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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reagan Library's Christmas Tree Exhibit
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1-Jan. 7 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This annual holiday exhibit displays 25 specially decorated trees that reflect the...
11/10/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Los Cerritos Center's Santa HQ
Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos, CAVarious times Nov. 10-Dec. 24 (closed Thanksgiving). Stop by Santa's headquarters and get your picture taken with Mr. Claus. Kids also can go through Elf...
11/10/2018 - 12/24/2018: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. Live
L.A. Live, L.A., CA5-7 p.m., 7:30-9:30 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight Nov. 10-Jan. 7. The public can skate on this outdoor rink that will situated just a puck's throw from...
11/10/2018 - 01/07/2019: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square, L.A., CA11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. Nov. 15-Dec. 15. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Dec. 16-31. For...
11/15/2018 - 12/15/2018: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Alexa Meade Interactive Holiday Pop-ups
Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California5-8 p.m. Nov. 15-Dec. 23. Artist Alexa Meade plans to create three interactive holiday themed art pop-ups to welcome the holiday spirit to Beverly Hills....
11/15/2018 - 12/23/2018: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Knott's Merry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CATimes vary. Nov. 16-Jan. 6 (closed Dec. 25). The Berry Farm will be even merrier this holiday season as Knott's largest ever Christmas display, with...
11/16/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Santa Photo Experience
The Shops At Montebello, Montebello, CAFrom Nov. 16-Dec. 24, Santa will be at The Shops at Montebello! Come out to get your holiday photo taken professionally. To learn more about...
11/16/2018 - 12/24/2018: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice at the Pike
The Pike Outlets, Long Beach, CA5-8 p.m., 8:30-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 16-Dec. 17; 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 16-Jan. 6. The Pike Outlets in Long...
11/16/2018 - 01/06/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
L.A. Zoo Lights
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Nov. 16-Dec. 23 (closed Nov. 22). Explore a disco ball forest, watch animal constellations come to life among the glowing "Northern Lights," and...
11/16/2018 - 12/23/2018: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Letters to Santa at the Annex Food Hall
The Collection at Riverpark, Oxnard, CAYoungsters can sign, seal, and deliver their Letters to Santa at The Collection’s Santa Express Mail Box located inside The Annex Food Hall. Children may...
11/17/2018 - 12/24/2018: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CATimes vary, Nov. 17-Jan. 6. Yuletide spirits will be inhabiting Hogmeade during the holiday season. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will don its festive...
11/17/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
L.A. Zoo's Reindeer Romp
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16-Jan. 6 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25). Join the animals at the L.A. Zoo this holiday season in welcoming their special...
11/17/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Santa Photos at Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica , CAnoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 17-Dec. 8; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Thur.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dec. 9-Dec. 24...
11/17/2018 - 12/24/2018: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld, San Diego, CATimes vary. Nov. 17 through Jan. 6. A visit to SeaWorld during the holidays means a chance to go to Santa's Christmas Village and Rudolph’s...
11/17/2018 - 01/06/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice Westfield Topanga
Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, CA5-8 p.m., 8:30-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 17-Dec. 14; 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 15-Jan. 6. Outdoor ice skating returns to...
11/17/2018 - 01/06/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Enchanted: Forest of Light
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA5-10 p.m. Nov. 18-Jan. 6 (closed Dec. 25). Descanso Gardens invites you to become "enchanted" all over again. This uniquely illuminating installation presents a one-mile...
11/18/2018 - 01/06/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Science Of Gingerbread
Discovery Cube L.A., Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23-Jan.6 (closed Dec. 25). Treat yourself to a trip to see South Cal’s largest Gingerbread Competition and Display at the Cube,...
11/23/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Plaza West Covina's Photos With Santa
Plaza West Covina, West Covina, CANoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Nov. 23–Dec. 9; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Dec. 10-16; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Dec. 17-23. 9...
11/23/2018 - 12/24/2018: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Queen Mary Christmas
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA2-8 p.m. Nov. 23-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-14, 17-20; noon-9 p.m.; Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 21-30, Jan. 1-6; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 31. The Queen Mary...
11/23/2018 - 01/06/2019: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday Train Rides In Griffith Park
Griffith Park and Southern Railroad, L.A., CA5-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 23-Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 24-25). Families can have a memorable rail adventure on the Holiday Train Ride. Tens...
11/23/2018 - 12/23/2018: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Aquarium Holidays
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1-23. During the holiday season the Aquarium of the Pacific will present a number of special seasonal attractions. Both the Aquarium...
12/01/2018 - 12/23/2018: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Irvine Park Railroad’s Christmas Train
Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange, CA4-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Dec. 1-23. Families can take a quick jaunt in Irvine Regional Park to the North Pole, where they...
12/01/2018 - 12/23/2018: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Marina Lights
Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey, CA4-10 p.m. Dec. 1-31. The holiday lights won't just be on the boats in the Marina, but they will also be up in Marina del...
12/01/2018 - 12/31/2018: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Grand Park’s Winter Glow
Grand Park, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Dec. 1-25. Grand Park will have a new look during December's nights. The first-ever Winter Glow is an immersive art experience for the...
12/01/2018 - 12/25/2018: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Great American Christmas: Holiday Lights at the Reagan Library
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA6-10 p.m. Dec. 2-23, Dec. 26-Jan. 6 (closed Jan. 1). At this brand-new, night-time holiday attraction, you can take a stroll (approximately 60-90 minutes long)...
12/02/2018 - 12/23/2018: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Muhammad Ali: Greatest of All Time Exhibit
Beverly Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Nov. 2-Jan. 20. This one-of-a-kind exhibit takes an in-depth and illuminating look at the...
12/06/2018 - 01/20/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 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
Valley Kids Consignment Huge Kids Sale
Valley Kids Consignment, Northridge, CAAt this popular community event, families join together and sell their lightly used items at discounted prices. All items are priced by parents and they range...
12/11/2018: All Day
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...
12/11/2018: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Ladybug Music Free Demo Class
Kehillat Israel Family Center, Pacific Palisades,, CAVoted Best of L.A. by Los Angeles Magazine, Ladybug Music’s parent-and-me classes inspire little ones to express themselves through music, using their bodies, voices and...
12/11/2018: 9:30 am - 11:15 am
Roybal: A Multi-Racial Catalyst for Democracy Exhibition
Jean Deleage Arts Gallery, CASA 0101 Theater, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. through Feb. 3. This exhibit celebrates the life, work, and legacy of Edward Ross Roybal, the first Mexican-American to be elected to...
12/11/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings Exhibition
Getty Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., Sun.; 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 16-Feb. 10. Photography Sally Mann focuses on people, things, and place, particularly the American South...
12/11/2018: 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...
12/11/2018: 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...
12/11/2018: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment Exhibition
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA1o a.m.-5 p.m. Tues-Sun. Dec. 11-April 7. Featuring nearly 100 photographs, this National Geographic-organized exhibit spotlights the work of 11 award-winning female photojournalists. It pays...
12/11/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ladybug Music Free Demo Class
Sherman Oaks Dance Academy, Sherman Oaks, CaliforniaVoted Best of L.A. by Los Angeles Magazine, Ladybug Music’s parent-and-me classes inspire little ones to express themselves through music, using their bodies, voices and...
12/11/2018: 10:30 am - 12:15 pm
Cocoa with Santa
Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach, CA4-5:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Kids can enjoy cocoa and treats, make crafts, listen to stories, and meet Santa at...
12/11/2018: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fa La Land Interactive Holiday Exhibit
Row DTLA, Los Angeles, CA11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. Nov. 18-Jan. 6. With a wonderful range of unique...
12/11/2018: 11:00 am - 8:30 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...
12/11/2018: 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...
12/11/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Outliers and American Vanguard Art 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. Nov. 18-March 17. This exhibition, which is making its West Coast debut...
12/11/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 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...
12/11/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 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...
12/11/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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...
12/11/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Busy Bee Book Series: “Unusual Animals A-Z”
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAShare drawings of unusual animals and their unique characteristics when author Heather Jones visits Kidspace to read and autograph her picture book “Unusual Animals A-Z.”...
12/11/2018: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
A Christmas Carol
South Coast Rep., Costa Mesa, CA7:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sat.; noon, 4 p.m. Sun. (no matinee performance Nov. 24 and no shows on Dec. 4). Nov. 24-Dec....
12/11/2018: 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm
One Colorado Holiday Performances
One Colorado Old Pasadena, Pasadena, CATake a break from your holiday shopping and catch a free performance or two in the One Colorado courtyard. The Barnhart School Choir will sing...
12/11/2018: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, L.A., CAThe Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels' annual celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held on the eve of her...
12/11/2018 - 12/12/2018: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am