Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier areas, March 24-31.

Mamma Mia!: Catch the final spring musical of Alverno Heights Academy’s production of the musical by Catherine Johnson, music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjõrn Ulvaeus, 7 p.m. March 24-25. Tickets $20. Lanterman Auditorium, 4491 Cornishon Ave., La Cañada Flintridge. For more information,  626-355-3463. alvernoheightsacademy.org; www.facebook.com/AlvernoHeightsAcademy

Unrivaled: A world premiere of a play by Rosie Narasaki about friendship, rivalry and being a female artist, preview 8 p.m. March 24. Show runs 2 p.m. March 26; 8 p.m. March 30; dates through April 23. Tickets $22 for preview; $47; $42 ages 65 and older; $37 students. Boston Court, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. 626-683-6801. bostoncourt2.wpengine.com/upcoming-events/

Peacock Day: Celebrate Arcadia’s favorite peafowl, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 25. Arrive in peacock cosplay (mind that this is a family event), take a guided walk, pose in a photo booth and sample a special menu (like a churro topped with peacock-colors sugar). Purchase timed admission in advance. Admission is $15 ages 18-61; $11 ages 62 and older and students; $5 ages 5-12. Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 626-821-3222. arboretum.org

America’s Got Talent: Fans 8 and older can be part of the audience at the latest season of “America’s Got Talent” with Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Terry Crews. Fans get an chance to take photos at the judges’ desk, win prizes and influence judges through their cheers. Filming for the show is various times per day on March 25-26, 29-30; April 1-2 and 4-6. Sign up for free tickets on the website: on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Americas_Got_Talent. Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St. www.visitpasadena.com/events/americas-got-talent

Pasadena Senior Games: Registration is open for registration for the “Senior Games,” for adults 50 and older who are welcome to compete in 14 athletic events from archery to tennis. The games run from May 21 to July 15. Previous competition experience not required. Volunteers are also needed for many tasks. Volunteer by calling 626-685-6755 or email sports@pasadenaseniorcenter.org. For more information, 626-795-4331. To register, click on “Activities and Events” and then “Senior Games” on the website,   www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org

Kiss of the Spider Woman: A two-person drama by Manuel Puig, with English translation by Allan Baker, about danger and love in a prison cell, previews 2 p.m. March 26; 7:30 p.m. March 29-30; 8 p.m. March 31. Minimum age: 16. Opening night, 8 p.m. April 1. Show runs various dates through April 23. Tickets $25 and up. Location, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 626-356-3100. www.anoisewithin.org/play/kiss-of-the-spider-woman/

Vroman’s Bookstore:  Local Author Day: Barbara Hanky-Rogers (“It’s a No Grainer Cookbook”). Laurie Markvart (“Somewhere in the Music, I’ll Find Me”) and Kenneth Strange Jr. (“It’s Your Camino — One Couple’s 100-Mile Pilgrimage Across Spain”) discuss their books, 4 p.m. March 26. Nathan Masters discusses “Crooked – The Roaring 20s Tale of a Corrupt Attorney General, a Crusading Senator and the Birth of the American Political Scandal,” 7 p.m. March 28. Jacqueline Winspear discusses “The White Lady,” 7 p.m. March 30. Tara Ison discusses “At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf,” 7 p.m. March 31. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com

Glendora Genealogical Group: Anne Sonner discusses “Tales of Mining in the Old West,” 6 p.m. March 28. Mark Cross will speak about telling a more robust family narrative at 7 p.m. Cross attended the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research in Georgia. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room,333 East Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.

Duarte Farmers Market: is open from 4 to 7:30 p.m. March 29 (and most other Wednesdays). Southeast corner of the Santa Teresita Assisted Living parking lot, 819 Buena Vista St., Duarte. duartechamber.com/duarte-farmers-market. Updates on Facebook: bit.ly/41OI0wJ

At the Huntington: R. Isabela Morales, winner of the 2023 Shapiro Book Prize, discusses her award-winning work “Happy Dreams of Liberty: An American Family in Slavery and Freedom,” 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 29. Morales is a public historian and project manager of the Princeton & Slavery Project and digital projects manager at the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum in Skillman, New Jersey. Free lecture with reservations. Rothenberg Hall at the Huntington, 1151 Oxford Ave., San Marino. huntington.org. Reservations for in-person or to receive a Zoom link: bit.ly/3JCBtwZ

Tour the Rose Bowl: Guided public tours of the Rose Bowl are available at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. March 31. Walk through a National Historic Landmark and see an original 1922 locker room, the Terry Donahue Pavilion, the Press Box and more areas. Tickets $20; $17 ages 65 and older and ages 5-12. VIP group tours are available at other times (check the website). Location, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. 626-437-8558. rosebowlstadium.com/tours

Whittier Women’s Club’s Spring Fling Boutique: More than 30 vendors will be on hand offering baked goods, handmade crafts, Easter and Mother’s Day items, jewelry, beauty items and plants, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1. East Whittier United Methodist Church, 10005 Cole Road, Whittier. 562-857-0955. Email: princessberta@msn.com.

Holy Week preparation: Palm Sunday, April 2, is the beginning of Holy Week. Check local churches for service schedules. At Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Covina, highlights include Palm Sunday services in English and Spanish, with a spring craft and bake sale in the parish hall. A Tenebrae service of shadow and light is set for 6 p.m. April 5; with Taize-style music featured for a Maundy Thursday service at 6 p.m. April 6. Stations of the Cross and an Easter Vigil service completes the week with Easter Sunday on April 9. 626-967-3939. Holy Trinity,100 N. Third Ave., Covina. holytrinitycovina.com; www.holytrinitycovina.com/events/announcements/

Palm Sunday: Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, celebrates the beginning of Holy Week with the congregation of First United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. April 2. Meet in front of the church, collect palm fronds and process into the sanctuary to celebrate as a community. Location, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-796-0157. fumcpasadena.org

You Can Face the Future with Confidence: All 118,000 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses will offer two free programs on the theme, April 1-2. A 30-minute presentation will be held at the Whittier Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 11690 Slauson Ave., Whittier, with a videoconferencing option available. For more information, 562-332-0369. jw.org

Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena: A program of music by Borodin, Dvorak, Godoyan and Mozart, 12:30 p.m. April 4. Performers: soprano Helen Harboyan; pianists Sharon Chan and Anna Ching; Carlos Robles will perform Horn Concerto No. 3 in E Flat. Also, a string quartet with Ellen Buczo, Katie Boyle, Tammy Cognetta and Kim Ruys de Perez. Free admission. Altadena Baptist Church, 791 E. Calaveras St., Altadena. 626-797-1994. tmpasca.org

For cheese heads: Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery presents the return of “Cheese 101” class, 6 p.m. April 4. Tickets are $95 per person on Resy; wine pairing extra (bit.ly/3Thgion). Also, see reservations for a class on April 18. Agnes, 40 W. Green St., Pasadena. 626-389-3839. agnesla.com

 

Ongoing

 

Dinos Alive Exhibit – An Immersive Experience: For all ages who love finding out about dinosaurs. The experience runs various times and dates: March 24-26 and 30-31; April 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30; May 4-7, 11-14. Timed tickets are required. Admission $20 and up. 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. dinosalivelosangeles.com

Stranger Things – The Experience: The 45-minute immersion in all things based on the iconic Netflix show. Dates: March 24-26 and 31; April 1-2, 7-9, 14-16. Unlock your power in the Hawkins Lab, enjoy an 80s-style medley of locations and fan-favorite moments, including photo ops, food and drink, and interact with performers. If you’ve still got that MTV jacket and shoulder pads, dress like it’s the 80s. Minimum recommended age: 13. Tickets $39 and up. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. strangerthings-experience.com/los-angeles/#faqs; feverup.com

Book a castle visit: Rubel Castle is an elaborate folk-art medieval castle in the foothills of Glendora, with five-story tall towers solidly built out of junk and river rocks by the late Michael Rubel and his friends. The castle offers eight scheduled tours each month. Tours are two hours long. Admission is $20 for adults; $10 ages 8-18. The property is not ADA accessible; see website for details. Rubel Castle, 844 N. Live Oak Ave., Glendora. Glendora Historical Society voicemail, 626-963-0419. rubeltours.org

Descanso Gardens: Ongoing special art exhibit: “Shiki: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art,” in the Sturt Haaga Gallery and runs through May 21. Gardens hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The gallery is open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and student with valid ID; $5 ages 5-12. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org

Duarte Historical Museum: Closed for remodeling. Scheduled re-opening May 6. Hours: 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free/donation. Encanto Park, 777 Encanto Parkway. 626-357-9419. www.ranchodeduarte.org

Monrovia Historical Museum: Explore the museum, 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. Docent-led tours are available. Free admission/donation. The museum is at 742 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia. 626-357-9537. monroviahistoricalmuseum.org

Norton Simon Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Saint Sebastian: Anatomy of a Sculpture,” learn about the 15th-century Italian painted sculpture from the Norton Simon collections, through July 3. An online exhibit: “Representing Women: Gender and Portraiture in 17th Century Europe” (view here bit.ly/3zLRR9p). Hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday and Thursday-Sunday. Admission $15; $12 ages 62 and older; free for ages 18 and younger and students with a valid ID. Location, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-6840. nortonsimon.org

Whittier Museum: Exhibits on aspects of Whittier history including agriculture and Quaker settlers. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Free admission/donations. Location, 6755 Newlin Ave., Whittier. 562-945-3871. Email: info@whittiermuseum.org. whittiermuseum.org/visit

 

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