Family Friendly

Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Theater under the stars! This summer the fully staged productions of Love’s Labour’s Lost (Shakespeare) and Doctor Faustus ( Marlowe) is presented the stellar classical actors of Independent Shakespeare Co. Broadway World says “ISC delivers a rousing good time whenever they strut their stuff!” Pack a picnic, grab your friends and family by the hand and meet us in the iconic Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Performances are free and open to the public!

Show times:

  • Love’s Labour’s Lost  Wednesdays through Sundays, from June 25 to July 27, at 7:00 p.m.(No performance July 4th).
  • Doctor Faustus Wednesdays through Sundays, from August 6 to August 31, at 7:00 p.m.
To learn more about the two plays, the cast, and to volunteer, visit indieshakes.org/. Image removed.Jacqueline Misaye and Brent Charles. Photo Mike Ditz. Image removed.Isaac Ybarra and David Melville. Photo: Mike Ditz.  
Website Link
iscla.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

Old Zoo in Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.145026, -118.2937784

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10389073
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Summer Concerts at the Warner Center

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Since 1975, the Valley Cultural Center has presented a series of free Concerts during the summer. Organized to enrich the lives of Valley residents, these concerts feature top pop, jazz, classical, folk, and world music performances in the afternoon at Warner Park. The series include food, booth vendors, and a children’s play area.  Learn more about the summer series schedule here! Image removed. Image courtesy of Valley Cultural Foundation, image by Jay Ross.
Website Link
valleycultural.org/concerts-events/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1765118, -118.6035061

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free - VIP tickets are available at the website
Event ID
10388497
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Summer Sounds

Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 The City of West Hollywood presents the WeHo Sounds Free Concert Series. Set your calendar for evenings filled with jazz, funk, classical, salsa, soul, and more.
Website Link
weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/music/summer-sounds-concert-series
Event Date
-
Event Location

Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0914637, -118.350834

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10390909
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FoodieLand Night Market – Rose Bowl Stadium

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
FoodieLand is the perfect outdoor food event for everyone. A must-attend for foodies, this exclusive festival in the heart of Pasadena is inspired by the Night Markets of Asia. Bring your friends together for late-night sounds, tastes, and scents where you can experience a street food festival this summer in the greater Los Angeles area. Tickets will ONLY be available online.
Website Link
foodielandnm.com/los-angeles/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1606364, -118.1674865

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$4 – $6
Event ID
10391842
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Victorian Christmas

Event Type
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Christmas Holiday display of our finest antiques, Santa Clauses, angels, choir boys, and village scenes that depict Dickens’s Victorian Christmas. Our Christmas tree will be decorated with our collection of antique ornaments and there will be a display of vintage Christmas cards.

Event Date
-
Event Location

Grier Musser Museum
403 S. Bonnie Brae Street
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0610329, -118.2711096

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Contact Phone
213-413-1814
Event ID
10325332
Event Main Image

Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Prior to the colonization of Southern California in the 18th century, Native communities throughout the region deployed controlled fire regimes to ensure the well-being of their local ecosystems. Fire Kinship counters attitudes of fear and illegality around fire, arguing for a return to Native practices in which fire is regarded as a vital aspect of land stewardship, community well-being, and tribal sovereignty. Wednesdays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m., Thursdays – Sundays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Website Link
https://fowler.ucla.edu/exhibitions/fire-kinship/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Fowler Museum at UCLA
W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza,
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0738276, -118.4452915

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.825.4361
Event ID
10348295
Event Main Image

THE MUSIC CENTER TOURS

Event Type
Family Activity
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Create fun memories during summer vacation with a free tour of The Music Center’s sprawling campus. The 90-minute tours encompass The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the website to confirm tour dates. Tuesdays – Fridays, 11:00 a.m. Saturdays – Sundays, 10:15 a.m.
Website Link
musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/tours/the-music-center-symphonian-tours tours
Event Date
-
Event Location

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Lobby
111 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0553468, -118.2499213

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10385462
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Expansive Presentation of Roy Lichtenstein

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
An in-depth installation of Roy Lichtenstein features 22 artworks, with nearly half on view for the first time, including Purist Still Life(1975), Female Figure (1979), Two Paintings: Radiator and Folded Sheets (1984), and Nude with Pyramid (1994). An outcome of sustained and ongoing engagement with artists and artwork, the Broad collection is distinctive in its exceptional dedication to the full arc of artists’ careers.
Website Link
thebroad.org/art/featured-installations/
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Broad
221 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0544714, -118.2505584

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(213) 232-6200
Event ID
10386497
Event Main Image

Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Broad

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Broad collection is distinctive in its exceptional dedication to the full arc of artists’ careers. The Broad has highlighted this depth through expansive presentations in the third-floor galleries, featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Website Link
thebroad.org/art
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Broad
221 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0544714, -118.2505584

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(213) 232-6200
Event ID
10388849
Event Main Image

The Interactive Story File of Lawson Iichiro Sakai

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

In 2019, Lawson answered more than 1,000 questions in his Story File so that future generations can continue conversing with him to learn about his legacy. What would you like to ask Lawson?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Adults – $16, Seniors and Youth – $9, Members and Children under 5 – Free

Event Date
-
Event Location

Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0492315, -118.239116

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$9 – $16
Event ID
10313119
Event Main Image
Family Friendly