L.A. Kid Stuff, Things to Do, Events, Activities this week:
Monday, July 26 – Sunday, August 1, 2010

Midsummers Night Dream – Theatricum Botanicum

Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada, 91011; (818) 949-4200
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
5:30 p.m. -7 p.m.
Ages: ALL
Cost: Free with garden admission (General $8; Senior/Students $6; Children ages 5 – 12 years $3; Members and children under 5 FREE.)

Comedy Magic Show

Waterside, Marina del Rey
4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 90292; (818) 637-8921
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Puppet Show

The Commons at Calabasas
4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, 91302; (818) 637-8922
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Rhythm Child

On the Green at Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Melissa Green

Kids Club at The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Thursday, July 29, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All

Family Storytime (Monsters and Miracles)

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturday and Sunday, August 1 & 2, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children All;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

ONGOING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

Kids of All Ages Exhibit

THIS Gallery
5906 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, 90042
HOURS: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Noon – 6 p.m. and by appointment
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Really Awesome Improv Show

The Second City Hollywood
6560 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90028; (323) 464-8542
Every Wednesday 9 p.m. until June 30, 2010 and Saturdays at 10 a.m. until July 3, 2010
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Wednesdays)
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Saturdays)
Ages: All
Cost: $10

Butterfly Pavilion

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N College Ave., Claremont, 91711; (909) 625-8767
June 12-Aug 1, 2010
Ages: All
Cost: Entrance fee is $2 for guests age 3 and up, along with standard RSABG admission

Drop-In Workshops

reDiscover
12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, 90066; (310) 393-3636
Saturdays
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $5 per project (no time limit)

Walk-In Studio Hours

CReATE Studio
Westlake Village, 91361 (818) 522-5213
(call or email for exact address)
Tuesdays,Wednesdays & Fridays
11a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: 5 and under $6; 6-12 $8; 13 and up $12 (Studio fee includes up to 2 hours of studio time and all materials made)

Kids Club on The Green

Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesdays
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Storytime

Barnes and Noble at The Americana
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesdays
11 a.m.
Ages: 2 and up
Cost: FREE

Kids Yoga on The Green

The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Wednesdays
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Cost: FREE

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Theatre West in Association with Storybook Theatre
3333 Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 851-7977
Saturdays, March 4 – July 10, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adult $12; Children $10

Dig It! Archaeological Adventures

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturdays and Sundays
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Drop in anytime – Weather permitting)
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

Salt Marsh and Sand Dunes Tours

Ballona Wetlands
211 Culver Blvd., Ste. K, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Second Sunday of each month (call to confirm) (310) 306-5994
Sundays, June 13, July 11, August 8, 2010
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Farm Animal Friends Exhibit

The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – June 30, 2010
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays open at 9 a.m. for CMLH Members; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and all Major Holidays
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

Journeys: The Silk Road

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 (626) 449-2742
Ongoing Exhibit
Museum Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission (General Admission $9; Students, Seniors $7; Children Age 11 and Under FREE)

Lil‘ Book Lovers Storytime

Barnes and Noble
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210, (818) 545-9146
Thursdays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Ecosystems at The California Science Center and IMAX Theater

Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles.
Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Admission to Science Center (IMAX ticket costs apply)

Dinosaur Encounters

Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-3466
Ongoing Wednesdays – Fridays 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays – Sundays 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission

Family Discovery Gallery

Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
Ongoing Exhibit
Ages: All
Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days

Ballona Wetlands
7740 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Fourth Sunday of each month (call to confirm)
Sundays, June 26, July 24, August 28, 2010
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All (Kids under age 15 must be accompanied by adult but are welcome)
Cost: FREE

Gold Rush

Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
Saturdays and Sundays
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

Noah’s Ark Permanent Exhibit

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tuesdays – Sundays (closed Mondays)
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Children 2 and under FREE) Every THURSDAY FREE for the whole family!

Family Nature Walk

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, 91107
Saturdays (Weather permitting. Call to confirm the week you want to attend.)
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Free TV/Film Acting Class

TVI Actors Studio
14429 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91423; (818) 784-6500
Saturdays
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 7 to 17
Cost: FREE

Kids Rhythm Club

REMO Percussion Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
(1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
Saturdays
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
Cost: FREE

Pajama Storytime

Hastings Branch Library
3325 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
Mondays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

COMING SOON

Sunny Tales from Around the World – United States spotlight on Hawaii

Pasadena Public Library
San Rafael Branch
1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena, 91105
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

Getty Center (Put on by Watson Adventures)
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 90049
Saturday, August 14, 2010
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up (adults must accompany kids)
Cost: $17.50 ages 17 and under; $19.50 adults

Family Flicks: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
Sunday, August 15, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: FREE (Reservations are encouraged. Contact workshops@826LA or call (310) 305-8418.)

L.A. Kid Stuff, Things to Do, Events, Activities this week:
Monday, July 19 – Sunday, July 25, 2010

Super Balloon Blast

Waterside, Marina del Rey
4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 90292; (818) 637-8921
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Magic and Illusions

The Commons at Calabasas
4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, 91302; (818) 637-8922
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Twinkle Time

On the Green at Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Rhythm Child

Kids Club at The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Thursday, July 22, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Amphitheater Program: Jessica Fichot

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049; (310) 440-4500
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Ages: All ages; Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: Included with Museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Free to Skirball Members and Children under 2)

National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl Festival

Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 667-2000
Saturday, July 24, 2010
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free with museum admission ($9 for adults, $5 for students and seniors 60+, $3 for children 3–12, and free for Autry members, veterans, and children 2 and under)

Kids in the Courtyard: Spirit Animal

Fowler Museum
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Summer Sunset Concert: Mr. Vallenato

Fowler Museum at UCLA
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions below)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Messy Mud Pie Day

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, July 25, 2010
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: 1-8
Cost: $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee. Entrance fee is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 3 and over. Children 2 and under and grandparents are FREE.

Family Storytime (Monsters and Miracles)

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturday and Sunday, July 24 & 25, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children All;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

ONGOING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

Kids of All Ages Exhibit

THIS Gallery
5906 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, 90042
HOURS: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Noon – 6 p.m. and by appointment
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Really Awesome Improv Show

The Second City Hollywood
6560 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90028; (323) 464-8542
Every Wednesday 9 p.m. until June 30, 2010 and Saturdays at 10 a.m. until July 3, 2010
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Wednesdays)
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Saturdays)
Ages: All
Cost: $10

Butterfly Pavilion

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N College Ave., Claremont, 91711; (909) 625-8767
June 12-Aug 1, 2010
Ages: All
Cost: Entrance fee is $2 for guests age 3 and up, along with standard RSABG admission

Drop-In Workshops

reDiscover
12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, 90066; (310) 393-3636
Saturdays
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $5 per project (no time limit)

Walk-In Studio Hours

CReATE Studio
Westlake Village, 91361 (818) 522-5213
(call or email for exact address)
Tuesdays,Wednesdays & Fridays
11a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: 5 and under $6; 6-12 $8; 13 and up $12 (Studio fee includes up to 2 hours of studio time and all materials made)

Kids Club on The Green

Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesdays
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Storytime

Barnes and Noble at The Americana
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesdays
11 a.m.
Ages: 2 and up
Cost: FREE

Kids Yoga on The Green

The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Wednesdays
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Cost: FREE

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Theatre West in Association with Storybook Theatre
3333 Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 851-7977
Saturdays, March 4 – July 10, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adult $12; Children $10

Dig It! Archaeological Adventures

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturdays and Sundays
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Drop in anytime – Weather permitting)
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

Salt Marsh and Sand Dunes Tours

Ballona Wetlands
211 Culver Blvd., Ste. K, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Second Sunday of each month (call to confirm) (310) 306-5994
Sundays, June 13, July 11, August 8, 2010
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Farm Animal Friends Exhibit

The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – June 30, 2010
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays open at 9 a.m. for CMLH Members; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and all Major Holidays
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

Journeys: The Silk Road

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 (626) 449-2742
Ongoing Exhibit
Museum Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission (General Admission $9; Students, Seniors $7; Children Age 11 and Under FREE)

Lil‘ Book Lovers Storytime

Barnes and Noble
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210, (818) 545-9146
Thursdays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Ecosystems at The California Science Center and IMAX Theater

Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles.
Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Admission to Science Center (IMAX ticket costs apply)

Dinosaur Encounters

Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-3466
Ongoing Wednesdays – Fridays 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays – Sundays 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission

Family Discovery Gallery

Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
Ongoing Exhibit
Ages: All
Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days

Ballona Wetlands
7740 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Fourth Sunday of each month (call to confirm)
Sundays, June 26, July 24, August 28, 2010
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All (Kids under age 15 must be accompanied by adult but are welcome)
Cost: FREE

Gold Rush

Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
Saturdays and Sundays
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

Noah’s Ark Permanent Exhibit

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tuesdays – Sundays (closed Mondays)
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Children 2 and under FREE) Every THURSDAY FREE for the whole family!

Family Nature Walk

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, 91107
Saturdays (Weather permitting. Call to confirm the week you want to attend.)
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Free TV/Film Acting Class

TVI Actors Studio
14429 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91423; (818) 784-6500
Saturdays
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 7 to 17
Cost: FREE

Kids Rhythm Club

REMO Percussion Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
(1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
Saturdays
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
Cost: FREE

Pajama Storytime

Hastings Branch Library
3325 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
Mondays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

COMING SOON

Midsummers Night Dream – Theatricum Botanicum

Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada, 91011; (818) 949-4200
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
5:30 p.m. -7 p.m.
Ages: ALL
Cost: Free with garden admission (General $8; Senior/Students $6; Children ages 5 – 12 years $3; Members and children under 5 FREE.)

Comedy Magic Show

Waterside, Marina del Rey
4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 90292; (818) 637-8921
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Puppet Show

The Commons at Calabasas
4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, 91302; (818) 637-8922
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Rhythm Child

On the Green at Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Melissa Green

Kids Club at The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Thursday, July 29, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All

Sunny Tales from Around the World – United States spotlight on Hawaii

Pasadena Public Library
San Rafael Branch
1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena, 91105
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

Getty Center (Put on by Watson Adventures)
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 90049
Saturday, August 14, 2010
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up (adults must accompany kids)
Cost: $17.50 ages 17 and under; $19.50 adults

Family Flicks: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
Sunday, August 15, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: FREE (Reservations are encouraged. Contact workshops@826LA or call (310) 305-8418.)

L.A. Kid Stuff, Things to Do, Events, Activities this week:
Monday, July 12 – Sunday, July 18, 2010

Rhythm Child in Concerts

Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada, 91011; (818) 949-4200
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
5:30 p.m. -7 p.m.
Ages: ALL
Cost: Free with garden admission (General $8; Senior/Students $6; Children ages 5 – 12 years $3; Members and children under 5 FREE.)

Exotic Animal Show

Waterside, Marina del Rey
4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 90292; (818) 637-8921
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Egg Musical Performance

On the Green at Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Music with Teacher Bob

The Commons at Calabasas
4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, 91302; (818) 637-8922
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Sunny Tales from Around the World – United States

Pasadena Public Library
San Rafael Branch
1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena, 91105
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Riding Giants – Movie Screening

Billy Wilder Theater
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood,
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

A storytelling event with Karen Golden

Little Tokyo Branch Library
203 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, 90012
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 7-15
Cost: FREE

Ladybug Music Class

Ladybug Music – Early Childhood Music education
Hollywood Lutheran Church
1733 N. New Hampshire Ave., Los Angeles, 90027
(818) 506-8919
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: 0-5
Cost: FREE

Eric Herman

Kids Club at The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Thursday, July 15, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Downtown L.A. Civic Park Groundbreaking Ceremony and Activities

Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90012 (Access via Hall of Administration or Hill Street entrance)
Thursday, July 15, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Ramona and Beezus Movie Celebration

Borders Books in Torrance, CA.
3700 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, 90503; (310) 540-7000
Saturday, July 17, 2010
2 p.m.
Ages: ALL
Cost: FREE

Family Amphitheater Program: Kinetic Theory

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049; (310) 440-4500
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Noon and 2 p.m.
Ages: All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: Included with Museum admission; ($10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Free to Skirball Members and Children under 2)

Rhythm Child at The GRAMMY Museum

GRAMMY Museum
800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 765-6800 ext. 6
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10 a.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.)
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per person aged 5 and up (includes access to GRAMMY Museum) Purchase at museum or ticketmaster.com

Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Festival

Peck Park
560 N. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes; 90732
Saturday, July 17, 2010 – Sunday, July 18, 2010
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Free Day – Summertime Ice Cream Social

Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena, 91103; (626) 577-1660
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Noon to 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Amphitheater Program: Family Dance Jam

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049; (310) 440-4500
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Noon and 2 p.m.
Ages: All ages; Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: Included with Museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Free to Skirball Members and Children under 2)

Ye Buried Treasure

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, July 18, 2010
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: 1-8
Cost: $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee. Entrance fee is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 3 and over. Children 2 and under and grandparents are FREE.

Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players in concert

Will Geer Theater at Theatricum Botanicum
1419 North Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 90290; (310) 455-3723
Sunday, July 18, 2010
9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Ages: 2 and up
Cost: $10

Family Storytime (Monsters and Miracles)

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturday and Sunday, July 17 & 18, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children All;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

ONGOING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

Kids of All Ages Exhibit

THIS Gallery
5906 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, 90042
HOURS: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Noon – 6 p.m. and by appointment
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Really Awesome Improv Show

The Second City Hollywood
6560 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90028; (323) 464-8542
Every Wednesday 9 p.m. until June 30, 2010 and Saturdays at 10 a.m. until July 3, 2010
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Wednesdays)
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Saturdays)
Ages: All
Cost: $10

Butterfly Pavilion

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N College Ave., Claremont, 91711; (909) 625-8767
June 12-Aug 1, 2010
Ages: All
Cost: Entrance fee is $2 for guests age 3 and up, along with standard RSABG admission

Drop-In Workshops

reDiscover
12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, 90066; (310) 393-3636
Saturdays
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $5 per project (no time limit)

Walk-In Studio Hours

CReATE Studio
Westlake Village, 91361 (818) 522-5213
(call or email for exact address)
Tuesdays,Wednesdays & Fridays
11a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: 5 and under $6; 6-12 $8; 13 and up $12 (Studio fee includes up to 2 hours of studio time and all materials made)

Kids Club on The Green

Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesdays
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Storytime

Barnes and Noble at The Americana
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesdays
11 a.m.
Ages: 2 and up
Cost: FREE

Kids Yoga on The Green

The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Wednesdays
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Cost: FREE

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Theatre West in Association with Storybook Theatre
3333 Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 851-7977
Saturdays, March 4 – July 10, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adult $12; Children $10

Dig It! Archaeological Adventures

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturdays and Sundays
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Drop in anytime – Weather permitting)
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

Salt Marsh and Sand Dunes Tours

Ballona Wetlands
211 Culver Blvd., Ste. K, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Second Sunday of each month (call to confirm) (310) 306-5994
Sundays, June 13, July 11, August 8, 2010
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Farm Animal Friends Exhibit

The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – June 30, 2010
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays open at 9 a.m. for CMLH Members; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and all Major Holidays
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

Journeys: The Silk Road

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 (626) 449-2742
Ongoing Exhibit
Museum Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission (General Admission $9; Students, Seniors $7; Children Age 11 and Under FREE)

Lil‘ Book Lovers Storytime

Barnes and Noble
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210, (818) 545-9146
Thursdays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Ecosystems at The California Science Center and IMAX Theater

Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles.
Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Admission to Science Center (IMAX ticket costs apply)

Dinosaur Encounters

Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-3466
Ongoing Wednesdays – Fridays 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays – Sundays 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission

Family Discovery Gallery

Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
Ongoing Exhibit
Ages: All
Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days

Ballona Wetlands
7740 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Fourth Sunday of each month (call to confirm)
Sundays, June 26, July 24, August 28, 2010
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All (Kids under age 15 must be accompanied by adult but are welcome)
Cost: FREE

Gold Rush

Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
Saturdays and Sundays
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

Noah’s Ark Permanent Exhibit

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tuesdays – Sundays (closed Mondays)
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Children 2 and under FREE) Every THURSDAY FREE for the whole family!

Family Nature Walk

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, 91107
Saturdays (Weather permitting. Call to confirm the week you want to attend.)
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Free TV/Film Acting Class

TVI Actors Studio
14429 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91423; (818) 784-6500
Saturdays
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 7 to 17
Cost: FREE

Kids Rhythm Club

REMO Percussion Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
(1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
Saturdays
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
Cost: FREE

Pajama Storytime

Hastings Branch Library
3325 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
Mondays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

COMING SOON

Super Balloon Blast

Waterside, Marina del Rey
4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 90292; (818) 637-8921
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Magic and Illusions

The Commons at Calabasas
4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, 91302; (818) 637-8922
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Twinkle Time

On the Green at Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Rhythm Child

Kids Club at The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Thursday, July 22, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Amphitheater Program: Jessica Fichot

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049; (310) 440-4500
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Ages: All ages; Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: Included with Museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Free to Skirball Members and Children under 2)

National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl Festival

Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 667-2000
Saturday, July 24, 2010
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free with museum admission ($9 for adults, $5 for students and seniors 60+, $3 for children 3–12, and free for Autry members, veterans, and children 2 and under)

Kids in the Courtyard: Spirit Animal

Fowler Museum
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Summer Sunset Concert: Mr. Vallenato

Fowler Museum at UCLA
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions below)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Messy Mud Pie Day

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, July 25, 2010
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: 1-8
Cost: $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee. Entrance fee is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 3 and over. Children 2 and under and grandparents are FREE.

Midsummers Night Dream – Theatricum Botanicum

Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada, 91011; (818) 949-4200
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
5:30 p.m. -7 p.m.
Ages: ALL
Cost: Free with garden admission (General $8; Senior/Students $6; Children ages 5 – 12 years $3; Members and children under 5 FREE.)

Comedy Magic Show

Waterside, Marina del Rey
4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 90292; (818) 637-8921
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Puppet Show

The Commons at Calabasas
4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, 91302; (818) 637-8922
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Rhythm Child

On the Green at Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Melissa Green

Kids Club at The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Thursday, July 29, 2010
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All

Sunny Tales from Around the World – United States spotlight on Hawaii

Pasadena Public Library
San Rafael Branch
1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena, 91105
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

Getty Center (Put on by Watson Adventures)
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 90049
Saturday, August 14, 2010
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up (adults must accompany kids)
Cost: $17.50 ages 17 and under; $19.50 adults

Family Flicks: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
Sunday, August 15, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: FREE (Reservations are encouraged. Contact workshops@826LA or call (310) 305-8418.)

Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Festival

Peck Park
560 N. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes; 90732
Saturday, July 17, 2010 – Sunday, July 18, 2010
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

Music and arts activities for arts and music lovers of all ages.

As part of a national effort Target is sponsoring a summer weekend of spectacular music from around the world in San Pedro at Peck Park. This outdoor event will feature nine amateur and professional music groups and a variety of art activities and food vendors for people of all ages to enjoy.

Master of Ceremonies, Geoff “Double G” Gallegos, musician and musical director of the daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra will be on stage to announce our talented guests. Saturday’s exciting line-up includes: the Taiko Center of Los Angeles, La Charanga Cubana, Spirit Chorale of Los Angeles, and Sacred Fire. It’s a day of powerful drums, danceable charanga and salsa, inspirational gospel plus an over-the-top tribute to Santana!

On Sunday, the Lyons Academy of Irish Dance will open the stage followed by two bands from the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor. Bonne Musique Zydeco and Nu Pan Groove Ensemble will perform throughout the day. The weekend closes with La Santa Cecilia, one of Los Angeles’ most in demand new bands, combining elements from Cumbia to Tango and more. It’s an afternoon of Irish dance, steel drum rhythms, high energy Cajun zydeco and Latin rhythms!

On both days, a Family Arts Tent will be an active center where artists from Angels Gate Cultural Center will lead a variety of projects for young people, ages 4-12. Children will be able to make puppets, straw whistles, sculptures, and weave baskets during this free event. Artists Robin Bott, Tim Donovan, Susan Rawcliffe, and Jayn Ghormley will lead these projects in the Family Arts Tent.

It’s an up-beat weekend of music and arts for all. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic lunches. Enjoy the free performances!

Rhythm Child at The GRAMMY Museum

L.A. Kid Stuff is Giving Away Five Family Four-Pack of Tickets!

Celebrate rhythm and dance to the beat with local favorites Rhythm Child at The GRAMMY Museum this Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10 a.m.!  The program, perfect for children of all ages, will mix rock and roll, reggae, percussion solos and fun as bandleader Norm Jones and his group engage the audience in song and dance.

The event is part of the GRAMMY Museum’s Education Division Family Music Series that offers highly engaging and interactive opportunities for families to enjoy and learn about music together. Guests can watch an artist perform in the Museum’s intimate GRAMMY Sound Stage, while learning about the history of their favorite musical genre.

Before or after the concert, stay to check out the permanent and temporary exhibits in the GRAMMY Museum. Learn about the history of all musical genres, dance on an interactive Michael Jackson “Billy Jean” dance floor, check out the actual dresses and outfits worn by celebrities Gwen Stefanie, Jennifer Lopez and more!

To enter contest for a family four-pack of tickets: “LIKE” the L.A. Kid Stuff Facebook Page HERE and make a comment on the contest post OR if you are an L.A. Kid Stuff newsletter subscriber you can email us your entry. Winners will be chosen randomly and notified first thing Friday morning, June 16, 2010! Good Luck!

Rhythm Child at The GRAMMY Museum

GRAMMY Museum
800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 765-6800 ext. 6
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10 a.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.)
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per person aged 5 and up (includes access to GRAMMY Museum) Purchase at museum or ticketmaster.com
Website

Breaking Ground on a 12-Acre Civic Park in Downtown L.A.

We love outdoor green space wherever we can get it, even if it’s smack dab in the middle of a metropolitan hub.  This Thursday, help celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 12-acre park in Downtown Los Angeles at a press conference with free family activities and refreshments on Thursday, July 15 at 9 a.m. The park will connect the Los Angeles County Music Center and Los Angeles City Hall, and will be a hub of activities. The event will offer refreshments by Starbucks and cooking demonstrations, yoga on the lawn, music, art, storytelling and education on drought-tolerant plants to highlight the many ways that the Civic Park wil be used by the public when it is complete in 2012. Head out to the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration to show your support for this great addition to our city!

Downtown L.A. Civic Park Groundbreaking Ceremony and Activities

Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90012 (Access via Hall of Administration or Hill Street entrance)
Thursday, July 15, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
8:30 a.m. Arrival, activities in the park, refreshments by Starbucks
9:00 a.m. Program
9:30 a.m. Leaders turn off the fountain with a giant valve
Park activities continue until 10:30 a.m.

Ladybug Music Class

Ladybug Music – Early Childhood Music education
Hollywood Lutheran Church
1733 N. New Hampshire Ave., Los Angeles, 90027
(818) 506-8919
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: 0-5
Cost: FREE
Website

Ladybug Music is a mixed age (infant – 5 years old) research based early childhood music program that fills the great need for music and classes that speak to the diversity and tastes of this generation of parents. Ladybug has created music from all genres and eras which provides eclectic, rich and hip music for the children that the parents can enjoy as well. In the Ladybug classes we sing, play percussive instruments, dance, listen, get very silly and so much more all in a non-performance environment where every child and parent is able to experience their own style of learning with no expectations – just play!

A storytelling event with Karen Golden

Little Tokyo Branch Library
203 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, 90012
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 7-15
Cost: FREE
Website

Get carried away with storyteller Karen Golden as she weaves wondrous tales about how baskets are made and used in various cultures around the world. Join her for an interactive adventure featuring music and stories from Japanese, African, and many other cultures. Everyone will have the opportunity to see the South African Zulu basket on view at the library through the Folk Art Everywhere project.

Riding Giants – Movie Screening

Billy Wilder Theater
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood,
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

Riding Giants takes us along surfing’s timeline from its Polynesian roots to its early 20th-century rebirth in Southern California. The film highlights the group of extraordinary adventurers who, not satisfied with the mere recreational and social aspects of the sport, began searching for bigger and bigger waves. A Q&A with director Stacy Peralta will follow the screening. (2004, 104 min. Dir. Stacy Peralta.)

Music in the Air, Everywhere!
Los Angeles Kids and Family Summer Concerts 2010

In every corner of the greater Los Angeles area, the summer season is coming alive with music. Concerts and festivals abound, and almost every park and facility has some kind of free or low-cost musical performance going on.  Many are family friendly and some are tailored just for kids.  One can easily fill every single day of the week with something musical!   It’s a special privilege that like clockwork comes around every year for us living in Los Angeles, and something we should absolutely take advantage of but never take for granted.

Here are a few of the music concerts and performances taking place around town this summer. Bookmark this page on the website for future reference throughout the summer months.W e will try to update it as much as possible, so check back for more word on low cost and free, al fresco performances right in your neighborhood!

Garden Concerts for Kids

The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles
Saturdays and Sundays, August 7 & 8, 14 & 15, and 21 & 22, 2010
4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE; no reservations required.
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SummerSounds at the Hollywood Bowl

Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, 90068
Mondays – Fridays (July 5-August 13)
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-12 noon
Ages: 3-9
Cost: $7 per person (all ages)
MORE INFO

Big! World! Fun!

John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068
Saturdays, July 3-August 28, 2010 (except July 17)
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)
MORE INFO

Children’s Concerts at Levitt Pavillion (at Memorial Park)

85 E. Holly St., Pasadena
Children’s Entertainment
Wednesdays, June 23 – August 25, 2010
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
MORE INFO

Music in the Zoo

Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-6042
Fridays, July9, July 23 and August 6, 2010
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (animals on view until 8 p.m.)
Ages: All
Cost: Zoo members – $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 6-15; non-members – $16.50 for adults and $10.50 for children ages 6-15; Children under age 5: FREE (Food and beverage for sale)
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Free Monday Morning Concerts for Children

Madrid Theatre
21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; (818) 347-9938
Mondays, June 14 – August 24, 2010 (except July 5)
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: 6-9
Cost: FREE (Reservations required for parties of 10 or more)
MORE INFO

Sunday Kids Concerts

South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, 90274; (310) 544-1948
Sundays, August 1 and 22, 2010
Concert begins 5:30 p.m.; Gates open for picnicking 4:30 pm; Garden closes 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Admission (Advance Purchase: Children $7; Adults $9;
At the Door: Children $9; Adults $11)
MORE INFO

Summer Sunset Concert: Mr. Vallenato

Fowler Museum at UCLA
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions below)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
MORE INFO

Family Amphitheater Performances

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049
Saturdays and Sundays, July 10 – September 5, 2010
Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Included with Museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members) No reservations necessary.
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Kids Koncerts & Creative PlayGround

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 90290; (310) 455-2322
Saturdays or Sundays, through October 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $8 per person; $7 per person for groups of 5 or more. July 18 Benefit Concert $10/person; $9/person family rate. (Box Office (310) 455-3723)
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Sunset Concerts

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049
Thursdays, July 22 -August 26, 2010
All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE; no reservations necessary, but limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis (ALSO, all Skirball exhibits except Noah’s Ark are open during the concerts)
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Concerts in the Park

City of Lakewood De Valle Park
5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood, 90713
Thursdays, June 24 – August 12, 2010
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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South Pasadena Concerts in the Park

Garfield Park
Mission St & Park Ave., South Pasadena, 91030
Sundays, June 27 – August 8, 2010 (except July 4)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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2010 Summer Concert Series

Natural Amphitheater at Conejo Community Park
1175 Hendrix Ave. Thousand Oaks, 91360; (805) 381-1247
Select Sundays through September 6, 2010
5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Twilight Dance Series 2010

Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401
Thursdays through September 2, 2010
All concerts begin at 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Music by the Sea

Point Fermin Park
807 West Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, 90731 (Foot of Gaffey St.); (310) 548-7705
Sundays through August 1, 2010
Noon – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Farmers Market Summer Music Series

The Original Farmer’s Market – West Patio
6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles; (323) 933-9211
Thursdays and Fridays, Now – September 10, 2010
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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