Free

Never Forget: LA 1871

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
LA 1871 explored the history of the Chinese Massacre of 1871 and reflected upon the tragedy’s lasting impact on present-day Los Angeles. This performance is part of a collaborative series of public programs presented by the Chinese Americans, supported by the Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past initiative, and in partnership with the Japanese American National Museum and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (LA Plaza).
Event Date
Event Location

Chinese American Museum
425 N. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0557498, -118.2392043

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Fee Required
Yes
Contact Phone
213.485.8567
Event ID
10380556
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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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383297
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration

Event Type
Culture & Community
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Film
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a citywide commemoration of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and history in Los Angeles. The celebration will acknowledge the contributions of Southern California’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities in education, religion, the arts, culture, and the humanities. Events include music concerts, performances, and several gallery exhibitions.
Website Link
culturela.org/programs-and-initiatives/city-of-los-angeles-heritage-month-celebrations
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations thouogh Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
United States

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Varies
Event ID
10383969
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AAPI Ceramics Workshop for Kids

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a hands-on pottery experience for kids! Kids will create their own unique clay pieces, infusing their work with inspiration drawn from Asian culture. Due to limited supplies, we can only accommodate the first 25 children. Walk-ins only.
Website Link
lapl.org/whats-on/events/aapi-pottery-workshop-kids
Event Date
-
Event Location

West Valley Regional Branch Library
19036 Vanowen St
Reseda, CA 91335
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1933507, -118.5480767

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
818.345.9806
Event ID
141919
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LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance – An Exploration of Asian American Music

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience a captivating performance featuring the ancient Chinese guzheng accompanied by English, Cantonese, and Mandarin vocals. This program not only showcases the guzheng’s dynamic sounds but also delves into its history and contemporary uses. You will explore various traditional, contemporary, and extended playing techniques of the guzheng. Our goal is to encourage the audience to rethink how non-Western instruments can be integrated into modern music and to appreciate the diverse cultures that contribute to the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles.
Website Link
lapl.org/whats-on/events/la-made-presents-guzheng-and-vocal-performance-exploration-asian-american-music-5
Event Date
-
Event Location

Chinatown Branch Library
639 N. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0598019, -118.2408575

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213.620.0925
Event ID
141922
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My hands are monsters who believe in magic

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

This exhibition showcases works by Asian diasporic artists that explore the process of unmaking and remaking the self. Focusing on art as a site of radical reimagination, the exhibition presents a cross-generational conversation about the liberatory possibilities inherent in the continuous, messy, and sometimes contradictory process of forming social identity.

Event Date
-
Event Location

Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1483721, -118.1493752

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.792.5101
Event ID
10382059
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Hammer Projects: Lap-See Lam

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

Stockholm-based artist Lap-See Lam presents “Tales of the Altersea” (2023), an immersive video installation inspired by the ruins of a dragon-shaped ship visible from her art school studio. The ship, which sailed from Shanghai to Gothenburg in 1990 intending to serve Chinese cuisine to European patrons, was eventually abandoned. Lam’s work explores themes of loss, memory, and resilience, utilizing the vessel’s history as a narrative foundation.

Website Link
hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/2025/hammer-projects-lap-see-lam
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
10381128
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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
10356339
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ASIAN PACIFIC RESOURCE CENTER – LA COUNTY LIBRARY

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Spend an afternoon at a special collection of the LA County Library that encompasses academic materials as well as film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers. The collection focuses on the Asian American Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings on history, art, and culture. The center has over 100 titles on microfilm of historical Asian immigrant newspapers published in the US.
Website Link
lacountylibrary.org/asian-pacific-resource-center
Event Date
-
Event Location

Rosemead Library
8800 Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.080261, -118.0771998

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.573.5220
Event ID
10380910
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GOOSE BUMPS! THE SCIENCE OF FEAR

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.
Website Link
californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/goose-bumps-the-science-of-fear
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0157877, -118.2862095

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-600-9654
Event ID
10383814
Event Main Image
Free