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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...
09/28/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Every Living Thing: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibition
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. Sept. 22-Dec. 8. Lions, dogs, horses, oxen, cats, fish, insects, birds,...
09/28/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hammer Projects: Max Hooper Schneider
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 21-Jan. 19. This immersive installation, which is Schneider's first solo museum show, reveals his background in...
09/28/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hello Kitty Friends "Around The World" Tour
LA Plaza Village, L.A., CA11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-1o p.m. Thur.-Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Sept. 20-Oct. 20. To celebrate Hello Kitty's 45th anniversary,...
09/28/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Los Angeles Libros Festival
Central Library, L.A., CAThe Los Angeles Public Library presents, and hosts, this free bilingual book festival that the whole family can experience together. The day will feature storytelling,...
09/28/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 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...
09/28/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pet Adoption Event with Coldwell Banker
Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, Playa Vista , CAEnjoy an afternoon of family fun and adoptable pets at Coldwell Banker’s Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption event. Light bites for humans will be...
09/28/2019: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thomas Joshua Cooper: The World's Edge Exhibition
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. Sept. 22-Jan. 26. Thomas Joshua Cooper is a photographer who is...
09/28/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Union Station’s Retrocade Experience
Union Station, L.A., CA11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 29. Get your game on for playing over 50 vintage arcade games at Union Station this...
09/28/2019 - 09/29/2019: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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...
09/28/2019: 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...
09/28/2019: 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...
09/28/2019: 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...
09/28/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Express Yourself 2019
Barker Hanger, Santa Monica, CAEach fall, families across Southern California come together for P.S. ARTS’ biggest fundraiser of the year, Express Yourself. This fun-filled afternoon gives 1,500 adults and...
09/28/2019: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free Hip-Hop Kids Fun Zone Dance Party
Crenshaw Imperial Plaza, Inglewood, CAKids (ages 12 and younger) will love learning fun Hip-Hop dance moves at this free Kids Fun Zone event, which are held on the last...
09/28/2019: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tastes & Sounds Fall Crawl
The Shops On Lake, Pasadena, CAThis free celebration of Pasadena's South Lake district features live music, in-store promotions from 29 area businesses, an interactive vendor village, giveaways and a variety...
09/28/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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...
09/28/2019: 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...
09/28/2019: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Blue Man Group: Speechless
Pantages Theater, Hollywood, CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. 24-Oct. 6. Spread the word - the Blue Man Group's new...
09/28/2019: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
CAAM Workshop: Retro T for Me
California African American Museum, L.A., CATake a fashion trip back the ‘90s and splash a cool T-shirt with the hues of the original Cross Colours clothing line. Create a design...
09/28/2019: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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...
09/28/2019: 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,...
09/28/2019: 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm
123 Andrés Performance
L.A. Central Library, L.A., CACatch a bilingual and interactive show by the Latin Grammy winning duo 123 Andrés during the Los Angeles Libros Festival. 123 Andrés' albums have also...
09/28/2019: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Antonio Rocha in Kaleidoscopia
Ojai Arts Center, Ojai, CAWelcome to Antonio Rocha's world of mime, physical comedy and one-of-a-kind storytelling. The Brazilian native captivates audiences with his realistic sound effects, poetic movement and...
09/28/2019: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Little Shop of Horrors
Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sun. Sept. 26-Oct. 20. What happens when a power-hungry, R&B-singing, carnivorous plant sets...
09/28/2019: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm