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Concerts
430708

Concerts in the Park: The Surfing Safaris


Farnsworth Park and the Sheriff's Support Group of Altadena play host once again to the popular summer concert series, now in its 13th year. This week: The Surfing Safaris, performing beach and surfing music. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring along a picnic dinner. A complete schedule of the series is available online.
626.296.2105

7/18/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: Free

Farnsworth Park

568 E. Mount Curve Avenue
Altadena, CA91001


Concerts
506947

Pasadena POPS: I Love Paris


POPS Music Director Rachael Worby offers Carnival of Animals by Saint Saens, Symphonie Fantastique from Berlioz, and Gershwin's An American in Paris on the main lawn. Picnics are welcome; dinners can be ordered by 2pm on the Wednesday before the concert.
626.793.7172
http://www.theorchestras.org
Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $20-$90

Descanso Gardens

1418 Descanso Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA91011


Concerts
519278

Wildlife on Wheels


Families are invited to sing, dance, hear stortelling, or meet live animals in the Skirball's summer program of family entertainment every weekend in July and August, in the outdoor amphitheater. No reservations are required.
310.440.4500
http://www.skirball.org
7/18/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 12n & 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Skirball Cultural Center

2701 North Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA90049


Concerts
506806

Marina Summer Pops Concert


Christine Andreas sings the music of Broaday. Picnics are welcome; families should bring blankets or chairs.
310.305.9545
http://www.visitmarina.com
7/18/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Burton W. Chace Park

13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA90292


Concerts
506762

Summer Music at the Pier


Open Wide plays a concert on the Redondo Beach Pier for all ages; beach chairs are recommended.
310.318.0631
http://redondopier.com
7/18/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Free

Redondo Beach Pier

Torrance Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA90277


Exhibits
445010

Pavilion of Wings


Families 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

Natural History Museum

900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA90007


Exhibits
499293

Identify: An Exhibition of You


Visitors 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

California Science Center

700 Exposition Park DriveExposition Park
Los Angeles, CA90037


Exhibits
427373

Lights, Camera, Action: Comic Book Heroes of Film


Lights, 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

Skirball Cultural Center

2701 North Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA90049


Exhibits
421669

The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books


The 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

Skirball Cultural Center

2701 North Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA90049


Exhibits
420147

The Samurai Re-Imagined: From Ukiyo-e to Anime


The 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

Pacific Asia Museum

46 North Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA91101


Exhibits
414146

56th Presidential Inauguration


Master 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

Legoland California

One Legoland Drive
Carlsbad, CA92008


Exhibits
503392

Anime! High Art - Pop Culture


The 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

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA90211


Exhibits
351367

Robots and Us


Robots 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

Discovery Science Center

2500 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA92705


Exhibits
510350

Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home


Smokey 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

Discovery Science Center

2500 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA92705


Fairs & Festivals
353270

Orange County Fair


The 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

Orange County Fair & Exposition Center

88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA92626


Fairs & Festivals
578824

Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters


Since 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

Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters

650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA92651


Films
509103

Chicken Little (G)


The Dunes offers its Movies on the Beach series Fridays and Saturdays at sundown all summer long. Guests should bring their own beach chairs or blankets.
800.765.7661
http://www.new... om/movies.html
7/18/09

Ages: 8-19
Time: Sunset
Cost: Free

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

1131 Back Bay Drive
Newport Beach, CA92660


Films
507589

Summer Movies in the Park


Families are invited to spread a blanket, bring a picnic, and enjoy a free screening of Stuart Little (PG).

7/18/09

Ages: 7-19
Time: Dusk
Cost: Free

Malibu Bluffs Park

24250 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA90265


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

El Capitan Theatre

6838 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA90028


Films
405542

Sister Wendy


The 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

Norton Simon Museum

411 West Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA91105


Films
518995

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G)


The enchanting, original musicalWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (G) starring Gene Wilder as the eccentric fellow who teaches children lessons through their sweet teeth, plays for free in the courtyard.
http://www.oldpasadena.org
7/18/09

Ages: 5-19
Time: 8:30pm
Cost: Free

One Colorado

16 Miller Alley
Pasadena, CA91103


Films
518986

Sixteen Candles (PG)


Molly Ringwald stars in a teen comedy that follows a young girl's disastrous sixteenth birthday as she suffers from every embarrassment imaginable. Note that this film was originally rated R and was re-rated down to PG on appeal. The film screens on the rooftop of Schoolhouse Parking Garage at 33 E. Green Street .
http://www.oldpasadena.org
7/18/09

Ages: 13-19
Time: 9pm
Cost: Free

Old Town Pasadena

Fair Oaks and Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA91103


Films
509540

Movies in the Park: Kung Fu Panda (PG)


The Valley Cultural Center presents its weekly summertime series of free movies in the park. Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended. Parking is available on Califa, between Topanga and Owensmouth, for $8 per vehicle. Pre-show entertainment begins at 7pm, with all movies beginning at dusk.
877.704.3456
http://www.valleycultural.org
7/18/09

Ages: 6-18
Time: Entertainment 7pm; Film at dusk
Cost: Free; Parking $8

Warner Park

Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Califa
Woodland Hills, CA91364


Films
515901

Rare '70s Michael Jackson Screenings


The 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

Paley Center for Media

465 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA90210


Films
11067

Forever Hollywood


Celebrate 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

American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre

6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA90028


Holiday Seasonal
520711

Free Breakfast at IKEA


IKEA invites everyone to enjoy a free breakfast in its restaurant. The meal consists of a small breakfast plate and a cup of coffee and has a value of $1.98. This offer is also available at the Carson and Tustin stores; check individual locations for opening times. Note that the restaurant may open earlier than the rest of the store.
818.842.4532
http://www.ikea.com
Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Cost: Free

IKEA

600 North San Fernando Boulevard
Burbank, CA91502


Holiday Seasonal
519805

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown


All the Peanuts characters display their classic foibles: Charlie Brown's unrequited love for "the little red-headed girl," Lucy's deep passion for the nonresponsive Schroeder, Snoopy's WWI Flying Ace, and the inevitable loss of a championship baseball game. The show is on the Studio Stage.
310.434.4319
http://www.smc.edu
Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/10/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-19
Time: Fri 7pm; Sat 1p, & 7pm; Sun 1pm
Cost: Adults $20; Students $15

Santa Monica College

1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA90405


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