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 23, 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
Abilities Expo – The Event for the Disability Community: The three-day event includes exhibitors (including French Toast Adaptive, a school-wear clothing company just for children with disabilities, www.frenchtoast.com/adaptive), demonstrations, dance performances, wheelchair tune-up booth, adaptive fitness and sports and workshops. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 10-11; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 12. Plan your visit with the schedule: www.abilities.com/losangeles/#sports. Register in advance for free admission on the website. Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. www.abilities.com/losangeles
USC Pacific Asia Museum: March 10: “Global Asias: Contemporary Asian and Asian American Art — From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation,” through June 25. Also, explore the Sunkal Ceramics Gallery and the specific galleries for art of South and Southeast Asia, China, Himalaya, Pacific Island, Japan, Korea and Silk Road. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is by advance timed purchase, $10; $7 ages 65 and older and students with valid ID; free for ages 17 and under. Also, free admission from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays and on the second Sunday of the month. 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-787-2680. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu
Empty Bowls benefit: First Christian Church of Glendora invites the community to the 20th annual fundraiser, 5-7 p.m. March 10. For $20, participants receive a delicious bowl of soup and bread donated by local restaurants and go home with a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl. The best part of the deal? The warm feeling of satisfaction that you’re helping fight hunger one bowl at a time. Proceeds will benefit food assistance programs administered by Shepherd’s Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Glendora Police Department. Event is at the church, 300 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. For more information, 626-335-4058 or email pastorhillary@umcglendora.org. Also, 626-335-2240 or email rev.kkd@verizon.net. Details: bit.ly/3J1YI4s
Much Ado About Nothing: A Noise Within presents William Shakespeare’s hilarious and profound rom-com, as directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos. Show runs 8 p.m. March 10; 2 and 8 March 11; 2 p.m. March 12. Check the website for ticket prices. A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 626-356-3100. anoisewithin.org
Pasadena Festival of Women Authors: The event at 8 a.m. March 11 is sold out, but you can get on the wait list on the website (admission $100). Authors include National Book Award winner Tess Gunty, author of “The Rabbit Hutch,” Nikki Erlick, Karen Joy Fowler, Lan Samantha Chang, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Tara Stringfellow, Belinda Huijuan Tang. Pasadena Hilton, 168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. pfwa2023.org
Family Day at the Huntington: Discover Asian American experiences through music, stories and art, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 11. Nathan Wang performs and the Blue13 Dance Company will lead guests in Indian dance styles. The choose-your-own “drop-in” activities is free with a timed weekend admission ($29; $24 ages 65 and older and students; $13 ages 4-11). Location, 1151 Oxford Ave., San Marino. For more information, huntington.org
Kidspace Children’s Museum: The 27th annual “Butterfly Season” at the museum is open with children’s activities including going on a big safari, playing dress-up, viewing live caterpillars, moths and honeybees, through May 14. Also, learn from “Los Trompos,” an interactive art installation that honors the monarch butterfly’s cultural and ecological ties to Mexico. Tickets are by time and date: $14.95 ages 1-61; $12.95 ages 62 and older (purchase here: bit.ly/3mJOFoh). Location, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-9144. kidspacemuseum.org
Swing into St. Patrick’s Day: The community is invited for a wee bit o’ fun at an early St. Patrick’s Day with the 14-piece Great American Swing Band concert and dance, 1:30 p.m. March 11. Light snacks will be available. Admission $10 for nonmembers. Walk-ins are welcome but will need to pay cash. First come, first served. Scott Pavilion of the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. To register, 626-795-4331 or click on “Activities & Events” at www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org
Vroman’s Bookstore: John Sayles discusses “Jamie Macgillivray: The Renegade’s Journey,” 3 p.m. March 11. Arielle Estoria discusses “The Unfolding – An Invitation to Come Home to Yourself,” 7 p.m. March 13. Kristin Hannah discusses “The Four Winds,” 7 p.m. March 14. Elizabeth McKenzie discusses “The Dog of the North” and Yxta Maya Murray discusses “God Went Let That,” 7 p.m. March 15. Auriane Desombre discusses her children’s book “The Sister Split” at 6 p.m. March 16. Eric Conway discusses “The Big Myth — How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market,” 7 p.m. March 20. Cathleen Schine discusses “Künstlers in Paradise,” 7 p.m. March 21. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com
CROP Walk: The 24th annual East San Gabriel Valley Communities Reaching Out to People (aka CROP) Walk returns at 1:30 p.m. March 12. The CROP Walk supports local anti-hunger efforts such as Shepherd’s Pantry, East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, St. Vincent de Paul, and Action Food Pantry-Baldwin Park. Meet up at the patio behind the United Methodist Church, 201 E. Bennett Ave., Glendora. 626-335-4058. Email: pastorhillary@umcglendora.org. Also, 626-335-2240, and email rev.kkd@verizon.net. Details: bit.ly/3IZ738Y
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum: Upcoming events: “Gathering the Sparks of LA’s Jewish Past” with Edmon J. Rodman, 2-3:30 p.m. March 12. Los Angeles’ Jewish community began to develop around 1850, but the stories of these Jewish pioneers are not so known. Find out if they left anything behind that tells their story. Rodman is a journalist and collector who will share tangible items he has found and explores the remarkable stories behind them. Free but reservations are required: bit.ly/3F3rwa6
Also, in honor of Women’s History Month, take a look at the reasons behind women’s clothing styles during the 19th and early 20th century in “A Changing Silhouette.” 2 p.m. March 19. Costumer Natalie Meyer will lead the discussion, part fashion show and part hands-on experience. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Free but reservations required: bit.ly/3F3rwa6
Location, 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry. For more information, 626-968-8492. homesteadmuseum.org
Duarte Farmers Market: is open from 4 to 7:30 p.m. March 15 (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
Third@First concerts: Concert series are on for the third Saturday of the month. March’s offering is the Bob Cole Chamber Choir from Cal State Long Beach, conducted by Jonathan Talberg, performing new music from around the world and celebrating the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach, 4 p.m. March 18. Free/donations appreciated. First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-796-0157. thirdatfirst.org
Crown City Symphony: Arman Keyvanian conducts the orchestra with violinist David Park in a program with Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 and Saint-Saens’ Violin Concerto No. 3, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19. Free admission. First Baptist Church of Pasadena, 75 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena. 626-797-1994.
Descanso Gardens: New: “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
Ongoing
Dinos Alive Exhibit – An Immersive Experience: For all ages who love finding out about dinosaurs. The experience runs various times and dates: March 10-12, 16-19, 23-26 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 10-12, 17-19, 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
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
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