Festival Guide

Latin Sounds

Event Type
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join LACMA for evenings of live music, picnicking, and community on the LACMA grounds. Latin Sounds features world-renowned artists performing everything from indigenous music to the latest sounds from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, and Los Angeles.
Website Link
https://www.lacma.org/event-calendar-by-day?event_hub=Music
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90036
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0636493, -118.3589586

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.857.6010
Event ID
10317592
Event Main Image

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL – MOVIES AT HOLLYWOOD FOREVER

Event Type
Family Activity
Film
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Step into a world of wonder and nostalgia with an outdoor screening of Spielberg’s masterpiece, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. As the credits roll, the excitement continues with a breathtaking drone show, where the night will come alive with lights and colors inspired by the movie’s unforgettable moments.
Website Link
hollywoodforever.com/event/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-with-drone-show
Event Date
-
Event Location

Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0904912, -118.3198111

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
323.469.1181
Event ID
135682
Event Main Image

Almost Famous – Movies at the Rose Bowl

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

Join all the good people in the Rose Bowl Stadium, the breathtaking landmark for a once-in-a-lifetime event. So pack a picnic or indulge in classic concessions treats.

Website Link
cinespia.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.1606364, -118.1674865

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Event ID
135680
Event Main Image

Cinderella

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Storybook Theatre’s joyful Cinderella is a funny version specifically created to appeal to young children and the whole family.  Complete with a loopy Fairy Godmother and puppets as the stepsisters, kids get the chance to dance with the Prince, try on the glass slipper, and join in the fun.  
Website Link
theatrewest.org/on-stage/2024/cinderella-2024
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
$17
Contact Phone
323.851.7977
Event ID
10301435
Event Main Image

Creating in Community: Fowler at 60

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

Creating in Community: Fowler at 60 celebrates the sixtieth anniversary of the Fowler Museum at UCLA. As we look back at the research, exhibitions, and public programs of the past sixty years, we recognize that the most joyful and interesting projects have been those created with others. Through these collaborations fresh ideas bloomed, unforeseen challenges and expectations arose, and new connections were forged. Come revisit these extraordinary projects with us, as we bring this spirit of engagement into the future by working with partners to use our building and collections in ever more experimental ways.

Website Link
https://fowler.ucla.edu/exhibitions/creating-in-community/#:~:text=October%2029%2C%202023–June%202,been%20those%20created%20with%20others.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Fowler Museum at UCLA
W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza,
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0738276, -118.4452915

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
310.825.4361
Event ID
10285308
Event Main Image

The Music Center Tours

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.

Website Link
musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/tours/the-music-center-symphonian-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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10318011
Event Main Image

Los Angeles County Fair – Stars, Stripes & Fun

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
LA County is one of the most diverse counties in the nation, brimming with a mix of cultures and communities and the Fair celebrates them all. Through song and dance, awe-inspiring exhibits, and the enticing aroma of everything from corn dogs to turkey legs, tacos to red beans and rice, and plantains to funnel cake, the Fair honors LA County with Stars, Stripes, and Fun.
Website Link
lacountyfair.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
$8
Event ID
10318601
Event Main Image

Ireicho

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Ireichō contains the first comprehensive listing of over 125,000 persons of Japanese ancestry who were incarcerated in the US Army, Department of Justice, Wartime Civil Control Administration, and War Relocation Authority camps. Embedded into the very materiality of the Ireichō are unique ceramic pieces made from soil collected by the project from seventy-five former incarceration sites from Alaska to Hawai‘i, Arkansas to California, and almost every other region of the United States. The Ireizō lists those names online at ireizo.com. Visitors can search for the person’s name by name, birth year, or camp.

 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m. Adults – $16, Seniors and Youth – $9, Members and Children under 5 – Free
Website Link
janm.org/exhibits
Event Date
-
Event Location

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

Event Lat/Long
34.0492315, -118.239116

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$9 – $16
Event ID
10312717
Event Main Image

Gloria Molina Grand Park and Center Theatre Group Present Creative Ways | Mental Health Wellness Fair

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Dive into an engaging activities promoting well-being and health awareness at Gloria Molina Grand Park on Saturdays, May 11 and May 25. There is something for everyone, from cultural presentations to workshops and inspiring stage programs. This unique collaboration brings imaginative and exploratory experiences that use the arts to strengthen our communities.
Website Link
grandparkla.org/creativeways
Event Date
-
Event Location

Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0562861, -118.2467294

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-972-8080
Event ID
10318650
Event Main Image

LA FLEET WEEK 2024

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
LA Fleet Week® is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Join us for public ship tours aerial demonstrations, exhibits, live entertainment, and more. Lots of fun for the entire family.
Website Link
lafleetweek.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Battleship Iowa
250 s Harbor blvd
san pedro, CA 90731
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7424041, -118.2772029

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
877-446-9261
Event ID
10319179
Event Main Image
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