Fun And Arts Live

Widely considered one of the most influential works of American musical theatre, Show Boat is the first “musical play” deviating from traditional operettas.
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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.

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

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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The LA public library is the biggest collection in the county. It is a place to study or just browse, but don’t get too sidetracked, you have over 2 million books to chose from!

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

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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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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Musician turned artist, DeMoraes uses architectural, mathematical and cultural inspirations to create a his modern masterpieces.
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In these tough times the arts isn’t supported fully, however the LA Music and Art School’s mission is stay afloat and give students the best instruction in art, dance and music.
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Ancient art, cool culture, and nature are just a few of the many attractions at the Huntington Library.
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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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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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Experience the worlds’ major form of transportation before the car at the Sunset Ranch where they offer wonderful horseback rides.

Want to see hippos interact or a giraffe eat? The animal kingdom is waiting all at the Los Angeles Zoo.

IMAX – Whales
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Interested in the planet Mars? Experience Earth gaining new feats to visit our red neighbor.
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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.

From the famous Apollo Moon landing to Gilligan’s Island you can experience 75 years of TV and radio broadcasting in the making.

Wanna see the stars in whole new light? Or are you curious to know how much you weigh on Jupiter?

Cat got your tounge? Learn about the sabertooth that hunted cavemen to the evolution of our cute and cuddly pets.
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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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An abandoned industrial plant turned art gallery entertainment hub.
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Now there is a theme park for the young ones – Adventure city. Offering a petting zoo and numerous rides this educational and innovative park is great fun for the whole family. 0:47

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

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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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.

With only one teacher and an occasional art class, this self-taught artist find his unique voice with manipulating polaroids.
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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.

Travel Town Museum is located in Los Angeles at Griffith Park. With a mission to educate the public about railroad history as it pertains to the Western United States, Travel Town is a collection of historical trains, firefighting equipment and antique automobiles. The miniature train ride is perfect outdoor activity for kids and family.

Known for his his passion and musical flair, Dexter Grey allows his talents to inspire and benefit humanity.
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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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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.

Want to stay with the family over the weekend? Video Arcade, bumper cars, batting cage and miniature golf are only a few of the activities at the fun center.
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Recognized for its accessible and innovative dance repertory, Smuin Ballet will leave your night in awe.
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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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Like “Who line it is Anyway?” Improv fun to? Be taken back from your very own SNL with kids!
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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.

Stores, shop and restaurants are the centerpiece at the Universal City Walk, which all have one fun thing in common – to entertain.

The famous Dominguez family was once partial owner of what we call San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes today.
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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.

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

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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Be transported to another culture with just a 5 minute walk from downtown LA – Chinatown!

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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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.

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.

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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The Venetian getaways is something anyone needs. However, Italy is quite far, right? Well, come down to Long Beach for a romantic gondola ride.

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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Barley on the mind? Come down to Hermosa beach where you can taste your own personalized beer!
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Still life, painting on canvases aren’t as moving as the sculpture. Full figure bronze or clay sculptures captures moving space where the viewer can reach and touch them.
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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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Ever wonder about soaring through the sky in a helicopter? Check out the gold coast line of southern California with Heli USA!

Hollywood Theatre Row is a strip of thirteen independent small theatres all spanning two blocks on the Santa Monica Blvd.
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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.

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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Want to get your kid off the streets? Many kids raised in poverty, near drugs and gangs don’t have such wonderful opportunities such as City of Angels Ballet.
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Experience love and betrayal in Umberto Giordano’s most notable operas, Fedora.
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Like art? What about art in 3D? Lia Lou expands her work with colored beads so here new piece “backyard” can jump out at viewers.
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Having the mission to preserve Korean American history and art, The Korean American Museum most importantly wants to establish their contributions to America.

Hollywood Bowl
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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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Structural steel and ceramic put together by artist Simon Rodia brings a masterpiece to life – the Watts Towers.
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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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Usually neon signs are solely for advertising, but now the genre is taking a whole new direction and becoming another expressive art form.

Enrich your life at the Fowler museum’s “When the Saints Speaks” where you can see Catholic Religious imagery.

Vast meadows, arts and crafts, helicopter rides and music concerts all at the California Poppy festival!

Orange County Performing Arts Center.
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Paying tribute to the jazz legend, Duke Ellington, Graham raises a triumphant statue in his honor.
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Come to MOCA’s uncommon sense where you actually become the art piece!
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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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Our 37th president now has his own library showing the public Nixon’s life and its ups and downs.

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.

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.

A metal welder by trade found his artistic talents over night.
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Come down to Santa Monica where you can learn about California’s vibrant and surprising heritage.

From Alaska to South America the Southwestern Museum is home of important artifacts of Native American and Latin heritage.

Home of many famous films, The Arboretum allows you to enjoy what is has offer such as waterfalls, lakes and the historic Queen Ann cottage.

Just North of the Hollywood Bowl is a little theatre probably most Los Angeleians do not know about.
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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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Tragedy, romance, lust. All reflected in Richard Wagner’s operatic masterpiece – Tristan and Isolde.
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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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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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Nestled high up in the Malibu mountains is a mansion housing collections of Greek and Roman antiquities.

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 Museum on Latin-American art showcases “Del Tempo y del Color,” an intimate view of a great Mexican pioneer of still life, portraits, cubist paintings, and numerous drawings.
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An open air market place, authentic Mexican restaurants and fine Latin entertainment will make you feel like you stepped into a real Mexican village.
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In a small residential house deep in the hills of Hollywood is an exuberance of art and literature, a home for over one hundred writers and poets.
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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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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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Victorian mansions, old western towns, monstrous tree houses all shrunk down and recreated in fine detail.

Touring for his upcoming album that features some of his favorite Spanish – American songs.
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The 76th season of the Hollywood Bowl was a memorable and honorable experience for all.
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Wonder how Venice got its name? The Venice canals. Flaunting its venetian architecture the canals are a great place to jog, walk, or just relax.

Want to know how science affects your life? Travel miles into outer space or study some of the smallest parts of the human body.
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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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Concert goers of Orange County and South Los Angeles can now experience music to the next level!
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