Editor’s picks: Conscious Life Expo

The ninth annual Conscious Life Expo devotes three days to self-examination and global transformation with an extensive lineup of new-age speakers, self-help gurus and independent thinkers, including former Sen. Mike Gravel. The conference features workshops, panel discussions, film screenings and exhibitors. Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W. Century Blvd., L.A. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. General admission $15-$25, workshops $25-$55. (310) 410-4000. 2011.consciouslifeexpo.com.