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Aquarium of the Pacific's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CaliforniaThe Aquarium of the Pacific turns 25 this year, and in honor of the milestone, the aquarium has launched lots of fresh programming. There's a...
05/26/2023 - 12/31/2023: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mapping an Art World: Los Angeles in the 1970s to 80s
MOCA Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CAThis exhibition at MOCA features more than 200 works from the museum’s collection and reconsiders the pivotal decades of the 1970s and 1980s in Los...
06/18/2023 - 03/10/2024: All Day
Artist-at-Work: Modern Calligraphy
Getty Center, Los Angeles, CAExplore the art of calligraphy in this live demonstration and see how expressive lettering styles are still used by artists today.
08/27/2023 - 10/08/2023: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
The Bay Theater Presents: Tim Burton Retrospective
The Bay Theater, Pacific Palisades, CAThe Bay presents four weeks of double features from director Tim Burton's world of misfits, including "Alice in Wonderland," "Corpse Bride," and more.
09/01/2023 - 09/28/2023: 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Earth Edition, A Festival of Eco-Consciousness
California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CAIn celebration of California Climate Action Week and Climate Week NYC, Earth Edition Festival will take over CalArts campus. The immersive arts and culture experience...
09/15/2023 - 09/24/2023: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Brick-or-Treat
Legoland California, Carlsbad, CAJoin LEGOLAND® California select weekends in Sept. 16 through Oct. 29 for new live shows, limited-time attractions, and tons of Brick-or-Treating. Don’t forget your costume.
09/16/2023 - 10/29/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spider Pavilion
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CAExplore the captivating world of arachnids in this immersive exhibition. Walk among spiders and their webs in this unique, open-air experience. This experience allows visitors...
09/17/2023 - 11/26/2023: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Knott's Scary Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CAKnott's Scary Farm is Southern California's longest running Halloween theme park event, recommended for participants 13 and up. This year marks 50 years of the...
09/21/2023 - 10/31/2023: All Day
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival
Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance, CAThis three day family-friendly festival celebrates ukulele music with performances, an open mic, workshops, like music theory and songwriting, and a marketplace featuring handmade instruments,...
09/22/2023 - 09/24/2023: 9:00 am
Pageant of the Masters: 90 Years of Living Pictures Exhibit
Active Culture, Laguna Beach, CAFestival of Arts of Laguna Beach presents its newest off-site exhibit, "Pageant of the Masters: 90 Years of Living Pictures Exhibit" through Oct. 1.
09/22/2023: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Stroller Classes with Fit4Mom
The Americana at Brand, Glendale, CAJoin Fit4Mom at The Americana at Brand for 60-minute workouts Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. through December.
09/22/2023: 9:00 am
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Montebello Blvd, Montebello, CAThis 360º digital art exhibition invites visitors of all ages to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent Van Gogh. The immersive experience...
09/22/2023: 9:00 am - 7:30 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...
09/22/2023: 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...
09/22/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Marking an Era: Celebrating Self Help Graphics & Art at 50
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CAThe Laguna Art Museum will have a significant collection of prints produced by Self Help Graphics & Art to celebrate 50 years as one of...
09/22/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fright Fest
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, CASix Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest returns for 30 select nights in Sept. 8 through Oct. 31 in honor of its 30th anniversary. Spooky highlights...
09/22/2023: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
SYNCRA
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CAThis self-paced immersive walkthrough cyberpunk experience combines music, dance parties, tech, sci-fi, interactivity, animation and visual design. Visitors of all ages are invited to the...
09/22/2023: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
'Tunes in the Trees' Concert at SkyPark
SkyPark at Santa’s Village, Skyforest, CAThe Tunes in the Trees summer concert series is back at SkyPark at Santa's Village. Join us every Friday through Sept. 29 (plus a bonus...
09/22/2023: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Flower Hour: Game Night
California Botanic Garden, Claremont, CANerd out with Game Night in the Garden, featuring games for all ages, trivia contest, cosplay, food/drinks and more.
09/22/2023: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fall Dance Fest: An Intimate Cabaret
Inland Pacific Ballet Academy, Montclair, CAFall Dance Fest is Inland Pacific Ballet Academy's annual fundraiser, an evening of intimate cabaret featuring song, dance and a festive sit-down dinner.
09/22/2023: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artbound Screening Series: Chinatown Punk Wars
Grand Performances, Los Angeles, CALAist and KCET Artbound Screening Series presents a free screening of the documentary "Chinatown Punk Wars" followed by a panel discussion and live performance by...
09/22/2023: 7:00 pm
Screening of ARTBOUND “Chinatown Punk Wars”
KCET/PBS SoCal, Los Angeles, CAIn collaboration with LAist, the non-profit, member-supported source for stories authentic to LA, and Grand Performances, the non-profit organization that provides free access to the global performing arts, PBS SoCal and KCET,...
09/22/2023: 7:00 pm
City Cinemas in the Park 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Canyon Country Community Center, Santa Clarita, CAEnjoy a movie under the stars at City Cinemas in the Park. Grab your chairs and blankets to save your spot on the lawn. Pack...
09/22/2023: 7:30 pm
IRL Show
The Crow at Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, CAIRL Show is a pro-level, stand-up comedy show for high school teens ages 13 and up. Every 4th Friday of the month. The Crow orders...
09/22/2023: 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
