Art Workshop

Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, 90802; (562) 437-1689
Sunday, June 7
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Arpilleras! Explore the world of illustrative Andean wall hangings, exquisitely detailed hand-sewn three dimensional textile pictures. The arpilleras tell the stories of life: stories of planting and harvesting potatoes, tomatoes, cabbages, grapes, corn; stories of spinning and weaving wool; stories of country life, of tending llamas, sheep and goats; stories of weddings and fiestas.

MUSE Lavender Faire

Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-317-0797
Sunday, June 7
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 adults; $3 children; FREE age 2 and under
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Focusing on eco-friendly family entertainment, the event will
feature live music performances, organic foods, a local global green marketplace and environmentally conscious activities.

All vendors will use cups, spoons, forks, knives, garbage bags, napkins, and plates that are Biodegradable, to ensure that we are environmentally conscious. We will ensure that all the products are properly recycled or composted.

All proceeds will benefit MUSE Elementary and MUSE Global scholarship funds.

Family Flicks: Bugsy Malone

The Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
Sunday, July 7
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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BUGSY MALONE (1976) With Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone, “G” stands for Gangster and G-rating! Set in a gauzy, nostalgic Prohibition-era Chicago, this toe-tapping musical re-imagines the exploits of Al Capone with an all-kid cast and pie fights in place of gun battles. Starring Jodie Foster and Scott Baio. (93 min. Dir. Alan Parker)

Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Parking is available under the museum for $3 for 3 hours. Funded by the UCLA Arts Initiative and co-presented with the UCLA Film & Televison Archive

Wordshop

Scribble Press
10800 W. Pico Blvd. #219, Los Angeles; (310) 446-6154
Sunday, June 7
10am-11:30am
Ages: 6-9
Cost: $40 per child
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A special ‘wordshop’ with Hope Anita Smith, the author of Mother Poems, Keeping the Night Watch and The Way a Door Closes. Participants will learn a bit about poetry basics and then be led through writing poems in anticipation of Father’s Day. Each child will take home a bound copy of their poem that can double as a wonderful Father’s Day present.

StoryTime

Autry National Center of the American West
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, 90065; (323) 221-2164
Sunday, June 7
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Southwest Museum of the American Indian. A museum teacher or museum volunteer will read two beautifully illustrated Navajo stories. First up is The Unbreakable Code by Sara Hoagland Hunter, illustrated by Julia Miner. Then stick around for Turquoise Boy, written and adapted by Terri Cohlene and illustrated by Charles Reasoner. Afterward, participate in a hands-on, docent-led activity.

The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) Sundays are Fun days

Warner Grand Theatre
478 West 6th Street, San Pedro; (310) 833-8333
Sunday, June 7
2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 Ages 13 and up; $2 children under 12
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Fred MacMurray stars in this comedy classic as Professor Brainard, an inventive but forgetful college instructor who uses Flubber — a chemical that “lifts” anyone who ingests it — to perform many wonders. Among many other feats, he’s able to boost the basketball team, make a car fly and save his beloved Medfield College! Also stars Ed Wynn, Keenan Wynn and Nancy Olson.

Family Arts Festival

The Cerritos Center
12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos 90703; (562)916-8501
Sunday, June 7
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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More than 20 performers and music and dances from around the world will be the highlight of this event. Art exhibits, a Musical Zoo, arts and crafts and theatre exploration will ensure fun for the whole family.

A Young Artist Corner from noon to 3:45 will feature origami, puppets, drums and shakers, caterpillars and flowers, Native American headbands and more. Teen expressions will showcase a collaborative painting inspired by dance, music and theatre.

The Story Corner, one of many stages will have the following lineup:

12:05 MEXIKA: Sounds of Ancient Mexico
Instrumental and vocal music
12:45 Journeys to the Past
Native American stories
1:15 Jim Gamble Puppet Productions: “Circus”
1:55 Abridge Club: “Smart Moves”
Music, songs, and movement
2:25 WeTell Stories: “Proud to be Me”
2:55 Kick Up Your Heels with Joanie Bartels!
Music, songs, and games
3:25 Ha’Mo Robyn – Music and sing-along

12th Annual SoRo Community Festival

South Robertson Blvd, between Beverlywood St. and Cattaraugus (just north of Hamilton High School) (310) 837-1710
Sunday, June 7
Noon – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Local caterers, restaurants, merchants, schools, entertainers and organizations will participate. This street festival features booths, games, ethnic food, activities for kids, and entertainment. The Festival will feature activities for kids, ethnic, vegetarian and kosher food booths, a live music stage and lots of exciting artist and vendor booths. Plenty of fun for the whole family on a Sunday afternoon.

The SoRo Community Festival is put on by the South Robertson Neighborhoods
Council and SoRo, Inc. and funded in part by a grant from the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department. We would like to invite the entire Southern California community to join our event.

Free street parking is also available.

Golden Gods: Straw Art Workshop

Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard (at Curson),Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230
Sunday, June 7
1 p.m. and¬ 5 p.m.
Ages: Teens and up
Cost: FREE (RSVP required. Please call (323) 937-4230 x50 or email:
workshops@cafam.org)
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Chhwali, the art of using wheat straw to create images, has been practiced for thousands of years. Join renowned Nepalese artist Amir KC, who learned the process as a child from his father, in this unique workshop and create a small straw work inspired by Hindu deities.

Kids’ Ride and Fun Fair

Start/Finish location of Los Angeles River Ride
Autry Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Sunday, June 7
10 a.m.
Ages: 6 and under
Cost: $15 per child
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This event, brought to you by the LA County Bike Coalition and Moms In Motion, will introduce young children to important bike safety lessons through fun, interactive activities. Kids 6 and under will practice their riding techniques on a festive bike loop. Bikes and trikes are welcome – all riders must wear a helmet. Prizes and t-shirts for all registrants. Registration and festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. to allow families the option to also join the Family Ride at 11 a.m.