Home and garden events throughout Southern California

Margaret K. Hofer, curator of decorative arts at the New York Historical Society, will discuss the role women played in the design and manufacture of Tiffany Studios' leaded glass lamps. 7:30 p.m. Art Center College of Design, Ahmanson Auditorium, 1700 Lida St., Pasadena. Reception will follow at the Gamble House, 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena. $25. (626) 793-3334, Ext. 52, www.gamblehouse.org.

Manzanitas:

Learn which manzanitas work best locally, how to care for them and what plants make good companions. 1 to 3 p.m. Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers and Native Plants, 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. $35. (818) 768-1802, www.theodorepayne.org.

Art Deco lecture:

The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles presents a slide-lecture with author Gregory Paul Williams, who will discuss his book "The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History." 2 p.m. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. $10. (310) 659-3326, www.egyptiantheatre.com.

SUNDAY

Chinese festival:

Music, dance and other offerings mark the start of the Year of the Ox at a Chinese New Year festival at the Huntington Botanical Garden's Chinese garden. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. All activities are included with general admission of $6 to $20. (626) 405-2100, www.huntington.org.

THURSDAY

Fence workshop:

Brian Sullivan, manager of horticulture and displays at Descanso Gardens, leads this hands-on workshop on constructing a fence from winter-pruned materials. This field trip is presented in conjunction with the Thursday Garden Talks With Lili Singer series. 10 a.m. to noon. $20. (626) 821-4623, www.arboretum.org.

-- Lisa Boone