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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
Kids Club at The Grove
The Grove, Los Angeles, CA10 a.m.-noon July 6, 13, 20, 27. July begins with a bit of magic from Jimmy H on the 6th. On July 13, kids can...
07/27/2017: 10:00 am - 12:00 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...
07/27/2017: All Day
California Continued at the Autry
Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. The Autry has a new gallery space that will be home to "California Continued," which will explore...
07/27/2017: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Let's Play! Drop-In Fun
Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. June 20-July 28. The Autry is offering a unique "play-time" as part of its new "Play" exhibit. Museum visitors can play...
07/27/2017: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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...
07/27/2017: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Play! Exhibit
The Autry National Center of the American West, L.A., California10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. June 18-Jan. 7. The Autry's latest exhibit is all about "play." Featuring a fun selection of toys,...
07/27/2017: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Let's Play! Drop-in Family Fun
Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 20-July 28. The Autry is offering a unique "play-time" as part of its new "Play" exhibit. Museum visitors can play games...
07/27/2017: 10:30 am - 2:30 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,...
07/27/2017: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ocean Zone Exhibit
Children’s Museum at La Habra, La Habra, CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. March 28-Aug. 20. Children can do some oceanic exploration at this interactive exhibit. They...
07/27/2017: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Gamble House "Upstairs Downstairs" Tours
The Gamble House, Pasadena, CA11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., noon-3 p.m. Sun. July 27-Aug. 13. For a limited time this summer, the Gamble House will again open its servants’ quarters...
07/27/2017: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Future Aleppo Exhibit
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., Californianoon–5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.–Sun. May 23-Aug. 18. This exhibit might be the smallest in L.A. now - it is just one piece...
07/27/2017: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Interstitial Exhibit
Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena, CAnoon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. March 5-Aug. 6. The Pasadena Museum of California Art's exhibit "Interstitial" refers to sculptural work that falls into the spaces between the...
07/27/2017: 12:00 pm - 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...
07/27/2017: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Paul Simon: Words & Music Exhibit
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., Californianoon-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. April 27-Sept. 10. (closed Mon. and holidays). Paul Simon has been one of America's preeminent pop songwriters since...
07/27/2017: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Park at the Skirball
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., Californianoon-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. June 10-Sept. 3. Inspired by the wonderful "Paul Simon: Words & Music" exhibit, this temporary outdoor space offers...
07/27/2017: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Practice SAT®
Pasadena Public Library, Pasadena, CAGet an early start by taking a practice test proctored and scored by Revolution Prep. Test scores will be available the following week. Please bring...
07/27/2017: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Born for This: The Musical
Broad Stage, Santa Monica,7:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. July 11-Aug. 6 (previews July 12-19). BeBe and CeCe Winans are among America's top gospel singers. They...
07/27/2017: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Santa Monica Aquarium's Seahorse Exhibit
Santa Monica Aquarium, Santa Monica, CA2-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 12:30-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Seahorse fans should saddle up and ride over to the Santa Monica Aquarium because those unique little fish (yes,...
07/27/2017: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Teen Summer Fun: Honeydukes Candy(making) Shop
Cahuenga Library, Los Angeles, CAHarry Potter fans unite! Come to the library and make Butterbeer and Acid Pops at this teen class.
07/27/2017: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rock the Collection Concert Series
The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard, CAThe Collection at RiverPark invites guests to rock out all summer long at its annual concert series. Guests can bring blankets to relax in the...
07/27/2017: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kids Club Azalea
Azalea Regional Shopping Center, South Gate, CA5:30-6:30 p.m. July 6, 13, 20, 27. Youngsters can learn the ways of "The Force" by a Jedi Master on July 6. Alex B will...
07/27/2017: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Annenberg Beach House Community Picnic
Annenberg Beach House, Santa Monica, CAPack up your family and pack up your dinner, and head out to the Beach House for a fun night by the Pacific. There will...
07/27/2017: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Descanso's Music on the Main
Descanso Gardens, La Canada-Flintridge, CA6-7:30 p.m. Thurs. June 15-Aug. 3. Jazz will cool off the warm Thursday nights at Descanso. Featuring a mix of styles and sounds, this summer's...
07/27/2017: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Kids Club at The Promenade
The Promenade at Westlake Village, Westlake Village, CA6-7 p.m. July 6, 13, 20, 27. What does the Promenade's Kids Club have in store this month? There will be juggling from Alex B....
07/27/2017: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Autry's Sizzling Summer Nights
The Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, CA/Los AngelesHeat up your Thursday nights with some Latin music and tacos at the Autry’s popular summer series. Starting at 5:30 p.m., you can enjoy tacos...
07/27/2017: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CSUN's Summer Movie Festival
Oviatt Lawn, CSUN, Northridge, CA7 p.m. July 6, 13, 20, 27. Looking for a little free family fun on a Thursday night? You'll want to know about the free...
07/27/2017: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
JANM's Outdoor Concert and Movie Night
Japanese American National Museum, L.A., CATrekkies should make tracks to the Japanese American National Museum tonight for this unique music concert/movie screening pairing. Opening up the evening will be a...
07/27/2017: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Party Animals at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena
Levitt Pavilion Pasadena, Memorial Park, Pasadena, CAWhere can you see a fox, a bear, a kangaroo, and a lion perform rock music for free? At this interactive rock 'n' roll concert...
07/27/2017: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm