Festival Guide

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on a Broadway stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.   
Website Link
broadwayinhollywood.com/events
Event Date
Event Location

Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.102001, -118.325867

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
323.468.1770
Event ID
10355500
Event Main Image

Life of Pi

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience the Tony and Olivier Award-winning play Life of Pi, based on Yann Martel’s best-selling novel. This visually stunning production tells the story of sixteen-year-old Pi, who survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a lifeboat with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Bengal tiger. Through innovative puppetry and stagecraft, the play brings this epic tale of adventure and survival to life. Check the website for performance times and ticket prices.
Event Date
-
Event Location

United States

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event ID
10384046
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Latin Sounds

Event Type
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Latin Sounds is back! Join us for evenings of live music, picnicking, and community on the LACMA grounds.. These free concerts are presented Saturday evenings from Memorial Day weekend in May to Labor Day weekend in September.

 

Latin Sounds features world-renowned artists performing everything from Indigenous music to the latest sounds from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, and Los Angeles! Featured artists have included Dori Caymmi, Costazul, Echo Park Project, Mongorama, and Chuchito Valdes. .
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
10385652
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
10349316
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
10325296
Event Main Image

Leimert Park Artwalk

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Leimert Park Artwalk is a monthly public celebration of Art, Music, Cinema, and History. The Artwalk takes place on the last Sunday of each month in Leimert Park Village, the cultural hub of the Black arts community. This event features food, gift shops, free movies, children’s art making, pop, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, spoken word, and a continuous African Drum Circle in scenic Leimert Park. It also includes Phantom gallery displays of known and emerging visual artists
Website Link
facebook.com/leimertparkartwalk/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Leimert Park Village
43rd Place
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0048283, -118.2587638

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385668
Event Main Image

Marina Culture Jam

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Marina Culture Jam series returns to Burton Chace Park this Spring! This event, presented by the Department of Beaches and Harbors and The Music Center, features live performances, arts and crafts, cultural learning activities, and much more.
Website Link
beaches.lacounty.gov/marinaculturejam/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina Del Rey, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9774796, -118.4448091

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Event ID
142420

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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10385431
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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10384082
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

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Contact Phone
818.252.9169
Event ID
10384326
Event Main Image
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