Films & programs

INDIA

Presentation

Michelle Carlson and Dennis Przywara will show their short film and photos of “The Rickshaw Run,” a 2,000-mile race across India that raises funds for charity.

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

“Waterfalls & Wildflowers: Spring Hikes” will focus on the best spots in Southern California.

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

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

BACKPACKING

Workshop

Learn how to select the right backpacking gear, footwear and clothing.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real, and 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave., Suite 138.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 505-0205 for Tustin: (714) 379-1938 for Huntington Beach

THAILAND

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Palaces of Bangkok.”

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.

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