Daytime

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

Stockholm-based artist Lap-See Lam presents “Tales of the Altersea” (2023), an immersive video installation inspired by the ruins of a dragon-shaped ship visible from her art school studio. The ship, which sailed from Shanghai to Gothenburg in 1990 intending to serve Chinese cuisine to European patrons, was eventually abandoned. Lam’s work explores themes of loss, memory, and resilience, utilizing the vessel’s history as a narrative foundation.

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Event Location

Hammer Museum, UCLA
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0591217, -118.4436674
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.443.7000
Event ID
10381167
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Communities of color are often the populations most vulnerable to the toxic effects of industrial waste and soil contamination. Sinks: Places We Call Home, highlights the environmental disparities created by manufacturing sites in two communities near Self Help Graphics: the Exide battery plant in Vernon and the former Athens Tank Farm (Exxon Mobil) site in Willowbrook.
Event Date
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Event Location

Luckman Fine Arts Complex
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0620391, -118.1736587
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.343.6600
Event ID
10334212
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

In 2019, Lawson answered more than 1,000 questions in his Story File so that future generations can continue conversing with him to learn about his legacy. What would you like to ask Lawson?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Adults – $16, Seniors and Youth – $9, Members and Children under 5 – Free

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Event Location

Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0492315, -118.239116
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$9 – $16
Event ID
10313104
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Experience the interior of Hollyhock House at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Docents are on hand to provide information and answer questions. Guidebooks are also available for visitors to use in the house.

Tickets on sale now through January. Tickets for February will be released in December. If it says NO EVENTS on the purchasing calendar that indicates tours are sold out for that date or Hollyhock House is closed. Questions? Email hollyhockhouse@lacity.org.

Event Date
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Event Location

Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1016853, -118.294533
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free – $7
Contact Phone
323.913.4031
Event ID
10281756
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Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

The Watts Towers Tour Guide Program offers visitors a unique and in-depth look at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Participants will be guided by knowledgeable tour guides through the towers, learning about the history, cultural significance, and artistic processes involved in their creation. The tour, which is the only way to gain access to the towers, will last approximately 30 minutes and highlight the life of Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the towers over a

33-year period, and the cultural and social context of the Watts neighborhood in which they stand. The tour also includes a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center, where visitors can see rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts for the Towers. With this program, visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the Watts Towers as a masterpiece of folk art and a symbol of resilience and community spirit.

Event Date
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Event Location

Watts Towers Arts Center Campus
1727 E. 107th St
Watts, CA 90002
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9388723, -118.2419457
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free – $7
Contact Phone
213.847.4646,
Event ID
10281149
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 $3 Bill celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists in the last century. From pioneers who explored sexual and gender identity in the first half of the 20th century, through the liberation movements and the horrors of the HIV/AIDS epidemics, to today’s more inclusive and expansive understanding of gender, $3 Bill presents a journey of resilience, pride, and beauty. Tuesdays – Thursdays & Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Event Date
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Event Location

The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0790007, -118.4751191
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310-440-7300
Event ID
10389137
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Since the mid-19th century, photography has served as a powerful tool for examining concepts of gender, sexuality, and self-expression. As a transformative force, its capacity to reproduce images has played a pivotal role in the gradual proliferation of homosocial, homoerotic, and homosexual imagery. Despite periods of severe homophobia, when many queer photographs were suppressed or destroyed, this exhibition brings together a variety of evidence to explore the medium’s profound role in shaping and affirming the vibrant tapestry of the LGBTQ+ community.
Event Date
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Event Location

The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0790007, -118.4751191
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310-440-7300
Event ID
10389208
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The exhibition showcases over thirty works from Jeffrey Gibson, first presented at the 60th Venice Biennale, where he was the first Indigenous artist to represent the U.S. solo. His work integrates influences such as Indigenous artistic traditions, American political documents, and pop music to critique historical narratives while celebrating community strength and joy.

 

Tuesday & Wednesday & Friday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Event Date
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Event Location

The Broad
221 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0544669, -118.2505609
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10384098
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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.
Event Date
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Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
33.864623, -118.3954691
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385829
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture” is an upcoming exhibition at Forest Lawn Museum that features the work of more than 20 contemporary artists and historical self-portraits. The exhibition probes the limits of self-portraiture and examines the concept of visually representing the self. “Persona” features paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, fused glass, textile art, illustrations, and more!
Event Date
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Event Location

Forest Lawn Museum
1712 S. Glendale Ave
Glendale, 91205
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1246616, -118.2515589
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10386237
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