Los Angeles Events July 16, 2009
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| Concerts 525800 | Acoustic Thursdays with Michael CladisMichael Cladis gives a fun-filled concert that gets all the kids involved. As always, dinner is available at the tables while kiddie music action takes over the play area and stage. 310.478.4847 Ongoing Each Thu; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-6 Time: 6pm Cost: Free with paid admission; dinner charges are separate |
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| Concerts 511770 | Mariachi DivasThe all-woman mariachi band Mariachi Divas gives a free concert for families at the Heritage Square Museum. 323.225.2700 http://lacountyarts.org 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 509279 | Summer ConcertsThursday evenings through September 10th the center offers free concerts in the center court. 805.581.1430 http://www.simivalleytc.com Ongoing Each Thu 6/4/09 - 9/10/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 516179 | Sha Na Na CD Release PartyLegendary band Sha Na Na celebrates the release of its 40th Anniversary Collector's CD, playing some favorite tunes for fans at Barnes and Noble. 877.897.2097 http://www.americanaatbrand.com 7/16/09 Ages: 4-19 Time: 7:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 518558 | Gwendolyn and the Good Time GangGwendolyn and the Good Time Gang are back - performing clever, perky, rockin' numbers from their albums and inspiring the teeniest teeny boppers to get up and dance. 323.900.8080 http://gwendol... odtimegang.com 7/16/09 Ages: Unknown Time: 11am-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 519678 | Come Out & Dance: Stompy JonesBurbank's free summer music series runs through August 27, featuring nine different bands playing swing, retro, and salsa. The concerts take place outdoors on the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Boulevard and Palm Avenue. Each night kicks off with free dance classes at 6pm, followed by the band at 7pm. 818.238.5180 http://www.downtown-burbank.org 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 499473 | Thursday Jazz: Eddie BaytosEddie Baytos and the Nervis Brothers play a free concert on the Market's West Patio. 323.933.9211 http://www.farmersmarketla.com 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 519270 | Issa BagayogoMalian superstar Issa Bagayogo takes the stage playing the n'goni (three-stringed lute). 310.440.4500 http://www.skirball.org 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Free; Parking $5 |
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| Concerts 506765 | Summer Music at the PierSligo Rags plays Celtic folk and bluegrass. Concerts on the Redondo Beach Pier are for all ages; beach chairs are recommended. 310.318.0631 http://redondopier.com 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 507065 | Spring StandardsThe Patchwork of America music series presents a variety of free concerts including bluegrass, swing, country, folk, rockabilly, cajun, funk, blues, and rock. 626.683.3230 http://levittp... onpasadena.org 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 506638 | Sgt. Garcia with Ricardo Lemvo & Makina LocaFamilies can revel in sea breezes, gaze at the moonlight on the Pacific Ocean, and sing along to the tunes of the Twilight Dance Series. Kids can get their thrills on the Pacific Park rides before the entire family sets up a picnic on the pier, or down on the sand below, and starts to dance. http://www.twilightdance.org 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 509289 | American Idols Live Tour 2009The top 10 American Idol season 8 finalists - Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Megan Joy, Michael Sarver, and Scott MacIntyre - perform live. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Tickets are sold at the box office or online through Ticketmaster. Doors open an hour before showtime. 213.742.7300 http://www.staplescenter.com 7/16/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: 7pm Cost: $40.50-$69.50 |
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| Concerts 211535 | Summer Sounds for KidsThe Los Angeles Philharmonic spend its summer at the Hollywood Bowl making classical music exciting for children programs of music and dance that change weekly, all geared especially for the younger set. Kids can either see a show at 10am and participate in arts and crafts at 11am, or see the show at 11:15am, doing arts and crafts before the performance at 10am. Advance registration is required; space is limited. 323.850.2000 http://www.hollywoodbowl.com Ages: 3-9 Time: 10am Cost: Music $7; Arts and Crafts $5 (must be 3 years old for art) |
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| Exhibits 445010 | Pavilion of WingsFamilies can enter an open (but enclosed) garden environment where more than 30 species of butterflies and moths flutter around freely. Museum staff answer questions. 213.763.DINO http://www.nhm.org Ongoing Daily 4/12/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Adults $3; Students $2; Children (5-12) $1; Museum admission separate |
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| Exhibits 499293 | Identify: An Exhibition of YouVisitors can explore how physical, psychological, and social elements create an individual in Identity: An Exhibition of You. The interactive exhibit divides identity into three areas, so that kids can consider the extent to which inherited genes determine physical identity, chemical balances in the brain affect psychological identity, and people around us modify social identity. http://www.csitheexperience.org Ongoing Daily 5/22/09 - 9/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 427373 | Lights, Camera, Action: Comic Book Heroes of FilmLights, Camera, Action: Comic Book Heroes of Film and Television is the companion exhibit to the museum's The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, exploring the long connection between comic book heroes and the moving image. Highlights include the original 1966 Batcycle from the Batman television series, vintage movie posters, and other TV memorabilia. 310.440.4500 http://www.skirball.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/19/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: Tue-Fri 12n-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 421669 | The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic BooksThe exhibit Zap! Pow! Bam! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950 explores the genesis of cultural icons like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Captain America through vintage artwork, comic books, and interactive installations. 310.440.4500 http://www.skirball.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/19/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: Tue-Fri 12n-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 420147 | The Samurai Re-Imagined: From Ukiyo-e to AnimeThe exhibition explores the roots of the popular Japanese art forms of manga (graphic novels) and anime (animation) in the traditional arts of Japan by examining images of the iconic warrior, the samurai. 626.449.2742 ext. 31 http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 2/19/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Wed-Sun 10am-6pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 414146 | 56th Presidential InaugurationMaster model designers at the park have created the historic scene of Barack Obama taking the Presidential oath of office on the steps of the capitol, along with his family, Joe Biden and his wife, and more than a thousand other mini-figures constructed from Lego bricks. Part of the fun is identifying the characters, which include familiar faces like Oprah, Aretha Franklin, and Senator Feinstein. The scene is on display in Miniland through Memorial Day weekend; note that the park is closed on Inauguration Day, Jan 20. Check the website for a complete event schedule. 760.918.5346 http://www.leg... california.htm Ongoing Daily 1/16/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Regular park hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 503392 | Anime! High Art - Pop CultureThe Academy offers an exhibition in conjunction with the Goethe Institute, celebrating the art of Anime. The multi-media exhibition features nearly 400 cels, clips, and character models from popular series such as Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Princess Mononoke. The exhibition is clearly divided by theme, with lots to interest kids and teens, but it should be noted that an adult-only area is included. The show is in the Grand Lobby Gallery and the Fourth Floor Gallery. 310.247.3600 http://oscars.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/2/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 12n-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 351367 | Robots and UsRobots and Us compares today's technical realities with the robots of science fiction fantasy. Visitors can explore the sophisticated technology that underlies automated machines and gain a new appreciation for the multifaceted machine that is the human body. 714.542.2823 jsmith@discoverycube.org http://www.discoverycube.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 510350 | Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet HomeSmokey Bear, Woodsy Owl, and their forest friends share info about protecting the earth - our home sweet home. Kids can learn about the water cycle in The Itsy Bitsy Spider Rain Garden, make eco-friendly choices in the kitchen, and discover how much energy it takes to power a variety of home appliances at the generation station. Visitors can also plant pretend saplings and find out about sorting cans, bottles, paper, and glass for recycling. 714.542.2823 http://www.discoverycube.org Ongoing Daily 6/20/09 - 10/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 353270 | Orange County FairThe huge county fair is sure to attract enormous crowds with attractions that include animals, live entertainment, tons of food, carnival rides, and much more. 714.740.3247 http://www.ocfair.com Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 7/10/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Wed-Fri 12n-12m; Sat-Sun 10am-12m Cost: Adults $10; Children (6-12) $5, (under 6) free; Parking $5 |
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| Fairs & Festivals 578824 | Festival of Arts and Pageant of the MastersSince 1932 Laguna Beach has hosted an annual celebration of 140 of California's finest artists and their original works. The most famous event of the festival is the nightly Pageant of the Masters at 8:30pm, at which actors, designers, and a full orchestra recreate great works of art as "living pictures." The festival also includes children's activities, an exhibit of children's artwork, live entertainment, and art workshops daily. Note that August 29 is the festival gala, so normal programming is interrupted that day. 800.487.3378 http://www.foapom.com Ongoing Daily 7/8/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Festival 10am-11:30pm; Pageant 8:30pm Cost: Adults $7; Students $4; Children (under 12) & Laguna residents free; Pageant tickets $20-$150 |
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| Films 496050 | Up (PG)Crotchety balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen fulfills his lifelong dreams of adventure by tying thousands of balloons to his house and flying away to South America - accompanied by an inadvertent stow-away boy scout. The 3-D film is preceded by an all-new stage show, Lighten Up, starring singing, dancing Disney characters. Tickets can be purchased online. 323.467.7674 http://www.elcapitantickets.com Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 7/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: 10am, 12:45pm, 4pm, 7pm, 9:40pm; 12:15am (Fri, Sat only) Cost: Adult $16; Child (ages 3-11) $14; VIP $26 |
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| Films 405542 | Sister WendyThe museum presents a 20-minute video by Sister Wendy Beckett, author of more than fifteen books and the host of several BBC television programs about art. Sister Wendy brings the museum's collection alive with her knowledge, unique style of story telling, and endearing wit. 626.449.6840 http://www.nortonsimon.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 1:15pm, 3:15pm, & 5:15pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Films 508150 | Flushed Away (PG)The Promenade offers free family movies Tuesdays and Thursdays all summer long at Mann Theaters. After the film, participating mall restaurants offer a "kids eat free" special. Ask at the cinema for specific restaurants, or call for more Summer Film Festival details. 805.497.9861 http://www.shoppromenade.com Ongoing Each Tue, Thu 7/14/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 515290 | Spider-Man (PG-13)Blankets are welcome for a free, outdoor movie screening in the park. Seating is first come, first served either on the grass or in the bleachers (no chairs allowed). Picnic dinners are available from most Grove restaurants. 323.900.8080 http://www.thegrovela.com 7/16/09 Ages: 13-19 Time: Gates 7pm; Movie 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 515901 | Rare '70s Michael Jackson ScreeningsThe center remembers Michael Jackson with free screenings of the short-lived CBS variety series The Jacksons, which starred Michael, his brothers, and then ten-year-old Janet. The show also features Tim Conway, Georgia Engel, and series regular David Letterman. Other shorts include the Jackson Five on The Flip Wilson Show and on two episodes of The Tonight Show. 310.786.1000 http://www.paleycenter.org Ongoing Daily 7/15/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 11067 | Forever HollywoodCelebrate the glamour and the history of movie-making. Hollywood wasn't always the entertainment capital of the world, though. Sharon Stone narrates this 55-minute documentary that tells the story of Old Hollywood through interviews with stars and clips of classic films. 323.461.2020 http://www.egyptiantheatre.com Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/19/01 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: 2pm, 3:30pm Cost: Adults $7; children (under 12) $5 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 503395 | Farmers' Market Birthday BashThe Farmers' Market celebrates its 75th birthday with a party that features the USC Marching Band, an intricate card stunt with volunteers flipping huge, stadium sized cards, a huge birthday cake in the shape of the Market?s famous Clock Tower, free cupcakes for all, live music, and prizes for everyone who visits the Farmers Market tent with proof of being 75 years old. 323.933.9211 7/16/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 502521 | Nursery TalesThe library offers stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers. 818.548.2051 Ongoing Each Thu 6/11/09 - 8/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-5 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 502522 | Leeme un CuentoThe library offers stories in Spanish for ages four and older. 818.548.2051 Ongoing Each Thu 6/11/09 - 8/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-9 Time: 5pm Cost: Free |
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