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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...
08/24/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Toy Story Tempest
Media Park, Culver City, CA11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Aug. 3-25. What would happen if Shakespeare wrote for Pixar-Disney? Well, of course, we will never know but those clever folks at...
08/24/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adventures with Mac Duffy & Friends!
The Secret Rose Theatre, North Hollywood, CA11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat. through Dec. 21. This singalong, laugh-out-loud, magical musical will inspire your child's imagination and spark their creativity. In this interactive children's...
08/24/2019: 11:30 am - 12:30 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,...
08/24/2019: 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...
08/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Coyote Safety Workshop
Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, Pasadena, CaliforniaConcerned about neighborhood coyotes? Interested in learning how to help keep them away? At this interactive workshop, an expert wildlife manager will share information about...
08/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 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...
08/24/2019: 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...
08/24/2019: 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...
08/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Really Awesome Improv Show
The Second City Hollywood, Hollywood, Californianoon Sat.-Sun., This fast-paced and high-energy improv comedy show is a fun for all-ages improv show. N ow celebrating a 9-year run, RAIS features improv...
08/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Union Station's Retro Roller Rink
Union Station, L.A., CAnoon-9 p.m. Aug. 24, noon-4 p.m. Aug. 25. For this weekend only, guests can "skate, rattle, and roll!" as Union Station transforms the Historic Ticket...
08/24/2019 - 08/25/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Snowhite
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica, CA2 p.m. Sat., 12:30 p.m. Sun. July 6-Sept. 29. The Santa Monica Playhouse casts its own spell over this classic fairy tale. This original Rudie-DeCarlo...
08/24/2019: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
CREATE: The Wizard of What, An Oz-Inspired Puppet Show
ESMoA, El Segundo, CAThis workshop, which is recommended for all ages and abilities, participants will get to design and create original puppets inspired by the many colorful characters...
08/24/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kids Yoga
Electric Soul Yoga, Studio City, CASuper Yogis' Schoolhouse aims to help kids empower themselves by teaching them life skills that include how to focus; healthy coping skills; how to communicate...
08/24/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:00 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...
08/24/2019: 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...
08/24/2019: 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...
08/24/2019: 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...
08/24/2019: 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....
08/24/2019: 2:00 pm - 3:30 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...
08/24/2019: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Barks & Brews National Dog Day Celebration
The Outlets at San Clemente , San Clemente, CAFamilies and their four-legged friends are invited to celebrate National Dog Day at the Third Annual Barks & Brews. The free, family-friendly event allows guests...
08/24/2019: 4:00 pm - 7:00 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...
08/24/2019: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Game Fest 2019
Shepherd of the Valley Preschool, West Hills, CAShepherd of the Valley Game Fest is a perfect family outing, featuring food trucks and a wide variety of games for all ages and interests....
08/24/2019: 4:00 pm - 8:00 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...
08/24/2019: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcadia STEAM+M Festival
Arcadia Performing Arts Center, Arcadia, CAScience, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math and Music (that's why it is a STEAM+M Festival!) come together for a day where both creativity and technology blooms....
08/24/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm