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Robert Mapplethorpe Papers and Photographs Archive

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The archive is now available to researchers. The archive spans the artist’s career from his student days at Pratt Institute in the 1960s through his more well-known photographs from the 1980s. The archive includes sculpture and assemblages, collages, cut-outs, early drawings and paintings, Polaroids, and examples of large-format photographic prints of flowers, portraits, nudes, and sadomasochistic subjects.
Website Link
getty.edu/research/collections/collection/113Y6W
Event Date
Event Location

Online at the Getty Center
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.440.7300
Event ID
10317791
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The Crazy Superhero Vacation

Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.

Website Link
https://youtu.be/sr8WkH259N4?si=nXrOCB_qMepwoHCm
Event Date
Event Location

YouTube
CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
36.778261, -119.4179324

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10302884
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July 4th Weekend Ferris Wheel Flag Display: Santa Monica Pier

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier’s Ferris wheel will fly a 90-foot American flag for the Fourth of July weekend celebration, along with a spectacular display of patriotic red, white, and blue colors, patterns, and transitions. The Ferris wheel lights celebration can also be viewed online at their website.
Website Link
pacpark.com/santa-monica-amusement-park/ferris-wheel
Event Date
-
Event Location

Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0100963, -118.496207

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
2139728001
Event ID
10321829
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Marina Del Rey – Free Outdoor Movies

Event Type
Family Activity
Film
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Jamaica Bay Inn presents a free outdoor movie series every Sunday with a movie starting at dusk. Warm drinks, snacks, and treats are available for purchase. Bring low chairs, blankets, and pillows. Seating is first come, first served.
Website Link
eventbrite.com/e/outdoor-movie-nights-at-jamaica-bay-inn-tickets-862511273437
Event Date
-
Event Location

Jamaica Bay Inn
4175 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, 90292
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9826498, -118.4576818

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10317959
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Summer Concerts at the Warner Center

Event Type
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 includes food, booth vendors, and a children’s play area.
Website Link
valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts
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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10317942
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Annual Independence Day Drone Light Show Festival

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Not a fan of loud fireworks? Head to Hansen Dam instead. The festival is back with live music, food trucks, vendors, resource booths, and watching the sky light up with drones. Before the show, Hansen Dam will come alive with kids’ activities.
Website Link
cd7.lacity.gov
Event Date
-
Event Location

Hansen Dam Soccer Fields
11480 Foothill Blvd.
Lake View Terrace, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2742697, -118.3813962

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
136097
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San Fernando Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
This is one of the largest Buddhist gatherings in Los Angeles. Attendees can participate in the tradition of Japanese Obon Odori dancing and enjoy other cultural and ethnic experiences such as taiko drum performances, Japanese calligraphy, doll exhibits, and a variety of tasty ethnic foods.
Website Link
sfvhbt.org/obon-festival
Event Date
-
Event Location

San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center
12953 Branford St
Arleta, 91331
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2404978, -118.414987

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(818) 899-4030
Event ID
10321799
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SAN FERNANDO BUDDHIST TEMPLE OBON FESTIVAL

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

One of the largest Buddhist gatherings in Los Angeles. Attendees can participate in the tradition of Japanese Obon Odori dancing, enjoy other cultural and ethnic experiences such as taiko drum performances, Japanese calligraphy, doll exhibits, and try various tasty ethnic foods.

Website Link
sfvhbt.org/obon-festival
Event Date
-
Event Location

San Fernando Japanese American Community Center
12953 Branford St.
Pacoima, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2406412, -118.4149867

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10309144
Event Main Image

Flagging in the Park

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
THE LAVENDEREFFECT® invites you to Flagging in the Park.  This joyful musical and visual event will feature DJ Casey Alva. We encourage all ages, identities, and abilities to participate. Flags and flagging lessons will be offered by our community partners during the first hour. The tradition of Queer Flagging started in gay clubs in the late 70s & early 80s. Discos like Studio One encouraged “flaggers” to warm up and/or maintain the energy on the dance floor.
Website Link
wehopride.com/event/flagging-in-the-park2024
Event Date
-
Event Location

West Hollywood Park
West Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vicente Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
United States

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323-969-8302
Event ID
136663
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Choo Choo Preview: A Behind the Scenes Walking Tour of BBMT’s First Original Production in 40 Years

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

Khalil Nelson is your host for a guided tour of Bob Baker Marionette (BBMT) Theater on the occasion of the Theater’s 60th Anniversary and as it prepares to preview scenes from its first original production in 40 Years!

Tours include backstage, our fabrication workshop, and music and visual archives! Khalil will share the world of BBMT through the lens of the creation of our new scenes, as part of the current show and in preparation for a full production in 2025, Choo Choo Revue! Don’t miss it!

Go Behind the Scenes at Bob Baker Marionette Theater with Guided Tours Every Saturday and Sunday in June at 12 Noon! Reservations are required.

For more information email: hello@bobbakermarionettetheater.com

Parking:

The Theater does not have its own parking. Street and public lot parking is available nearby. Please leave yourself plenty of time.

Website Link
https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Bob Baker Marionette Theater
4949 York Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90042
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1218128, -118.207202

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10321887
Event Main Image
Free