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The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles's Summer School
ICA LA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. This season, ICA LA presents two family-friendly exhibits - "Hervé Tullet: Ideal Exhibition in the Project Room"...
08/01/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Riddle Effect Exhibition
Craft Contemporary, L.A., CA11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. June 2-Sept. 8. The influential L.A. artist/curator/teacher John T. Riddle, Jr. (1933–2002) was a master of multiple...
08/01/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
WonderWorld
The WonderWorld, Hollywood, CA11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Mon., Wed.-Thu; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. May 22-Aug. 1. From installations that ignite all five senses to products that inspire, this...
08/01/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite Exhibit
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., CAnoon-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. April 11-Sept. 1. This photography show is the first-ever major exhibition dedicated to the work of Kwame Brathwaite,...
08/01/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
California's Route 66: Hiding In Plain Sight Exhibition
Santa Monica History Museum, Santa Monica, CAnoon-8 p.m. Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Fri.-Sat. June 29-Oct. 19. America's most famous road, Route 66, ended in Santa Monica, so it is...
08/01/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CMA's Shark Week
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CADon't be left in the dark about sharks. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium's annual Shark Week offers an eight-day celebration of this fascinating fish. There will be...
08/01/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Giddy Up: Children Take the Reins Exhibit
Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena, CAnoon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. May 5-Sept. 15. The Pasadena Museum of History gets playful in its latest exhibit, which showcases a colorful collection of over 35...
08/01/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
OC Fair
OC Fair, Costa Mesa, CAnoon-midnight Wed.-Sun. July 12-Aug. 11. The OC Fair promises you "Acres of Fun" at this year's event. And that is a fair assessment of all...
08/01/2019: 12:00 pm - 11:59 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...
08/01/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Orbit Pavilion
Huntington Library and Botanic 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...
08/01/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Circus Vargas Presents “The Greatest of Ease"
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CA7 p.m July 25, July 31-Aug. 1; 4 p.m., 7 p.m. July 26, Aug. 2; 1 p.m., 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. July 27, Aug. 3;...
08/01/2019: 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Let's Make a Comet
Griffith Observatory, L.A., CA2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through Sept. 1. This all-ages 25-minute presentation explores the nature of water in all of...
08/01/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Play That Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre, L.A., CA8 p.m. Tues-Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. July 9-Aug. 11. This hilarious comedy salutes the theater world while also...
08/01/2019: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
APOLLO 11: The Immersive Live Show
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA8 p.m. Tues-Fri., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Sun. July 5-Aug. 11. Apollo 11 is a ground-breaking new live...
08/01/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
West Side Story
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks, CA8 p.m. Aug. 2; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Aug. 3; 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1; 1 p.m. Aug. 4. 5-Star Theatricals presents the landmark...
08/01/2019 - 08/04/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
BOLD Summer 2019
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CARodeo Drive goes BOLD this August! On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, there will be special evening shopping, entertainment, art installations, and music to enjoy....
08/01/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
BOLD Summer Kickoff
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CARodeo Drive will be for pedestrians only for tonight's event, but it will be far from a pedestrian event. Live performances will include Spanish opera...
08/01/2019: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hollywood Night Market
Yamashiro Restaurant, Hollywood, CAReturning for its 10th season, this unique, family-friendly food, arts and music market brings more than 30 local vendors: gourmet food trucks, boutique retailers, live...
08/01/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sizzling Summer Nights
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CADance the night away with L.A.’s best salsa and Latin fusion bands at the Autry’s popular summer series. The outdoor parties include free lessons with...
08/01/2019: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free Outdoor Movie and Food Truck Fun at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, L.A., CAThere’s something magical about a night under the stars watching your favorite family flick. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza has partnered with the office of Council President...
08/01/2019: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Redondo Beach’s Summer of Music
Redondo Beach Pier, Redondo Beach, CA6-8 p.m. Aug. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31. Double up on your free summer music at the Redondo Beach Pier....
08/01/2019: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CSUN’s Summer Movie Fest
Oviatt Lawn, CSUN, Northridge, Ca7 p.m. Thur. June 6-Aug. 22. CSUN brightens up your Thursday nights this summer by showing free movies on the Oviatt Library Lawn. The screenings,...
08/01/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.
Pierson Playhouse, Theatre Palisades, Pacific Palisades, CA7 p.m. July 26, Aug. 1-2. Theater Palisades Youth's production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. includes a cast of 45 students, who led by...
08/01/2019: 7:00 pm - 8:15 am
ISCLA's Pericles
Old Zoo Stage, Griffith Park, L.A., CA7 p.m. Aug. 1-3, 7-10, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 28-30. Pericles tells a tale of lost love and lost knights. Add in some Greek...
08/01/2019: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Menchie's Movie Night
Menchie’s South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CAThe Menchie's Movie Series is back! Every Thursday night through August you are invited to watch a movie on the projector and eat delicious yogurt!...
08/01/2019: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm