Free

Walking the Chinese Garden on a Summer Morning

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Huntington’s Liu Fang Yuan, or the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the finest classical-style Chinese gardens outside of China. Filled with Chinese plants and framed by exquisite architecture, the landscape is enriched with references to literature and art. Visitors can find both physical relaxation and mental stimulation when exploring the dramatic 15-acre garden.  
Website Link
youtube.com/watch?v=R9LCH5GkSzQ
Event Date
Event Location

The Huntington
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1278618, -118.1094516

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382831
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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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382892
Event Main Image

MUSEUM FREE DAYS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
SoCal Museums is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural landscape of Southern California. SoCal Museums presents a diverse assortment of museums, reflecting the unique character of Southern California itself. Whether it’s art, natural history, science, or culture, there’s something for everyone, and you can find out which museums are free today.
Website Link
socalmuseums.org/free-days
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383329
Event Main Image

We Are the Radical Monarchs

Event Type
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join us for a screening of We Are the Radical Monarchs, a documentary that follows the formation of a social justice troop for girls of color in Oakland. The film captures the co-founders’ journey as they empower young girls to engage in activism and community leadership. The screening is part of the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s Beyond Barbie series and will include an in-person discussion with director Linda Goldstein Knowlton.
Website Link
hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2025/we-are-radical-monarchs
Event Date
-
Event Location

Hammer Museum, UCLA
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0591217, -118.4436674

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.443.7000
Event ID
142577
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Free Children’s Workshop: PRIDE Mixed Media Collage Inspired by Jay Lynn Gomez!

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join us for a Free Sunday Children’s workshop. We will explore mixed-media collages inspired by the work of Chicanx artist Jay Lynn Gomez, whose work is currently featured in our exhibition Ironias del Sur. This workshop is part of MOLAA’s Pride Series. All materials will be provided.
Website Link
molaa.org/events/2025/06/08/childrensworkshop
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
Yes
Event Cost
Free, Register at the website
Contact Phone
562.437.1689
Event ID
142709
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PARADE BLOCK PARTY

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
laWe are keeping the celebration going by throwing the ultimate free Block Party adjacent to the Parade, open from midday to the evening. It has a performance stage, a large vendor village, food and beverages, pop-up bars, and more. It is the place to be after the Parade.
Website Link
lapride.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

LA Pride Parade – Hollywood Blvd.
Highland to Cahuenga Blvd. along Hollywoos Blvd
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0943529, -118.3288937

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142704
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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.825.4361
Event ID
10348275
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ANNUAL LA PRIDE PARADE

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
LA Pride is the original and iconic home of Pride in LA. We will never stop celebrating and marching for visibility, representation, and our right to be out proud and fabulous. Over 150 contingents will march this year under the theme “Power in Pride.” Whether you march or watch, you will join over 150,000 spectators and participants for an epic day of Pride and community. The parade is also broadcast live on ABC7.
Website Link
lapride.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

LA Pride Parade – Hollywood Blvd.
Highland to Cahuenga Blvd. along Hollywoos Blvd
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0943529, -118.3288937

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142745
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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10385438
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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
10385744
Event Main Image
Free