Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, July 6-13.
EVENTS
Music Center’s Dance DTLA: Have fun learning new dance steps when expert dance instructors provide dance lessons and DJs spin the tunes, 7-11 p.m. on Fridays through Aug. 18. West African Dance, 7-11 p.m. July 7. Lessons are free. No dancing experience required. Food and beverages will be available for purchase (no outside food or drink allowed). Upcoming: Reggaetón, July 14; Country Line Dancing, July 21; Samba, July 28; Afro-Cuban Rumba and Cuban Rhythms, Aug. 4; Disco, Aug. 11; Bollywood, Aug. 18. Check the website for instructors and DJs. Dances are subject to change. Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.musiccenter.org/dancedtla
Open House at Southern California Genealogical Society Family Research Library: Volunteers are available to discuss resources for searching for information for creating a family tree, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 8. Location, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank. Email: [email protected]. www.scgsgenealogy.com
Things That Aren’t Here Anymore – San Fernando Valley: Participants will watch the KCET documentary “Things That Aren’t Here Anymore” followed by a talk by writer and historian Mary Mallory on locations in the San Fernando Valley, 1 p.m. July 8. West Valley Regional Branch Library, 19036 Vanowen St., Reseda. 818-345-9806. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/things-that-arent-here-anymore
How the West Was Sung: A presentation on country music from 1850 to the present, 2 p.m. July 8. Chatsworth Branch Library, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. Details: tinyurl.com/4njvp8r3
Kittens: A representative from Best Friends discusses how shelters take care of kittens, the supplies they need and tips on how to care for a kitten of your own, 3:30 p.m. July 8. Granada Hills Branch Library, 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. Details: www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/best-friends-kittens
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