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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
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
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
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
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 19-Jan. 6. NHMLA presents this showcase of the 53rd year’s finalists and category winners. The exhibition features 99 stunning images from...
08/19/2018 - 01/06/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Childhood Left at the Station Exhibit
Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thur., Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri. Aug. 26-Dec. 31 (closed Sept. 10, 19, Nov. 22, Dec. 25). In honor of the 80th anniversary...
08/26/2018 - 12/31/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penisula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15-Nov. 30. Because the Botanic Garden's furry residents love snacking on the seasonal pumpkin patch, the Garden's birds have hidden the...
09/15/2018 - 11/30/2018: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spider Pavilion
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16 through Nov. 25 (closed Nov. 22). Explore the web - the kind that spiders make - at the Natural History...
09/16/2018 - 11/25/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
La Reina de Los Ángeles Exhibition
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 17-Jan. 13 (closed 12/25). The Los Angeles River has been played a pivotal role in the story of our city, although...
09/17/2018 - 01/13/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lion Guard Exhibit
Discovery Cube OC, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22-Jan. 13. The first-ever museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s hit series, “The Lion Guard” takes young fans and their families...
09/22/2018 - 01/13/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Annex Food Hall and First 5 Ventura County Kids Club
The Collection at Riverpark, Oxnard, CAThe Annex Food Hall offers a morning of storytime and crafts in partnership with First 5 Ventura County and the Oxnard Public Library. First 5...
09/26/2018 - 12/26/2018: 10:30 am - 12:30 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
Disney’s The Nutcracker And The Four Realms
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA7 p.m. Nov. 1, 10 a.m., 1:10 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and (Fri.-Sat.) 10:30 p.m. Nov. 2-18. The El Capitan will host one of...
11/01/2018 - 11/18/2018: 10:00 am - 11:55 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. 3-Jan. 21. Chill out by the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica's...
11/03/2018 - 01/21/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pyrometric: Earth and Ash in the Anthropocene Exhibition
Kwan Fong Gallery, Thousand Oaks, CA8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Oct. 19-Jan. 10. This exhibit investigates fire and wildfires through the lenses of art and ecology, highlighting human contributions to recurring...
11/09/2018: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
2018 Columbia College Hollywood Film Festival
Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana, CAThis free festival will present and honor original films by Columbia College Hollywood’s students and graduates. This is a great event to check out for...
11/09/2018 - 11/10/2018: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour 2018
Orange Empire Railway Museum, Perris, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3-4, 10-12. When you spend a "day out with Thomas," you can enjoy a ride with Thomas and/or Percy; have a...
11/09/2018: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saint Elizabeth School Open House
Saint Elizabeth School, Altadena, CaliforniaSaint Elizabeth School (TK-8) invites prospective students, parents, and friends to attend its annual Open House. All are welcome to tour its beautiful Altadena campus,...
11/09/2018: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Friday Fun
Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, Torrance, CaliforniaThis class involves a story time, a craft and some science followed by a tour of the Preserve. Pre-registration is required as the class is limited...
11/09/2018: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CAHours vary, Nov. 9-Jan. 6. "The Happiest Place on Earth" will be jolly with holiday merriment at Disneyland and California Adventure - both will be...
11/09/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 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...
11/09/2018: 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...
11/09/2018: 10:00 am - 11:00 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...
11/09/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Toddler Storytimes
South Pasadena Public Library Children’s Room, South Pasadena, CAChildren’s librarians read age-appropriate stories and share fingerplays, songs, flannelboard stories, and book-related DVDs with children in a group setting. Storytimes for 1-2 year olds...
11/09/2018: 10:30 am - 11:20 am
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...
11/09/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ceremonies and Celebrations: Textile Treasures from the USC Pacific Asia Museum Collection
USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thur. Sept. 14-Jan. 6. (closed Nov. 21-22, Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31-Jan. 1). Drawn from the museum's extraordinary...
11/09/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Del Amo Fashion Center's Santa Photo Experience
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CACome out to get your holiday photo taken professionally at the Del Amo Fashion Center. To learn more about the hours of operation and to...
11/09/2018 - 12/24/2018: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Here Exhibition
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, L.A., CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thur.-Sun. Oct. 25-Jan. 6. In this group exhibition, local artists explore the relationships between "self" and "other" and "here" versus "there." They...
11/09/2018: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kaiju vs Heroes: Mark Nagata's Journey through the World of Japanese Toys
Japanese American National Museum, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues-Wed., Fri.–Sun. noon-8 p.m. Thur. Sept. 15-March 24. Back in the 1970s, Mark Nagata was your typical California kid, but then he...
11/09/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Merion Estes: Unnatural Disasters Exhibition
Craft & Folk Art Museum, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 30-Jan. 6. This exhibit presents a 20-year survey of the Los Angeles-based mixed media artist. This...
11/09/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nate the Great
Julianne Argyros Stage, South Coast Rep., Costa Mesa, CA7 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sun. (no 11 a.m. show Nov. 3) Nov. 2-18. Nate the...
11/09/2018: 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
National Geographic Photo Ark Exhibition
Annenberg Space For Photography, Century City, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Oct. 13-Jan 21. National Geographic Fellow and photographer Joel Sartore's life mission is to photograph every species living in the world’s...
11/09/2018: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
One Day at a Time: Manny Farber and Termite Art Exhibit
MOCA Grand Ave., L.A., CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thur., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 14-March 11. "Termite Art" was a term conceived by American...
11/09/2018: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Rauschenberg: In and About L.A. Exhibit
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues, Thur., 11 a.m. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Aug. 11-Feb. 10. Robert Rauschenberg was one of the leading...
11/09/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Santa At The Lakewood Mall
Lakewood Mall, Lakewood, CAVarious times Nov. 9-Dec. 24 (closed Nov. 22). Kids can stop by the mall and get their photo with Santa as well as enjoy other...
11/09/2018 - 11/24/2018: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Santa At The Oaks
The Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CAVarious times Nov. 9-Dec. 24 (closed Nov. 22). The holidays are way beyond okay at the Oaks. Kids can get their photo with Santa, check...
11/09/2018 - 11/24/2018: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Kevin Sloan: "A Collection of Rarities" Exhibit
California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, Californianoon-7 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Nov. 8-Feb. 17 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). Explore the beauty of the natural world in this solo exhibition. At the...
11/09/2018: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Exhibit
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., CAnoon-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25). Oct. 19-March 10. Based upon the best-selling book of the same name, "Notorious...
11/09/2018: 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...
11/09/2018: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Striking Iron: The Art of African Blacksmiths Exhibition
Fowler Museum at UCLA, Westwood, CAnoon-8 p.m. Wed., noon-5 p.m. Thur.-Sun. June 2-Dec. 30. Organized by the Fowler, this exhibit holds over 225 works of art, including all sorts of...
11/09/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
World on the Horizon: Swahili Arts Across the Indian Ocean Exhibit
Fowler Museum at UCLA, Westwood, CAnoon-8 p.m. Wed., n00n-5 p.m. Thur.-Sun. Oct. 21-Feb. 10. The Fowler Museum at UCLA presents the first major traveling exhibition dedicated to the arts of...
11/09/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Best of Bob Baker: The Farewell Show
Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater, L.A., CA12:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 6-23. During the final month at their original home, the Bob Baker Marionettes will be sharing a selection...
11/09/2018: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Circus Vargas: Dreaming of Pirates!
Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA7:30 p.m. Nov. 1; 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 2, 9; 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 10; 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7...
11/09/2018: 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Personal Safety & Self Defense Workshop
El Dorado Park West Community Center (Social Hall), Long Beach, CAThis personal safety workshop will empower you by giving you the skills and confidence you need to identify, avoid and survive crime by preparing you...
11/09/2018: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Dear Evan Hansen
Ahmanson Theatre, L.A., CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. (2 p.m. Nov. 21; no 8 p.m. show Nov. 22) Oct. 19-Nov....
11/09/2018: 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Escape Reality at Magicopolis
Magicopolis, Santa Monica, CA8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 26-Dec. 30. Audiences can "escape reality" at this all-ages, Broadway-style magicomedy stage show. The husband-and-wife duo of Steve...
11/09/2018: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Geffen Playhouse, Westwood, CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 3 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 1-11, 13-21, Nov. 23-Dec. 9. Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays takes...
11/09/2018: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Remembering Boyle Heights
CASA 0101 Theater, L.A., CA7:45 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4:45 p.m. Sun. Nov. 9-Dec. 16. Playwright Josefina López ("Real Women Have Curves"), director Corky Dominguez and the ensemble cast of "Remember Boyle Heights"...
11/09/2018: 4:45 pm - 9:45 pm
Moonlight Forest: Magical Lantern Art Festival
Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CA5:30-10 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Oct. 26-Jan. 6. Escape the realities of the everyday world and spend an evening on an fanciful, majestic Moonlight Forest at the...
11/09/2018: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Author Appearance: Amanda Lucidon
Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena, CAAmanda Lucidon discusses and signs Reach Higher: An Inspiring Photo Celebration of First Lady Michelle Obama at Vroman's this evening. This deluxe format for young readers includes 70...
11/09/2018: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mark Synnott: Life on the Vertical
Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks, CATonight you will meet and hear from National Geographic adventure writer Mark Synnott, a legendary climber who made his name as a big wall pioneer...
11/09/2018: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm