Outdoor

STROLLER WALKS – FERN DELL NATURE CENTER

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
At the border of the Hollywood Hills and Los Feliz neighborhoods lies a captivating, tree-shaded half-mile trail in Griffith Park. This scenic route meanders along a trickling stream adorned with picturesque ponds, offering a delightful experience for your stroller walk.
Website Link
laparks.org
Event Date
Event Location

Fern Dell Nature Center
5375 Red Oak Dr.
Los Angeles, 90068
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1128224, -118.3077239

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10384960
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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
10382821
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
10382882
Event Main Image

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

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Varies
Event ID
10383991
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
10383168
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
10356262
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
10380768
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
10385808
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
10356358
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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
10368207
Event Main Image
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