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Shen Yun 2019
Long Beach Terrace Theater, Long Beach, CA2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. March 23, 1 p.m. March 24. Combining ancient Chinese legends with innovative modern technology, a Shen Yun stage spectacular presents a...
03/23/2018 - 03/24/2019: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School Exhibition
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29-June 30. A combination of the cool and crazy, this eclectic exhibition highlights the work of more than 50 artists from...
09/29/2018 - 06/30/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Pompeii The Exhibition
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6-April 21 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This exhibit offers a phenomenal look at one of the history's legendary...
10/06/2018 - 04/21/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Origami in the Garden
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont, CA8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20-April 14 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is home to 16 large-scale metal...
10/20/2018 - 04/14/2019: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lost at Sea: The Explorations of Dr. Robert Ballard Exhibition
Battleship IOWA, San Pedro, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30-Dec. 31, 2019 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) Dive into the fascinating world of sea wreck explorations at the Battleship IOWA. This...
10/30/2018 - 12/31/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Legends of Los Angeles: Southern California Race Cars and Their Builders Exhibition
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 30, 2019. In this exhibit, the Petersen Automotive Museum explores the stories of the region’s racing cars, builders and tracks....
11/10/2018 - 11/30/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Art of the Jewel: The Crevoshay Collection Exhibit
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7-May 12. Designer Paula Crevoshay melds nature, art, and science in unique ways with her jewelry. Featuring jewelry made of gold,...
12/07/2018 - 05/12/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Big Bear Snow Play
Big Bear Snow Play, Big Bear, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 5-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 23-April 14. Big Bear's Snow Play features with three full-length snow-tubing runs. To ensure...
12/07/2018 - 04/14/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Incredible Predators 3D Movie at NHM
Natural History Museum, L.A., CAtimes vary Dec. 15-June 30 (closed Jan. 1). This film, the latest one to screen in the museum's 3D theater, takes an intimate look at...
12/15/2018 - 06/30/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Mammoths and Mastodons at the La Brea Tar Pits
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, L.A.,9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 21-Sept. 8. For years, the world-famous La Brea Tar Pits and Museum has been excavating and displaying incredible mammoths and mastodons;...
12/21/2018 - 09/08/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Whale Watching Season in Oxnard
Channel Island Harbor, Oxnard, CA1-5 p.m. Dec. 26-April 15. Oxnard's Whale Watching Season begins December 26 and lasts into mid April, with Island Packers and Channel Islands Sportfishing Center...
12/26/2018 - 04/15/2019: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Incredible Journey and The Lost Secrets of South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penisula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 31. Use your trusty compass and a tattered map to search the Garden for hidden treasures, along with treasures hidden...
01/09/2019 - 03/31/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Imagination Dwells Here Exhibition
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CA9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Thur., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues., Fri.-Sat., 12:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 12-May 31. Imagination, as well as the Bob Baker Marionettes, will be...
01/12/2019 - 05/31/2019: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Disney's Classics "Happily Ever After" Movie Series
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CABetween Jan. 18 and March 3, the El Capitan will exclusively screen five classic films as part of its popular "throwback" movie series. "The Little...
01/18/2019 - 02/18/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Get Your Ears On: A Mickey and Minnie Celebration
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, CAhours vary Jan. 18-Feb. 18. Join Disneyland in its biggest ever celebration of that beloved duo, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Starting Jan. 18, “Mickey’s...
01/18/2019 - 02/18/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hot Wheels Race To Win Exhibit
Discovery Cube L.A., Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 26-April 28. Rev up your engines! Visitors can take a behind-the-scenes look at the thrilling world of racing through hands-on experiences,...
01/26/2019 - 04/28/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This is Manga: Art of Naoki Urasawa Exhibit
Japan House Los Angeles, Hollywood, CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. through March 28 (closed Feb. 24). The retrospective exhibition of the internationally acclaimed Japanese manga artist will...
02/08/2019 - 03/28/2019: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio, CA10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Mon. noon-10 p.m. Tues.-Thur. Feb. 15-24. Make a date to get a taste of the National Date Festival and the Riverside County...
02/15/2019 - 02/24/2019: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Performance on the Frog: Meet the Presidents and Vote
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CA1 p.m. Feb. 16-18. Over Presidents' Day weekend, Kidspace Children’s Museum gives youngsters a chance to vote for the 2019 Animal Ambassador President. Also, they...
02/16/2019 - 02/18/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Safari Days
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CANot sure what to do when LAUSD school holiday? Pack up a backpack, lunch, and safari gear and have your child spend a fun-filled day...
02/18/2019: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The LEGO Movie Days
Legoland, Carlsbad, CA9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 16-17, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 18, 23-24. Join Emmet, Wyldstyle and the gang in celebrating the arrival of The LEGO Movie...
02/18/2019: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tall Ships Visit Ventura Harbor
Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CAnoon Feb. 12; 2-6 p.m. Feb. 15; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2 p.m-4 p.m. Feb. 16, 18; 2-5 p.m. Feb. 17. Guests can explore the Hawaiian...
02/18/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Underworld: Imagining the Afterlife Exhibition
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Sun. Oct. 31-March 18. It seems fitting that an exhibit about the Underworld would open on Halloween. This Getty Villa exhibition...
02/18/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Volcanoes 3D: The Fires of Creation
California Science Center, L.A., CA12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21-March 15; 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. March 16-June 9. This documentary is a tale of science,...
02/18/2019: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
3D: Double Vision Exhibit
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. July 15–March 31. You won't believe your eyes as you walk...
02/18/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm