Festival Guide

Jersey Boys

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience the rise to fame of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. Jersey Boys follows the legendary 1960s rock ‘n’ roll group The Four Seasons as they work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. With unforgettable hits like “Sherry” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” Jersey Boys will take you on a nostalgic trip through the lives of these music legends as they navigate fame, friendship, and the music industry.
Website Link
musical.org/events/jersey-boys/
Event Date
Event Location

Musical Theatre West
4350 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, 90804
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7750742, -118.1418029

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
562. 856.1999
Event ID
10355446
Event Main Image

Nancy Baker Cahill: CORPUS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
New media artist Nancy Baker Cahill’s CORPUS (2022/2024) is a monumental virtual sculpture that imagines a future of blended, embodied entanglement between human, machine, flora, and microbiome. The towering Augmented Reality (AR) figure is a glowing, dynamic body that blurs the boundaries between the digital and physical world. Anchored on the Hammer’s sculpture terrace located on Wilshire Boulevard,  CORPUS will be viewable only through iPhone 6s and above, or Android 7.0 and above, on the 4th Wall app
Website Link
hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/2024/nancy-baker-cahill-corpus
Event Date
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0591217, -118.4436674

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.443.7000
Event ID
10355552
Event Main Image

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
10349303
Event Main Image

Victorian Christmas

Event Type
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Christmas Holiday display of our finest antiques, Santa Clauses, angels, choir boys, and village scenes that depict Dickens’s Victorian Christmas. Our Christmas tree will be decorated with our collection of antique ornaments and there will be a display of vintage Christmas cards.

Event Date
-
Event Location

Grier Musser Museum
403 S. Bonnie Brae Street
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0610329, -118.2711096

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Contact Phone
213-413-1814
Event ID
10325205
Event Main Image

Asian American Expo LA 2025

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Asian American Expo features 7 large exhibition halls, over 1,000 vendors, 9 non-stop performance stages, and 3 distinctly unique food courts. The Asian American Expo is hosted at the beginning of each year to celebrate the coming of the Lunar New Year Festival, with the goal of recreating the New Year celebrations found across Asia.
Website Link
asianamericanexpo.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Fairplex
2118 N White Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.087107, -117.763224

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$20
Event ID
10355451
Event Main Image

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Musical

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Musical splashes onto the stage with a song to sing! Join Lyle as he and his new human friends face their fears and find their voices. Inspired by Bernard Waber’s much-loved picture books, this lively musical features new music by EGOT-winning composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land). A celebration for the whole family, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Musical is packed with humor, heart, and showstopping tunes that will have audiences of all ages roaring with song.  

 

 AGES: 5 – 12 YR OLDS + FAMILIES Two shows on Saturday and Sundays at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Website Link
pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/lyle-lyle-crocodile/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Pasadena Playhouse
39 S. El Molino Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1451149, -118.137375

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
626-356-7529
Event ID
10355516
Event Main Image

A GREAT DAY IN SOUTH LA

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

Explore South LA’s Black history on a guided 4-hour van tour. Visit iconic neighborhoods, hear untold stories, and support local businesses. Tours run on Saturdays, offering an enriching, off-the-beaten-path experience celebrating culture, history, and community impact. Perfect for visitors of all ages.

Website Link
agreatdayinsouthla.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Tour Starts on Crenshaw
3860 S Crenshaw Blvd Suite 103
Los Angeles, 90008
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0164339, -118.3350537

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
818.252.9169
Event ID
10350914
Event Main Image

SS Lane Victory, National Historic Landmark

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
As a nationally recognized historic landmark, the S.S. Lane Victory serves as a living museum and memorial to the service and sacrifices of all Merchant Marine sailors and Navy Armed Guardsmen.
Website Link
lanevictory.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

SS Lane Victory
Berth 52, 2400 Miner Street
San Pedro, 90731
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7234922, -118.2761167

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See website for ticket prices.
Event ID
10349160
Event Main Image

Undiscovered Chinatown Walking Tour

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Visit a temple, an herbal shop, art galleries, antique stores, and more when guided to the unique treasures–not to mention great bargains–to be found in Chinatown. The walking tour will take visitors to a number of off-the-beaten-track points of interest, and will guide those interested in shopping to some of Chinatown’s best bargains and its trendiest shops.
Website Link
chinatownla.com/events
Event Date
-
Event Location

Chinatown
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0522342, -118.2436849

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Event ID
10349415
Event Main Image

Crenshaw Farmers Market

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

Produced by Food Access LA, the Crenshaw Farmers’ Market serves diverse neighborhoods, including Angeles Mesa, Hyde Park, Leimert Park, View Park/Windsor Hills, and Baldwin Hills.

Every Saturday, the Market features a dozen local farmers and over two dozen food and artisan vendors who bring a diverse selection of local produce, spices, sprouts, breads, nuts, baked goods, and fresh flowers each week. The market also hosts monthly events, including cooking demonstrations, tastings, and children’s activities.

You can use your CalFresh EBT card and WIC checks at the Crenshaw Farmers Market. Additionally, we offer Market Match, which doubles CalFresh by up to $10 per day. Stop by the information booth to receive extra dollars to spend at the market!

The Crenshaw Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 10 am-3 pm, rain or shine, and is located in the AFIBA Center (Fire Station 54) parking lot at 5730 Crenshaw Boulevard, off of Crenshaw and Slauson, adjacent to U.S. Bank.

 

Website Link
foodaccessla.org/crenshaw-farmers-market
Event Date
-
Event Location

Crenshaw Farmers’ Market
5730 Crenshaw Boulevard, (Fire Station 54) parking lot
Los Angeles, 90043
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9900079, -118.3302813

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10295445
Event Main Image
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