Folk And Traditional Arts

THE HUNTINGTON’S CHINESE GARDEN – THE GARDEN OF FLOWING FRAGRANCE

Event Type
Culture & Community
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
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
huntington.org/chinese-garden
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
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices, Advance Reservations required
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382564
Event Main Image

Greek Theatre

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Music
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Located in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park, the historic Greek Theatre is one of the nation’s most beloved and recognized outdoor entertainment venues for music concerts and shows.  Check the website for the performances scheduled over the summer.
Website Link
lagreektheatre.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Greek Theatre Los Angeles
2700 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
(844) 524-7335
Event ID
10384234
Event Main Image

Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia

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

This exhibition presents an international survey of Buddhism and Buddhist art, beginning with the religion’s origins in India and following its spread through mainland and island Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, and East Asia. Incorporating 150 masterpieces of pan-Asian Buddhist art, the exhibition introduces key concepts of Buddhist thought and practice viewed through rare and extraordinarily beautiful Buddhist sculptures, paintings, and ritual objects. Drawn from LACMA’s permanent collection, with several significant loans from private collections, the exhibition explores the life of the Buddha, the role of the bodhisattva, Buddhist cosmology, and key concepts such as dharma, karma, nirvana, mantra, mudra, and mandala.

Website Link
lacma.org/art/exhibition/realms-dharma-buddhist-art-across-asia
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

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
213.202.5567
Event ID
10382351
Event Main Image

We Live in Painting: The Nature of Color in Mesoamerican Art

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Mesoamerican artists held a cosmic responsibility: as they adorned the surfaces of buildings, clay vessels, textiles, bark-paper pages, and sculptures with color, they (quite literally) made the world. Color mapped the very order of the cosmos, of time and space. The exhibition explores the science, art, and cosmology of color in Mesoamerica. See website for ticket prices and registration.
Website Link
lacma.org/art/exhibition
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
Contact Phone
213.202.5567
Event ID
10332742
Event Main Image

Lifes: Senyawa

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
LIFE’S Senyawa presents a digital performance by the experimental Indonesian band Senyawa, known for blending traditional Javanese sounds with contemporary noise and industrial influences. Originally created as part of LIFE, a Hammer Museum exhibition exploring speculative futures, this video performance captures Senyawa’s powerful musical language and its intersection with themes of resistance, ritual, and technology.
Website Link
channel.hammer.ucla.edu/video/1721/lifes-senyawa
Event Date
Event Location

Online with the Hammer Museum
United States

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(310) 443-7912
Event ID
10381877
Event Main Image

Music in the Chinese Garden

Event Type
Culture & Community
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Enjoy traditional Chinese music on Wednesday afternoons in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance. A different solo musician performs each week, playing unamplified melodies on classical instruments including the dizi, pipa,  and erhu. Let the music transport you to another time and place as you stroll through one of the most magical landscapes in Southern California.
Website Link
huntington.org/event/music-chinese-garden
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Huntington – Rothenberg Hall
1151 Oxford Rd.
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1286148, -118.1119058

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See Event Website
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10369442
Event Main Image

Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum – Permanent Collection

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Explore the permanent collection of the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum, celebrating the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands. The exhibition features traditional crafts, textiles, and ceremonial objects, including Samoan kava bowls, Fijian masi (tapa cloth), and intricately woven textiles from Fais Island. These artifacts offer insight into the artistic and cultural traditions of Pacific Island communities.
Website Link
pieam.org/permanent
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

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See Event Website
Contact Phone
562.216.4170
Event ID
10369689
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

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$5
Contact Phone
562.216.4170
Event ID
10382388
Event Main Image

Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Explore the monumental works of Shashi Dhoj Tulachan, a second-generation thangka artist from Tuksche, Nepal. This exhibition features nine immense paintings that blend traditional Tibetan motifs with the artist’s imaginative compositions, using vibrant natural mineral pigments. These works offer insight into Buddhist teachings, deities, and mythologies, serving as objects of meditation and reflection.
Website Link
bowers.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
33.7633562, -117.8682052

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Event ID
10371003
Event Main Image

World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Explore newly uncovered treasures from China’s Shaanxi Province in World of the Terracotta Warriors. This exhibition features over 120 artifacts, including terracotta warriors, chariot regalia, jade and gold adornments, and bronze vessels. Discover the evolution of China’s political and artistic landscape, from early walled cities to the Qin dynasty’s legendary warriors. Presented in collaboration with leading Chinese museums and archaeological institutions, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the ancient past.
Website Link
bowers.org/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
33.7633562, -117.8682052

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See website for ticket prices
Event ID
10380383
Event Main Image
Folk And Traditional Arts