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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
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
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
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
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
Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 27-May 13. The first North American traveling exhibit for children inspired by Eric Carle's art, this play-and-learn experience takes visitors into...
01/27/2018 - 05/13/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Porsche Effect Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 3-Jan. 27, 2019. The Petersen Automotive Museum's new exhibit "The Porsche Effect" celebrates the worldwide impact of the car company's legendary...
02/03/2018 - 01/27/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Universal Studios Hollywood's Lunar New Year Celebration
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA9 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 10, 24; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 11, 16, 22, 25; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 12, 20, 22; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb....
02/10/2018 - 02/25/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Genghis Khan: The Exhibition
Reagan Library, Simi Valley, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 16-Aug. 19. While Genghis Khan has an age-old reputation of a conqueror and a barbarian, he also was a law-maker, democratizer, and...
02/16/2018 - 08/19/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 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. 16-25. Make a date to go down to the Riverside County Fair. Besides an array of live...
02/16/2018 - 02/25/2018: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sesame Street: F is for Friends Appearance
Northridge Fashion Center, Northridge, CA3:30-5 p.m. Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24. On Feb. 23, Sesame Street’s Elmo & Abby Cadabby costumed characters will have a meet &...
02/23/2018 - 02/24/2018: 12:00 am
Temple City Camellia Festival and Carnival
Temple City Park, Temple City, CA4-10 p.m. Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Feb. 24, noon-8 p.m. Feb. 25. Since 1944, this colorful festival has been blooming in Temple City since...
02/23/2018 - 02/25/2018: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dreamscape Immersive presents "Alien Zoo"
Westfield Century City, Century City, CADreamscape Immersive presents the public debut of Alien Zoo, a limited, one-month-only engagement immersive experience at Westfield Century City. Located in the Atrium Space in...
02/24/2018: All Day
2018 Lunar New Year Exhibit & Meditation
Lu Mountain Temple, Rosemead, CAThe 10,000 Buddha Relics Collection includes sacred bones of Shakyamuni Buddha as well as tens of thousands of brightly colored crystals found in his ashes...
02/24/2018: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Festival of the Hearts
Saddleback College Quad, Mission Viejo, CAThe First Annual Festival of the Hearts will unite local youth, parents and teachers for a day of inspiration and empowerment. presented by Laura's House...
02/24/2018: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Huntington Children's Workshop: Bonsai Builders
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CAAs part of this weekend's Bonsai-a-Thon at the Huntington, youngsters can learn about the art of the Bonsai from professionals and get a miniature tree that...
02/24/2018: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market Los Angeles
Fairplex, Pomona, CAMore than 100 vintage, antique and handmade vendors, creatively curated by Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market, are returning to Los Angeles. All things chippy,...
02/24/2018 - 02/25/2018: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Super Saturday OPUSD Sustainability Fair And Recycling Event
Oak Park High School, Oak Park, Ca / VenturaAt this event, kids will enjoy hands-on activities including building & racing mini-solar boats, potting plants to take home and other craft projects related to...
02/24/2018: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Aquarium of the Pacific's African-American Festival
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 24-25. The 16th edition of this festival will recognize the diversity found African-American and African cultures in a variety of entertaining...
02/24/2018 - 02/25/2018: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
12th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show
Los Angeles Convention Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 24-25. Explore a world of travel opportunities by visiting the L.A. Convention Center this weekend. Learn about over 300 vacation destinations...
02/24/2018 - 02/25/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
4th Annual Bob Baker Day
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, L.A., CACome out and join in the commemoration of Bob Baker's 94th birthday. At 10 a.m., DJ Lance Rock will officiate the opening ceremony and ribbon...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibit
FIDM Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Feb. 6-April 7. For the 26th year, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising’s museum honors the imagination and achievement of...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 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...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Children of Hangzhou: Connecting with China Exhibition
Children’s Museum at La Habra, La Habra, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Jan. 23-May 27. This highly interactive exhibit presents the lives of four Chinese children in...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Robotics Championship
Monrovia High School, Monrovia, CACome watch 500 Southern California 7th-12th graders – and their 48 robots – compete for the honors to advance to a 13-state West Super-Regional and...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
How Sweet the Sound: Gospel Music in Los Angeles Exhibit
California African American Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Feb. 8-Aug. 26. The California African American Museum presents this exhibit which explores Los Angeles' religious history,...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Knott’s Peanuts Celebration
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA10 a.m.-10 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17-18, 24; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 25; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 11. There's a...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Play Garden Wonderschool Info Session and Park Play Date
Blair Hills Park, Culver City, CAFamilies can attend an information session and "Park Playdate" for Play Garden Wonderschool at Blair Hills Park. This Forest School program is actively enrolling students...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stratford School Open House
Stratford Schools – Altadena, Altadena, CAParents can preview Stratford’s preschool, and elementary programs. Meet the school's campus leadership, teachers, and staff. Explore Stratford’s unique STEAM-based curriculum and visit classrooms too.
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tall Ships Visit Ventura Harbor
Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CAVisitors will have an opportunity to raise sails, sing sea shanties, and learn about life on tall ships when the Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The San Fernando Valley Preschool Fair
St Nicholas Episcopal Church, Encino, CAThis resource fair is designed especially for families in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities. Get to know the top preschools and local, kid-friendly...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tidepool Walk
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CA11:30 a.m. Feb. 10, 12:30-2 p.m. Feb. 11, 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 17-18, 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 24. See what animals and marine life you can discover...
02/24/2018: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Mista Cookie Jar Mini-Concert
Children’s Book World, West L.A., CALA-based "kindie rocker" Mista Cookie Jar brings his urban-island-folky-rock-&-roll sounds to Children's Book World. Blending a background in creative writing, poetry & hip-hop production, his music...
02/24/2018: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Serendipity Saturdays
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Torrance, CAAt this Saturday program, youngsters and their caregivers will be entertained and engaged in a morning filled with fun and music. No registration is required....
02/24/2018: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Warrior Flow Yoga Class + Kids Crafting with Art Camp
The Commons at Calabasas, Calabasas, CAUnroll your yoga mat for an invigorating full-body flow where you’ll explore the yoga postures and fundamental principles of Vinyasa yoga while the kids enjoy...
02/24/2018: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
18th Annual African American Art Festival
STAR Eco Station, Culver City, CAJoin STAR Education at the STAR Eco Station to celebrate diversity and culture. This cultural celebration brings together students, performers, and local artists to honor...
02/24/2018: 11:00 am - 4:00 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...
02/24/2018: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Babywearing Dance Party
Santa Monica Public Library, Santa Monica, CaliforniaLearn early literacy tips while dancing with your baby. Young children are also invited to dance with their favorite toy. This free 45-minute program is...
02/24/2018: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Bel Air Camp Fair
Roscomare Road Elementary School, Los Angeles, CACheck out all the best Los Angeles area summer day camps, as well as sleep-away camps for ages 3-17 years. Geared for both kids and...
02/24/2018: 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...
02/24/2018: 11:00 am - 4:00 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!
02/24/2018: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday Storytime at the Grove's Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, L.A., CA11 a.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. Every Saturday morning this month, kids can enjoy a different storytime reading. In recognition of Black History Month,...
02/24/2018: 11:00 am - 12:00 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...
02/24/2018: 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...
02/24/2018: 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...
02/24/2018: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Proud Bird Bridal Open House
The Proud Bird, Los Angeles, CABrides-to-be can meet and greet with local vendors and check out the event spaces while enjoying complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvers. To RSVP please visit...
02/24/2018: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Toyota Symphonies For Youth
Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A., CA11 a.m. Feb. 24, March 10. This TSFY concert involves architecture and music - specifically the design of Disney Hall and the music played within...
02/24/2018: 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 using bright-colored walls and lively...
02/24/2018: 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...
02/24/2018: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Really Awesome Improv Show
The Second City Hollywood, Hollywood, CaliforniaFun (and appropriate) for ages 2-200, The Really Awesome Improv Show features improv games that rely on audience suggestions and participation. LA Magazine voted it...
02/24/2018: 12:00 am
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...
02/24/2018: 12:30 pm - 3:30 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...
02/24/2018: 1:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Drop-in Garden Activities: Growing a Gathering Garden
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CAStop by the Autry's ethnobotanical garden and learn more about the connections and between native plants, the environment, and yourself. Cultural educator Kat High (Hupa) will teach...
02/24/2018: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Guys & Dolls
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach, CA8 p.m Feb. 16-17, 23, March 1-2; 1 p.m. Feb. 18, March 4; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3; 6 p.m. Feb. 25....
02/24/2018: 1:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Harlem Globetrotters
Honda Center, Anaheim, CA2 p.m. Feb. 18, 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Feb. 24. From rim-shaking dunks to lightning-fast dribbling; trick shots to hoops hi-jinx, the Harlem Globetrotters have...
02/24/2018: 1:00 pm - 9:00 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....
02/24/2018: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Teen Arts Academy
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAStudents (ages 13-18) will work with artist Michelle Antonisse in an exploration of Rembrandt’s Self Portrait at the Age of 34, on loan from The National...
02/24/2018: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
3-D Theatricals presents Million Dollar Quartet
Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts, Cerritos, CA8 p.m. Feb. 23, March 2, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3; 2 p.m. Feb. 25, March 4; 7:30 p.m. March 1. Relive...
02/24/2018: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Allegiance
Aratani Theatre, L.A., CA8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Feb. 28-April 1 (previews: Feb. 21-25), The East West Players (EWP) and Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC)...
02/24/2018: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Daddy Long Legs
Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Long Beach, CA8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Feb. 23-March 11. International City Theatre kicks off its 33rd season with Daddy Long Legs, which is based on...
02/24/2018: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Pirates of Penzance
Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sun. Jan. 23-Feb. 25. Gilbert & Sullivan's comic opera has just gotten kookier....
02/24/2018: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
PMCA's Children's Workshop
Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena, CAFamilies can join museum art educators for a brief tour of "The Feminine Sublime" exhibition. Afterwards, everyone will return to the Project Room to paint...
02/24/2018: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Teddy Bear Concert “Meet the Woodwind Family”
Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, Eagle Rock, CABring your children and their favorite stuffed friends to this delightful concert that demonstrates how sounds, melodies, rhythms, and instruments can bring music to life....
02/24/2018: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Monster Jam
Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 24-25. Super truck showdowns will be happening at Angels Stadium during January and February. This Monster Jam mania will feature legendary machines...
02/24/2018 - 02/25/2018: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Dancing With The South Bay Stars VII
James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance, CASwing by the Armstrong Theatre tonight for this interesting community competition. A lineup of South Bay "stars" will be paired with professional dancers in this...
02/24/2018: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963
The Hudson Backstage THeatre, Los Angeles, CAThis play tells the story about a family who decides to a take a trip from Flint, Michigan to the heart of the south, Birmingham,...
02/24/2018: 8:00 pm