100 days of summer

Indoor skiing & snowboarding simulations

There's no snow in sight, but that doesn't mean you can't ski or snowboard. High-tech simulators in Beverly Hills will give you the experience of skiing but without the bulky snow jacket.

Cost: 30 minutes, $55; 60 minutes, $99; summer special only

Contact: SkyTechSport Ski & Fit, 243 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills; http://skytechsport.com/

Categories: Fitness

—D.D.

Order the quinotto at Mo-Chica

There's nothing about Mo-Chica that shrieks "one of the more interesting dining experiences in Los Angeles," but that's what you can experience if you take the time to dine at the Peruvian restaurant near USC. Quinotto, a dish with wild mushrooms, quinoa grain risotto and crema fraiche, is just one of several dishes that might knock your socks off.

Cost: $12

Contact: http://mo-chica.com/.

Categories: Eating

—A.S.

Through the Mic Series at LACMA

Learn more about what the Los Angeles underground hip-hop scene has to offer at this special series offered at LACMA. The series was put together by hip hop artist Murs, and different artists will be performing in front of the museum's "Urban Light" sculpture.

Cost: $15 general admission

Date: Third Thursday of the month, through October

Contact Info: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; http://www.lacma.org/series/through-the-mic

Categories: Entertainment, Arts & Culture

—D.D.

The Echo Park Time Travel Mart

Visit The Echo Park Time Travel Mart and gather essentials for traveling into the past (or future). Need a Centurion helmet? Or a robot toupee? Get them both here. Profits from the store help support the 826LA writing and tutoring center.

Cost: Store entry free

Contact info: the Echo Park Time Travel Mart, 1714 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park; http://826la.org/store/

Categories: Shopping, Kids

—D.D.

Frisbee Golf

Play around at what is considered the world's first disc golf course (located in Pasadena). Grab a group of friends to play or join one of the monthly tournaments.

Cost: Free

Contact info: Hahamongna Park, Pasadena;

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=608&mode=rev, http://www.ogdgc.org

Categories: Fitness

—D.D.

Whale watching in Newport Beach

Grab the family and board a vessel for some quality time out at sea. The Newport Landing Whale watching crew will take you on a two and a half hour whale cruise in search of giant blue whales and finback whales off Newport Beach.

Cost: $32 for adults

Contact info: (949) 675-0551; http://www.newportwhales.com

Categories: Kids

—J.H.

First Fridays at the Natural History Museum

Once a month the entire Natural History Museum stays open until 10 p.m. for an evening of live music concerts, tours and scientific discussions. This season's discussions will be moderated by Michael W. Quick, PhD. (Department of Biological Sciences and Executive Vice Provost, University of Southern California).

Cost: For adults, museum and concert admission $18, museum admission only, $12

Dates: First Friday of the month

Contact info: 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles; http://tickets.nhm.org/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=nhmonline&C=NHMFirstFridays

Categories: Kids, Arts & Culture

—J.H.

Tour the Queen Mary

For more than 40 years the Queen Mary has been docked in Long Beach as a land-based cruise ship and hotel. Spend a day exploring the art deco design and take one of the walking tours. Focus on the ship's haunted encounters or the ship's involvement in World War II.

Cost: $24.95 for general admission

Contact info: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach; http://www.queenmary.com/default.aspx

Categories: Kids, Entertainment

—J.H.

Hiking yoga

Hiking and outdoor yoga are two great ways to enjoy the Los Angeles summer weather. Combine a cardio workout from hiking with the benefits of yoga in a yoga hike at Griffith Park. A trainer will take you through a trail with stops along the way for yoga.

Cost: $20 per hike

Dates: Check web page

Contact info: Griffith Park, 2800 East Observatory Ave., Los Angeles; http://www.hikingyoga.com/contenidos/contenidos_masinfo.php?id=67&secc=contenidos

Categories: Fitness

—J.H.

Yamashiro farmers market

The Yamashiro farmers market is unlike any farmers market in the city. The nighttime market offers beautiful views of the city, located in back of the Yamashiro restaurant. Listen to live music and stroll the vendors, which include fresh produce, clothing, candles and prepared foods, including offerings from the Yamashiro Grill.

Cost: Free

Dates: Thursdays until the first Thursday of October

Contact info: 1999 North Sycamore Ave., Los Angeles; http://lacityfarm.org/yamashiro.cfm

Categories: Free, Shopping

—J.H.

Croquet at Roxbury Memorial