Films & programs

PAKISTAN

Slide show

Pakistan- based photojournalist Mobeen Ansari will present a slide show of his work featuring people, landscapes and architecture across the country.

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

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

GRAND CANYON

Slide show

Experience the Grand Canyon below the rim in this slide show that will include a brief history of the canyon, information about the North Rim and descriptions of backpack trips.

When, where: 7 p. m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd., and Friday at the West Los Angeles store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. ( 818) 345- 4266 for Tarzana; ( 310) 473- 4574 for Los Angeles.

FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

Travel stage

Learn about passports, travel safety and more at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

When, where: 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Saturday and 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. April 10 on the USC campus

Admission, info. Free admission; parking $ 12 in USC lots. events. latimes. com/ festival ofbooks

JOSHUA TREE

Photography

Learn how to take better photographs with your cellphone or point- and- shoot camera. Includes trip into Joshua Tree National Park.

When, where: 8: 30 a. m.- 5 p. m. Sunday at the Oasis Visitor Center, Twentynine Palms.

Admission, info: $ 70. ( 760)

367- 5535

SANTA CRUZ I SLAND

Field class

Naturalists with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will lead a trip to Santa Cruz Island to observe coastal habitats and views.

When, where: 8 a. m. April 23,

Ventura

Admission, info: $ 55 per person, $ 35 age 12 and under. Reserve by April 11; space is limited. ( 310) 548- 7562, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro