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Oxnard Whale Watching Season
Channel Island Harbor, Oxnard, CAIt's that time of year to catch a glimpse of nature during Whale Watching Season taking place off the coast of Oxnard. The season officially...
12/28/2019: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fantasy World: Italian Americans in Animation Exhibition
The Italian Museum of Los Angeles, L.A., CA10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun. through Jan. 26. Spanning a century of animation history, this exhibit focuses the lives and work of Italian American artists, writers,...
12/28/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley Exhibit
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. March 31-Jan. 5. A Minnesota Chippewa, artist David Bradley has explored questions regarding identity, self-determination and the...
12/28/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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...
12/28/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The VOID’s Jumanji: Reverse the Curse Virtual Reality Experience
The VOID, Santa Monica, CA10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dec. 26-Jan. 31. In this VR experience, Jumanji fans will have the ability to truly enter another...
12/28/2019: 10:00 am - 10:00 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...
12/28/2019: 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...
12/28/2019: 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...
12/28/2019: 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...
12/28/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tournament of Roses Parade's Float Decoration Experience
Rosemont Pavilion, Pasadena, CA11-7 p.m. Dec. 28; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 29; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 31. Get a sneak peak at the...
12/28/2019 - 12/31/2019: 11:00 am - 1:00 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...
12/28/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Free Kids Fun Zone Canvas Painting Event
Crenshaw Imperial Plaza, Inglewood, CAToday's free African Culture Celebration event features African art, dance, music and more activities for kids, ages 12 years and younger. Held on the last...
12/28/2019: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
It’s Holiday Time in PaleyLand
Paley Center For Media, Beverly Hills, CAnoon-5 p.m. Dec. 11-Jan. 5. The Paley Center for Media will help you tune into the holiday spirit by screening a selection of classic family-friendly...
12/28/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach, CAnoon, 5 p.m. Dec. 28, noon Dec. 29. The Los Angeles Ballet's highly praised original version of "The Nutcracker has been re-set in 1912 L.A....
12/28/2019 - 12/29/2019: 12:00 pm - 2:00 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...
12/28/2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Westfield Century City Skating Rink
Westfield Century City, Century City, CAnoon-8 p.m. through Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 25). Make magical memories this holiday season at Westfield Century City’s first-ever skating rink is an elevated 600-foot...
12/28/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Peninsula Center Library Quiet & Cozy Saturday
Peninsula Center Library, Rolling Hills Estates, CAShhh! This 2-hour drop-in session is great for families with sensory disorders, but also offers any parent/adult and children of all ages and abilities some...
12/28/2019: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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....
12/28/2019: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation Exhibition
Charles White Elementary School, L.A., CA1-4 p.m. Dec. 21-July 11. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is present a decades-spanning look at the work of the influential Mexican-born artist...
12/28/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:00 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,...
12/28/2019: 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...
12/28/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 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...
12/28/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Elf Experience
Silver Park Arts, Los Angeles, CATimes vary. Express yoursELF this holiday season at this all-ages immersive family fun experience. There will be crafts, games, arts fair, food & drink, elfies,...
12/28/2019: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Music and Movies in Marina del Rey
Burton Chase Park, Marina del Rey, CA4-8 p.m. Dec. 7, 21, 28. Burton Chase Park hosts a free double bill of entertainment on three Saturday nights in December. From 4-6 p.m.,...
12/28/2019: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Capistrano Lights
Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CAThe Mission will host Capistrano Lights 2019: Experience the Mission at Night, featuring a nightly tree lighting and music program. After the Mission closes, guests...
12/28/2019: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm