Films & programs

FRANCE

Slide show

Author Linda Ballou will read selections and show photos from her new book, “Lost Angel Walkabout: One Traveler’s Tales.”

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

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

CANADA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Canada, East Coast: Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.”

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.

Admission, info: $1 for Beverly Hills residents; $2 for others. (310) 550-4761.

CLIMBING

Workshop

“Winter Climbing in the High Mountains of SoCal” will offer tips on safety, gear and more.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.

Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062.

HIKING

Workshop

Jeremy Eng will share his experiences and images from hiking in Patagonia.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Santa Monica, 402 Santa Monica Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 458-4370.

SOLO TRAVEL

Workshop

“Women Traveling Solo” will cover health, safety, lodging and other topics for women visiting destinations around the globe.

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.