Films & Programs

SILK ROAD

Presentation

Travel guide Yue Chi of Overland Adventures will present “Drive the Silk Road.”

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

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

GREECE

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Greece: Chosen by the Gods.”

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) 285-6840

SNOWSHOEING

Presentation

Experts will offer tips on snowshoe basics such as gear, footwear and clothing. Snowshoe travel techniques and skills will be discussed as well as favorite local snowshoe destinations.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI stores in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.; Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St.; and Rancho Cucamonga, 12218 Foothill Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia; (909) 646-8360 for Rancho Cucamonga; (818) 831-5555 for Northridge.

ADVENTURE

Movie

Episodes 5 and 6 of the “First Ascent” film series following climbers to locations around the globe.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (818) 345-4266.

NATURAL SCIENCE

Presentation

Experts from UC Santa Barbara will discuss “Indications of Spring: Plants and Climate Change.”

When, where: 7 p.m. Friday at the Black Rock Canyon Campground Visitor Center, 9800 Black Rock Canyon, Yucca Valley.

Admission, info: Free. (760) 367-5535.

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

Workshop

Topics to be covered include finding inexpensive accommodations, visas and other travel tips.

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