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Esther Williams: The Swimming Queen of the Silver Screen Exhibit
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6-March 8 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). Immerse yourself in the world of the champion swimmer and movie star...
09/06/2019 - 03/08/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Castle Builder: Build Your Kingdom
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-Jan. 27. Kids can learn how to be the master of their castle, but building one and finding out run it...
10/12/2019 - 01/27/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks' Holiday Ice Rink
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA3-9 p.m. Mon.–Thur.; 3-10 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Nov. 7- Feb. 2. Get ready to skate The Lakes this...
11/07/2019 - 02/02/2020: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards Exhibit
L.A. Central Library, L.A., CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 8-Jan. 26. The exhibit “Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards”,...
11/08/2019 - 01/26/2020: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Incredible Journey: Bugs
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13-March 29. Where better to look at bugs than in a garden? It's better than seeing them in your kitchen. Discover...
12/13/2019 - 03/29/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
California Adventure's Lunar New Year Celebration
Disney California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CATimes vary Jan. 17-Feb. 9. Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession helps to lead the way in this seasonal celebration that pays tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese...
01/17/2020 - 02/09/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Disco & Karaoke
Snooknuk Play Arts Cafe, Los Angeles, CAA kids DJ, music, lights, games, bubbles, karaoke and sometimes even character performers - they are all part of this Friday night fun! It's a...
01/24/2020: 12:00 am - 6:30 pm
Oral History Project StoryCorps At Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAStoryCorps, a renowned nonprofit organization celebrating the stories of everyday Americans, will record interviews in Santa Monica from Jan. 5-Feb. 7 as part of its...
01/24/2020: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mommy & Me Class
Hogg’s Hollow Preschool, La Canada , CAFamilies with young children 18-30 months may join the free fun interactive class at this Mommy/Daddy & Me Class. Parents help engage their tots in...
01/24/2020: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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...
01/24/2020: 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,...
01/24/2020: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday Fun
Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, Torrance, CaliforniaThis class involves a story time, a craft and some science followed by a tour of the Preserve. Pre-registration is required as the class is limited...
01/24/2020: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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...
01/24/2020: 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...
01/24/2020: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Toddler Storytime
South Pasadena Public Library, South Pasadena, CAChildren’s librarians read age-appropriate stories and share fingerplays, songs, flannelboard stories, and book-related DVDs with children in a group setting. Ages 1-2 years
01/24/2020: 10:30 am - 10:50 am
Lakewood Center Mall Kid's Club
Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CAJoin host Kiddle Karoo for a special January "Move to the Groove" Kids Club! What better way to get the little ones moving than with...
01/24/2020: 11:00 am - 12:00 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...
01/24/2020: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tet Festival
OC Fair & Events Center, Costa Mesa, CAJoin us in celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, learning about Vietnamese culture, enjoying delicious food, and sharing laughter and smiles at the 36th annual UVSA Tet Festival!
01/24/2020 - 01/26/2020: 11:00 am - 9:00 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...
01/24/2020: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
O’Reilly Grand National Roadster Show
Fairplex, Pomona, CAnoon-8 p.m. Jan. 24 ; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 26. The longest-running indoor car show, now in its 71st year,...
01/24/2020 - 01/26/2020: 12:00 pm - 6:00 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...
01/24/2020: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Circus Vargas
Burbank Big Top, Burbank, CAtimes vary Jan. 20, 23-27, 30-31; Feb. 1-3, 5-9. Circus Vargas debuts a new production for 2020. "Mr. V’s Big Top Dream" features acrobats, daredevils,...
01/24/2020: 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grade School Yoga
The Center Method, Santa Monica , CAThis group class (ages 4-9) enhances focus, flexibility, strength and confidence as well as teaching good coping habits for dealing with stressful situations and growth....
01/24/2020: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
club l.a. RV Arcade Night!
The Help Group, Sherman Oaks, CaliforniaAt this fun-filled social event for young adults with diverse challenges, you can come game with friends aboard an RV decked out with 46" LED...
01/24/2020: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Parent-to-Parent Support Group for Parents of Young Adults with Diverse Challenges
The Help Group, Sherman Oaks,, CAPlease join The Help Group at its Parent-to-Parent Support Group for parents of young adults with diverse challenges. This is a safe space to share...
01/24/2020: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm