Travel-related events in the Los Angeles area, April 4-23, 2016

PAKISTAN

Slide show

Pakistan-based photojournalist Mobeen Ansari will present a slide show of his work featuring people, landscapes and architecture throughout the country.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

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

GRAND CANYON

Slide show

Experience the Grand Canyon below the rim in this slide show that will include a brief history of the canyon, information about the North Rim and descriptions of backpack trips.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd., and Friday at the West Los Angeles store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (818) 345-4266 for Tarzana; (310) 473-4574 for Los Angeles.

FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

Travel stage

Learn about passports, travel safety and more at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

When, where: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m April 10 on the USC campus

Admission, info. Free admission; parking $12 in USC lots. events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks

JOSHUA TREE

Photography

Learn how to take better photographs with your cellphone or point-and-shoot camera. Includes trip into Joshua Tree National Park.

When, where: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Oasis Visitor Center, Twentynine Palms.

Admission, info: $70. (760) 367-5535

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Field class

Naturalists with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will lead a trip to Santa Cruz Island to observe coastal habitats and views.

When, where: 8 a.m. April 23, Ventura

Admission, info: $55 per person, $35 age 12 and under. Reserve by April 11; space is limited. (310) 548-7562, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro

Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to travel@latimes.com.