Films & Programs: ‘The Voodoo Trail’ through West Africa

AFRICA

Presentation

Adventurer James Michael Dorsey will present “The Voodoo Trail,” about his travels through West Africa to document voodoo practices.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

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

SOUTH AMERICA

Movie

In “180° South,” adventurer Jeff Johnson retraces Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins’ 1968 journey to Patagonia.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Adventure 16 store in Los Angeles, 11161 W. Pico Blvd.; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the store in Oceanside, 2002 South Coast Highway.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574 for Los Angeles; (760) 966-1700 for Oceanside.

ITALY

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Italy: Capri, Lake Maggiore.”

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.

CALIFORNIA

Workshop

Learn about desert hiking in California, including the best destinations and gear.

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

Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia; (818) 831-5555 for Northridge.

GEO-CACHING

Workshop

Learn about geo-caches in Orange County, including GPS basics and how to find a local geo-cache.

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

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

ASIA

Presentation

World travelers Harold and Beverly Griffith will present “Borneo’s Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei.”

When, where: Noon Saturday at El Coyote Mexican Café, 7312 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles.

Admission, info: $18.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to (323) 578-3601.

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