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Disney’s The Lion King at the El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA10 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. (11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.), July 19-Sept. 2. Journey to the Pride Lands in a new way...
07/19/2019 - 09/02/2019: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
John Enright Exhibit at Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 19-Oct. 30. John Enright's ocean-themed paintings are perfectly at home in the Aquarium of the Pacific. His vibrant artwork portrays a...
08/19/2019 - 10/30/2019: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tools for School Drive
Cumulus Media, Ventura, CaliforniaWith summer coming to an end and the start of the school year on the horizon, local PODS moving and storage, Cumulus Media and General...
08/20/2019: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rancho Los Cerritos Storytime
Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach, CA9:30-10 a.m. Aug. 20, 27. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24. Youngsters can enjoy a storytime in the RLC library. No RSVP necessary. The sessions will...
08/20/2019: 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Fantasy World: Italian Americans in Animation Exhibition
The Italian Museum of Los Angeles, L.A., CA10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun. through Jan. 26. Spanning a century of animation history, this exhibit focuses the lives and work of Italian American artists, writers,...
08/20/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley Exhibit
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. March 31-Jan. 5. A Minnesota Chippewa, artist David Bradley has explored questions regarding identity, self-determination and the...
08/20/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Louis Vuitton X Exhibition
Louis Vuitton X Exhibition, Beverly Hills, CA10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sun. through Nov. 10. Explore the fashion house’s 160-year history of collaborations. This temporary installation features over 180...
08/20/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Little Owls Reading Nest
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CAOn Tuesday mornings, little one can listen to a lovely nature-related story at the giant nest in Descanso's Nature's Table. Ages 2 and older.
08/20/2019: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Beyond Line: The Art of Korean Writing Exhibit
Resnick Pavilion, LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Thurs-Fri.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. June 16–Sept. 29. This exhibit is the first one done outside of Asia that focuses on...
08/20/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Frank Stella: Selections from the Permanent Collection
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. May 5-Sept. 15. Stella! Frank Stella was one of the titans...
08/20/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 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...
08/20/2019: 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,...
08/20/2019: 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...
08/20/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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...
08/20/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LACMA Off-Site Family Workshop: Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library
Alma Reaves Woods – Watts Branch Library, L.A., CALACMA teaching artists lead this art-making workshop for all ages that happens on the every third Tuesday of the month. All materials are provided.
08/20/2019: 3:00 pm - 4:00 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....
08/20/2019: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Armenian Parent Support Group For Armenian-Speaking Parents of Children with Special Needs
Library Connection @ Ada, Glendale, CAThe Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center, in cooperation with the Library, Arts & Culture Department, hosts a monthly support group for Armenian-speaking families of children...
08/20/2019: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
We Exist LGBTQ Allyship Group (AV)
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Palmdale, CAWe Exist's LGBTQI2-S Allyship Group is a safe and confidential space for parents, caregivers, family members, and community members in the Antelope Valley to come...
08/20/2019: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family Night Walks
El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach, CASpend a Tuesday evening at the El Dorado Nature Center this summer and discover what do the animals at night as you go on a...
08/20/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mr. C Beverly Hills' Poolside Cinema Series
Mr. C Beverly Hills, L.A., CAThe Century City-adjacent hotel reprises its poolside movie screenings on Tuesday nights this summer. Not every movie is child friendly but August offers includes two...
08/20/2019: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Moonlight Movies on the Beach
Granada Beach, Long Beach, CA8 p.m. Aug. 6, 13, 20. Alfredo’s Beach Club hosts another summer of free (and for the most part) family films. Swing down to Granada...
08/20/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Peter and the Wolf
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood , CAThis unique, whimsical performance pairs the L.A. Phil with the London-based Blind Summit ensemble. The internationally renowned troupe will utilize their impressive and imaginative puppetry...
08/20/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm