Festival Guide

DAY OF THE ANCESTORS: FESTIVAL OF MASKS FESTIVAL

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Leimert Park’s Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks is an annual celebration of our ancestors and an invocation for the South-Central Los Angeles community. The Festival of Masks is a multicultural, multigenerational, and multimedia arts event that champions the vast identities of the African diaspora.
Website Link
lacommons.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

Leimert Park Village Plaza,
W. 43rd Place between Degnan and Leimert Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0042745, -118.3310122

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142866
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THE MUSIC CENTER TOURS

Event Type
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. Check the website to confirm tour dates. Tuesdays – Fridays, 11:00 a.m. Saturdays – Sundays, 10:15 a.m.
Website Link
musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/tours/the-music-center-symphonian-tours tours
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0553468, -118.2499213

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10385456
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Getty Family Festival – Rainbow Vision: Family Workshop

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Make a spectroscope and bend white light into the seven different colors of the rainbow while exploring the art and science of prisms, light diffraction, and the visible color spectrum.  
Website Link
getty.edu/calendar/family-rainbow-vision/
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0790007, -118.4751191

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free, A timed-entry reservation is required
Contact Phone
310-440-7300
Event ID
10385745
Event Main Image

Jeffrey Gibson: This Is the Place I Was Telling You About

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.
Website Link
thebroad.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0544669, -118.2505609

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10384106
Event Main Image

Great Day in South LA: Immersive Black History Tours

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

Join 3-hour Black History tours, taking participants on a journey through iconic landmarks such as Crenshaw/Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, Hyde Park, View Park, West Adams, and Historic Central Avenue. These tours, available every Saturday at 10 AM and 2 PM, provide a deeper understanding of the unique cultural landscape that makes South LA an extraordinary place.

Website Link
agreatdayinsouthla.com/tour/black-history-tour/
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

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Fee Required
Yes
Contact Phone
818.252.9169
Event ID
10384330
Event Main Image

Fiesta Hermosa

Event Type
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.
Website Link
fiestahermosa.net/
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
33.864623, -118.3954691

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385838
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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-600-9654
Event ID
10383866
Event Main Image

Crenshaw Farmers’ Market

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
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 as well as 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.

 

Open Weekly on Saturdays,  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Website Link
seela.org/markets-crenshaw/
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

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10349401
Event Main Image

Butterfly Pavilion

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Walk among beautiful butterflies in our seasonal Butterfly Pavilion. This springtime exhibition features hundreds of butterflies, colorful native plants, and plenty of natural light to help you see butterflies shimmer. With lots of flight space and a variety of resting spots, come get one of the best views of these amazing insects.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0170769, -118.2886818

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check website for prices - Reservations are required for the Butterfly Pavilion
Event ID
10385129
Event Main Image

Young Birders Walk

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 Join the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society’s Eagle Eyes Young Birders Club for monthly birding walks designed for young enthusiasts. These guided outings provide an opportunity to learn about local bird species, develop birdwatching skills, and connect with nature. Binoculars are available to borrow, and journals and art supplies are provided for participants. Walks are held on the last Sunday of each month, except during July and August, at various locations announced in advance.  Check the website for each month’s location.
Website Link
sfvaudubon.org/series/young-birders-walk/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Various locations
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0522342, -118.2436849

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383289
Event Main Image
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