Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

HIKING

Workshop

Experts will offer tips on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,663-mile trek from the Mexican border to Canada, traversing the Sierra Nevada, crossing the Mojave Desert and navigating through seven national parks.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Santa Monica, 402 Santa Monica Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 458-4370.

SIERRAS

Movie

Watch the premiere of the "Muir Project" film, made by a team of artists who set out last year to hike the John Muir Trail and record their experiences. Plus musical performances and a panoramic photo exhibit.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574.

JAPAN

Slide show

Ted Shiga and Barbo Harvey will share the beauty of cherry blossoms in and around Kyoto.

When, where: Noon, July 8 at Little Ethiopia Restaurant, 1048 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles.

Admission, info: $19 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to (323) 578-3601.

Please email announcements at least three weeks in advance of the event date to travel@latimes.com.

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