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ART WALKS/ART OPEN HOUSES

The following is a partial listing of art walks. It is recommended that you confirm the availability of all events prior to attending since days and times may change periodically, and some events may have been changed or eliminated due to Covid restrictions.

• ANAHEIM - Downtown Anaheim ArtCrawl Experience. This event takes place quarterly on the second Saturday of the month from 5 - 8 p.m. The progressive art walk will begin at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 Center Street. The date of the next event is TBA. Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com, go to "Events" or "ArtCrawl Experience."

• CLAREMONT - Art After Hours at Pomona College Museum of Art. The event takes place most Thursdays at the Pomona College Museum of Art, 330 N. College Avenue, from 5 - 11 p.m. May include entertainment, special exhibits, student presentations or other programs, and the event is usually during the school year. Information: (909) 621-8283 or www.collegescalendar.org

• COVINA - First Saturday Citrus Art Walk. The new First Saturday Citrus ArtWalk will take place on the first Saturday of each month from 3 - 7 p.m. on Citrus Avenue in downtown Covina. There will be art displays and a variety of dance/music performances. Information: www.covinaca.gov

• FULLERTON - First Friday Art Walk. Every first Friday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in Downtown Fullerton. Art events and exhibition openings; map available on website. Information: (714) 879-1993 or http://www.fullertonartwalk.com

• LAGUNA BEACH - First Thursdays Art Walk. Every first Thursday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Laguna. Information: (949) 683-6871 or http://www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com

• LONG BEACH - Second Saturday Art Walk in the East Village Arts District. Every second Saturday of the month at a new time, from noon - 5 p.m. Art, street performances, and music in the East Village Arts District area, Linden Ave., 1st Street, Broadway, Elm. Information: (562) 682-9735 or http://www.artwalklb.com

• LONG BEACH (BIXBY KNOLLS) - First Fridays on Atlantic Avenue. Art, a variety of entertainment and other exhibits along Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls on the first Friday of each month. Information: (562) 595-0081 or www.firstfridayslongbeach.com

• LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - Downtown L.A. Artwalk. Every second Thursday of the month from noon - 9 p.m. Information: (213) 624-6212 or www.downtownartwalk.com

• LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - Leimert Park Village Art Walk. The Leimert Park Village Art Walk takes place every last Sunday of the month along the streets of 43rd Place and Degnan Boulevard from 2 - 8 p.m. Local cultural spaces, art studios and storefronts will host art exhibits, spoken word and music programs, children's activities and more. Information: www.leimertparkbeat.com/events.

• LOS ANGELES (NORTHEAST) - Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) Artwalk. When there are Artwalks, they take place in the Highland Park area of Northeast Los Angeles. Check website for current events and other information. Information: www.nelaart.org

• ONTARIO - Ontario Art Walk. The Ontario Art Walks take place quarterly on the third Saturday in February, May, August and November in historic Downtown Ontario from 6 - 9 p.m. Upcoming date is August 16. Events include art exhibitions, pop-up galleries, artist talks, creative workshops, and more. Website includes map and guide links. Information: www.ontarioartwalk.org

• POMONA - Metro Pomona Art Walk. Held very second Saturday of the month in the Pomona Arts Colony off Garey Avenue between Holt and Mission Boulevard. Hours are from 5 - 9 p.m. Information: (909) 469-1121 or www.downtownpomona.org

• RIVERSIDE - First Thursdays Arts Walk. Arts Walk is from 6 - 9 p.m. in the downtown Riverside area; includes Riverside Museum. Information: (951) 682-6737, (951) 826-5273, www.riversideculturalconsortium.org or www.riversideca.gov/museum

• SAN CLEMENTE - Village Art Fair. First Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. along Avenida Del Mar. Information: (949) 218-5378 or www.villagesanclemente.com.

• SANTA ANA - Downtown Santa Ana Artists Village Open House. Every first Saturday of the month from 7 - 10 p.m., Second and Broadway area. Exhibits and occasional performances vary from month to month. Information: (714) 564-5625, www.dtsaartwalk.org or www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us

• SAN PEDRO - First Thursday ArtWalk. On the first Thursday of each month, open galleries and studios, street vendors and entertainment in the downtown San Pedro arts district. Event is from 5 - 9 p.m. in downtown San Pedro between 4th and 8th Streets. There also may be periodic Third Saturday artwalks from 2 - 6 p.m., with more than 30 galleries and studios plus guided tours. Information: www.1stthursday.com

• TEMECULA - Art Off the Walls. First Friday programs showcase art from a variety of area artists, including a reception for the featured artists inside The Merc, 42051 Main Street, with live music and refreshments. Other portions of the event take place at The Lot on Main, 42051 Main Street. Information: (951) 694-6480 or www.temeculaca.gov

• UPLAND - Artists on "A" Street. Over 20 different types of art for show and sale every last Saturday of the month at the corner of "A" Street and 3rd Avenue. No times or current dates listed. Information: (909) 931-4100, (909) 204-4465 or www.ci.upland.ca.us

• VENICE - Venice Art Crawl. The Venice Art Crawl takes place quarterly on the third Thursday of month from 6 - 10 p.m. at locations north and south of Windward Avenue. Visit site for current locations and upcoming dates. Information: www.veniceartcrawl.com.

WHITTIER - Whittier Art Stroll Uptown. No current dates listed. The Whittier Art Stroll Uptown takes place from 5 - 9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The event includes art from more than 40 artists, plus live music, treats, a variety of vendors and more. A variety of events are hosted primarily at local businesses. The event takes place in Historic Uptown Whittier, Greenleaf Avenue and vicinity (a map is available on the Facebook page). Information: www.artstrolluptown.com or www.facebook.com/artstrolluptown.

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CAR SHOWS

• CHINO HILLS - Saturday Night Carz at the Shoppes at Chino Hills (parking lot at the corner of Boys Republic and Shoppes Drive). Event takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 5 - 8 p.m.. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

• FONTANA - Fontana Car Show. The Fontana Car Show takes place the first Friday of the month (except June and July) through September from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Fontana Civic Center, 8353 Sierra Avenue. This is a non-cruise event which will include food vendors, live music and cars on display. Information: (909) 349-6900 or www.fontana.org.

• LAKEWOOD - Summer Stampede Car Show. The Lakewood Summer Stampede Car Show, presented by the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on September 28 at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Avenue. The show will include over 250 cars, vendors and entertainment Information: (562) 531-9733 or www.lakewoodchamber.com.

• MONTEBELLO - Montebello Classic Car Show. The Montebello Classic Car Show will take place on September 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Bella Verde Golf Course, 88 Topgolf Drive. There will be a mix of classic cars, custon builds and motorcycles. Information: (323) 887-1200 or www.montebelloca.gov.

• REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Association Car Show. The car show presented by the Redondo Pier Association will showcase over 100 classic cars on display over the water at the Redondo Pier. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on September 28 on the West end of the pier. Information: www.redondopier.com.

• BROAD MUSEUM - The Broad is LA's new contemporary art museum. It is located in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Avenue next to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The museum is closed on Monday; hours vary on other days of the week. Advanced tickets may be reserved online, or there is an onsite standby line each day for admission on a first-come basis. See website for additional details. Information: (213) 232-6250 or www.thebroad.org

• CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER - There is free admission to all permanent exhibition galleries at the California Science Center (excludes IMAX and special exhibits). The museum address is 700 Exposition Park Drive (Los Angeles Colisum area). Information: (323) 724-3623 or www.californiasciencecenter.org

• CHINO YOUTH MUSEUM - The Chino Youth Museum offers Free First Friday programs from 3 - 5 p.m. Programs include art projects, snacks, time to explore the museum, exhibits and entertainment. Also for July, first 1000 people at Museum get in free. The museum is located at 13191 6th Street in Chino, one block north of the Chino Transit Center. Information: (909) 464-0499.

• FIRE STATION/MUSEUM OPEN HOUSES - Two area historical fire stations offer free tours on Saturdays. In San Pedro, Old Fire Station 36 (located at 638 Beacon Street) is open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. In Hollywood, Old Fire Station 27 is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Both offer a variety of artifacts and exhibits. Information: (323) 464-2727 or www.lafdmuseum.org.

• THE GETTY CENTER - Free admission; parking is $15, but $10 after 5 p.m. The museum does not require parking reservations. Off the 405 Freeway at Getty Center Drive. There are a variety of art-related and storytelling activities for children and families, free programs, lectures and movies, and more. See the museum's calendar for listing of events and programs. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu

• GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY - There is no admission charge to enter the observatory, but a fee for planetarium shows. Monthly public star parties offer the public a chance to try out telescopes and talk with amateur astronomers from 2 - 9:45 p.m. Check for upcoming star party dates. Information: (213) 473-0800 or www.griffithobservatory.org

• HOMESTEAD MUSEUM - Free admissions and programs like behind-the-Scenes tours and children's storytelling hours. Some programs require reservations. The museum is at 15415 East Don Julian Road in the City of Industry. Information: (626) 968-8492 or www.homesteadmuseum.org.

• HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS - Free admission the first Thursday of every month. Tickets are required and reservations become available on the first date of the month prior to the visit (i.e. reservations for the first Thursday in August become available starting July 1). Reservations for free days fill up quickly. Also, check monthly schedules for free lectures and other presentations. Information: (626) 405-2100 or www.huntington.org

• THE IRVINE MUSEUM OF ART - The Irvine Museum of Art is a small OC museum dedicated to the preservation and display of California art of the Impressionist period (1890 - 1930). 18881 Von Karman Street, Irvine, Ground Level. Admission policy had changed; admission is free now only for seniors, students and children. Information: (714) 476-2565 or http://www.irvinemuseum.org/

• LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART - Admission to the Long Beach Museum of Art is free every Friday. Museum address is 2300 East Ocean Boulevard. Information: (562) 439-2119 or www.lbma.org

• LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA) - Check website for current admission policies and program for LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. Information: (323) 857-6000 or www.lacma.org

• MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - BANK OF AMERICA "MUSEUMS ON US" PROGRAM - Over 70 museums nationwide are now offering free admission on the first weekend of every month for anyone showing a Bank of America check, ATM or credit card. Visit website for list of museums. Information: www.bankofamerica.com/museums.

• MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MOCA). Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art is free on Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m., 250 S. Grand Avenue. Information: www.moca.org.

• THE MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART - LONG BEACH Check museum website for all current policies and programs. Address is 628 Alamitos Avenue. Information: (562) 437-1689 or www.molaa.org/

• NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM - The Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Boulevard at Exposition Park in the downtown Los Angeles/USC campus vicinity, offers free museum admission every first Tuesday of the month. Information: (213) 763-3466 or www.nhm.org

• NORTON SIMON MUSEUM - The Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, offers free admission from 6 - 9 p.m. on every first Friday of the month. Information: (626) 449-6840 or www.nortonsimon.org

• ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART - The Museum is located in the Historic Old City Hall Building, 225 South Euclid. Hours are noon - 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, and admission is free. Also a variety of art and public programs. Information: (909) 983-3198 or www.ci.ontario.ca.us

• ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART - The Orange County Museum of Art offers free admission and is closed on Mondays. The Museum is now located in Costa Mesa at 3333 Avenue of the Arts. Information: (714) 780-2130 or www.ocma.art

• PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS - The Page Museum allows visitors to watch fossil excavation and assembly and has interactive displays of the Tar Pits and Southern California during the Ice Age. Free admission day is the first Tuesday of the month (except July and August). The museum is located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Information: (323) 934-7243 or www.tarpits.org

• SOUTHWEST MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN - The Southwest Museum of the American Indian, part of the Autry Museum system, is open to the public from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m on Saturdays. The Museum is located in the Mt. Washington area at 234 Museum Drive. Information: (323) 667-2000 or www.theautry.org

• UCLA FOWLER MUSEUM - The museum regularly offers free admission and a variety of free music, film and art-related programs. The Fowler Museum is located on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or http://www.fowler.ucla.edu

• UCLA HAMMER MUSEUM The museum offers a wide selection of lectures, poetry readings, music and other programs and performances. See the event calendar on museum website for a full schedule of events. 10899 Wilshire Boulevard at Westwood. Information: (310) 443-7000 or http://www.hammer.ucla.edu

NATURE CENTERS/PROGRAMS/EVENTS

• ANAHEIM - NATURE NIGHTS - Nature Nights at the Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, will take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. through August 7. Upcoming programs will be: July 2 - Natives4Nature, July 9 - Orange County Birds of Prey, July 16 - Doodlebugs Animal Adventures, July 23 - Pacific Marine Mammal Center, July 30 - Our Solar System and August 7 - Flashlight Walk. Evenings begin with a flashlight walk at 7 p.m. (bring a flashlight) and are followed by a formal presentation at 7:30 p.m. Information: (714) 998-8380 or www.anaheim.net/ocnc

• CHINO HILLS - ENHANCED TRAILS MAP - The Chino Hills trails app gives users access to detailed information about the city's trails and parks with a touch of a smartphone screen. Info for trails includes difficulty, time estimates for beginning hikers, distance and elevation gain. There are also trail photos, trailhead locations, access points, parking availability info and connections to other trails. Information: www.chinohills.org/trails

• GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY STAR PARTIES (LOS ANGELES) - Upcoming Summer '25 dates: August 30 and September 27. All events are from 2 - 9:45 p.m. Admission to the Observatory grounds and building is also always free (with a fee for shows in the Planetarium). Information: (213) 473-0800 or www.griffithobservatory.org

• IRVINE RANCH CONSERVANCY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS - The Irvine Ranch Conservatory and the City of Irvine offer a variety of free hiking, mountain biking, and interpretive programs as well as wilderness access days in Bommer Canyon, Hicks Canyon, Quail Hill Trail Head and other areas. Though many are free, advance registration is required. Register at website listed. Information: (949) 724-6610 or www.letsgooutside.org/explore/IOSP.

• TORRANCE/MADRONA MARSH PROGRAMS - Nature Walks, Bird Walks and more, plus special lectures, classes, habitat restoration opportunities and more. The Madrona Marsh Nature Center is located at 3201 Plaza Del Amo. Information: (310) 782-3989, www.torraceca.gov or www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com

• VARIOUS LOCATIONS - NATIONAL PARKS - A free or discounted passes are available from the National Parks System to all active duty military personnel with proper identification (CAC Card or DD Form 1173). The pass admits owners and accompanying passengers in a private non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, or the pass owner and up to three additional adults at sites that charge per person. Also, all National Parks will have free admission to the public for Juneteenth on June 19, the anniversary of the Great American Outdoor Act on August 4 and for National Public Lands Day on September 27. Information: www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm, or go to "Stores" at www.store.usgs.gov.

SENIORS

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SHAKESPEARE/THEATER/PERFORMING ARTS/MUSIC

• LONG BEACH - KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND (TURN)TABLE. Knights of the Round (Turn)Table is a monthly event modeled after a book club. Each month a different historically significant album is chosen, and participants listen to both sides and discuss it. Back in the day, people used to listen to the records while staring at the album artwork and liner notes. The programs seek to recreate this experience in the company of other music lovers. August date was August 28; September event details TBA. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Beachwood Brewing and Distilling, 3630 Atlantic Avenue. RSVP required via the link at www.bixbyknollsinfo.com/knights. Information: (562) 595-0081 or www.bixbyknollsinfo.com, go to "events."

• OPERA AT THE PARK AND OPERA AT THE BEACH. The LA Opera will present a live simulcast of West Side Story from the LA Opera stage on September 27 in two locations: the Santa Monica Pier and Loma Alta Park in Altadena. The broadcast will begin at 7:30 p.m. in both locations. Free to attend and open to all ages. RSVP to receive the latest updates and a free gift at the event. Information: http://laopera.org/performances/2026/opera-in-the-park or http://laopera.org/performances/2026/pier-simulcast.

SPECIAL EVENTS/OTHER

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SPORTS/RECREATION/DANCE

• CICLAVIA EVENTS There will be two upcoming CicLAvia open streets events. During these events, streets are closed to cars and open for walking, biking, skating, etc. On August 17 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Culver City Meets Venice will take place over 6.75 miles of streets from the Culver City arts district to Venice Beach. On September 14 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Historic South Central meets Watts will take place over 6.25 miles of roads connecting Historic South Central, Florence, Firestone and Watts. Events usually include a variety of activity hubs. Find maps and additional details on website. Information: www.ciclavia.org.

• HOLLYWOOD - Let's Groove Dance Series at Ovation Hollywood. On September 18 from 7 - 10 p.m. come to the courtyard for an evening of salsa dancing. The night begins with a salsa dance lesson from 7 - 7:30 p.m. Ovation Hollywood is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard. Information: www.ovationhollywood.com.

• LONG BEACH - DANCE DOWNTOWN REVOLUTION - Every Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. step outside for the DTLB dance event. There will be free instruction, great vibes and more. All ages/still levels welcome. September programs will take place at 212 The Promenade N. Styles will be: September 2 - Hip Hop, September 9 - Line Dance, September 16 - Retro Beach Dance Party, September 23 - Upbeat Contemporary Folklorico and September 30 - Street Dance. Dance program continue through October. Information: (562) 436-4259 or www.downtownlongbeach.org.

• LOS ANGELES (SOUTH) - J&J Line Dancing and "Rise and Grind" Morning Workouts. Free Line Dancing classes are offered on Mondays from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Beginner classes eare from 4:30 - 5:40 p.m. and Int/Adv classes are from 6 - 7:20 p.m. "Rise and Grind" Morning Workouts take place on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 a.m. at the lower level of the East parking garage near Crenshaw Boulevard. Classes are limited to 10 participants. Waivers are required prior to participating in classes. Information: (323) 290-6636 or www.baldwinhillscrenshawplaza.com.

• PASADENA - Free Fitness Classes at Playhouse Village Park. Free group exercise programs are offered on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. Classes are led by local fitness studios and the type of classes offered may vary. See website for current class and registration information. The Playhouse Village Park is located at 701 E. Union Street. Information: (626) 744-0340 or www.playhousevillage.org.

• REDONDO BEACH - Yoga at the Pier. The Redondo Beach Pier offers a free yoga class every second Saturday of the month from 10 - 11 a.m. at the West End of the Pier. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water. On Wednesdays in September, there also will be evening yoga on the pier from 6 - 7 p.m. on September 3, 10, 17 and 24. Information: www.redondopier.com.

• SANTA MONICA - Wellness and Waves. Wellness and Waves programs take place Saturdays through October 11 from 8 - 10 a.m. at the Santa Monica Pier. Meet under the iconic Santa Monica Yacht Harbor sign at 8 a.m. for an easy-breezy group run from 8 - 9 a.m. Also from 9 - 10 a.m. there will be Yoga and/or Yoga/Pilates fusion classes at the west end of the Pier. Bring a yoga mat and towel for the yoga classes. No session on August 30. Free but registration required. Information: www.santamonicapier.org/wellness-and-waves.

• SOUTH EL MONTE - Community Bike Rides. Remaining summer Community Bike Ride date is September 6. Meet at 8:30 p.m. and depart at 9 a.m. from the South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Avenue. Eight mile ride around the city, recommended for ages 10 and older. Information: (626) 579-2043 or www.soelmonte.org.

     

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