-Weekend-Whaddup, March 11-13
ArtNight in Pasadena
when: Mar 11 at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
where: Pasadena, Multiple Locations, Pasadena, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Enjoy a free evening of art, music, and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open their doors, such as: the Armory Center for the Arts, Art Center, Kidspace, the Norton Simon, and the Pasadena Museum of History, to name a few. Check the website to see exactly what’s happening where, and determine where you want to be!
more info: website
Bowling/Bowling/Bowling
when: Mar 12 12pm-4pm
where: Woodland Hill, the old Woodlake Bowl
cost: See below
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Bowlero Woodland Hills, formerly AMF Woodlake Lanes, is celebrating its grand opening with a family-friendly, fun filled afternoon hosted by Cooking Chanel’s Tiffani Thiessen (star of 90210 & Saved By the Bell) with bowling, arcade play, giveaways and more! The celebration will take place on Saturday, March 12th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All guests will receive a complimentary game of bowling, shoe rental and a $5 arcade card.
After undergoing renovations, Bowlero is a high-end, award-winning concept that puts a retro-modern spin on classic bowling fun. The transformed venue features 32 lanes of blacklight bowling, a new all-star bar featuring a variety of specialty cocktails and beverages, state-of-the-art interactive arcade featuring more than 30 games. Bowlero also features an upgraded A/V system that includes massive floor-to-ceiling video screens at the end of every lane and a state-of-the-art sound system.
Get Folksy:
PETE 2016: The Songs and Spirit of Pete Seeger
when: Mar 12, 2016 – 1pm-4pm
where: Woodland Hill, the old Woodlake Bowl
cost: See below
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Pay tribute to late folk musician Pete Seeger, who devoted his life to social activism. Sing-along and enjoy the beautiful oaks in Topanga Canyon.
more info: website
Family Art Studio @ Skirball Cultural Center
Where: Skirball Cultural Center
When: Saturday, March 12 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Last entry at 4:30 p.m.
Who: All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: Included in museum admission
the Whaddup:
The Family Art Studio is now open every weekend throughout the year and Tuesday through Sunday during school breaks! Enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions. Reinforcing the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us, projects will ignite the imaginations of your family members, whether they are 2 or 102!
more info: website
Spanish Language Storytime @ Barne’s & Noble Bookstar-Studio City
where: Barnes & Noble Bookstar , 12136 Ventura Blvd. , Studio City
when: March 12, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
who: You and your little ones
cost: Free
the Whaddup:
Join us the second Saturday of every month for our Spanish Storytime with Jackie!
more info: website
County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade
where: San Buenaventura Mission, 211 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
when: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
who: The whole family
how much: free
the Whaddup:
The 28th annual County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches to the theme of ” Celebrating 150 Years of Ventura’s History” with bands, Irish dancers, fire trucks, antique vehicles, four legged pets, and anything else remotely green that can march down Main Street. Serving as Grand Marshall are descendants of Ventura’s historic families.Line up begins in front of the San Buenaventura Mission, and the parade ends at the corner of North Ann Street and and East Main Street.
For more info: More Info
more info: website
HIPPO ENCOUNTER
12pm Feb 20, 2016 to Apr 23, 2016 (weekly-Saturday and Sunday
how much: $15 per person (in addition to zoo admission)
What’s it like to be up-close to a hippo? Have you ever wondered how their skin feels? Or what they eat for lunch? Why they spend so much time in the water? How fast they run? Are they endangered? Find out at the Los Angeles Zoo’s new HIPPO ENCOUNTER, an extraordinary, hands-on opportunity every weekend and holiday, 12 noon, at the L.A. Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Small groups of up to 15 people, including children ages four and up accompanied by an adult, go behind the scenes for approximately 20 minutes to stand VERY close to the Zoo’s near-legendary, 15-month old baby, Rosie, and her mom, Mara, while learning all about them. L.A. Zoo keepers introduce guests to both hippos, the third-largest land mammal, and share specifics about their daily routines, care, training and lives. Participants watch up close as staff feeds lunch to the hippos, followed by a chance to reach out and feel their cool, smooth skin, then concluding with an unforgettable photo op likely to generate multiple #adorbs type hashtags. Due to the great popularity of this unique experience, purchase of Hippo Encounter tickets ($15 per person in addition to regular Zoo admission) is suggested in advance via the L.A. Zoo’s website.
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 13, 2016
09:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Welcome Spring with this celebration of Japanese culture at Descanso Gardens. There’ll be musical performances, origami classes, guided garden walks and Patina-catered food.
more info: website
Saint David’s Day Festival
when: Mar 13 at noon to 4 p.m.
where: Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, Ca
cost: $15, kids under 10 free
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Because we don’t get enough Welsh culture in SoCal, the Welsh League of SoCal puts on a very very Welsh themed St. Davids Day Festival. Go learn about the culture, enjoy refreshments and a pub and hear the music of Sportive Tricks and guests.
more info: website
Go Fly a Kite (or watch)
when: Mar 13 at 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
where: South Bay, Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Go fly a kite up to the highest height during this high- flying festival at the Redondo Pier. Various types and styles of kites will be soaring while on the pier there will be live music and family fun. Create your own kite and enter the contests for best handmade, highest flying or the youngest flyer at one of the longest running Kite Festivals around.
more info: website