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Unrolling the Past: Vesuvius and the Villa dei Papiri
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CA11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14, 28. The volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the Villa dei Papiri (Villa of Papyruses) and carbonized...
09/14/2019: 11:00 am - 3:00 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...
09/14/2019: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
Big Bear Lake Convention Center, Big Bear, CAnoon-midnight Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Sept. 7-Nov. 2. Oktoberfest is such a big deal in Big Bear that it begins in Sept. and ends in...
09/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 11:59 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...
09/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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...
09/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
L.A. County Fair
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CAnoon-10 p.m. Wed., noon-11 p.m. Thur., noon-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. (Sept. 2) Aug. 30-Sept. 22. This year, the L.A. County...
09/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
StyleWeekOC 2019
Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CACelebrate Fashion Island’s 12thannual StyleWeekOC in Newport Beach alongside industry experts, fashion influencers, and celebrity guests! Attendees will receive an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming...
09/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tarfest
La Brea Tar Pits, L.A. , CAReturning for one day only to the La Brea Tar Pits, the 17th annual TARFEST music and art festival celebrates local artists, musicians and culture...
09/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 7:00 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...
09/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 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...
09/14/2019: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
CREATE: Roving Robots
ESMoA, El Segundo, CABuild and create your own roving robot using simple wind up mechanisms, craft paper, glue, and fun accessories. This workshop is recommended for participants of...
09/14/2019: 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...
09/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
On Beckett
Kirk Douglas Theatre, Culver City, CA8 p.m. Tues-Fri, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. 13-Oct. 27. Bill Irwin is a Tony Award-winning actor, and MacArthur,...
09/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm
2nd Saturday at the Adobe
Reyes Adobe Historical Site, Agoura Hills, CAOn the second Saturday of each month, kids (ages 3-8) can do hands-on activities and art projects relating to the month's theme (For example, February's...
09/14/2019: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Amy May at Del Amo Fashion Center
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CAEnjoy live music from Amy May in the Outdoor Village, along with food and drink samples and outdoor games. The first 50 guests will receive...
09/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:00 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....
09/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
To Dad With Love – A Tribute To Buddy Ebsen
Theatre West, L.A., CA8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Sept. 6-22. The actor was known to millions of fans as Jed Clampett in "The Beverly Hillbillies," and the...
09/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Open Arts & Music Festival
In front of the Alex Theatre, Glendale, CAFor the fourth year, the block in front of the historic Alex Theatre will transform into a free all-ages festival, presented by Glendale Arts and...
09/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The 5th Annual Off The Hook Seafood Festival
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CASeafood? Of course you will at this popular community event, which showcases the city's best chefs and restaurants (such as The Lobster, FIG and Sushi...
09/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 7:00 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...
09/14/2019: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Park & Outfest Present PROUD Picnic And Movie Night
Grand Park, L.A., CADeveloped in collaboration with a coalition of partners and partner organizations to reflect the diverse interests and experiences of the LGBTQ Angeleno community, this fourth...
09/14/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Chinatown Central Plaza, L.A., CAThis annual Chinatown festival celebrates the full harvest moon as well as the fall harvest. Families can enjoy traditional Chinese cultural demonstrations, experience the yearly...
09/14/2019: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CineMalibu: Frozen
Malibu City Hall, Malibu, CANot only will families be thrilled to watch a free screening of the universally loved film, Frozen, but there also are an array of fun...
09/14/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
HB APA Fundraiser Show "Don't Tell Mother!"
APA Studio Theater, Huntington Beach, CAThe Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts (HB APA) is the magnet arts program for the Huntington Beach Union High School District. HB APA...
09/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Aleichem Sholom: The Wit & Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem
Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, Santa Monica, CAThis bold and bittersweet musical comedy follows the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller, who spins tales about his loves and losses, his travels, his...
09/14/2019: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm