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The Elevated Eye: Aerial Photography Past and Present Exhibit
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Oct. 10–March 8. Explore the history of aerial photography - from its origins in the 19th century to the boundary-pushing technologies...
11/14/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pequenos Rockeros
Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica, CAAre you ready to rock?! Join the museum's very own resident rock star, Luis, for a rockin' great time! Youngsters will bounce out to rock...
11/14/2019: 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
Nature Stories & Crafts
Madrona Marsh Preserve, Torrance, CAEvery 2nd Thursday of the month the Madrona Marsh Nature Center presents a program of stories and hands-on science activities that are aimed to develop...
11/14/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Storytime Adventures!
Snooknuk Cafe, Los Angeles, CAThis Storytime Adventure features its very own Storytelling Crew and there will also be special guest story-tellers and puppeteers to entertain the little ones. Storytime...
11/14/2019: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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,...
11/14/2019: 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...
11/14/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lari Pittman: Declaration of Independence Exhibition
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 29-Jan. 5. The Hammer is presenting the most comprehensive retrospective to date of the work of...
11/14/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Loitering Is Delightful Exhibition
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, L.A., CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Oct. 31-Jan. 12. When you have the time to hang out at the Barnsdall Art Park, you should make the point...
11/14/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Museum of Monsters
Museum of Monsters, L.A., CA11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.- Sun. Oct. 6-Nov. 18. Enter a world of benevolent monsters, furry encounters and interactions with Monster Slime when you venture into...
11/14/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 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...
11/14/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
W|ALLS: Defend, Divide, and the Divine Exhibit
Annenberg Space For Photography, Century City, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Oct. 5-Dec. 29. This Annenberg photography exhibition takes a historical look at civilization’s relationship with barriers, both real and imagined. It...
11/14/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square, L.A., CA11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 14. A sure sign of the winter...
11/14/2019 - 12/14/2019: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
The Scenario Studio: A Photomusement Experience
The Scenario Studio, Beverly Hills, CAnoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; noon-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 22 (closed Thanksgiving). For the first time, Beverly Hills hosts an interactive photography pop-up...
11/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Polar Express at the Fillmore & Western Railway
Fillmore & Western Railway Co., Fillmore , CA6:10 p.m. 7:50 p.m. Tues.-Fri; 1:10 p.m., 2:50 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 7:50 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 29 (no trains 11/28, 12/25). Passengers can...
11/14/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
Matilda The Musical
La Mirada Theatre, La Mirada, CA7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat. 2 p.m. Sun. Oct. 25-Nov. 17. Born from the extraordinary mind of author Roald...
11/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Skating Under the Stars
Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CAVisit Giant Wheel Court to “skate under the stars” in Irvine’s very own winter wonderland. The Irvine Spectrum’s ice rink is a perfect destination for...
11/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Parker Inheritance Escape Room Challenge at the Hastings Branch Library
Hastings Branch Library, Pasadena, CA4 p.m., 5 p.m. Experience an escape room challenge inspired by this year’s Young Readers League book at the Hastings Branch Library today. Work with...
11/14/2019: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
BOLD Holidays Kick-Off Holiday Lighting Celebration
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CAThe third annual BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later Days) Holidays kicks off with a captivating Holiday Lighting Celebration along Rodeo Drive as part of an...
11/14/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
'Autism Goes to College' Film Screening
Cal State L.A., Los Angeles, CAJoin the Cal State L.A. Division of Special Education and Counseling, the Office for Students with Disabilities, and the School Psychology Student Association in the...
11/14/2019: 5:30 pm
Moonlight Forest
L.A. County Arboretum, Arcadia, CA5:30-10 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Nov. 9-Jan. 12. The Moonlight Forest rises again at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Bigger and brighter for its second...
11/14/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Wags and Walks Bingo Night
Hamburger Mary’s, W. Hollywood, CAJoin Wags and Walks for a night of fun with bingo, prizes, and live auction packages!
11/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Americana at Brand Tree Lighting
The Americana At Brand, Glendale, CAThe holiday season begins at the Americana at the Brand today. Not only will the Tree Lighting take place on the Green this evening but...
11/14/2019: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm