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Robert Mapplethorpe Papers and Photographs Archive

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The archive is now available to researchers. It spans the artist’s career from his student days at Pratt Institute in the 1960s through his more well-known photographs from the 1980s. The archive includes sculpture and assemblages, collages, cut-outs, early drawings and paintings, Polaroids, and examples of large-format photographic prints of flowers, portraits, nudes, and sadomasochistic subjects.
Website Link
getty.edu/research/collections/collection/113Y6W
Event Date
Event Location

Online at the Getty Center
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.440.7300
Event ID
10388912
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LGBTQ+ PRIDE AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The LGBTQ+ Pride at Los Angeles County Library has a selection of resources and materials that inform about and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles County and beyond. The scope encompasses academic materials, poetry, film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers.
Website Link
lacountylibrary.org/pride
Event Date
Event Location

Online – Los Angeles County Library
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0522342, -118.2436849

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10388973
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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
10383362
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Pageant of the Masters: Gold Coast – Treasures of California

Event Type
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
  Experience the 2025 Pageant of the Masters production, “Gold Coast: Treasures of California,” an unforgettable journey through the state’s rich artistic heritage. Witness tableaux vivants (living pictures) as real people recreate classical and contemporary works of art, celebrating masterpieces from California’s most prestigious museums.
Website Link
foapom.com/pageant-of-the-masters/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Irvine Bowl
650 LAGUNA CANYON RD
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
United States

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Contact Phone
949-715-4859
Event ID
10390114
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Paul Simon in Concert

Event Type
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience a rare, intimate evening with Paul Simon as he performs the live debut of his critically acclaimed Seven Psalms along with a selection of his timeless classics. Join us for five nights at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall for this unforgettable musical event.
Website Link
musiccenter.org/tickets-free-events/lease-events/paul-simon-in-concert/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0554362, -118.24994

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10390845

LA Wildfire Tickets – for the Geffen Playhouse

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 Geffen Playhouse offers complimentary tickets to firefighters, first responders, and individuals impacted by wildfires for performances in the 2024/2025 season. This initiative aims to provide a night of entertainment and respite to those affected. Eligible individuals can reserve tickets for the upcoming show, “The Reservoir” (June 18 – July 20, 2025).  
Website Link
geffenplayhouse.org/tickets/discounted-tickets/wildfire-tickets/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Geffen Playhouse
10886 Le Conte Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0635118, -118.4443932

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Complimentary tickets to firefighters, first responders,
Contact Phone
310.208.5454
Event ID
10390234
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Summer 1993 / System Crasher

Event Type
Film
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join the UCLA Film & Television Archive for a double feature screening of Summer 1993 and System Crasher. Summer 1993 (Spain, 2017) follows young Frida as she navigates grief and adaptation after her mother’s death, moving to rural Catalonia. System Crasher (Germany, 2019) portrays the turbulent journey of nine-year-old Benni through the foster care system, highlighting the challenges of addressing childhood trauma. Both films offer poignant explorations of resilience and healing.
Website Link
cinema.ucla.edu/events/summer-1993-system-crasher
Event Date
-
Event Location

Billy Wilder Theater, UCLA Film & Television Archive
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
Event ID
142032
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Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Theater under the stars! This summer the fully staged productions of Love’s Labour’s Lost (Shakespeare) and Doctor Faustus ( Marlowe) is presented by the stellar classical actors of Independent Shakespeare Co. Broadway World says “ISC delivers a rousing good time whenever they strut their stuff!” Pack a picnic, grab your friends and family by the hand and meet us in the iconic Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Performances are free and open to the public!

Show times:

  • Love’s Labour’s Lost  Wednesdays through Sundays, from June 25 to July 27, at 7:00 p.m.(No performance July 4th).
  • Doctor Faustus Wednesdays through Sundays, from August 6 to August 31, at 7:00 p.m.
To learn more about the two plays, the cast, and to volunteer, visit indieshakes.org/. Image removed.Jacqueline Misaye and Brent Charles. Photo Mike Ditz. Image removed.Isaac Ybarra and David Melville. Photo: Mike Ditz.  
Website Link
iscla.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

Old Zoo in Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.145026, -118.2937784

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10389076
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Yoga at Dockweiler Beach

Event Type
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Learn the fundamentals of yoga with Instructor David Lilly in a friendly and supportive environment. The program aims to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being.

Website Link
beaches.lacounty.gov
Event Date
-
Event Location

Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar
Playa del Rey, 90293
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9224286, -118.4319057

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385278
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PARKS AFTER DARK MOVIES AND CONCERTS

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Film
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Parks After Dark returns for summer with activities at 34 Los Angeles County parks. Bring your family and friends to an LA County Parks location for summer concerts, movie nights, and various free programs.
Website Link
parks.lacounty.gov/pad
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles County Parks
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0549076, -118.242643

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10390861
Event Main Image
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