Festival Guide

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

The Downtown Pomona Arts Colony has an art walk every second Saturday of the month that bring big crowds to stroll the streets. Over a dozen galleries host receptions and open houses to showcase their latest exhibits and artists. Enjoy music, food, wine.

Event Date
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Event Location

Downtown Pomona
West 2nd Street and Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0578408, -117.750234
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10284586
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
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.

Star Parties are on the second or third Saturdays of the month. Check the website to confirm the dates.

Event Date
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Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.1183426, -118.3004397
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-473-0800
Event ID
10317590
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join us for the return of the Natsumatsuri Festival, our annual summer celebration featuring free cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages.
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0492315, -118.239116
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
136964
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Create fun memories during summer vacation with a free tour of The Music Center’s sprawling campus. The 90-minute tours encompass The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

 

Tuesdays – Fridays, 11:00 a.m., Saturdays – Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

Event Date
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Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0553468, -118.2499213
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10318077
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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.

 

Event Date
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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
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10295416
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.

 

Open Daily,  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1278618, -118.1094516
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$13 – $36
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10288363
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join the Aquarium for its twentieth annual Pacific Island Festival. This festival features traditional music and dance, cultural displays, and craft demonstrations and celebrates Pacific Islander cultures, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Tongan, Chamorro, Marshallese, and Māori.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7621679, -118.196966
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
562.590.3100
Event ID
10319280
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Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Lively Saturdays with live music, food vendors, and fresh produce, every week in Canoga Park.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Canoga Park
between Sherman Way & Wyandotte Street
Canoga Park, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.200275, -118.597206
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10317530
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Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Celebrating community, culture, and the place so many see as home. – The Nisei Week Japanese Festival is cultural event held in the historic Little Tokyo District of Downtown Los Angeles. We are proud to be one of the longest running ethnic festivals in the United States. Check the website for a listing of Nisei Week events.
Event Date
Event Location

Little Tokyo
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0653347, -118.243891
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Many of the events are free
Event ID
10322674
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Event Type
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

The Hollywood Bowl is the summer venue for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Nearly 80 concerts are presented during summer each year, including orchestral, jazz, popular, and world music.

Event Date
Event Location

Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1127392, -118.3388562
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Event ID
10318775
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