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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...
01/18/2020: 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...
01/18/2020: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Family Storytime
South Pasadena Public Library, South Pasadena, CAAll ages are welcome to listen to Children’s librarians read age-appropriate stories and share fingerplays, songs, flannelboard stories, and book-related DVDs with children in a...
01/18/2020: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Nature Walk at the White Point Nature Preserve
White Point Nature Preserve, San Pedro, CATake a walk beside the ocean with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy's knowledgeable naturalists. You’ll begin with a stroll through the Tongva Garden to...
01/18/2020: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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...
01/18/2020: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CA11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 18-20. In honor the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Kidspace Children’s Museum will host a three-day...
01/18/2020 - 01/20/2020: 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Oscar Oiwa: Dreams of a Sleeping World Exhibition
USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Fri.-Sun. Thur. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 10-April 26. Known for his giant canvases and large frescoes, Oscar Oiwa, an acclaimed Japanese...
01/18/2020: 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...
01/18/2020: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Quilting American Stories Exhibit
Craft in America Center , L.A., CAnoon-6 p.m. Tues-Sat. Jan. 11-March 7. In this exhibit, The Craft in America Center spotlights two distinctive quilt artists. To coincide with African American History...
01/18/2020: 12:00 pm - 6:00 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...
01/18/2020: 1:00 pm - 3:00 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...
01/18/2020: 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,...
01/18/2020: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
EXPLO Info Meeting
EXPLO Info Meeting, Los Angeles, CAEXPLO is a nonprofit education innovator that brings curiosity, engagement, and humanity to teaching and learning. Since 1976 this summer programs have enrolled more than...
01/18/2020: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Huntington Family Movie: Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CAThe Huntington has big plans for "Little Mermaid" fans this afternoon. They will be able to learn how to draw Ariel and her undersea friends...
01/18/2020: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LACMA Off-Site: Tamayo-Inspired Workshop
Charles White Elementary School, L.A., CA2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Feb. 1, 15. Coinciding with the exhibition "Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation," artist-in-residence Raul Baltazar will use experimental techniques that involve...
01/18/2020: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Young Artists' Workshop: Photograms - Making Art with the Sun
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAJoin artist/photographer Virginia Wilcox on an exploration of select photographs from the exhibition "Beyond the World We Know: Abstraction in Photography." Discover what forms can...
01/18/2020: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Family Art Workshop
Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro, CAAll are welcome to this workshop, which takes place third Saturday of each month. There will art activities for kids and adults. Children must be...
01/18/2020: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Ninth Annual Beverly Hills Chinese New Year Celebration
Saban Theater, Beverly Hills, CAThis 2020 Chinese New Year event will be divided into three parts: a variety show, a "Jing-Jin-Ji" photo exhibition and a cultural heritage crafts display...
01/18/2020: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Outing to the Santa Monica Activity Center
Santa Monica Activity Center, SANTA MONICA, CABuilder Bees will be taking over this treasure trove of an activity center. There will be games, art activities and cooking. Pizza and cupcakes are...
01/18/2020: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Star Light, Star Bright Night Hike
Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Brea, CACome see Carbon Canyon Regional Park in a completely different setting - in the dark! Park rangers will lead starlit hikes showcasing the natural wonders...
01/18/2020: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Monster Energy AMA Supercross
Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA6:30 p.m. 18; noon Jan. 19. Top riders from around the world converge at Angel Stadium for this off-road motorcycle racing championship. Three first-time champions,...
01/18/2020 - 01/19/2020: 6:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The BRC's 1st Annual "Reaching Higher and Higher" Fundraiser
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, L.A., CAThe Black Rebirth Collective (BRC) invites you to their 1st annual fundraiser “Reaching Higher and Higher” at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center. The wondrous...
01/18/2020: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Charlie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush" Screening
Hollywood Legion Theater, Hollywood, CAThis silent film classic receives a rare, one-time-only screening tonight. Not only will it be shown in 35mm but there will also live piano accompaniment...
01/18/2020: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dapper Day + LACMA Swinging Soirée
LACMA, L.A., CADapper Day+ LACMA returns! Step out in style for a private after-hours all-ages party in the galleries. Bring your evening glamour as you mingle among...
01/18/2020: 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Matilda
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach, CA7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 17; 2 p.m. Jan. 12; noon Jan. 18. Born from the unique mind of Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical is Royal...
01/18/2020: 7:30 pm - 2:00 pm