Travel films & programs

ITALY

Presentation

Adrian Kalvinskas will take you on a visual journey through Florence, from the Renaissance to today, as well as other Renaissance cities such as Siena and Pisa.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

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

AFRICA

Presentation

Mountaineer Kurt Wedberg will share tips for summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya, as well as game-viewing safaris on the Serengeti Plains.

When, where: 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles

Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574.

JOSHUA TREE

Field course

Learn skills such as signaling and locating water needed to safely explore the desert landscape

When, where: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center.

Admission, info: $79. (760) 367-5535.

SAN PEDRO

Open house

Discover the Salinas de San Pedro salt marsh with marine educators and naturalists.

When, where: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro

Admission, info: Free. (310) 548-7562

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