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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
Disney & Pixar's "Lightyear"
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CATickets are on sale now to see Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” at the El Capitan Theatre starting June 17 with a Hyper Launch Laser and...
06/16/2022 - 07/03/2022: 10:00 am - 9:55 pm
The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CAThe Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle returns this summer with a light and special effects projection display set against the backdrop of Hogwarts School of...
06/16/2022 - 08/14/2022: 6:00 pm
Delicious Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CAThe 7th annual Delicious Little Tokyo returns to DTLA June 25-26, featuring a History of Little Tokyo Food Tour, and three deliciously themed, self-guided foodie tours...
06/25/2022 - 06/26/2022: All Day
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...
06/25/2022 - 06/26/2022: All Day
Getty 25 Celebrates Pacoima
Pacoima City Hall, Pacoima, 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...
06/25/2022 - 06/26/2022: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Pasadena Model Railroad Open House
Pasadena Model Railroad, Los Angeles, CAA model train show for all ages. See one of the largest HO scale-operating model railroads in the United States.
06/25/2022 - 06/26/2022: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artist-at-Work: Metalsmithing
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CAJoin the Getty Villa and master metalsmith Adam Whitney to explore ancient and modern metalsmithing techniques like repoussé, chasing and raising. Meet the artist, ask...
06/25/2022 - 06/26/2022: 1:00 pm - 2:30 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...
06/26/2022 - 06/27/2022: 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....
06/26/2022: 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...
06/26/2022: 12:00 am
June Breakfast Club Cruise-In
Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, CAJoin the Peterson Automotive Museum for a morning of cars and conversation. RSVP to enjoy complimentary parking and coffee. More details and sign up in...
06/26/2022: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
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...
06/26/2022: 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...
06/26/2022: 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...
06/26/2022: 10:00 am - 6:00 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.
06/26/2022: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CALACMA presents "Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You," which spans four decades and features 33 works by the world-renowned L.A.-based...
06/26/2022: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Emotions at Play
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CAEmotions at Play with Pixar’s "Inside Out," is an interactive exhibit based on Disney and Pixar’s hit animated feature. Learn the important role emotions, memory...
06/26/2022: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm