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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
Hamilton
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles, CAThe Broadway hit musical returns to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre after a 17-month intermission due to the COVID-10 pandemic. “Hamilton” is a musical story of...
08/17/2021 - 01/02/2022: All Day
The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains
Vogue Multicultural Museum, Los Angeles, CAThis unique, interactive exhibition uses sound, text, and image to allow visitors to experience what it feels like to be up on stage just like...
09/03/2021 - 11/28/2021: All Day
Rapunzel Alone
24th Street Theatre and The Wallis present "Rapunzel Alone," a radio play with interactive activities that are fun for kids and adults alike. Available online...
10/01/2021 - 03/19/2022: All Day
Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters
This online series features 3 stories of epic adventures, fantastical beasts, and magic amulets, followed with a guided art-making workshop.
10/12/2021 - 01/12/2022: All Day
Fire! Science & Safety
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CACalifornia Science Center’s latest exhibit is designed to help guests understand the issue of wildfires in California, the fire risks that are present in most...
10/29/2021 - 12/31/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eternals
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CAEl Capitan Theatre presents Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” Nov. 5 – 21. Guests can see all 10 hero costumes from the movie and take a picture...
11/05/2021 - 11/21/2021: 11:30 am - 10:45 pm
The Elf on the Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CAJoin Scout Elf Tiny Tinkerman on a quest to raise Christmas spirit in this outdoor immersive experience. The family-friendly event features a Christmas village with...
11/05/2021 - 01/02/2022: 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Sugar Plum Arts, Crafts, Antiques & Collectibles
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CAAs the biggest family-owned arts & crafts show in SoCal, Sugar Plum features thousands of handmade crafts from more than 175 artisans. Open 10 a.m.-...
11/11/2021 - 11/13/2021: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Disney Festival of Holidays
Disneyland California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CACelebrate traditions from Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day with Disney. Festivities include live entertainment from Mostly Kosher, The Mistletoes and Mariachi...
11/12/2021 - 01/09/2022: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sparkle DTLA
The Bloc, Los Angeles, CAEnjoy a nightly celebration with an interactive holiday light show featuring 18 million hues of lights synchronized to festive tunes and a 32-foot Christmas tree,...
11/12/2021 - 01/02/2022: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lightscape: An Enchanted Illuminated Journey of Wonder & Light
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CALightscape, a spectacular holiday experience, will transform the 127-acre L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden into an enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail with artistic installations that...
11/12/2021 - 01/16/2022: 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Activate LA @ Water Garden
Water Garden, Santa Monica, CAJoin Jacob Jonas The Company and The Wallis for a world premiere performance of “At Work” in a garden oasis in Santa Monica. Bring a...
11/12/2021 - 11/13/2021: 7:30 pm
Pigeon's Roller Rink
2nd & PCH, Long Beach, CA2nd & PCH hosts pop-up roller venue Pigeon's Roller Rink this Fall. All ages public skate sessions are available 9 - 11 a.m. Mon.-Tue. and...
11/13/2021: 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...
11/13/2021: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Flying Miz Daisy Outdoor Vintage Market
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CAShop vintage, antique, repurposed, farmhouse, industrial and hand-crafted artisan goods just in time for the holidays. Live music, food and beverages will also be available.
11/13/2021: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Griffith Park 125th Anniversary
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CACelebrate L.A.’s beloved Griffith Park at this free, family-friendly open-house style event. Download or pick up a map of the park, which will act as...
11/13/2021: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Repticon
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CAGuests of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores, from reptiles to spiders to small...
11/13/2021 - 11/14/2021: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” Exhibit
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CACelebrate the legacy of Jane Goodall with this multimedia exhibition. Explore her life from her early years as a young woman with a dream to...
11/13/2021: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Fall Faire
Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance, CAJoin Torrance Craftsmen's Guild for the 52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Fall Faire, featuring door prize, music by DJ Ozzie and refreshments.
11/13/2021 - 11/14/2021: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Gary Miltimore: Water and Color
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CACatalina Island Museum presents the first ever retrospective of artist and sailor Gary Miltimore’s work. The exhibition features selections of his fine art maritime oils...
11/13/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 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...
11/13/2021: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mighty Build Guild
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAJoin KidSpace for their new cardboard construct-a-thon set in a whimsical, imaginative cardboard forest. Create marvelous geometric towers, design cardboard critters, and play and explore...
11/13/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Self-Care Saturdays
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAJoin Fit Girl Club LA Saturdays through Dec. 18 on Third Street Promenade for free workout classes like yoga, dance cardio, kickboxing and more. After...
11/13/2021: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sssensational Sssnakes
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CASssensational Sssnakes, a hands-on educational exhibition at Kidspace Children's Museum, features hands-on props and interactive experiences to explore how snake jaws are designed to swallow...
11/13/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm