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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, Sylmar, 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 walk...
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
Titanic in Photographs: The Exhibition
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. through July 31, 2018. One great ship is saluting another in this exhibit. On display at the Queen Mary is nearly 100...
06/01/2017 - 07/31/2018: 3:00 pm - 8:00 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
The Lion King Sing-Along
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. Aug. 4-10, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. Aug. 11-20. The El Capitan will be asking "Can...
08/04/2017 - 08/20/2017: 10:00 am - 9:00 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...
08/16/2017: All Day
“This Is Hunger” National Exhibit
National Council of Jewish Women|Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CATake a compelling journey, one that draws you into the lives of everyday Americans – and deepens your awareness about who struggles with hunger and...
08/16/2017 - 08/18/2017: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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...
08/16/2017: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Growing Up on Millionaire's Row: Fenyes Mansion Tours for Youth
Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena, CA10 a.m. Aug. 16, 19. Imagine the experience of a child in the year 1910 on Pasadena’s famed “Millionaire’s Row.” On this special tour, youngsters...
08/16/2017: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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,...
08/16/2017: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kids Club at The Lakes
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA11 a.m.-noon Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Handsome Hector starts of August's entertainment lineup with some impressive magic on Aug. 2. Youngsters can help...
08/16/2017: 11:00 am - 12:00 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...
08/16/2017: 11:00 am - 4:00 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...
08/16/2017: 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...
08/16/2017: 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...
08/16/2017: 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...
08/16/2017: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wet Wednesdays
Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura, CAVentura Harbor Village packs in a rousing good time every Wednesday through August. Entertainment abounds with live steel drum entertainment from noon-3 p.m. Stop by...
08/16/2017: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Ahmanson Theatre, L.A., CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. Aug. 2-Sept. 10. The Tony Award-winning play, adapted by Simon Stephens from...
08/16/2017: 1:00 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,...
08/16/2017: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Pokémon Tween Club
Altadena Library District, Altadena , CA.Tweens are welcome to join the Pokémon club at the Altadena Library District. Every Tuesday, starting May 9, club members can meet to engage in...
08/16/2017: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
CHALK Preschool Pasadena Open House
CHALK Preschool, Pasadena, CACome meet the CHALK Preschool staff and preview the layout of the state-of-the-art facility. You'll have the opportunity to review the curriculum, examine materials, and...
08/16/2017: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
CHALK Preschool Venice Open House
Chalk Preschool, Venice, CACome meet the CHALK Preschool staff and preview the layout of the state-of-the-art facility. You'll have the opportunity to review the curriculum, examine materials, and...
08/16/2017: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kids Club at Panorama Mall
Panorama Mall, Van Nuys, CA5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Get a magical start to your month by catching David Skale's funny magic show on Aug. 2....
08/16/2017: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Shakespeare By The Sea: Macbeth
Adventure Park, Whittier, CACome out and experience Shakespeare by the Sea's free outdoor performance of this always powerful political drama. It is part of the company's 20th season;...
08/16/2017: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Old Zoo Stage, Griffith Park, L.A., CA7 p.m. Wed.-Sun. July 29-Sept. 3. Two Gentlemen of Verona was the Independent Shakespeare Company's first free summer Shakespeare performance back in 2004. They say...
08/16/2017: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm