Teens

Event Type
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Heritage Month by learning the basics of drawing and making comics with Shannon Watters, the co-creator and co-writer of the comic book series Lumberjanes and the graphic novel Hollow. No previous skills needed…just an open heart and a willingness to put pencil to paper. Anyone can draw comics!  
Event Date
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Event Location

Alma Reaves Woods – Watts Branch Library
10205 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9440108, -118.2465966
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$4
Contact Phone
323.789.2850
Event ID
142795
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Event Type
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Performing Arts Division (PERF) is proud to announce open registration for the 2025 Young Performing Artist Lab (YPALL). DCA  collaborates with arts organizations to offer four weeks of all day summer performing arts programming. Youth will create theatre using music, acting, dance, and technical theater production skills learned at YPALL.
Event Date
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Event Location

Lankershim Arts Center
5108 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 90601
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1632638, -118.3733589
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$.6120 – $818.301
Event ID
142591
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Film
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Celebrate 15 years of groundbreaking, independent theater at the Hollywood Fringe Festival! Come experience hundreds of live and live streamed performances showcasing diverse voices and fresh talent from around the world.

This milestone year invites audiences to explore bold storytelling and innovative performances across every genre imaginable. With most tickets priced around $15, the festival makes discovering the next wave of talent accessible to everyone. Join the celebration from June 12 to June 29, 2025!

Preview Performances June 5 to June 8.  Opening Night Party June 11!

Programming and tickets

Visit hollywoodfringe.org/ for program schedule and tickets!

Parking

Parking at Ovation Hollywood is $3 for 4 hours with validation from Hollywood Fringe HQ. Hollywood Fringe HQ is also easily accessible from the Metro B Line Hollywood/Highland stop!

Event Date
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Event Location

Hollywood Fringe HQ
6801 Hollywood Blvd #109
Los Angeles, 90028
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1022682, -118.3403664
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/shows
Contact Phone
(323)455-4585
Event ID
142896
Event Main Image
Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 Join the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society’s Eagle Eyes Young Birders Club for monthly birding walks designed for young enthusiasts. These guided outings provide an opportunity to learn about local bird species, develop birdwatching skills, and connect with nature. Binoculars are available to borrow, and journals and art supplies are provided for participants. Walks are held on the last Sunday of each month, except during July and August, at various locations announced in advance.  Check the website for each month’s location.
Event Date
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Event Location

Various locations
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0522342, -118.2436849
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383288
Event Main Image
Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Chinese paper-cutting, also known as jianzhi, is a folk art that originated in China around the 6th century AD. Teens will learn to create innovative and fun paper-cutting art. For teens ages 12 – 18.  
Event Date
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Event Location

Pico Rivera Library
9001 Mines Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9920515, -118.0893359
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
562.942.7394
Event ID
141990
Event Main Image
Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 East West Players’ Theatre for Youth Touring Production presents the the story of  Kailani, an 18-year-old senior and star athlete, at Maui High School. While anxiously waiting to find out if she’s been accepted into her dream school, Patsy Mink, the first Asian-American congresswoman and former valedictorian of Maui High school, appears before her. As Patsy walks Kailani through the many trials and tribulations she faced throughout her political career and life, Kailani realizes that no matter how many setbacks she encounters, she can succeed as long as she perseveres. Good for ages 11 years old and up.

 

Performance Schedule, no tickets required: May 1, 4:00 p.m., at Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills May 3, 2:00 p.m., at Artesia Library, 18801 Elaine Ave., Artesia May 8, 11:00 a.m. at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Los Angeles May 20, 1:00 p.m. at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena May 28, 4:00 p.m. at Lennox Library, 4359 Lennox Blvd. Lennox

 

Learn more about the performance and cast, visit eastwestplayers.org/patsy-tour.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10381061
Event Main Image
Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Hawaiian paper leis!
Event Date
-
Event Location

Atwater Village Branch Library
3379 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90039
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.120133, -118.2591881
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.664.1353
Event ID
141967
Event Main Image
Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 East West Players’ Theatre for Youth Touring Production presents the the story of  Kailani, an 18-year-old senior and star athlete, at Maui High School. While anxiously waiting to find out if she’s been accepted into her dream school, Patsy Mink, the first Asian-American congresswoman and former valedictorian of Maui High school, appears before her. As Patsy walks Kailani through the many trials and tribulations she faced throughout her political career and life, Kailani realizes that no matter how many setbacks she encounters, she can succeed as long as she perseveres. Good for ages 11 years old and up.

 

Performance Schedule, no tickets required: May 1, 4:00 p.m., at Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills May 3, 2:00 p.m., at Artesia Library, 18801 Elaine Ave., Artesia May 8, 11:00 a.m. at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Los Angeles May 20, 1:00 p.m. at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena May 28, 4:00 p.m. at Lennox Library, 4359 Lennox Blvd. Lennox

 

Learn more about the performance and cast, visit eastwestplayers.org/patsy-tour.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10381060
Event Main Image
Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

AAPI Joy celebrates the diversity of AAPI communities in Los Angeles through storytelling, history, and performances. The festival aims to inspire acceptance, cooperation, and cultural exploration while fostering connections within the greater Los Angeles community.

Go to the website for the scheduled events.

Event Date
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Event Location

Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. Fifth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0506708, -118.2551963
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213.202.5567
Event ID
141946
Event Main Image
Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the Indonesian art of batik, and make your own piece in this two-session workshop. Please note that participants must attend both sessions to complete the project.

 

This program is for teens and tweens ages 11-19 only.
Event Date
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Event Location

Los Feliz Branch Library
1874 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1050924, -118.2870764
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323-913-4710
Event ID
10383077
Event Main Image