Things to Do

Dance performances in L.A. this week include Urban Bush Women at the Ford and Forever Flamenco at the Fountain

Classic movies, film series and festivals in L.A. this week include “The Big Sleep” and Cinecon 55

An electric-assist bike makes a 33-mile spin around Crater Lake and through the Oregon Cascades a pleasant experience rather than a sweaty grind.

Sunrise Organic Farm in Lompoc brings heirloom cherry tomatoes and other produce to L.A.'s great farmers markets. Get its flowering herbs and make a one-pot pasta dinner.

‘Always Running,’ Luiz J. Rodriguez’s classic book about gang life, comes to life in Boyle Heights

This week’s picks for L.A. book lovers, from the Leimert Park Book Fair to a celebration of strip malls

The last Sunday of each month, the community turns out to celebrate black music, art, community and food at the Leimert Park Art Walk. But you don’t have to wait to explore some of L.A.'s most cherished black-owned businesses tucked into the neighborhood.

A Noise Within’s stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel finds its heart in Michael Manuel’s turn as the Creature.

L.A. County Fair is adding add more shade and misting stations to keep visitors cool.

What’s happening on So Cal’s gardening scene? A succulents symposium, seedling exchange and lessons about mini roses, exotic cacti, fungi and growing fruit

Pasadena Pops salutes Elton John, Heidi Duckler Dance presents new work, Dream Orchestra tackles Verdi’s Requiem and other shows to catch this weekend.

New shows — Tim Burton at the Neon Museum and Atomic Saloon at the Venetian — plus a Hello Kitty Cafe keep Vegas vibrant.