Family Friendly

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
10381120
Event Main Image

Hansen Dam Bird Walk

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Over 280 species of birds have been seen at Hansen Dam, which holds the record for most species seen in a day in the San Fernando Valley at 120. It is a huge area with lots of varied habitat. Reportedly, over 280 species of birds have been seen at Hansen Dam, which holds the record for most species seen in a day in the San Fernando Valley at 120.

 

Walks are on the fourth Saturday of every month. The website has a detailed map of the location; the bird walk will meet at the Ranger Station.
Website Link
sfvaudubon.org/events/hansen-dam-bird-walk-122422-7-5-5/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Hansen Dam Recreation Area
11770 Foothill Blvd.
Lake View Terrace , CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2706722, -118.3901905

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10349378
Event Main Image

Miao: Masters of Silver

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

Explore over 250 intricate works of silver jewelry and textiles crafted by the Miao people of China’s Guizhou Province. Male silversmiths employ techniques such as casting, smelting, repoussé, forging, and engraving to create ornaments that express concepts like beauty, unity, fortune, and pride through geometric motifs.

Website Link
bowers.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/miao-masters-of-silver
Event Date
-
Event Location

Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7633562, -117.8682052

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See website for ticket prices
Event ID
10381992
Event Main Image

Sinks: Places We Call Home

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Communities of color are often the populations most vulnerable to the toxic effects of industrial waste and soil contamination. Sinks: Places We Call Home, highlights the environmental disparities created by manufacturing sites in two communities near Self Help Graphics: the Exide battery plant in Vernon and the former Athens Tank Farm (Exxon Mobil) site in Willowbrook.
Website Link
theluckman.org/gallery
Event Date
-
Event Location

Luckman Fine Arts Complex
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0620391, -118.1736587

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.343.6600
Event ID
10334215
Event Main Image

Zheng Chongbin: Golden State

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Explore the innovative works of Shanghai-born, Marin County–based artist Zheng Chongbin, who blends the aesthetics of the Light and Space movement with East Asian ink painting traditions. This focused presentation features two video installations alongside painted and printed works, offering abstract interpretations of California’s natural landscapes through explorations of water, light, and movement.
Website Link
lacma.org/art/exhibition/zheng-chongbin-golden-state
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0637913, -118.3588851

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
213.202.5567
Event ID
10383023
Event Main Image

Restorying Pasifika Histories: Imperial “Possessions” and the Treaty of 1898

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join historian and educator Melodie Turori for a thought-provoking discussion on the Treaty of 1898 and its lasting impact on Pasifika communities. This session explores the historical narratives of imperial “possessions” and the ongoing efforts to reclaim and restore Pasifika histories.  
Website Link
pieam.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
33.7751861, -118.1804271

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$5
Contact Phone
562.216.4170
Event ID
10382394
Event Main Image

PERMANENT COLLECTION OF PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The collection has items over 5,000 years old. Visit the newly installed galleries to discover these treasures. Included in the collection are art and artifacts from across the Asian and Pacific regions.
Website Link
pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu
Event Date
-
Event Location

USC Pacific Asia Museum
46 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1467484, -118.1410261

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See website for ticket prices
Event ID
10382305
Event Main Image

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
10382909
Event Main Image

HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Music
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Hollywood Fringe Festival is not just an annual, open-access, community-derived event. It celebrates freedom of expression and collaboration in our vibrant performing arts community. During the Hollywood Fringe, the arts infiltrate the Hollywood neighborhood, transforming it into a hub of creativity and diversity. Your participation is crucial in making this event a success. Visit the website for a complete listing of all events and participate in this impactful celebration.
Website Link
hollywoodfringe.org
Event Date
Event Location

Multiple venues, check the website for details
CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
36.778261, -119.4179324

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for the ticket prices
Event ID
10389193
Event Main Image

Miao: Masters of Silver

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

Explore over 250 intricate works of silver jewelry and textiles crafted by the Miao people of China’s Guizhou Province. Male silversmiths employ techniques such as casting, smelting, repoussé, forging, and engraving to create ornaments that express concepts like beauty, unity, fortune, and pride through geometric motifs.

Website Link
bowers.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/miao-masters-of-silver
Event Date
-
Event Location

Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7633562, -117.8682052

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See website for ticket prices
Event ID
10381990
Event Main Image
Family Friendly