Films

CHINA

Presentation

Bea Roberts, author of “Vanishing Traditions: Textiles and Treasures From Southwest China,” will discuss village life and traditional costumes and customs of Guizhou as part of the museum’s “Authors on Asia” series.

When, where: 2 p.m. Sunday at Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free with museum admission. RSVP to (626) 449-2742, Ext. 20.

TURKEY

Slide show

Anya Gallardo will share photos and stories of Istanbul and its Spice Bazaar and Blue Mosque, as well as a Bosporus cruise.

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

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

MALTA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Knights of St. John — 3000 BC.”

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

CAMPING

Workshop

Experts offer tips for successful backpacking trips with kids.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Rancho Cucamonga, 12218 Foothill Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (909) 646-8360

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