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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
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
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
Los Angeles Boat Show
Fairplex, Pomona, CAnoon-8 p.m. Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 19-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 21. The L.A. Boat Show docks again at the Fairplex. For outdoor...
01/18/2018 - 01/21/2018: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Torrance Libraries' Science Month!
Torrance Libraries, Torrance, CA4 p.m. Jan. 18, 19; 1 p.m. Jan. 20. Throughout January, special science-related programs will be held at all the Torrance libraries. "Fire & Ice"...
01/18/2018 - 01/20/2018: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
club l.a. KIDS & TEEN Drum Circle Social
The Help Group Autism Center, Sherman Oaks, CAThe Help Group's Kids Like Me Program will be hosting 2 separate Drum Circle sessions for kids (ages 5-12) and teens (ages 13-18) with ASD...
01/20/2018: 12:00 am
Spanish & Flamenco Music & Dance Program
Weaver Library, South Gate, CAWeaver Library hosts a performing arts program of Spanish and flamenco music and dance for children (5 years and older) and their entire families. Susana...
01/20/2018: 12:00 am
Disneyland Teen Leadership Trip
Disneyland, Anaheim, CAUnlike any other leadership training, Disney cast members will present team-building activities utilizing Disneyland. Don't worry, you will still have time to enjoy the park!...
01/20/2018: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Aquarium of the Pacific's Underwater Parks Day
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CABesides getting to see all the marine creatures at the Aquarium today, you will be able to learn more about their native habitats - specifically...
01/20/2018: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool Open House
Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool, L.A., CAAt this Open House, you can take a tour of the school and meet its teachers and Director! Breakfast is included. RSVP by January 15,...
01/20/2018: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Guided Nature Walk at the White Point Nature Preserve
White Point Nature Preserve, San Pedro, CAOn this Naturalist-guided hike, you can enjoy coastal views and learn more about the plants, animals, restoration area and more Preserve information. Meet at the...
01/20/2018: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
CSArts-San Gabriel Valley Preview Day
Performing Arts Center SGV, Duarte, CAStudents, who are passionate about the arts, are invited to attend a special Preview Day to learn about the California School of the Arts - San...
01/20/2018: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
DADurday! Playdate + Photoshoot
The Play Destination, Agoura Hills, CaliforniaDads Unite! Journey to The Play Destination for a fun-filled Dad and Me playdate, which includes fun arts and crafts, music and games. There will...
01/20/2018: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Let's Play in Spanish Preschool Open House
Let’s Play in Spanish, Covina, CALet's Play in Spanish - an award-winning Bay Area Spanish Immersion Preschool - has just opened a new location in Covina and enrollment is still...
01/20/2018: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Huntington's Culinary Workshop
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens., San Marino, CaliforniaYoung chefs should make a date to attend this culinary workshop. Chef Ernest Miller is explore the world's oldest cultivated fruit - the date. Dates...
01/20/2018: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
30-Minute Beach Cleanup and Polar Splash
Granada Beach, Long Beach, CASince 1999, Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team (CAT) have done monthly gathering to clear the sands of debris, trash and rubbish. For the...
01/20/2018: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Batman ‘66 exhibit
The Hollywood Museum, The Max Factor Building, Hollywood, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.– Sun. Jan. 12-March 24. The Hollywood Museum has an exhibit with real "bang!, pow!!" Its Batman exhibit salutes the ever-popular TV...
01/20/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ben Franklin's "Electric" Birthday Celebration
International Printing Museum, Torrance, CALooking for a way to celebrate Ben Franklin's 312th birthday? Why not join the party at the International Printing Museum? Old Ben himself will be...
01/20/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Charles M. Schulz’s Pigskin Peanuts exhibition
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 18-March 15. An homage to the late legendary Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, this exhibit features 50 Sunday and daily football-themed...
01/20/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Movies at The PACC presents "Wizard of Oz"
Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard, CAJudy Garland as "Dorothy" impressionist Elaine Horn will perform "Lollypops From Munchkinland" and pose for photos before the screening of the classic film. There will also...
01/20/2018: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Rainforest Adventure Exhibit
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get lost in an exploration of the world's tropical rainforests. Guests can pretend to be research assistants - complete with costumes, binoculars,...
01/20/2018 - 09/09/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Retro City Festival
Fairplex, Pomona, CA10 a.m. Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 21. Dedicated to the history of video gaming, this annual celebration showcases the largest selection of retro...
01/20/2018 - 01/21/2018: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
The All American Collector's Show
Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale, CAExplore a treasure trove of vintage toys, advertising signs, dolls, movie items and other pieces of Americana memorabilia. This show, the largest show of its...
01/20/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Touch-A-Truck
Malibu Public Library, Malibu, CAThe Community Services Department and the Malibu Library proudly present this special event where children can see, touch, explore, and honk the horns of their...
01/20/2018: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Zooga South Bay One Year Celebration
Zooga Yoga South Bay, Redondo Beach, CATo celebrate its first anniversary, Zooga Yoga South Bay will be offering free class demos, author reading and book signing, free samples (Love Grown, Honest...
01/20/2018: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
A Faery Hunt's Fun Adventure!
Los Encinos State Historic Park, Encino, CAA Faery Hunt interactive performance is designed to inspire creativity, imagination and fun in children and adults alike. You'll go on a gentle quest through...
01/20/2018: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Andrew & Polly Mini-Concert
Children’s Book World, West L.A., CAAndrew (who is a film composer) and Polly (who creates music and sound design for commercials) together write and perform friendly, engaging music for children...
01/20/2018: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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...
01/20/2018: 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...
01/20/2018: 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...
01/20/2018: 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...
01/20/2018: 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...
01/20/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pan for Gold! at The Autry
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CALearn how to pan for gold, just like how the 49ers did during the California gold rush!
01/20/2018: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stories of Almost Everyone Exhibit
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (closed Mon.) Jan. 28-May 6. This group exhibition spotlights the work of more than 40 international artists...
01/20/2018: 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...
01/20/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Enchanted Nightingale
Garry Marshall Theatre, Burbank, CA11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Jan. 13-March 18. Audiences will take a trip to ancient China in this magical tale, written by Lori Marshall and Joseph Leo...
01/20/2018: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Toyota Symphonies For Youth
Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A., CA11 a.m. Jan. 13, 20. Families can experience "The Magic of Dvořák" at this month's program when the L.A. Philharmonic will perform Antonín Dvořák’s sensational...
01/20/2018: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ana Serrano: Homegrown Exhibition
Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena, CAnoon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Jan. 21-June 3. Museum guests can explore an immersive “garden” containing Ana Serrano's art. The Mexican-American artist uses bright-colored walls and lively...
01/20/2018: 12:00 pm - 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...
01/20/2018: 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. through Sept. 2, 2019. In collaboration with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and...
01/20/2018: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Annie Oakley and The Princess Café
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica, CA2 p.m. Sat., 12:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 14-April 29. Annie Oakley is returning to the Santa Monica Playhouse! In this heart-warming rhythm and boos musical...
01/20/2018: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium's Underwater Parks Day
Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica, CADive into the underwater marine world of Southern California without getting wet! Join the Aquarium in celebrating the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), also known as...
01/20/2018: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Autry's Drop-in Garden Activities: Language, a Reflection of Environment
Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CAIf you stop by the Autry's ethnobotanical garden this afternoon, you can find out about some of the connections between native plants, the environment, and...
01/20/2018: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Disney Live: Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic
Citizen Business Bank Arena, Ontario, CA1 p.m., 4 p.m. Jan. 20-21. Full with enchanting Disney moments, this show takes audiences into a magical world populated with 25 of your favorite...
01/20/2018 - 01/21/2018: 1:00 pm - 5:30 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...
01/20/2018: 1:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Drop in Garden Activity: Language, a Reflection of Environment
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CAStop by the Autry's ethnobotanical garden to learn more about the connections and between native plants, the environment, and yourself. Ethnobotanist and language preservationist Richard...
01/20/2018: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Storybook Theatre Presents The Ugly Duckling
Theatre West, Hollywood, CA1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 14—March 3. Storybook Theatre's fun-filled version of the famous fable has lots of singing, dancing, audience participation…and even a comical ballet....
01/20/2018: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Animaniacs in Concert!
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, Santa Clarita, CALegendary voice actor Rob Paulsen, who has delighted generations of animation fanatics with his signature roles in “Pinky and the Brain,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,”...
01/20/2018: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
My Father’s Dragon
Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oask, CAPuppets, masks, inventive scenic effects and original music are used to bring to life Ruth Stiles Gannett's long loved stories. This tale concerns a compassionate...
01/20/2018: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt for Harry Potter Fans
Getty Center, L.A., CAFollow in the footsteps of young wizards in search of art that echoes characters, places and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and...
01/20/2018: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kids Night Out at Zooga Yoga
Zooga Yoga South Bay, Redondo Beach, CAThis Kids Nite Out includes Zooga's signature YOGAPLAY® class, games, arts & crafts, stories, music and a movie on a big screen! Pizza, drink and...
01/20/2018: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monster Energy AMA Supercross
Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA6:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 20. Elite Supercross riders will be revving up their engines and roaring around the track at Angel Stadium. This FIM World...
01/20/2018: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tales of Modern Motherhood
The Whitefire Theatre, Sherman Oaks, CAAfter sold-out houses and encore performances at Santa Monica Playhouse and Off-Broadway at United Solo Festival NYC, Tales of Modern Motherhood: This Sh*t Just Got...
01/20/2018: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm