Outdoor

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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382828
Event Main Image

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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382889
Event Main Image

Latin Jazz Sessions

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

Join the weekly Latin Jazz Sessions, led by Matthew Hernandez, for an introduction to various Latin music styles, including cha-cha, boleros, salsa, cumbia, and merengue. Open to all ages, these sessions provide sheet music and drumming pattern worksheets. No prior musical experience is necessary, and instruments are available for use.

Website Link
artintheparkla.org/event/latin-jazz-sessions-54/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Art in the Park
5568 Via Marisol Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90042
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1048451, -118.1882138

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(323) 397-5718
Event ID
10383169
Event Main Image

Hollywood Fringe Festival

Event Type
Culture & Community
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Film
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Celebrate 15 years of groundbreaking, independent theater at the Hollywood Fringe Festival! Come experience hundreds of live and live streamed performances showcasing diverse voices and fresh talent from around the world.

This milestone year invites audiences to explore bold storytelling and innovative performances across every genre imaginable. With most tickets priced around $15, the festival makes discovering the next wave of talent accessible to everyone. Join the celebration from June 12 to June 29, 2025!

Preview Performances June 5 to June 8.  Opening Night Party June 11!

Programming and tickets

Visit hollywoodfringe.org/ for program schedule and tickets!

Parking

Parking at Ovation Hollywood is $3 for 4 hours with validation from Hollywood Fringe HQ. Hollywood Fringe HQ is also easily accessible from the Metro B Line Hollywood/Highland stop!

Website Link
https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Hollywood Fringe HQ
6801 Hollywood Blvd #109
Los Angeles, 90028
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1022682, -118.3403664

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/shows
Contact Phone
(323)455-4585
Event ID
142896
Event Main Image

Tour of the Historic Lanterman House

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

Discover the architectural charm of the Lanterman House, a historic site surrounded by patios and featuring thirty-two French doors. Guided tours, led by knowledgeable docents, last about 75 minutes and start from the Visitor Center. The venue offers free parking, but note that the house is not air-conditioned.

 

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Website Link
eventbrite.com/e/tour-of-the-historic-lanterman-house-tickets-965550998027
Event Date
-
Event Location

Lanterman House
4420 Encinas Dr,
La Cañada Flintridge, 91011
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2046879, -118.2059131

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$8
Event ID
10356264
Event Main Image

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

tags

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

tags

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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-972-8080
Event ID
10385331
Event Main Image

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
Outdoor