SPECIAL EVENTS/NOTICES

Through May 25 - 40th Annual Orange County Imagination Celebration. The Imagination Celebration includes many free or paid/ticketed arts and cultural events for families. Programs will take place in Orange County cities throughout the period. Free music events will be included in the listings. Visit the website listed for further information and the full schedule of events. Information: www.sparkOC.com/categories/imagination-celebrationor www.artsoc.com.

April 29 - UCLA Hammer Museum Programs. Sacred Sounds: Reflections on Alice Coltrane. Artists, scholars and musicians will present insights into Alice Coltrane's impact with presentations and conversations, and there will be an evening performance by Sune Woods. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. The UCLA Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood. See website for attendance policies. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.

April 29 and 30 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. On April 29 at 7 p.m. in Lani Hall, UCLA and the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music will present a conversation with prominent Iranian composer Sadegh Nojouki. The program will be presented in Persian. An RSVP is not required. On April 30 at 1 p.m. in Schoenberg Music Building Room B544, Michael A. Figueroa will present a lecture titled "Arab American Experimentalism as a Horizon of Futurity." An RSVP is not required. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

May 1 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. Book talk with author Jesica Rode titled "For Women and Girls Only: Reshaping Jewish Orthodox Through the Arts in the Digital Age," a groundbreaking novel on the reversal of mainstream portrayals of ultra-Orthodox religious women and those who have left the community yet maintain ties to it. It is the first work to focus on the ultra-Orthodox female art scene in music, film and dance across North America and on social media. The program will take place at 2 p.m. in Royce Hall 314. RSVP using the link on the website calendar event page. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

May 2 and 3 - Litfest in the Dena. LitFest in the Dena will take place on Friday from 6 - 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Boulevard in Playhouse Village. The theme of the festival is "Books That Teach Us About Character." There will be panels, workshops and readings. A full program of events is available on the website, and the event is open to the public. Information: www.litfestinthedena.org.

May 3 and 4 - Brewery Artwalk. The Brewery Artwalk is a twice-yearly open studio weekend at the world's largest art complex, with over 100 participating resident artists. Attendees will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artwork directly from the studios. Hours are from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., and parking and admission are free. The Brewery is located at 2100 Main Street in Los Angeles. Information: www.breweryartwalk.com.

May 3 and 4 - Sierra Madre Art Fair. Sierra Madre's annual celebration of the arts will take place Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Memorial Park, 222 West Sierra Madre Boulevard (at the Civic Center). There will be over 70 artists displaying their works, craft projects, food/drink vendors and live music throughout the day. The full entertaiment schedule should be available online. Information: (626) 355-7186, www.sierramadreartfair.org or www.cityofsierramadre.com.


May 6 - ALOUD LA Programs. "Rasquachismo in Art and Life: Cheech Marin and Josh T. Franco in Conversation." In Chicano communities, the term rasquache has been reclained from a slur to a badge of pride, expressing a sensibility - rasquachismo - characterized by inventiveness and creativity, often in response to material limitations. Actor, comedian, musician and Chicano art advocate Cheech Marin will discuss this attitude in relationship to the artworks at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture in Riverside. Josh T. Franco is the collector at large at the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Mark Taper Auditorium of the Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W. 5th Street. Reservations are required. Information: www.lfla.org or www.eventbrite.com/e/rasquachismo-in-art-and-life-cheech-marin-josh-t-franco-in-conversation-registration-1330203818429.

May 7, 12 and 13 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia and Other Programs. On May 7 at 5 p.m. via Zoom, "Driven Into Paradise:" Schoenberg in Los Angeles. In the online program, historians, musicologists and composers will explore Schoenberg's complex relationship with Los Angeles. On May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ackerman Bruin Reception Room, "A Seat at the Table: Music Industry Networking Night." A variety of music industry representatives will gather for conversations providing perspective about building a successful career in music. On May 13, two programs. At 10 a.m. via Zoom, "Exploring the Opera - Schoenberg in Hollywood, an Online Discussion." The program will feature Tod Machover, Peter Kazaras and Joe Auner discussing the new opera "Schoenberg in Hollywood." Also at 4:30 p.m. in the Green Room (1230 Schoenberg Music Building), the Musicology Distinguished Lecture Series will present Nate Sloan. He will present reflections and insights based on his ten years of producing the Switched on Pop podcast, a podcast which explores the making and meaning of popular music. RSVP for online and other events using the link on the website calendar event page. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

May 10 and 11 - Sunset Beach Art Festival. The Sunset Beach Art Festival will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. along the greenbelt between N. Pacific and S. Pacific from Broadway to 7th Street, community center and Firehouse Gallery. There will be works by more than 150 artists for sale, including paintings, jewelry and handmade clothing. The Community Center and Firehouse are on 12th Street, and there also will be entertainment and a juried exhibit there. Parking is available at Peter's Landing and the parking lot at the end of Warner with regular shuttles during the hours of the festival. Information: (562) 537-8295 or www.sunsetbeachartfestival.net.

May 11 - UCLA Hammer Museum Programs. Screeining of "Cabaret," starring Liza Minelli and Joel Grey; directed by Bob Fosse. Cabaret looks at the decadence and darkness of Nazism's rise in Germany through glitzy-framed glasses that are far from rose-tinted. The screening will take place at 7 p.m., and tickets are available on a first-come basis beginning one hour prior to the event. The UCLA Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood. See website for attendance policies. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.

May 14 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. "Sound Mind, Sound Career: Navigating Non-Traditional Jobs in the Music Industry." Panelists will share practical tips and strategies for staying grounded, managing stress and finding balance in a fast-paced and often unpredictable field. The program will take place at 11 a.m. in Schoenberg Music Building Room 1343. RSVP using the link on the website calendar event page. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

May 15 and 16 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. On May 15 at 3 p.m. in Lani Hall, "Crafting Success: The Art of Professionalism in Music." The panel discussion will feature industry leaders sharing insights on professionalism in the music industry. RSVP required for this program. Also on May 15 at 4 p.m. in the UCLA Faculty Center, "Schoenberg in Hollywood and Representations of Jewishness in Opera," a lecture by Professor Joy H. Calico. On May 16 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Music Industry Career Fair in the Ackerman Bruin Reception Room. RSVP using the link on the website calendar event page. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

May 17 and 18 - Beverly Hills Art Show. The event takes place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. both days. Nearly 250 artists exhibit their works outdoors in Beverly Hills in the grassy area of Beverly Gardens Park along Santa Monica Boulevard between Rodeo and Rexford Drives. There will also be entertainment and food available for purchase. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org.

May 18 - 30th Annual Balboa Island Art Walk.. The Balboa Island Art Walk will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. along South Bayfront Promenade on Balboa Island. There will be open galleries, exhibits and a variety of live music. Maps will be available the day of the event. Please note: parking is extremely limited, and there will not be shuttle service this year. The Balboa Peninsula parking lot is located at the end of 55 South/Newport Boulevard at Palm Street, with ferry service across to Balboa Island. Information: (949) 675-3612 or www.balboaislandartwalk.info.

May 18 - UCLA Hammer Museum Programs. Schoenberg in Hollywood: The Making of a Modern Opera. Composer Tod Machover will discuss his innovative new opera Schoenberg in Hollywood with conductor Neal Stulberg, director Karole Armitage and Arnold Schoenberg's son Larry Schoenberg, moderated by UCLA musicology professor Joy Calico. The opera will make its West Coast premiere at UCLA later in the evening. The program will take place at 1:30 p.m., and seating is on a first-come basis. The box office opens one hour prior to the program. The UCLA Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood. See website for attendance policies. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.

June 1 - Yorba Linda Arts Alliance Foundation Celebration of the Arts and Music Festival. The fine arts and music festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Hurless Barton Park and the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House, 4701 Casa Loma Ave. in Yorba Linda (just off Imperial Highway). There will be live entertainment from local dance and music groups, fine arts exhibits and sales, hands-on activities for all ages, and food available for purchase. Information: (714) 996-1960, (714) 349-2581 or www.artsyl.org.

June 7 - Irvine Studio Arts Festival. The Studio Arts Festival will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. outdoors in Heritage Community Park at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Avenue. The annual juried festival will include original works of art by over 100 artists in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography, fiber and glass, plus music, art demonstrations and food available for purchase. Information: (949) 724-6880, www.irvinefinearts.org, go to special events, or www.cityofirvine.org.

LONG BEACH - KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND (TURN)TABLE. Knights of the Round (Turn)Table is a monthly event modeled after a book club. 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. The April event featured Coldplay's Viva la Vida. Details on May event TBA. An RSVP IS REQUIRED at bixbyknollsinfo.com/knights using the link on the event page. No outside food allowed. Information: (562) 595-0081, www.facebook.com/knightsoftheroundturntable or www.bixbyknollsinfo.com, go to "events," and "knights."

LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY GRAMMY Museum News. Beginning on January 25, the Museum will be free for all visitors ages 17 and under, expanding the opportunity for young individuals to experience the interactive exhibits. . Information: www.grammymuseum.org.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY - LACMA SPRING PROGRAMS The Los Angeles County Museum of Art makes available a publication called The Guide. The Guide includes information on LACMA's Education and Public Programs for Spring 2025, including music programs. The Guide can be downloaded in pdf format as soon as it is available. Information: (323) 857-6000, www.lacma.org/theguide or www.lacma.org.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - AAPI HERITAGE MONTH May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Find the guide to activities/events in the Los Angeles area at the website listed. Information: https://culture.lacity.gov/programs-and-initiatives/la-hm.

ART WALKS

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.

• 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

• HUNTINGTON BEACH - Third Wednesdays Art Walk. ArtWalk will take place every third Wednesday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Huntington Beach on Main Street, Fifth Street and a number of individual locations. Maps will be available at each art stop. Information: (714) 536-8300 or http://www.hbdowntown.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 Emporia Arts District ArtWalk and Studio Tour. The ArtWalk and Studio Tour takes place the third Saturday of every other month from 6 - 10 p.m. at 211 - 223 Emporia Street and 119 W. Transit Street in Ontario. No information yet on upcoming dates. Information: (909) 437-6962

• POMONA - Metro Pomona Art Walk. Music, food and art every second Saturday of the month in the Pomona Arts Colony off Garey Avenue between Holt and Mission Boulevard. Hours are from 6 - 9 p.m. Information: (909) 261-5004 or www.metropomona.com

• 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 - San Clemente Art Crawl. Last Thursday of each month on Calle de Los Molinos (Los Molinos business district) in San Clemente. See map on website. Information: www.scartcrawl.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.aplaceforart.org www.santaanaartsdistrict.com, 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 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown San Pedro between 4th and 8th Streets. There also are periodic Third Saturday artwalks from 2 - 6 p.m., with more than 30 galleries and studios plus guided tours. Information: www.1stthursday.net

• TEMECULA - Art Off the Walls. First Friday programs in 2022 will take place on Oct. 7 and Nov. 4. The events 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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FREE MUSEUM DAYS

The following is a partial listing of free museum days. It is recommended that you confirm the availability of all events/open days prior to visiting the museum since free entry days and times may change periodically.

• BOWERS MUSEUM - First Sunday of the month - family programs are generally from about 12:30 - 3 p.m. (see concert pages). Museum address is 2002 N. Main Street in Santa Ana. Please note: museum admission is no longer free during the first Sunday programs. Information: (714) 567-3100 or www.bowers.org

• 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 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM - Target Sundays are every second Sunday of the month. Hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Live programs generally begin about 1 p.m. General admission to the museum is also free. Museum address is 600 State Drive in Exposition Park (Los Angeles Coliseum area). Information: (213) 744-2132, (213) 744-7432 or www.caamuseum.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/

• LA HABRA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - The Children's Museum at La Habra offers free admission on the first Saturday of each month for the Target Free Saturdays program. Check website for upcoming dates. Information: (562) 905-9793 or www.lahabracity.com/section.cfm?id=41.

• 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) - Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is free every second Tuesday of the month and to LA County residents with ID after 5 p.m., 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. A schedule of Target Free Holiday Mondays can also be found on the museum website, as well as information on other free lectures and performances. 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 Free Target Sundays programs include special activities each month with a variety of family-oriented art workshops and/or music. 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

• SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER - The Skirball Cultural Center is open with free admission every Thursday, and also a variety of both free and fee performances and activities. Includes Passport Screenings of films one Saturday per month. The Center is located off the 405 Freeway at the Skirball Drive exit. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.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

OTHER CATEGORIES

LECTURES/LECTURE SERIES

• "ALOUD" AT THE LOS ANGELES CENTRAL LIBRARY - Lecture series. Most programs begin at 7 p.m. in the Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium. Wide variety of topics. Reservations required. Fall listings are now available. Information: (213) 228-7025, www.lfla.org or www.aloudla.org.

• CALARTS "AESTHETICS AND POLITICS" LECTURE SERIES - The series lineup ranges from political debates to film screenings and performances, as well as conversations about art, architecture and philosophy. Info on Winter 2025 events TBA. Information: http://criticalstudies.calarts.edu/programs/aesthetics-and-politics/lecture-series or www.youtube.com/c/AestheticsandPolitics.

• "DISTINCTIVE VOICES AT THE BECKMAN CENTER" AT UC IRVINE - Insights on Science, Technology and Medicine lectures. Events usually run September through June. Lectures are at 7 p.m. in the Beckman Center on the UCI campus and open to the public. Programs are by reservation only and fill up quickly. Visit the website listed and join the e-mail list to receive notices for each session. In-person seating is limited but opportunities also exist to view the programs online. Information: (949) 721-2266 or www.voicesatbeckman.org.

• ZOCALO PUBLIC SQUARE LECTURE SERIES - Series of public lectures in a variety of locations throughout the Los Angeles area and on a variety of topics. Reservations are required for most events. Information: www.zocalopublicsquare.org.

     

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