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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
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
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
Cirque du Soleil's VOLTA
Dodger Stadium, L.A., CAtimes vary. Energetic, urban and contemporary, VOLTA is a captivating voyage of discovery that explores the ideas of celebrating differences while also being true to...
01/28/2020 - 02/02/2020: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
CSArts-SGV Presents “In the Heights”
Glendale Community College Mainstage Theater, Glendale, CA7:30 p.m. Jan. 20-Feb. 2. California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) students bring out the vibrancy of New York City’s Washington...
01/30/2020 - 02/02/2020: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Lula Washington Dance Theatre
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CA7:30 p.m. Jan. 30-Feb. 1. In honor of its 40th anniversary, the fabled L.A. dance company has composed an impassioned program that delves into the...
01/30/2020 - 02/01/2020: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Nat Geo Live: Pursuit of the Black Panther
The Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CAShannon Wild has learned to expect the unexpected during her 15 years as a wildlife photographer and cinematographer. She has been charged by an elephant,...
01/30/2020 - 01/31/2020: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Club 21 Tools for the Journey Conference
Club 21 Learning and Resource, Pasadena,Club 21 will host more than 26 presentations over 2 days where presenters will be speaking on a variety of issues covering the lifespan from...
01/31/2020 - 02/01/2020: All Day
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...
01/31/2020: 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...
01/31/2020: 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...
01/31/2020: 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...
01/31/2020: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Calabasas Mommy Meet & Greet & Storytime
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CAStop by the Lakes this morning for this monthly mommy meet and greet, which offers healthy snacks, story time, special guests and entertainment. You can...
01/31/2020: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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...
01/31/2020: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Lunar New Year at Fashion Island
Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CAFashion Island is celebrating Lunar New Year with a unique one-of-a-kind Year of the Rat interactive installation along with special promotions from retailers and restaurants....
01/31/2020: 10:00 am - 4:00 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...
01/31/2020: 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...
01/31/2020: 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
01/31/2020: 10:30 am - 10:50 am
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...
01/31/2020: 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...
01/31/2020: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Amazon New Year New You
Amazon 4-Star Store, The Americana at Brand, Glendale, CAThe Amazon 4-star store in The Americana at Brand in Glendale will host an in-store event to help you maintain your New Year’s resolutions. This...
01/31/2020: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos, CAThe Golden Dragon Acrobats combine spectacular acrobatic and gymnastic performances with traditional Chinese dances and both contemporary and ancient music to create a stunning production...
01/31/2020: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Ontario Mills' Lunar New Year Festival
Fashion Alley, Ontario Mills, Ontario, CAOntario Mills wishes shoppers good fortune and happiness during the Year of the Rat, and will present a family-friendly festival featuring Asian-inspired performances, artistry, prizes...
01/31/2020 - 02/02/2020: 3:00 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,...
01/31/2020: 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm