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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...
08/16/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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...
08/16/2019: 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...
08/16/2019: 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...
08/16/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance, CA8 p.m. Aug. 16, 23; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Aug. 17, 24; 2 p.m. Aug. 18; 7 p.m. Aug. 22. The Torrance Theatre Company celebrates...
08/16/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Frankenstein
A Noise Within, Pasadena, CA7:30 p.m. Wed. Thur., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sun. Aug. 14-Sept. 8. A Noise Within presents the...
08/16/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:30 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...
08/16/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Mikado
The Highland Park Ebell Club, L.A., CA8 p.m. Aug. 16, 22-24, 28, 30-31; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Aug. 17. Pacific Opera Project (POP) adds some of its signature twists to Gilbert...
08/16/2019: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Camp Ed Carnival
The Ed Asner Family Center, Reseda, CAWe will have carnival games, food, and even some special surprises! Open to the whole community!
08/16/2019: 3:00 pm - 7:00 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....
08/16/2019: 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...
08/16/2019: 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...
08/16/2019: 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....
08/16/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tot Shabbat
Congregation Tikvat Jacob, Manhattan Beach, CaliforniaEnjoy songs, stories, and traditional Jewish prayers at this special Shabbat service geared to families with children ages 2-6. Service is free and open to...
08/16/2019: 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Odd Nights at the Autry
Griffith Park, Los Angeles ,Odd Nights come to the Autry on every third Friday of the month (March-October). Come out and enjoy mobile boutiques and pop-up shops from local...
08/16/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
club l.a. Social Event for Young Adults with Diverse Challenges
The Help Group, Sherman Oaks,, CAParty Like It's 1983 in Hawkins! This evening you can play board games, enjoy ice cream and waffles, and watch the first two episodes of...
08/16/2019: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
EKO Summer Ice Cream Social
American Martyrs Church, Manhattan Beach, CAThe Exceptional Kids Organization, a group dedicated to providing fun and social activities for South Bay kids and teens with physical and developmental disabilities, is...
08/16/2019: 6:30 pm - 9:00 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...
08/16/2019: 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...
08/16/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Henry V
Point Fermin Park, San Pedro, 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...
08/16/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
ISCLA's Twelfth Night
Old Zoo Stage, Griffith Park, L.A., CASpend a night watching Twelfth Night under the stars in Griffith Park. The innovative Independent Shakespeare Company of LA re-sets Shakespeare's popular comedy in the...
08/16/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Midsummer Night’s Dream In Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, CA7–8:30 p.m. Aug. 16-17, 23-24. The Ensemble Shakespeare Theater pays a summer time visit to Descanso to present a fully immersive theater production of A...
08/16/2019: 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...
08/16/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:00 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...
08/16/2019: 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...
08/16/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm