Daytime

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
10382891
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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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383328
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Unsuk Chin & Brahms’ Double Concerto Seoul Festival

Event Type
Culture & Community
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Unsuk Chin’s haunting Clarinet Concerto and a Brahms showpiece for two rising South Korean stars. Herbert von Karajan Award-winning conductor Hankyeol Yoon leads the LA Phil in a world premiere by Whan Ri-Ahn followed by Han Kim performing Unsuk Chin’s Clarinet Concerto, which was called “a musical, out-of-body experience” by the Financial Times.
Website Link
laphil.com/events/performances
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
See event website
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10383141
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STORRIER STEARNS JAPANESE GARDEN

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
This Japanese garden features a light hill-scape, pond, cascading 25-foot waterfall, and a formal teahouse designed by Kinzuchi Fujii. The garden is considered by many to be a masterwork, demonstrating the adaptability of Japanese culture in modern America.

 

Fridays and Saturdays, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $15, Register in advance at the website
Website Link
japanesegardenpasadena.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden
270 Arlington Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1279069, -118.1560162

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Contact Phone
626,399.1721
Event ID
10382459
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R+J at the Hollywood Fringe

Event Type
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
“Two households, both alike in dignity / In Verona Beach, CA where we lay our scene . . .” Witness R+J, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Retaining Shakespeare’s words, this production focuses on the issues facing queer youth in our society.
Website Link
hollywoodfringe.org/projects/11348
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Zephyr Theatre (WeHo)
7456 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90046
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0833294, -118.3525728

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
(661) 670-8328
Event ID
10389039
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Creative Writing Group

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for fellowship, feedback, and snacks. Meetings start out with a short writing prompt exercise, then writers are invited to share up to five pages of their work for feedback from the group. Whether you are just starting out or well on your way to glory, join us and banish (at least temporarily) those Lonely Writer Blues!

 

Please RSVP by emailing fiction@lapl.org.

Website Link
https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/creative-writing-group
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles Central Library – Meeting Room B
630 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0506708, -118.2551963

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213.228.7000
Event ID
10355376
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The Silence

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

Rachel Bridges explores her Filipino and newly discovered Chinese heritage through painting, using family photos, public archives, and historical sources to reconstruct her family’s past. As a second-generation Filipina American, Bridges was unaware of her Chinese ancestry until recently, despite subtle clues like the use of Chinese spices in her family’s Philippine meals. Through this exhibition, she examines colonial influences and the impact of lost histories on personal identity.

Website Link
artintheparkla.org
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
10383103
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STAR PARTIES AT GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there is always something to see.
Website Link
griffithobservatory.org/visit/calendar/star-parties
Event Date
-
Event Location

Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Rd
Los Angeles, 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1183426, -118.3004397

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-473-0800
Event ID
10384011
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Pride in the Park: Our 4th Annual Queer Family Picnic

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Grab the kids and bring a blanket! This is a chill, family event, relaxing in the grass, connecting with neighbors, and catching up with old friends.  Adams Square is a great, intimate, neighborhood park, a perfect chill setting for the criminally normal.  A playground for the kids, a craft table, and lots of other activities you can learn about along the way on our Instagram page, @glendaleout
Website Link
glendaleout.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

Adams Square Mini Park
1020 E Palmer Ave.
glendale, CA 91205
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1324055, -118.2421321

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142670
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The Ugly Duckling

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Storybook Theatre’s fun-filled version of the famous story has lots of singing, dancing, and audience participation…and even a comical ballet…as the Ugly Duckling learns valuable lessons from the audience, Mama Duck and her companion dog, as she transforms into a beautiful swan right before your eyes.  
Website Link
theatrewest.org/storybook-theatre
Event Date
-
Event Location

Theatre West
3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West
Los Angeles, CA 90068
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1308243, -118.3510826

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Contact Phone
323.851.7977
Event ID
10349317
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Daytime