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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
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
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
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
The Gift of Los Angeles: Memories in Watercolor by Gayle Garner Roski
Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CaliforniaThis Bowers Museum exhibit features 44 watercolors of artist Gayle Garner Roski’s experience growing up and living in the City of Los Angeles.
07/24/2021 - 11/14/2021: 12:00 am
Jurassic Quest Drive Thru
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CAThe popular interactive dinosaur drive thru experience returns to L.A. for a limited run engagement at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Experience more than 70 moving...
07/28/2021: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Met Opera Global Summer Camp: Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville)
Join the Met on a virtual exploration of the world of opera with "Il Barbiere di Siviglia." Experience two classes each day in topics like...
07/28/2021: 9:00 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,...
07/28/2021: 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...
07/28/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Summertime Explorers Kids Club
2nd & PCH, Long Beach, CAJoin 2nd & PCH and Creative Communal for this interactive weekly kids club, featuring hands-on educational crafts and activities encouraging kids to learn and explore....
07/28/2021: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Give Back Hour
Join Project Giving Kids for a virtual hour of volunteer service. Dive into a fun project that addresses social justice with Achieve Justice for All...
07/28/2021: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Clue LIVE! A Walking Experience
Westfield Century City, Los Angeles, CAThe iconic family-loved game comes to life as an interactive murder mystery walking experience. Live actors put your investigative skills to the test as you...
07/28/2021: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
2021 Tribeca Drive-In
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CAIn this limited-engagement series, Tribeca Drive-In will feature classic films, family matinees, short films and a sneak preview of a new film yet to hit...
07/28/2021 - 08/01/2021: 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Family Scavenger Hunt
Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach, CAConnect with unique details in Rancho Los Alamitos’ gardens, ranch house and barnyard through this family scavenger hunt and learn stories about the children who...
07/28/2021: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Virtual STEM Camp
Join Hastings Branch Library for fun lab activities using household supplies. Each week, they will explore an area of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)...
07/28/2021: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Preparing for Preschool: A Virtual Panel Discussion with Early Childhood Education Experts
Join the conversation with Stratford School's panel of early childhood education experts to learn how to strategically plan for preschool this year.
07/28/2021: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The DiscOasis
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates, CAThis 90-120-minute theatrical journey unties art, light, disco, dance, live performance, roller skating and good times within the beautiful surroundings of the South Coast Botanic...
07/28/2021: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Vegan Playground Summer Nights
Boomtown Brewery, Los Angeles, CAThis family-friendly (and dog friendly!) event includes music, games, beer for adults and a wide array of delicious vegan food from over 20 local vendors....
07/28/2021: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm