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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"...
08/02/2019: 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...
08/02/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 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,...
08/02/2019: 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...
08/02/2019: 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...
08/02/2019: 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...
08/02/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
L.A. Rams Training Camp Events
Crawford Field, UC Irvine, Irvine, CAnoon-2 p.m. Aug. 2-4. NFC champions, the L.A. Rams are hosting a public play-time during their Training Camp. Daily activities include photos and autographs with...
08/02/2019 - 08/04/2019: 12:00 pm - 2:00 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...
08/02/2019: 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...
08/02/2019: 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...
08/02/2019: 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;...
08/02/2019: 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...
08/02/2019: 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...
08/02/2019: 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...
08/02/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wedding Singer - The Musical
Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica, CA8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. June 28-Aug. 2. Morgan Wixson sends you back to the '80s in song with this sparkling new romantic musical...
08/02/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mad Science: What Do You Know About H2O?
Fairview Branch Library, Santa Monica, CALearn about water conservation, surface tension, and the three states of matter in this show for families with children ages 4-11. The free, 45-minute program...
08/02/2019: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Grade School Yoga
The Center Method, Santa Monica , CAThis group class (ages 4-9) enhances focus, flexibility, strength and confidence as well as teaching good coping habits for dealing with stressful situations and growth....
08/02/2019: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Aquarium of the Pacific's Discounted Late Nights
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA5-9 p.m. Fri.-Sun. June 21-Sept. 1. Make your summer weekend merrier by spending more time with the marine life at the Aquarium. by spending your...
08/02/2019: 5:00 pm - 9:00 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....
08/02/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CAAM's Youth Now: A Creative Mentor Salon
California African American Museum, L.A., CAInspired by Charles White, who influenced many artists in his years as a teacher, CAAM partners with Queens of the New Age and Queensfest 2019...
08/02/2019: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gourmet Prison Food Pop Up
Abbot Kinney, Venice, CAAt L.A.'s first prison food pop-up, guests will be able to get a "taste "of prison life. On the menu, there will be experiential prison-style...
08/02/2019: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Jackalope Summer Nights: Pasadena
Central Park, Pasadena, CaliforniaThe summer’s heating up and so is Old Pasadena’s nightlife. On August 2nd and 3rd, Jackalope Summer Nights will take over Pasadena’s Central Park with...
08/02/2019 - 08/03/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Downtown Dark Nights At L.A. LIVE
L.A. Live, L.A., CAL.A. LIVE is kicking off Nike Basketball's 3ON3 Tournament with Downtown Dark Nights event. Bring your family and friends to this free, public event and...
08/02/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Summer Game Nights
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CAThe Lakes at Thousand Oaks will host this evening of outdoor activities and life-sized games, including Jenga, connect four and corn hole. Friendly family competition...
08/02/2019: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Summer Movie Night At The LA Waterfront
CRAFTED/Brouwerij’s West Courtyard, San Pedro, CAThe Port of Los Angeles invites folks out to the movies tonight. In fact, they will be screening movies at two different locations. In San...
08/02/2019: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm