Event calendar: what to do in Los Angeles from July 17 to 23
Los Horoscopes de Durango returned to the stage and are bringing their tour to our city this weekend
Banda El Recodo at the Peacock Theater
The "Mother of all bands," Banda el Recodo, will bring to the Peacock Theater (777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles) their show La madre de todas in concert. Friday, July 18 at 8 pm. Tickets from $35. Reports axs.com.
Los Horóscopos at The Novo
Los Horóscopos de Durango are back with their Gira de Oro: ¡Antes Muertas Que Sencillas!, which they will bring for two nights to The Novo (800 W Olympic Blvd a335, Los Angeles). Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at 8 pm. Tickets from $41. Reports ticketmaster.com.
New Attraction at Disneyland
The new attraction Walt Disney? A Magical Life at Disneyland (1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim) is a cinematic presentation of Walt Disney's journey culminating in a meet-and-greet with Walt in his office, made possible by the magic of audio-animatronic storytelling. Opens Thursday, July 17. Included in admission. Tickets start at $154. Reports disneyland.com.
Latin Music at the Skirball
The Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles) kicks off its 28th season of outdoor shows, Sunset Concerts, with Brazilian Rodrigo Amarante and Ecuadorian-American Helado Negro (pictured). DJ Jason Bentley performs. Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. Free. Reports skirball.org.
House Music at Gloria Molina Park
Gloria Molina Grand Park (200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles) will present a day of house music as part of its Sunday Sessions series, featuring DJs who will give a retrospective of the artists and styles that have contributed to the legacy of house music. Sunday, July 20, 3-8 pm. Free admission. Reports grandparkla.org.
Berimbau: Sounds of Resilience at Grand Performances
The Berimbau: Sounds of Resilience concert, part of the Grand Performances concert series at California Plaza (350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles), pays tribute to artists such as Naná Vasconcelos,Baden Powell, Sergio Mendes, and Jorge Ben. These were musicians who passed down the voice of the berimbau through generations. Saturday, 6 to 10 p.m. Free admission. Information: grandperformances.org.
New exhibit at Descanso Gardens
Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World is now available at Descanso Gardens (1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge) and showcases the role trees play in climate resilience and urban livability. Ends October 12. Tickets from $5. Reports: descansogardens.org.
Sensory Morning at the Broad
This month's Sensory Morning at the Broad at The Broad (221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles) provides early access to the third-floor gallery collections for visitors who benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Sunday, July 20, 9-10 a.m. Free with reservation. Reports: thebroad.org.
Concert at the Hammer
Dummy and Maral, and a set by DJ Aaron Coyes, are part of the first show in the Hammer Museum's (10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles) live summer concert series. Cocktails and food will be available for purchase. Thursday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Reports hammer.ucla.edu.
Santa Barbara Wine Festival
The California Wine Festival returns to two San Barbara locations, on Friday, July 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara) and on Saturday, July 19, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Chase Palm Park Oceanside (236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara). There will be wine tasting, food for purchase, live music, and interactive activities. Tickets start at $95. Reports californiawinefestival.com.

