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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...
12/07/2019: 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...
12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Making Scents of the Ancient World: Aromas of Mesopotamia
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CA11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7, 14. The ancient world was full of perfumes - from oils used to scent or heal the body to aromatic...
12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
OCMA's Free Family Day
South Coast Plaza Village, Santa Ana, CAWith hands-on art projects, family-friendly tours of the exhibitions, and story time in the galleries, this is a fun way for families make art together...
12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Banning Museum's Victorian Christmas Celebration
Banning Museum, Wilmington, CATravel to Wilmington today for a Christmas party with a real sense of history. The Banning Museum (housed in a mansion built in 1864) welcomes...
12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 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...
12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Toyota Symphonies for Youth: The Rite of Spring
Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A., CA11 a.m. Dec. 7, 14. "Rites of Spring", Stravinsky’s revolutionary vision of primitive Russia, caused a riot in its Paris premiere and changed music forever...
12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 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...
12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
White Point Nature Preserve Family Science & Storytime
White Point Nature Preserve, San Pedro, CAThe Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy invites families to experience a hands-on-science exploration of the Peninsula’s Peregrine Falcon. Then they listen as the wonderful librarian,...
12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wilmington Winter Wonderland
Wilmington Waterfront Park, Wilmington, CAA blanket of real snow will turn this park into a Winter Wonderland, courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles. It's a cool opportunity for...
12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 2:00 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...
12/07/2019: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Weekend Tidepool Walk
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CATake a CMA naturalist-led tour of the Point Fermin Tidepools and see marine life in their native habitat. Before heading out on the walk, you...
12/07/2019 - 12/08/2019: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Family Day at "Loitering is Delightful" Exhibit
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CADelight in a day at LAMAG with a series of free special family programs. At noon there is LAMAGPlay: Artist workshop with Megan Whitmarsh, where...
12/07/2019: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
GLAD Holiday Celebration
GLAD Auditorium, L.A., CAGreater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness Inc (GLAD) is hosting a holiday spectacular event for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and KODA/CODA children who are 10...
12/07/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:00 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...
12/07/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
South Lake Pasadena Holiday Fest
The Shops on Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CaliforniaCome celebrate the holidays in Pasadena during South Lake Avenue’s annual complimentary Holidayfest! This festive celebration has many free kid-friendly activities including photos with Santa,...
12/07/2019: 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...
12/07/2019: 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...
12/07/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
UCAAN Holiday Gift Wrapping Store
The Oaks Shopping Center – Former Yankee Candle Store, Thousand Oaks, CATimes vary. Dec. 1-24. Patrons gifts will be wrapped by gift wrapping volunteer elves of all ages at the United Cancer Advocacy Action Network (UCAAN)...
12/07/2019: 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...
12/07/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Polar Express at the Southern California Railway Museum
Southern California Railway Museum, Perris, CA6:10 p.m. 8 p.m. Tues.-Thur.; 4:30 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 8 p.m. Fri.; 1 p.m., 2:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 8 pm. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 30-Dec....
12/07/2019: 1:00 pm - 9:00 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,...
12/07/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Westside Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CA1 p.m., 5 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7-8. For over 45 years, the Westside Ballet’s has been enchanting local audiences with their sumptuous version...
12/07/2019: 1:00 pm - 7:00 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...
12/07/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
Candy Cane Corners and the Almost Un-Christmas
Haugh Center for the Performing Arts, Glendora, CA1:30, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Citrus Theatre Arts Department presents this light-hearted, family-friendly play about the Christmas-loving inhabitants of Candy Cane...
12/07/2019 - 12/08/2019: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm