Arcadia Lunar New Year Festival: Courtyard Location: Outside Courtyard City of Arcadia's official Arcadia Lunar New Year Festival is an immersive wonderland of beautiful Chinese culture! Take photos with the Lucky God of Prosperity. Enjoy Vroman's storytelling corner, face painting, raffle prizes, and delicious treats. Make Chinese lanterns, fans, paper cutting, porcelain decor, and other unique crafts. Swarokski Stage features AHS String Quartet, fashion show, lion dance, dance, cooking demonstrations and more. Tickets are $5 and free for children under…

Total Lunar Eclipse! January 20, 2019 See it from Griffith Observatory or watch it live on the internet. Streamed in real time on Griffith TV A FREE public event to view the total lunar eclipse 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. NOTE: Griffith Park gates will close at 10:00 p.m. GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY GROUNDS OPEN - BUILDING CLOSES AT 10:00 p.m. NOTE: The eclipse will be visible to the naked eye from anywhere in southern California if skies are clear. You do…

It’s a party, and you’re invited! On Sunday, January 14, join us for Happy Birthday Marion! at the Annenberg Community Beach House as we celebrate Marion Davies, the silent film star whose effervescent personality was likened to the "bubbles in a glass of champagne.” From 11am - 2pm, step back in time as Santa Monica Conservancy docents, in vintage attire, evoke Marion’s Hollywood circle to shine a light on the classic film era actress, philanthropist, famed party hostess and mistress…

On January 14th, millions will come together to volunteer and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who never stopped asking the question, "What are you doing for others?" The MLK Day of Service is a moment to work together to fulfill King's vision for a better America with hands-on projects that directly benefit our local community. As Dr. King once pointed out, "Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve." This year, we have embraced that idea…

Join us for an evening hike to view the start of the Lunar Eclipse. A team of Naturalist Guides will lead this hike to observe this “Blood Moon” as the eclipse appears to turn the Moon a red color.

34th ANNUAL KINGDOM DAY PARADE ADRIAN DOVE, PARADE PRESIDENT AND CEO MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019, LOS ANGELES, CA "Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Healthy Democracy" Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Western Los Angeles, CA 90037

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration 2019 Join us for one of Southern California's largest birthday celebrations for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., honoring his memory and work to ensure civil rights for all people. This year is the event's 33rd anniversary and embraces the theme "Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere." Keynote speaker was not confirmed at press time. The multiethnic interfaith program includes inspirational readings, music, and scholarship presentations. Afterward, a Community Involvement Fair (held nearby…

At Big Sunday, we’re often surprised by how many people simply don’t have enough clothes. So, once again, we’ll be collecting clothes for all kinds of disadvantaged and grateful people! We’ll be collecting clothes for women, men, boys & girls of all ages and all sizes. New and gently-used work clothes, casual clothes, warm clothes & coats, and athletic wear all needed, just to name a few. New socks and underwear are greatly appreciated, too! (You can even donate below and…