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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
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
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
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
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
Sin Censura: A Mural Remembers L.A.
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 9-Aug. 18 (closed July 4). How rare is it to see the mural L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective? This marks the...
03/09/2018 - 08/18/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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
KING TUT: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh Exhibit
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 24-Jan. 13. Celebrating the centennial of the discovery of King Tut's tomb, this immersive exhibition (presented by the Egyptian Ministry of...
03/24/2018 - 01/13/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pandas in IMAX
California Science Center, L.A., CAtimes vary April 6-Sept. 3. The filmmakers from the acclaimed IMAX documentaries Born to Be Wild and Island of Lemurs: Madagascar take audiences on an exciting and educational new...
04/06/2018 - 09/03/2018: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Pixar Fest
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CAHours vary, April 13-Sept. 3. Disneyland and California Adventure will be pixilated by all this things Pixar this spring and summer. Disneyland presents a new...
04/13/2018 - 09/03/2018: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Warner Bros. Studio Tour's Justice League Exhibit
Warner Brothers Studios, Burbank, CA8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood just got a little more super. That is because of its new exhibit that is all...
05/05/2018 - 12/29/2018: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Growing Habitat: LA’s Wildlife & Descanso Exhibition
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, California10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21-Aug. 19. Descanso's new special exhibit focuses on the relationship between the wildlife and humans who both live in great L.A.,...
05/21/2018 - 08/19/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dinosaurs Around The World Exhibit
Discovery Cube LA, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 26-Sept. 3. Dino lovers will be decamping to the Discovery Cube this summer to explore the new "Dinosaurs Around the World"...
05/26/2018 - 09/03/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Becoming Los Angeles Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1-Dec. 31 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25). Discover how Los Angeles became Los Angeles. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles...
06/01/2018 - 12/31/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
25¢ a Play: The Art of the Videocade Exhibit
Peekaboo Gallery, Pasadena, CA11 a.m.-7 pm. through July 31. The first exhibit at the newly open Peekaboo Gallery salutes classic coin-op video arcade games and pinball machines of...
06/05/2018 - 07/31/2018: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fairies vs. Trolls at the South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 15-Aug. 31. This summer you can team up with the magical creatures who inhabit the beautiful Botanic Gardens. Join Team Fairies...
06/15/2018 - 08/31/2018: 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Incredible Journey and The Lost Secrets of South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 15-March 31 (closed Dec. 25). With a map and compass, visitors will set off on a self-guided adventure to seek out...
06/15/2018 - 08/31/2018: 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Electric Ocean at SeaWorld
SeaWorld, San Diego, CA10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 16-July 31. Electric Ocean will again light up the night at SeaWorld this summer combining the cool glow of bioluminescent lighting with...
06/16/2018 - 07/31/2018: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Bruce W. Talamon: Soul, R&B, and Funk Photographs 1972–1982 Exhibit
Grammy Museum, L.A., CA10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. June 23-Aug. 1. This exhibition showcases a period in musical history as seen through the eyes of...
06/23/2018 - 08/01/2018: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Downtown Laguna, Laguna Beach, CAnoon-11:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. July 5-Sept. 1. This widely acclaimed juried fine arts show spotlights the work of 140 talented Southern California’s...
07/05/2018 - 09/01/2018: 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Pageant Of The Masters
Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CA8:30-10 p.m. July 7-Sept 1. One of the annual highlights of Laguna Beach's Festival of Arts, the Pageant of the Masters has been amazing audiences...
07/07/2018 - 09/01/2018: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Resilient Women: The Art of Daggi Wallace Exhibit
Soiland Humanities Center, Thousand Oaks, CA8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. June 18-Aug. 9. This exhibition is a compilation of Dagii Wallace's most recent work including an exploration of water, a focus...
07/31/2018: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Butterfly Pavilion
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 13-Sept. 3. Butterflies are taking flight again at NHMLA! Get up close to beautiful butterflies in its new Butterfly Pavilion. This...
07/31/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Lil’ Ranchers Summer Program
Leonis Adobe Museum, Calabasas, CA9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7. The Leonis Adobe Museum’s Lil’ Ranchers Summer Program offers like authentic blacksmith demonstrations, feeding...
07/31/2018: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Beyond the Nile: Egypt and the Classical World Exhibit
Getty Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., Sun., 10 a.m-9 p.m. March 27– Sept. 9. This exhibition is the first to provide a comprehensive examination of Egypt’s interactions...
07/31/2018: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cinépolis Summer Kids Series
Cinépolis Pico Rivera, Pico Rivera, CAOccurring every Tuesday at 10 a.m., this series lets guests can enjoy $1 movie tickets at Cinépolis USA theaters for special screenings of their favorite...
07/31/2018: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
GOOOOL! The World Cup’s Greatest Moments Exhibition
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. May 3-Oct. 28. Fans of futbol (aka soccer) will get a kick out of this exhibit that presents an all-star lineup...
07/31/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 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,...
07/31/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011 Exhibition
Getty Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues–Fri. Sun. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat. June 26-October 21. Fashion photography's primary function is as advertising, but it can also be great...
07/31/2018: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
In Focus: Expressions Exhibition
Getty Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues–Fri. Sun. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat. May 22-October 7. The human face has long been a central elements of art - from...
07/31/2018: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
The Autry's Imagined West Studios
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. This interactive installation is all about sparking children's imagination. Designed and built by artist Mac Maker, Imagined...
07/31/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The VOID and ILMxLAB's Hyper-Reality VR Experience
Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CAStar Wars: Secrets of the Empire will transport guests deep into the Star Wars universe allowing them to walk freely and untethered on an interactive...
07/31/2018: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Pan for Gold at the Autry
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Learn how to pan for gold, just like how the 49ers did during the California gold rush!...
07/31/2018: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Autry's Drop-In Summer Fun
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 19-Aug. 3. The Autry ups the fun levels during the summer. There will be scavenger hunts, dress-up photo booths, native plant...
07/31/2018: 10:30 am - 2:30 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...
07/31/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Katherine Gray: As Clear as the Experience Exhibition
Craft and Folk Art Museum, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. May 27-Sept. 9. The L.A.-based Katherine Gray makes art of glass. She is known for pairing her...
07/31/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kids Club at the Waterside
Waterside Marina del Rey, Marina del Rey, CA11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Kids can brush up their camping skills on July 3 with that overgrown Girl Scout Campfire...
07/31/2018: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., CAnoon-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. June 1-Sept. 1. Explore the amazingly creative mind of Jim Henson in this comprehensive exhibit that features his...
07/31/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mutt House: The Musical
Kirk Douglas Theatre, Culver City, CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. July 15-Aug. 5. A furry tale of fun for animal lovers of...
07/31/2018: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
School of Rock
Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA7:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. July 24-Aug. 5. School of Rock is a New York Times Critics’ Pick that...
07/31/2018: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kids Club at the Commons
The Commons at Calabasas, Calabasas, CA6-7 p.m. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Camp out under the stars with Girl Scout Campfire Cathy and enjoy her interactive musical show (July...
07/31/2018: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kids Club at the Commons
The Commons at Calabasas, Calabasas, CA6-7 p.m. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Camp out under the stars with Girl Scout Campfire Cathy and enjoy her interactive musical show (July...
07/31/2018: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mr. C Beverly Hills' Poolside Cinema Series
Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel, L.A., CA7 p.m. Tues. July 3-Aug. 14. Mr. C invites locals to have a special summer movie-going experience as this Century City-adjacent hotel shows films on...
07/31/2018: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Summer Movies Under the Stars
Plaza West Covina, West Covina, CA7-10 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31. Tuesday nights are a festive night of free films this month at Plaza West Covina. Emcee Paul Dean...
07/31/2018: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Moonlight Movies on the Beach
Granada Beach, Long Beach, CA8 p.m. Tues. July 3-Aug. 21. Cinema meets sand on Tuesday nights at Granada Beach. Alfredo’s Beach Club hosts another summer of free family films featuring...
07/31/2018: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm