Los Angeles Events July 2, 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 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 506928 | Summer Twilight Thursdays: Tim GriffinChildren's entertainer Tim Griffin performs his songs about science, history, math, and childhood goofiness at the Under The Oaks Theater. The Gardens are open until 8pm. 818.949.4200 http://www.DescansoGardens.org 7/2/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5:30pm-7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 499470 | Thursday Jazz: Sam Graham TrioThe Sam Graham Trio plays a free concert on the Market's West Patio. 323.933.9211 http://www.farmersmarketla.com 7/2/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 507063 | Delgado BrothersThe 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 7/2/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 491853 | Twilight Dance Series Opening NightPlaying for Change and Bushman open the summer concert season. Families can revel in sea breezes, gaze at the moonlight on the Pacific Ocean, and listen to the sounds of the annual Pier Twilight Dance Series. The summer kicks off with one great band after another. 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 7/2/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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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 442914 | PictureThis! The Magic of Children's BooksFamilies are invited to see how books are created and enjoy original illustrations by Ventura County's top children's book authors and illustrators. 805.653.0323 http://www.venturamuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 4/4/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: 11am-6pm Cost: Free |
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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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| Films 514375 | Dr. Strangelove (PG)American Cinematheque screens the Peter Sellers anti-bomb film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb . 323.634.4878 http://www.fandango.com 7/2/09 Ages: 9-19 Time: 7:30pm Cost: Adults $10; Students, Seniors, & KCRW $8 |
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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 508145 | Nanny McPhee (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 6/30/09 - 7/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 515288 | Transformers (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 7/2/09 Ages: 13-19 Time: Gates 7pm; Movie 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 515889 | 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 shows feature 30 minutes of music and comedy sketches with guest stars who are also fondly remembered - Sonny Bono, Carroll O'Connor, and Ed McMahon. 310.786.1000 http://www.paleycenter.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/12/09; 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 507978 | July 4th Fireworks SpectacularThree cheers for the red, white, and blue. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra celebrates with a dazzling display of fireworks! This year's event features John Fogarty. It's a sellout year after year, so buy your tickets early at the Bowl box office or Ticketmaster. 323.850.2000 http://www.hollywoodbowl.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 7:30pm Cost: $8-$145 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514522 | Paley Center 4th of July ScreeningsThe Paley Center for Media celebrates Independence Day with screenings of Liberty! The American Revolution, a six-part Peabody Award-winning PBS miniseries documenting the 25-year period of the Revolutionary War. Quintessential American shows such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Adventures of Superman, Happy Days, and The Mickey Mouse Club are also featured. 310.786.1000 http://www.paleycenter.org Ongoing Daily except Sat 7/1/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 9-19 Time: 1pm 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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| Library Programs 377030 | Preschool StorytimeLittle ones are invited for stories with the librarian. 818.889.2239 Ongoing Each Thu; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-5 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 515265 | La Hora del CuentoFairview branch library offers Spanish stories for all ages. 310.450.0443 http://www.smpl.org Ongoing Each Thu 7/2/09 - 8/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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