Films & programs: Views of Greek islands and a lesson on running SoCal’s trails

GREECE

Slide show

Bruce Hale will present a slide show of seven Aegean Islands: Syros, Mykonos, Delos, Naxos, Santorini, Amorgos and Patmos.

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

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

RUNNING

Workshop

Learn about technique, training and favorite spots to run trails in Southern California

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 505-0205

RADICAL REELS

Film tour

Banff Mountain Film Festival shows off tough trails, wild waters and steep slopes with a program of mountain sports films.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Middle School, 1501 California Ave., Santa

Admission, info: $18. (310) 473-4574, www.lat.ms/radicalreels

JOSHUA TREE

Guided hike

Discover Pine City on an easy-to-moderate round-trip hike, with a side trip to the Desert Queen Mine.

When, where: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oasis Visitor Center, Twentynine Palms.

Admission, info: $45. (760) 367-5535

SAN PEDRO

Explore the shore

Learn about the cultural and natural history of the area on a guided tour of Cabrillo Beach coastal park habitats.

When, where: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 2. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro

Admission, info: Free. (310) 548-7562

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