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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
Hallowe’en Spooktacular Returns
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThis Halloween, Bob Baker Marionette Theater looks to celebrate not just a season of ghoulish good times but also sixty years of education, celebration, and...
09/16/2023 - 11/04/2023: 10:30 am - 6:30 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
Celebrate Your Era
The Grove, Los Angeles, CAIn celebration of "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" concert film, The Grove is hosting Taylor Swift-inspired activations throughout fall. Limited-time pop-up Little Words Project will...
10/13/2023 - 11/11/2023: All Day
Celebrate Your Era
The Americana at Brand, Glendale, CAIn celebration of "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" concert film, The Grove is hosting Taylor Swift-inspired activations throughout fall. Receive $100 off heart sunglasses from...
10/13/2023 - 11/11/2023: All Day
Bubble World: An Immersive Experience
Bubble World, Montebello, CAStep into a hot air balloon flight simulator, dive into massive ball pits, witness robot-led bubble shows and more.
10/13/2023 - 12/03/2023: 9:00 am - 9:30 pm
Deep Sky
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CAIMAX® original documentary, “Deep Sky” brings the awe-inspiring images captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to the giant screen. The 40-minute documentary is narrated...
10/20/2023 - 01/15/2024: 1:00 pm
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos
Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles, CAContribute to a community altar and stroll through “the park for everyone” to view the 20 altars made by professional artists and the local community.
10/21/2023 - 11/02/2023: All Day
OSMAF Dia de los Muertos Festival
Olvera Street, Los Angeles, CAThis nine-day festival will have traditional-indigenous rituals and blessings, local food vendors, face painting, live performances, beautiful ofrendas and a special play "La Danza de...
10/25/2023 - 11/02/2023: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Circus Caballero
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CACircus Caballero is back at Del Amo Fashion Center with their family shows of three generations.
10/30/2023 - 11/05/2023: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Walk with Amal
Various locations, Los Angeles, CAThe Walk Productions and Handspring Puppet Company presents free events throughout the U.S. featuring Little Amal, a 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old refugee Syrian girl....
10/31/2023 - 11/03/2023: All Day
LA County Parks Day of the Dead Festival
Various LA County Parks, Los Angeles, CASelect LA County Parks will host Día de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead Festival celebrations, featuring art installations, colorful marketplaces, live music, altar decorating...
11/01/2023 - 11/02/2023: All Day
Ice at Santa Monica
Ice at Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CANetflix and Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. presents the Ice at Santa Monica skating rink, which transforms the corner of 5th St. and Arizona Ave. into...
11/01/2023 - 01/15/2024: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Suitable for Framing Collage Class
Destination Art, Torrance, CAJoin Destination: Art for a morning of creative fun with a Suitable for Framing Collage, led by Debbie Abshear. Class will be followed by lunch...
11/02/2023: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Art & Nature
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CALaguna Art Museum presents the 11th annual Art & Nature, an immersive journey into the symbiotic relationship between art and the natural world, featuring artist...
11/02/2023 - 11/05/2023: 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...
11/02/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shaping Gravity: Abstract Art Beyond the Picture Plane
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CAForest Lawn Museum presents "Shaping Gravity: Abstract Art Beyond the Picture Plane," an interactive exhibition featuring the work of seven contemporary artists. Artworks featured incudes...
11/02/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Time Changes All Odds: Catalina & Photography
Catalina Museum for Art & History, Avalon, CACatalina Museum for Art & History presents "Time Changes All Odds: Photography & Catalina," which delves into the profound impact of photography capturing the essence...
11/02/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
San Pedro Film Festival
Warner Grand Theatre, San Pedro, CAThe 12th Annual San Pedro Film Festival features environmental films at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, student films from Port of Los Angeles High School, short films...
11/02/2023 - 11/05/2023: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LA Fall Fair
La Prada Event Plaza, Whittier Narrows Park, South El Monte, CAThe 43rd LA Fall Fair features carnival rides, games, live music, local artisans, food court and more. Oct. 20-Nov. 5 on Thursdays and Fridays 5-10...
11/02/2023 - 11/05/2023: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Art in the Park: Dia de Los Muertos
Art in the Park, Los Angeles, CAJoin Art in the Park Thursday afternoons from Sept. 28 through Nov. 2 for family workshops and setting up the community altar for Dia de...
11/02/2023: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Día de los Muertos
Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CAForest Lawn will host Día de los Muertos community celebrations to honor the memories of the dead while illuminating the rich history of the Mexican...
11/02/2023: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Firefighter Appreciation Day
North Torrance Library, Torrance, CAJoin the Torrance library invites for a special story time and meet some of real, local firefighters.
11/02/2023: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
26th ArtWalk Anniversary Celebration
Arcade Building, San Pedro, CACheck out the historic Arcade Building for San Pedro's 26th Annual ArtWalk. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, enjoy live art, eat from local vendors, and...
11/02/2023: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm