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EVENTS

Compiled by Jason Gelt PCC Flea Market More than 500 vendors gather on the first Sunday of every month to sell everything from antiques, collectibles, books, toys, clothes and more. Vinyl record enthusiasts will delight in the more than 50 used-record and music sellers, located on the third floor of the parking structure. www.pasadena.edu. Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles. Today, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (626) 585-7906.

Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectibles Market Furniture, rugs, paintings, clothing and more on the first and fourth Sundays of each month. Santa Monica Airport, 3223 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica. Today, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $3-$7. (323) 922-2511.

Historic Hollywood Boulevard Walking Tour Hollywood Heritage presents this two-hour, weekly trek through classic Tinseltown from a preservationist point of view. Convenient to MetroRail. Weather permitting. Hollywood Area. Today, next Sun. 9 a.m. $5-$10. (323) 465-6716.

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Melrose Trading Post More than 200 eclectic vendors sell everything from records, to furniture, and arts and crafts and more in the Fairfax High parking lot. Also features food vendors and live entertainment. www.melrosetradingpost.org. Fairfax High School, 7850 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles. Today, next Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult $2, Children $1.

Silver Lake Craft Fair Dive into the Ghettogloss-sponsored craft fair that features vintage clothing, tarot readings, plants, pet couture and more. www.ghettogloss.com. Citibank Parking Lot, 2450 Glendale Blvd., L.A. Today, next Sun.10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (323) 912-0008.

Wildflower Show Native wildflowers from botanical and home gardens will be on display. Plants, books, posters and more for sale. Guided walks to look at the spring wildflowers from Bluffs Park to the ocean at 1 p.m. each day. Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 W. Pacific Coast Highway Malibu Canyon Road, Malibu. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

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Griffith Park Night Hike The Sierra Club leads fun and instructive two-hour hikes through Griffith Park. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the upper merry-go-round parking lot. Griffith Park, 4800 Carousel Drive, L.A. Tue.-Thu., 6:45 p.m. (213) 387-4287.

Downtown Art Walk A free self-guided tour that includes the Museum of Contemporary Art, L.A. Artcore Center and the Los Angeles Center for Digital Arts, is offered the second Thursday of each month. See www.downtownartwalk.com. Downtown Los Angeles Area. Thu., noon-9 p.m. (213) 624-6212.

2010 Salute to Veterans Celebrate 75 years of the EAA B-17 Bomber Flying Fortress with tours of this special aircraft. Barbecue and souvenirs available. Zamperini Field, Torrance Airport, 3301 Airport Drive, Los Angeles. Fri.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. (800) 359-6217.

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Carnaval Primavera Downtown Festival This free family street festival will showcase a free family health fair, cultural exhibits, carnival rides, a children’s petting-zoo and an open-air concert-stage with three days of live entertainment. Downtown Huntington Park, Pacific Boulevard between Florence & Clarendon avenues, Huntington Park. Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; next Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. (323) 585-1155.

Spring Citrus Fair The La Habra Chamber of Commerce is proud to showcase its inaugural Spring Citrus Fair, 2010, in honor of La Habra Valley’s Citrus Industry which took place in the early 1900s. www.citrusfair.com. La Habra Area. Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat., noon-11 p.m.; next Sun., noon-10 p.m. Free. (562) 697-1704.

Twilight Hikes Hike along the trails in the Santa Monica Mountains. Meet at the east end of the center’s parking lot. Stoner Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave., Westwood. Fri., 6:30 p.m. Free. (310) 253-9840.

Del Webb Classic Car Show Sun City Shadow Hills & Indio Police Department celebrate automotive derring do. Enjoy live music, vendor demonstrations, $1 hamburgers and hot dogs, and much more. Awards in 10 categories. Sun City Shadow Hills, 80140 Sun City Blvd , Los Angeles. Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (760) 772-9617.

Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrate the cultural arts of Japan with Japanese dancing, music, kimono fashion show, kids’ activities, cultural pavilion, martial arts, vendors, health expo, and food court. cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org. Little Tokyo Area, L.A. Sat., 10:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; next Sun., 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (626) 683-8243.

32nd International Festival Enjoy authentic food from around the world, live music from Sol e Mar and Steel Parade, arts, crafts and face painting for the kids. iplace.claremont.edu. Claremont McKenna College, 500 E. 9th St., Claremont. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (909) 621-8344.

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour Visit the final resting places of silver screen luminaries such as Cecil B. DeMille, Marion Davies and Tyrone Power at this guided overview of the cemetery and its most famous residents. cemeterytour.com. Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Sat., noon. $12. (818) 517-5988.

Thai New Year Celebration Celebrate Songkran, Thailand’s traditional new Year’s celebration. Enjoy live music, classic dance and art demonstrations, learn how to “wai,” explore the galleries and more. Great for all ages. Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. (626) 449-2742.

Friends of Ballona Wetlands Spring Open House Visit the pristine saltwater marsh ecological reserve for an all-access tour of its natural wonders. Docents will be available to explain the marvelous sights and functions of this ecological jewel. www.ballonafriends.org. Ballona Wetlands, 211 Culver Blvd., Ste. K., Los Angeles. Sat., 1-3 p.m. Free. (310) 306-5994.

Newport Beach Art Exhibition and Sale This exhibition gives art lovers the opportunity to view and purchase paintings, photography and sculpture created by talented regional artists. A portion of the proceeds will fund Newport Beach community arts programs. Newport Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Los Angeles. Sat., 1-6 p.m. Free. (949) 717-3870.

Psychic Faire Twenty-minute readings of your choice, including tarot, past lives, career, palm and aura for $10 or three for $25. Southern California Psychic Institute, 1737 21st St., Santa Monica. Sat., 1-4 p.m. Free. (310) 587-3536.

Bike Night at the Hammer Pedal over to the Hammer for a bike-centric evening of food, live music, film and fun. Enjoy free museum admission, screenings of student made bike-related short films, performances by Dobrega and Fusion, a vegan food bar, free bike valet parking and more. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. Sat., 7-11 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

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Kitten & Puppy Shower Bring a donation to benefit the Irvine Animal Care Center Foster Care Program. Refreshments will be provided. For a full wish list and gift registry list, visit www.irvineshelter.org. Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine. Next Sun., 1-4 p.m. Free. (949) 724-7740.

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