Family Friendly

PRIDE Performance Celebrating Pauline Oliveros!

Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join us for a very special performance and art workshop celebrating the life and work Mexican-American queer post-war composer, Pauline Oliveros. A pioneer of experimental and electronic music, Pauline challenged societal hierarchical and patriarchal structures through her music, transforming the very act of listening. She encouraged musicians and non-musicians alike to engage with sound and each other with empathy and mutual respect. Free to families. Enjoy the performance in the garden, and stay for the art workshops and food. Food and drink are available for purchase.  
Website Link
molaa.org/events/2025/06/29/members-performance-paulin-oliveros
Event Date
-
Event Location

Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue
Long Beach, 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.774467, -118.17985

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
562.437.1689
Event ID
142831
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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

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Contact Phone
213-413-1814
Event ID
10325325
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SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Norton Simon Museum houses a world-renowned collection of art from South and Southeast Asia, including examples of the rich sculptural and painting traditions that have developed in this region for more than 2,000 years.
Website Link
nortonsimon.org/art/explore-the-collection/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Norton Simon Museum
411 West Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1462254, -118.1591616

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$20
Contact Phone
626.449.6840
Event ID
10382441
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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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.825.4361
Event ID
10348290
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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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10385456
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Getty Family Festival – Rainbow Vision: Family Workshop

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Make a spectroscope and bend white light into the seven different colors of the rainbow while exploring the art and science of prisms, light diffraction, and the visible color spectrum.  
Website Link
getty.edu/calendar/family-rainbow-vision/
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0790007, -118.4751191

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free, A timed-entry reservation is required
Contact Phone
310-440-7300
Event ID
10385745
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Jeffrey Gibson: This Is the Place I Was Telling You About

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.
Website Link
thebroad.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0544669, -118.2505609

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10384106
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Great Day in South LA: Immersive Black History Tours

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

Join 3-hour Black History tours, taking participants on a journey through iconic landmarks such as Crenshaw/Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, Hyde Park, View Park, West Adams, and Historic Central Avenue. These tours, available every Saturday at 10 AM and 2 PM, provide a deeper understanding of the unique cultural landscape that makes South LA an extraordinary place.

Website Link
agreatdayinsouthla.com/tour/black-history-tour/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Tour Starts on Crenshaw
3860 S Crenshaw Blvd Suite 103
Los Angeles, 90008
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0164339, -118.3350537

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Fee Required
Yes
Contact Phone
818.252.9169
Event ID
10384330
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Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture

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!
Website Link
forestlawn.com/exhibits/persona-exploring-self
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.1246616, -118.2515589

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10386245
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EARL BURNS MILLER JAPANESE GARDEN

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Feed our playful koi, stroll the winding pathways, view the Tea House, or reflect at the Zen Garden. Each season unfolds with colorful blossoms, exciting cultural celebrations, and intriguing exhibits.

Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Free, no entry without required reservation, tickets available at the website

Website Link
csulb.edu/earl-burns-miller-japanese-garden
Event Date
-
Event Location

Calfornia State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, 90840
United States

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free-reservations required
Contact Phone
(661) 435-6493
Event ID
10356384
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