Fun And Arts Live

Our love affair with the car can be quenched at the Peterson Automotive Museum.

Actors who are usually familiar seen on screen come to perform live at the Double Tree Guest Suite in Santa Monica.
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Dine, lodge, take a paranormal tour or just find an interesting piece of history all in Long Beach, home of the marvelous Queen Mary.

The MOCA concert series is very well received event offering free admission to the museum of contemporary art, live music and wine tasting. All hosted on the California Plaza in Downtown LA.
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Come check out El Cid restaurant located in Silver Lake. It’s widely known for their glorious flamenco show, which is rated one of the best in the world.
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Rachel Rosenthal’s “TOHUBOHU!” is where her dance troupe combines ever-changing costumes, lighting, monologues and narratives during improvisatory dance.
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In this day in age two developing careers can be very hard. Cash Baxter proves to be a natural renaissance man; an accomplished artist he manages to produce and direct for the stage as well.
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He captures a private view of past presidents and their families. Either it be on tour with the Beatles or in Germany during WW II, Benson was behind the lense.
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Be engaged in America’s attic of various items from the past. 2:00

Home of the La Brea Tar pits and many paleontologist, the George C. Page Museum has hands on exhibits on how life was like for animals in the prehistoric age.

Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles is the site of silent film star William S Hart’s (Bill Hart) ranch home now turned museum, showcasing some of the oldest and rarest collections of western art and american indian art. There are many types of animal residents from bison to horses providing entertainment for the whole family. Great place to learn about silent movie history.

Layers and layers that were once garbage and fragments of visual posters, photography now made into art. Bert has a new take on art and archeology.
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Usually neon signs are solely for advertising, but now the genre is taking a whole new direction and becoming another expressive art form.

Housing the permanent works of Armand Hammer, the Armand Hammer Museum of UCLA offers a wide array of multi-cultural events.

Discovery centers, dinosaur exhibits, showcasing arts and crafts from Native Americans, and a vast collection of fine art is just the beginning of the what this museum has to offer.

If you catch yourself in down south you don’t want to miss the world famous San Diego Zoo offering something for the whole family.

Capture a glimpse of four significant Mexican artists such as real sketches of Javier Alvarez Palimar or the bright and surreal paintings of Vladimir Cora.
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Experience guided tours of artifacts over one thousand years old. Also, user friendly computers help your journey through the center to be a time to remember.

See priceless treasures of the far east, or take a drawing or tai chi class at the Pacific Asian Museum of Pasadena.

One of the city’s unique cultural resources California African American Museum (CAAM) has around 30,000 artifacts on display as well as an extensive research library.

With only one teacher and an occasional art class, this self-taught artist find his unique voice with manipulating polaroids.
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From Alaska to South America the Southwestern Museum is home of important artifacts of Native American and Latin heritage.

Ever wonder about soaring through the sky in a helicopter? Check out the gold coast line of southern California with Heli USA!

Want to feel a sea cucumber or sea urchin? Reach in and touch some of the weird creatures of the ocean at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium!
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Being influential and radical for its time, Marriage of Figaro is the most highly recognized comic opera Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote.
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Check out historical aircraft from fighter planes of WW II to the famous “New Orleans,” the first plane to fly around the world! The Museum of Flying is Santa Monica’s home for aviation history.

Kena’s photographs are preserved in time and history, reflecting customs and manners of a different age.
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Known as a modern day Picasso, Nichita is a child prodigy exhibiting her works all around the world by the age of ten. She masters the art of abstract cubism all on her own. 2:00

Barley on the mind? Come down to Hermosa beach where you can taste your own personalized beer!
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Take a walk down the creepy roads of ghost town, watch snoopy glide on ice, or take a ride on boomerang, all at the family theme park Knott’s Berry Farm.
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Craving sushi? How about sushi AND entertainment? Come down to the Tokyo Delve’s where your waiter will do more than just take your order.
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Interested in Los Angeles’ founding fathers? The San Gabriel Mission, founded in 1771, is where most of Los Angeles begun as wellas home for many exciting historic sights.

Jerry Leiber and Mike Soller were classic pioneers in post war popular music, writing hits such as Yakety Yak, Stand By Me, Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog.
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Experience puppet masters in their prime at Bob Baker’s Marionette. Spanning over 30 years Baker has crated hundreds of puppets in many different settings.
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Recognized for its accessible and innovative dance repertory, Smuin Ballet will leave your night in awe.
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Interested in the wild west? The Autry Museum shows the real story of the West along with fictional tales using movies and media.

Home of the famous Culver Studios, Culver City has its hand in music as well. The Jazz Bakery offers the latest jazz and blues musicians coming up in the Los Angeles area.
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An abandoned industrial plant turned art gallery entertainment hub.
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Come out to Santa Monica and experience a music shop by day converted to concert hall by night.
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At the turn of century two nations are torn from war. Lovers collide in Puccini’s tragedy Madam Butterfly.
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The famous Dominguez family was once partial owner of what we call San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes today.
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Enjoy figure skating? You have the chance to see all of the sports’ greatest athletes in one show.
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Paying tribute to the jazz legend, Duke Ellington, Graham raises a triumphant statue in his honor.
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Specializing in Quidam or French for stranger, Cirque du Soleil wants to emphasize that although we have loved ones and friends in our lives, we have plenty more strangers.
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Our 37th president now has his own library showing the public Nixon’s life and its ups and downs.

A metal welder by trade found his artistic talents over night.
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The Theatricum Botanicum is an open-air theater founded in Topanga Canyon by Will Geer in 1973. It features Shakespeare, as well as contemporary authors.
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Take a dark wet ride in the Black Whole or plummet down the intimidating Drop Out all at Raging Waters in San Dimas!
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Are you a lover of early or classical music? Bach, Haydn, Vivaldi. These masters compositions were meant to be performed in a church setting.
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Kids can find a whole new world in learning through fun activities and computer interaction at the Los Angeles Children’s Museum.

Ancient art, cool culture, and nature are just a few of the many attractions at the Huntington Library.
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On your walk you will experience many different artists from Venice in their very own studios and if you’re lucky some art in the making.
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Hollywood doesn’t only have film studios, but an amusement park where films ARE the attractions! Universal studios recreates the sets of the studios for you to become enriched in the action!
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Musician turned artist, DeMoraes uses architectural, mathematical and cultural inspirations to create a his modern masterpieces.
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Ever been to Little Tokyo? Well, if you catch yourself near 2nd street you won’t want to miss the Japanese American National Museum.

In the heart of Los Angeles is a special museum where they exhibit spiritual found and folk art by African Americans of southern United States.

Video and film editor turned artist dedicates his beautiful paintings to his long time companion, which capture subtle human expressions in beautiful landscapes.
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The Getty Villa Museum in Malibu is home for amazing collections of Greek and Roman art, antiquities, middle aged manuscripts and sculptures. With breathtaking beach views and inspiring architecture, enjoy lunch or “Tea by the Sea,” at the on-site restaurant.

Real Estate barren, railroad builder and one of the worlds greatest collector, Henry Huntington was like a renaissance man.

Come down to Santa Monica where you can learn about California’s vibrant and surprising heritage.

An artist of hope, a modern day Micheangelo, Lavaggi finds a glimpse of glory. His murals can be peaceful and tranquil to complex and impressionistic.
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Museums usually focus on several ages of the past. Dinamation focuses on the Jurassic age putting real life dinosaurs in the action!
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The Venetian getaways is something anyone needs. However, Italy is quite far, right? Well, come down to Long Beach for a romantic gondola ride.

Concert goers of Orange County and South Los Angeles can now experience music to the next level!
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Stores, shop and restaurants are the centerpiece at the Universal City Walk, which all have one fun thing in common – to entertain.

Interested in the planet Mars? Experience Earth gaining new feats to visit our red neighbor.
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Hollywood Theatre Row is a strip of thirteen independent small theatres all spanning two blocks on the Santa Monica Blvd.
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T.S. Elliot’s words are revived in the Tony award winning musical, Cats. A musical myriad of visual revelations and expression.
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Like Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog), Chapman’s fascination with muppets pushed him to produce a new breed of muppets show – The Beat City Puppet show in Long Beach.
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Kids from the age 8 and under can now get out of the city to experience the wonders of nature. From 75 nature trails to choose from the sights are plentiful!
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Interested how the Hollywood Bowl got started? Check out never seen before footage, photographs and antiques of the venue coming up in the early 20th century.

One of Puccini’s most famous operas, ‘La Boheme’ reflects an irractic romance between two artists in 1830s Paris.
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Presenting art, artifacts of Latinos in LA and around the world it will share this vibrant culture with the people of Los Angeles.

From Brazil to Phillipines or Japanese jazz to African drumming, experience local and international artists under the stars all for free.
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The west side of LA takes a chill peek into fun. Put on some razor sharp skates and break the ice at the Culver Ice Rink.
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Guatemalan life is a hard reality. The black and white portraits expose stern, cold and silent characteristics of the artist’s people.
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Descanso translates to “rest” or “relax,” which is perfect for the one of the most unique gardens in Los Angeles.
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Victorian mansions, old western towns, monstrous tree houses all shrunk down and recreated in fine detail.

Take a cruise on the coast of Long Beach to catch a glimpse these beautiful giant creatures surfacing from the ocean deep!

Come to MOCA’s uncommon sense where you actually become the art piece!
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Explore the Hollywood Entertainment Museum where you can see props, sets, costumes and exhibits, which reflects that magic on the silver screen.

Having the mission to preserve Korean American history and art, The Korean American Museum most importantly wants to establish their contributions to America.

Structural steel and ceramic put together by artist Simon Rodia brings a masterpiece to life – the Watts Towers.
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Tragedy, romance, lust. All reflected in Richard Wagner’s operatic masterpiece – Tristan and Isolde.
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Latin food, music and dancing all in the heart of Studio City, Mama Juana’s is the ultimate Latin experience!
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Interested in art and can’t find any inspiration or don’t know where to study? The public art program Barnsdall Art Park offers instruction and shows for budding artists.
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Learning was never so much fun when a museum is turned in a regular playhouse! The La Habra museum is a world with children in mind.
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Want to see hippos interact or a giraffe eat? The animal kingdom is waiting all at the Los Angeles Zoo.

Vandalism, sunlight, and pigeons, outdoor art is a victim of many things, but now the public arts division are fighting to preserve these still masterpieces.

Orange County Performing Arts Center.
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Hollywood Bowl
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Here performing Sibelius’ Second Symphony you can see their passion and energy as if they are guiding the listener through a vigorous storm.
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The Wild Life WayStation provides animal services for wild and exotic animals. This rescue shelter is home of animals from who are injured and scientific laboratories.
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Tacky and primitive to one, brilliant and unexpected to another. Pervian native, Jon Planas shows his bright and abstract art from clothes on celebrities to Hollywood billboards.
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Touring for his upcoming album that features some of his favorite Spanish – American songs.
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Imagine yourself scanning the skies in a real military aircraft in search of an enemy airplane, right before your eyes an aerial dog fight emerges. 0:53

Hands on activities, jungle gyms, muppets show are the just the few activities at the Kids Space Museum.
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Have you seen a collection of bottles or pin cushions or an exhibit on the history of trailer parks? Art, science, technology and culture all found at The Museum of Jurrasic Technology.

See a fake chicken lay a fake egg, or check out a robot piggy bank both without batteries. Wind up your fun at The Wound & Wound Toy Store.
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