Pajama Storytime
Hastings Branch Library
3325 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena 91107
Monday, June 1
7 p.m.
Ages: All (best for elementary-aged kids)
Cost: FREE

LACMA Art Classes
Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 913-4710
Monday, June 1
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: FREE

Scenes from “The Color of Justice”
Sequoyah School’s Eagles Nest class
Pasadena Central Library Auditorium
285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, 91101
Monday, June 1
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Contact (323) 868-2799

Pre-School Storytime
Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 228-7000
Tuesday, June 2
11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Ages: 3 – 5
Cost: FREE

Coffee with Bette – Drop-In Parenting Chat
Chocolatine
2955 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks; (805) 230-2464
Tuesday, June 2 (and the first Tuesday of every month)
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. (anytime within this timeframe)
Ages: For parents of kids of all ages – kids welcome too.
Cost: No charge for the parenting advice – you pay only for your coffee and pastries!

LACMA Art Classes
Lincoln Heights Library
2530 Workman St., Los Angeles, 90031; (323) 226-1692
Wednesday, June 3
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: FREE

Dinosaur Encounters
Natural History Museum
North American Mammal Hall (Level 2)
900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles
Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6
11:15 am; 1:15 pm; 3:15 pm
Ages: All (but the lifelike nature of the Dinosaur puppets may frighten younger kids)
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission (Adult $9; Seniors (62+) & Students 18 and over with ID – $6.50; Children 13 through 17 – $6.50; Children 5 through 12 – $2; Children under 5 – FREE)

A Faery Hunt
Griffith Park, Fern Dell
2333 Fern Dell Place, Los Angeles, 90068; (818) 324–6802
Saturday, June 6
10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2-10
Cost: $10 a ticket for each person, adults and children.

Cal Arts Youth Video Festival
Warner Grand Theatre
478 West 6th Street, San Pedro; (310) 833-8333
Saturday, June 6
2 p.m.
Ages: Please call theatre for ratings of films
Cost: $5

American Girl® Silent Screen
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Saturday, June 6
4:30 p.m. (Arrive at 3:30 p.m. in advance of the 4:30 PM show to enjoy an American Girl® craft project!)
Ages: All
Cost: $40 for the full event, which includes the film at the Egyptian and a 7:30 p.m. dinner at the American Girl Café. (Dinner reservations required by calling (877) 247-5223 For film only prices, general admission is $10; students, seniors and kids $8 and can be purchased at box office)

Fill-A-Bag for $5 Event
The Children’s Orchard Clothing and Toy store
26576 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91350; (661) 263-1484
Saturday, June 6
9 a.m. – all day

Carnevale! Venice Beach 2009
Venice Beach
Windward Ave. and Speedway in Venice
Saturday, June 6
Noon – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Celebrate Puppetry Festival
McGroarty Art Center
7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga 818-352-5285
Saturday, June 6
4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

110th Annual Philippine Independence Day Celebration
Veterans Park
22400 Moneta Ave, Carson, 90745; (310) 830-9997
Saturday, June 6
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Mayberry Street Magical Fiesta 2009
2414 Mayberry Street, Los Angeles, 90026 (enter through Scott Ave. & Coronado Terrace)
Saturday, June 6
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

THE MISSING LYNX: PAWS ON THE RUN (Family Matinee – Animated Film from Spain!)
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 90403; (310) 260-1528
Saturday, June 6
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10 general admission – check theatre to see if child prices apply
Discussion following with director Raul Garcia and producer Antonio Banderas.

Leimert Park Bookfair
Lucy Florence Cultural Center
3351 W. 43rd Street, Los Angeles; (323) 730-0628
Saturday, June 6
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

What is Reggae? Ziggy Marley first-ever Children’s Concert
L.A. LIVE’s Club Nokia
(213) 763-6800, ext. 6
Saturday, June 6
11am (Doors open at 10:30am)
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $15 per person

Fourth Annual Lummis Day Festival
Sycamore Grove Park
4700 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90042; (
Sunday, June 7
12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

9th Annual Los Angeles River Ride
Along the L.A. River and Downtown L.A. Neighborhoods
Sunday, June 7
Ages: All
Cost: $15 Kids registration fee; $49 Adult registration fee (register ahead of time)

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Shark Summer
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 590-3100
NOW – September 7, 2009
9 a.m.-6 p.m (Aquarium hours)
Ages: All
Cost: Adult: $23.95; Child (3-11): $11.95; Senior (62+): $20.95 (save $5 off tickets if you purchase ahead of time online)

Pavilion of Wings
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; (213) 763-DINO
NOW – September 7, 2009
Daily
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1-$3; children under 5 free

2009 Imua Ho’olaule’a Hawaiian Festival
Northridge Park
10058 Reseda Blvd., Northridge; (818) 756-8060
Friday, May 29; 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 30; 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 31; 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Admission (Wristbands for Friday night unlimited carnival rides $15; Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. unlimited carnival rides $20)

LACMA MUSE ArtWalk & After Party
Four Museums and 20 Galleries
Miracle Mile, Los Angeles
LACMA address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 90036 (Check out the map of participating museums and galleries here)
Saturday, May 30
12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Admission to all participating Museums and Galleries

Downtown L.A. Scavenger Hunt
Pharmaka, Downtown L.A.
101 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90013; (213) 689 -7799
Saturday, May 30
2 p.m.
Ages: All but suitable for older kids and teenagers (Under 18 must be accompanied by parent)
Cost: $35

Kids Fishing Derby
Cerritos Park Lake
19700 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703
Saturday, May 30
7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: 5-15
Cost: FREE

Zoo Explorers: Radical Reptiles
Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 644-4211
Saturday, May 30
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: 7-10 (children only)
Cost: Members: $18/ Nonmembers: $23 (Registration begins one month prior to the class date. Confirmation letter required for class admission.)

Mehndi Magic: Indian Henna Tattoos
Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230 x50
Saturday, May 30
1:30 p.m. – 3:30pm
Ages: 3-12
Cost: $6 per child; CAFAM Family Passport and above ¬FREE (RSVP Required. Please call)

Sea Lion Celebration
Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 644-4211
Saturday, May 30
10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. and repeat at 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 – 4, with an adult (limit one)
Cost: Members: $18 per child/adult pair/ Nonmembers: $23 per child/adult pair (Registration begins one month prior to the class date. Confirmation letter required for class admission.)

Wind Chimes
Autry National Center of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles;
Sunday, May 31
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students Ages13+ and seniors Ages 60+; $3.00 for children Ages 3-12; Free for children under 3)

Family Festival at the Getty Villa
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; (310) 440-7300
Sunday, May 31
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: FREE (advance, timed ticket is required. Each ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 or under with you in one car)

Family Storytelling: Tempt Fate with Angela Lloyd
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles 90049; (310) 440-7300
Sunday, May 31
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (sign up at the Museum Information Desk beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the program. Arrive early to reserve your spot—spaces often fill up)

Spring Festival: A Victorian Affair
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
4600 N. Virginia Rd., Long Beach 562-570-1755
Sunday, May 31
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 Adults, $3 Children ages 3 – 12

2nd Annual Catalina Island Flying Fish Festival
Avalon, Catalina Island; (866) 772-9592
Wednesday, May 28 – Saturday, May 31
Ages: All
Cost: FREE admission, other costs apply

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Shark Summer
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 590-3100
NOW – September 7, 2009
9 a.m.-6 p.m (Aquarium hours)
Ages: All
Cost: Adult: $23.95; Child (3-11): $11.95; Senior (62+): $20.95 (save $5 off tickets if you purchase ahead of time online)

Pavilion of Wings
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; (213) 763-DINO
NOW – September 7, 2009
Daily
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1-$3; children under 5 free

See, Touch, Create: The Art of Franz West
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Andell Family Sundays Series)
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
12:30–3:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Disney’s A Christmas Carol Train Tour
Union Station
800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 90012; (818) 845-3110
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, May 22, 23, 24 & 25
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

LACMA Free Day
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 90036; (323) 857-6000
Monday, May 25
Noon – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

L.A. Marathon Festivities
Along the Los Angeles Marathon Route (See route map here)
Monday, May 25
Race starts at 7:20 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade
Parade starts at 7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park; (818) 884-4222
Monday, May 25
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Fiesta Hermosa – Arts and Crafts Fair
Downtown Hermosa Beach, CA
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23, 24 & 25
10 am to 6 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Jazz Reggae Festival ’09 – A Culture of Change
UCLA Intramural Field
Le Conte Ave. & Westwood Blvd., Westwood 90024 (campus address)
Sunday and Monday, May 24 & 25
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Gates open at 11 a.m.)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids under 8; $25 and up for general admission (ages 8+)

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
Village Green
(Between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove, CA); (714) 638-0981
Friday, May 22 (1 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24 (10a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Monday, May 25 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE entrance (Rides, games and food costs apply inside)

36th Annual Topanga Days – Memorial Day Parade
Topanga Community Club grounds
1440 North Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, Ca. 90290
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23, 24 & 25
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10 for Seniors & kids ages 6 thru 12. Free for kids 5 & under. adults will pay $20 for day tickets.

A Day in the Park – Memorial Day Concert and Festivities
Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Park
Hazeltine Ave. & Huston Street, Sherman Oaks, 91423; (818) 784-8211
Monday, May 25
2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

36th Annual Valley Greek Fest
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
9501 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, 91325; (818) 886-4040
Monday, May 25
1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Memorial Day Picnic
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 590-3100
Monday, May 25
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $34/adult or senior, $27/child and includes admission to the Aquarium. Member prices are $24.00/adult or senior, $17.00/child

Meet the Grunion
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, 90731; 310-548-7562
Tuesday, May 26
8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 adults; $1 seniors, students and children (California fishing license must be displayed if you are 16 years or older)

Sunshine Drum Circle Stories (2009 Erza Jack Keats Family Storytelling Festival)
Norwalk Public Library
12350 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650; (562) 868-0775
Tuesday, May 26
6:15 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Taste of the Heights
Pathfinder Community Regional Park
18150 East Pathfinder Road, Rowland Heights, 91748; (626) 333-1369
Wednesday, May 27
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adults $15; Kids $3; Adult presale $10

2009 Imua Ho’olaule’a Hawaiian Festival
Northridge Park
10058 Reseda Blvd., Northridge; (818) 756-8060
Friday, May 29; 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 30; 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 31; 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Admission (Wristbands for Friday night unlimited carnival rides $15; Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. unlimited carnival rides $20)

LACMA MUSE ArtWalk & After Party
Four Museums and 20 Galleries
Miracle Mile, Los Angeles
LACMA address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 90036 (Check out the map of participating museums and galleries here)
Saturday, May 30
12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Admission to all participating Museums and Galleries

Downtown L.A. Scavenger Hunt
Pharmaka, Downtown L.A.
101 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90013; (213) 689 -7799
Saturday, May 30
2 p.m.
Ages: All but suitable for older kids and teenagers (Under 18 must be accompanied by parent)
Cost: $35

Kids Fishing Derby
Cerritos Park Lake
19700 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703
Saturday, May 30
7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: 5-15
Cost: FREE

Zoo Explorers: Radical Reptiles
Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 644-4211
Saturday, May 30
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: 7-10 (children only)
Cost: Members: $18/ Nonmembers: $23 (Registration begins one month prior to the class date. Confirmation letter required for class admission.)

Mehndi Magic: Indian Henna Tattoos
Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230 x50
Saturday, May 30
1:30 p.m. – 3:30pm
Ages: 3-12
Cost: $6 per child; CAFAM Family Passport and above ¬FREE (RSVP Required. Please call)

Sea Lion Celebration
Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 644-4211
Saturday, May 30
10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. and repeat at 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 – 4, with an adult (limit one)
Cost: Members: $18 per child/adult pair/ Nonmembers: $23 per child/adult pair (Registration begins one month prior to the class date. Confirmation letter required for class admission.)

Wind Chimes
Autry National Center of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles;
Sunday, May 31
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students Ages13+ and seniors Ages 60+; $3.00 for children Ages 3-12; Free for children under 3)

Family Festival at the Getty Villa
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; (310) 440-7300
Sunday, May 31
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: FREE (advance, timed ticket is required. Each ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 or under with you in one car)

Family Storytelling: Tempt Fate with Angela Lloyd
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles 90049; (310) 440-7300
Sunday, May 31
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (sign up at the Museum Information Desk beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the program. Arrive early to reserve your spot—spaces often fill up)

Spring Festival: A Victorian Affair
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
4600 N. Virginia Rd., Long Beach 562-570-1755
Sunday, May 31
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 Adults, $3 Children ages 3 – 12

2nd Annual Catalina Island Flying Fish Festival
Avalon, Catalina Island; (866) 772-9592
Wednesday, May 28 – Saturday, May 31
Ages: All
Cost: FREE admission, other costs apply

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Shark Summer
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 590-3100
NOW – September 7, 2009
9 a.m.-6 p.m (Aquarium hours)
Ages: All
Cost: Adult: $23.95; Child (3-11): $11.95; Senior (62+): $20.95 (save $5 off tickets if you purchase ahead of time online)

Pavilion of Wings
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; (213) 763-DINO
NOW – September 7, 2009
Daily
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1-$3; children under 5 free

See, Touch, Create: The Art of Franz West
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Andell Family Sundays Series)
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
12:30–3:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Puppet Show
Panorama City Library
14345 Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City, 91402; (818) 894-4071
Monday, May 18
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Swazzle’s Forest Fables
Little Tokyo Library
244 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 612-0525
Wednesday, May 20
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Bookworms: The Earpod Tree
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 821-5897
Wednesday, May 20
10 a.m.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: Free with paid admission: Adults $7; Students and Seniors $5; Children Ages 5-12 $2.50; Children under 5 FREE

The Groovy Fools (Music Performance)
Van Nuys Library
6250 Sylmar Ave,, Van Nuys, 91401; (818) 756-8453
Wednesday, May 20
4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Storytime and Art
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 437-1689
Wednesday, May 20
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: 2-5
Cost: $10

Game Day
Mark Twain Library
9621 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90003; (323) 755-4088
Wednesday, May 20
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: Please Call Library
Cost: FREE

Family Night Pajama Party
Will & Ariel Durant Library
7140 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90046; (323) 876-2741
Wednesday, May 20
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Disney’s A Christmas Carol Train Tour
Union Station
800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 90012; (818) 845-3110
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 22, 23 & 24
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

51st Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
Village Green
(Between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove, CA); (714) 638-0981
Friday, May 22 (1p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24 (10a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Monday, May 25 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE entrance (Rides, games and food costs apply inside)

Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green Thumb”
Fred Kavli Theatre
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks; (805) 449-2787
Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 24 at 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Tickets: $43.00, $33.00, $25.00, $18.00
Group Discount Available

World City – Sidi Goma
Walt Disney Concert Hall – W.M. Keck Children’s Amphitheatre
111 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA USA 90012 (213) 972-8000
Saturday, May 23
11 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (tickets distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11:00am performance distributed beginning at 10:00am. Tickets for 12:30pm performance distributed beginning at 11:00am.)

African Doll Wrap Workshop
California African American Museum
600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037 (213) 744-2024
Saturday, May 23
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The American Red Cross Disaster Safety Puppet Show
Mark Taper Auditorium, Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071; (213) 228-7000
Saturday, May 23
2 p.m. – 3p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Screening: Juried Student Animation Festival
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena California 91101; (626) 449-2742
Saturday, May 23
2 p.m.
Ages: All (Check with Museum on exact content for age appropriateness)
Cost: Free with Museum Admission (Adults: $9; Students/Seniors: $7) Please RSVP

http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/index.htm

Art Odyssey/Odisea de Arte for Families
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; (310) 440-7300
Saturday and Sunday, May 23 & 24
2 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Getty Villa, Museum galleries
Cost: FREE (requires advanced, timed ticket to the Getty Villa. Each Villa ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 and under with you in one car. Sign up at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Store beginning 15 minutes before the start of the event.)

Jazz Reggae Festival ’09 – A Culture of Change
UCLA Intramural Field
Le Conte Ave. & Westwood Blvd. , Westwood 90024 (campus address)
Sunday and Monday, May 24 & 25
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Gates open at 11 a.m.)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids under 8; $25 and up for general admission (ages 8+)

Celebrate Puppetry Festival
(Pre-Festival Workshops)
McGroarty Art Center
7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga (818) 837-9485
Sunday, May 24 & Sunday, May 31
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 (must be accompanied by parent or guardian)
Cost: FREE

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

Shark Summer
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; 562-590-3100
Opens May 22, 2009 through September 7, 2009
9 a.m.-6 p.m (Aquarium hours)
Ages: All
Cost: Adult: $23.95; Child (3-11): $11.95; Senior (62+): $20.95 (save $5 off tickets if you purchase ahead of time online)

Pavilion of Wings
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; (213) 763-DINO
April 12 – September 7, 2009
Daily
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1-$3; children under 5 free

See, Touch, Create: The Art of Franz West
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Andell Family Sundays Series)
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2009
12:30–3:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE