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Print Shop for the Big Top: the Majestic Poster Press Collection
L.A. Central Public Library, Los Angeles, CAPrint Shop for the Big Top: the Majestic Poster Press Collection celebrates the letterpress technique that was seen in print signage all across L.A. The...
02/25/2022 - 08/25/2022: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Your (Un)Natural Garden
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CAThe Sturt Haaga Gallery at Descanso Gardens presents artist Adam Schwerner’s immersive work in “Your (Un)Natural Garden.” Visitors are invited to experience nine large-scale multimedia...
04/16/2022 - 01/08/2023: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
BODIES 2.0: The Universe Within
Santa Monica Art Museum, Santa Monica, CAThe traveling science exhibition BODIES 2.0 offers a unique view into the amazing human body, showcasing over 200 actual human specimens, whole bodies and organs...
04/17/2022 - 10/15/2022: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Ghost Town Alive!
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CAKnott's Berry Farm's town of Calico comes to life with the award-winning, interactive Ghost Town Alive! Guests are invited to unlock secret missions with characters,...
05/20/2022 - 09/05/2022: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Knott’s Summer Nights
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CAThe nighttime summer party, Knott's Summer Nights, offers food, music, games and more. Enjoy live music at the Calico Mine Stage, Charleston Circle Fountain and...
05/20/2022 - 09/05/2022: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Babies!
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CAExperience the heartwarming joy of baby animals like fuzzy sea otters, tiny cuttlefish that change color, miniature sea jellies, and baby sharks through the new...
05/27/2022 - 04/30/2023: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SaMo PRIDE
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CASaMo PRIDE returns this June focused on family-friendly displays and activities. “Miles of Pride,” a vibrant light installation spanning the Third Street Promenade and Santa...
06/01/2022 - 06/30/2022: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Echoes of Nature
Studio Channel Islands Art Center, Camarillo, CAJoin Studio Channel Island for "Echoes of Nature," a contemporary Chinese art exhibition opening on June 4, beginning at noon with a full schedule of...
06/04/2022 - 07/30/2022: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Mozart Dances
Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, Santa Monica, CAThe Santa Monica College of Performing Art is hosting the world renowned Mark Morris Dance Group for a spectacular live performance. The dancers create beautiful...
06/09/2022 - 06/12/2022: 7:30 pm
Artichoke Festival
Monterey County Fair & Event Center, Monterey, CAThe 62nd annual Artichoke Festival's theme this year is "The Heart of the Harvest." The festival features artichoke eating and harvest contests, arts and crafts vendors,...
06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022: 12:00 am
Great LA River CleanUp Day
Various locations, Los Angeles, CAFoLAR is hosting multiple cleanup sessions throughout the summer to keep the LA River vibrant and healthy. Registration is now open, and trash bags and...
06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022: All Day
American Indian Arts Marketplace
The Autry Museum Lawn, Los Angeles, CaliforniaA weekend long festival hosted by the Autry Museum showcasing over 100 elite artists selling a variety of Native American crafts. The festival will also...
06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Getty 25 Celebrates Koreatown
Jamison Services Liberty Park, Los Angeles, CAThe Getty Center celebrates 25 years with a 10-part series of free outdoor art festivals throughout L.A. from May 14 to Aug. 28. The festivals...
06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Rising Japan MusicFest
SilverLakes Athletic Complex, Norco, CAMusic and Japan fans unite at the first ever Rising Japan MusicFest, where guests can experience Japan like never before – through music, food, culture...
06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
101 Festival
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CAThe LA Phil kicks off its 100th season at the Hollywood Bowl with The 101 Fest, a free 2-day festival celebrating the rich history of...
06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022: 5:00 pm
Carnaval De La Mirada
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada, CALa Mirada Theatre for the performing arts announces a "Carnaval De La Mirada" celebration of community and family based on its production of "In the...
06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022: 7:15 pm
Great LA River CleanUp Day
Various locations, Los Angeles, CAFoLAR is hosting multiple cleanup sessions throughout the summer to keep the LA River vibrant and healthy. Registration is now open, and trash bags and...
06/12/2022 - 06/13/2022: All Day
Knotts Berry Farm Presents DJ Lance Rock
Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park, CAThis summer DJ Lance Rock (of the award winning Nick Jr. show Yo Gabba Gabba) will be performing on select weekends at Knotts Berry Farm....
06/12/2022: All Day
The Power of Women in Country Music
GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles, CAThis immersive experience features artifacts and special content celebrating over 70 female country artists like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes, Shania Twain and Taylor Swift. Open...
06/12/2022: 12:00 am
B-Body Invasion 2 at The Zimmerman
The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum, El Segundo, CAThe Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum is hosting a B-Body car show for both visitors and vendors. The event will feature car shows and sales, live...
06/12/2022: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Butterfly Pavillion
Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, CAVisit Natural History Museum's annual exhibition, Butterfly Pavilion, to experience butterflies in all stages of their life cycle, from eggs to caterpillars to to chrysalises...
06/12/2022: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CAGet a taste of deli history through neon signs, menus, advertisements, uniforms, photographs, and clips of deli on the big and little screen in this...
06/12/2022: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
100 Years of Peggy Lee
The Grammy Museum, Los Angeles, CAThe GRAMMY Museum celebrates singer, songwriter, film composer and actor Peggy Lee’s centennial birthday. “100 Years of Peggy Lee” features handwritten notes, costume jewelry, rare...
06/12/2022: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives
Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CaliforniaVisitors can see the jewelry and accessories from “Titanic,” “The Princess Diaries,” and some of their favorite Disney and Fox films. The exhibit will consist...
06/12/2022: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Archive of the World: Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500–1800
LACMA, Los Angeles, CAArchive of the World: Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500–1800 is the first exhibition of LACMA’s notable holdings of Spanish American art.
06/12/2022: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm