Learn about southeastern Australia, solo travel and grunion

AUSTRALIA

Presentation

Join Adrian Kalvinskas of Distant Lands for a tour of Australia’s southeast corner, home to the majority of the country’s population.

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

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

TRAVEL

Workshop

Hostelling International will conduct a workshop for those interested in traveling alone. Topics include advantages, concerns and needed skills.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (310) 393-9913

EUROPE

Movie

As part of the Old Pasadena Film Festival, Distant Lands will present “A Room With a View,” a 1985 British romance-drama set in England and Italy.

When, where: 8 p.m. Friday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

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

SAN PEDRO

Presentation

The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s last “Meet the Grunion” program of the season includes a film and guided observation on the beach.

When, where: Friday. Aquarium opens at 8 p.m., with film on grunion at 9 p.m.

Admission, info: $5 for adults and $1 for seniors, students and children. 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro. (310) 548-7562, https://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to [email protected].