Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Ventura Gem Show – Ventura Gem and Mineral Society: The society’s 61st annual event includes exhibits of fossils, gems and minerals, demonstrations of lapidary arts and jewelry-making and vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 3. The show also includes children’s activities, door prizes, silent auctions and a plant sale. Proceeds raised go to a local college scholarship in the earth sciences and/or jewelry arts. Free admission. Parking $10 (cash or credit card) if parking at the fairgrounds. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. 805-312-8467. Email: [email protected]. www.vgms.org
Santa Barbara International Orchid Show: The 76th annual show, with the 2024 theme “Orchids — Floral Gems of Nature,” includes garden exhibits, floral arrangements, marketplace of orchid plants, orchid-theme art and photography exhibit, growing supplies and demonstration workshops, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 8-10. Admission $20; free for ages 12 and younger; three-day pass, $30. Earl Warren Show Grounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. Frequently asked questions: bit.ly/41EFgSo. www.sborchidshow.com
MAMA’s Nightmarket – Year of the Dragon: Celebrate the lunar new year at a cultural and food festival, 6 p.m.-midnight March 9. Event includes a lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, DJ and dance floor, karaoke and a mahjong arena. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $35; $99 VIP. A portion of the event’s proceeds go to the Bruce Lee Foundation and Respect Your Elders. The event is presented by Honda. MAMA is an organization based in Los Angeles that puts together events that help to preserve immigrant culture through food. Central Plaza, Chinatown, 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles. mama.co. Details on the event and purchase tickets on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/3bbe9c7n
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