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Concerts
420527

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues


Sunday Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues is 45 minutes of roof-raising music accompanied by a huge buffet. Shows are held each Sunday; advance reservations are recommended to guarantee seating.
323.848.5100
http://www.hob.com/la
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am & 1pm
Cost: Adults (13 and up) $40.50; Children (5-12) $19, (under 5) free

House of Blues - Sunset Strip

8430 W Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA90069


Concerts
420528

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues


Sunday Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues is 45 minutes of roof-raising music accompanied by a huge buffet. Shows are held each Sunday; advance reservations are recommended to guarantee seating.
714.778.BLUE
http://www.hob.com
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Sun 10am & 1pm
Cost: Adults (13 and up) $40.50; Children (5-12) $19, (under 5) free

House of Blues - Anaheim

1530 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA92802


Concerts
501209

A Tribute to Elvis


La Canada's annual Music in the Park series presents Steve Roth and his tribute to Elvis, while families picnic and kids enjoy the playground. A classic car show precedes the concert.
818.790.8880
exec@lacanadaflintridge.com
http://www.lac... flintridge.com
7/5/09

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

La Canada Memorial Park

Foothill Blvd. & La Cañada Blvd.
La Canada Flintridge, CA91011


Concerts
507035

Concerts in the Park


Zoot Suit Revue plays for the summer concert series in the park.
818.597.7361
http://ci.agoura-hills.ca.us
7/5/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm-10:30pm
Cost: Free (donations accepted)

Chumash Park

5550 Medea Valley Drive
Agoura Hills, CA91301


Concerts
347249

Karaoke Sundays


Kids can step up to the mike for karaoke with Chick P & G every Sunday.
310.478.4847

Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-9
Time: 12n
Cost: Free with paid admission; dinner charges are separate

Giggles 'n' Hugs

11701 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA90025


Concerts
509216

The Phantom Riders


Ventura Harbor Village presents its free Sunday Summer Concert Series on the Carousel Stage through September 6th. The Phantom Riders play a surf beat.
805.642.8538
http://www.ven... borvillage.com
7/5/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 1pm-4pm
Cost: Free

Ventura Harbor Village

1583 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA93001


Concerts
506001

Mati Waiya


Peter Alsop's Kids Koncerts presents Chumash dolphin-dancer, drummer, and story-teller Mati Waiya.
310.455.3723
http://www.wishtoyo.org
7/5/09

Ages: 1-10
Time: 11am
Cost: $8

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

1419 N.Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA90290


Concerts
506962

Concerts in the Park


Sound of the Supremes play a tribute to the Supremes as part of the park's summer concert series. Picnics are encouraged, but no dogs, barbecues, or wheeled vehicles are allowed in the concert area.
http://www.ci.... an-beach.ca.us
7/5/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 5pm-7pm
Cost: Free

Polliwog Park

1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA90266


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
442914

PictureThis! The Magic of Children's Books


Families 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

The Museum of Ventura County

89 S. California Street
Ventura, CA93001


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
512017

Summerfest All Breed Dog Show


Kids who love canines can feast their eyes on beautiful examples of every dog breed imaginable, as well as a few cute doggie tricks. Many of the pampered pooches appreciate visits with adoring fans.
805.643.6331
http://www.venturacountyfair.org
Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-5pm
Cost: Free

Ventura County Fairgrounds

10 W. Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA93001


Farms & Gardens
432341

Fairplex Garden Railroad


The Fairplex Garden Railroad is considered the oldest and possibly the largest miniature railroad of its kind in the country. Built in 1924, its 9,800 feet of track occupies an outdoor location at the fairgrounds and depicts a variety of scenes and train styles. The railroad is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month, January through July, and during certain special events. Free parking is available at Gate 1.
http://fgrr.org
7/5/09

Ages: 2-18
Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: Free

LA County Fair & Exposition Complex/Fairplex

1101 W. McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA91768


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
515987

B-Movies and Bad Science


A light-hearted exploration of the 'science' behind some of Hollywood's creature features includes a screening of ?The Beginning of the End (NR), in which gargantuan grasshoppers terrorize the streets. Entomology Curator Brian Brown talks about fact and fiction after the film.
213.763.3348
http://www.nhm.org
7/5/09

Ages: 6-18
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Natural History Museum

900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA90007


Films
514380

The Princess Bride (PG)


American Cinematheque presents the tongue-in-cheek fairy tale classic The Princess Bride, which promises to send everyone home chanting, "Hallo, my name is Inigo Montoya" and having fun storming the castle. The film is followed by the Steve Martin film Roxanne (PG) - a modern re-telling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story.
http://www.ame... nematheque.com
7/5/09

Ages: 7-18
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Adults $10; Children (under 12) $8

Aero Theatre

1328 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA90403


Films
515889

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 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

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
508900

Independence Day Celebration


The Nixon Library celebrates our nation's birth all weekend, with President George Washington (re-enacted) greeting guests all weekend, talking about his experiences as the first US president and displaying a collection of historic artifacts. A special July 4th Weekend Concert Series takes place in the White House East Room both days at 2pm.
http://www.nix... foundation.org
Ongoing Daily 7/4/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-19
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA92886


Holiday Seasonal
516926

Americana Family Festival


Families can continue to celebrate the holiday weekend, with Huge Blues and Brett Caplinger, vintage swing and jazz by Riff Raff, and folk music sing-a-longs and dances by The Bon Family and California All Star Cloggers.
714.567.3679
http://www.bowers.org
7/5/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 12n-3:30pm
Cost: Free

Bowers Museum

2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA92706


Holiday Seasonal
514522

Paley Center 4th of July Screenings


The 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

Paley Center for Media

465 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA90210


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