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Author Appearance: Jordan Gershowitz
Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena, CAGershowitz presents and signs his new book, "Ignore the Trolls". This funny fairytale is set in the majestic kingdom of Holly Hills where a shy...
11/23/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Drew Daywalt Crayons Celebration Storytime & Book Signing
Children’s Book World, West L.A., CAThe bestselling author Drew Daywalt will not only do an amusing reading of some of his very funny books, but he will also give an...
11/23/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Junior Scientist
La Brea Tar Pits, L.A., CA10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. In this 90-minute class, youngsters (ages 6-9) can experience the museum as a scientist does! They will see what it is...
11/23/2019: 10:30 am - 2:30 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,...
11/23/2019: 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...
11/23/2019: 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...
11/23/2019: 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...
11/23/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld, San Diego, CATimes vary. Nov. 23-Jan. 7. Santa, sea lions, a million holiday lights, and a red-nosed reindeer named Rudolph are all part of SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration....
11/23/2019 - 01/07/2020: 11:00 am - 6:00 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...
11/23/2019: 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...
11/23/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 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...
11/23/2019: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
LA PLays! 5th Anniversary Celebration
Panorama City Branch, LA Public Library, Panorama City, CACelebrate five years of LA PLays! They will introduce their newest early literacy play kits, host fun activities for the whole family, serve up light...
11/23/2019: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Weekend Tidepool Walk
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CA11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 23, 12:30-2 p.m. Nov. 24. Take a CMA naturalist-led tour of the Point Fermin Tidepools and see marine life in their...
11/23/2019 - 11/24/2019: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Photos with Santa at Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, Californianoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 21-Dec. 7; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Dec. 8-23; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24...
11/23/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Aeronauts’ Incredible Journey – The Cross Country Ballooning Fair
The Rose Bowl, Lot H, Pasadena, CAIn honor of its new film, The Aeronauts—in theaters December 6 and available on Prime Video December 20—Amazon Prime Video is bringing the spirit and...
11/23/2019 - 11/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 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...
11/23/2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 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...
11/23/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 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...
11/23/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
Theatre West, L.A., CA1 p.m. Sat. Oct. 5-March 21. Storybook Theatre's world premiere adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s classic tale is hopping into Theatre West. In the Storybook tradition,...
11/23/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:00 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...
11/23/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
Norton Simon Family Day: Story Sculptures
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CALearn about the triumph of Cosmic Vishnu over King Bali and other narratives that are carved in stone in the Asian art collection. Afterwards, you...
11/23/2019: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Argyros Stage, South Coast Rep., Costa Mesa, CA7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sun. Nov. 8-24. South Coast Rep.'s Theatre for Young Audiences invites you to...
11/23/2019: 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Legally Blonde JR.
Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica, CA2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 9-Dec. 14. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, "Legally Blonde JR." is a fabulously fun...
11/23/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:15 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...
11/23/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Young Reader's League Event: An Afternoon with Author Varian Johnson
Donald Wright Auditorium, Pasadena Central Library, Pasadena, CAMeet Varian Johnson, the author of this year’s Young Readers League selection, "The Parker Inheritance". You can have your book signed; join in activities and...
11/23/2019: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm