Family Friendly

A conversation —One Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and the Tule Lake Segregation Center

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The documentary, “One Fighting Irishman,” tells the story of attorney Wayne M. Collins whose uncompromising defense of the Constitution drove him to spend years representing over 5,000 of the most maligned Japanese Americans who renounced their American citizenship under duress while imprisoned at the Tule Lake Segregation Center during World War II.  A conversation with George Takei, Sharon Yamato, and Wayne Merrill Collins, attorney and son of Wayne M. Collins, moderated by Brian Niiya, followed the screening.
Website Link
youtube.com/watch?v=G43Fd-TPNkc
Event Date
Event Location

Online Event at Japanese American National Museum
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0653347, -118.243891

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213.625.0414
Event ID
10380724
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Giant Robot Biennale 5—James Jean and Eric Nakamura

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
James Jean and Eric Nakamura came together in conversation around art and community regarding the Giant Robot Biennale, an art exhibition that highlighted diverse creative works celebrating the ethos of Giant Robot—a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture and an influential brand encompassing pop art, skateboard, comic book, graphic arts, and vinyl toy culture.
Website Link
youtube.com/watch?v=9DuWAyya_pc
Event Date
Event Location

Online Event at Japanese American National Museum
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0653347, -118.243891

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213.625.0414
Event ID
10381099
Event Main Image

ISLAND BLOCK JAM SESSIONS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM) presents Island Block Jam Sessions, six live contemporary music performances by seasoned Pasifika artists available online. The Virtual Backstage provides an inside look into the artists’ backstories. Their music is a gift for our ancestors and for all the little spirits of the human journey. This is where music and mana meet.
Website Link
pieam.org/virtual-backstage
Event Date
Event Location

Online at Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
695 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7751664, -118.1804853

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10381212
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Lifes: Senyawa

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
LIFE’S Senyawa presents a digital performance by the experimental Indonesian band Senyawa, known for blending traditional Javanese sounds with contemporary noise and industrial influences. Originally created as part of LIFE, a Hammer Museum exhibition exploring speculative futures, this video performance captures Senyawa’s powerful musical language and its intersection with themes of resistance, ritual, and technology.
Website Link
channel.hammer.ucla.edu/video/1721/lifes-senyawa
Event Date
Event Location

Online with the Hammer Museum
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(310) 443-7912
Event ID
10381865
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Walking the Japanese Garden on a Crisp Early Spring Morning

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
For over a century, the historic Japanese Garden has been one of the most beloved and iconic landscapes at The Huntington, with its distinctive moon bridge, picture-postcard views of koi-filled ponds, and the historic Japanese House. One of the most popular spots at The Huntington, the Japanese Garden has attracted millions of visitors and remains a site of both fascination and contemplation.
Website Link
youtube.com/watch?v=JBvlMONzyt4
Event Date
Event Location

The Huntington
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1278618, -118.1094516

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382890
Event Main Image

MUSEUM FREE DAYS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
SoCal Museums is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural landscape of Southern California. SoCal Museums presents a diverse assortment of museums, reflecting the unique character of Southern California itself. Whether it’s art, natural history, science, or culture, there’s something for everyone, and you can find out which museums are free today.
Website Link
socalmuseums.org/free-days
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383327
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on a Broadway stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.   
Website Link
broadwayinhollywood.com/events
Event Date
Event Location

Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.102001, -118.325867

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
323.468.1770
Event ID
10355505
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Sing It, Bring It: Family Karaoke Night at Lankershim Arts Center

Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Sing It, Bring It: Family Karaoke Night on Fridays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. is where everyone can unleash their inner rockstar! Grab the mic, belt out your favorite tunes, and get ready for some serious family fun. Whether you’re a pop diva, a country crooner, or a rock ‘n’ roll rebel, this is your chance to shine! Expect laughs, applause, and maybe a little bit of friendly competition. It’s not just about singing—it’s about bringing your best performance and making unforgettable memories together. So, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to sing it, bring it, and have a blast with the whole crew!

Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.1632638, -118.3733589

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10355639
Event Main Image

Yoga at Dockweiler Beach

Event Type
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Learn the fundamentals of yoga with Instructor David Lilly in a friendly and supportive environment. The program aims to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being.

Website Link
beaches.lacounty.gov
Event Date
-
Event Location

Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar
Playa del Rey, 90293
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9224286, -118.4319057

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385273
Event Main Image

JAZZ AT LACMA

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Jazz at LACMA is a celebration of L.A.’s finest jazz musicians and has featured such legends as Wayne Shorter, The Yellowjackets, Quincy Jones All Star Orchestra with John Clayton, Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber, Billy Childs, Tierney Sutton, Ernie Watts, and many more. Concerts are broadcast on KJAZZ (88.1 FM) every Sunday evening from 7–9 pm and include interviews with featured performers. Jazz at LACMA is produced under the direction of Director of Music Programs Mitch Glickman.

Website Link
lacma.org/programs/music
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles County Museum of Art -Smidt Welcome Plaza
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0637913, -118.3588851

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.857.6010
Event ID
10385294
Event Main Image
Family Friendly