Datebook

TODAY

Photo L.A.:

The 19th annual international photographic art exposition will include works from around the world, as well as seminars on collecting. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Sunday. $20 for a one-day pass, $30 for a three-day pass, $80 for collecting seminars and $10 for lectures. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. www.photola.com.

Bonsai show:

The Baiko-En Bonsai Kenkyukai Society will present what’s described as the only show of deciduous miniaturized trees in the U.S., featuring Japanese gray-bark elms, ginkgo, zelkova and maple trees in their dormant stages. The event also includes pruning demonstrations and a sale of bonsai trees. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Sunday. Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Free with regular admission of $3 to $8. (626) 821-4623; www.arboretum.org.

Pacific Camellia Show:

Bring a camellia from your garden for identification and learn more from experts. 1 to 4 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Free with gardens admission of $3 to $8. www.descansogardens.org.

THURSDAY

Art show:

Fine Art Dealers Assn. hosts the 15th annual Los Angeles Art Show, featuring more than 10,000 artworks including painting, sculpture, works on paper, photographs and video. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday to Jan. 23; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 24. Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall A, 1201 S. Figueroa St. $20. (310) 822-9145; www.laartshow.com.

JAN. 23

Seed swap:

Bring seeds, cuttings and garden knowledge to share at the Santa Barbara Community Seed Swap. Activities: kids’ story hour, crafts, plus lessons in saving seeds, worm composting and growing bare-root trees. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Alameda Park, 200 E. Sola St., Santa Barbara; www.sbfoodnotlawns.org.

-- Lisa Boone Send listings at least three weeks in advance to [email protected] or to the Home section, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., L.A., CA 90012.