Family Friendly

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

Mark Bradford’s 150 Portrait Tone, a mural-size composition that contains elements of both abstraction and realism, is based on an idea for a work that the artist conceived after the fatal shooting of Philando Castile by a police officer in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in July 2016. Castile, a nutrition services supervisor at an elementary school, was shot after being pulled over in his car—an incident that was livestreamed on Facebook by Castile’s girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, who was sitting in the passenger seat next to him.

The painting features excerpts of Reynolds’s dialogue from the video. The title, 150 Portrait Tone, refers to the name and color code of the pink acrylic used throughout the painting. Like the now-obsolete “flesh” crayon in the Crayola 64 box (renamed “peach” in 1962), the color “portrait tone” carries inherent assumptions about who, exactly, is being depicted. In the context of Bradford’s painting, the title presents a sobering commentary on power and representation.

Event Date
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Event Location

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0637913, -118.3588851
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$10 – $25
Contact Phone
213.202.5567
Event ID
10297021
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 $3 Bill celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists in the last century. From pioneers who explored sexual and gender identity in the first half of the 20th century, through the liberation movements and the horrors of the HIV/AIDS epidemics, to today’s more inclusive and expansive understanding of gender, $3 Bill presents a journey of resilience, pride, and beauty. Tuesdays – Thursdays & Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Event Date
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Event Location

The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0790007, -118.4751191
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310-440-7300
Event ID
10389152
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The exhibition showcases over thirty works from Jeffrey Gibson, first presented at the 60th Venice Biennale, where he was the first Indigenous artist to represent the U.S. solo. His work integrates influences such as Indigenous artistic traditions, American political documents, and pop music to critique historical narratives while celebrating community strength and joy.

 

Tuesday & Wednesday & Friday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Event Date
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Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0544669, -118.2505609
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10384113
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Event Type
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Every Sunday there are family-orientated activities, live music, street and food vendors. Bring your own drum for the outdoor Drum Circle Workshop and the jam session at the World Stage.

 

You’ll find cultural friendly people and auntie’s brownies at Laylow’s. In Leimert Park you’ll find fresh-made ice cream, a massage table in a body therapy canopy, custom-crafted beautiful jewelry, clothing, art classes, free entertainment and fun EVERY weekend.
Event Date
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Event Location

Leimert Park Village
43rd Place
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0048283, -118.2587638
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385360
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Smorgasburg LA is on the five-acre site of the weekday Alameda Produce Market in Downtown Los Angeles. Each Sunday, find dozens of exciting food vendors at Smorgasburg LA, plus sophisticated shopping from design, craft, style, vintage, wellness, and more. Cultural events, pop-ups, and other surprises transform the vast site into a new node in Downtown LA’s burgeoning scene and a unique regional destination.
Event Date
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Event Location

Smorgasburg
777 S Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0335465, -118.2405124
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385381
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture” is an upcoming exhibition at Forest Lawn Museum that features the work of more than 20 contemporary artists and historical self-portraits. The exhibition probes the limits of self-portraiture and examines the concept of visually representing the self. “Persona” features paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, fused glass, textile art, illustrations, and more!
Event Date
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Event Location

Forest Lawn Museum
1712 S. Glendale Ave
Glendale, 91205
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1246616, -118.2515589
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10386252
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
What are you afraid of? Why do our hearts race, our knees shake, and our bodies sweat when we are scared? Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear explores this universal emotion that can save our lives. Through fun, interactive challenges, like the Fear Challenge Course, experience fear in a safe environment and discover the science behind our physical and emotional responses.
Event Date
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Event Location

California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0157877, -118.2862095
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-600-9654
Event ID
10383874
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Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Walk among beautiful butterflies in our seasonal Butterfly Pavilion. This springtime exhibition features hundreds of butterflies, colorful native plants, and plenty of natural light to help you see butterflies shimmer. With lots of flight space and a variety of resting spots, come get one of the best views of these amazing insects.
Event Date
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Event Location

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0170769, -118.2886818
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check website for prices - Reservations are required for the Butterfly Pavilion
Event ID
10385137
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Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Music
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Located in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park, the historic Greek Theatre is one of the nation’s most beloved and recognized outdoor entertainment venues for music concerts and shows.  Check the website for the performances scheduled over the summer.
Event Date
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Event Location

Greek Theatre Los Angeles
2700 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
(844) 524-7335
Event ID
10384249
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Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Ocean Avenue provides you and your little one with people-watching fun and classic sights, including the Ferris Wheel at the Pier and the Pacific Ocean. Palisades Park is a 26-acre stretch overlooking the beach.
Event Date
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Event Location

Palisades Park
Ocean Ave. between Colorado Ave. and Adelaide Drive
Santa Monica, 90401
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0303098, -118.5122257
Fee Required
Yes
Event ID
10384701
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