SPECIAL EVENTS/NOTICES

March 30 - UCLA Hammer Museum Programs. Screening the movie "Yentl." The musical epic stars Barbara Streisand and tells the story of the titular protagonist Yentl, the only daughter of a rabbi in a small Ashkenazi village in 1904 Poland who yearns to enter yeshiva and complete religious studies like the young men her age. The screening will take place at 7 p.m. Tickets are available on a first-come basis and the box office opens 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.

April 2 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. Stones Throw Records Panel. The panel discussion will feature Peanut Butter Wolf, the visionary founder of Stones Throw Records alongside one of the label's standout artists. The program will take place at 1:30 p.m. in Lani Hall. 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.

April 3 - La Plaza de Cultura y Artes Programs. Loss, Legacy and Liberation: Exploring the Opera Ainadamar. Join musicologist and Connects-affiliated scholar Dr. Tiffany Kuo for a lecture exploring the history of Spanish-language opera. The lecture will provide musical and historical context for LA Opera's upcoming Spanish language opera Ainadamar. The Flamenco-inspired opera tells the story of poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca. The program will take place at 6 p.m. at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main Street in Los Angeles. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session. Information: (213) 542-6200, www.lapca.org or www.facebook.com/laplazala.

April 5 - DTLB Art + Design Walk. The DTLB Art + Design Walk: Celebrate Downtown edition will take place from 2 - 7 p.m. in a large area of downtown Long Beach including Pine Avenue, the historic East Village Arts District, the Promenade and other locations and galleries. There will be visual artworks and interactive installations, live music and performances, group art shows and pop-up galleries and more. Event web pages include interactive maps with locations. Information: https://downtownlongbeach.org/events/dtlb-art-design-walk or www.downtownlongbeach.org.

April 5 and 19 - Grand Park's Easy Mornings. The spring programs offer a calm start to the weekend with relaxing and family-friendly activities for all ages focused on deepening relationships with self, community and the park. The programs, including arts and crafts, experiences for curious little minds and DJs, take place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown LA, 200 N. Grand Avenue. See full list of activites on website. Information: www.grandparkla.org.org or www.grandparkla.org/event//gloria-molina-grand-parks-easy-mornings.

April 6 - Santa Monica Arts Month Celebration. Santa Monica has marked the state observance since 2019 to raise visibility and awareness about the value of arts within communities. The event will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway. There will be a printmaking activity, a tour of the contemporary Indigenous art exhibit, workshops, poetry readings and more. Reserve a spot via Eventbrite. Information: www.santamonica.gov/places/cultural-venue/annenberg-community-beach-house or www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-month-celebration-tickets-1261542871689.

April 12 - Record Store Day. Record Store Day is an annual global celebration of the unique culture of the nearly 1400 independently-owned record stores in the U.S. and thousands of similar stores internationally. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day. To see if a store near you is participating and to read about special releases for the day, click the links on the Record Store Day website. Information: www.recordstoreday.com.

April 12 - Riverside Art Market. The Riverside Art Alliance will present the 2025 Riverside Art Market from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in downtown Riverside at White Park, 3936 Chestnut Avenue. There will be 100+ artist vendors, crafts for children, a beer and wine garden, entertainment, food for sale and more. Information: www.riversideartalliance.org or http://riversideartmuseum.org.


April 12 and 13 - OC Fair Imaginology. OC Fair Imaginology is a free family even featuring S.T.E.A.M.-related exhibits, hands-on learning and activities, entertainment, competitions and contests, and more. The event will take place at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free and parking is $12. See website for directions to the fair grounds and daily schedules of events/programs. Information: (714) 708-1500, www.ocfair.com/imaginology or www.ocfair.com.

April 15 and 16 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. On April 15, the Musicology Distinguished Lecture Series presents Paula Harper of the University of Chicago speaking on "Sonic Memes, Contagious Tunes and Viral Musicking." This program has been rescheduled from its original January date. The presentation will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the Green Room (1230 Schoenberg Music Building). On April 16, Dr. Christian Poske will present a lecture tited "The Land Where Life is Good: Naga Song Responses to Political Conflict." The program will take place at 1 p.m. in Room B544, Schoenberg Music Building. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

April 19 - UCLA School of Music Programs. UCLA Music Industry Capstone. The annual UCLA Music Industry Capstone is a celebration of the 2025 graduating classes of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's Music Industry programs. The showcase will include musical acts, presentations and guest speakers offering a glimpse into the future of the music industry. The program will begin at 10 a.m. in Lani Hall. 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.

April 19 - UCLA Hammer Museum Programs. Screening the "New Wave." For a group of rebellious young Vietnamese Americans in the late 1970s and 1980s, the struggle to find identity took root in a community of musicians with big hair, vibrant fashion and synthesized beats. A culture clash was born, documented in this film by Elizabeth Ai. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. and will include a discussion with Ai and UCLA Assistant Professor Thuy Vo Dang. Tickets are available on a first-come basis and the box office opens 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.

April 25 - UCLA Hammer Museum Programs. Arts Party: Transcend. Arts Party is an annual event designed by UCLA students for college students from all over Southern California. The event will take place from 7 - 10 p.m. and will include live music, artist-led workshops and after-hour access to the galleries. An RSVP is required but does not guarantee entry if the event reaches capacity. 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 26 and 27 - Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is a two-day celebration of the written word and a major literary event. The Festival (lectures, panel discussions, performances, booths, demonstrations, displays, etc.) is free to the public and will take place on the USC campus (though there are some ticketed events as well). Saturday hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Each year one of the stages includes musical performances. The Los Angeles Times pull-out section with complete information and event listings is usually included in the Los Angeles Times on the Sunday prior to the event. Tickets to all outdoor events are free but a fee/reservation fee may be charged for some indoor programs. See additional information for attendees on Festival website. Information: http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks or www.latimes.com.

April 26 and 27 - Arts Open San Pedro. Explore all San Pedro's Arts and Cultural District has to offer in this city-wide two-day open studios event. The event will include open art studios, live music, dance and theatrrical performances, guided walking and trolley tours and more. Trolleys will operate from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Studio/gallery hours will be from noon - 4 p.m. and stage performances will take place from 2 - 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance via Eventbrite and explore the event map and schedule on the Arts Open San Pedro website. Information: https://artsopen.artsunitedsp.org, www.artsunitedsp.org or www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-open-san-pedro-tickets-1262921124079.

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 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.

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 is 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. This includes admission to the February 14 preview of Sonic Playground, an immersive, music-making experience dedicated to the legacy of Jim Long. 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.

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

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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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