and Bullock’s Wilshire. farmlab.org. Farmlab, 1745 N. Spring St., No. 4, L.A. Fri., noon. Free. (323) 226-1158.

Twilight Hikes Hike along the trails in the Santa Monica Mountains. Meet at the east end of the center’s parking lot. Stoner Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave., Westwood. Fri., 6:30 p.m. Free. (310) 253-9840.

Pick Your Own Oranges Visitors are invited to pick fruit at one of the last working orange groves in the area. Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion, Los Angeles. Sat. $5. (909) 593-2862.

Go Green Expo Los Angeles The nation’s premier green business and sustainable lifestyle show features the latest energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly products and services. Interactive seminars feature leaders in the green industry, local politicians and community organizations, including actress, author and holistic living expert Mariel Hemmingway, eco-futurist John Picard and award-winning actor and director Ed Begley Jr. www.gogreenexpo.com. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; next Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult $10 weekend pass, Children 12 and under Free. (212) 655-4505.

Core Power, Your Power Join Yoga Instructor Chris Armas for a playful and insightful exploration of how to strengthen and challenge your physical core center, better known as the pivotal muscles in your abdomen and back. www.truyogala.com. TruYoga and Spa of Santa Monica , 2425 Colorado Ave. #119, Los Angeles. Sat., 1-4 p.m. $40. (310) 829-2420.

Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectibles Market Furniture, rugs, paintings, clothing and more on the first and fourth Sundays of each month. Santa Monica Airport, 3223 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica. Next Sun., 6-8 a.m., 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. $3-$7. (323) 922-2511.