Fun And Arts Live

Are you a lover of early or classical music? Bach, Haydn, Vivaldi. These masters compositions were meant to be performed in a church setting.
1:00

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.
1:48

Just North of the Hollywood Bowl is a little theatre probably most Los Angeleians do not know about.
1:59

Barley on the mind? Come down to Hermosa beach where you can taste your own personalized beer!
1:59

At the turn of century two nations are torn from war. Lovers collide in Puccini’s tragedy Madam Butterfly.
1:43

Video and film editor turned artist dedicates his beautiful paintings to his long time companion, which capture subtle human expressions in beautiful landscapes.
1:49

Descanso translates to “rest” or “relax,” which is perfect for the one of the most unique gardens in Los Angeles.
1:50

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

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

Kids can find a whole new world in learning through fun activities and computer interaction at the Los Angeles Children’s 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.

Watch butterfly hatch or alligators stalk all at the San Diego Zoo’s “Hidden Jungle.”

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.
2:05

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

Dine, lodge, take a paranormal tour or just find an interesting piece of history all in Long Beach, home of the marvelous Queen Mary.

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.

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.
1:56

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.

Paying tribute to the jazz legend, Duke Ellington, Graham raises a triumphant statue in his honor.
1:53

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.
0:37

An open air market place, authentic Mexican restaurants and fine Latin entertainment will make you feel like you stepped into a real Mexican village.
1:01

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.

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.

Guatemalan life is a hard reality. The black and white portraits expose stern, cold and silent characteristics of the artist’s people.
1:46

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.
1:41

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.
0:55

Widely considered one of the most influential works of American musical theatre, Show Boat is the first “musical play” deviating from traditional operettas.
1:46

Musician turned artist, DeMoraes uses architectural, mathematical and cultural inspirations to create a his modern masterpieces.
2:00

Be engaged in America’s attic of various items from the past. 2:00

Usually neon signs are solely for advertising, but now the genre is taking a whole new direction and becoming another expressive art form.

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.
1:52

Glitz and Glam all along Hollywood Blvd where you have endless sights of celebrity memorabilia.

Working in the Warhol tradition, Max uses portraits of celebrities, in this gallery Crosby, with radiant colors and neon moods.
1:44

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.

Experience the 3000 gallon water tank showing various creatures of ocean or even pet some at the Ocean Discovery center, enriching kids about how we effect the ocean.
1:51

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

Actors who are usually familiar seen on screen come to perform live at the Double Tree Guest Suite in Santa Monica.
1:45

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.
1:49

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.
1:50

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!
1:45

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.
0:45

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.

Victorian mansions, old western towns, monstrous tree houses all shrunk down and recreated in fine detail.

Kena’s photographs are preserved in time and history, reflecting customs and manners of a different age.
1:01

Here performing Sibelius’ Second Symphony you can see their passion and energy as if they are guiding the listener through a vigorous storm.
0:59

Rachel Rosenthal’s “TOHUBOHU!” is where her dance troupe combines ever-changing costumes, lighting, monologues and narratives during improvisatory dance.
1:50

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

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

Interested in the planet Mars? Experience Earth gaining new feats to visit our red neighbor.
1:53

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.
2:12

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!
2:00

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.
1:46

Latin food, music and dancing all in the heart of Studio City, Mama Juana’s is the ultimate Latin experience!
0:30

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

Explore the Hollywood Entertainment Museum where you can see props, sets, costumes and exhibits, which reflects that magic on the silver screen.

The farewell performance of Bella Lewitzky is a commemoration of her most recent works. It also pays tribute to her commitment and passion to the art form.
1:50

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

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.
1:08

The Museum on Latin American Art showcases Diversions and Remembrances by Rodolfo Morales.
2:00

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

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.
1:12

Enjoy figure skating? You have the chance to see all of the sports’ greatest athletes in one show.
1:42

Commemorating Hockney for his wild drawings and colors on cars, LACMA is doing a retrospective on his works.
2:00

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.

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!

Orange County Performing Arts Center.
1:59

The famous Dominguez family was once partial owner of what we call San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes today.
1:48

Cat got your tounge? Learn about the sabertooth that hunted cavemen to the evolution of our cute and cuddly pets.
1:45

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

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.

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.

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.
1:47

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

Tragedy, romance, lust. All reflected in Richard Wagner’s operatic masterpiece – Tristan and Isolde.
1:55

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

Structural steel and ceramic put together by artist Simon Rodia brings a masterpiece to life – the Watts Towers.
1:48

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.
2:00

Come to MOCA’s uncommon sense where you actually become the art piece!
1:50

A metal welder by trade found his artistic talents over night.
1:49

Interested in the wild west? The Autry Museum shows the real story of the West along with fictional tales using movies and media.

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

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

Museums usually focus on several ages of the past. Dinamation focuses on the Jurassic age putting real life dinosaurs in the action!
1:49

Step back in time at the Lomita Railroad museum. Dedicated to the proud era of the steam engine, complete authenticity is the hallmark of the Museum.

Come out to Santa Monica and experience a music shop by day converted to concert hall by night.
0:22

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.

Ancient art, cool culture, and nature are just a few of the many attractions at the Huntington Library.
1:47

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.
0:38

Time warp back to the 11th century where you will dine while seeing your king present noble knights of the realm fighting to the finish! Medieval Times is a fine taste of the dark age for everyone!
1:55

Curious about the vibrant Renaissance era? Be taken back to 16th century and celebrate the spring in royal splendor!
2:16

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.

Hands on activities, jungle gyms, muppets show are the just the few activities at the Kids Space Museum.
0:51

Lights aren’t only to help us see, but can be a vibrant and amazing visual experience. Come down to the Griffith Observatory Planetarium.
1:50

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.
2:04

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.
:54

Experience the worlds’ major form of transportation before the car at the Sunset Ranch where they offer wonderful horseback rides.

On shores of the pacific you can see the endless horizon, but behind you theres Wayfarers Chapel, blending in with its natural surroundings.
0:51

Presenting art, artifacts of Latinos in LA and around the world it will share this vibrant culture with the people of Los Angeles.

Ever been to Little Tokyo? Well, if you catch yourself near 2nd street you won’t want to miss the Japanese American National Museum.