EVENTS

Compiled by Jason Gelt 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 S., Santa Monica. Today, 6 a.m.-3 p.m.; next Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $3-$7. (323) 922-2511.

Advocates for Conserved Elders Volunteers train to visit older people who are under conservatorship in long-term care facilities throughout Los Angeles County. The program is intended to reduce and prevent elder abuse and neglect by providing seniors with special advocates who collaborate with the court’s Probate Investigations Office. The Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St., Los Angeles. Today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (310) 394-9871, Ext. 445.

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. Hollywood area. Today, next Sun., 9 a.m. $5-$10. (323) 465-6716.

Melrose Trading Post More than 200 eclectic vendors sell records, furniture, arts and crafts and more in the Fairfax High parking lot. www.melrosetradingpost.org. Fairfax High School, 7850 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Today, next Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults, $2, children $1.

Costa Mesa Gem Faire Admire rare and unusual jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks and minerals from around the globe. www.gemfaire.com. Orange County Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekend pass, $5. (503) 252-8300.

Irvine Park Railroad’s 14th Anniversary Celebration The railway celebrates 14 years of family fun and thanks its patrons by rolling back prices to 1996 rates, including all activities and concessions, such as hot dogs, sodas, face painting, ice cream, popcorn, bounce house tickets and cotton candy. www.irvineparkrailroad.com. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. Today, 10 a.m. Entrance fee, $5, Train rides and activities, $2. (714) 997-3968.

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.

Malibu Pier Whale Watching Excursions Set your sights on the deep blue sea for this boat excursion into the Malibu waters. California State Park Rangers lead the search for gray whales, which are in the midst of their annual trip between Mexico and the Arctic seas. www.malibupier.com. Malibu Pier, Cross Creek Road and Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Sat.-next Sun., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-4 p.m. Adults, $45, children, $30. (310) 456-8031.

50th Annual Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts Enjoy a free art show and festival showcasing a wide variety of creative expression, including an art gallery, artist demonstrations, children’s art workshops, entertainment and food. www.hillcrest-church.org. Hillcrest Congregational Church, 2000 West Road, La Habra Heights. Today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (562) 947-3755.

Purim Carnival Celebrate Purim with games, music, crafts, a bazaar, book sale, food and more. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Purim character. www.thesms.org. Santa Monica Synagogue, 1448 18th St., Santa Monica. Today, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. (310) 453-4276.

Hands Together: A Center for Children 10th Anniversary Celebration Enjoy an afternoon of glamorous cars, hot jazz by the Orange County High School of the Arts and tasty hors d’oeuvres in support of the organization’s mission to teach literacy and learning skills to kids from infancy to kindergarten in downtown Santa Ana. www.HandsTogether-SA@socal .rr.com. Don Crevier Classic Cars, 365-B Clinton St., Los Angeles. Today, 1-4 p.m. $55. (714) 453-8743.

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. Today, 2 p.m. $12. (818) 517-5988.

Griffith Park Night Hike The Sierra Club leads fun 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.

Manifest Equality This high-profile pop-up exhibition supports equal rights for the gay and lesbian community with live entertainment and a plethora of arts-related events. Participating artists include Barry McGee, Ron English, Shepard Fairey and Eric Otto. www.manifest equality.com. Manifest Equality, 1341 Vine St., Los Angeles. Wed.-Thu., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

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.

Pick Your Own Oranges Visitors are invited to pick fruit at one of the last working orange groves in the area. Poles and orange bags are available to help with the task. Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion, Los Angeles. Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $5. (909) 593-2862.

Los Angeles County Irish Fair & Celtic Music Festival Enjoy traditional Irish music, dance and song and food, an Irish pride parade featuring the 42nd Highland Pipers, sheep herding and Connemara Pony demonstrations and an Irish marketplace. Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults, $18, children younger than 12 are free. (562) 531-3150.

The Ventura Gem Show The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents two days of educational exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites. Additional activities include jewelry-making demos, children’s activities and silent auctions. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; next Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (805) 659-3577.