-Weekend-Whaddup March 28-29
Friday Fun at Madrona Marsh
when: every Friday at 10 a.m. to noon
where: Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, Ca
cost: Free, $5 donation requested
ages: 3-6
the Whaddup:
This Friday of fun at Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center includes story time, science, a craft project and a short tour on the Preserve emphasizing the chosen topic for the week. Each topic chosen will be one that will teach the children about Nature and will emphasize respect for all living things giving them the skills they need to be good stewards of our planet.
For more information please call the Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Reservations are required for this free program.
more info: website
Two Milk Minimum
when: every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
where: Flappers, 102 East Magnolia Blvd., Burbank
cost: $10 (and 2 items)
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Grab the kids and come on down for a funny, family friendly comedy show. There’s a full grown up menu and also a super cool kids menu (feed ‘em for $5!). The resident host and emcee, Michael Rayner, has performed his comedy juggling show all over the world. His television appearances include: The Late Show with David Letterman, 30 Seconds to Fame, The Extreme Gong Show and The Gong Show with Dave Attell, Attack of the Show, numerous Nickelodeon shows and Sesame Street. His Bananas one-hour comedy special is currently airing in syndication nationwide.
more info: website
See Stars, From the Sidewalk
when: monthly
where: Chandler Blvd. Bike Path, Lima St., Burbank, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Sidewalk astronomers bring their telescopes to the public – on street corners, public parks, in front of bookstores -wherever there are crowds of people. In Burbank it’s right out here on the sidewalk, where anyone can come stargaze and daydream together.
more info: website
Bunny Bungalow at the Grove
when: Mar 19, 2015 – Apr 4 at 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
where: Mid-City, The Grove, 189 Grove Dr., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Cost varies
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Hop over and take photos with the Easter Bunny in the park. Don’t forget, the Bunny has to take carrot breaks from 1 p.m.-1:20 p.m., 3 p.m.-4 p.m., and 6 p.m.-6:20 p.m., so if you’re bringing young or squirmy kids you may want to plan accordingly! Photo packages vary in price.
more info: website
Kid’s Dig Giant Art
when: Weekdays through May 8
where: Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
The Pacific Design Center turns 40 and is having a series of big and fun shows to celebrate. Bring your kids for a walk through of the galleries to see shows of a scope that will expand their imaginations. Krysten Cunningham: Procession of a Rectangle features jute string and nails in art that will remind your kids of giant toys. There’s also a giant Daisymobile and other exhibits to tickle their fancy, too.
more info: website
Annenberg Pool Bonus Day
when: Mar 28 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Westside, Annenberg Beach House, 415 P.C.H., Santa Monica, Ca
cost: $4-$10
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
It’s gonna be hot this weekend, so it’s time to head to the pool… With spectacular views, splash pad, children’s play area, gallery, historic pool, and Marion Davies Guest House there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Beach House, and when the weather is this fine, the Pool opens up!
more info: website
Santa Anita Racetrack Family Fun
when: Mar 28 at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Santa Anita Racetrack, 285 West Huntington Dr., Arcadia, Ca
cost: $30/family of 4
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
On the weekend Santa Anita race track has a Family Fun Zone with a field full of activities for your little jockeys to enjoy, from inflatable jumpers, face painting and carnival games to pony rides, a chance to meet Seabiscuit and the Santa Anita Playground. Plus, you enjoy an exciting day of racing as the horses run circles around you. Family 4 packs give you admission, parking, hot dogs, chips and sodas for the whole family, plus 2 pony rides, 2 face paintings, 2 racing programs and 8 carnival games.
more info: website
Bob Baker’s “Something To Crow About”
when: Mar 26 at 10:30 a.m.
where: Bob Baker Marionette Theatre, 1345 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $15
ages: 2 & up
the Whaddup:
Bob Baker is an L.A. tradition! Join Mama and Papa Goat and 100 more of the world famous Bob Baker Marionettes for a musical “Day on the Farm” you will never forget. Everything from dancing scarecrows to tap dancing bullfrogs warbling “Shine On Harvest Moon”, Something To Crow About puts a smile on the faces of children of all ages.
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has been declared an historic cultural monument by the city of Los Angeles, and performs in the nation’s oldest ongoing puppet theater. So you have a culturally significant reason to go, as well as just having a blast.
Weekends at 2:30 p.m. and weekdays at 10:30 a.m. through April 4.
more info: website
Sesame Street Live at the Zoo
when: Mar 28 – Mar 29 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
where: Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $14-$19
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Elmo is coming to the L.A. Zoo for Sesame Street Live Weekend! Don’t miss this chance to take photos of your child with this beloved character.Plus, enjoy fun activities throughout the Zoo.
Admission to Sesame Street Live Weekend at the Zoo is free with paid admission.
TM/© 2011Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. Photographs courtesy of VEE Corporation.
more info: website
Camp Tar Pits, An Overnight at the Museum
when: Mar 27 at 6:30 p.m. to 9 a.m.
where: Miracle Mile, Page Museum, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $65 ($58/members)
ages: 5 & up
the Whaddup:
It’s called “Camp Tar Pit” at the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, and kids can spend the night at the tar pits and find out how scientists discover tiny microfossils among the tar, take a special flashlight tour of the tar pits, and explore the bones at this thrilling overnight adventures!
This sleepover is for boys and girls who are at least 5 years old. Adult chaperones are required.
Here’s the details:
Three-to-four rotations of fun and educational activities at night led by Museum educators
Light snack in the evening and light breakfast in the morning
Museum patches for all children participants
Admission to the Museum all day after the 9 a.m. checkout
An exciting and fun opportunity to spend the night in a Museum surrounded by fossils!
more info: website
Wake Up With The Waves: Concerts at the Pier
when: every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
where: Westside, Santa Monica Pier , Central Plaza, Santa Monica, Ca
cost: Free
ages: 1-8
the Whaddup:
Wake up and hit the beach! Every Saturday morning there’s a new concert at the Santa Monica Pier with the kids series “Wake Up With the Waves.”
It’s a rotating cast of musicians and entertainers who get kids engaged with singing, dancing, playing and more, and there couldn’t be a more perfect way to start the day. Then stick around for family fun at the Pier afterwards. Saturday = planned!
Here’s the schedule for this spring:
Mar 28 – Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
Apr 4 – Rhythm Child
Apr 11 – Birdie’s Playhouse
Apr 18 – Gwendolyn and the Goodtime Gang
Apr 25 – Tom Freund and Hug Trees
May 2 – Heidi Swedberg
May 9 – Randy Kaplan (This concert will be all the way at the Pier’s West End.)
May 16 – David Tobocman
more info: website
Griffith Park Star Party
when: Mar 28 at 2 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
where: Griffith Observatory, 2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Los Angeles is the place for star gazing, but this time we it’s not the celebrities! Actual celestial bodies are ready for their close-up at this cool opportunity for the whole family to look at the sun, moon, stars and more, to try out tons of telescopes, and to talk to astronomers.
more info: website
Play the Day Away at the Getty Family Festival
when: Mar 28 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
where: The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Get your game face on, as the Getty Center is turned into a gigantic playground for this daylong festival celebrating the simple act of play. From hula hoops to dance workshops, and from chess masters to checkers, there’s something for everyone in this fun-filled day. Storytelling and music mix with circus acts, board games, hopscotch, pick-up sticks, and the first Getty ping-pong party.
Entry to the museum is always free, parking is $15.
more info: website
Raise Your Voice in a Tribute to Pete Seeger
when: Mar 28 at 1 p.m.
where: Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. , Topanga, Ca
cost: $10-$25
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Raise your voice and sing along (or just introduce the kids to his music – “If I Had A Hammer,” “Turn, Turn, Turn” and his version of “We Shall Overcome” – and listen together) at this tribute to the man and his music at the beautiful Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum.
This is an encore performance of last year’s tribute to late singer/songwriter and activist Pete Seeger. Kids 5 and under are free.
more info: website
Last Weekends of the Month at the Skirball
when: Mar 28 – Mar 29 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
where: West LA, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $5-$10
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Enjoy forty-five-minute musical performances in the family amphitheater by two bands sure to delight kids of all ages. On Saturday, Aaron Nigel Smith and his band play danceable reggae tunes about community and togetherness. On Sunday, L.A.’s own Jambo shares a unique brand of American roots music, taking families on a journey from New Orleans jazz to Mississippi blues to Chicago-style ragtime. Performances begins at 2 p.m.
more info: website
Grand Park’s Downtown Bookfest
When: Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Grand Park’s Performance Lawn 200 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
the Whaddup:
Back for the third year in a row, Grand Park’s Downtown Bookfest is Los Angeles’ only book festival focused exclusively on the local creative community. Celebrating the love of reading, writing and Los Angeles, the event offers book lovers of all ages access to the largest coalition of Los Angeles-based presses and publishers in an outdoor bookstore setting.
This year’s Bookfest features top ideas from ARTIZEN LAB, where ideas are shared and brought to life.
Activities include readings that showcase authors of multiple backgrounds and in multiple languages, a family pavilion with bookmaking activities, storytellers, and a book swap all for kids and a pop-up bookstore featuring the work of more than 30 Los Angeles-based presses, publishers, self-publishers.
Highlights of the day include a bilingual sing-a-long with Ana & Luis, a celebration of Matilda, the Musical, reading by Renaissance Faire storytellers and family poetry projects and crafts.
more info: website
For the not so little ones and you.
MEAN GIRLS @ ELECTRIC DUSK DRIVE-IN
Maybe this is how you show them what not to do?
Film in Downtown LA
Date(s): 03/28/2015
Day(s): Saturday
Time(s): 6:30pm-9:30pm
Address: 1000 San Julian St. Lost Angeles, CA 90015
Phone:
Cost: $7.50-55
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the Whaddup:
Raised in the African bush country by her zoologist parents, Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) thinks she knows about “survival of the fittest.” But the law of the jungle takes on a whole new meaning when the home-schooled 15-year-old enters public high school.
Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Tina Fey, Rachel McAdams, Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, and Lacy Chabert
Runtime: 97 minutes
Gates: 6:30pm
Start Time: 8pm
more info: website