Fun is the mission

From Spanish flamenco to French-language films, next weekend has an international vibe.

Los Angeles/ North Hollywood

Dancers, singers, guitarists and percussionists from Spain will perform different programs on two nights during the Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival. The evening at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre will feature “Andalusian Voices” and “Tempo de Luz”; the second at El Portal Theatre concentrates on “Del Fuego y La Memoria.” When: 8 p.m., March 15 in Los Angeles and March 16 in North Hollywood. Cost, info: From $25 on March 15, from $37 on March 16. Familyfriendly. No dogs. (800) 595-4849, laflamencofestival.com

Lompoc

Go back two centuries at Traditional Mission Life Day at La Purísima Mission State Historic Park. Docents and staff members in period costume will demonstrate typical activities of the era. When: 11 a.m. March 17 Cost, info: Adults $6 per car, seniors (63 and older) $5 per car. Familyfriendly. Dogs welcome. (805) 733-3713 (Tuesdays Thurs days ), lat.ms/ missionlife

Long Beach

Take the kids to the 13th Children’s Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Children perform dances from around the world; an international children’s choir and a drumming in a percussion circle are part of the fetivities. When: March 17 and 18 Cost, info: Adults $29.95, seniors (62 and older) $26.95, children (ages 3-11) $17.95, children younger than 3 free. Only service animals permitted. (562) 590-3100, lat.ms/aquariumkidfest

Big Bear

If you’re missing the Winter Olympics, come to the Supergirl Snow Pro at Bear Mountain Resort. The all-women’s pro-am snowboarding contest features Olympic medalists Lindsey Jacobellis and Hannah Teter as cohosts. The festival includes workshops, music and more. When: March 17 and 18 Cost, info: Free. Familyfriendly. Dogs on leash OK. (321) 722-9300, supergirlsnowpro.com Buellton You can sample wine and chili together or separately at the Wine and Chili Festival at the Flying Flags RV Resort. More than 20 cooks and more than 25 wineries will participate. When: Noon March 18 Cost, info: Adults $55, teenagers (13-20) $25, children (12 and younger) $15. Dogs on leash OK. (805) 688-7829, lat.ms/winechilifest

Los Angeles

Practice your French (or read the subtitles) at the ninth Week of French-Language Films at the Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz. Films from Switzerland, Burkina Faso, Canada and more will screen on various nights. When: 7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. film, March 18-23.

Cost, info: Adults from $5. Children are permitted, but most of the films are suitable for ages 13 and older. No dogs. (310) 286-0553, lat.ms/french films