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Shiki: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CAScripps College presents "SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art," a new exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery.
02/18/2023 - 05/21/2023: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Three Decades of Dissent: Shepard Fairey Exhibit
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CAThis temporary exhibit, "Facing the Giant - Three Decades of Dissent: Shepard Fairey," features some of Fairey's key works. The collection highlights how the artist...
03/11/2023 - 06/04/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fernando Botero Exhibit Extended Through July
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CADue to its tremendous popularity, the Fernando Botero exhibit at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) will remain up through July. Come see this...
03/27/2023 - 07/31/2023: All Day
'Grand Views: The Immersive World of Panoramas' Exhibit
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CAForest Lawn Museum, in collaboration with the Velaslavasay Panorama, presents “Grand Views: The Immersive World of Panoramas.” This exhibition explores the history of panoramas, a...
05/13/2023 - 09/10/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
61st Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration
Torrance, CA, Torrance, CATorrance is one of a few cities nationwide that is sanctioned by the Department of Defense to honor our Armed Forces through an annual Armed...
05/19/2023 - 05/21/2023: All Day
Crawfish Festival in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Valley, CACome get a taste of New Orleans at the Crawfish Festival in Fountain Valley. Expect live crawfish (which is more tender than lobster), plus beignets,...
05/19/2023 - 05/21/2023: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Walk and Play L.A. 3K Event
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CAWalk and Play L.A. is a family-friendly community event that celebrates and promotes the well-being of children in Los Angeles. Register in advance for this...
05/20/2023: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Walk and Play L.A.
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CAWalk and Play L.A. will take place at the iconic Santa Monica Pier to bring the community together to celebrate CHLA and raise critical funds for...
05/20/2023: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Comic Con Revolution
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CAComic Con Revolution is an annual comic con held at the Ontario Convention Center. The sixth annual event features a full exhibit hall with over...
05/20/2023 - 05/21/2023: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bug Fair at the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThere are over one million species of bug on the planet, but only one Bug Fair. Join the Natural History Museum this May for a...
05/20/2023 - 05/21/2023: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAAn exhibition designed to engage visitors of all ages, a journey into the many incarnations of a beloved character through on display toys, books and...
05/20/2023: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CAA historic exhibition that is set to transcend borders and shed light on one of humanity's darkest chapters, on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential...
05/20/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Caregiver Appreciation Event in Northridge
We Rock the Spectrum Northridge, Northridge, CAShades of Motherhood Inc. has partnered with We Rock the Spectrum to bring moms a day of pampering by Paul Mitchell School hairstylists and manicurists...
05/20/2023: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
'A Year With Frog and Toad' on Stage
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica, CAThis family-friendly musical theater production is based on the "Frog and Toad" book series by Arnold Lobel. The show runs Saturday and Sunday, starting at...
05/20/2023 - 05/21/2023: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
'An American Tail' Screening at the Academy Museum
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, CACome enjoy a screening of the classic kids film "An American Tail," all about the courageous Fievel, a mouse who embarks on a thrilling quest...
05/20/2023: 11:00 am
Family Floralia Workshop at Getty Villa
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CADiscover the blooms, textures, and fragrances of history during this all-ages Roman garden workshop. Explore the Villa gardens with your family, discover beautiful flowers, and...
05/20/2023: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Reading With Author Sarah Maslin Nir
Zibby’s Bookshop, Santa Monica, CaliforniaAuthor Sarah Maslin Nir will read her new middle-grade novel "The Flying House" at Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Monica. A question-and-answer session will follow, as...
05/20/2023: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Children's Day Celebration With West L.A. Buddhist Temple
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles, CAJoin us for a Children's Day celebration that includes family-friendly crafts and games, plus plants, food, a Japanese tea ceremony, taiko performances and more.
05/20/2023: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Read and Sing with Lucky Diaz
Casita Bookstore, Long Beach, CAJoin us for a reading of "La Guitarrista," a book by Grammy winner Lucky Diaz. There will be singing, dancing, reading, and paletas.
05/20/2023: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Katherine Applegate Reads 'The One and Only Ruby'
Children’s Book World, Los Angeles, CaliforniaJoin us for the launch of Katherine Applegate’s new book, "The One and Only Ruby." Ideal for kids ages 6 and up. Some proceeds to...
05/20/2023: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Movie Poster Design Workshop at The Academy Museum
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, CAThe Academy Museum invites families to a drop-in poster making workshop. Come share your family’s traditions and stories, and reflect on why they are important...
05/20/2023: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Neighborhood Nursery School Annual Spring Fair
Neighborhood Nursery School, Los Angeles, CACome join Neighborhood Nursery School for its annual spring fair. Expect delicious food, games and crafts, a show by Bob Baker Marionette Theatre, a bake...
05/20/2023: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
'Stuart Little' Performance in Rancho Cucamonga
Lewis Family Playhouse, Rancho Cucamonga, CAAll the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original story is captured in this adaptation by Joseph Robinette. Shows are at 2 p.m....
05/20/2023: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Comedy for the Whole Family
The Crow at Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, CALaugh away at this comedy show for all ages. The show includes improv team members and a rotating cast of stand-ups, magicians and goofballs.
05/20/2023: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Benita Bike's DanceArt at Stomping Ground L.A.
Stomping Ground L.A., Los Angeles, CAClassical, yet contemporary, Benita Bike’s DanceArt brings a concert of original modern dance works to Stomping Ground L.A. on May 20 and 21.
05/20/2023: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm