Events listings

Compiled by Jason Gelt

Events

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 S., Santa Monica. Today, 6-8 a.m., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $3-$7. (323) 922-2511.

Historic Hollywood Boulevard Walking Tour Hollywood Heritage presents this two-hour, weekly trek through classic Tinseltown from a preservationist point of view. Convenient to MetroRail. Weather permitting. Hollywood area. Today, next Sun., 9 a.m. $5-$10. (323) 465-6716.

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

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 Hemingway, 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. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults, $10 for a weekend pass; children 12 and younger, free. (212) 655-4505.

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 locations and learn about Japanese culture and culinary customs. www.sixtaste.com. Little Tokyo, L.A. Today, next Sun., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:15-5:45 p.m. $55. (888) 313-0936.

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. Adults, $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., Long Beach. 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.

Del Mar Antique Show West and Green Meets Green Expo Scour more than 260 antiques dealers for fine antiques and collectibles, including glass, pottery, paper ephemera, crystal, jewelry, art, silver and Americana. The Green Expo will feature the latest and most innovative companies dedicated to producing sustainable products. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $8. (800) 943-7501.

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

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.

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 the 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.

Grand National Roadster Show Hot rod fans will delight in this 61st celebration of automotive derring-do. Features more than 500 custom cars, trucks, classics, motorcycles and hot rods competing for awards, plus appearances by Tim Allen of “Home Improvement,” Chip Foose of “Overhaulin” and James Hetfield of Metallica. www.rodshows.com. Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Fri., noon-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; next Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Adults, $20; children, $10. Parking: $9 for general, $12 for preferred. (877) ROD-SHOW.

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., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $5. (909) 593-2862.

20th Annual High Desert Bridal, Quinceneara and Prom Expo Browse hundreds of dresses, tuxes, decorations, cakes, limousine services and cosmetics and hair options at this one-stop planning expo. www.highdesertpeople.com. San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St., Victorville. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; next Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. (760) 241-5099.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour Visit the final resting places of silver screen luminaries such as Cecil B. DeMille, Marion Davies and Tyrone Power at this guided overview of the cemetery and its most famous residents. cemeterytour.com. Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Sat., noon. $12. (818) 517-5988.

The History of Radio Broadcasting Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society hosts this informative lecture about the history of radio broadcasting, which began in 1920 with Pittsburgh radio station KDKA. Saugus Train Station, Heritage Junction, at William S. Hart Park, 24107 Newhall Ave., Newhall. Sat., 2 p.m. Free. (661) 254-1275.

Seek Out Hidden Gems: Art & Architecture Scavenger Hunt Out of the Box Events presents this fun and fact-filled scavenger hunt in downtown L.A. Highlights of this urban safari include the building whose blueprint was a ouija board, little-known passageways and the world’s largest abstract mural. Prizes are awarded to the winning team. www.outoftheboxevents.net. Pershing Square Park, 532 S. Olive St., L.A. Sat., 2-5 p.m. $25. (323) 799-1374.

U.S. Weight Category Karate Championships Kyokushin Karate, a full-contact martial art imported from Japan, hosts its energetic annual tournament. www.karateuswc.org. Aratani/Japan America Theatre, 244 S. San Pedro St., L.A. Next Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $20. (213) 680-7947.

Public Star Party The Los Angeles Astronomical Society joins the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers for a program that introduces families to the sun, moon, visible planets and other celestial objects using a variety of professional telescopes. www.griffithobservatory.org. Griffith Observatory, 2800 E. Observatory Road, L.A. Next Sun., 2-9:45 p.m. Free. (213) 473-0800.