Films & programs

SCOTLAND

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Bonnie Scotland: Castles, Clans, Kilts & Claymores.”

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.

BICYCLING

Presentation

Dominic Gill, author of “Take a Seat,” will discuss his adventures traveling the world by tandem bicycle.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.; and 7 p.m. Thursday; at the store in Rancho Cucamonga, 12218 Foothill Blvd.

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

EGYPT

In “Egypt: Through the Lens With Ralph Velasco,” the photographer will discuss his images and offer photography tips.

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

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

MT. WHITNEY

Workshop

Kurt Wedberg, owner of Sierra Mountaineering International, will offer tips on gear and trip planning for climbing California’s Mt. Whitney.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd.; and 7 p.m. Friday at the store in West Los Angeles, 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

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

EUROPE

Workshop

Learn how to travel Europe by rail, including types of Eurail passes, classes of service, planning an itinerary and more.

When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 Second St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-3413.

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