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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
Sports Photography 4-Day Workshop
Manhattan Beach Studios LLC, Manhattan Beach, CAAttention all Parents and all enthusiasts to learn from two of sports photography’s best: Peter Read Miller and Mark Nicholas! Peter Reed Miller has been photographing athletes, events...
08/29/2019 - 09/01/2019: 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm
E Hula Mau
Long Beach Terrace Theater, Long Beach, CAnoon-midnight Aug. 30, 8 a.m.-midnight Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Southern California's only Hula and Chant competition turns 25, so join in the festivities! Music and dance...
08/30/2019 - 09/01/2019: 8:00 am - 11:30 pm
LA Fleet Week
LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CAThis annual celebration of our nation’s Sea Services returns to the L.A. Waterfront for the fourth year with four days of free family-friendly entertainment. Always...
08/30/2019 - 09/02/2019: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
The Music Center Plaza Re-Opening Celebrations
The Music Center Plaza, L.A., CA7 p.m.-midnight Aug. 30, 4-7:15 p.m. Aug. 31, noon-6 p.m. Sept. 1. Participate in three days of free public festivities in honor of the re-opening...
08/30/2019 - 09/01/2019: 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm
John Williams: Maestro Of The Movies
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood , CA8 p.m. Aug. 30-Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1. One of the Bowl's traditionally popular events, this three-night salute pays tribute to the one of...
08/30/2019 - 09/01/2019: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Habitat Restoration
Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance, CAWould you like to help create, and learn, about different habitats? Help remove non-native plants and replace them with locally grown native plants, along with...
08/31/2019: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Adaptive Swim Clinic
Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, Pasadena, CAJoin Angel City Sports for an Adaptive Swim Clinic. This clinic is for all ages and experience levels, from beginners to experienced athletes looking to...
08/31/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Backstreet Boys: The Experience Exhibit
Grammy Museum, L.A., CA10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wed.-Thur., Sun.-Mon., 10 a.m-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Sept. 2. Before there was BTS, there is BSB! Experience the iconic boy band in...
08/31/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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,...
08/31/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach, CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 2. A Hermosa Beach Labor Day tradition for over 40 years, the Fiesta has been called "Southern California's largest arts...
08/31/2019 - 09/02/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 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...
08/31/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Long Beach Comic Con
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 1. This cornucopia of comic book and pop culture always draws an enthusiastic gathering of collectors,...
08/31/2019 - 09/01/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 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...
08/31/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
A Faery Hunt Show & Fairy Birthday Party!
Griffith Park, Fern Dell, Los Angeles, CANickelodeon named A Faery Hunt Best Children's Theater in Los Angeles! On this unique event, you'll accompany the faery folke on a gentle quest for...
08/31/2019: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Bob Baker’s Sketchbook Revue
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, L.A., CA7:30Â p.m. Thur., 10:30 a.m. Fri., 11:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Aug. 23-Sept. 15. The fabled Marionette Theater company has a new place to call...
08/31/2019: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Bookworms
LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CAFamilies can explore the Arboretum Library and its great story trees! Come enjoy stories and a take-home craft involving the theme: "Ants, Ants, Ants, and...
08/31/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Storytime & Launch Party: Cassandra Federman
Children’s Book World, West L.A., CAIn Federman's delightful new book, "This Is A Sea Cow," the subject of a second-grader's school report about sea cows is not very pleased with...
08/31/2019: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Take Me Out To The Ball Game: Popular Music And The National Pastime Exhibit
Grammy Museum, L.A., CA10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sun.-Mon. Wed.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. March 14-Oct. 7. The unique relationship between baseball and music will be explored in this exhibit,...
08/31/2019: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Air Land Sea: A Lithographic Suite by William Crutchfield
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAnoon-5 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Thur., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 19-Nov. 4. Just one look at a Crutchfield lithograph and you know he...
08/31/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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...
08/31/2019: 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...
08/31/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Offal Exhibit
L.A. Municipal Art Gallery, L.A., CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Aug. 15-Sept. 29. City of LA’s Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) and the Barnsdall...
08/31/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles's Summer School
ICA LA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. This season, ICA LA presents two family-friendly exhibits - "Hervé Tullet: Ideal Exhibition in the Project Room"...
08/31/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 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...
08/31/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm