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Author Talk & Book Signing with Diane Guerrero
Diane Guerrero presents her personal story of the real plight of undocumented immigrants in her new book for middle grade readers, My Family Divided: One Girl’s Journey of Home, Loss, and Hope. Before landing a spot on the show Orange is the New Black, before wowing audiences as Lina on Jane the Virgin, and before her activism and work on immigration reform, Diane Guerrero was a young girl living in Boston. One day, while Guerrero was at school, her undocumented immigrant parents were…
Find out more »Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook
JUNIE B. JONES BUY TICKETS Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. And guess what? There's a new boy in kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is both Grace and Lucille want him to be their boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. when he…
Find out more »Long Beach Crawfish Festival 長灘小龍蝦節
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 feast not included in general admission. Information on different ticket packages can be found on the website. Advance purchase tickets are $13 for one-day admission.
Find out more »National Dance Day Celebration 2018
"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 Dance’s Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, National Dance Day encourages everyone to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to…
Find out more »Campfire Programs at Malibu Creek State Park
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 Aug. 11: "Mysteries & Wonders of the Night Sky" with Collin O'Mara-Green (8:00 pm) Parking is $3 per hour No parking charge if you have a…
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Kids’ Book Hangout
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 new nationwide program called “Kids’ Book Hangout” for young readers ages 6-12 to discover and talk about books while playing fun games and activities. The…
Find out more »Annie
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 Steven Weber as Franklin Delano Roosevelt (“FDR”). They join previously announced Lea Salonga (singing voice of Mulan and Jasmine!) as Grace Farrell, Ana Gasteyer as Miss Hannigan, and Megan…
Find out more »Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival
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 and tails. Families can see their beauty and majesty, and watch the power and vigor of the athletic oarsmen at the Long Beach Dragon Boat…
Find out more »Love Long Beach
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.
Find out more »Shark Week: 30 Years of Shark ‘N’ Awe! The Exhibit
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 include videos, never-before-seen photography, props, and costumes covering three decades of jaw-dropping shark stories and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Shark Week’s popular mascot, “Chompie, Jr.” is available for…
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