Films & Programs: Kayaking, bicycling and more

KAYAKING

Workshop

Conor Flannery will present “Cause to Paddle: A Solo Kayak Expedition,” about his 2,500-mile journey to Anchorage, with advice on gear, navigation and more.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Manhattan Beach, 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Suite E; 7 p.m. Wednesday in Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St.; and 7 p.m. Thursday in Santa Monica, 402 Santa Monica Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. Register at https://www.rei.com/stores/14 for Manhattan Beach; https://www.rei.com/stores/39 for Northridge; https://www.rei.com/stores/107 for Santa Monica.

BICYCLING

Workshop

An REI employee will share stories, photos and travel tips from his 11-day bicycle trip from San Francisco to Sunset Beach.

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

Admission, info: Free. Register at https://www.rei.com/stores/88.

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

Workshop

Learn the best ways to get to know the people and the places of Australia and New Zealand.

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

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

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