$15 - $45
5 PM - 10 PM April 21: Frozen (PG) May 26: Despicable Me 3 (PG) May 27: 300 Days of Summer (PG-13) June 2: Spiderman Homecoming (PG-13) June 16: Wonder Woman (PG-13) July 14: Jaws (PG) August 11: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) September 1: Coco (PG) September 2: Black Panther (PG-13) October 20: Sully (PG-13) BeachFront Cinema is the premier outdoor movie
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$8 - $16
Opened in December 2017, Sidewalk Speedsters examines the development of cars built specifically for children to drive and race and their contribution to American culture. The exhibit provides examples from the earliest versions of child powered peddle cars to modern day junior dragsters. This is an exhibition that will reawaken nostalgia in the adults and
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Family Flicks Film Series: Alamar SUNDAY JAN 7, 2018 11:00AM Recommended for ages 3+* The pristine turquoise waters and undisturbed rugged beaches of Banco Chinchorro, the largest coral reef in Mexico, are the dazzling setting for a five-year-old boy’s once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Before Natan leaves for Italy to live with his mother, his fisherman father, Jorge,
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Immerse yourself in the imaginative world of Jim Henson (1936–1990) and discover his groundbreaking approach to puppetry and transformative impact on contemporary culture. Featuring more than 100 objects and twenty-five historic puppets—including Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Ernie and Bert, Grover, and other popular favorites—The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited illuminates Henson’s unique contributions to the moving image.
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California Plaza hosts free live concerts all summer long, and most are family friendly. Performers this summer include Bootsy Collins, El Vez & Phranc. Most events start at 8pm. Check the website for full schedule and details on specific shows. In addition, kid-centric performances are held on select Sunday afternoons in July.
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Hosted by the Recreation and Community Services Department Join us for the sweet sounds of summer in the City of Monterey Park at the Barnes Park Amphitheater. Free concerts will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 10: Bulletproof Soul (R&B, funk and top 40). Wednesday, July 4: Free Independence Day live entertainment and fireworks show
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Laid-back urban life means connecting with community, and Playa Vista’s calendar is filled with opportunities. There’s always something going on, so check out what’s coming up. Concert in the Park Sunday, August 13th Central Park Bandshell 5pm – 6:30pm Kenny Metcalf as Elton – Featuring the wildly popular music, costumes and antics of Elton John,
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L.A.'s Story, Reimagined The Museum’s permanent exhibition, now open, tells the story of how Los Angeles transformed from a tiny pueblo to a sprawling metropolis. It’s a 500-year saga of how L.A. went from cowboys to cars, which battles raged in its backyards, how Hollywood was born, and why an aqueduct changed everything. The newly reimagined exhibition is an even larger
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June 30: Paddington 2 Victor Park 4727 Emerald Street July 28: Despicable Me 3 El Retiro Park 126 Vista del Parque August 25: Moana Wilson Park 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard The Movies in the Park program is presented by the Community Services Department in cooperation with Torrance Homeowners’ Associations. Families are invited to join us as local parks turn into movie theaters! All movies begin
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Partnering with local community organizations, the City of Sierra Madre hosts an annual summer Concerts in the Park series. Concerts are free to the public and open to all ages. Concerts begin in June and run through August on Sunday evenings from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (unless otherwise noted). Concerts are held in the Memorial Park
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2018 Schedule June 24: Huntington Beach Concert Band “Great Music of America” July 1: Night Blooming Jazzmen Traditional Dixieland Band July 8: Navy Band Southwest Ensemble *July 15: Ginger & The Hoosier Daddys Music of the 1920’s, 1930’s, and 1940’s July 22: Huntington Beach Concert Band *July 29: Jamie Wood & the Good Rockin’ Daddys
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SUNDAY AUG 26, 2018 11:00AM Recommended for ages 8 to 14 Write poems about your own life using your location in the world. A scholar and performer, Mike Sonksen, aka, Mike the Poet, is a third-generation Los Angeles native acclaimed for poetry performances, articles, and mentoring teen writers. His most recent book, Poetics of Location, was published
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Free - $14
Barns full of animals? Check! Zany and delish food? Check! Concerts under the stars? Check! Midway games and rides? Check! Blue ribbon winners? Check! Acres of shopping? Check! Something called Brew Hee Haw? Check! Check! Check! Come on out and watch your mama pet a llama, soar up high on La Grande Wheel and dare
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August 12, 2018 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm This summer, L.A.’s iconic downtown venue will set “Dreams in Motion” with an up-close look at the magic of train travel at Union Station’s Summer Train Fest. The free family event, held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, will allow guest to
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Co-sponsored with the Calabasas Park Homeowners Association All concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and are free to the public Located on the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt adjacent to the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center (note: the private Calabasas Lake is open to the public only during city concerts) Enter at The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
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The Long Beach Crawfish Festival attracts thousands of festival goers each year. Families can enjoy Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans sounds of music, plus tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana style. Entertainment for kids includes magicians, storytelling, and bounce houses. Festival Hours: Friday: 5pm-10pm Saturday: noon-10pm Sunday: noon-10pm Children's Stage Hours: Saturday: noon-6pm Sunday: noon-6pm Crawfish
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"Dance is for everybody and BODY!" For the first time, Dizzy Feet Foundation partners with Segerstrom Center for the Arts for the exclusive West Coast celebration of National Dance Day! This FREE community event is for all ages and all abilities! Launched in 2010 by The Dizzy Feet Foundation (co-founded by So You Think You Can
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Malibu Creek State Park offers free informative one-hour programs in the campground amphitheater on Saturday evenings this summer. July 21: "Awesome Animals" with The Nature of WildWorks July 28: "History, Mystery, Stories and Music of the First People of the Santa Monica Mountains" with Peter Rice Aug. 4: "Rockin' Reptile Safari" with The Reptile Family
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Free
Kids Ages 6-12 Are Invited to Stores Nationwide to Talk Books, Play Games & Activities, and Get Book-Related Giveaways Bring your little readers ages 6 and up to discover their next favorite book, play fun games and trivia, and get FREE book swag while supplies last. The world’s largest retail bookseller, Barnes & Noble is launching a
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$14 - $195
Show time: 8:00pm Age: 7 and up The sun will come out tomorrow, but this weekend, it's Annie performed under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl. One of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, Annie features a beloved score of hits (including “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life”). The latest additions to the all-star cast are David Alan Grier as Daddy Warbucks and
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Dragon boats, long, sleek and powered by many rowers with oars, are raced competitively in events like the Asian Games. Dragon boat competitions are also held each year in China and elsewhere to honor the life and death of ancient poet Qu Yuan (340-278 BC). The boats are typically made of teak and adorned with dragon heads
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Free - $10
Festival hours: Saturday and Sunday: 11am - 10pm Price: $10 admission; free for ages 16 and under This two-day festival celebrates the things that make Long Beach lovable. Highlights include DJs, music, arts and crafts, food court, vendors, yoga, sound healing, and more. The event is kid and family friendly, all ages are welcome.
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You might not want to go into the water, but you should be safe from sharks at the Paley Center. The Paley Center for Media celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Shark Week. The interactive, multimedia exhibit that gives visitors a chance to dive in to three decades of jaw-dropping shark stories and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Highlights
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Luke Robertson Saturday, July 28, 2:30 p.m. Ages 8-88 Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday and the 20th anniversary of the book series with a trivia contest led by Luke Robertson! Wear your wizardry garb and join the fun. There will be treats and prizes for all!
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10 - 11 am: Opening Ceremony with ribbon cutting 11 am - 12 pm: Bobbie's Line Dancers in the meeting room 12 - 1 pm: Storytime & Art Activity with Reading Machine Librarians in the children's area 1 - 2 pm: Three Cultures One Spirit Dancers with Tierra Blanca in the meeting room 1 -
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Saturday, July 28, 1pm to 4pm Create a treasure map or map out your favorite location using felt and sewing materials. Simple embroidery techniques will be taught. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Admission: FREE
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Heritage Square Museum is a living history museum that explores the settlement and development of Southern California during its first 100 years of statehood. The eight historic structures located at the museum, constructed during the Victorian Era, were saved from demolition and serve as a perfect background to educate the public about the everyday lives
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Halfway through the Soul's Core Revival Tour and having a blast. Freight & Salvage tonight and Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz tomorrow, then we head down to LA for two shows at McCabe's Guitar Shop then on to San Diego to play our final show at The Music Box. See you out there!
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