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SOAR at South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CASouth Coast Botanic’s butterfly experience SOAR features a new pavilion with live tropical butterflies. The SOAR experience begins outside with South Botanic’s new garden area...
04/01/2021 - 07/31/2021: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lygia Pape. Tupinambá
Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAOpening April 24, ‘Lygia Pape. Tupinambá’ is the first solo exhibition in Los Angeles dedicated to Brazilian artist Lygia Pape whose wholly original language favors the primacy of the viewer’s sensorial experience...
04/24/2021 - 08/01/2021: All Day
Barnsdall Virtual Art Fair
Barnsdall Art Center’s annual art fair shifts online due to temporary closure of the park. The 3-month long virtual art fair is a fundraiser that...
05/01/2021 - 07/31/2021: All Day
RECONNECTING: A Vision of Unity by Kengo Kito
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAOne of Japan’s most innovative contemporary artists, Kengo Kito, focuses on interconnectedness in a time of healing with his first U.S. exhibition, “reconnecting; A Vision...
06/16/2021 - 09/06/2021: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Portraits of Freedom: Building a Life in L.A.
Grand Park, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThis month-long public art installation applies an artistic lens to celebrate the diverse communities in L.A. County. It will feature photography and video exhibitions at...
07/01/2021 - 07/31/2021: All Day
Moon Jelly Experience
Birch Aquarium, La Jolla, CACome see a new wonder at Birch Aquarium. The Hall of Fishes exhibit is excited to launch its new 600-gallon cylindrical jelly experience. This is...
07/01/2021 - 08/31/2021: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Bubblefest
Discover Cube Orange Couty, Santa Ana, CAThe bubbles are back at this family friendly event. Filled with interactive experiences like bubble drum stations, bubble exhibits, and science demonstrations. Also featuring the...
07/02/2021 - 07/18/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Festival of Arts Fine Art Show
Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CAThe acclaimed juried fine art show features a wide variety of media, from paintings to jewelry to handcrafted furniture, by over 100 local Orange County...
07/05/2021 - 09/03/2021: All Day
Pageant of the Masters
Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach, CAThe famed Laguna Beach festival returns this summer with “Made in America: Trailblazing Artists and Their Stories,” where art comes to life. The show will...
07/07/2021 - 09/03/2021: All Day
Holocaust Musem LA Digital Program
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts and Holocaust Museum LA are offering a digital 2 ½ week program where students will speak with Holocaust...
07/12/2021 - 07/27/2021: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
32 Acres Soundwalk
Los Angeles State Historic Park, Los Angeles, CAThis site-specific soundwalk developed by artist Marike Splint and produced by Center Theatre Group in association with UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television offers...
07/14/2021 - 09/29/2021: All Day
6th Annual Delicious Little Tokyo
Various locations throughout, Los Angeles, CACome down to DTLA for three weekends of Little Tokyo’s special in-person and virtual events from July 10 - July 25. Each weekend participate in...
07/17/2021: All Day
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Jerry Moss Plaza, Los Angeles, CAThe Music Center’s new outdoor series Dance at Dusk, part of the 18th season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, brings the very...
07/17/2021: All Day
Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s “Alegre!”
Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park, CABob Baker Marionette Theater’s “Alegre!” is a colorful celebration of music, marionettes, featuring samba-dancing cacti, fluttering flowers, a majestic marimba player and many more newly...
07/17/2021: All Day
Great LA River CleanUp 2021
Various locations along the, Los Angeles, CAJoin Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) every weekend in June and July to remove trash from a different stretch of the river, preventing it...
07/17/2021: All Day
Ultra!
Torrance Art Museum, Torrance, CATorrance Art Museum’s summer public art exhibition “Ultra!” features over 20 contemporary artworks in accessible locations throughout Torrance on display from July 17 through Aug....
07/17/2021 - 08/28/2021: All Day
Family Beach Cleanup: Joining Forces To Protect Our Oceans
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CAJoin The Mommy Blogger Tribe, SoCalMoms, South Bay Mommies and Daddies, Insta Social Queens, MomieGo, La Mami Life, VIP Mamas, Latina Podcasters, Moms in Media...
07/17/2021: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Wilderness Access Day: Bommer Canyon
Enjoy self-guided access in the southern portion of Irvine’s Open Space Preserve in Bommer Canyon. During this Wilderness Access Day, the entire southern Open Space...
07/17/2021: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
2021 OC Fair
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CAIt’s time for fun as the OC Fair makes its return for Summer 2021. This event will be packed with cute animals, carnival rides, contests,...
07/17/2021: 10:00 am - 11:45 pm
Bubble Planet
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAThis summer is the Summer of Bubbles at the Kidspace Children's Museum. Big bubbles, little bubbles, create-your-own bubbles. This multi-sensory, outdoor exhibit is the place...
07/17/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Jackalope Pasadena: Indie Artisan Fair
Central Park, Pasadena, CAJackalope Arts is back in Central Park, Pasadena this July 17-18. Where local culture meets craft, shop over 100 handmade artisans ranging from fashion and...
07/17/2021 - 07/18/2021: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Legacies of Exchange: Chinese Contemporary Art from the Yuz Foundation
LACMA, Los Angeles,This exhibition is part of LACMA’s ongoing collaboration with Yuz Museum in Shanghai, China. “Legacies of Exchange” will feature 20 works of Chinese contemporary art...
07/17/2021: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday Sing-Along
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAKids of all ages will get to explore various musical instruments while singing their favorite songs at this special Saturday Sing-Along. From shakers to drums,...
07/17/2021: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Kids Club with special guest Zany Zoe
Sherman Oaks Galleria, Sherman Oaks, CATwinkle Time hosts this weekly live concert series every Saturday morning until July 31. Today's special guest Zany Zoe performs magic tricks with music, mime...
07/17/2021: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Turner & Hooch Play Date
Westfield Century City Mall Atrium, Los Angeles, CATo celebrate the premiere of “Turner & Hooch”, Disney+ is hosting a free dog friendly event. Enjoy fun activities including series-themed photo opportunities, dog treats,...
07/17/2021: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm