Los Angeles Events July 30, 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 512099 | Music With MelissaMelissa Green entertains the youngest set, sharing stories and music from her popular children's CDs. 818.845.8689 melissa@greencirclemusic.com http://www.greencirclemusic.com 7/30/09 Ages: 2-8 Time: 11am-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 506941 | Summer Twilight Thursdays: Louie Cruz BeltranThe Louie Cruz Beltran Ensemble blends high energy salsa with jazz, R&B, and pop at the Under The Oaks Theater. The Gardens are open until 8pm. 818.949.4200 http://www.DescansoGardens.org 7/30/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5:30pm-7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 519681 | Come Out & Dance: Captain Cardiac & the CoronariesBurbank'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 7/30/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 499477 | Thursday Jazz: Otis HayesOtis Hayes plays a free concert on the Market's West Patio. 323.933.9211 http://www.farmersmarketla.com 7/30/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 519273 | Gadji-GadjoGadji-Gadjo of Montreal makes an LA debut, paying joyful homage to the Roma and klezmer traditions of Eastern Europe. 310.440.4500 http://www.skirball.org 7/30/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Free; Parking $5 |
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| Concerts 506769 | Summer Music at the PierShari Puorto and the Rhythm Addicts play a concert on the Redondo Beach Pier for all ages; beach chairs are recommended. 310.318.0631 http://redondopier.com 7/30/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 507067 | LeRoy BellThe 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 7/30/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 506644 | Orchestra BaobabFamilies 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 7/30/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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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 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 508156 | Alvin & The Chipmunks (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 7/28/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 515293 | Twilight (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 7/30/09 Ages: 13-19 Time: Gates 7pm; Movie 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 522469 | Goonies (PG)Families can enjoy Goonies (PG) on CityWalk's giant outdoor screen. 818.622.4455 http://www.CityWalkHollywood.com 7/30/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: 7:30pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 515882 | 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 7/29/09 - 8/9/09; 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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| 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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