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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...
11/24/2019: 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...
11/24/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pasadena Doo Dah Parade
E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CACome out and celebrate the occasion of the 42st Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade! This wacky, wild irreverent Southern California tradition is unique unto itself....
11/24/2019: 11:00 am - 2:00 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...
11/24/2019: 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...
11/24/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Family Studio Workshop: A Study in Pink
Hauser & wirth, Los Angeles, CASee how far working with one color can take you! Find inspiration from Philip Guston’s limited color palette as seen through the exhibition, "Resilience: Philip...
11/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn to Speak Nahuatl at LA Plaza
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, L.A., CALA Plaza de Cultura y Artes invites the public (ages 6 and older) to learn a little Huasteca Nahuatl, the language that over a million...
11/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:30 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...
11/24/2019: 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...
11/24/2019: 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...
11/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
CAAM Workshop: Abstract Metallic
California African American Museum, L.A., CAThe "LA Blacksmith" exhibit showcases African-American artists who work with metal. After examining their works and learning about the ancient art of blacksmithing, you can...
11/24/2019: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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...
11/24/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
Teen Art: Abstracting Photography
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAStudents (ages 13–18) will get to eplore the exhibition "Beyond the World We Know: Abstraction in Photography" with artist and educator Lluvia Higuera. They will...
11/24/2019: 1:30 pm - 2:30 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...
11/24/2019: 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...
11/24/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Stories in the Afternoon: An Awesome Book of Thanks
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAIn the month of Thanksgiving, listen to a reading of the book, "An Awesome Book of Thanks" and be reminded of what you are thankful...
11/24/2019: 2:00 pm - 3:00 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...
11/24/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Lucky Band
Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo, CAYou are felling lucky? Family music fans will be if they find themselves at the Soka Performing Arts Center this afternoon to hear The Lucky...
11/24/2019: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Love In Bloom - A Musical Comedy Tribute To The Bard
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica, CA7:30 p.m. Sat., 3:30 p.m. Sun. Oct. 5–Nov. 24. This critically praised Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy salutes the heroes and heroines of the Bard. You’ll laugh...
11/24/2019: 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Chinese Lantern Festival
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA5:30-10 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Nov. 21-Jan. 5. If you've been looking for a 100-yard-long ceramic Chinese Dragon, a 85-foot-wide lantern arch, or a 20-foot-high flower basket...
11/24/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 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...
11/24/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Plaza West Covina Holiday Tree Lighting Event
Plaza West Covina, West Covina,Plaza West Covina invites the community to a free evening filled with holiday fun. Beginning at 6 p.m., the West Covina High School Marching Band...
11/24/2019: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Snow Day L.A.
The Old Lodge, Montecillo De Leo Politi Park, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Nov. 15-Dec. 29. Snow is in the forecast in downtown L.A. this winter. At least, it is at Montecillo De Leo Politi...
11/24/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Long Beach and Southern California Cities Pageants
Scottish Rites Events Center, Long Beach, CAAt this annual event, winners will be crowned for the Southern California Cities Pageants and the Long Beach Pageants titles in five divisions: Little Miss...
11/24/2019: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Palisades Village Christmas Tree Lighting
Palisades Village, Los Angeles, CAThis free holiday celebration will include the tree lighting and Santa’s magical arrival.
11/24/2019: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm