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The Eagles Have Landed: Dan Gurney’s All American Racers Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, California10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 28-Jan. 17, 2018. Dan Gurney is one of the iconic names of auto racing for his success as a driver, designer...
01/28/2017 - 01/17/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Butterfly Pavilion
Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, California9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 19-Sept. 4. The new Butterfly Pavilion provides more room to view all of the beautiful butterflies. More than 30 species of...
03/19/2017 - 09/04/2017: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Chihuly at the Catalina Island Museum
Catalina Island Museum, Catalina Island, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 26-Dec. 11 (closed Thanksgiving Day). An internationally acclaimed artist, Dale Chihuly creates unique sculptural pieces that are known for their unusual...
03/26/2017 - 12/11/2017: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Extreme Mammals: Odd Features. Unusual Creatures Exhibition
Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, California9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12-Sept. 10. In this exhibition, you can explore the 200-million-year history of mammals, and encounter some quite unusual, rare and strange...
05/12/2017 - 09/10/2017: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Body Worlds: Pulse Exhibit
California Science Center, Los Angeles, California10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20-Feb. 20. This exhibit examines human anatomy, physiology and health through real human plastinates. This new generation of plastinates show, on...
05/20/2017 - 02/20/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
FROGS: Dazzling and Disappearing Exhibit
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, California9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26-March 31. Hop on over to the Aquarium to see a wild array of frogs and their fellow amphibians. Interactive exhibits, educational...
05/26/2017 - 03/31/2018: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
California Adventure's “Summer of Heroes”
California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CA8 a.m.-9 p.m. May 17-Sept. 10. The epic, immersive “Guardians of the Galaxy–Mission: BREAKOUT!” ride is the big, new attraction at California Adventure, but there...
05/27/2017 - 09/10/2017: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Above and Beyond: The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27-Sept. 10. This high-flying exhibit salutes Boeing's 100 years in the aerospace world. It features immersive simulations and interactive design challenge...
05/27/2017 - 09/10/2017: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dinosaurs Unearthed Exhibit
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27-Sept. 10. Take a step back to prehistoric times at the Discovery Cube LA. In this immersive exhibit, you will walkl...
05/27/2017 - 09/10/2017: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit!
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27-Sept. 10. Young doctors-in-training can help out at the McStuffins Toy Hospital E.R., Pet Vet, and Nursery at this Discovery Cube...
05/27/2017 - 09/10/2017: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Titanic: The Exhibition
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley , CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27-Jan. 7 (closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). The Reagan Library and Museum will premiere this exhibit that will display...
05/27/2017 - 01/07/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The High Art of Riding Low: Ranflas, Corazón e Inspiración Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 1-June 3. The lowrider car is an icon symbol of both Chicano and Southern California culture. This exhibit examines the lowrider...
07/01/2017 - 06/03/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Pageant Of The Masters
Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CA8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. July 7-August 31. One of the annual highlights of Laguna Beach's long-running Festival of Arts is this unusual theater production, which is...
07/07/2017 - 08/31/2017: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Shakespeare: A Celebration Exhibit
Kwan Fong Art Gallery, Thousand Oaks, CA8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. June 9-Sept. 28. In collaboration with London's Bankside Gallery, the Kwan Fong Gallery of Art and Culture presents an exhibition celebrating...
07/10/2017: All Day
Octavia E. Butler: Telling My Stories Exhibit
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Mon. April 8-Aug. 7. The Huntington honors Octavia Butler, a Pasadena native who became the first African-American woman to win acclaim, and...
07/10/2017: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Art and Story Time at the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show
Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CA11 a.m.-noon July 1o, 17, 24, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28. On every Monday, Laguna Beach's 85th annual Festival of the Arts presents a special...
07/10/2017: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Children’s Performance Series: CSUN Teenage Drama Workshop
Madrid Theatre, Canoga Park, CAThis Teenage Drama Workshop, now in its 60th year, presents a special, family-oriented one-hour musical and storybook performance that include songs, comedy, and highlights from...
07/10/2017: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Home: So Different, So Appealing Exhibit
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thur., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. June 11-Oct. 15. Explore the concept of "home" through the eyes,...
07/10/2017: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Orbit Pavilion
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CAnoon-4:30 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat., Sun. Oct. 29 through Feb. 27. In collaboration with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory...
07/10/2017: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
July Summer Reading Shows at the Santa Monica Public Library
MLK Auditorium, Santa Monica Library, Santa Monica, CA2:30 p.m. July 3, 10, 17, 24. As part of its summer reading program, the Library is presenting some fun family-oriented events on Mondays. Experience...
07/10/2017: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Reptile Family Animal Show
Santa Monica Public Library, Santa Monica, CADiscover and appreciate some of the world's most misunderstood creatures in this innovative, educational and entertaining animal show for kids by The Reptile Family. Free...
07/10/2017: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Self Esteem Group for 6th-9th Graders
Stephanie R. Bien, LMFT, LPCC, Agoura Hills, CAConfidence building, assertiveness, communication skills, problem solving skills and tools for anxiety will be among the skill that will be focused upon in an interactive,...
07/10/2017: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Barks and Books
South Pasadena Public Library Children’s Room, South Pasadena, CA / Los AngelesChildren are invited to visit the Library to read animal-related short stories to a dog from the Pasadena Humane Society Companion Animal Program. Not only...
07/10/2017: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Samba in the Streets
KAOS Network, Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles-based Afro-Brasilian dance and cultural institution Viver Brasil offers free Afro-Brazilian dance lessons every Monday. The traditional dances are modeled on Blocos Afro, Afro-Brazilian...
07/10/2017: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Girl Scout Troop for Girls With Special Needs
Meaningful Growth, Pasadena, CAThis social-skills group functions as a formal Girl Scout troop, run by behaviorally trained staff. Behavioral support will be provided during each meeting, and the...
07/10/2017: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
David Skale Magic Show
Library Connection @ Adams Square, Glendale, CAAdd a little magic to your evening at this show, which is a treat for the entire family.
07/10/2017: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Movie Mondays
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA8 p.m. Mon. July 10-Aug. 7. This summer's cinema series at the Segerstrom covers five decades of movie-making, in chronological order. The series opener is...
07/10/2017: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm