Festival Guide

Event Type
Family Activity
Film
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

The Acadmy Museum presents the Film Series Beware the Elements! Natural Disasters on Film

Following a summer of record-breaking heatwaves, extreme wildfires, historic floods, and a truly unprecedented “hurriquake,” we find the perilous realities of climate change increasingly impacting our daily lives. This screening series considers natural disasters through our planet’s primary elements—earth, wind, water, and fire—and seeks to highlight key moments in the history of the disaster film genre as a source of entertainment and portrayal of science, and as a tool to raise our collective consciousness about science-based solutions to the mounting global climate crisis. Click the here to see the featured films selected for this series. The film series runs between January 4th to January 28, 2024.
Event Date
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Event Location

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0633867, -118.3608799
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$5 – $10
Contact Phone
323.930.3000
Event ID
10287517
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Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
West Coast’s premier smooth jazz event features the newest and best in smooth jazz. Jazz fans from around the country flock to Avalon for this event year after year. Over 30 top recording artists are scheduled to perform at the festival, which always takes place in October.
Event Date
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Event Location

Avalon Ballroom
1 Casino Way
Avalon, Catalina Island, CA
United States

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Purchase tickets at website
Event ID
10336881
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Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Valley Cultural Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Nithya Raman, the Los Angeles City Councilmember for the 4th District, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Fall Festival. This one-day event will take place at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.

The Fall Festival will feature a vibrant blend of family-friendly activities and live entertainment. Children will enjoy a dedicated area filled with fun, including pumpkin painting, and a claw machine packed with toys. For fans of Taylor Swift, a designated area will offer the chance to create friendship bracelets while listening to “Blank Space,” a tribute band celebrating the pop star. Later in the evening, festival-goers can groove to the energetic sounds of “Locked Out of Heaven,” a dynamic Bruno Mars tribute band.

The event will also showcase a variety of local small business vendors, offering a range of unique products and services. Food trucks will be on-site, serving an assortment of delectable options to satisfy every palate.

At the heart of our mission, Valley Cultural Foundation is committed to celebrating the rich tapestry of talent, community, business, and education. We achieve this by curating live entertainment programs and events in the arts, bringing our diverse community together in the spirit of creativity and unity.

Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park is located at 14201 Huston Street in Sherman Oaks, CA. The concerts will be held between the pool and Houston Street; please look for the tents and the stage. Parking is located around the park and within the two park parking lots.

Support for this program was provided through the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Arts Development Fee Program

Event Date
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Event Location

Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park
14201 Huston St.
Sherman Oaks, 91423
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1601133, -118.4422436
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(818) 783-5122
Event ID
139598
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
This exhibition tells the story of a mid-20th-century collaboration between artists and engineers to form the group Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.). E.A.T.’s events integrated art, theater, multi-sensory environments, and groundbreaking technology. The group’s pioneering efforts to facilitate communication and collaboration pushed its programs beyond the art world, laying the path for new technological innovations.

 

Tuesdays – Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Event Date
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Event Location

The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0790329, -118.4751057
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free, Reserve tickets in advance
Contact Phone
(310) 440-7300
Event ID
10322798
Event Main Image
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
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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
10288416
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Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

LéaLA, the premier Spanish Book Fair & Literary Festival, returns from September 19-22, 2024, at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes located at 501 N. Main Street in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Organized by the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA, this year’s event, themed Building Peace Together, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich traditions, language, and culture of the Latino community through literature, art, and intellectual dialogue.

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, LéaLA will highlight the profound influence of Latino heritage on global literature and culture. The event will feature a wide range of activities for all ages, including author discussions, poetry readings, film screenings, and children’s workshops. Highlights include the opening event, El Mariachi, where Juan Villoro will read his story of the same name, and a special screening celebrating the 20th anniversary of A Day Without a Mexican, with filmmakers Yareli Arizmendi and Sergio Arau in attendance. Guests will also enjoy comedy, gastronomy, and thought-provoking discussions on literature and contemporary issues.

“We invite you to join LéaLA in celebrating our Latin roots, which form a bond stronger than nationalities and unite us under a shared identity: the Spanish language,” said Marisol Schulz Manaut, Executive Director of LéaLA. “This year, as we observe Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to showcase the cultural wealth and literary talent of the Spanish-speaking world.” Notable participants include Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Cristina Rivera Garza, cartoonists Jis & Trino, and writers Rosa Beltrán, Évolet Aceves, Benito Taibo, and Élmer Mendoza. This year, LéaLA will host over 40
publishers offering a wide selection of Spanish-language titles, further enriching the festival’s offerings.

Join us in this vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month through Spanish literature and culture! All activities are FREE and open to the public.

La Feria del Libro en Español y Festival Literario de Los Ángeles

La Feria del Libro en Español y Festival Literario LéaLA 2024 regresa este verano en uno de los lugares más emblemáticos de Los Ángeles, LA Plaza de la Cultura y las Artes. Durante cuatro días tendremos a las voces más importantes de nuestro idioma en diálogos abiertos a todo público.

Con el objetivo de continuar y fortalecer sus programas de difusión de la cultura y las artes para la comunidad de origen latino en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, California, la Fundación Universidad de Guadalajara USA realizará durante cuatro días en septiembre un festival literario a manera de foro abierto a las ideas y la reflexión.

LéaLA 2024 tiene como propósito la promoción de la lectura y el libro en español, así como el reconocimiento a la cultura y costumbres de la comunidad latina en Estados Unidos de Norteamérica, una población que cada vez adquiere más importancia a nivel cultural, político y económico.

Asimismo, habrá sesiones de lectura de poesía, sesiones de discusión académica y talleres infantiles a cargo del programa Letras para volar de la Universidad de Guadalajara.

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, en el corazón histórico de Los Ángeles, será la sede de todas las actividades que se realizarán del 19 al 22 de septiembre, con acceso gratuito.

Los libros de los autores participantes y una selección de títulos de interés en español para todas las edades estarán a disposición del público gracias a la participación de la Librería Carlos Fuentes de la Universidad de Guadalajara.

LéaLA 2024 es organizado por la Fundación Universidad de Guadalajara USA, con el apoyo del Legado Grodman y la colaboración del Consulado General de México en Los Ángeles, la Asociación de Egresados de la Universidad de Guadalajara en Los Ángeles, así como varias instituciones públicas y privadas de ambos lados de la frontera.

Event Date
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Event Location

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 N Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0564554, -118.2398448
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(213) 542-6259
Event ID
10335782
Event Main Image
Event Type
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience car-free open streets at our 56th event, CicLAvia—Heart of LA. Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating. All ages and abilities are welcome. Check the website for a detailed map of the open streets.
Event Date
Event Location

Heart of Los Angeles
United States

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
138913
Event Main Image
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
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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
10319344
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

The Atwater Village Farmers Market features over two dozen of Southern California’s best local farms, showcasing their diverse range of organic herbs and lettuces. Additionally, there are various local food vendors offering a wide selection of specialty food items like salsa, hummus, tamales, and more. The market is a family-friendly event, with live entertainment provided by local musicians.

Event Date
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Event Location

Attwater Village Farmers Market
3528 Larga Avenue
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.117499, -118.260383
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10316860
Event Main Image
Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market. On the second Sunday of every month, experience over 2,500 vendors full of antiques, vintage clothing, local art, and specialty products. The legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market is celebrating over 45 years of continued success. The flea market attracts 20,000 buyers, including celebrities and interior designers. Concession stands are sprinkled throughout the market, offering food and drinks.
Event Date
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Event Location

Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1606364, -118.1674865
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$12 – $20
Event ID
10284600
Event Main Image