Travel films and programs

TRAVEL

Presentation

Adrian Kalvinskas of Distant Lands will offer a useful look at packing for your next trip, plus teach strategies for getting through security smoothly.

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

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

ASIA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Sri Lanka: The Resplendent Island”

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.

LANGUAGES

Presentation

Learn the most common German vocabulary for shopping, transportation, people, places and things, in an introductory class taught by a Berlitz instructor.

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

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

GRAND CANYON

Workshop

Experts will offer tips on gear, training and resources needed to hike the Grand Canyon.

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

Admission, info: Free. (714) 379-1938.

INDIA

Workshop

Veteran travelers will offer tips on planning, budgeting, health and safety, cultural customs and other topics for first-time travelers to India.

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

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-6263.

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