Outdoor

Compton College Farmers’ Market

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Compton College Farmers’ Market hosts regional farmers like JM Produce, C&L Farms, and Angelo Ranch. It also features local Compton and South LA-based food vendors like Pucker Up Lemonade, Kathy’s Kitchen, Fun Time Kettle Corn, and more!
Website Link
foodaccessla.org/compton-college
Event Date
-
Event Location

Compton College Farmers Market
1111 E Artesia Blvd.
Compton, 90221
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.8774785, -118.2098293

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385620
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
10369440
Event Main Image

Gloria Molina Grand Park Wellness Break

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Wellness Break offers both a yoga series and a Wild Card experience. The outdoor yoga series invites all to restoration and reinvigoration practices intended to relieve the body, mind, and spirit. 

 

  • Every Wednesday and Friday – Yoga classes for all levels from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  • No mat! No problem. Yoga mats and shade is provided. We got you covered!
  • The classes are free and open to all ages, including leashed pets!

 

From March to August, park goers can try something new through the Wild Card series, exploring various exercise modalities to learn something new, from Zumba to Tai Chi.
Website Link
grandparkla.org/wellnessbreak
Event Date
-
Event Location

Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0562861, -118.2467294

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-972-8080
Event ID
10385331
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A MOMENTOUS MOMENT IN TIME OF PASSAGE AND LANDING

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
This mural celebrates the journeys that diasporic communities have undertaken when leaving their homelands to find new places to nest. Muralist Dave Young Kim’s work imagines over 30 birds traveling together in harmonious flight. Each bird pictured here is an official national bird from Asia and the Pacific Islands, representing the diverse communities who now call Southern California home.

 

Website Link
pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/exhibitions/current
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
Check the website for ticket prices
Event ID
10380772
Event Main Image

Fiesta Hermosa

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
For 54 years, Fiesta has been filling Hermosa’s streets with art, music, and fun. Fiesta de las Artes, as it was originally named, celebrated artisan culture and welcomed visitors from all around to the beach to shop and enjoy the art. For more than a decade, Fiesta has been known as Southern California’s largest beachside arts and craft festival. But we in Hermosa like to think of Fiesta simply as a treasured tradition.
Website Link
fiestahermosa.net/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Downtown Hermosa Beach
Intersection of Valley Drive and Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.864623, -118.3954691

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385814
Event Main Image

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

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free-reservations required
Contact Phone
(661) 435-6493
Event ID
10356363
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Mineo Mizuno: Homage to Nature

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Mineo Mizuno presents a site-specific sculpture crafted from fallen timber gathered in the Sierra Nevada forests. The work explores the fragility of Earth’s ecosystem, highlighting both the destruction of forests and their potential for regeneration. Utilizing yakisugi (shou sugi), a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation, the charred surfaces of the reclaimed timbers symbolize fire’s destructive and transformative power. 
Website Link
huntington.org/exhibition/mineo-mizuno-homage-nature
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.1286148, -118.1119058

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10368212
Event Main Image

JAPANESE HERITAGE SHOYA HOUSE

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience a restored 18th-century Japanese home and agricultural compound, offering a glimpse into rural life 300 years ago. Built around 1700, this 3,000-square-foot residence served as the center of village life in Marugame, Japan.
Website Link
huntington.org/japanese-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
10381752
Event Main Image

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

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices, Advance Reservations required
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382551
Event Main Image

Butterfly Pavilion

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Walk among beautiful butterflies in our seasonal Butterfly Pavilion. This springtime exhibition features hundreds of butterflies, colorful native plants, and plenty of natural light to help you see butterflies shimmer. With lots of flight space and a variety of resting spots, come get one of the best views of these amazing insects.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0170769, -118.2886818

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check website for prices - Reservations are required for the Butterfly Pavilion
Event ID
10385105
Event Main Image
Outdoor