Films and programs on Africa, Sri Lanka and backpacking

AFRICA

Presentation

Adventure photographer TJ Korst will present a video, “Don’t Forget the Sunsets,” about West Africa, including visits to a Benin village and Timbuktu and a boat trip on the Niger.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220 or [email protected]

SRI LANKA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Sri Lanka: The Resplendent Island.”

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills

Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761

BACKPACKING

Workshop

Experts will present “Ultralight Backpacking Techniques,” with tips on planning your backcountry adventures with minimal weight.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI stores in Arcadia, 214 N Santa Anita Ave.; Manhattan Beach, 1800 Rosecrans Ave. Suite E; and Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St.

Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia; (310) 727-0728 for Manhattan Beach; (818) 831-5555 for Northridge

YOSEMITE

Workshop

Experts will present “Hiking Half Dome and Yosemite Adventures,” with tips on the area, gear and training for your next adventure in California’s Yosemite National Park.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Santa Ana, No. 1411 Village Way (McFadden Place)

Admission, info: Free. (714) 543-4142

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