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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
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
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
Former Amoeba Music Building, Hollywood, CAExperience art like never before – lose yourself in 300,000 cubic feet of flawless projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre. Wander through entrancing, moving images...
07/31/2021 - 09/06/2021: 12:00 am - 11:45 pm
Sing for Hope Pianos Beverly Hills
Various public spaces, Beverly Hills, CAOne of the world’s largest annual recurring public arts projects, Sing for Hope, makes its way to Beverly Hills. Sing for Hope will place 16...
08/05/2021 - 09/06/2021: All Day
Animal Personas
Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica, CAIf you could be any animal, what would it be? Join the Cayton Children’s Museum as they explore animal personas in the Kevin and Chelsea...
08/11/2021 - 08/15/2021: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
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...
08/14/2021: All Day
Re-Opening Revelry
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles, CAThe hour-long celebration of Bob Baker Marionettes’ favorite things is the first live, in-person show in the theater since March 2019. This whimsical welcome back...
08/14/2021: All Day
Flutter
Flutter, Los Angeles, CAFlutter is a one-of-a-kind immersive entertainment experience where guests discover the art of play as they are guided through colorful, mindful and engaging spaces designed...
08/14/2021: 9:00 am - 9:00 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,...
08/14/2021: 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...
08/14/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
GoGo Create Back-to-School Mural
3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAGoGo squeeZ will be hosting a two-day interactive mural unveiling to inspire kids to unleash their creativity as they head back to school this fall....
08/14/2021 - 08/15/2021: 10:00 am - 7:00 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...
08/14/2021: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monarch Butterfly Day
Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley, CALearn all about Monarch Butterflies with OC Parks' free event for children and families at Freedom Hall at Mile Square Regional Park. Additional activities include...
08/14/2021: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Self-Care Saturdays
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAJoin Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. and Fit Girl Club LA for this free weekly workout series. Classes vary each week, including yoga, kickboxing, barre, and...
08/14/2021: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Faery Hunt Magical Adventure
Tarzana Community And Cultural Center, Tarzana, CAA Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and families to inspire imagination and fun. On this magical musical adventure, we’ll meet...
08/14/2021: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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,...
08/14/2021: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cauleen Smith: Stars in My Pocket and the Rent is Due
LACMA Gallery at Charles White Elementary School, Los Angeles, CACompanion show to Cauleen Smith’s exhibition at LACMA, “Give It or Leave It,” is on display at Charles White Elementary School where Smith conducted virtual...
08/14/2021: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Concerts on the Green
Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CASit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of award-winning musicians as they perform live as part of the Festival of Arts Concerts on the Green...
08/14/2021: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
History is Delicious by Joshua Lurie Book Signing
Skylight Books, Los Angeles,, CAJoin Skylight Books for a fun afternoon signing featuring Joshua Lurie, author of History is Delicious, meet and greet and book signing.
08/14/2021: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Go on a virtual adventure to museums across the U.S. in search of art that echoes characters, places and magical objects in the Harry Potter...
08/14/2021: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm