Films and programs on France, Asia and Latin America
ASIA
Presentation
Photographer Pierre Odier will offer his explorations of the Xinjiang autonomous region of China and give an insider's look at the old Silk Road's history and ethnic minorities.
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
Slide show
Mort Loveman will present "Southern France: Cruising the Rhône and Saône Rivers."
When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.
CUBA
Presentation
Christopher P. Baker, author of the Moon Handbook on Cuba, will discuss "Revisiting Cuba" and the momentum building in Washington, D.C., to lift restrictions on travel to the island nation and what it may mean for Americans.
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
COSTA RICA
Presentation
Cultural anthropologist Leanna Wolfe will show images of Costa Rica and discuss her trip there last year, when she studied cooking with a local family, explored jungle flora and fauna and went white-water rafting.
When, where: Noon Saturday at Mayura Restaurant, 10406
Admission, info: $17.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to (323) 578-3601.
CENTRAL AMERICA
Movie
The beauty and tragedy of Central America collide in "Down the Road," a 50-minute documentary.
When, where: 7 p.m. Saturday at Adventure 16, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., L.A.
Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574.
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