-Weekend-Whaddup-February 20/21

Saturday Morning Storytime @ Barne’s & Noble Bookstar-Studio City
where: Barnes & Noble Bookstar , 12136 Ventura Blvd. , Studio City
when: Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
who: you and little ones
how much: free
the Whaddup:
Saturday, February 20
Come join us as Lindy delights the young ones at Saturday Morning Storytime. Every Saturday, rain or shine, at 10:30 am.
More info: website
Junior Chef: Kids Cooking Class “American Girl-Madelines” @ Williams-Sonoma Sherman Oaks
where: Sherman Oaks Fashion Square 14006 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
when: February 20 @ 10:00 AM
who: Suitable for ages 8-13
how much: $40 per child
the Whaddup:
Join them at WS for an exciting class with American GirlTM! They’ll make madeleines, the classic French sponge cakes that are shaped like scallop shells. They’re delicious served warm from the oven, dusted with powdered sugar. Suitable for ages 8–13. Price: $40 (includes a madeleine pan)
For more info: website
More Info (818) 906-2787
Be a Wildlife Biologist!
when: Feb 20 at 10 a.m.
where: Rocky Oaks Park, 107 Kanan Dume Rd, Malibu, Ca
how much: Free
who: 5-12
the Whaddup:
Kids can learn about the National Parks Service’s ongoing research of resident amphibians including snakes, lizards, salamanders and tree frogs with a hands on simulation of pitfalls trap surveying.
more info: website
Free Archery Classes @ Woodley Park Archers
where: Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91436
when: Saturday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
who: Ages 9 and up
how much: free
the Whaddup:
Free beginner classes Every Saturday 9:00 AM* to 11:00 AM, except during rain.Every Wednesday 6:00 PM* to 8:00 PM, except during rain. Woodley Park Archers provide all necessary equipment and instruction. Students must be at least 9 years old.
Equipment is given out in the first 30 minutes only. NO EXCEPTIONS.*Arrive at least 60 minutes before class time to get in line and register.
more info: website
Calling Little Shredders
when: Feb 20 – Feb 21 at noon
where: Exposition Park, Expo Park at LA Coliseum, 700 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
how much: $75 adults, kids free
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Shaun White’s Air + Style festival is perfect and eye-popping for lil’ (and big) snowboard or any extreme sports fans what want to hear some music as well as watching the world’s best snowboarders going head to head on Air + Style’s signature 16 story high snowboard jump. It’s epic, as the kids say. Kids under 10 are free with a ticketed adult.
more info: website
Firecracker Kiddie Run
when: Feb 21 at 9:45 am
where: Chinatown’s Central Plaza, N. Main St., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $15-$25
ages: 4 & up
the Whaddup:
The “Firecracker Run” has a fabulously fit family option: the kiddie run for all youngsters under 12 years of age. The “run” is approximately 1 kilometer (approx 2/3 mile). The event begins with warm up exercises at 9:30 a.m. and then the run at 9:45 a.m. Upon crossing the finish line, each runner will be given a finishing ribbon and souvenir tee-shirt, and then directed to the refreshment area especially for the young runners. All registered Kiddie Run participants can also hit the carnival area from 7-11 a.m., with carnival games, facepainting, petting zoo, a puppet show and more.
Parents can accompany kids on the kiddie run, or for adults (or big kids) there are also 5 and 10K runs (and 20/30 mile bike rides on the 20th). Registration fee depends on date of registration.
more info: website
Do Some Traveling with the Harlem Globetrotters
when: Feb 21 at 12:30 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.
where: Downtown, STAPLES Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, Ca
how much: $25 & up
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Crazy b-ball time! Entertaining young and old alike for 90 years, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters bring their unique and timeless mix of basketball, comedy, athleticism and entertainment to the LA area. 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!
more info: website
Here’s the 2016 Schedule of FREE Ranger Guided Hikes in Griffith Park
From what I gather, if you want to go on a Ranger led hike in Griffith Park, Ranger Ernie is “the” guy. He was set to retire, but Ernie has postponed that and is sticking around until at least the first quarter of 2017, which means we’ll get another full year of Ranger Ernie being an incredible ambassador for our city.
Ranger Ernie’s hikes provide an informative, fun and family friendly outlet for exploring all that Griffith Park has to offer. Ernie educates you on the park’s history and natural composition while leading small groups on treks through a myriad of trails and points of interest, from Amir’s Garden to the Dante’s View to the Hollywood Sign.
It’s 100% free and open to all!
Note that all hikes begin at 7:30 a.m. from the Griffith Park Ranger Station/Visitor Center 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, LA 90027; GPS coordinates: 34°07’58.0″N 118°16’49.2″W.
Unless otherwise noted, all hikes will end by 11:00am.
Sunday, February 21st – 3-mile moderate hike to Amir’s Garden
Ranger Station > Shane’s Inspiration > Mineral Wells Trail> trailhead that leads up to Amir’s — three hundred steps up > Mineral Wells> Ranger Station
Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves at LACMA
where: LACMA
when: Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 4-6pm
how much: free
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Probably not one for the kids, but go check out Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves discussinh their latest collaboration, Shadows, at Art Catalogues at LACMA (4:00pm – 6:00pm). The book, captures Reeves’ shadows and silhouettes through Grant’s photographs with text by Reeves. The talk is also a book signing and reception. This event is free and open to the public to attend. To purchase a signed book in advance, please call 323 857-6587 or email artcatalogues@lacma.org. Only books purchased from Art Catalogues will be signed.
more info: website