WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true…

Overview Roger Kalia, conductor Singers to be announced Pacific Symphony MOZART: Selections from "The Magic Flute" Mozart’s musical fairy tale, with its imaginative setting and spectacular music, is brought to life in a special version designed just for you and your family! Fantastical life-size puppets, talented professional singers and special guests from Chapman University join Pacific Symphony to bring this classic opera to life! Join in the fun at the interactive Musical Carnival in the concert hall lobby at 9…

Saturday, January 12, 2019 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Join us for a celebration of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)! These areas, like parks on land, protect underwater marine resources for future generations to enjoy. To celebrate MPAs and ocean conservation, CMA is participating in Underwater Parks Day. There will be speakers, presentations, interactive activities and handouts for visitors so they can learn more about MPAs, how MPAs work, and where MPAs are located in Southern California. Similar activities are being held the same day…

Saturday, January 12, 2019, from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Education Court Free | Advance Villa entry ticket required Join the fun in this hands-on clay lab and discover how artists have transformed earth and water into beautiful ceramics for thousands of years. Try your hand at the potter's wheel, mold a Medusa, and shape a handle to decorate a communal vessel. LA-based ceramic artist Wayne Perry guides the experience and shares what his artistic practice has in common with…

Welcome to our 10th Season of Fireside at the Miles! Celebrating 10 years of eclectic cultural presentations, Fireside at the Miles brings a season of music, dance, storytelling and more. All are invited to sit back, relax, and enjoy organic snack and beverages with cozy performances in front of an open fire in Santa Monica’s historic Miles Memorial Playhouse.  Please Note: Seating is limited! Reservations are highly recommended! So if you see something you like it's never too early to make a…

Author Event (Other)  Sunday January 13, 2019 12:00 PM Meet Senator Kamala Harris when she join us to celebrate her Superheroes are Everywhere. Before Kamala Harris became a district attorney and a U.S. Senator, she was a little girl who loved superheroes. In this empowering and joyful picture book memoir that speaks directly to kids, Kamala takes readers through her life and shows them that the power to make the world a better place is inside all of us. Special Instructions…

Join us on Sunday, January 13 for the first-ever Mobile Museum Fair at the LA Central Library! This event will highlight libraries on wheels, portable exhibits, and mobile museums from the greater Los Angeles area for an afternoon of surprise and discovery for visitors of all ages.Participants include:African American Museum of Miniatures** – moving dioramas of African American historyAmerican Museum of Straw Art** – intricate artworks from around the world, all made entirely out of straw African American Museum of…

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL ON TOUR Wild & Scenic Film Festival started in 1983 and is now the largest film festival of its kind in the United States. W&SFF partners internationally to present “On Tour” festivals by engaging hosts who jointly raise awareness of preservation issues in nature. The Conservancy is proud to present an exciting selection of adventurous and inspirational films about nature. With beautiful cinematography and some remarkable individuals, the passion is contagious. You will be moved,…