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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...
08/09/2019: 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...
08/09/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:30 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...
08/09/2019: 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...
08/09/2019: 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...
08/09/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Shrek the Musical
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos, CA8 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 16, 23; 2 p.m. Aug. 11, 18, 25; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Aug. 17, 24; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Travel to...
08/09/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thor’s Reptile Family
Pacoima Branch, Los Angeles Public Library, Pacoima, CASlither into the library today and take part in an educational and hands-on presentation featuring reptiles, amphibians and arthropods. Kids should known that this Thor...
08/09/2019: 2:30 pm - 3:30 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....
08/09/2019: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Free Fridays: Acting for Camera Classes
Phantom Projects Theater, La Mirada, CAPhantom Projects' Acting for Camera class is designed for students ages 12-17 who are new to being on-camera or who want to further develop their...
08/09/2019: 4:30 pm - 6:00 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...
08/09/2019: 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....
08/09/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Summer Nights at the Tar Pits
La Brea Tar Pits, L.A., CAChill out Ice Age style when NHM's Summer Nights sets up at the Tar Pits. Explore the museum, talk with scientists and experts about discoveries...
08/09/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 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...
08/09/2019: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Roadium's Summer Friday Drive-In Movies!
The Roadium Open Air Market, Torrance, CA6:30-10:30 p.m. June 14-Aug. 30. The Roadium Open Air Market is reviving its classic 1950's drive-in this summer. The throwback retro setting includes food trucks...
08/09/2019: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Farmers Market's Friday Night Music Series
Farmers Market, L.A., CA7-9 p.m. March 31-Aug. 30. The Farmers Market's West Patio stage will come alive every Friday night. This summer music series covers a wide gamut...
08/09/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Henry V
Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach, CAShakespeare By The Sea presents the Bard's most patriotic and inspiring play, telling the story of a young King Henry V who seeks to unite...
08/09/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
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...
08/09/2019: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Music Center’s Dance DTLA
Grand Park, L.A., CA7-11 p.m. June 21-Aug. 30. A Friday night summer favorite now in its 15th year, The Music Center’s Dance DTLA provides a way for folks...
08/09/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Battleship IOWA's Movie Under The Guns
Battleship IOWA, San Pedro, CATonight enjoy the heartwarming PG-rated canine tale, "A Dog’s Way Home." The film will be shown under the ship’s fantail, which will open at 7:30...
08/09/2019: 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Cinema Botanica: Movies in the Garden
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont, CAEnjoy classic, family-friendly films in the beautiful outdoors of California's Native Garden! For each film, the spotlight will be on California's most beloved plants as...
08/09/2019: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dockweiler Youth Center's Beach Movie Nights
Dockweiler Youth Center, Playa del Rey, CA8 p.m. July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents this summer series of free...
08/09/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Moby Dick–Rehearsed
Theatricum Botanicum, Topanga, CAWhat is "Moby Dick-Rehearsed?" It is a play within a play and not totally. It is an exploration of theatrical adaptation...perhaps. It is the work...
08/09/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
San Fernando Valley Summer Drive-In Nights
Lake Balboa Complex, Lake Balboa, CA8:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3, 8-10. Enjoy an authentic retro-style drive-in movie experience, where you listen to the movie from the comfort of your car stereo....
08/09/2019: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm