Leisure, not labor

Irvine

Bring a blanket, pillow or low beach chair to watch “Black Panther” at Movie Nights in the Backyard at Hotel Irvine. When: Aug. 31; doors open 6 p.m. Film starts at dusk. Cost, info: From $10, children 4 and younger free. Blankets available for purchase. No dogs. (877) 614-2137, lat.ms/ hotelirvinemovie

Orange

Tour the world by listening to music played on unique instruments, watching dances and immersing yourself in various cultures at the 46th Orange International Street Fair at Old Towne Orange Plaza. You can try international cuisines; the food and beer booths are run by nonprofits. When: 5-10 p.m. Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 Cost, info: Free. Familyfriendly. No dogs. orange streetfair.org/home-2/

Long Beach

Teenagers can discover what it’s like to be an animal trainer at Aquarium of the Pacific’s threehour job-shadow class. They’ll see what the aquarium’s staff does to take care of sea otters, sea lions and seals. Coolest of all: Teens have the chance to feed adorable sea otters. When: 9 a.m. Sept. 1 Cost, info: $39, teens 13-17 years. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Only trained service dogs. (562) 5903100, lat.ms/jobshadow class

Rancho Cucamonga

The Inland Empire Jazz and Wine Experience at Mountain Vista Winery will present six groups and performers playing several styles of jazz. Check out the marketplace, food vendors and local wines. The event benefits Service in Action, an art and music program for youth. When: 2 p.m. Sept. 1 Cost, info: $35 in advance, then from $40; Paint & Sip, advance, $63, otherwise $70. Age 21 and older (Paint & Sip). Only service dogs. (657) 204-6249, iejazz experience.com

Hollywood

Pacific Opera Project’s goal is to “make opera accessible, affordable, and, most of all, entertaining,” so it’s presenting “Carmen” (sung in French with English supertitles) at the outdoor Ford Theatres. You can picnic at your seat. When: 8 p.m. Sept. 1 Cost, info: From $24 plus fees. Only service animals. (323) 461-3673, lat.ms/fordthetrecarmen

San Juan Capistrano

Immerse yourself in Native American storytelling at Mission San Juan Capistrano as Jacque Tahuka-Nunez, descended from Orange County’s Acjachemen people, tells stories about traditional life through song, dance and games. Her son, Jackson, will play the flute and dance. When: 1 p.m. Sept. 2 Cost, info: Adults $10, seniors (60 and older) $9, children (4-11 years) $7, children (3 and younger) free. Only service dogs. (949) 234-1300, lat.ms/ sanjuanstorytelling