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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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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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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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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At the turn of century two nations are torn from war. Lovers collide in Puccini’s tragedy Madam Butterfly.
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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.
Kena’s photographs are preserved in time and history, reflecting customs and manners of a different age.
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Paying tribute to the jazz legend, Duke Ellington, Graham raises a triumphant statue in his honor.
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IMAX – The Living Sea
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On shores of the pacific you can see the endless horizon, but behind you theres Wayfarers Chapel, blending in with its natural surroundings.
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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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The LA based story telling troupe caters to kids all over the city telling stories letting the kids act out and participate in telling the story.
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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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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 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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Touring for his upcoming album that features some of his favorite Spanish – American songs.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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Known for his his passion and musical flair, Dexter Grey allows his talents to inspire and benefit humanity.
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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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Musician turned artist, DeMoraes uses architectural, mathematical and cultural inspirations to create a his modern masterpieces.
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Vast meadows, arts and crafts, helicopter rides and music concerts all at the California Poppy festival!
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.
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.
Come to MOCA’s uncommon sense where you actually become the art piece!
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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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Kids can find a whole new world in learning through fun activities and computer interaction at the Los Angeles Children’s Museum.
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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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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With only one teacher and an occasional art class, this self-taught artist find his unique voice with manipulating polaroids.
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Commemorating Hockney for his wild drawings and colors on cars, LACMA is doing a retrospective on his works.
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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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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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With a mission to promote tolerance and enlighten understanding the MOT focuses on racism and how it effected the 20th century.
Interested in the wild west? The Autry Museum shows the real story of the West along with fictional tales using movies and media.
Presenting art, artifacts of Latinos in LA and around the world it will share this vibrant culture with the people of Los Angeles.
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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Curious about the vibrant Renaissance era? Be taken back to 16th century and celebrate the spring in royal splendor!
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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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Having the mission to preserve Korean American history and art, The Korean American Museum most importantly wants to establish their contributions to America.
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.
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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.
The 76th season of the Hollywood Bowl was a memorable and honorable experience for all.
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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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One of Puccini’s most famous operas, ‘La Boheme’ reflects an irractic romance between two artists in 1830s Paris.
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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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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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Experience the worlds’ major form of transportation before the car at the Sunset Ranch where they offer wonderful horseback rides.
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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Stores, shop and restaurants are the centerpiece at the Universal City Walk, which all have one fun thing in common – to entertain.
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.
Want to see hippos interact or a giraffe eat? The animal kingdom is waiting all at the Los Angeles Zoo.
Nestled high up in the Malibu mountains is a mansion housing collections of Greek and Roman antiquities.
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.
See priceless treasures of the far east, or take a drawing or tai chi class at the Pacific Asian Museum of Pasadena.
Enjoy figure skating? You have the chance to see all of the sports’ greatest athletes in one show.
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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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Come down to Santa Monica where you can learn about California’s vibrant and surprising heritage.
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.
Ever been to Little Tokyo? Well, if you catch yourself near 2nd street you won’t want to miss the Japanese American National Museum.
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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Enrich your life at the Fowler museum’s “When the Saints Speaks” where you can see Catholic Religious imagery.
Be transported to another culture with just a 5 minute walk from downtown LA – Chinatown!
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
Working in the Warhol tradition, Max uses portraits of celebrities, in this gallery Crosby, with radiant colors and neon moods.
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Watch butterfly hatch or alligators stalk all at the San Diego Zoo’s “Hidden Jungle.”
Like “Who line it is Anyway?” Improv fun to? Be taken back from your very own SNL with kids!
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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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Structural steel and ceramic put together by artist Simon Rodia brings a masterpiece to life – the Watts Towers.
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Glitz and Glam all along Hollywood Blvd where you have endless sights of celebrity memorabilia.
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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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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Hollywood Bowl
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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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Come out to Santa Monica and experience a music shop by day converted to concert hall by night.
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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.
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.
Ever wonder about soaring through the sky in a helicopter? Check out the gold coast line of southern California with Heli USA!
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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Tango Times Two, written and directed by Miguel Zotto and Milena Plebs, pays homage to Argentina’s vibrant and exciting dance – the tango.
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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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Wanna see the stars in whole new light? Or are you curious to know how much you weigh on Jupiter?
From Alaska to South America the Southwestern Museum is home of important artifacts of Native American and Latin heritage.
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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Real Estate barren, railroad builder and one of the worlds greatest collector, Henry Huntington was like a renaissance man.
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.
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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Rachel Rosenthal’s “TOHUBOHU!” is where her dance troupe combines ever-changing costumes, lighting, monologues and narratives during improvisatory dance.
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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.
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.
Orange County Performing Arts Center.
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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
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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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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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.