Films and programs

EUROPE

Learn the ins and outs of riding the rails in Europe with Distant Lands’ rail agent Susan Hickman.

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

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

SNOWSHOEING

Workshop

Experts will discuss snowshoeing basics such as selecting gear and where to go to get started.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave., and 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave.

Admission, info: Free. Arcadia, (626) 447-1062; Huntington Beach, (714) 379-1938.

GEOLOGY

Field class

Geologist Ted Reeves will discuss fault-related features along the San Andreas in this all-day field class. Includes six-mile walk to Pushawalla Palms.

When, where: 9 a.m. Saturday, Coachella Valley Preserve, 29200 1000 Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms.

Admission, info: $60, (760) 367-5535.

EUROPE

Workshop

Veteran travelers will offer tips on seeing Europe by rail, including Eurail passes, classes of service 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.

LAOS AND BURMA

Pierre Odier will discuss the minority hill tribes of western Laos and the Burma region, including the Khmue, Black Tay and Hmong.

When, where: 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at La Fonda Supper Club, 2501 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

Admission, info: $22 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to (323) 578-3601.

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