-Weekend-Whaddup- Labor Day Edition
Happy Birthday L.A!
where: Olvera Street, Los Angeles Street at Alameda Street, Los Angeles
when: Friday September 4, 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM
who: everyone
how much: Free
the Whaddup:
The City of Angels turns 230 years old on September 4, but if you ask me she doesn’t look more than 24. Maybe 25. Olvera is the place to share and celebrate in this milestone. Following a procession from Mission San Gabriel, mass, and other activities throughout the day, there will be a reception in the Cathedral Plaza with flags, banners, color guards, bag pipes, and more. Visitors are encouraged to wear Spanish, Native American, soldado uniforms or other appropriate attire.
For more info: website
Take A Moonlight Hike w/Tree People
when: Sep 4 at 7:30 p.m.
where: Coldwater Canyon Park, 12601 Mulholland Dr., Beverly Hills, Ca
how much: $5
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Come howl at the moon (in public this time) and explore Coldwater Canyon Park at night. Families welcome during this hour-long guided hike. You must pre-register to attend, contact moonlight@treepeople.org. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.
more info: website
E.T at the Hollywood Bowl
where: Hollywood Bowl
when: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM 9/4 -9/6
who: everyone
how much: starting at $15
the Whaddup,
Bring the family to this extraordinary, premiere event, as the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs John Williams’ entire Academy Award®-winning score from Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece about a boy and his alien friend, live-to-picture while this beloved film is shown in HD on the Bowl’s big screen. Don’t miss E.T. under the stars, as you’ve never seen or heard it before!
Rated PG.
For more info: website
LAST WEEKEND @ Skirball
where: Skirball Cultural Center
when: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM and again @ 2PM
who: everyone
how much: Included with Museum admission: $10 General | $7 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 | $5 Children 2–12 | FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2
Sunday, September 6
Buckle your seatbelts! This summer’s Family Amphitheater Performances at the Skirball takes family visitors on a ramblin’ musical “road trip. Heidi Swedberg and the Sukey Jump Band (September 5), Dave Aaronoff and the Protagonists (September 6).
For more info: website
Take Me To The LA County Fair
when: Sep 4 at Hours vary
where: Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, Ca
how much: $8-$20
who: All Ages
the Whaddup,
The L.A. County Fair is the largest of it’s kind, in the entire country. This isn’t the 4-H affair you know from your youth – it’s big, bigger and biggest with horseracing, Monster Trucks, big name concerts (everyone from ZZ Top to Train to The Beach Boys is playing) and more.
Kiddos big and little love the Barnyard Races, America’s Kids, Luminasia (it’s their last year at the circus), Esmerelda’s Traveling Circus, the World of Wonders, Mojo’s Wild and Crazy Lagoon, Beneath the Sea, the Sea Lion Show and so much more. Hungry? There are the traditional blue ribbon contests to drool over, but if you really want to chow down you can get fried goodies – from traditional funnel cakes to brownies, Oreos, Klondike ice cream bars, avocados, bacon, Kool-Aid and butter, which all get the deep fried treatment. And in an effort to also offer things that won’t send parents running there are plenty of yogurts, smoothies, fruits and salads too!
more info: website
Malibu Kiwanis Chili Cookoff
when: Friday – Monday
where: 23789 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu CA 90265
who: everyone
how much:
the Whaddup:
The 32nd Annual Malibu Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off, Carnival & Fair is open Friday through Monday on Labor Day weekend August 30 – September 2nd, 2013. The hours are as follows:
Friday through Monday, Labor Day Weekend, August 30 – September 2nd, 2013
**Chili Cook-Off is Saturday and Sunday from 11-6pm
Music all weekend. Check out The Deltaz
Above the beautiful beaches and glamorous neighborhoods of California, deep in the secluded mountains, you can hear the pulse of Mississippi Delta Blues, the harmony of American folk music, and the rumble of retro rock – this sound is The Deltaz. The Deltaz are two brothers – John and Ted Siegel. Since they were boys they idolized the great American musicians of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
more info: website
-Weekend-Whaddup- May 15, 16, 17
Tea Parties to bring the family together, the biggest Bicycle Race in the whole of these United States of America… plus a Circus, A Hard Day’s Night and and more-
Amgen Tour of California
The Amgen Tour of California is heading South and Friday will be at Magic Mountain for your Time Trial viewing pleasure. The race was supposed to be in Big Bear but since it’s snowing up there, they thought this made more sense. Probably less exciting but it’s a good opportunity for the time trial specialists to make up some time on the General Classification.
If you can’t make it on Friday, the climb up Mt. Baldy on Saturday or the ride into Pasadena on Sunday will both be great opportunities to see the spectacle up close.
Grab more info here: website
Daddy Daughter Tea Date
who: Daddies & Daughters
where: The Farmer’s Market LA, 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, US (upstairs)
when: May 16, 2015 – 10:30am – 3:30pm
how much: free!
Organize and mobilize dads from as many parts of the globe as possible with the focus being on building stronger relationships with our daughters through the age old past time of High Tea. Why Tea? Read HERE for the answer to that.
This is part of a national movement to encourage dads to spend more quality time with their daughters, communicating their significance and connect daughter and dad. Often, when a girl feels valued by her father, she doesn’t go seeking that value in her male peers. A strong, healthy relationship with dad is a good indicator of emotional health and many other markers in young girls and one of the best ways to connect with our daughters is to take time to just sit and listen to them. Listen and engage them.
So sign up and come on down. This is an event not to be missed!
more info: website
Circus Vargas “Arlequin”
when:
where: 777 N. (sounds lucky doesn’t it?) Front St., Burbank
who: the whole family
how much: 15-70 bucks, kids under t2 are free
the whaddup:
Get ready for the ultimate entertainment extravaganza for all ages, where the magic begins and the heart-pounding, death-defying action takes place. It’s awe-inspiring excitement, all under the Circus Vargas big top… where aerialists, acrobats, clowns and the ballyhoo of nostalgic Americana engulf you from the magical moment.
Be sure to come 30 minutes early for an interactive pre-show where your kids create their own magic center ring.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.circusvargas.com or call 877-GOTFUN-1.
more info: website
Friday Jazz at LACMA
who: all ya’all
when:: Friday Nights (thru October)
how much: gratis
where: 5900 Wilshire Blvd
the Whaddup:
Don’t forget blankets, sweaters, chairs and a picnic to while you lounge on the grass and listen to the jazz… Every Friday from April 18th through the end of October, you can hear a free jazz concert at LACMA in the grand entrance.
Bring the kids early to snag great seats and let them run around Hancock Park, rolling down the hill and exploring the tar pits before the concert starts. And remember that the museum is free to all Los Angeles County residents after 5 p.m. on Fridays (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays too!), so be sure to check out the latest exhibits.
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!
May 16 – David Tobocman
more info: website
Get Inspired On A Family Hike
when: May 16 at 10 a.m.
where: Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Step away from the chores of home and take a walk with the ones you love… and a ranger. This is an easy 1-mile loop trail to learn about the local history and plants. Get spectacular 360 degree views of the mountains and ocean!
more info: website
Free Fun & Healthy Family Play Day
when: May 16 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
where: Valley, Los Angeles Valley College, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen, Ca
cost: Free
ages: 1-13
the Whaddup:
There are over 40 booths full of exciting activities including story time, musical performances, physical activities, games, art activities, learning activities and prizes.
Every kiddo will go home with a free age appropriate book and families will receive a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables – while supplies last.
more info: website
Outdoor Screening: “A Hard Days Night”
when: May 16 at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
where: NoHo Plaza, 5225 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, Ca
how much: Free
who: All Ages
the Whaddup:
North Hollywood International Film Festival presents the first in its series of Free Outdoor Summer Movies with a screening of the Beatles film, A Hard Days Night. Kids love the goofiness and the music, parents (and Grandparents) love it for the nostalgia and the movie itself!
Free popcorn, free movie, free fun! Be there at sundown and bring a sweater just in case.
more info: website
-Weekend-Whaddup- Spring Forward Edition
It’s that time, to spring forward… we lose an hour of sleep and even though the clock shows we’re an hour later, it feels like we’ve been cheated. I don’t know why we still do this but I’d like it to stop! So if anyone has any pull…
Here’s a Friday something to do, before you get to the WeekendWhaddup…
HAPPY HOUR AT LOLLIPOP DREAM
Where: Lollipop Dream, 14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks
When:
Friday, March 6 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who: Ages 2-8
How: Happy hour is a walk-in event, no RSVP necessary.
Cost: $8
the Whaddup:
Kiddos enjoy dressing up in their large vanity closet, having their faces painted, making crafts, playing games, hearing stories, and more.
For more info: More Info
And now, what you’ve been waiting for… #weekendwhaddup!
PURIM CARNIVAL
Temple Beth Hillel
when: March 8 11:30am-3:30pm
where: 12326 Riverside Drive
who: the whole family
how much: Wristbands – $40.00* Unlimited RIDES *pre-sale price. $45.00 at the door.
the Whaddup:
Admission to the fairgrounds is free! Rides and food require the purchase of tickets from ticket booth. Food, rides, and activities are paid for with multiple tickets.
more info: Website
ZIMMERPALOOZA PARTY TIME
when: Mar 8 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
where: Mid-City, Zimmer Children’s Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $25
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
This is the Zimmer’s biggest family party of the year! With a special performance by Twinkle Time and Friends and a showcase of art created by participants of Zimmer’s signature classes, including Messy Masterpieces, Tinker Time & more, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this full day of family fun. Other activities include face painting, balloon animals, and more.
more info: visit website
THE LANTERN FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 7
Where: Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles
When: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
the Whaddup:
Bigger and better than ever, the family-friendly Lantern Festival returns to Downtown Los Angeles featuring L.A.’s largest array of interactive cultural arts, crafts, and educational activities – all for free!
Celebrating the Year of the Ram, the festival honors the Chinese tradition of hanging colorful lanterns as families wish for peace and prosperity in the New Year. The festival runs from noon to 7 p.m., so be sure to check the schedule online to see what acts you can’t miss!
more info: More Info
PURIM FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
When: 03/08/2015, Sunday: 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA 91364
the Whaddup:
This year, Shomrei Torah Synagogue debuts an all new Purim Family Fun Festival, designed just for young families! Enjoy games, bounce houses and inflatables, food, a climbing wall, live entertainment, arts and crafts and more! Buy advance tickets and save money – prices go up at the festival. Open to the community!
more info: Website
PALS OF PUP CAN WAG TO WOOFSTOCK
When: Mar 8 at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: La Cienega Park, 8400 Gregory Way, Los Angeles, Ca
How Much: Free
Who: All Ages
the Whaddup:
It’s a pretty universal truth that kids LOVE dogs. So let them play with tons of them at Woofstock!
The day includes Cat and Dog Adoptions, a Pet Parade, Pet goodies marketplace, pet entertainment and food trucks for humans.
Parking on site or at Beverly Hills High School with free pet friendly shuttles to the park. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome.
more info: visit website
YOUTH ADVENTURES WITH A RANGER
When: Mar 7 at 11 a.m. to noon
Where: Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas
How Much: Free
Who: 3-7
the Whaddup:
Join a Ranger to explore nature while learning all about the local animals and plants.
more info: visit website
GRUNION PARTY!
When: Mar 7 at 9 p.m.
where: Beach Cities, Cabrillo Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San cost: $1-$5
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
OH YEAH, IT’S ON!
Spend a night sitting on Southern California’s sandy shore waiting for the “grunion run.” Grunion are small sardine-size fish of the silversides family, which are among the few species of fish that actually come ashore to lay their eggs on sandy beaches. They are found from Southern California south to Baja California and arrive at night after the high tide around the new moon and full moon. Cabrillo Beach is one of the better places to observe the fish. Watch the silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish.
The Aquarium opens at 8 p.m. and an auditorium program begins at 9 p.m., followed by guided observation at the beach. Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended.
more info: visit website
REDONDO BEACH PIER FESTIVAL OF THE KITE
Sunday, March 8
Where: Redondo Pier 100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach 90277
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How Much: Free
the Whaddup:
Check out one of the longest-running Kite Festivals in Southern California! Brought to you by Sunshine Kite Company and Redondo Pier Association. The Redondo Pier Association is committed to providing FREE community events throughout the year including one of Southern California’s longest-running kite festivals, an outdoor summer concert series, chalk art festival, classic car show, taste of the Pier and holiday concert! If you like the beach life, this is something to keep your eye on!
For more info: Website
Free Kids Workshops “Build a Bookend” @ Home Depot
When: Saturday, March – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Your local Home Depot
Who: Ages 5-12
How: Register Online
Cost: Free
the Whaddup:
Home Depot offers a free monthly workshop for kids ages 5 – 12. The workshops teach basic DIY skills and tool safety. Kids go home with their craft and a free Kids Workshop apron, commemorative pin, and certificate of achievement.
For more info: More Info
THOMAS & FRIENDS EXPLORE THE RAILS
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Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Where: Discovery Cube Los Angeles 11800 Foothill Blvd. Sylmar,
When: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check website for daily hours
Who: Everyone
How: Buy tickets online or at the door
Cost: Included in museum admission. $10 / Children Under 2 FREE.
Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, April 26
the Whaddup:
Hop on board and discover the engineer within! Travel to the Island of Sodor where imaginations charge full steam ahead in Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails, a hands-on STEM exhibit based on the adventures of everyone’s favorite blue engine, Thomas, his engine friends and the Island of Sodor’s iconic locations: Knapford Station, Sodor Steamworks and much more. Help Thomas and his friends solve a variety of challenges, from simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles.
For more info: More Info
-Weekend-Whaddup- Feb 7-8.
Games Day @ The Studio City Library
Saturday, February 7
Where: 12511 Moorpark Street Studio City, CA 91604
When: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Who: Kids and their families!
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
the Whaddup:
I like to shop for locally grown vegetables and we like to highlight locally grown events… Bring the whole family for LEGOs, Duplos, blocks, puzzles, board games, coloring, and more!
For more info: More Info
(818) 755-7873
American Youth Symphony: Family Music Adventure
Sunday, February 8
Where: UCLA’s Royce Hall 340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095
When: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Reserve online
the Whaddup:
LEGACY FEB 8 | ROYCE HALL 2pm – Family Music Adventure RADU PAPONIU, conductor SIMONE PORTER, narrator BLAKE POULIOT, narrator ANGELA BAE, violin Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals; and Introduction et rondo capriccioso J. Strauss: Radetzky March RESERVE NOW! Children of all ages are invited to discover the joy of a live orchestra at this inspiring event. This enriching 45-minute concert and interactive lesson is the perfect way to share the legacy of classical music with your family! Arts & Crafts activities led by First 5 LA follow the performance. Sponsored by First 5 LA
Cost: Free
For more info: More Info
Do Some Traveling with the Harlem Globetrotters
when: Feb 7 at 1 p.m.
where: Exposition Park, Galen Center, 3400 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $23 & up
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Crazy b-ball time! Entertaining young and old alike for almost 90 years, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters bring their unique and timeless mix of basketball, comedy, athleticism and entertainment to the Galen Center. The Globetrotters’ captivating dribbling and dunking wizardry combines with hilarious antics and fan interaction, all presented by some of the world’s greatest athletes and entertainers.
While it’s a must-see for basketball fans of all ages, this show will delight the entire family, sports nuts or no! The Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to beat the Globetrotters in the “Washington Generals Revenge Tour.”
more info: visit website
Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy’s Big Adventure
when: Feb 7 at 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
where: Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge
cost: $15-$25
ages: 2-6
the Whaddup:
Your little dino fanatic will want to join Buddy and friends in this fun-filled trip back in time when dinosaurs roamed the earth… and rode in trains! Through interactivity, music and laughter Dinosaur Train Live will have kids up and dancing in the aisles.
more info: visit website
Get Trucking To the Monster Jam Trucks
when: Feb 7 at 7 p.m.
where: Angel Stadium, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, Ca
cost: $10-$60
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Kids love trucks. Big trucks. Monster trucks. So take them to see a massive collection of the world’s best monster trucks battling it out in the ultimate event of high-octane speed, racing and destruction! One of the most popular touring family entertainment sporting events in the world, the Monster Jam is a high-flying, car-crushing explosive event of demolition, speed and powerful stunts with the world’s best monster trucks and drivers whose skills provide an awesome spectacle dirt-flying, high-energy fun.
more info: visit website
Thomas & Friends!
Thursday, February 5 through Sunday, April 26
Where: Discovery Cube Los Angeles 11800 Foothill Blvd. Sylmar,
When: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check website for daily hours
Who: Everyone
How: Buy tickets online or at the door
Cost: Included in museum admission. $10 / Children Under 2 FREE.
Hop on board and discover the engineer within! Travel to the Island of Sodor where imaginations charge full steam ahead in Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails, a hands-on STEM exhibit based on the adventures of everyone’s favorite blue engine, Thomas, his engine friends and the Island of Sodor’s iconic locations: Knapford Station, Sodor Steamworks and much more. Help Thomas and his friends solve a variety of challenges, from simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles.
For more info: More Info
SUPERHERO SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS COMES ASHORE TO VISIT THE LOS ANGELES ZOO
Where: L.A. Zoo
When: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up
Cost: Included in museum admission
Friday, February 6
Superhero SpongeBob SquarePants comes ashore to make a personal appearance at the Los Angeles Zoo on Friday, February 6, 2015, the very same day that “The SpongeBob Movie – Sponge Out of Water,” from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, opens in theaters. The world’s favorite sea dwelling invertebrate greets visitors and poses for pictures between 11 am and 4 pm at the Zoo’s Eucalyptus Grove.
For more info: www.lazoo.org
FREE Frozen Yogurt at Menchies!
Friday, February 6
Happy Frozen Yogurt Day from Menchies, who wants you to celebrate with free frozen yogurt and toppings from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. That’s our kind of celebration – sweet and free!
Where: Check your local Menchies for participation
When: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: The whole family!
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: More Info
Dig It! Archaeology Adventures @ Skirball
Saturday, February 7 through Sunday, February 8
Where: Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049
When: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Drop in anytime during regular Museum weekend hours, weather permitting only. Last entry at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Included in Museum Admission
the Whaddup:
There’s so much to see and do at the Skirball’s simulated outdoor archaeological dig and field laboratory! Slip on an archaeologist’s vest, sift and sort through sand to find hidden ancient artifacts, weigh and examine your findings, analyze clues, and work with archaeology staff to piece together the puzzles found in a Near Eastern Iron Age town.
For more info: More Info
Williams-Sonoma Cooking for Kids!
Junior Chef: Kids Cooking Class “Asian Dumplings” @ Williams-Sonoma Sherman Oaks
Saturday, February 7
Where: Sherman Oaks Fashion Square 14006 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Suitable for ages 9-13
How: Call (818) 906-2787 to make a reservation
Cost: Free!
the Whaddup:
Learn how easy and fun it is to make Asian dumplings. We’ll have the fillings ready, and you’ll scoop them into wonton wrappers and seal. Then the instructor will cook your dumplings two different ways—steaming and panfrying—so you can discover which you like best!
For more info: More Info
-Weekend-Whaddup-
MONSTER AMA SUPERCROSS
AN FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday
January 31, 2015
Main Event – 6:30PM
Doors Open/Practice/Qualifying – 12:00PM
Ticket Prices
Tickets available as low as $20!
Market pricing applies to all tickets. Rates can fluctuate based on factors that affect supply and demand. Lock in your price and location today!
All tickets $5 more day of show
Facility, Convenience, Service and Handling fees may apply
Tickets are available at the Angel Stadium Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.
Amazing Automobiles: The Ultimate Car Exhibit
when: every Wednesday at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
where: Ronald Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA
cost: $6-$16
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Celebs, heads of state, and heavyweights from the days of yore have always had a love of great cars. Over 21 spectacular cars will be displayed at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in this automotive exhibit, it’s a must for motor fans. There’s a whole lot more to see at the Presidential library, no matter your politics.
See cars like:
- The Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton
- The 1946 custom Ford used by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John in
- “Grease”
- The 1966 Ford Thunderbird driven by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon in
- “Thelma and Louise”
- The 1956 XKSS owned by Steve McQueen
- The 1971 DeTomaso Pantera owned by Elvis Presley (which still has the three bullet holes from when he shot the car)
- Pope John Paul II’s 1998 Cadillac Papal Parade Phaeton
- The 1942 Lincoln Limousine (ordered the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor and used by Presidents Roosevelt and Truman)
- The 1938 Packard Super 8 Parade Phaeton used by Juan and Evita Peron, President and First Lady of Argentina
Museums Free-For-All
when: Jan 31
where: Various Musuems, Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
It’s the ‘Museums Free-For-All’ weekend, the tenth annual to be exact. Some head out to your favorite and celebrate the anniversary. A whole bunch of the coolest museums in the world open up free of charge. That’s right, free for you and me! Well, for you, because I’m out of town this weekend.
Here’s a list of just some of the participating museums:
- The Annenberg Space for Photography
- California African American Museum
- California Science Center
- Armory Center for Arts
- Fowler Museum at UCLA
- The Hammer Museum
- The Getty Center
- The Getty Villa
- LACMA
- The Museum of Contemporary Art
- Los Angeles
- Museum of Latin American Art
- Page Museum
- Paley Center
- Pasadena Museum of California Art
- Santa Monica Museum of Art
- Skirball Cultural Center
- And more!
Be sure to check listings for which days a museum is participating, and if timed ticket reservations are required.
more info:
Ohh-La-La, Make A Parisian City Scene
when: Feb 1 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
where: Pasadena Area, Norton Simon Museum, 411 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
cost: $12/adult, Kids Free
ages: 4-8
the Whaddup:
Paris has always been a place for painters to focus their brushes on. Nineteenth-century painters like Manet and Renoir were no different. They paint scenes of Parisian daily life. Read about Paris, the city that inspired so many Impressionists, and then make an Impressionist-inspired city scene of your own at this Norton Simon afternoon of stories and art for young artists.
more info: visit website
Look Out! It’s “Junie B. Jones”
when: Jan 31 at 11 a.m.
where: Westside, Morgan Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, Ca
cost: $15-$20
ages: 4 & up
the Whaddup:
Dear first-grade journal, Hooray, hooray! This show is musical (that is a play all jumbled together with singing and dancing, I believe). And what do you know! It’s all about me, Junie B. Jones! (The B stands for Beatrice, only I do not like Beatrice. I just like B and that’s all.) This is the bestest musical ever, I tell you! It’s got loads of funny songs, and it’s based on a bunch of books this lady, Barbara Park, wrote about me and the things I do in first grade! Like when I meet new friends (like Herb and José, but not that tattle-tale May), and I get to help my friend, the cafeteria lady! Love, Junie B. Jones
Junie has been a perennial favorite around our house. Try and get out and check back with me, tell me how it was!
more info: visit website
Let’s Move Outside
when: Jan 31 at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
where: Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Highway, Agoura Hills, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Kids can kick off 2015 by getting physically active in the great outdoors! Join a ranger for physical activities and games. If it rains, don’t bother heading out there.
more info: visit website
Performance in West Hollywood
Date(s): 02/22/2015
Day(s): Sunday
Time(s): 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Address: Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90046
Cost: $8.99 in advance, $10 at the door, ages 2 and under free
the Whaddup:
“Marzo’s,” the variety show for kids, is back with its talented rotating lineup of professional comedians, magicians, puppeteers, musicians, and more, plus games, prizes, and plenty of interactive fun, on Sunday, February 22nd. It’s the live-entertainment spectacle the whole family will enjoy! Doors open at 2:45 p.m. for a 3:00 p.m. show, which runs until approximately 4:15.
Metered street parking on Melrose with 2-hr limit, free 2-hr street parking on Vista, Gardner, and neighborhood streets, and valet available for $6 at Antonio’s Restaurant right next door.
Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails @ Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Saturday, January 24 through Sunday, April 26
Where: Discovery Cube Los Angeles 11800 Foothill Blvd. Sylmar,
When: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check website for daily hours
Who: Everyone
How: Buy tickets online or at the door
Cost: Included in museum admission. $10 / Children Under 2 FREE.
Hop on board and discover the engineer within! Travel to the Island of Sodor where imaginations charge full steam ahead in Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails, a hands-on STEM exhibit based on the adventures of everyone’s favorite blue engine, Thomas, his engine friends and the Island of Sodor’s iconic locations: Knapford Station, Sodor Steamworks and much more. Help Thomas and his friends solve a variety of challenges, from simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles.
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Dig It! Archaeology Adventures @ Skirball
Saturday, January 31 through Saturday, February 1
There’s so much to see and do at the Skirball’s simulated outdoor archaeological dig and field laboratory! Slip on an archaeologist’s vest, sift and sort through sand to find hidden ancient artifacts, weigh and examine your findings, analyze clues, and work with archaeology staff to piece together the puzzles found in a Near Eastern Iron Age town.
Where: Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049
When: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Drop in anytime during regular Museum weekend hours, weather permitting only. Last entry at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Included in Museum Admission
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Junior Chef: Kids Cooking Class
“No Bake Valentine’s Treats” @ Williams-Sonoma Sherman Oaks
Saturday, January 31
Where: Sherman Oaks Fashion Square 14006 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Suitable for ages 5-13
How: Call (818) 906-2787 to make a reservation
Cost: Free!
Hey, kids! We can show you how fun and easy cooking can be: Learn to make delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and snacks, with plenty of tasting along the way. This week: Valentine’s Day treats are the tasty topic of the next class designed by Jennifer Tyler Lee, creator of the award-winning food game Crunch a Color and author of The 52 New Foods Challenge cookbook. Together we’ll make three easy, no-bake treats that are perfect Valentine’s Day!
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Free Car Seat (there’s a simple catch)
!!! Free Car Seat Safety Education Class !!!
The LA Police Deptartment and Councilmember Paul Krekorian are sponsoring this vitally important FREE class open to everyone.
Wednesday, April 16th, 4 – 6pm
Fire Station #89
7063 Laurel Canyon, North Hollywood
Certified LAPD officers will teach you how to choose and install the proper car seat for your children.
The first 50 participants who complete the class will receive a free car seat! For more info, call 818-755-7676.
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