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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
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
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
Asteroid Hunters 3D
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CAExplore our solar system and discover how science, knowledge, and communication can be powerful enough to save the planet in this new IMAX original film...
06/26/2022 - 09/05/2022: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
2022 Festival of Arts Fine Art Show
Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CAJoin the Festival of Arts in celebrating 90 years of art. The juried Festival of Arts Fine Art Show features the work of over 100...
07/05/2022 - 09/02/2022: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Pageant of the Masters: Wonderful World
Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CAEvery evening during the Festival of Arts, classic and contemporary works of art come to life during The Pageant of the Masters unique production, which...
07/07/2022 - 09/02/2022: 8:30 pm
Happy Birthday, Harry Potter
Rooftop Cinema Club, El Segundo, CARooftop Cinema Club presents all eight Harry Potter Movies for the first time ever. The showings will be in order every weekend in July &...
07/10/2022 - 08/28/2022: 4:15 pm
Eye Contact: Art Through the Eyes of 7 Special Artists
Blossom Market Hall Art Gallery, San Gabriel, CAEye Contact is an art exhibit with collected works by seven neuro-diverse teen and young adult artists. Runs July 17 - Sept. 30.
07/17/2022 - 09/30/2022: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Art of Chad Smith
Road Show Company Gallery, Santa Monica, CARed Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith exhibits his artwork for a limited-engagement at the Road Show Company Gallery at Santa Monica Place.
07/26/2022 - 07/31/2022: All Day
A Faery Hunt's Amazing Adventure
Los Encinos State Historic Park, Encino, CAA Faery Hunt shows are special interactive, immersive performances for young audiences and families that inspire creativity, imagination and fun.
07/30/2022: 12:00 am
Getty 25 Celebrates Wilmington
Banning Park, Wilmington, 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...
07/30/2022 - 07/31/2022: 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...
07/30/2022 - 07/31/2022: 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....
07/30/2022: All Day
Moulin Rouge! the Musical
Hollywood Pantages, Hollywood, CABroadway in Hollywood presents "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, which will be at the Hollywood Pantages theater. This spectacular musical will...
07/30/2022: 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...
07/30/2022: 12:00 am
Nature Hike to Amir’s Garden
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CAJorge Ochoa will be leading a nature hike to Amir’s Garden. Along the route, hikers will look for and discuss native plants, and then compare...
07/30/2022: 8:00 am
Plastic Free July Cleanup Challenge: LA River
North Atwater Park, Los Angeles, CALA Waterkeeper is hosting four LA River cleanup days to remove plastic trash from the river, and they are encouraging people to reduce use of...
07/30/2022: 9:00 am - 11:30 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...
07/30/2022: 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...
07/30/2022: 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...
07/30/2022: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm