Events for 6/9/2018
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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
Find out more »Sidewalk Speedsters Exhibit at Petersen
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
Find out more »Family Flicks at the Hammer
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,
Find out more »Studio Ghibli Fest
Ponyo 10th Anniversary: Mar 25: dubbed Mar 26 : subtitled May 28: dubbed The Cat Returns: Apr 22: dubbed Apr 23: subtitled April 25: dubbed Porco Rosso: May 20: dubbed May 21: subtitled May 23: dubbed Pom Poko: June 17: dubbed June 18: subtitled June 20: dubbed Princess Mononoke: July 22: dubbed July 23: subtitled July 25: dubbed Grave of the Fireflies August 12: dubbed August 13: subtitled August 15: dubbed My Neighbor Totoro: Sept 30: dubbed Oct 1 & 3:
Find out more »The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
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.
Find out more »Grand Performances Summer Concerts
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.
Find out more »Cherry Valley Lavender Festival
June 7-10 & 14-17, 2018 10 AM - 5 PM (Thursday & Sunday) 10 AM - 8 PM (Friday & Saturday) 位於 Riverside 農業鎮 Cherry Valley 的薰衣草節於每年六月於舉行，遊客可以乘坐馬車觀賞浪漫的薰衣草田（可在網上預訂），漫步於歐陸式的田園風格，絕對是拍照打卡的最佳地點！ 兒童遊樂區每天有三場精彩木偶戲表演，還有小動物近距離接觸、騎馬遊仙人掌園、兒童手工藝、製作薰衣草花冠、臉部彩繪等，驚喜不斷。 還有美食區供應薰衣草口味的調酒或是檸檬汁等飲料；手工藝品區有各種薰衣草相關手工藝品，還可以讓你自己動手做做看；有機市集販售許多有機保養品、薰衣草精油和保養品、天然有機肥皂等。 Head out of town to the purple fields of organic lavender at Highland Springs Resort, to end off the LA spring and welcome summer. Artists are
Find out more »Mitsuwa Japanese Gourmet Fair
一年一度的日本美食約會又到了, 今年有 美味的和牛便當、最適合夏日品嚐到鰻魚飯便當、各式著名日式甜點等等，還有不少專程由日本運來的美味食品 The annual Mitsuwa Japanese Gourmet Food Fair is ready to kick off in June! Be prepared to enjoy “UMAI!” (Delicious!) specialty food from all over Japan as they debut in this event! Taking place from June 8th to June 18th at Mitsuwa Marketplace in Torrance, Costa Mesa and San Diego, the two-week
Find out more »Meet-and-Greets with PJ Masks at the LA Zoo
PJ Masks visit the LA Zoo on Friday and Saturday for meet-and-greets. Reservations are required; one reservation per family group (up to six people). Limit one reservation per family. Reservations are free, but do not include Zoo admission. Admission tickets or valid membership are required for entry into the Los Angeles Zoo.
Find out more »Solo: A Star Wars Story (PG-13)
Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious
Find out more »Ticket to Explore JPL
All tickets have been reserved for "A Ticket to Explore JPL." NOTE: Some tickets may become available due to cancellations. Check here for availability. This year’s Explore JPL event will take place the weekend of June 9-10, 2018 and you MUST have reserved a ticket to enter. Please know that in addition to “A Ticket
Find out more »Balboa Yacht Club Wooden Boat Festival
The Balboa Yacht Club hosts the Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival on the second Saturday of June each year. You won’t want to miss this unique event featuring exceptional wooden boats on land and in the water. The free event is open to the public and attracts nearly 4,000 people to enjoy the marine art,
Find out more »Kay Sedia
Celebrate Pride Month at Children’s Book World with world-renowned, multi-talented Kay Sedia! Kay Sedia was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, the youngest of 18 children and the prettiest of them all. So pretty, in fact, that she won the title and crown of Miss Tijuana Natural Springs Water, “The water that springs right thru
Find out more »Kelly Yang
In Kelly Yang’s outstanding new middle grade novel, Front Desk, ten-year-old Chinese immigrant Mai Tang has a lot of secrets. She lives in the Calivista Motel and manages the front desk while her parents clean the rooms (and hide other immigrants). It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work to get through
Find out more »9:00 am
Discover Recycling: LA Sanitation South Los Angeles Yard Open House
Sanitation truck operators give demonstrations and tours, and a character called Mr. Recycle shares information about recycling. Food and drink are offered free of charge, as are trees to take home, mulch, games, and prizes.
Find out more »10:00 am
Stephanie’s Day Resource Fair
Stephanie's Day is a free resource fair that provides families with children impacted by autism and other special needs with one place to gather valuable information, enjoy fun activities, and more. Organizations come together on the CBS Studio City lot to spotlight some of the best therapies, schools and intervention programs in our area. The
Find out more »World Oceans Day
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day. Activities include arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, animal stories, a guided beach walk, and a close-up look at baby animals.
Find out more »11:00 am
Dockweiler Fun-A-Palooza
Dockweiler Youth Center hosts a day of free fun. Families can enjoy a petting zoo, bounce houses, rides, face painters, balloon artists, carnival games, camp activities, and live entertainment, and learn about summer recreational programming at the DYC.
Find out more »Ahead with Horses Annual Children’s Demonstration and Fun Day
Ahead With Horses holds its 37th annual Children’s Demonstration and Fun Day, where special needs program children are truly stars. The nonprofit maximizes the potential of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children by providing developmental therapy, education and recreation through horses. The Annual Children’s Demonstration and Fun Day Event is a time for the children to
Find out more »11:30 am
Summer Reading Kickoff
The Santa Monica Library kicks off its summer reading program with a special event featuring TAIKOPROJECT, a premiere taiko group that unites ancient Japanese tradition with 21st century innovation. After the performance kids and adults can make a craft to this summer’s theme- “Reading Takes You Everywhere.” Kids and adults that choose to sign up for the
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