Caption: The local indie band, Milo Greene, performs three nights at the Satellite this month.

ART

‘Soft Candy’
The Shanghai-born, L.A.-based artist Danni Shinya Luo marks the release of her new book of art, Soft Candy, with a signing and an exhibition of her sensual, whimsical explorations of the female form. Also showing their work this month are West Coast artists Matthew Bone, Soey Milk, Christine Wu and Bonni Reid.

La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Tues., Feb. 14th-Sun., Feb. 26th.
4633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 666-7667; www.laluzdejesus.com

BOOKS

Book Club
The Los Feliz Library’s monthly book club meets to discuss its latest selection, Helen Simonson’s Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand. Simonson’s debut novel tells the story of a retired British officer and widower who is trying to hold onto a family heirloom and his old-fashioned values. Also at the library this month are an installment of the Architecture & Beyond series (Thurs., Feb. 16th, 6:45 p.m.) and a used-book sale (Sat., Feb. 25th, 10 a.m.)

Los Feliz Branch Library, Sat., Feb. 4th, 11 a.m.
1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 913-4710; www.lapl.org

Daniel Pyne
Screenwriter and novelist Daniel Pyne (Fracture, The Sum of All Fears, Twentynine Palms) will read from and sign his new book, A Hole in the Ground Owned by a Liar. His latest novel is about a divorced high-school shop teacher who buys a gold mine off the Internet. Also reading this month will be Ben Marcus (Thurs., Feb. 2nd, 7:30 p.m.), Ramona Ausubel (Fri., Feb. 10th, 7:30 p.m.) and Steve Erickson (Wed., Feb. 22nd, 7:30 p.m.).

Skylight Books, Tues., Feb. 7th, 7:30 p.m.
1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 660-1175; www.skylightbooks.com

CLASSES

‘Backyard Chickens and Bees’ & ‘Redirecting Rainwater’
Aspiring urban farmers and eco-conscious gardeners, take note: In their respective classes, John Lyons will teach the basics of beekeeping and raising chickens, and Rachel Young will discuss and demonstrate how to make the most of natural rainwater. Classes are $15 each.

Descanso Gardens, Sat., Feb. 11th, 11 a.m. (Lyons), and Sat., Feb. 18th, 10:30 a.m. (Young)
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Information: (818) 790-3663; www.descansogardens.org.

Safety Safari
Now in its second year, this annual event teaches families about such topics as home safety and how to build an emergency kit. Participating guests include safety experts, LAPD and CHP officers, and Smokey Bear.

Los Angeles Zoo, Sat., Feb. 25th, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park. Information: (323) 644-4200; www.lazoo.org

CLUBS

Los Angeles Breakfast Club
For more than 85 years, the club has gathered folks from all walks of life to enjoy a meal and each other’s company. Breakfast is $7 per person and free for first-time visitors. Annual club membership is $100.

Friendship Auditorium, Wed., Feb. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, 7 a.m.
3201 Riverside Drive, Los Feliz. Information: (213) 665-1154; www.labreakfastclub.com.

FILM

Alternative Projections

The Echo Park Film Center and L.A. Film Forum continue this screening series focusing on experimental film in Los Angeles between 1945 and 1980. The first program is Outsiders Observe Los Angeles, with works by David Lamelas and Robert Nelson. (Details of the second screening were not available at press time.) Tickets are $10 general admission, $6 for students and seniors.

Echo Park Film Center, Sat., Feb. 4th, and Fri., Feb. 24th, 8 p.m.
1200 N. Alvarado St., Echo Park. Information: (213) 484-8846; www.echoparkfilmcenter.org

‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ & ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
As part of its screening series Castles in the Sky, the American Cinematheque presents two fantastical films by the Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli. Howl’s Moving Castle tells the story of a teenage girl swept up in an adventure with a mysterious wizard, while My Neighbor Totoro follows two young sisters who discover wondrous creatures in the forest near the house. (Totoro screens in Japanese with English subtitles.) Also playing this month are double features by Orson Welles (Fri., Feb. 10th, 7:30 p.m.) and Charlie Chaplin (Thurs., Feb. 16th, 7:30 p.m.). Tickets are $11 per screening.

Egyptian Theatre, Sun., Feb. 12th, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Information: (323) 466-3456; www.americancinemathequecalendar.com

FOOD & DRINK

Thursday Night Flights
Oenophiles and novices alike can sip and sample at these weekly tastings. Flights of three wines are arranged, each with a common theme: a grape, a winemaker, a region, etc. The Let’s Be Frank gourmet hot dog truck will be parked out front. Flights are $12 per person. Different tasting events are also held Mondays and Sundays.

Silverlake Wine, Thurs., Feb. 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd,5 p.m.-9 p.m.
2395 Glendale Blvd., Silver Lake. Information: (323) 662-9024; www.silverlakewine.com

MUSIC

Lana Del Rey
On the heels of a controversial performance on Saturday Night Live and the release of her major-label debut, Born to Die (Jan. 31st), singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey comes to Hollywood for a free in-store concert at Amoeba.

Amoeba Music, Tues., Feb. 7th, 6 p.m.
6400 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Information: (323) 245-6400; www.amoeba.com

Milo Greene
The local five-piece indie-pop band Milo Greene will perform three free shows this month at the Satellite. Their first full-length is due in spring. Supporting acts include Handshakes, Lesands and A House for Lions. Also playing this month are Spindrift (Fri. Feb. 10th, 9 p.m., $8) and Buck 65 (Wed., Feb. 22nd, 9 p.m. $15). Shows are 21 and over.

The Satellite, Mon., Feb. 13th, 20th and 27th, 9 p.m.
1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake. Information: www.thesatellitela.com

SCIENCE

Public Star Party
At this family-friendly monthly astronomy event, attendees can try out a variety of telescopes; view the sun, moon, planets and other celestial objects; and talk to astronomers about the sky and their equipment. Admission is free. Also this month is All Space Considered, a public program held in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater that explores astronomy, space science and space exploration (Fri., Feb. 3rd, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., free).

Griffith Observatory, Sat., Feb. 25th, 2 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
2800 E. Observatory Road, Griffith Park. Information: (213) 473-0800; www.griffithobservatory.org

THEATER

‘Buddha’
The distinguished actor John C. Reilly (Magnolia, Step Brothers) directs the West Coast premiere of writer-performer Evan Brenner’s one-man show tracing the life of Buddha. Tickets are $30.

Bootleg Theater, Fri.-Sat., Feb. 3rd-25th, 7:30 p.m.
2220 Beverly Blvd., Westlake. Information: (800) 838-3006; www.thebuddhaplay.com

‘Fiesta’
Master puppeteer Bob Baker presents a south-of-the-border-themed extravaganza. The show was first performed in 1964. Tickets are $15.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater, weekdays, 10:30 a.m., Sat.-Sun., 2:30 p.m.
1345 W. 1st St., Echo Park. Information: (213) 250-9995; www.bobbakermarionettes.com

‘Hunka’
The Native Voices First Look series presents a staged reading of playwright Larissa Fasthorse’s Hunka. The play explores themes of family, pregnancy, adoption and responsibility. A Q&A with Fasthorse will follow.

Autry National Center, Sun., Feb. 12th, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Information: (323) 667-2000; www.theautry.org