Films & programs

MIDDLE EAST

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “United Arab Emirates.”

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) 285-6840

CAMPING

Workshop

Experts will offer tips on where to go and what gear you will need to enjoy snowshoeing and winter camping.

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

Info: Free. (714) 505-0205

YOSEMITE

Book signing

Los Angeles Times photographer Mark Boster will sign copies of his book “Four Seasons of Yosemite: A Photographer’s Journey.”

When, where: Noon-2 p.m. Thursday in the Los Angeles Times Globe Lobby, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Barnes & Noble Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade.

Admission, info: The book will be available for sale for $34.95.

EUROPE

Workshop

Veteran travelers will offer tips on budget rail travel in Europe. Topics covered include Eurail passes and overnight and high-speed trains.

When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-6263.

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