EVENTS

Compiled by Jason Gelt PCC Flea Market More than 500 vendors gather on the first Sunday of every month to sell everything from antiques, collectibles, books, toys, clothes and more. Vinyl record enthusiasts will delight in the more than 50 used-record and music sellers, located on the third floor of the parking structure. www.pasadena.edu. Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles. Today, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (626) 585-7906.

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. Today, 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 everything from records, to furniture, and 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.

Festival of Whales Celebration Focus on new discoveries in marine research with edifying learning labs at this celebration of the sea’s biggest mammal. Visitors will have the opportunity to listen to underwater whale sounds, enjoy hands-on activities, listen to guest speakers and create children’s crafts. www.ocean-institute.org. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive , Dana Point. Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adult $6.50, Children $4.50. (949) 496-2274.

Los Angeles County Irish Fair & Celtic Music Festival Enjoy traditional Irish music, dance and song and food, an Irish pride parade featuring the 42nd Highland Pipers, sheep herding and Connemara Pony demonstrations and an Irish marketplace. Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adult $18, Children under 12 free. (562) 531-3150.

Manifest Equality This high profile pop-up exhibition supports equal rights for the gay and lesbian community with live entertainment and a plethora of arts-related events. Participating artists include Barry McGee, Ron English, Shepard Fairey and Eric Otto. www.manifestequality.com. Manifest Equality, 1341 Vine St., Los Angeles. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

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.

The Ventura Gem Show The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents two days of educational exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils, and meteorites. Additional activities include jewelry making demonstrations, children’s activities, silent auctions and door prizes. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 659-3577.

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.

Hollywood Police Activities League Oscar Party and Fundraiser Hollywood PAL salutes tinseltown with a VIP Oscar viewing party and fundraiser steps away from the Red Carpet at The Hollywood Museum. Proceeds benefit the Hollywood Police Activities League, a community-based crime prevention program. www.wantickets.com/pal. The Hollywood Museum, 1660 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. Today, 3-9 p.m. Reserved seating $150, Reserved lounge area for 6-8 guests $1,000. (866) 926-8499.

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.

Laguna Beach Art Walk A self-guided tour of more than 30 galleries is offered the first Thursday of each month. Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. Thu. Free. (949) 683-6871.

Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk Art enthusiasts flock to the historic core’s gallery row for an evening of live music, literary events, impromptu performances, and of course art on view in dozens of galleries. Downtown Los Angeles Area. Thu., 7-11 p.m. Free. (213) 784-2598.

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. Poles and orange bags are available to help with the task. Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion, Los Angeles. Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $5. (909) 593-2862.

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.

Rose Bowl Flea Market More than 2,500 vendors gather on the second Sunday of every month. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Next Sun., 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10-$15; $20 early entrance at 5 a.m. (323) 560-7469.

International Women’s Rights Day Celebration This 60th birthday tribute to long-time L.A. feminist organizer, Muffy Sunde, features roasts and toasts by labor, immigrants right and civil liberties advocates, plus jazz and a home-cooked Japanese buffet at 5 p.m. www.radicalwomen.org. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Next Sun., 2 p.m. $9 donation . (323) 732-6416.

L.A. St. Patrick’s Day Festival Barcelona Enterprises celebrates Irish heritage with food, live music, dance, sing-alongs and authentic beer, wine and spirits. Taglyan Complex, 1201 N. Vine St., Los Angeles. Next Sun., 2-7 p.m. $155 donation. (213) 915-8003.

Whale’s Tale Tall Ship Sailing Adventure Participants will enjoy an exciting tall ship sail and gain new insight on our evolving relationship with the ocean and the whales that travel our California coastline. www.ocean-intitute.org. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive , Dana Point. Next Sun., 2-4:30 p.m. Adult $40, Children $23. (949) 496-2274.