Events

Ballroom Dancing (Granada Pavilion, 11128 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, [818] 366-1805). Sat., 6:30-11:30 p.m. Live band and DJ. Lessons and refreshments included. $10.

Bicycle Rides (Cal State Northridge parking lot, Nordhoff Street and Darby Avenue, [818] 347-6148). The San Fernando Valley Bicycle Club (https://www.sfvbc.org) offers group rides Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m. Free.

Big Band (Leon’s Steak House, 10945 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 762-1958). Big band jazz Wed., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Square Dance (Patrick Henry Middle School, 17340 San Jose St., Granada Hills, [818] 363-2698). The Lads ‘n’ Lassies host a dance Sat., 8-10:45 p.m. $5.

TV Tickets (Audiences Unlimited, 100 Universal City Plaza, Building 153, Universal City, [818] 753-3470). Free tickets to more than 40 TV shows.

Comedy

Comedy Schmomedy (Nudie’s Custom Java, 11651 Riverside Drive, Valley Village, [818] 973-3169). Robin Roberts hosts her weekly stand-up comedy show Wed., 8 p.m. No cover.

HeadGames L. A. (Jewel Box Theatre, 10426 Magnolia Blvd., Toluca Lake, [818] 760-4585). Improv comedy. Sun., 8 p.m. Indefinitely. $10.

L. A. Cabaret (17271 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 501-3737). Comedy nightly, with headliners Fri.-Sat. Show times and covers vary. $10.

L. A. Connection Comedy Theatre (13442 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 784-1868). Comedy Thur.-Mon. Show times and covers vary.

Lester McFwap’s Innuendo & Out the Other (Raven Playhouse, 5233 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [310] 226-7047). Sketch comedy troupe Lester McFwap’s new show. Thur., 8 p.m. Ends June 29. $10.

Marie Callender’s (27630 The Old Road, Valencia, [805] 259-2291) presents J. R.’s Comedy Club, Fri.-Sat., 9 p.m. $10 cover.

Opiate of the Masses (Ventura Court Theater, 12417 Ventura Court, Studio City, [818] 754-1787). The comedy troupe ‘s new show “It Came From Terror Swamp” Sat., 7 and 10 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends July 30. $15.

Kids’ Stuff

American Heroes: The Wright Brothers (Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-3691, Ext. 5). A family musical, Sat., 3:30 p.m. Indefinitely. $7-$10.

Autry Museum of Western Heritage (4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, [323] 667-2000) features the Los Angeles Times’ Children’s Discovery Gallery. Free admission the second Tuesday of each month. Hours: Tue.-Wed., Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $7.50 general; $5 seniors and students; $3 ages 2-12; under 2 free.

Big Tush, Little Tush (Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-3691, Ext. 5). A family musical, Sat., 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 3 and older. Indefinitely. $7-$10.

Children’s Nature Institute offers guided nature walks and hikes for families with children 8 and under. (310) 364-3591. $5.

Fallbrook Mall (6633 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills, [818] 340-5871) offers “Wednesdays Are for Kids” show, Wed., 11 a.m. Free.

L. A. Cabaret (17271 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 501-3737). A variety show for children, some Sundays, 1:30 p.m. $12; includes refreshments. Reservations required.

L. A. Connection Comedy Theatre (13442 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 784-1868). “Comedy Improv by Kids for Kids,” Sun., 3:30 p.m. Parties can be arranged. $7.

Media City Center (201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 566-8617). “Kid City” every other Thur., 11 a.m.; free in center court.

Theme Parks, Zoos

Los Angeles Zoo (Griffith Park at Ventura and Golden State freeways, [323] 644-6400 or https://www.lazoo.org). Attractions include “Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains,” river otters, black bears, “World of Birds” and “Animals and You.” Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8.25 adults; $5.25 ages 65 and older; $3.25 ages 2-12.

Moorpark College Teaching Zoo (7075 Campus Road, [805] 378-1441). A collection of 160 exotic animals, including lions, tigers, kangaroos, baboons, apes and sea lions. $4 general; $3 seniors; $2 ages 2-12. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekdays by appointment.

Six Flags Magic Mountain (Magic Mountain Parkway, Golden State Freeway, Valencia, [818] 367-5965 or [661] 255-4111). The park features its new mega-coaster Goliath, plus Riddler’s Revenge, a stand-up roller coaster and more than 100 other rides, shows and attractions, including Superman the Escape, which the park touts as the world’s fastest and tallest roller coaster. Also featured are Batman & Robin Live Action Show, Gotham City Backlot and Batman: The Ride; Bugs Bunny World for small children; Flashback, Psyclone, Ninja, Viper and Colossus roller coasters. Opens daily at 10 a.m. Closing hours vary. $19.95-$39. Combo ticket for Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor, $49.99.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (Magic Mountain Parkway, Golden State Freeway, Valencia, [818] 367-5965 or [661] 255-4111). Themed water park features more than 22 water slides including Black Snake Summit and Bamboo Racer, plus other attractions, such as Lizard Lagoon and Reptile Ridge. Also, Shipwreck Shores family activity area and Castaway Cove, a pirate-themed water play area for small children. Open daily, 10 a.m.; closing hours vary. $19.99; $12.99 ages 55 and older and children under 4 feet tall; ages 2 and younger free. Parking $6. Combo ticket for Hurricane Harbor and Magic Mountain, $49.99. Closes Oct. 1.

Universal Studios Hollywood (Hollywood Freeway at Lankershim Boulevard, Universal City, [818] 508-9600). Newest attraction is Rugrats Magic Adventure. Other attractions include Terminator 2: 3-D; Jurassic Park: The Ride; Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular; Back to the Future; Backdraft; E. T. Adventure; A Tribute to Lucy; Earthquake--The Big One; and King Kong. CityWalk features street performers and entertainment-themed restaurants and shops. Open daily, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $41; $36 ages 60 and older; $31 ages 3-11; under 3 free.

Theater

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Additional Particulars (Third Stage, 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 842-4755). New comedy about small-town residents who aspire to greater rewards in life than those offered by the firm they work for. By Ed Simpson. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Ends July 22. $15.

The Ascension of Lili (Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, [818] 762-7488). David H. Vowell’s comedy about beauty, age, sex and suicide. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 and 7 p.m. Ends July 8. $15.

Aspirin & Elephants (Stage Door Theatre, 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, [818] 889-5209). Jerry Mayer’s comedy runs Thur., 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; also, 2 p.m. matinee July 9. Ends July 15. $10-$12. A dinner-show combo available Thur. and Sun., $15.

Ballad Hunter (Road Theatre Company, Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 759-3382). Jenny Laird’s play about three generations of women who live on an isolated Appalachian mountain and believe their world is cursed. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends Sun. $16.

Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde (Gene Bua Acting for Life Theatre, 3435 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 781-1736 [Japanese]; [818] 997-0571 [English]). Japanese American Players’ bilingual production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s horror classic. English: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; July 9, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Japanese: Sun., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; July 7-8, 8 p.m. Ends July 9.

Elinor Adjusting (Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. E., [323] 851-7977). Bridget Hanley is a widow reentering the world of work in Eugene Pack’s romantic comedy. Also with Lee Meriwether. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 and 7 p.m. Ends Sun. $15.

Jews Without Money (American Renegade Theatre, 11136 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 763-1834). Yabo Yablonsky’s seriocomic play about first-generation Americans in a tough Jewish ghetto in postwar Brooklyn. Previously produced as “Cracks in the Sidewalk.” Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Ends July 16. $18.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Canyon Club Dinner Theater, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, [818] 879-5016). Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical Fri.-Sat., 6:30 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m. Ends Sun. Tickets include show, meal and beverage. $12-$25.

The King and I (Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale, [818] 244-8481). Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m. Ends July 8. $16-$19.

Mrs. Disney (Lionstar Theatre, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 346-6277). Francis Creighton performs his new solo show. Sun., 3 p.m. Indefinitely. Donation.

N----- With Attitudes . . . and Big Guns (Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Center, 11006 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 761-0704). Drama set in 1979, about what happens to nine black National Guardsmen on weekend maneuvers with a master sergeant with a grudge. With Ty Granderson Jones. By African American playwright B.K. Willerford, directed by Pamela Hall. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends July 9. $18.

One-Act Festival 2000 (Creative Center, 11223 1/2 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 763-0323). Two serious comedies--”Sorry” by Timothy Mason, about an unusual encounter between two lonely people; and “Birds of a Feather Stuck Together” by Jackie Lewis, about the light and dark sides of being human. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. Ends July 29. $12.

R.U.R. (Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 769-7529). Robots replace humans in the classic sci-fi fantasy exploration of morality in the face of technology, by Karel Capek, originator of the word “robot.” Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Ends July 29. $16.

70 Sucks (Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Center, 11006 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 761-0704). Veteran comedian Sammy Shore performs Rudy DeLuca’s solo show. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends Aug. 6. $15.

The Taming of the Shrew (Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, [310] 455-3723). The rustic, outdoor amphitheater continues its 2000 summer season with the Bard’s comedy, Sun., 4 p.m. Ends Sept. 24. $7-$20.

The Three Sisters (El Portal Center, Circle Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 508-4200, [800] 233-3123). Chekhov’s romantic classic about three women in a remote Russian town, dreaming of the freedom and romance they’re sure awaits them in Moscow. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. Ends Sun. $20.

Welcome Home, Soldier: A Tribute to the Vietnam Veterans; Baby Dance; My Thing of Love; Light Sensitive (Playhouse West 1, 4250 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, and Playhouse West 2, 10634 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 971-7191). Several plays in repertory. Call for show times. Indefinitely. Free.

A Widow’s Kiss, Plus Two Others (Bitter Truth Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-9702). Three short plays about women’s issues by Christine Rosensteel-Savalla, presented by Theatre of Hope for Abused Women. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 7 p.m. Ends July 9. $12.

Writing on the Wall (Bitter Truth Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-9702). An art therapist works with girls and young women in a correctional youth camp. By Janet Bernson and Julia Parmenter. Sun., 2 p.m. Ends July 16. $12.

Arts

Openings

Soho Gallery (12206 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 766-5579). Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. “The Summer Show,” a group exhibit. Ends Aug. 8.

Viva Gallery (8516 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, [818] 576-0775). Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thur.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Selected Images by Friends of Warren King. Ends July 22. Also, paintings in the Salon.

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Art Experience (11830 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 506-7804). Tue.-Sun., 3-5:30 p.m. “Drive By Art” by Susan Manders.

B & R Gallery (17720 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, [805] 298-2038). Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Contemporary artists’ works.

Bigoudi International Gallery (21720 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, [818] 887-3627). Hair salon and art gallery. Tue., Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. “Dreams of DispLAcement” a solo show by L.A. artist Alfredo de Batuc. Ends Sat.

Borstein and Platt Galleries (University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, [310] 476-9777). Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “Transformations: The Nature of Abstraction” by Tom S. Fricano. Ends July 9.

Brand Library Art Galleries (1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, [818] 548-2051). Tue., Thur., 1-9 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. The Los Angeles Printmaking Society’s Juried Membership Exhibition 2000. Ends July 7.

Cal State Northridge (18111 Nordhoff St., [818] 677-5768). Lobby gallery in the Performing Arts Center; open for viewing one hour before performances. “French Theater Posters of the Early 20th Century.” Ends Aug. 27.

Decker Studios (7400 Ethel Ave., North Hollywood, [818] 503-9913). Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The fine arts foundry and atelier will display bronze reliefs by husband and wife team Ynez Johnston and John Berry, plus works by Rico Lebrun and Sanford Decker. Ends July 28.

Eclectic Cafe Gallery (5156 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 760-2233). Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight. A variety of art on display. Indefinitely.

Grant Lashley Gallery / Studio (4860 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, [818] 761-8159). Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; evenings by appointment. Mixed-media wall sculptures and cold-cast bronze sculptures by Lashley. Demonstrations of the casting process by appointment. Indefinitely.

Malter Galleries (17005 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 784-7772). Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Specializing in Egyptian and classical antiquities; pre-Columbian, African and South Pacific art; ancient coins and related literature.

Orlando Gallery (18376 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 705-5368). Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Around the Sea,” works by Golda Sirota, and “The Originality Series” by Catherine Bennaton. Ends Fri.

Utopia Design Gallery (12212 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 755-9030). Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “The Male Form,” featuring work by Michael Saul and Jerry Digney. Ends Fri.

Museums

Air Force Flight Test Center Museum (Building 7211, Edwards Air Force Base, [805] 277-8050) offers exhibits about the history of the base and flight testing that include aircraft, models, engines, flight-test hardware and personal memorabilia. Tue.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Antelope Valley Indian Museum (15700 E. Avenue M, Lancaster, [661] 946-3055) features Native American collections, a self-guided nature trail and gift shop. $2 general; $1 ages 6-12. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Autry Museum of Western Heritage (4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, [213] 667-2000) offers exhibits, children’s events and a theater, store and cafe. Regular museum admission: $7.50 general; $5 students and seniors; $3 ages 2-12. Free admission the second Tuesday of each month. Hours: Tue.-Wed., Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Blackbird Airpark (25th Street East and Avenue P, Palmdale, [805] 277-8050) has the world’s only display of two Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy planes. Other exhibits include jet engines and aircraft hardware. Free. Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bolton Hall Museum (10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga, [818] 352-3420). Sun., Tue., 1-4 p.m. “Bring a Bag of Cement and a Trowel,” an exhibit focusing on early stonemasons of the area and the work they left behind. Ends Aug. 31. Exhibits of Native American artifacts, farm tools and photos of early settlers in the Sunland-Tujunga area.

Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Museum (7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park, [818] 346-4317). Historical displays in the former 1933 firehouse. Open the second and fourth Sundays of the month, 2-4 p.m.

Chatsworth Museum (Chatsworth Park South, 10385 Shadow Oak Drive, [818] 882-5614 or [818] 341-3053). Tours of historic Hill-Palmer House and garden, agricultural exhibits, photographs and pioneer memorabilia. Free. First Sunday of the month, 1-4 p.m.; group tours by appointment.

Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex (1015 W. Olive Ave. and 115 N. Lomita St., Burbank, [818] 841-6333). Includes “History of Lockheed” exhibit, Warner Bros.’ original “The Jazz Singer,” the Ray Sense room, a refurbished Victorian home, Disney and NBC studio exhibits, camera collection and antique cars. Free. Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Nethercutt Collection at San Sylmar (15180 Bledsoe St., Sylmar, [818] 367-2251), formerly the Merle Norman museum, offers free guided tours, featuring classic and antique automobiles, mechanical musical instruments and a Wurlitzer pipe organ. No children under 12. Reservations required. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Skirball Cultural Center and Museum (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Bel-Air, [310] 440-4500), designed to reflect the story of the Jewish people, with an emphasis on the American experience, offers exhibits, concerts, lectures, film and video screenings, symposiums and other programs for people of all faiths. “Sigmund Freud: Conflict and Culture” runs through July 25. $8 general; $6 seniors and students; free under 12. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Travel Town Museum (Ventura and Golden State freeways, Griffith Park, [213] 662-5874). Outdoor transportation museum with a focus on western U. S. rail history. “Firefighting in Los Angeles: 1869-1940” continues indefinitely. Free. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. and holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Valley College Historical Museum (13163 Burbank Blvd., Valley Glen, [818] 781-1200, Ext. 373). Artifacts, clothing and photos from the Native American, ranching and farming eras, and movie-making exhibits. Free. Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.

Western Hotel Museum (557 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, [805] 723-6250) has displays on Antelope Valley history, Native Americans, the coming of the railroad and the hotel, dating from 1889. Free. Fri.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.

West Valley Museum (Woodland Hills Branch Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd., [818] 992-6814). Photos and memorabilia concerning the history of the west San Fernando Valley. Mon., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tue., Thur., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed., Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

William S. Hart Museum (24151 San Fernando Road, Newhall, [805] 254-4584). Guided tours of the famed western screen star’s 1927 home are given every half-hour. Free. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Exhibit of barnyard animals daily, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Music

Pop & Rock

Aftershock (11345 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 752-9833) presents salsa tonight at 8.

Blue Saloon (4657 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-4644) offers live music several nights a week.

Callahan’s Lounge (7557 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, [818] 786-9542) has live music Fri.-Sat.

Casa Tequila (20923 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park, [818] 341-8503) has live reggae and Latin music several nights a week.

Clancy’s Crab Broiler (219 N. Central Ave., Glendale, [818] 242-2722) has music on weekends.

Country Club Brewery & Restaurant (19530 Nordhoff St., Northridge, [818] 773-4677) offers pop, classic rock and top 40.

Little Rock (5507 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 881-9833) features live rock and blues Tue.-Sat.

Paladino’s (6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 342-1563) offers live music several nights a week.

Reseda Country Club (18419 Sherman Way, Reseda, [818] 881-2988) presents music several nights a week. Cover charge varies.

Riverbottom Cafe (4201 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, [818] 846-2342) offers music Thur.-Sat.

Rusty Pelican (300 Harvey Drive, Glendale, [818] 242-9191) offers salsa Fri.-Sat., jazz Tue.

Sagebrush Cantina (23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, [818] 222-6062) has pop, classic rock and top 40 Fri.-Sun.

Sportsmen’s Lodge (12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 755-5000) features live Latin music for dancing and jazz Fri.-Sun.

Star Lounge (Ramada Inn, 21340 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, [818] 700-8023) offers live rock and blues Thur.-Fri. No cover charge.

Universal Bar & Grill (4093 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-2114) has live blues, R & B and funk several nights a week.

Blues and Swing

B. B. King’s Blues Club (Universal CityWalk, 1000 Universal Center Drive, [818] 622-5464) has live blues and other music nightly.

The ClassRoom (8333 Tampa Ave., Northridge, [818] 885-0250) offers blues several nights a week. Tonight, jam hosted by Country Boy Ruben.

Cozy’s Bar & Grill (14058 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 986-6000) offers live music Mon.-Sat. Cover charges vary. Tonight, Bourbon Jones; Fri., Souleros, Jessie and the Raindogs; Sat., James Intveld.

Smokin’ Johnnie’s (11720 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 760-6631) presents blues several nights a week. Sun., Mostly Bluegrass night. Cover varies.

Country

Crazy Jack’s (4311 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, [818] 845-1121) presents country music Fri.-Sat. Also, Lee Roberts and Jack Ranelli’s 16-piece big band performs Fri., noon-2 p.m.

Cowboy Palace Saloon (21635 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, [818] 341-0166) offers live country nightly. No cover. Tonight, Brian Curtis and Renegade; Fri.-Sat., Billy Tulsa and Psycho Crawdads.

Hideaway (12122 Kagel Canyon Road, San Fernando, [818] 890-1225) has music Fri.-Sat. No cover.

Rockin’ Horse Saloon (7230 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, [818] 347-7668) offers live music Sun., DJs other nights.

Cabarets

Art Cafe (13718 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 905-6566) has a poetry, music and comedy open mike Mondays. No cover.

Barbata’s Steak House (20001 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, [818] 340-5914) offers ballroom dancing to the music of the Chuck Barbata Orchestra, Fri.-Sat.

Barclay’s Coffee & Tea (8976 Tampa Ave., Northridge, [818] 885-7744) presents music several nights a week.

Burbank Bar & Grill (112 N. San Fernando Blvd., [818] 848-9611) offers live music Fri.-Sun.

Cafe Bellissimo (22458 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, [818] 225-0026) has singing servers and other live entertainment Tue.-Sun.

Cafe Cordiale (14015 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 789-1985) has live music Wed.-Sat., starting at 10:30 p.m.

Cha Cha Cha (17499 Ventura Blvd., Encino, [818] 789-3600) offers music Fri.-Sat. Fri., Trespassers William.

Cobalt Cafe (22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, [818] 348-3789) offers jazz, rock, punk and alternative. Fri., Honeywell, Eternity, Qwikdraw.

Coffee Junction (19221 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 342-3405) offers live entertainment Thur.-Sat. Tonight, Richard Burr; Fri., Spyder Blue; Sat., Sleepy James.

Common Grounds (9250 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, [818] 882-3666) has entertainment nightly. Fri., Tribute to Bob Dylan; Sat., Poly Glot; Sun., Steve Naraharra.

Dimples (3413 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, [818] 842-2336) features a singers showcase nightly.

Eagles Coffee Pub (5231 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 760-4212) offers music, games and poetry.

El Encuentro (4633 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 252-3320). Tango dancing Sat., 9:30 p.m. $12.

Exile Books & Music (14925 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 986-6409) presents music on weekends. Sun., open mike. Cover varies.

Furniture Cafe (10644 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 762-6140) presents music Thur.-Sat. nights and during brunch Sun. No cover.

Hallenbeck’s Mainstreet Cafe (5510 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 985-5916) presents live entertainment several nights a week.

Kindness of Strangers coffeehouse (4378 Lankershim Blvd., Universal City, [818] 752-9566) has music during the week and play readings Sun., 5 p.m. Also, “Anything . . . but Stand-Up,” a comedic storytelling show, Wed., 8:30 p.m.

KoKoMo’s (24454 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, [818] 225-8090) features rock, jazz and rap Thur.-Sun.

Library Cafe (10144 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, [818] 505-0930) presents music several nights a week. No cover.

Marcello’s (10825 Oxnard St., North Hollywood, [818] 505-0071) has an opera, Broadway and standards open-mike night for singers Fri.-Sat., 7:30-11 p.m.

Mitch’s Java ‘n’ Jazz (24300 Town Center Drive, Valencia, [805] 287-4500) offers live jazz, blues, folk and alternative rock nightly.

Pasion (12215 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 752-7333) offers dancing with various styles of live music.

Priscilla’s (4150 Riverside Drive, Burbank, [818] 843-5707) offers live music several nights a week.

Queen Mary Show Lounge (12449 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 506-5619) presents a Las Vegas-style female impersonators revue Wed.-Sun.

Sonoma Blue (10962 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 769-0232) offers live music several nights a week. Fri.-Sat., open mike.

Jazz

Baked Potato (3787 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Studio City, [818] 980-1615) has live entertainment nightly.

Beyond the Stars (417 1/2 Brand Blvd., Glendale, [818] 243-7827) presents Latin jazz Fri.-Sat.

Ca’ Del Sole (4100 N. Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 985-4669) presents jazz six nights a week. Tonight, Cathy Segal-Garcia; Fri., Mike Campbell; Sat., Alison Wedding.

Casey’s Tavern (22029 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, [818] 992-9362) offers Dixieland jazz Thur.-Sun.

Charlie G’s (18663 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 344-1191) has jazz Thur.-Sun.

Club DejaVu (224 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, [818] 547-3947) has live music five nights a week.

Fins (23504 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, [818] 223-3467) offers jazz Fri.-Sat.

Fox & Hounds (11100 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 763-7976) presents jazz.

Geri’s World (3425 W. Cahuenga Blvd., Universal City, [323] 851-1350, Ext. 127) has jazz Fri. nights. This week: Marilyn King.

Jax (339 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, [818] 500-1604) offers live jazz nightly. Tonight, Jack Sheldon with his California Cool; Fri., Karen Hernandez; Sun., Dead Ringer.

J. P.’s Money Tree (10149 Riverside Drive, North Hollywood, [818] 769-8800) has live music nightly. No cover.

La Ve Lee (12514 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 980-8158) has Brazilian music and R & B-flavored jazz Tue.-Sat.

Las Hadas Cantina (9048 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, [818] 892-7271) has Joe Vento’s Big Band Jazz All-Stars every Wed.

Monteleone’s West (19337 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, [818] 996-0662) features jazz combos and trios Tue.-Sun. Tonight, Rosanne Limeres, Dave Hughes and Dave Hill; Fri., Marv Robinson, Alexandra Caselli, Jennifer York and Suzanne Morissette.

Mr. B’s (1333 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, [818] 845-1800) presents music several nights a week.

Rocco (2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Bel-Air, [310] 475-9807) presents jazz several nights a week.

Books

Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando Road, Burbank, (818) 558-1383, presents:

* JammyFest story time for youngsters, Thur., 7 p.m.

* Story time with crafts, Sat., 11 a.m.

Barnes & Noble, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino, (818) 380-1636, presents:

* A poetry-reading series, including an open-mike segment and two featured poets, the last Sat. of each month, 7:30 p.m.

* Several programs for youngsters.

Barnes & Noble, 12136 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 505-9528, presents:

* Story time, Sat., 10 a.m.

* Fiction reading group, Mon., 7:30 p.m.

Barnes & Noble, 8800 Tampa Ave., Northridge, (818) 773-0821, presents:

* Story time for children ages 3-7, Thur., 6:30 p.m.

* Toddler time for children ages 2-4, Sat., 10:30 a.m.

Borders Books & Music, 9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge, (818) 886-5443), offers:

* Pajamarama for children ages 4-6, Fri., 7 p.m.

* Sat. story time, 11 a.m.

* Toddler time, Tue., 10:30 a.m.

* Tales for Tots, Wed., 10:30 a.m.

Once Upon a Time, 2284 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, (818) 248-9668, offers:

* Preschool story time, Thur., 4 p.m.

* Book discussion group, the second Tue. of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Pages, 18399 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, (818) 342-6657, a bookstore for children and young adults, presents:

* Story time for children, Sat., 11 a.m.

* “Now I Am 2,” story time for children ages 2-3, first and third Wed. of each month, 10:30 a.m.

Sales

Granada Hills Library, 10640 Petit Ave., (818) 368-5688, holds a used-book sale the third Sat. of each month, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunland / Tujunga Library, 7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, (818) 352-4481, sells used books during library hours: Mon.-Tues., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thur., 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Libraries

BURBANK

Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., (818) 238-5600. Hours: Mon.-Thu., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Buena Vista Branch, 401 N. Buena Vista St., (818) 238-5620. Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Northwest Branch, 3323 W. Victory Blvd., (818) 238-5640. Hours: Mon., Wed.-Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Tue., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

CALABASAS

Calabasas Library, 26135 Mureau Road, (818) 878-9585. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

GLENDALE

Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., (818) 548-2020. Hours: Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Brand Library, 1601 Mountain St., (818) 548-2051. Hours: Tue., Thu., 1-9 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Casa Verdugo Branch, 1151 N. Brand Blvd., (818) 548-2047. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 1-6 p.m.; Wed., 1-8 p.m.; Thu., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Chevy Chase Branch, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Drive, (818) 548-2046. Call for hours.

Grandview Branch, 1535 5th St., Glendale, (818) 548-2049. Hours: Tue., 1-8 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Thu., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Montrose Crescenta Branch, 2465 Honolulu Ave., (818) 548-2048. Hours: Mon., Thu., 1-8 p.m.; Tue., 1-6 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

LA CRESCENTA

La Crescenta, 4521 La Crescenta Ave., (818) 248-5313. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thu., 1-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Canoga Park, 7260 Owensmouth Ave., (818) 887-0320. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thu., 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Chatsworth, 21052 Devonshire St., (818) 341-4276. Hours: Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch, 5211 Tujunga Ave., (818) 766-7185. Hours: Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Encino / Tarzana, 18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, (818) 343-1983. Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Granada Hills, 10640 Petit Ave., (818) 368-5687. Hours: Mon., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tue., Thu., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed., Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Northridge, 9051 Darby Ave., (818) 886-3640. Hours: Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Mid-Valley Regional, 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills. (818) 895-3650. Hours: Mon., Wed.-Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Pacoima, 13605 Van Nuys Blvd., (818) 899-5203. Hours: Mon., Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue., Thu., noon-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Panorama City, 14345 Roscoe Blvd., (818) 894-4071. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thu., 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Platt Branch, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, (818) 340-9386. Hours: Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Porter Ranch, 11371 Tampa Ave., Northridge, (818) 360-5706, 360-3297. Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Sherman Oaks, 14245 Moorpark St., (818) 981-7850. Hours: Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Sunland / Tujunga, 7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, (818) 352-4481. Hours: Mon., Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue., Thu. noon-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sun Valley, 7935 Vineland Ave., (818) 764-7907. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thu., 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sylmar, 13059 Glenoaks Blvd., (818) 367-6102. Hours: Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Valley Plaza, 12311 Vanowen St., North Hollywood, (818) 765-0805. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thu., 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Van Nuys, 6250 Sylmar Ave., (818) 756-8453. Hours: Mon., Wed., 12:30-8 p.m.; Tue., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu.-Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

West Valley Regional Branch, 19036 Vanowen St., Reseda, (818) 345-4393. Hours: Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Woodland Hills, 22200 Ventura Blvd., (818) 887-0160. Hours: Mon., Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tue., Thu., 12:30-8 p.m.; Wed., Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Activities

Bowling

Bowlerland Lanes, 7501 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-midnight; Tue.-Thur., Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-1 a.m. (818) 989-1610.

Canoga Park Bowl, 20122 Vanowen St. Hours: 24 hours daily. (818) 340-5190.

Corbin Bowl, 19616 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. Hours: Sun.-Thur., 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-2 a.m. (818) 996-2695.

Jewel City Bowl, 135 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. (818) 243-1188.

Mission Hills Bowl, 10430 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills. Hours: 9 a.m.-midnight daily. (818) 361-1221.

Rocket Bowl, 9171 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (818) 341-0070.

Sports Center Bowl, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight. (818) 769-7600.

Woodlake Lanes, 23130 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Hours: Sun.-Thur., 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m. (818) 225-7181.

Ice Skating

Ice Chalet, 8750 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City. Mon., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tue., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thu., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. (818) 830-9595.

Iceon Ice Skating and Sports Center, 12385 San Fernando Road, Sylmar. Mon.-Fri., 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Mon., Tue., Thur., Sat.-Sun., 1:15-3:45 p.m.; Wed., Fri., 1:15-4:45 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 7:45-9:45 p.m. with deejay. (818) 833-8881.

Iceoplex, 8345 Hayvenhurst Place, North Hills. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m., 1:30-5:15 p.m.; Wed., 7:30-9:30 p.m. also; Fri., 7:30-9:45 p.m. also; Sat., 1-4 p.m., 7:30-9:45 p.m.; Sun., 1-4:30 p.m. (818) 893-1784.

Pickwick Ice Skating, 1001 Riverside Drive, Burbank. Hours: Mon., Fri., 1:15-5:30 p.m.; Wed., 1:15-5:30 p.m., 8:15-9:45 p.m.; Sat., 2:30-4:30 p.m., 8-10 p.m.; Sun., 2:30-4:30 p.m. (818) 846-0035.

Van Nuys Iceland, 14318 Calvert St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m., 1-5:45 p.m.; Fri., 7:45 p.m.-1 a.m. also; Sat.-Sun., 1-4:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m.-1 a.m. (818) 785-2171.

Roller Skating

Holiday Skating Center, 45431 23rd St. West, Lancaster. Hours: Fri., 7 p.m.-midnight; Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1-4 p.m., 7 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 1-4 p.m., 6:30-9:30 p.m. (805) 945-4543 or (805) 945-4544.

Ice Chalet, 8750 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-2:30 p.m. (818) 830-9595.

Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Hours: Mon., 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tue.-Wed., 8-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 4-6 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-noon, 1:30-4 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m.; Sun., 1:30-4 p.m. (818) 241-3630.

Northridge Skateland, 18140 Parthenia St. Hours: Mon., 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Tue., 10-11 a.m., 8:30-11 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-noon, 3:30-6 p.m., 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri., 7:30-11 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-4:30 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m.; Sun., 12:30-4:30 p.m., 7-10 p.m. (818) 885-7655.

Sherman Square Entertainment Center, 18430 Sherman Way, Reseda. No public skating; private parties and roller hockey only. (818) 345-6902 or (818) 344-0866.

Miniature Golf

Mountasia, 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita. Hours: Mon.-Thur., noon-9 p.m.; Fri., noon-midnight; Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (805) 253-4386.

Sherman Oaks Castle Park, 4989 Sepulveda Blvd. Hours: Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight. (818) 756-9459.

Golf

Courses open daily, sunrise to sunset, unless noted otherwise.

Balboa, 16821 Burbank Blvd., Encino. Par 70, 6,359 yards. (818) 995-1170.

De Bell, 1500 Walnut Ave., Burbank. Par 71, 5,633 yards. (818) 845-5052 or (818) 845-0022.

Encino, 16821 Burbank Blvd., Par 72, 6,863 yards. (818) 995-1170.

Hansen Dam, 10400 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima. Par 72, 6,700 yards. (818) 899-2200.

Harding, 4730 Crystal Spring Drive, Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Par 72, 6,536 yards. (213) 663-2555.

Knollwood, 12040 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Par 72, 6,500 yards. (818) 831-1366.

Lindero Country Club, 5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills. Nine-hole course, par 29, 1,676 yards. (818) 889-1158.

Los Robles, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Par 70, 6,134 yards. (805) 495-6171.

Rancho Sierra, 47205 60th St. East, Lancaster. Nine-hole course, par 35, 2,600 yards. (805) 946-1080.

Simi Hills, 5031 Alamo St., Simi Valley. Par 71, 6,509 yards. (805) 522-0803.

Van Nuys, 6550 Odessa Ave. Nine-hole course, par 30, 1,691 yards; 18-hole, par 54, 2,181 yards. Open until 10 p.m. (818) 785-8871.

Verdugo Hills, 6433 La Tuna Canyon Road, Tujunga. Par 54, 1,805 yards. Open until 10:30 p.m. (818) 352-3161.

Vista Valencia, 24700 W. Trevino Drive, Santa Clarita. Par 61, 4,160 yards. (805) 253-1870.

Westlake Golf Course, 4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Par 67, 5053 yards. (805) 495-8437.

Wilson, 4730 Crystal Spring Drive, Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Par 72, 6,942 yards. (213) 663-2555.

Woodley Lakes, 6331 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. Par 72, 6,800 yards. (818) 780-6886.

Attractions

Sylmar Hang Gliding Flight Park (12600 Gridley St., Sylmar, [818] 988-0111) Spectators can view hang gliders and para-gliders in flight almost any day, 1-5 p.m. weather permitting. Free.

Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank, is a 73-acre public facility equipped for boarding, training and showing horses. For events and activities, call (818) 840-9066.

Lake Balboa Park, 6200 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, offers paddle-boating Saturdays and Sundays; call for schedule. Each boat seats four. Life vests provided; lifeguard on duty. $10 per hour; $7 for 30 minutes. The park is open sunrise to sunset. (818) 756-9743.

Miscellany

Tours

Bird’s Nest Tours, Whiteman Airport, 12653 Osborne St., Pacoima. Sightseeing over Los Angeles area and coastline in World War I-era open-cockpit biplane. By reservation. (818) 753-0070. $90 for half-hour tour, $150 for one hour.

Burbank Airport, 2627 N. Hollywood Way, offers a 1 1/2-hour walking tour by appointment only. (818) 840-8840, Ext. 400. Free.

Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., offers tours of its Delmar T. Oviatt Library for interested groups by appointment only. (818) 677-2277. Free.

Guide Dog School Tours, Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoaks Blvd., Sylmar. Tours of breeding and training facility, Tue.-Wed., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations required. (818) 362-5834. Free.

Tours of Historical Jewish L. A. Reservations required. Call for schedule. (818) 994-0213.

NBC Studio Tour, 3000 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank. 70-minute tour offers a look at TV production. No reservations; first come, first served. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets for show tapings available. (818) 840-3537. $7 general; $3.75 children 5-12; younger than 5 free.

Van Nuys Airport, 16461 Sherman Way, offers 75-minute tours of its facilities. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 and 11 a.m.; and some Sat., except holidays. Reservations required. (818) 785-8838. Free.

Santa Clarita Post Office, 28201 Franklin Parkway, offers free day and evening tours by appointment only. Call weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 294-7635.

Warner Bros. Studios, 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, offers its two-hour VIP tour every hour on the hour. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays. The tour, geared toward adults, is an educational look at the way motion pictures are made. Watching filming is not a regular feature; no cameras or children younger than 8 allowed. Reservations required. (818) 954-1744. $30.

Historic Sites

Andres Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, is the home of the San Fernando Valley Historical Society’s research library. Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (818) 365-7810.

Brand Library and Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, is a 488-acre hillside estate that the city of Glendale acquired in the mid-1940s. Built more than 90 years ago as the home of Leslie C. Brand, the library’s design was based on the East India Pavilion at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The 10-room mansion has Tiffany windows, silk damask wall coverings and carved woodwork from Italy. The library is stocked with 45,000 books on art and music theory, history, criticism and technique; 12,000 compact discs and 30,000 records, plus sheet music and piano rolls. Hours: Tue., Thur., 1-9 p.m.; Wed., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. (818) 548-2051.

The Doctors’ House, Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Restored Queen Anne-Eastlake-style residence built in 1889. Free docent-guided tours Sun., 2-4 p.m. (818) 242-7447.

Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, a national historic monument and a two-story, 1844 Monterey-style mansion restored as a working 19th-century California ranch. The Plummer House was moved there in 1983 from Plummer Park in Hollywood, where it had stood for more than 100 years. Free. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-4 p.m., and by appointment. (818) 222-6511.

Los Encinos State Historical Park, 16756 Moorpark St., Encino. Museum in adobe house on part of the original Encino land grant. Grounds open Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weddings, birthday parties and picnic table reservations require special event permits. (818) 784-4849.

San Fernando Mission, 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, founded in 1797, has self-guided tours daily, 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Docent-guided tours available Sat., 1-3 p.m. Gift shop open until 5 p.m. daily. $4 general; $3 seniors and children 7 to 15; free for children 7 and younger. (818) 361-0186.

Gardens & Parks

Arboretum of Los Angeles County, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. The arboretum features about 5,000 species and varieties of plants on 127 acres, including the largest collection of eucalyptus varieties outside Australia. Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (626) 821-3222. Admission: $5 general; $3 seniors and students; $1 for children 5-12; free for children 4 and younger. Free admission the third Tuesday of each month.

California Nursery Specialties Cactus Ranch, 19420 Saticoy St., Reseda, welcomes visitors Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The ranch has more than 100,000 cactuses and succulents on its 1 1/2-acre site. (818) 894-5694.

Channel Islands National Park, 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, features a native plant garden, observation tower and a visitor center offering exhibits, a tide pool, bookstore and films. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 658-5730.

Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada-Flintridge. Grounds feature a rose garden, camellia forest and Japanese garden. Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (818) 952-4400. $1-$5.

Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Hollywood Hills. Museum of Mexican History and Plaza of Mexican Heritage, statues of Americans from the colonial era through the Civil War. Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (818) 984-1711.

Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Last Supper stained-glass window, painting of the crucifixion and resurrection, art museum. Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (818) 984-1711.

Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. With 15 principal gardens on 150 acres, featuring 14,000 species of plants from around the world. Tue.-Fri., noon-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (626) 405-2100 or (626) 405-2141.$5-$8.50.

Japanese Garden at the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Center, 6100 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, offers guided tours by appointment only. Reservations accepted by phone Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (818) 756-8166.

Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center, 23600 Roscoe Blvd., West Hills. Garden patio, rose garden and picnic area. Also available for weddings, parties, meetings and other events. Use of picnic area is limited to groups of 10 or fewer. Orcutt Historical Society offers tours the last Sunday of the month, 1 p.m. Hours: daily, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (818) 346-7449.

Will Rogers State Historic Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, off Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades. Tours of ranch house, film on Rogers’ life, audio tours of 186-acre grounds, nature center, riding trails. Hours: daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (310) 454-8212.

Outdoors

Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley, offers services for people interested in wildflowers and native plants. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (818) 768-1802.

Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Museum and menagerie representing Southern California ecology, nature trails and a half-mile history trail. Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 259-7721.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area visitors center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hiking, riding, beach activities and nature studies. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (805) 370-2301.

Streisand Center for Conservancy Studies, 5750 Ramirez Canyon Road, Malibu. A one-hour walking tour with tea service, Wednesdays only. Reservations required. $24-$30. (310) 589-2850, Ext. 301.

TreePeople, 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills. Featured on the tours are trails, a tree nursery, gardens, chickens, beehives and tours of Coldwater Canyon Park. Park hours: daily, sunrise to sunset. Nursery hours: Tue., Sat., 2-4 p.m. (818) 753-4600.

William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom offers several free outdoor programs at Sooky Goldman Nature Center, 2500 Franklin Canyon Drive, Upper Franklin Canyon, Beverly Hills. North entrance at Coldwater Canyon Boulevard and Mulholland Drive, across from TreePeople. (310) 858-7272, Ext. 131.

How to Submit Listings

Submissions for Valley Calendar Weekend listings should be sent to James E. Fowler, Los Angeles Times, 20000 Prairie St., Chatsworth, CA 91311, or faxed to (818) 772-3395. Notices must be received at least 14 days before the event. Listings are free, but are printed on a space-available basis.