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Water Bus – 7 Stops – Marina del Rey – Friday 5PM to Midnight – Sat. 11AM to Midnight – Sun. 11AM to Midnight  $1.00 one way

February-7- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – Lecture: “Southern California’s Bight and Borderland: Where the Dynamic Ocean Meets Plate Tectonics” – 7 to 8:30PM - Admission $5.00 – RSVP 562-590-3100 Ext. 0 - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/calendar/2012/01/

February-7- Los Angeles - REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Selection Of Short Videos “Music And Image” – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/music-image

February-8- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Conversation And Screening: Chouinard “An Overture” – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $5.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/chouinard-overture

February-8- Los Angeles – Million Dollar Theater – UCLA Film & TV Archives Presents “The Big Combo” And “Pitfall” – 7:30 to 11PM – Admission $10.00 - http://happenings.ucla.edu/all/event/60153

February-9-10- Azusa – Warehouse Theater – APC Theater Presents “Blithe Spirit” – 7:30PM – Tickets $5/$10/$15 – Order Tickets Online - http://www.apu.edu/calendar/finearts/music

February-9-12- Huntington Beach – Stage West Theater – Play “Love Letters” – Time: Thurs, Fri, & Sat. 7:30PM – Sun. 3PM – Admission: $7.00 – Students & Seniors $5.00 – Reserve Tickets at 714-895-8150 – http://www.huntingtonbeachevents.com/calendar.html#January

February-9-20- Los Angeles – Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza – Magic Johnson Theaters – 10th ANNUAL PAN AFRICAN FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL – America’s Largest Black Film Festival Showcasing Over 150 New Films – For Films, Dates and Times go to the website. Tickets for individual films $6.00, Students & Seniors $5.75 – http://www.PAFF.org

February-10- Pasadena – CalTech – Beckman Auditorium – Movie: “Operation Deep Sea” Shedding Light In The Darkness – 10AM – Admission $5.00 - http://events.caltech.edu/events/event-8442.html

February-10-12 – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Gem Faire – Hours: Fri., 12 to 6PM – Sat., 10AM to 6PM – Sun., 10AM to 5PM – Admission: Adults $7.00, Children under 12 Free - http://www.santamonicacivic.org/calendar/ecalendar.html

February-11- Claremont – Raymond M. Alf Museum Of Paleontology – Family Science Discovery Day “Ancient Predators” – Hands-On Learning Experience – Admission $3.00, Children 4 & Under Free – 1 to 4PM - http://alfmuseum.org/visitors

February-11- Azusa – Warehouse Theater – APC Theater Presents “Blithe Spirit” – 2PM & 7:30PM – Tickets $5/$10/$15 – Order Tickets Online - http://www.apu.edu/calendar/finearts/music

February-11- Glendale City SDA Church – Second Saturday Concert: Redlands Chorale – 4PM – Free Will Offering - http://glendalecitysda.org

February-11- Pasadena – CalTech – Beckman Auditorium – Movie: “Life- Primates” – 2PM – Admission $5.00 - http://events.caltech.edu/events/event-8382.html

February-11-12- The Pasadena Convention Center – 13th Annual Los Angeles Pottery Show – Sat. 10AM to 6PM, Sun. 10AM to 4PM – Admission $12.00 - http://www.lapotteryshow.com/

February-12- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Conversation: The Magic of Solidarity: Shahrnush Parsipur and Suheir Hammad – 7PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/magic-solidarity

February-12 – Los Angeles – Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels – Concert: “Festival Of Worship – In Faith, In Hope” – 7PM – Admission $10.00 - http://www.olacathedral.org/

February-12- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – Second Sunday Science “Spring Migration” – 2 to 4PM – Tickets $5.00 - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6618.htm

February-12- Whittier College – The Ruth B. Shannon Center For Performing Arts – Family Series Play “Who’s Not Not Not Not Going To Move” – 2PM – Tickets $10.00 Seniors/Children $8.00 – Buy Tickets Online http://www.shannoncenter.org/Family_2.htm

February-12- Los Angeles – Occidental College – Thorne Hall – Samta Cecelia Orchestra “Devorak & Gershwin” – 4PM – Tickets $26, $20 and Youth $7 - http://www.scorchestra.org/concerts.html

February-14- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class – 6:30 to 8:30 - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

February-14- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Documentary Film “The Last Buffalo Hunt” – 8:30PM – Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/lee-anne-schmitt-0

February-15- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – Lecture: “The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines” – 7 to 8:30PM - Admission $5.00 – RSVP 562-590-3100 Ext. 0 - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/calendar/2012/01/

February-16- Irvine Valley College – IVC Performing Arts Center Main Stage – IVC Ensemble Together With Guest High School – 8PM – Admission $8.00, Seniors & Students $5.00, Youth $2.00 - http://www.ivcarts.org/details.asp?id=204

February-16- Torrance – Cultural Arts Center – James Armstrong Theater – “Sleeping At Night” Mosaic FUZE – An evening benefiting Hope International – 7 to 9:30PM – Tickets $5.00 - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?

February-17- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – Experimental Electronic Music Performance With Wyatt Penn Keusch And Khalija – 9:30PM – Tickets $7.00 – Seniors/Children $5.00 - http://beyondbaroque.org/events.html

February-17- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – Ellyn Maybe’s Band Poetry Rodeo – 7:30PM – Tickets $8.00 – Seniors/Children $5.00 - http://beyondbaroque.org/events.html

February-17-19 – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Santa Monica Art Festival – Fri: Noon to 7PM, Sat: 10AM to 7PM, Sun: 10AM to 5PM – Admission: $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Children under 12 FREE - http://www.santamonica.com/events-calendar/

February-18- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – Jesus Angel Garcia Performs in “BadBadBad” – 7PM – Tickets $7.00 – Seniors/Children $5.00 - http://beyondbaroque.org/events.html

February-18- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

February-18- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – Night Hike (Flashlights Will Be Provided) – 7 to 9PM – Tickets $5.00 Per Person or $10.00 Per Family - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6618.htm

February-18-19- Torrance Cultural Arts Center – Twist On The Traditional Quilt Show – 10AM to 5PM - Tickets $8.00 - http://www.southbayquiltersguild.org

February-19- Long Beach – Grace First Presbyterian Church – Concert: Dewey Erney – 2PM – Free Will Offering - http://www.gracefirstevents.org/The_Grace_First_Concert_Series/Home.html

February-21- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – Lecture: “Soaring Past 7 Billion: Population Challenges for a Crowded World” – 7 to 8:30PM - Admission $5.00 – RSVP 562-590-3100 Ext. 0 - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/calendar/2012/01/

February-22-23- Torrance Cultural Arts Center – James Armstrong Theater – TUSD’s 13th Annual Dance Collaboration Effort – 7PM – Tickets $10.00 & $8.00 - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

February-23- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – Ellyn Maybe’s Band Poetry Rodeo – 7:30PM – Tickets $8.00 – Seniors/Children $5.00 - http://beyondbaroque.org/events.html

February-23-25- Azusa – Blackbox Theater – APC Theater presents One Act Plays “All In The Timing” – 7:30PM – Tickets $5/$10/$15 – Order Tickets Online - http://www.apu.edu/calendar/finearts/music

February-24- Irvine Valley College – IVC Performing Arts Center Main Stage – IVC Orchestra & Keyboard Area In Concert – 8PM – Admission $8.00, Seniors & Students $5.00, Youth $2.00 - http://www.ivcarts.org/details.asp?id=205

February-24- Torrance Cultural Arts Center – James Armstrong Theater – 13th Annual Glen Kamida And Friends Fundraising Concert (Benefiting The No. Torrance Elementary Music Programs) – 7PM – Tickets $10.00 & $5.00 - http://www.president@ntyme.org

February-24-26- Anaheim Convention Center – Scrapbook Expo – Fri. 10AM to 6PM, Sat. 9AM to 6PM, Sun. 9AM to 5PM – Admission $9.00 – Get Tickets Online http://www.scrapbookexpo.com/OC-12/Home.asp

February-25- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – Jordan Margolis “EXCUSEMAN” A Costumed Bundle Of Fun – 7PM – Tickets $7.00 – Seniors/Children $5.00 - http://beyondbaroque.org/events.html

February-25- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – Beyond Music: Leslie Ross, Bassoonist – 9PM – Tickets $10.00 – Seniors/Children $5.00 - http://beyondbaroque.org/events.html

February-25- Irvine Valley College – IVC Performing Arts Center Main Stage – Wind Symphony Performs With ANHS Wind Ensemble – 7:30PM – Admission $8.00, Seniors & Students $5.00, Youth $2.00 - http://www.ivcarts.org/details.asp?id=206

February-26- Azusa – Blackbox Theater – APC Theater presents One Act Plays “All In The Timing” – 2PM – Tickets $5/$10/$15 – Order Tickets Online - http://www.apu.edu/calendar/finearts/music

February-26-Long Beach – Veterans Stadium – So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet - Hundreds of vendors selling all brands of new, used, and vintage motorcycle and bicycle parts and accessories. – 7AM to 1PM (Rain or Shine) – General Admission $10 – Children Under 12 FREE - http://www.socalcycleswapmeet.com/event-dates

February-26- Irvine Valley College – IVC Performing Arts Center Main Stage – Master Chorale Presents Partsongs – 4PM – Admission $8.00, Seniors & Students $5.00, Youth $2.00 - http://www.ivcarts.org/details.asp?id=207

February-26- Pasadena City College – Sexson Auditorium – Pasadena Young Musicians Orchestra “Repertoire TBA” – 3:30PM – Tickets $5, Children & Seniors $3 - http://www.pymo.org/pymocalendar.html

February-26- Beverly Hills – Greystone Estate – Music In The Mansion “Russian Pianist, Svetlana Smolina” – 2PM – Tickets: $15 – Advance Registration Recommended, Call 310-285-6850 - http://www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/events/music.asp

February-28- Culver City – Temple Akiba – Lecture: “Discovery Of The Dead Sea Scrolls” – 7:30PM - Tickets are $10 with an RSVP by Febuary 21st or $15 at the door – RSVP Call 310-398-5783 - http://www.templeakiba.net/

February-29- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – Lecture: “Climate Change & Coastal Inundation” – 7 to 8:30PM - Admission $5.00 – RSVP 562-590-3100 Ext. 0 - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/calendar/2012/01/

March-1- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

March-1- Torrance – Madrona Maarsh Nature Center – Class: “Photographing Birds In Nature” – 9AM to Noon – To Register For This Class Call 310-782-3989 - $5,00 Per Person - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6618.htm

March-3- Pasadena Presbyterian Church – Pasadena Singers Led By Timothy Howard – 7:30PM – Free Will Offering - http://www.laago.org/calendar/calendar.pdf

March-3- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

March-3- Pasadena – CalTech – Beckman Auditorium – Movie: “Equator – Reef & Riches” Exploring the Indonesian archipelago in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. – 2PM – Admission $5.00 - http://events.caltech.edu/events/event-8383.html

March-3- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

March-4- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – Watercolor Class For Kids 8 Years Old and Up – 10AM to Noon – Fee $10.00 - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

March-5-6- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – The Original Vintage Fashion Expo – Sat. 10:30AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM – Admission $10.00 - http://vintageexpo.com/calendar.htm

March-6- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – Lecture: “Plastic Ocean, How Bad Is It” – 7 to 8:30PM - Admission $5.00 – RSVP 562-590-3100 Ext. 0 - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/calendar/2012/01/

March-8- Azusa – Warehouse Theater – APC Theater Presents “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” – 7:30PM – Tickets $5/$7.50/$10 - Order Tickets Online - http://www.apu.edu/calendar/finearts/music

March-9- Pasadena – CalTech – Beckman Auditorium – Movie: “Hyperspeed” From the dusty plains of the Mojave Dry Lake, to NASA's Dryden High-Speed Flight Research Center, Hyperspeed unveils the latest in rocket cars, jet boats, and Hyper-planes as they push the next speed record. – 10AM – Admission $5.00 - http://events.caltech.edu/events/event-8443.html

March-9- Cerritos – Cerritos Park East – “Kings & Princesses Royal Evening” - Kings (fathers, grandfathers, uncles) are invited to treat their princesses (daughters, granddaughters, nieces) to an evening filled with fun and excitement as Cerritos Park East is transformed into a royal palace. - $11.00 Per Person Includes Dinner & Dancing – 6 to 8PM – (Semi-Formal Attire Or Costumes) – Registration Is Required http://www.cerritos.us/RESIDENTS/recreation/_pdfs/Spring_CSP.pdf

March-10- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Meet The Grunion – A guided observation of the silvery fish as they come up on the beach to spawn. – 8PM - $5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children. FRIENDS Members: FREE - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=721

March-11- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – Second Sunday Science “Reptiles, Repitles, Oh My” – 2 to 4PM – Tickets $5.00 - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6618.htm

March-13- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class – 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

March-13- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – Lecture: “Seeing Climate, Seeing Change” – 7 to 8:30PM - Admission $5.00 – RSVP 562-590-3100 Ext. 0 - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/calendar/2012/01/

March-15- Azusa – Warehouse Theater – APC Theater Presents “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” – 7:30PM – Tickets $5/$7.50/$10 - Order Tickets Online - http://www.apu.edu/calendar/finearts/music

March-16-17 – Los Angeles – Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels – Concert: LA Opera Presents: Jonah's Faith – 7PM – Admission (TBA) - http://www.olacathedral.org/

March-17- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

March-18- South Gate Park – Chamber Of Commerce Greenspan’s Azalea Classic Car Show – 10AM to 3PM – Adults $5.00, Children Under 13 $1.00, Toddlers Free - http://www.greenspans.com/coming-soon.html

March-20- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – Lecture & Presentation: “Penguins, A Photographic Expedition To Antarctica” – 7 to 8:30PM - Admission $5.00 – RSVP 562-590-3100 Ext. 0 - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/calendar/2012/01/

March-21-25- Hollywood – Raleigh Studios – 17th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL (IFFF) – For Films, Dates and Times go to the website. Tickets for individual films $10.00 – http://www.iffilmfest.org

March-22- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Film: “The Unstable Object” Daniel Eisenberg – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/daniel-eisenberg

March-23- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – Beyond Music: “WildUp” Brooklyn To LA – 9PM – Tickets $10.00 – Seniors/Children $5.00 - http://beyondbaroque.org/events.html

March-24- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – Beyond Music: “WildUp” Brooklyn To LA – 2 to 5:30PM – Tickets $10.00 – Seniors/Children $5.00 - http://beyondbaroque.org/events.html

March-24- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Meet The Grunion – A guided observation of the silvery fish as they come up on the beach to spawn. – 8PM - $5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children. FRIENDS Members: FREE - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=721

March-25-Long Beach – Veterans Stadium – So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet - Hundreds of vendors selling all brands of new, used, and vintage motorcycle and bicycle parts and accessories. – 7AM to 1PM (Rain or Shine) – General Admission $10 – Children Under 12 FREE - http://www.socalcycleswapmeet.com/event-dates

March-25- Beverly Hills – Greystone Estate – Music In The Mansion “Soloist, Slava Kagan-Paley” – 2PM – Tickets: $15 – Advance Registration Recommended, Call 310-285-6850 - http://www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/events/music.asp

March-25- Manhattan Beach – Trinity Lutheran Church – Hymn Festival – 4PM – Admission: Freewill Offering - http://www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic/tlcmbbl.htm

March-30-April-1- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – International Gem & Jewelry Show – Fri. 12 to 6PM, Sat. 10AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM – Admission $8.00 - http://www.calendar.smgov.net/civic/eventcalendar.asp

March-30- Cerritos – Liberty Park – Spring Break Cosmic Egg Hunt – Have a blast hunting for eggs at night under the stars. Play Glow-In-The-Dark Games and watch “Tron, Legacy”on the big screen – Ages: 11 to 14 – Residents $1.00 / Non-Residents $2.00 - http://www.cerritos.us/RESIDENTS/recreation/_pdfs/Spring_CSP.pdf

April-2- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Film & Videos By Abigail Child “Narrative Bodies” – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/abigail-child

April-5- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

April-5-6- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – The Original Vintage Fashion Expo – Sat. 10:30AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM – Admission $10.00 - http://www.calendar.smgov.net/civic/eventcalendar.asp

April-7- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

April-7- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – Friends Of Madrona Marsh Annual Garden Tea Party & Native Plant Sale – Noon to 3PM – Donations Accepted - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?

April-7- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

April-8- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Meet The Grunion – A guided observation of the silvery fish as they come up on the beach to spawn. – 8PM - $5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children. FRIENDS Members: FREE - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=721

April-9- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Film: “Double Tide” Sharon Lockhart – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/sharon-lockhart-0

April-10- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

April-10-15- Hollywood – ArcLight Hollywood – INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES – For Films, Dates and Times go to the website. Tickets for individual films $10.00 – http://www.indianfilmfestival.org

April-15- Los Angeles – USC University Park Campus – Alfred Newman Recital Hall – Thornton JazzReach Concert – 7PM – Tickets $5.00 – Obtain tickets Online http://www.usc.edu/bus-affairs/ticketoffice/ - http://web-app.usc.edu/ws/eo2/calendar/32/event/896130

April-16- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Film: “Seeing And Awakening” Nathaniel Dorsky – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/nathaniel-dorsky

April-16-23 – Los Angeles – Directors Guild Of America Theater Complex – CITY OF LIGHTS, CITY OF LOS ANGELES (COLCOA) A Week Of French Film Premieres In Hollywood - For Films, Dates and Times go to the website. Tickets for individual films $10.00, Seniors $7.00, Students $5.00 – http://www.colcoa.org

April-19- Malibu – Pepperdine University – Smothers Theater – Pepperdine Choir & Orchestra Masterworks Concert – 7:30PM – Tickets: $10 - http://arts.pepperdine.edu/performances/music.htm

April-19-22- Newhall – Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio – Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival – Celebrate The Culture Of The Cowboy Through Live Performances Of Music And Poetry – 10AM to 6PM Daily – Tickets $15, Children $10 – http://www.cowboyfestival.org

April-20- Long Beach – Grace First Presbyterian Church – Concert: St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble – 7:30PM – Free Will Offering - http://www.gracefirstevents.org/The_Grace_First_Concert_Series/Home.html

April-20- Pasadena – CalTech – Beckman Auditorium – Movie: “Earth-Power Of The Planet, Atmosphere” – 10AM – Admission $5.00- http://events.caltech.edu/events/event-8444.html

April-21- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

April-21-22- Los Angeles – Lancaster City Park - California Poppy Festival - 10AM to 5PM Daily - $8.00, Children 6 Years Free - http://www.poppyfestival.com/

April-21-22 – Pasadena – Kidspace Children’s Museum – Annual Butterfly Release – See Swarms Of Painted lady Butterflies Released Into The Gardens Of The Museum – (No time given) – Admission $10 - http://www.kidspacemuseum.org/site/PageServer?pagename=events

April-22-Long Beach – Veterans Stadium – So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet - Hundreds of vendors selling all brands of new, used, and vintage motorcycle and bicycle parts and accessories. – 7AM to 1PM (Rain or Shine) – General Admission $10 – Children Under 12 FREE - http://www.socalcycleswapmeet.com/event-dates

April-22- Beverly Hills – Greystone Estate – Music In The Mansion “Hausmann Quartet” – 2PM – Tickets: $15 – Advance Registration Recommended, Call 310-285-6850 - http://www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/events/music.asp

April-22- Fullerton – Cal State Fullerton - Clayes Performing Arts Center, Hallberg Theatre – Shakespeare Play: “Measure For Measure” – 2PM – Admission: $11.00 – http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/boxoffice.html

April-23- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Experimental Film: “Miners, Bridges, Love And Other Retrievable Treasures” Bill Morrison – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/bill-morrison

April-23- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Meet The Grunion – A guided observation of the silvery fish as they come up on the beach to spawn. – 8PM - $5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children. FRIENDS Members: FREE - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=721

April-27- Irvine Valley College – IVC Performing Arts Center Main Stage – IVC & UCI Shared Guitar Recital – 8PM – Admission $8.00, Seniors & Students $5.00, Youth $2.00 - http://www.ivcarts.org/details.asp?id=213

April-27- Downey – Downey Civic Theater – Biola University Cinema & Media Arts Student Film Festival – 7:30 TO 10:30pm – Admission $10.00 - http://news.biola.edu/yota/events/2012/Apr/27/cinema-and-media-arts-student-film-festival/

April-28- Van Nuys – Woodley Park – Israel Independence Day Festival – Food, Rides, Dancing, Children’s Activities, Sky Diving Show, Fashion Show and more. – 10AM to 7PM – Tickets $10.00 – http://www.israelifestival.com

April-29- Manhattan Beach – Trinity Lutheran Church – Annual Spring Choral Concert “Alchymey” – 4PM – Admission: $15, Students $5 - http://www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic/tlcmbbl.htm

April-29- Pasadena City College – Sexson Auditorium – Pasadena Young Musicians Orchestra “Repertoire TBA” – 3:30PM – Tickets $5, Children * Seniors $3 - http://www.pymo.org/pymocalendar.html

April-30- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Hand-Drawn Animations: “The Imaginary Voyages Of Maureen Selwood – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/maureen-selwood

May-3- Irvine Valley College – IVC Performing Arts Center Main Stage – Wind Symphony Concert – 8PM – Admission $8.00, Seniors & Students $5.00, Youth $2.00 - http://www.ivcarts.org/details.asp?id=215

May-3- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

May-3-7- Los Angeles – Goethe Institute (Ground Floor) – SOUTHEAST EUROPE FILM FESTIVAL - The festival showcases the cultural diversity of Southeast Europe – Tickets $10.00 - Check website for film titles and times – http://www.seefilmla.org

May-4- Irvine Valley College – IVC Performing Arts Center Main Stage – Orchestra & Guitar Program Concert – 8PM – Admission $8.00, Seniors & Students $5.00, Youth $2.00 - http://www.ivcarts.org/details.asp?id=216

May-5- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

May-5- Irvine Valley College – IVC Performing Arts Center Main Stage – Master Chorale Presents Mozart’s “Requiem” – 8PM – Admission $8.00, Seniors & Students $5.00, Youth $2.00 - http://www.ivcarts.org/details.asp?id=231

May-5-6- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – The Original Vintage Fashion Expo – Sat. 10:30AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM – Admission $10.00 - http://vintageexpo.com/calendar.htm

May-6- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

May-6- Torrance – Armstrong Theater – “Bubblemania” Featuring Casey Carle, A Bubble Artist Extraordinaire – Ages: Children – 2PM and 6PM - $15 Reserved Seating – Reserve Tickets at http://www.torrancearts.org/bubblemania.html

May-7- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Meet The Grunion – A guided observation of the silvery fish as they come up on the beach to spawn. – 8PM - $5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children. FRIENDS Members: FREE - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=721

May-7- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Film: “Mexican Experiments In 16MM” Cine Povera – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/cine-povera

May-8- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

May-9-10- Cerritos Park East – Kite Making Workshop – Ages: 7 Years To Adult – 6:30 to 8PM – Residents $3.00 / Non-Residents $5.00 – Registration Required http://www.cerritos.us/RESIDENTS/recreation/_pdfs/Spring_CSP.pdf

May-12- Cerritos – Liberty Park – Bicycle Trip To Seal Beach – Ages: 12 Years To Adult – 10:15AM to 4PM – Residents $5.00 / Non-Residents $7.00 – Registration And A Waiver Are Required - http://www.cerritos.us/RESIDENTS/recreation/_pdfs/Spring_CSP.pdf

May-13- Beverly Hills – Greystone Estate – Music In The Mansion “Francisco Villa, Cello” – 2PM – Tickets: $15 – Advance Registration Recommended, Call 310-285-6850 - http://www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/events/music.asp

May-13- Pasadena City College – Sexson Auditorium – Pasadena Young Musicians Orchestra “Repertoire TBA” – 3:30PM – Tickets $5, Children & Seniors $3 - http://www.pymo.org/pymocalendar.html

May-14- Los Angeles – UCLA Campus – Schoenberg Hall – Chamber Music At UCLA “Mozart a Deux: The Sonatas For Violin & Piano” Part 3 – 8PM – Admission: $12.00 - http://www.performingartslive.com/default.aspx?Method=Free&page=2

May-18-20- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – My Favorite Bead Show – Fri. 12 to 6PM, Sat. 10AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM 0 Admission $6.00 - http://www.calendar.smgov.net/civic/eventcalendar.asp

May-19- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

May-19- Whittier College – The Ruth B. Shannon Center For Performing Arts – Family Series Play “Jack And the Beanstock” – 2PM – Tickets $10.00 Seniors/Children $8.00 – Buy Tickets Online http://www.shannoncenter.org/Family_2.htm

May-20- Long Beach – Grace First Presbyterian Church – Concert: LA Bronze Handbell Choir – 2PM – Free Will Offering - http://www.gracefirstevents.org/The_Grace_First_Concert_Series/Home.html

May-20- Manhattan Beach – Trinity Lutheran Church – Thies Consort – 4PM – Admission: $15, Students $5 - http://www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic/tlcmbbl.htm

May-21- Los Angeles – REDCAT Theater (Located In The Walt Disney Concert Hall Complex) – Films: “New Day At 40” A Community Celebration – 8:30PM - Tickets $10, Students $8.00 - http://www.redcat.org/event/cine-povera

May-22- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Meet The Grunion – A guided observation of the silvery fish as they come up on the beach to spawn. – 8PM - $5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children. FRIENDS Members: FREE - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=721

May-24-30- Hollywood – Ricardo Montalban Theater – The Hola Mexico Film Festival – Tickets $10 – Check website for film titles and screening times. – http://www.holamexicoff.com

May-26- University Of California Irvine – Claire Trevor School Of Arts – Winfred Smith Hall – UCI Choir “Jazz And Broadway” – 8PM – Tickets $5.00 - http://music.arts.uci.edu/content/uci-choir-jazz-and-broadway

May-27-Long Beach – Veterans Stadium – So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet - Hundreds of vendors selling all brands of new, used, and vintage motorcycle and bicycle parts and accessories. – 7AM to 1PM (Rain or Shine) – General Admission $10 – Children Under 12 FREE - http://www.socalcycleswapmeet.com/event-dates

May-31-June-2- Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center – LB Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo – Thurs & Fri 10AM to 7PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM – General Admission $8.00, Children 8 to 16 $4.00, Seniors Over 65 $4.00 - http://www.longbeachcc.com/calendar/index.cfm?eventid=4826

June-2- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

June-2- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

June-3- Long Beach – Grace First Presbyterian Church – Concert: Johnny Fair & The Xtrordinaries – 2PM – Free Will Offering - http://www.gracefirstevents.org/The_Grace_First_Concert_Series/Home.html

June-5- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Meet The Grunion – A guided observation of the silvery fish as they come up on the beach to spawn. – 8PM - $5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children. FRIENDS Members: FREE - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=721

June-7- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

June-8-10- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Contemporary Crafts Market – 10AM to 6PM Daily – Admission $8.00 - http://www.calendar.smgov.net/civic/eventcalendar.asp

June-12- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

June-15-17- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – International Gem & Jewelry Show – Fri. 12 to 6PM, Sat. 10AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM – Admission $8.00 - http://www.calendar.smgov.net/civic/eventcalendar.asp

June-16- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

June-17- Beverly Hills – Greystone Estate – Music In The Mansion “Ohtae Kwon, Trombone & Tae Yeon Lim, Piano” – 2PM – Tickets: $15 – Advance Registration Recommended, Call 310-285-6850 - http://www.beverlyhills.org/

June-21- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Meet The Grunion – A guided observation of the silvery fish as they come up on the beach to spawn. – 8PM - $5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children. FRIENDS Members: FREE - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=721

June-24-Long Beach – Veterans Stadium – So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet - Hundreds of vendors selling all brands of new, used, and vintage motorcycle and bicycle parts and accessories. – 7AM to 1PM (Rain or Shine) – General Admission $10 – Children Under 12 FREE - http://www.socalcycleswapmeet.com/event-dates

July-4- Los Angeles – CBS Studio Center – Back Lot – Annual 4th Of July Community Fireworks Festival – Music, Food, FIREWORKS – 4:30 to 9:30PM – (Cost TBA) – http://www.studiocitychamber.com

July-5- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center Plaza – Sizzling Summer Nights – Latin Bands Play Mambo, Aharnga & Afro-Cuban Sounds – 6 to 9PM – Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

July-5- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

July-7- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events

July-7- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

July-10- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

July-12- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center Plaza – Sizzling Summer Nights – Latin Bands Play Mambo, Aharnga & Afro-Cuban Sounds – 6 to 9PM – Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

July-19- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center Plaza – Sizzling Summer Nights – Latin Bands Play Mambo, Aharnga & Afro-Cuban Sounds – 6 to 9PM – Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

July-19-20 – Los Angeles – Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels – Concert: Christopher Houlihan, Organist Performs The Vierne Symphonies – 7:30PM – Free Will Offering - http://www.olacathedral.org/

July-20- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Meet The Grunion – A guided observation of the silvery fish as they come up on the beach to spawn. – 8PM - $5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children. FRIENDS Members: FREE - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=721

July-21- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

July-21-22- Hollywood – The Egyptian Theater – FUSION: The Los Angeles LGBT People Of Color Film Festival – Tickets $10 – Check website for film titles and times. – http://www.outfest.org

July-25- Beverly Hills – Greystone Estate – Music In The Mansion “iPalpiti Orchestra 15th Annual Festival” – 2PM – Tickets: $15 – Advance Registration Recommended, Call 310-285-6850 - http://www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/events/music.asp

July-26- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center Plaza – Sizzling Summer Nights – Latin Bands Play Mambo, Aharnga & Afro-Cuban Sounds – 6 to 9PM – Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

July-28- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center – Day Of The Cowboy & Cowgirl Celebration – Atendees Are Encouraged To Dress In Western Attire – 11AM to 5PM - Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

August-2- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

August-2- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center Plaza – Sizzling Summer Nights – Latin Bands Play Mambo, Aharnga & Afro-Cuban Sounds – 6 to 9PM – Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

August-3-5- San Pedro – Harbor Blvd. Promenade & Berth 87 – 24th Annual Taste Of San Pedro – Fri. 6 to 10PM, Sat. 11AM to 9PM, Sun. 11AM to 7PM – Tickets $10.00 - http://www.tasteinsanpedro.com

August-4- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

August-4- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

August-9- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center Plaza – Sizzling Summer Nights – Latin Bands Play Mambo, Aharnga & Afro-Cuban Sounds – 6 to 9PM – Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

August-14- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

August-16- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center Plaza – Sizzling Summer Nights – Latin Bands Play Mambo, Aharnga & Afro-Cuban Sounds – 6 to 9PM – Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

August-18- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

August-19- Long Beach – Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site – MUD MANIA: A Celebration Of Adobe – Attendees Will Make Adobe Bricks, Plaster A Wall With Mud, Construct A Mini-Adobe House And Much More – 12:30 to 4:30 PM – Tickets $6.00, Children (3-12) $4.00 – http://www.rancholoscerritos.org

August-23- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center Plaza – Sizzling Summer Nights – Latin Bands Play Mambo, Aharnga & Afro-Cuban Sounds – 6 to 9PM – Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

August-25-26 – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Santa Monica Cat Show – Hours: Sat., 10AM to 6PM – Sun., 10AM to 5PM – Admission: $10.00, Seniors & Children $7.00 - http://www.santamonicacivic.org/calendar/ecalendar.html

August-30- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center Plaza – Sizzling Summer Nights – Latin Bands Play Mambo, Aharnga & Afro-Cuban Sounds – 6 to 9PM – Tickets $10, Students/Seniors $6.00, Children( 3-12) $4.00 – http://www.theautry.org

August-31-September-2- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – International Gem & Jewelry Show – Fri. 12 to 6PM, Sat. 10AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM – Admission $8.00 - http://www.calendar.smgov.net/civic/eventcalendar.asp

September-1- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

September-1- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

September-6- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

September-6-8- Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center – LB Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo – Thurs & Fri 10AM to 7PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM – General Admission $8.00, Children 8 to 16 $4.00, Seniors Over 65 $4.00 - http://www.longbeachcc.com/calendar/index.cfm?eventid=4826

September-11- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

September-15- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

October-4- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

October-5-7- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – My Favorite Bead Show – Fri. 12 to 6PM, Sat. 10AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM 0 Admission $6.00 - http://www.calendar.smgov.net/civic/eventcalendar.asp

October-6- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

October-6- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

October-9- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

October-20- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

October-20-21- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – The Original Vintage Fashion Expo – Sat. 10:30AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM – Admission $10.00 - http://vintageexpo.com/calendar.htm

November-1- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

November-2-4- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Contemporary Crafts Market – 10AM to 6PM Daily – Admission $8.00 - http://www.calendar.smgov.net/civic/eventcalendar.asp

November-3- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

November-3- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4 '

November-3-4- Los Angeles – The Autry National Center – American Indian Arts Marketplace – Music, Demonstrations, Dance, Food – 10AM to 5PM Daily – Adults $10, Students/Seniors $6, Children (3 to 12) $4 – http://www.theautry.org

November-13- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

November-17- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

November-30-December-2- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – International Gem & Jewelry Show – Fri. 12 to 6PM, Sat. 10AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM – Admission $8.00 - http://www.calendar.smgov.net/civic/eventcalendar.asp

December-1- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Angelino Heights Walking Tour (5 Blocks Total Walking) – 10AM - Reservations Required - Meeting & parking info will be provided with reservation confirmation. - Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

December-1- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 10AM to 12Noon - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

December-2- Los Angeles – Skirball Cultural Center – Hanukkah Family Festival – 11AM to 4PM – Admission $10.00, Children Under 12 Free – http://www.skirball.org

December-6- Torrance – Madrona Marsh Nature Center – “Tyke Hikes” Hikes Designed Specifically For Children – 10 to 11:30AM - $5.00 Donation - http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6640.htm

December-11- Torrance - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - Out Of The Wilds & Into Your Garden Class - 6:30 to 8:30PM - $5.00 Donation Accepted - - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/

December-15- Los Angeles – LA Conservancy Union Station Walking Tour (Easy 1-1/2 Mile Walk) – 10AM – Meet At Aladema St. Lobby – Tickets $10.00, Children Under 12 $5.00 - http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4

2013

February-7-9- Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center – LB Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo – Thurs & Fri 10AM to 7PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM – General Admission $8.00, Children 8 to 16 $4.00, Seniors Over 65 $4.00 - http://longbeachexpo.com/

June-6-8- Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center – LB Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo – Thurs & Fri 10AM to 7PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM – General Admission $8.00, Children 8 to 16 $4.00, Seniors Over 65 $4.00 - http://longbeachexpo.com/

September-26-28- Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center – LB Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo – Thurs & Fri 10AM to 7PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM – General Admission $8.00, Children 8 to 16 $4.00, Seniors Over 65 $4.00 - http://longbeachexpo.com/

2014

June-5-7- Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center – LB Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo – Thurs & Fri 10AM to 7PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM – General Admission $8.00, Children 8 to 16 $4.00, Seniors Over 65 $4.00 - http://longbeachexpo.com/

September-4-6- Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center – LB Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo – Thurs & Fri 10AM to 7PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM – General Admission $8.00, Children 8 to 16 $4.00, Seniors Over 65 $4.00 - http://longbeachexpo.com/

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