Festival Guide

Before You Now: Capturing the Self in Portraiture

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Before You Now focuses on the enduring theme of the artist’s self-portrait, as seen in a selection of works from LACMA’s collections of photographs, prints, drawings, videos, and installation art. Primarily featuring contemporary makers, the exhibition is an introduction to seeing American artists as they see themselves, or as they want to be seen by their public. Over 50 artists—including Laura Aguilar, Kwame Brathwaite, Kalli Arte Collective, Roger Shimomura, Cindy Sherman, Rodrigo Valenzuela, and June Wayne.
Website Link
fairplex.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Millard Sheets Art Center at the Fairplex in Pomona
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0809612, -117.7651993

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
909.865.4161
Event ID
10383997
Event Main Image

GOOSE BUMPS! THE SCIENCE OF FEAR

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
What are you afraid of? Why do our hearts race, our knees shake, and our bodies sweat when we are scared? Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear explores this universal emotion that can save our lives. Through fun, interactive challenges, like the Fear Challenge Course, experience fear in a safe environment and discover the science behind our physical and emotional responses.
Website Link
californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/goose-bumps-the-science-of-fear
Event Date
-
Event Location

California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0157877, -118.2862095

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-600-9654
Event ID
10383816
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid x CAMP

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Dive into a world of wonder at CAMP and Disney’s The Little Mermaid immersive experience. Behind CAMP’s Magic Door is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience where families can climb, slide, sing, dance, and play in the world of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

 

Friday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Website Link
camp.com/locations/los-angeles
Event Date
Event Location

CAMP Los Angeles
Westfield Century City, 2nd Floor, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90067
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0586592, -118.4190309

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the Website for ticket prices
Event ID
10355830
Event Main Image

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Film
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles showcases a vibrant selection of films from South Asia and its diasporas. The festival features narrative and documentary features, short films, and animated works, highlighting the rich diversity of Indian cinema. In addition to film screenings, IFFLA hosts Industry Days on May 8 and 9, offering masterclasses, panels, and networking opportunities for filmmakers and industry professionals. Passes are available for purchase, providing access to various events and screenings throughout the festival.
Website Link
indianfilmfestival.org
Event Date
Event Location

Landmark Theatres Sunset
8000 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, 90046
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0977093, -118.3651435

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Various pass options available; see event website
Event ID
10383266
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Furlough’s Paradise

Event Type
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

A.K. Payne’s award-winning play, “Furlough’s Paradise,” directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden, features a poignant narrative of cousins Sade and Mina who reunite in their childhood town for a family funeral. Sade, on a brief prison furlough, and Mina, taking a break from her West Coast life, confront their past and envision a hopeful future together.

Website Link
geffenplayhouse.org
Event Date
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0635118, -118.4443932

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Contact Phone
310.208.5454
Event ID
10383278
Event Main Image

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
10383298
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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
10383970
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Cécile McLorin Salvant

Event Type
Culture & Community
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Experience the enchanting vocals of Cécile McLorin Salvant, a three-time Grammy Award-winning jazz artist and MacArthur ‘Genius’ Award recipient. Known for her unique voice and deep musicality, Salvant masterfully weaves together elements of vaudeville, blues, jazz, baroque, and folk music. Her storytelling prowess brings to life powerful narratives and forgotten songs, offering audiences a rich tapestry of cultural connections. Don’t miss this captivating performance that showcases her incredible range and versatility.

Website Link
cap.ucla.edu/event/cecile-mclorin-salvant-0
Event Date
-
Event Location

Royce Hall, UCLA
340 Royce Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90095
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0728242, -118.4421682

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Contact Phone
310.825.2101
Event ID
142162
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LAST NIGHT AT MIKELL’S

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
James Baldwin is writing himself into bad health. After two heart attacks, the author returns to New York City for some rest, relaxation and much-needed TLC. First on his itinerary is the iconic jazz club Mikell’s, a favorite hangout, where his brother David tends bar. But things have changed. Mikell’s is closing, and his entourage this night consists of just Maya Angelou and Miles Davis. What’s intended as a celebration turns into an Irish wake for the not-yet deceased, instigated by Miles as James impulsively, on the spot, starts writing an elegy to his beloved old joint. It’s time to par-taayy!!
Website Link
therobeytheatrecompany.org/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0466405, -118.2496756

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Contact Phone
213.489.0994
Event ID
10356173
Event Main Image

The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds

Event Type
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds, a meta-theatrical work written by the real Rickérby Hinds, was commissioned by Latino Theater Company and developed in the company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group. An Afro Latino playwright, blocked by the challenge of writing what he believes will be his final play, summons characters from some of his previous plays for inspiration — only to confront chaos, comedy and a deeper understanding of his identity and the true meaning of success. Check the website for ticket prices.
Website Link
latinotheaterco.org/2025season
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0466405, -118.2496756

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices.
Contact Phone
213.489.0994
Event ID
10356201
Event Main Image
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