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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
Body Worlds: Pulse Exhibit
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThis exhibit examines human anatomy, physiology and health through real human plastinates. This new generation of plastinates show, on one hand, the impact of ill...
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
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: 11:00 am - 6:00 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
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit!
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23-Jan. 15. Young doctors-in-training can practice their "medical training" in this exhibit, which is the first one that Disney Junior has...
09/23/2017 - 01/15/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
ICE At Santa Monica
ICE At Santa Monica Rink, Santa Monica, CA2-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 2 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Nov. 1-Jan. 15. The corner of Fifth St. and Arizona Ave. will...
11/01/2017 - 01/15/2018: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thousand Oaks Holiday Ice Rink
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CAnoon-9 p.m. Mon.–Thurs., noon-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Nov. 9-Jan. 28. The lake at the Lakes won't be totally...
11/09/2017 - 01/28/2018: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice Westfield Topanga
Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, CA5-8 p.m., 8:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 14-Jan. 14. Outdoor ice skating returns to Woodland Hills this winter with the help...
11/14/2017 - 01/14/2018: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square, L.A., CATimes vary, Nov. 16-Jan. 15. For its 20th year, Pershing Square's Holiday Ice Rink has a new name, but the same wintry fun. At 7,200...
11/16/2017 - 01/15/2018: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Tattoo: An Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1) Nov. 19-April 15. Did you that the history of tattoos goes back some 5,000 years?...
11/19/2017 - 04/15/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Valley Kids Consignment Sale
University Plaz, Northridge, CAThis consignment sales offers many kids items, from newborns through teens. There is baby gear, games, toys, books, shoes, winter coats, swings ride on toys,...
12/08/2017 - 01/25/2018: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Green Diamonds: Natural Radiance Exhibit
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9-April 1 (closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1). The Natural History Museum's elegant Gem and Mineral Hall will be shining more brightly...
12/09/2017 - 04/01/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Star Wars: The Last Jedi At The El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA9:30 a.m., 1:05 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. Dec. 14-Jan. 28. The Force and more will be at the El Capitan Theatre....
12/14/2017 - 01/28/2018: 9:30 am - 11:50 pm
Sidewalk Speedsters: The Grown-Up World of Children’s Cars Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 16-Oct. 31. Children have longed loved to pretend that they are driving fast cars. Sometimes, kids' toy cars are so cool...
12/16/2017 - 10/31/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Oxnard Whale Watching Season
Channel Island Harbor, Oxnard, CAWhale watching season is back. A journey through the Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary provides visitors with the unique opportunity to experience...
12/26/2017 - 04/16/2018: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions, Hollywood, CA10 a.m.-midnight, Jan. 1-March 2. You are not seeing things - there is a Museum of Illusions. Museum-goers becomes full-fledged participants in the paintings created...
01/01/2018 - 03/02/2018: 10:00 am - 11:59 pm
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire
Downtown Disney, Anaheim, CA9 a.m.-midnight Jan. 5-March 6. Experience Star Wars in an exciting new way. ILMxLAB and The VOID have created a revolutionary hyper-reality attraction Star Wars:...
01/05/2018 - 03/06/2018: 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Highland Hall's All School Tour
All School Tour, Northridge, CAThe tour will begin with an introduction to Waldorf Education, then groups will break off to visit various sections of the school. Parents will be...
01/11/2018: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Stratford School Los Angeles' Kindergarten Overview
Stratford – Los Angeles Melrose Campus, Los Angeles, CALearn about Stratford School's unique Kindergarten curriculum and approach. Parents can also get tips on how to prepare their child for Kindergarten — academically, socially,...
01/11/2018: 8:45 am - 9:45 am
Future Park: Art + Technology Exhibit
Bowers Kidseum, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Sept. 16-Jan. 15 (closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This exhibit, presented Kidseum in collaboration with Team Lab Kids, Inc.,...
01/11/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pasadena Bead and Design Show
Pasadena Hilton, Pasadena, CaliforniaNow in its 21st year, this celebration of handcraft and jewelry design hosts 300 artisan exhibits, including handmade beads, artistic jewelry and gemstones. Check out...
01/11/2018 - 01/14/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
A Universal History of Infamy 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. Aug. 20-Feb. 19. This exhibit's name references a Jorge Luis Borges short...
01/11/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Annenberg Space for Photography's "Cuba Is" Exhibit
Annenberg Space For Photography, Century City, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Sept. 9-March 4. Revealing complexities on - and off - the island, "Cuba Is" explores aspects of Cuba not easily accessed by...
01/11/2018: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Biomythography: Currency Exchange Exhibit
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Nov. 16-Feb. 1. This exhibition, curated by Chris Christion and Jessica Wimbley, investigates multiple forms of currency...
01/11/2018: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
California Heritage Museum's "Art Quilts" Exhibit
California Heritage Museum, Santa Monica, CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Dec. 9-March 18. This is not your grandmother’s quilt show! This juried exhibition features artwork spotlighting the best contemporary artists that...
01/11/2018: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
California Science Center's New IMAX Films: Amazon Adventure 3D and Hurricane 3D
California Science Center, L.A., CAOn Oct. 11, the California Science Center will unveil the hi-tech updates in its IMAX Theater. Audiences will see improvements in both the sound and...
01/11/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Taking Shape: Degas as Sculptor Exhibition
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAnoon-5 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Thur., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Nov. 10-April 9 (closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This exhibit provides...
01/11/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
DCA’s PST LA/LA exhibition "Condemned To Be Modern”
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, L.A., CAnoon-5 p.m. Thur.-Sun. Sept. 10-Jan. 28. The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) presents this exhibit at the Los Angeles Municipal Art...
01/11/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Disney's Aladdin
Pantages Theater, Hollywood, CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 10-March 31. That Disney magic is in full effect in the...
01/11/2018: 1:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Warner Grand Theatre, San Pedro, CA6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13. The Fantasia Family Music Performing Arts present a youth production of...
01/11/2018 - 01/13/2018: 1:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Motown the Musical
Fred Kavli Theater, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousan Oaks, CA7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 8 p.m. Jan. 12, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Jan 13, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14. Packed with the music of...
01/11/2018 - 01/14/2018: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Lula Washington Dance Theatre
Wallis Annenberg Center For the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CA7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-13. The acclaimed L.A.-based Lula Washington Dance Theatre celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by presenting a trio of programs....
01/11/2018 - 01/13/2018: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Torrance Libraries' Science Month!
Torrance Public Libraries, Torrance, CA4 p.m. Jan. 9, 11, 18, 19, 24; 1 p.m. Jan. 20. Throughout January, special science-related programs will be held at all the Torrance libraries....
01/11/2018: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Winter Luau with Moana from The Los Angeles Princess Company
The Playroom, Sherman Oaks, CAKids can enjoy a Winter Luau at The Playroom. At this fun indoor play place, they can play games and watch a performance of Moana...
01/11/2018: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley presents "Pippin"
Arcadia Performing Arts Center, Arcadia, CA7 p.m. Jan. 11-13. Filled with dance, humor and soaring songs by Stephen Schwartz (“Corner of the Sky,” “Magic to Do” and “Glory”), Pippin tells...
01/11/2018 - 01/13/2018: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm