MUSIC+SCIENCE

when: Fridays 5-10

where: Natural History Museum

how much: 18 bucks

ages: check the website

The Natural History Museum continues First Fridays for 2015. This series on Fridays from 5-10 pm. The night begins with a tour (5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm) on “Finding L.A.’s Hidden Wildlife One Photo at a Time” with Lila Higgins, Manager of NHM Citizen Science.

It’s followed by a discussion at 6:30 pm: “Covalent and Ionic Bonding (with Suzy)” with Sandra Tsing Loh. Music by Salt Petal (8 pm) and headliners Kinky (9:15pm). Spinning tunes is resident KCRW DJ Raul Campos featuring DJ Panamami. Admission: $18.

more info: website

Blast Off! to Blastoff Comicsfest

when: May 2 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

where: The Federal Lot-North Hollywood, 5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, Ca

how much: no bucks

ages: All Ages

the Whaddup:

Time to let your Geek Flag Fly! It’s time for the first Blastoff Comicsfest! In honor of Free Comic Book Day, comics creators from Marvel, DC, IDW Publishing, Image, Boom! Studios, Dark Horse and more will be on hand to sign comics, provide free sketches and meet with comic-book fans young and old. Since we’re here in beautiful, SoCal, they’re doing it outdoors in the beautiful Southern California sun. There’s a beer garden, food stations, a live DJ, costumed hero photo ops, and of course, plenty of free comics.

more info: website

Polo Match at Will Rogers

when: May 2 at Various times

where: Will Rogers State Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., Pacific Palisades, Ca

cost: No Bucks

ages: All Ages

the Whaddup:

This is the “Game of Kings” and it’s live. Leave the iPad at home, put away the PS4 or XBox, this is real life. That’s for the players. For you it’s relaxing on a blanket with a picnic and watching horses thunder up and down a field right before your eyes.

Learn a little bit about polo, watch a match and then hike the park or tour Will Rogers old house (he was a huge horse and polo fan). That doesn’t mean he liked huge horses, but just liked them in general.

Matches are free and open to the public all summer. Look for them most Saturdays from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

more info: website

Free Kids Workshops “Build a picket fence photo” @ Home Depot

Saturday, May 2
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.

Where: Your local Home Depot
When: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 5-12
How: Register Online

http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

Cost: Free

more info: website

St. Francis de Sales Annual School Fair!

Friday May 1, Saturday, May 2 through Sunday, May 3
Where: St. Francis de Sales School – 13368 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks 91423
When: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sat Noon-11pm Sun Noon-7:30pm
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: Free! Ride & game tickets sold separate. Parking is free.

St. Francis de Sales School festival is known as the “The Biggest Little Fair in the Valley.” Come to the Valley’s most successful and fun festival of the season! Games & Family Fun • Live and Silent Auctions • Eclectic Food • Spectacular Pyrotechnics • Rides, Rides, Rides • Live Entertainment All Weekend!

Check the schedule for what bands are set to play. Look at Friday night, specifically (if you like 90s rock).

more info: website

Cinco de Mayo at El Pueblo de Los Angeles

when: May 2 – May 3 at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

where: El Pueblo de Los Angeles, 125 Paseo De La Plaza, Los Angeles, Ca

how much: no dollars

ages: All Ages

the Whaddup:

El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is near the site of the early Los Angeles pueblo where forty-four settlers of Native American, African and European heritage journeyed more than one-thousand miles across the desert from present-day northern Mexico and established a farming community in September 1781.Today, El Pueblo is a living museum that is the historic and symbolic heart of the city, reflecting the Native American, African American, Spanish, Anglo, Mexican, Chinese, Italian and French cultures that contributed to its early history.

Come celebrate and in this, the perfect place for Cinco de Mayo! Participate in this celebration of Mexico’s victory over French forces in Puebla, Mexico in 1862 with popular and traditional music, dancing, and food.

more info: website

This Is For the Birds! Bird Day LA

when: May 2 at Various times

where: Multiple Locations, Los Angeles, Ca

cost: no dollars

ages: All Ages

the Whaddup:

Join Bird LA, Audubon California, Audubon chapters, and a huge collection of other cool groups for a super fun, all-day celebration of birds all over LA County. There are dozens of events, check the list for one that floats your boat. I could have searched for a birding metaphor there, but I have things to do. ! And if you can’t make it out to one of these events, just step outside and see something with feathers and wings dashing by.

more info: website

CHAMPAGNE + CROQUET

when: May 2 at Various times

where: Barsndall Art Park – West Lawn

how much: Varies

ages: All Ages

Barnsdall Art Park’s Champagne and Croquet spring fundraiser takes place on Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. Join in one of the croquet games or just sip champagne under the sun on on the west lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House. Music by The California Feetwarmers and DJ Ed Mattiuzzi. Tickets: $40 for adults and $5 for kids (3+). The admission price includes a three-flight sparkling wine tasting by famed Silverlake Wine and all the croquet you want to play. Food trucks will be onsite to feed the masses. Or bring your own picnic and a blanket. No formal dress required.

more info: website

BIKE DAY

On Sunday from noon to 4 pm, Amoeba Music partners with the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) for RIDE ON! Bike Day at Amoeba in the store’s Ivar parking lot. Kick off national bike month with an afternoon of DJs, food, drinks and raffle tickets for prizes from Sole Bicycle, Bern Helmets, Converse and Amoeba. Treats from Ice Cream Ian (with free ice cream!), Hollywood Farmer’s Market, Pure Luck Vegan, Bicycle Coffee and Red Bull.

more info: website