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CAAM's Home Collage Workshop
California African American Museum, L.A., CAWith the work in "Adia Millett: Breaking Patterns" exhibit in mind, this hands-on workshop considers the theme of gentrification and the home. Led by teaching...
08/10/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
DOGust Birthday Celebration
Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, Los Angeles, CaliforniaCome to Wallis Annenberg PetSpace today and celebrate DOGust, the universal birthday of shelter dogs. Bring your family and pups to a birthday bash, where...
08/10/2019: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Griffith Observatory's Star Party
Griffith Observatory, L.A., CA2-9:45 p.m. June 8, July 13, Aug. 10. Stargazers of all ages can try out a variety of telescopes and see what they can discover...
08/10/2019: 2:00 pm - 9:45 pm
LACMA Off-Site: Life Model - Charles White and His Students
Charles White Elementary School, L.A., CA1-4 p.m. Aug. 10, 24. The public is invited to take a fun and engaging tour of the Charles White exhibit, which will be led...
08/10/2019: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Madlyn Hall at Del Amo Fashion Center
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CAThis afternoon enjoy live music from Madlyn Hall, as well as food and drink samples and outdoor games. The first 50 guests will receive a...
08/10/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MainPlace Mall's Back-To-School Backpack Fashion Show
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana, CAThis free event will feature all of the latest trends, colors and styles in must-have backpacks - from mini purse-sized backpacks to giant hanging-bag styles...
08/10/2019: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Plaza for All Celebration Art-Making Workshops: Boyle Heights
Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles, CaliforniaUsing birds as inspiration, LA Commons will lead participants in making and designing bird-shaped puppets and signs, paper umbrellas and sound makers at this workshop....
08/10/2019: 2:00 pm - 3:30 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...
08/10/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Teen Improv and Social Skills Group
The Center Method, Santa Monica, CAThis social skills training class provides hands-on tools that support teens in the area of social and emotional development through improv games and group therapy....
08/10/2019: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
LACMA Off-Site Family Workshop: Compton Library
Compton Library, L.A., CALACMA teaching artists lead this art-making workshop for all ages that happens on the second Saturday of the month. All materials are provided.
08/10/2019: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Read and Play
Fairview Branch Library, Santa Monica, CASpend the afternoon playing with family and friends in the library's indoor play space. There will be a short family story time at 3 p.m.,...
08/10/2019: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Channel Islands Harbor Free Summer Concert Series
Peninsula Park, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA4-6 p.m. Sat. July 13-Aug. 31. Enjoy a diverse lineup of music at this annual Concerts by the Sea series, located at Peninsula Park, next...
08/10/2019: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Garden Concerts for Kids: Okee Dokee Brothers
Getty Center, L.A., CA4 p.m. Aug. 10-11. Childhood buddies, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing, were always exploring the outdoors. Now, as the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, Joe...
08/10/2019 - 08/11/2019: 4:00 pm - 5:30 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...
08/10/2019: 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....
08/10/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Checkmate! Chess at the Norton Simon
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAEvery Saturday in August and September, you can drop by the Museum’s Sculpture Garden and challenge a friend - or a stranger - to a...
08/10/2019: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Night Hike on the Preserve
Madrona Marsh Preserve, Torrance,Take a guided walk on the Preserve as the sun sets. Listen and look for the insects and animals as they go about their evening...
08/10/2019: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Concerts on Canon
Beverly Canon Gardens, Beverly Hills, CABeverly Hills hosts free summer outdoor concert series every Thurs. and Sat. from June through August (except for July 4, Aug. 1, 24). Each night...
08/10/2019: 6:00 pm - 8:00 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....
08/10/2019: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
John Waite and Venice In Concert
Starlight Bowl, Burbank, CAThe Starlight Bowl's season finale is headlined by John Waite. After rising to fame as The Baby's bassist and singer, Waite is a no-holds-barred rock...
08/10/2019: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Rose Bowl Movie Night
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CaHundreds of Hollywood stars swarmed to the Rose Bowl Stadium on Sept. 23, 2000 for the premiere of a sports classic, Remember the Titans. Now...
08/10/2019: 6:30 pm - 10:30 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...
08/10/2019: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Shakespeare By The Sea: Comedy of Errors
Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach, CAShakespeare by the Sea presents this iconic case of mistaken identity romp that culminates in a day of wild mishaps, high-jinks and hilarity. It's a...
08/10/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday & Saturday Night Music in Old Pasadena
One Colorado Old Pasadena, Pasadena, CAOne Colorado is bringing summer music back to the courtyard this August with its Thursday and Saturday Night music series. With sounds ranging from Brazilian...
08/10/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Marina Movie Nights
Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey, CABring a picnic basket to the park and enjoy a free Saturday night motion picture by the picturesque Pacific. There is only one movie in...
08/10/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm