Films & Programs

FRANCE

Presentation

Adrian Kalvinskas visits the famous and not-so-famous museums and monuments of Paris and answers questions about renting an apartment in the city and train travel to destinations within easy reach.

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

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

HIKING

Workshop

Justin Lichter will share pictures and stories of his winter hike on the Pacific Crest Trail.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd., and Tuesday at the Los Angeles store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (818) 345-4266 for Tarzana, (310) 473-4574 for Los Angeles.

NEPAL

Presentation

Kuntal Joisher, who survived the April avalanche on Mt. Everest, will share his photo-video journey through the Everest and Manaslu valleys as well as discuss how to help Nepal recover.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 505-0205.

JOSHUA TREE

Field class

Learn all about the venom¿ous and non-venomous snakes that inhabit Southern California deserts.

When, where: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 20. Black Rock Visitor Center

Admission, info: $70. (760) 367-5525

Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to travel@latimes.com.