Festival Guide

Before You Now: Capturing the Self in Portraiture

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Before You Now focuses on the enduring theme of the artist’s self-portrait, as seen in a selection of works from LACMA’s collections of photographs, prints, drawings, videos, and installation art. Primarily featuring contemporary makers, the exhibition is an introduction to seeing American artists as they see themselves, or as they want to be seen by their public. Over 50 artists—including Laura Aguilar, Kwame Brathwaite, Kalli Arte Collective, Roger Shimomura, Cindy Sherman, Rodrigo Valenzuela, and June Wayne.
Website Link
fairplex.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Millard Sheets Art Center at the Fairplex in Pomona
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0809612, -117.7651993

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
909.865.4161
Event ID
10384006
Event Main Image

A FAERY HUNT ENCHANTED ADVENTURE

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
There is only gentle and silly fun in A Faery Hunt Show. Fairyland is created by weaving faery magic with original stories, dancing, and songs to inspire you and your kids. It will transport you and your family into an enchanted realm of glamorous joy and interactive fun.

 

Sunday, May 4, A Faery Hunt Amazing Adventure
Crestwood Hills Park, 1000 Hanley Ave., Los Angeles, 90049

10:30 a.m. Start

 

Saturday, May 17, A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure
Orcutt Ranch, 23600 Roscoe Blvd. West Hills, 91304.

10:30 a.m. Start

Saturday, May 24, The Magical Fairy Adventure
Chatsworth Branch Library, 21052 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth 91311

11:30 a.m. Start. This performance is free.

Website Link
afaeryhunt.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event ID
10383256
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
10384076
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
10384325
Event Main Image

LA FLEET WEEK 2025

Event Type
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

LA Waterfront
Cabrillo Way Marina 2293 Miner Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7227288, -118.2779305

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event ID
10385791
Event Main Image

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival

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

The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, which has been a favorite of residents and visitors for over 64 years, celebrates the city’s rich agricultural history and heritage and is dedicated to the strawberry. It pays homage to the town’s agricultural past with special events, strawberry-centric foods, a festive parade, and carnival rides.

The festival, which is organized by the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association, will feature a wide variety of activities, including a pancake breakfast, live music, contests, vendors, a festive parade, and a Cake Cutting Ceremony. Visitors will also be able to enjoy carnival rides and attractions for all ages and much more.

Website Link
strawberryfestival.org/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Village Green Park
1222732 Main Street
Garden Grove
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7694389, -117.9422216

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385796
Event Main Image

Malibu Film Festival

Event Type
Film
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Malibu Film Festival premieres high quality new films from emerging filmmakers. Malibu Film Festival provides audience members, filmmakers, festival programmers and industry professionals an opportunity to network and discover the next generation of creative talent.
Website Link
eventbrite.com/e/malibu-film-festival-tickets-920847909887#:~:text=Malibu%20Film%20Festival%20Tickets%2C%20Sat,at%2010%3A00%20AM%20%7C%20Eventbrite
Event Date
-
Event Location

Directors Guild of America Theater Complex
7920 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0975387, -118.362589

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the websiter for ticket prices
Event ID
142389
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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385803
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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-600-9654
Event ID
10383831
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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10349396
Event Main Image
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