Calendar Of Free Events In Los Angeles

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February-22- South El Monte Library – In honor of Black History Month, Ina Buckner-Barnette presents “Traveling Shows” a mix of songs, poetry and personal stories. – 3:30 to 4:30PM - http://www.colapublib.org/calendar/events/index.php?lID=89

February-22- Los Angeles – Regency L.A. Live Theater – Movie Premiere “John Carter” – Movie Stars Arrive Between 5PM & 6:30PM - http://www.seeing-stars.com/calendar/

February-22- Torrance - Katy Giessert Civic Center Library Community Meeting Room – Meet The Author: Flora Wong “Long Way Home” Journeys Of A Chinese Montanan – 2PM - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?

February-22- Torrance – Sartori, El Prado & Marcelina Sts. – Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire – 8AM to 3PM – http://www.torranceantiquefaire.com

February-23- Los Angeles – Gnomon School of Visual Effects – “The Making Of The Muppets” A special behind-the-scenes look at the more than 350 visual effects visual effects in the hit motion picture “The Muppets.”- 7:00 to 9:00PM – Free But Reservations Required https://www.gnomonevents.wufoo.com/forms/the-making-of-the-muppets/

February-23- Compton Library – Celebrate Black History Month – “The Voice Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” – Dr. Dennis M. Brown presents King’s speeches along with songs from the Civil Rights Era – 6:30 to 7:30PM - http://www.colapublib.org/calendar/events/index.php?lID=49

February-23- Santa Monica College – SMC African American Collegians Center – Free Lecture: African American History Month: Alephonsion Deng “Africa, America, & the Hope of Transnational Connectivity” - 11:15AM - http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Marketing/Events/Pages/Special-Events.aspx

February-23- Burbank – Buena Vista Branch Library - One-Woman Show “She's History: the Most Dangerous Women in America” is about women who make and made history, written and performed by Amy Simon – 7 to 8:30PM - http://www.burbank.lib.ca.us/event/2012/feb/shes-history

February-23- Los Angeles – USC – University Park Campus – Bovard Auditorium – Visions & Voices: The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote: Words And Music From The Time – 7:30PM – RSVP http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=195

February-24- Los Angeles – UCLA Dept. Of Art, Broad Art Center – FREE: “English Rakugo with Master Utazo Katsura” - Rakugo is the traditional Japanese custom of storytelling and is performed by a solo artist. – 4:00 to 10:00PM - http://www.happenings.ucla.edu/all/event/49774

February-24-26- La Habra Heights – Hillcrest Congregational Church – Hillcrest Festival Of Fine Arts - Fri & Sat: 10AM to 5PM; Sun: 11AM – 5PM http://hillcrest-church.org/festival-of-fine-arts.html

February-24-26- Temple City Park – Camellia Festival & Carnival – Parade, Games, Rides, Arts & Crafts and Food Booths – Fri. & Sat. 4 to 10PM, Sun. 10AM to 8PM - http://www.templecity.us/Camellia%20Festival/Camellia%20Festival.asp

February-25- Los Angeles – Koreatown – Corner of Western & Elmwood – “Almighty Opp” Puppet Show – 9:00PM - http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d93/OPP7/feb_25_2012_web.jpg

February-25- Los Angeles – Ripley’s Believe It Or Not (Hollywood) – Free Sword Swallowing Show – 2:00PM - http://www.ripleys.com/hollywood/

February-25- Los Angeles – UCLA Dept. Of Art, Broad Art Center – 19th Annual RAZA Youth Conference – 8:00AM to 6:00PM - http://www.happenings.ucla.edu/all/event/60460

February-25- Los Angeles – Titmouse, Inc. – “Eat Your Art Out V” LA’s Underground Art & Cultural Carnival After Dark – FREE To Attend – All Ages – 7PM - http://www.facebook.com/EYAOACDG

February-25- Culver City – Julian Dixon Library - Culver City Friends Ice Cream Social, Membership Drive & Mini Book Sale – 1 to 3:30PM - http://www.colapublib.org/calendar/events/index.php?lID=27

February-25- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

February-25- Hollywood – ArcLight Cinerama Dome – Movie Premiere “Act Of Valor” – Movie Stars Arrive Between 5PM & 6:30PM - http://www.seeing-stars.com/calendar/

February-25- Temple City – “Camellia Festival Parade” – Parade Route: Las Tunas Dr. between Sultana Ave. & Rowland Ave. – 10AM - http://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/Camellia%20Festival/Camellia%20Festival.asp

February-25- Los Angeles – Westfield Century City Shopping Mall – FREE Health & Fitness Expo – Classes, Coaches, Experts - All Ages – 10:00AM to 6:00PM - http://www.operationfitness.com/

February-25- Los Angeles – A. C. Bilbrew Library – In Celebration Of Black History Month Book Signing: Erin Audrey Kaplan’s “Black Talk, Blue Thoughts & Walking The Color Line” – 2PM -
http://www.colapublib.org/bhm/

February-25- Pasadena – San Rafael Branch Library – Black History Month Commemoration - A Tribute To Our Legacy “ Still I Rise” – 1 to 4PM - http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/news_events/calendar/

February-25-26- Los Angeles – Convention Center – Soccer Nation Expo – Largest FREE Family Soccer Expo In the US – Sat. 9:30 to 5PM, Sun. 9:30 to 4PM - http://www.soccernationexpo.com/

February-25-26- Pomona Fairplex – Barn 9A – West Valley Dog Sports Agility Trials – (No times given) - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

February-26- Los Angeles – Leimert Park Village Courtyard – Leimert Park Art Walk – Free Concerts, Free Movies 12 to 8PM - http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/events/leimert-park-art-walk-last-1

February-27- Los Angeles – Graham Library - MTG (Magic the Gathering) Tournament for Adults – Ages: 18 & Older – 5:30 to 7PM - Pre-Registration Required – Visit The Library or Call 323-582-2903 - http://www.colapublib.org/calendar/events/index.php?lID=52

February-28- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

February-28- East Los Angeles Library – Celebrate The Year Of the Dragon “Chinese Dancers” By The American Chinese Dance Assoc. – 6 to 7PM - http://www.colapublib.org/calendar/events/index.php?lID=56

February-28- Santa Monica – Caffe Luxxe – Food Demonstration & Book Signing “Simple Pleasures” - Chef Lisa Baker Morgan Will Give A Special Demonstration On How To Make French Beignets (bugnes Lyonnaises) – 6 to 8PM – http://www.chefmorgan.com

February-29- Carson – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library – Celebrating Black History Month “African And African=American Tales” – 4 to 5PM - http://www.colapublib.org/calendar/events/index.php?lID=25

March-1- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

March-1- Los Angeles Citywide – IHOP Free Pancake Day - http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/index.html

March-2- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

March-2- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

March-3- Los Angeles – USC – University Park Campus – Bovard Auditorium – Visions & Voices: Letters From Zora, In Her Own Words – 7:30PM – RSVP http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=200

March-3- Los Angeles - El Pueblo Historical Monument – 11th Annual Lantern Festival – Lantern Making Workshops, Entertainment, Artisans And Cultural Exhibits – Noon to 6PM – http://www.camla.org

March-3- Torrance - Katy Giessert Civic Center Library Community Meeting Room – Meet The Author: Lisa See “Snow Flower & The Secret Fan” – 2PM - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?

March-3- Los Angeles – UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon – 10th Annual President’s Ball – (General Public Welcome) – Learn ballroom dances from the time of George Washington to Abraham Lincoln – 8PM to 12AM - Attire can be costume, formal or semi-formal. http://www.my.calendars.net/HBallroomDance

March-4- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

March-4- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE – Open Reading Featuring Abraham Greatson, Sumiko Braun and Steve Abee – 5PM – (Sign-up at 4:45PM) - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

March-5- Woodland Hills – Warner Center Marriott – Woodland Hills Job Fair – Free Admission – Ages: 18 & Older – 11AM to 2PM - http://www.coasttocoastcareerfairs.com/career_fairs/details/CA/Woodland_Hills/March/5/2012/

March-5- Pomona = Fairplex – Deaf Nation Expo - Our philosophy is that FREE ADMISSION brings a diversity of attendees who can share our culture, needs, language, and information.—9AM to 6PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/

March-5- Los Angeles – UCLA Powell Library Building – 2nd Floor – The Rotunda “Al-Mutanabbi Street” Poetry Reading & Exhibit Opening – 7:30PM - http://www2.library.ucla.edu/news/898.cfm

March-8- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

March-8- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Food Fair - Once-a-year event to sample food and drink from the city's premier restuarants, wineries, caterers and beverage purveyors. – Two Sessions: 10:30AM to 2PM & 6:30 to 9:30PM - http://www.santamonicacivic.org/

March-8- Los Angeles – AT&T Center Theater – USC Visions & Voices: “Do You Dream In Color?” A fascinating evening of performance and conversation explores issues raised by blindness – 7PM – RSVP http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=201

March-9- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

March-9- Los Angeles – University Of Southern California – Taper Hall Of Humanities – Z-Days 2012 – Film Screenings With Q&A “An Introduction To The Resource Base Economy” and “Project Earth” – 7 to 10PM – http://www.tzmlaca.org/main/summary

March-9-11- Los Angeles – University Of Southern California – Venues Vary – Z-Days 2012 (Zeitgeist Days is An Annual Global Event To Generate Interest, Support & Awareness For A New Social System) – Events Listed By Date - http://www.tzmlaca.org/main/summary

March-10- Los Angeles – University Of Southern California – Taper Hall Of Humanities – Z-Days 2012 – Main Lecture Event – Topics covering Global Sustainability, Cultural Values, Applied Science, Technology, Social Change and Human Behavior – 12 to 6PM - http://www.tzmlaca.org/main/summary

March-10- Los Angeles – Japanese American National Museum – Target FREE Saturday – Activity: Folding Paper – 11AM to 4PM - http://www.janm.org/events/2012/01/

March-10- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

March-11- Hollywood – El Capitan Theater – Z-Day Awareness Walk - Activist walk through the area of Hollywood & Highland with banners, fliers, and voiced information to generate awareness through positive determined means. – Gather at 2:00PM - http://www.tzmlaca.org/main/summary

March-11- Redondo Beach Pier – 38th Annual Festival Of The Kite – Noon to 5PM - Corn-Dog-On-A-Stick Eating Contest and Throw Down Yo-Yo Competition - http://www.redondopier.com/

March-11- Beverly Hills – Roxbury Park on Wiggly Field – Day-Long Pet Extravaganza – Pet Parade, Pet Adoptions, Pet Entertainment, Food Trucks – 11AM to 4PM - http://www.beverlyhills.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=5344

March-11- Santa Monica – Virginia Avenue Park – 6th Annual Unity Resource Festival – Live Music & Dance – 1 to 5PM – http://www.vapark.smgov.net

March-12- Los Angeles – Nokia Theater – Movie Premiere “Hunger Games” – Movie Stars Arrive Between 5PM & 6:30PM - http://www.seeing-stars.com/calendar/

March-10- Pasadena – The Salvation Army Tabernacle – Free Workshop: “Gardening” – Ages: Teens & Adults – 9 to 11AM - http://www.cityofpasadena.net/Calendar

March-15- Los Angeles – Geffen Playhouse Kinross Annex – Play “After Dark” (Suitable For The Whole Family) – 6PM & 7:30PM – Free but tickets required, Get tickets at: http://geffenplayhouse.com/more_info.php?show_id=147&goto=%20%20%20%202

March-16- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

March-16-17- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

March-17- Hermosa Beach – St. Patrick’s Day Parade – The 7 block parade route begins at Valley Drive, travels down the beautifully renovated Pier Avenue and ends at the corner of Hermosa Avenue and 10th street. – (No Time Given) - http://www.hbchamber.net/news_events/st_patricks.aspx

March-17- Santa Monica Airport – 6th Annual Santa Monica Airport Artwalk – Free demonstrations and workshops for kids – 12Noon to 5PM - http://www.arts.smgov.net/airportartwalk.htm

March-17- Hermosa Beach – St. Patrick’s Day Community Parade - The seven block parade route begins at Valley Drive, travels down Pier Avenue and ends at the corner of Hermosa Avenue and 10th street. – 11AM - http://www.hbchamber.net/news_events/st_patricks.aspx

March-17-Los Angeles – LA Convention Center – Free Health Expo - Learn How to Live Healthy, Be Active and Help Change the Future of Diabetes – Free Health Screenings – 10AM to 4PM – http://www.diabetes.org/laexpo

March-17- Los Angeles – Walt Disney Concert Hall – W. M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheater - WorldCity “Inca Son & Ccanto Scissors Dancers” – 11AM & 12PM - Performances take place at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. FREE tickets are distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11:00 a.m. performance are distributed at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for 12:30 p.m. performance are distributed at 11:00 a.m. - http://www.musiccenter.org/events/worldcity_031712.html

March-18- Los Angeles – LA MARATHON – Course Starts At Dodger Stadium (1000 Elysian Park Ave.) – This event is the largest marathon held in California, the fourth largest in the country, and the seventh largest in the world. - 7AM – http://www.lamarathon.com

March-19- Gardena – Nakaoka Community Center – Zen Nippon Airinkai Koi Show – Free Admission – 10AM to 5PM - http://www.ci.gardena.ca.us/Departments/Recreation/specialevents.html

March-21- Downtown Santa Monica – Start At Starbucks – FREE Event - “The Great Beer Hike” – Easy 5-Mile Hike With Beer At The End – Bring Your Dog – 1 to 4PM - http://www.comehike.com/hikes/scheduled_hike.php?hike_id=280

March-21- Huntington Beach – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday’s Art Walk – 6 to 9PM - 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.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html

March-21- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

March-22- Torrance – Sartori, El Prado & Marcelina Sts. – Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire – 8AM to 3PM – http://www.torranceantiquefaire.com

March-23- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

March-24- San Pdero – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – “Walk Cabrillo” Starting at the aquarium courtyard, you'll visit the native garden, salt marsh, beaches and tidepools. (Pack A Lunch) – 2:30 to 4:30PM http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=767

March-24- Cerritos Library – Mariposa Gardens Annual Orchid Show – (No times given) http://www.mariposagarden.com/

March-25- Los Angeles – Leimert Park Village Courtyard – Leimert Park Art Walk – Free Concerts, Free Movies – 12 to 8PM - http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/events/leimert-park-art-walk-last-1

March-25- Torrance – Wilson Park – 25th Annual Spring Boutique – Hand Crafted Items Only – 9AM to 4PM - http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?

March-27- Santa Monica – SM College Quad – Campus Health Fair – 10AM to 2PM - http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Marketing/Events/Pages/Special-Events.aspx

March-27-29- Los Angeles – Music Center – 42nd Annual Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival - The Music Center invites fifth grade teachers and their students from the greater Los Angeles area to participate in this admission-free festival. – 9:45 to 11:15AM Daily – http://www.musiccenter.org/education

March-29- Hollywood – ArcLight Cinerama Dome – Movie Premiere “Margarine Wars” – Movie Stars Arrive Between 5PM & 6:30PM - http://www.seeing-stars.com/calendar/

March-30- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

March-31- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

March-31- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

April-1- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

April-1- Los Angeles – UCLA Fowler Museum – Auditorium – OutSpoken Lecture: “Second Skins: Painted Barkcloth from New Guinea and Central Africa” – 2:00PM - http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/events/fowler-outspoken-lecture-second-skins-painted-barkcloth-new-guinea-and-central-africa

April-1- Los Angeles – Thai Town – Hollywood Blvd. between Western Ave. and Normandie Ave. – Thai New Year “Songkran” Festival – 9AM to 8PM – http://www.thainewyear.com

April-1- Tujunga – McGroarty Arts Center - Benita Bike’s DanceArt Interactive Dance Performance – 3PM - http://www.danceart.org/schedule

April-5- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

April-6- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

April-6- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

April-7- Los Angeles – El Pueblo Historical Monument – Blessing Of The Animals – 12 to 5PM – http://ww.calleolvera.com/events/

April-7- Los Angeles – Yucca Community Center – Spring Open House / Easter Show – 10AM to 2PM – http://www.laparks.org

April-12- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

April-14- Woodland Hills – Warner Park – Fine Arts & Crafts Festival – FREE Admission - 10AM to 4:30PM

April-14- Pomona Fairplex – Lower Admin. – 33rd Annual Handcrafted Auto Show – Free Admission – 9:00AM to 4:00PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

April-14- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

April-14- Claremont McKenna College Quadrangle – 34th Annual International Festival – Free Admission – 11AM to 4PM - http://www.collegescalendar.org/index.cfm?v=3&t=20120427&c=1643&lc=0

April-14- Burbank – Parade Route Olive Ave. Between Keystone & Lomita – Burbank On Parade – (No time given) - http://www.burbankonparade.com/index.html

April-14- Burbank – The Bob Hope Airport – Part Of Burbank On Parade “The World Of Aviation & Its Heros” – (No time given) - http://www.burbankonparade.com/index.html

April-14- Los Angeles – Japanese American National Museum – Target FREE Saturday – Activity: Monster Mash – 11AM to 4PM - http://www.janm.org/events/2012/01/

April-14- Los Angeles – USC University Park Campus – Bovard Auditorium – Visions & Voices: “Woody Guthrei’s Los Angeles, A Centenary Celebration – (No time given) – RSVP http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=205

April-15- Los Angeles – CicLAvia Bike Ride - East Hollywood, MacArthur Park, Downtown LA, Boyle Heights El Pueblo – 10AM to 3PM – RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/events/353546984664514/ -
http://www.ciclavia.org/blog/249/announcing-the-april-15th-2012-ciclavia-route

April-15- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – 4th Annual Young Scientists Symposium – 3 to 5PM Poster Session Held The Suzanne Lawrenz-Miller Exhibit Hall – 5 to 6PM Oral Presentations Held In The John M. Olguin Auditorium – RSVP Required 310-548-7562 Ext. 204 - http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=783

April-18- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

April-18- Huntington Beach – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday’s Art Walk – 6 to 9PM - 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.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html

April-19- Los Angeles – Geffen Playhouse Kinross Annex – Play “After Dark” (Suitable For The Whole Family) – 6PM & 7:30PM – Free but tickets required, Get tickets at: http://geffenplayhouse.com/more_info.

April-20-21- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

April-21- Fullerton – Downtown Plaza – 10th Annual Faces of Fullerton - Free inter-generational interactive events, plus free food and free entertainment. – 10AM to 3PM - http://www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/cals/default.asp

April-21- Los Angeles – Peterson Automotive Museum – 3rd Floor Parking Structure - FREE – Children’s Safety Seat Check-Up Day – 10AM to 2PM - http://www.petersen.org/default.cfm?DocID=902&CalendarID=959

April-21- Pasadena – Memorial Park & Raymond Avenue – “Greening The Earth Day” – 10AM to 4PM - http://cityofpasadena.net/SpecialEvents/Special_Events_Calendar/

April-21- Los Angeles – El Pueblo Historical Monument – Olvera Street 81st Anniversary – Free Family Entertainment & Refreshments – (No Time Given) – http://www.calleolvera.com

April-21- Carson – Civic Center – BLACK WRITERS ON TOUR - The event includes workshops for children and adults, poetry jam competitions, a children’s writing contest, and exhibit booths. – 9AM to 6PM – http://www.blackwritersontour.com

April-21- Mar Vista – Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase – Citywide Earth Day Celebration – Over 50 Free Garden Tours – 10AM to 4PM http://marvistagreengardenshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/2012%20Tour

April-21- Pacific Palisades – The Getty Villa – FAMILY FESTIVAL - Each unique festival features performances by local dance and music groups, storytelling, art-making workshops, and gallery activities. – 10AM to 6PM – Free Tickets Required http://www.getty.edu/visit/

April-21-22- Monterey Park – Barnes Park – CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL - Japanese dancing, taiko drumming, martial arts, a kimono fashion show, a tea ceremony, children's crafts, and more. – 11AM to 6PM Daily – http://www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us

April-21-22- Los Angeles – USC Campus – Bovard Auditorium – Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - (No times given) - http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

April-21-22- Pasadena – Mission Street – Mission West Spring Arts Festival – FREE Admission – 10AM to 6PM Daily

April-21-22 – Burbank – San Fernando Rd Between Magnolia & Olive St. – Downtown Burbank Fine Arts Festival – FREE Admission – Sat. 10AM to 7PM, Sun. 10AM to 5PM

April-25- Los Angeles – USC University Park Campus – Bovard Auditorium – Visions & Voices: “From Poem To Stage – The Face” - a multidisciplinary chamber opera featuring music, film and choreography. – 7:30PM – RSVP http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=206

April-26- Los Angeles – UCLA Fowler Museum Courtyard – Fowler Out Loud “Dashew Center” Special performances featuring students and cultural traditions from around the world. – 6:00PM - http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/events/fowler-out-loud-dashew-center

April-27- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

April-28- Whittier – Rio Hondo College Campus – Wray Theater & Lower Quad – A Puppetry Celebration – Puppet Making, Puppet Demonstrations And Student Stage Shows – 10AM to 4PM - http://www.riohondo.edu/arts/doc/events2011-2012.pdf

April-28- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

April-28- Los Angeles – UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon – 8th Annual Hollywood Movie Magic Ball – (General Public Welcome) – 8PM to 12AM – RSVP to HistoricalDance@yahoo.com - Attire can be costume, formal or semi-formal. http://www.my.calendars.net/hballroomdance/d01/04/2012?display=M&style=B&positioning=A

April-28- Pasadena – Colorado Blvd. Between Sierra Madre & San Gabriel – Doo Dah Parade – Wacky, Unusual & Entertaining Pageant Participants – (No time given) - http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/

April-28- Los Angeles – Walt Disney Concert Hall – W. M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheater - WorldCity “Ragamala Dance” – 11AM & 12PM - Performances take place at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. FREE tickets are distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11:00 a.m. performance are distributed at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for 12:30 p.m. performance are distributed at 11:00 a.m. - http://www.musiccenter.org/events/worldcity_042812.html

April-28- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

April-28- Los Angeles – Ted Watkins Park – 8th Annual Walk All Over Cancer Walk-A-Thon & Multi-Cultural Festival – Includes live entertainment and free BBQ – 10AM – http://www.onechildourvillage.org

April-29- Los Angeles – Downtown On Broadway From 1st to 11th Sts. – FIESTA BROADWAY - The largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the country – 11AM to 6PM – http://www.allacess.la

April-28-29- Calabasas – Civic Center – Calabasas Fine Arts Festival – FREE Admission – 10AM to 5PM Daily

April-29- Los Angeles – Leimert Park Village Courtyard – Leimert Park Art Walk – Free Concerts, Free Movies – 12 to 8PM - http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/events/leimert-park-art-walk-last-1

May-3- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

May-3- Los Angeles – Music Center Plaza – Very Special Arts Festival - Celebrates the artistic achievements of young people with disabilities along with their mainstream peers. – 9:30AM to 1PM – http://www.musiccenter.org/education

May-4- Los Angeles – Walt Disney Concert Hall – Los Angeles Master Chorale High School Choir Festival - It showcases the remarkable vocal talents of more than 900 high school students from 25 Southland schools. – FREE of Charge – 1PM – http://www.lamc.org

May-4- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

May-4- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

May-4-6- Los Angeles – El Pueblo Historical Monument – Cinco de Mayo Celebration – Traditional Music, Dance, Food Booths – 10AM to 10PM – http://www.calleolvera.com

May-5- Pomona Fairplex – Building 9 – Deaf Nation Expo 2012 – 9:00AM to 6:00PM - For more information visit http://www.deafnation.com - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

May-5-6- Studio City – Moorpark Park – Mother’s Day Festival Of Arts & Crafts – FREE Admission – 9AM to 5PM Daily

May-5-6- Sierra Madre – Memorial Park – 50th Annual Sierra Madre Fine Art Fair - Sat. 9AM to 6PM, Sun. 9:30AM to 5PM - http://www.sierramadreartfair.com

May-6- Monterey Park – Barnes Park Amphitheater – Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Entertainers, including folklorico dancers, mariachis, and other traditional Mexican music. – 1 to 6PM – http://www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us

May-6- Pomona Fairplex – Building 9 - 5th Annual Nancy Mc Cracken Science, Mathematics, Service Learning, and Arts Expo – Free Admission – (No times given) - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

May-6- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

May-10- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

May-10-12 – Whittier – Rio Hondo College Campus – Wray Theater – Evening Of Dance – Student Performances Include Contemporary, Hop-Hop, Ballet, Musical Theater And World Dance. – 8PM Nightly – Reservations Required http://www.riohondo.edu/arts/doc/events2011-2012.pdf

May-11- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Alt Build Expo - An Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo – Free Admission – 10AM to 5PM - http://www.santamonicacivic.org/calendar/ecalendar.html

May-11- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

May-12- Cerritos – Frontier Park – Family Kite Derby – 3 to 5PM - For more information, please call Cerritos Park East at (562) 407-2611.
http://www.cerritos.us/RESIDENTS/recreation/_pdfs/Spring_CSP.pdf

May-12- Los Angeles – UCLA Fowler Museum – FREE: Open House, Cotsen Institute Of Archaeology – 1:00 to 4:00PM - http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/events/open-house-ucla-cotsen-institute-archaeology

May-12- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

May-12- Sylmar – Los Angeles Mission College – 7th Annual Celebrating Words Festival - Come and enjoy community artists, poets, musicians, authors, and youth from different cultural backgrounds as they share their expressive arts. – 1 to 7PM – http://www.tiachucha.com

May-12- Anaheim – Downtown Art District – ArtCrawl Experience - Over 50 different displays of eclectic art experiences. – Climb aboard the Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) shuttle for complimentary tours through ACE. A variety of local entertainers will be provided along the route on the Carnegie Plaza and Lemon Street Stage. - 6 to 10PM - http://www.downtownanaheim.com/artcrawlexperience

May-12- Beverly Hills – Beverly Garden’s Park – Affair In The Garden Art Show – FREE Admission – 9AM to 5PM Daily

May-13- Los Angeles – The Colburn School – Zipper Hall – Dance Showcase – 2PM - http://www.colburnschool.edu/page.cfm?id=1133&start=05/14/2012&verbose=1010

May-13- Los Angeles – The Colburn School – Zipper Hall – Dance Showcase – 5PM - http://www.colburnschool.edu/page.cfm?id=1133&start=05/14/2012&verbose=1011

May-16- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

May-17- Los Angeles – Geffen Playhouse Kinross Annex – Play “After Dark” (Suitable For The Whole Family) – 6PM & 7:30PM – Free but tickets required, Get tickets at: http://geffenplayhouse.com/

May-17- Canoga Park – Sherman Way between Canoga & Topanga – 2nd Annual ARTrageous Art Walk – Live Entertainment, Artists, Food Trucks – 6 to 10PM – http://www.canogaparkcal.com

May-17-20- Monterey Park – Barnes Park – Play Days Carnival & Parade– Annual Birthday Celebration with Live Music & Rides (Rides $1.00)- Parade on Sat. May 19th at 11AM – Route: Garvey Ave. Between Alhambra & McPherrin – Daily hours vary, check website - http://www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us/index.aspx?page=818

May-18- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

May-18- Los Angeles – Angelus Plaza Courtyard– Asian & Pacific Islander Older Adults Festival - The festival brings Folk dancers and choral groups from China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines. – 2 to 4PM – Info call 213-623-4352 x317

May-18-19- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

May-19- Tujunga – The McGroarty Arts Center – Celebrate Puppetry Festival – 4 to 10PM – http://www.balibeyond.com/cp.html

May-19- Los Angeles – Walt Disney Concert Hall – W. M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheater - WorldCity “Halau O' Keikiali i” – 11AM & 12PM - Performances take place at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. FREE tickets are distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11:00 a.m. performance are distributed at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for 12:30 p.m. performance are distributed at 11:00 a.m.= http://www.musiccenter.org//events/worldcity_051912.html

May-19- Santa Monica – Clover Park – 21st Annual Santa Monica Festival – Electric Mix Of Music, Dance & Art – 11AM to 6PM - http://www.smgov.net/Portals/Culture/content.aspx?id=15035

May-19- Los Angeles – The Colburn School – Zipper Hall – An Evening of Dance – 7:30PM - http://www.colburnschool.edu/page.cfm?id=1133&start=05/14/2012&verbose=1013

May-19-20- Beverly Hills – Beverly Garden’s Park – “An Affaire In The Garden” Fine Arts Show – 10AM to 6PM - http://www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/affaire/default.asp

May-20- Echo Park Lake – 2012 Presencia Cubana en Los Angeles - This festival celebrates the cultural heritage of the Cuban community – 12 Noon to 7PM – http://www.duvalproductions.net

May-20- Los Angeles – LA Live (800 West Olympic Blvd.) – Amgen Tour Of California FINISH – The End of The Eight-Day Cycling Race – 9AM - http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/

May-20- Los Angeles – The Colburn School – Zipper Hall – Dance Showcase – 2PM - http://www.colburnschool.edu/page.cfm?id=1133&start=05/14/2012&verbose=1015

May-20- Los Angeles & Pasadena – 23rd Annual Museums Of The Arroyo Day – Five Museums Open Their Doors For A Free Day Of Music, Storytelling, Art, Crafts & Entertainment – The Gamble House, Heritage Square, LA Police Museum, Lummis Home & Garden And Pasadena Museum Of History – Free Shuttle Between Museums – Noon to 5PM - http://www.gamblehouse.org/events/mota.html

May-20- Los Angeles – The Colburn School – Zipper Hall – Dance Showcase – 5PM - http://www.colburnschool.edu/page.cfm?id=1133&start=05/14/2012&verbose=1016

May-24- Pomona Fairplex – Barn 9A – So. Cal. Portuguese Water Dog Club Agility Trials – 8:30AM to 6PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

May-24-28- Pomona Fairplex – Mission Circuit Dog Show - There are 160 breeds and approximately 8,000 dogs competing, - 9:00AM to 5:30PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

May-25- Long Beach – Aquarium Of The Pacific – “Shark Lagoon Night” FREE Event - The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators. – 6 to 9PM - http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

May-26- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

May-26- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

May-26-28- Hermosa Beach – Downtown – Fiesta Hermosa Arts & Crafts Fair - FREE PARKING and FREE SHUTTLE BUSES from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day of Fiesta Hermosa - http://www.fiestahermosa.com/attend.html

May-27- Los Angeles – Leimert Park Village Courtyard – Leimert Park Art Walk – Free Concerts, Free Movies – 12 to 8PM - http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/events/leimert-park-art-walk-last-1

May-28- Canoga Park – Sherman Way & Owensmouth Ave. – Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade & Celebration – 11AM to 4PM – http://www.canogaparkmemorialdayparade.com

June-1- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

June-2- Los Angeles – The Original Farmer’s Market – Gilmore Heritage Auto Show – (No Times Given) - http://www.farmersmarketla.com/special_events/index.asp

June-2- Los Angeles – UCLA Powell Library Rotunda – 15th Annual Jane Aisten Ball – (General Public Welcome) – 8PM to 12AM - RSVP to HistoricalDance@yahoo.com - Attire can be costume, formal or semi-formal. - http://www.my.calendars.net/hballroomdance/d01/06/2012?display=M&style=B&positioning=A

June-3- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

June-3- Los Angeles – Lummis Home & Los Angeles And Heritage Square Museum – 7th Annual Lummis Day Festival – Art, Music, Dance, Poetry & Food – 10:30AM to 7PM – http://www.lummisday.org

June-4- Los Angeles – UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon – 12th Annual 1930’s Swing Nights – (General Public Welcome) – 7 to 11:30PM - http://www.my.calendars.net/HBallroomDance

June-7- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

June-9- Inglewood – Hollywood Park Casino – 2012 Los Angeles Baby Boomer & Senior Expo – Celebrating Life After 50 – Free Admission & Parking – Free Health Screenings, Free Workshops, Mini Job Fair – 10AM - http://www.goldenfutureseniorexpo.com/

June-9- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

June-9- Los Angeles – The Getty Center – Family Festival – Features performances by local dance and music groups, storytelling, art-making workshops, and gallery activities. – 10AM to 6PM – http://www.getty.edu/

June-10- Los Angeles – Downtown – 2012 Ginger Faire “Sweet, Spice & Everything Nice” – Music, Food, Crafts, Family Fun – 2 to 6PM – http://www.gingerfaire.com

June-14- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

June-14- Tustin – Cedar Grove Park – Peters Canyon – Summer Trail Run – 5-Mile Run And Rough Fit Kids Obstacle Course – Music & Food – 6PM - http://www.tustinca.org/departments/parksrec/parks/cedargrove.html

June-15-16- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

June-16- Los Angeles – Walt Disney Concert Hall – W. M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheater - WorldCity “Kulu Mele” – 11AM & 12PM - Performances take place at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. FREE tickets are distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11:00 a.m. performance are distributed at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for 12:30 p.m. performance are distributed at 11:00 a.m.= http://www.musiccenter.org//events/worldcity_061612.html

June-16- Los Angeles – Elysian Valley Recreation Center – Community Yard Sale – 9AM to 3PM – http://www.laparks.org

June-16- Los Angeles – El Pueblo Historical Monument – Fiesta de la Flores – 11AM to 7PM – http://www.calleolvera.com

June-16-17- Los Angeles – Japanese American National Museum – Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival – FREE workshops, film screenings, readings, and live performances. – 9AM to 9PM – http://www.mxroots.org

June-16-17- Pasadena – Paseo Colorado – Pasadena Chalk Festival – Live Music & Children’s Activities – 10AM to 7PM - http://pasadenachalkfestival.com/

June-20- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

June-20- San Pedro – Swinford & Harbor Blvd. – Cars & Stripes Forever Car Show – Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Live Music – 5 to 10PM – http://www.portla.org

June-20- Huntington Beach – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday’s Art Walk – 6 to 9PM - 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.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html

June-21- Canoga Park – Sherman Way between Canoga & Topanga – 2nd Annual ARTrageous Art Walk – Live Entertainment, Artists, Food Trucks – 6 to 10PM – http://www.canogaparkcal.com

June-21- Los Angeles – Geffen Playhouse Kinross Annex – Play “After Dark” (Suitable For The Whole Family) – 6PM & 7:30PM – Free but tickets required, Get tickets at: http://geffenplayhouse.com/more_info.

June-23- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

June-24- Los Angeles – Leimert Park Village Courtyard – Leimert Park Art Walk – Free Concerts, Free Movies – 12 to 8PM - http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/events/leimert-park-art-walk-last-1

June-30- Los Angeles – Leimert Park – Leimert Park Book Festival – 10AM to 6PM – http://www.leimertparkbookfair.com

June-30-July-1- Pacoima – San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddist Temple – Obon Festival - Taiko drum performances, Japanese Folk Dancing, ethnic foods, Japanese cultural displays, and games, - 4 to 9PM Daily – http://www.sfvhbt.org

June-30- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

July-1- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

July-4- Lake View Terrace – Hanson Dam Recreation Area – 4th Of July Celebration – Live Entertainment, Information Booths (Bring A Picnic Basket) – 10AM to 10PM – FIREWORKS – http://www.laparks.org

July-4- Los Angeles – Leimert Park - Vision Theater Back Lot – Annual Vision Outside 4th Of July Jazz & Blues Festival – Free Watermelon – 1 to 7PM – http://www.culturela.org

July-4- Monterey Park – Barnes Park – 4th Of July Celebration – Music By The Monterey Park Concert Band – 3PM – FIREWORKS – http://www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us

July-4- Diamond Bar – Diamond Bar High School – Annual 4th Of July Blast – Music, Food, FIREWORKS – 5 to 9:30PM – http://www.cityofdiamondbar.com

July-4- Woodland Hills – Warner Park – Dennis P. Zine July 4th Extravaganza – Free Concert And FIREWORKS – 6 to 9:30PM – http://www.valleyculture.org

July-5- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

July-6- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

July-12- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

July-12- Tustin – Cedar Grove Park – Peters Canyon – Summer Trail Run – 5-Mile Run And Rough Fit Kids Obstacle Course – Music & Food – 6PM - http://www.tustinca.org/departments/parksrec/parks/cedargrove.html

July-14- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Family Sandcastle Building Day – (Bring A Bucket & Shovel) – 11AM to 3PM – http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

July-14- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

July-15- Long Beach – MacArthur Park – Long Beach Performing Arts Center Theater – Homeland DanceFest 2012 – The Event Is Free But Tickets Are Required – 4PM – http://www.labparks.org

July-18- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

July-18- Huntington Beach – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday’s Art Walk – 6 to 9PM - 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.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html

July-19- Canoga Park – Sherman Way between Canoga & Topanga – 2nd Annual ARTrageous Art Walk – Live Entertainment, Artists, Food Trucks – 6 to 10PM – http://www.canogaparkcal.com

July-20-21- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

July-21- Los Angeles – UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon – 12th Annual 1930’s Swing Nights – (General Public Welcome) – 7 to 11:30PM - http://www.my.calendars.net/HBallroomDance

July-21- Los Angeles – Downtown Art District – 2012 BloomFestLA – Indie Music, Food, Arts & Crafts – 2 to 10PM – http://www.bloomfestla.com

July-28- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

July-28- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

July-28-29- Venice Beach – 4th Annual Summerfest 2012 In Venice Beach – March For The Homeless, Over 200 Booths, Live Stage Acts – (No times given) - http://www.fx3events.com/

July-29- Los Angeles – Leimert Park Village Courtyard – Leimert Park Art Walk – Free Concerts, Free Movies – 12 to 8PM - http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/events/leimert-park-art-walk-last-1

July-29- Los Angeles – Plaza de la Raza – 2012 Target Feria de la Familia – Free Events With Latin Music And Dancing – 12 Noon to 6PM – http://www.plazadelaraza.org

July-31-August-1- Manhattan Beach Pier – International Surf Festival – Volleyball Tournament (Free To Watch) – 9AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-2- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

August-3- Hermosa Beach Pier – International Surf Festival – LA County Lifeguard Championships – (Free To Watch) – 7PM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-3- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

August-3-5- Los Angeles – MacArthur Park – XVI Feira Agostina de Los Angeles – In Celebration Of The Central American Community – 10AM to 10PM – http://www.feriaagostina.org

August-4- Manhattan Beach Pier South Side – International Surf Festival – Surfing Championships – (Free To Watch) – 7:30AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-4- Manhattan Beach Pier – International Surf Festival – International Bodysurfing Championships – (Free To Watch) – 6:45AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-4- Torrance Beach – International Surf Festival – 6th Annual Sand Soccer Challenge – (Free To Watch) – 8AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-4- Hermosa Beach Pier – International Surf Festival – California Beach Volleyball Premier Event – (Free To Watch) – 9AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-4- Hermosa Beach Pier – International Surf Festival - So Calif. Lifeguard Championships Events - Hermosa Beach Pier, U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter & Los Angeles County Lifeguard Demo, Lifeguard Events / Junior Lifeguard Taplin / Lifeguard Beach Flags, Judge Taplin Three-Mile Lifeguard Medley Relay. – (Free To Watch) - 7PM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-5- Manhattan Beach Pier North Side – International Surf Festival – Pier-To-Pier Paddleboat Competition – (Free To Watch) – 7AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-5- Torrance Beach – International Surf Festival – Sand Soccer – (Free To Watch) – 8AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-5- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

August-5- Hermosa Beach Pier – International Surf Festival – California Beach Volleyball Premier Event – (Free To Watch) – 9AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-5- Hermosa Beach Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier – International Surf Festival – Pier-To_Pier Swim – (Free To Watch) – 9AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-5- Hermosa Beach Pier – International Surf Festival – Lifeguard Dory Race – (Free To Watch) – 9:30AM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-5- Hermosa Beach Pier North Side – International Surf Festival – South Bay Youth Swims 7 Paddles – (Free To Watch) – 1PM - http://www.surffestival.org/

August-9- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

August-10-12- Los Angeles – Ted Watkins Memorial Park – 44th Annual Watts Summer Festival - R&B Jazz, Gospel, Reggae, Hip Hop (cleanlyrics), pop, musicians – 12 to 8PM Daily – http://www.wattsfestival.org

August-11- Anaheim – Downtown Art District – ArtCrawl Experience - Over 50 different displays of eclectic art experiences. – Climb aboard the Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) shuttle for complimentary tours through ACE. A variety of local entertainers will be provided along the route on the Carnegie Plaza and Lemon Street Stage. - 6 to 10PM - http://www.downtownanaheim.com/artcrawlexperience

August-11- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

August-11-19- Los Angeles – Little Tokyo – 72 Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival - Queen Coronation, Grand Parade, Taiko Drum Gathering, Tofu Festival, and a car show. – Check Website For Events & Times – http://www.niseiweek.org

August-12- Hollywood – Paramount Pictures – The Children’s Festival Of Arts – Art Performances, Music And Activities For Children – 12 Noon to 4:30PM – http://www.hollywoodartscouncil.org

August-15- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

August-15- Huntington Beach – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday’s Art Walk – 6 to 9PM - 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.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html

August-16- Canoga Park – Sherman Way between Canoga & Topanga – 2nd Annual ARTrageous Art Walk – Live Entertainment, Artists, Food Trucks – 6 to 10PM – http://www.canogaparkcal.com

August-17-18- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

August-24-26- Culver City – Veterans Park – Annual Fiesta La Ballona – (No times given) - http://www.fiestalaballona.org/pdf

August-24- Los Angeles – Angelus Plaza – 4th Floor Auditorium – 11th Annual Senior Talent Show - Categories include dance, vocal, instrumental, comedy, drama, magic, and much more. Contestants Compete For $1,500 In Prize Money – 2 to 4PM – For Information Call 213-623-4352 x317

August-25- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

August-25- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

August-26- Los Angeles – Leimert Park Village Courtyard – Leimert Park Art Walk – Free Concerts, Free Movies 12 to 8PM - http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/events/leimert-park-art-walk-last-1

September-1-3- Los Angeles – Orange Plaza – International Orange Street Fair - From Italy to Mexico and Sweden, the international Orange Street Fair celebrates different ethnicities and cultures. – (No times given) - http://orangestreetfair.org/

September-1-3- Hermosa Beach – Downtown – Fiesta Hermosa Arts & Crafts Fair - FREE PARKING and FREE SHUTTLE BUSES from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day of Fiesta Hermosa - http://www.hbchamber.net

September-2- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

September-6- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

September-7- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

September-8- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

September-13- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

September-19- Huntington Beach – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday’s Art Walk – 6 to 9PM - 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.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html

September-19- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

September-21-22- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

September-22- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

September-22- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

September-28-29- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Alt Build Expo - An Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo – Free Admission – 10AM to 5PM - http://www.santamonicacivic.org/calendar/ecalendar.html

September-29- Los Angeles – Chinatown – Central & West Plaza – Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – (No times given) - http://www.chinatownla.com/calendar.php?eventcategoryId=4&eventId=359

September-30- Los Angeles – Leimert Park Village Courtyard – Leimert Park Art Walk – Free Concerts, Free Movies 12 to 8PM - http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/events/leimert-park-art-walk-last-1

October-4- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

October-5- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

October-6- Sunland – Gibson Ranch – Annual Wild West Show & Carnival – Games, Food, Barrel Races, Petting Zoo – 11AM to 5PM – http://www.rideforacure.net

October-6-7- Santa Monica – Virginia Avenue Park – 7th Annual Pico Festival & Classic Car Show – 11AM to 4PM – http://www.picopassport.com

October-6-7- Los Angeles – California State University – Latino Book & Family Festival – Sat. 11AM to 6PM, Sun. 11AM to 5PM – http://www.lbff.us

October-7- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

October-7- West Los Angeles – University High School – Life Before Columbus Day – Native Indian Festival at the Springs at Kuruvungna– 11AM to 4PM – http://www.gabirelinosprings.com

October-7- West Hills – Field Market, Woodlake & Saticoy – West Hills Fall Fest & Restaurant Chili Cookoff – 11AM to 6PM – http://www.westhillsfallfest.com

October-7- Los Angeles – MacArthur Park – LA Hispanic Heritage Festival – Live Music, Dance, Artisans, Raffle – 12 Noon to 4PM – http://www.cervantescenter.org

October-8-9- Monrovia – Library Park – “Celebrate The Arts” Fine Arts Show – 10AM to 6PM Daily - http://www.gemcityimages.com/2012/10/celebrate-arts-in-monrovia-library-park.html

October-11- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

October-13- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

October-14- Encino – Encino Park Ventura Blvd. between Balboa Blvd. & Amestoy – Taste Of Encino Festival – Four Stages With Live Entertainment, Rock Climbing Wall, Moon Bounce, Health & Wellness Pavilion – 10AM to 5PM – http://www.tasteofencino.com

October-17- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

October-17- Huntington Beach – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday’s Art Walk – 6 to 9PM - 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.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html

October-19-20- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

October-20- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

October-21- San Pedro – Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Autumn Sea Fair – Live Music, Sand Sculpture Contest, Treasure Hunt, Marine Life Puppet Show – 10AM to 4:30PM – http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

October-23- Ponoma Fairplex – “Thriller” World Record Breaking Attempt – 4PM - Check out our practice schedule: http://www.thrilltheworldlosangeles.com/thriller-lessons-october-13-17.html

October-25-November-2- Los Angeles – El Pueblo Historical Monument – Day Of The Dead, Novenario – Procesion & Blessings Nightly – 6 to 9PM – http://www.calleolvera.com

October-27- Los Angeles – UCLA Powell Library Rotunda – 10th Annual Valentino’s Tango & Ragtime Ball – (General Public Welcome) – 8PM to 12AM - RSVP to HistoricalDance@yahoo.com - Attire can be costume, formal or semi-formal. - http://www.my.calendars.net/hballroomdance/d01/06/2012?display=M&style=B&positioning=A

October-27- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

October-27- Claremont Village – Annual Village Venture Arts & Crafts Fair – 9AM to 5PM - http://business.claremontchamber.org/Events/details/anuual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire

October-27- Wilmington – 604 W. C St. – Happy Harbor Halloween (Carnival Style Festival) – 12 Noon to 3PM – http://www.portoflosangeles.org

October-27- San Pedro – Harbor Blvd. & 5th St. – Happy Harbor Halloween (Carnival Style Festival) – 12 Noon to 3PM – http://www.portoflosangeles.org

October-27- Canoga Park Youth Arts Center – Dia de los Muertos Family Festival – 5 to 8PM – http://www.culturela.org

October-28- Los Angeles – Alpine Recreation Center – Community Halloween Carnival – (Consume Contest For Children 3-12) – 12 Noon to 6PM – http://www.laparks.org

October-28- Los Angeles – Leimert Park Village Courtyard – Leimert Park Art Walk – Free Concerts, Free Movies 12 to 8PM - http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/events/leimert-park-art-walk-last-1

October-31- West Hollywood - Santa Monica Blvd. between La Cienega and Doheny Dr. – WEST HOLLYWOOD HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL – 6PM Until The Ghouls Go Away – http://www.visitwesthollywood.com

November-1- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

November-1-2- Los Angeles – El Pueblo Historical Monument - Dia de los Muertos Celebration – 10AM to 6PM – http://www.calleolvera.com

November-2- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

November-4- Canoga Park – Sherman Way Between Canoga & Vassar Ave. – 12th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival – Live Entertainment, Children’s Activities & A Classic Car Show – 10AM to 4PM – http://www.mainstreetcanogapark.org

November-4- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

November-8- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

November-10- Anaheim – Downtown Art District – ArtCrawl Experience - Over 50 different displays of eclectic art experiences. – Climb aboard the Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) shuttle for complimentary tours through ACE. A variety of local entertainers will be provided along the route on the Carnegie Plaza and Lemon Street Stage. - 6 to 10PM - http://www.downtownanaheim.com/artcrawlexperience

November 10- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

November-16-17- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

November-17- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

November-18- Los Angeles – Boyle Heights – Mariachi Plaza – Annual Mariachi Festival – 11AM to 6PM – http://www.mariachifestival.info

November-21- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

November-21- Huntington Beach – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday’s Art Walk – 6 to 9PM - 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.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html

November-17- Los Angeles – UCLA Powell Library Rotunda – 12th Annual Waltz Through Time Night – (General Public Welcome) – 8PM to 12AM - RSVP to HistoricalDance@yahoo.com - Attire can be costume, formal or semi-formal. - http://www.my.calendars.net/hballroomdance/d01/06/2012?display=M&style=B&positioning=A

November-24- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

December-1- Pacoima – Van Nuys Blvd. Between Oneida And Herrice Ave. – 45th Annual Pacoima Christmas Parade - Festival Follows Parade at David Gonzales Recreation Center – 9AM to 5PM – http://www.pacoimachamber.com

December-1- Wilmington Waterfront Park – WINTER WONDERLAND – Tons Of Real Snow – 1 to 3PM – http://www.portoflosangeles.org

December-1- Los Angeles – Main Channel Harbor – Port Of Los Angeles Holiday Afloat Parade – (Parade begins at the East Basin Of Wilmington) – 6 to 9PM – http://www.portoflosangeles.org

December-1-2- Wilmington – Drum Barracks Civil Way Museum – Annual Civil Way Christmas Celebration – Live Entertainment, Horse-Drawn Trolley Takes Visitors To The Banning Residence Museum For A Christmas Program – 11AM to 4PM – http://www.laparks.org

December-1-2- Los Angeles – 8th St. At Normandie Ave. – Navidad en la Calle Ocho, Los Angeles – Live Entertainment Of Four Stages, Free Toys and Clowns – 12:30 to 10PM – http://www.calleochola.com

December-2- Granada Hills – Chatsworth St. From Petit Park To Zelzah Ave. – 28th Annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade – 1:30PM – http://www.granadachamber.com

December-2- Venice – Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center – FREE “Open Poetry Readings” – 5 to 7PM – Sign-up at 4:45PM - http://www.beyondbaroque.org/events.html

December-3- Los Angeles – UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon – 12th Annual 1930’s Swing Nights – (General Public Welcome) – 7 to 11:30PM - http://www.my.calendars.net/HBallroomDance

December-6- San Pedro – Downtown Art District Between 4th & 8th Streets – San Pedro Art Walk – Live Music And Gourmet Food Trucks - 5 to 9PM - http://www.1stthursday.com/

December-6- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

December-7- Claremont Village – First Friday Art Walk - Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. – 5:30 to 8:30PM - http://www.artwalkclaremont.com/

December-11-12- Los Angeles – El Pueblo Historical Monument – Virgen de Guadalupe Celebration – All Day – http://www.calleolvera.com

December-12-23- Los Angeles – Pershing Square – 9th Annual Winter Holiday Festival at Downtown On Ice – Snow Zone, Ice Skating and Live Entertainment – 11AM to 6PM Daily – http://www.laparks.org

December 13- Los Angeles – Downtown Gallery Row – LA Art Walk – Self-Guided Tour Of Art Exhibition Venues – 6 to 10PM - http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

December-14-15- Pomona Fairplex – Public Auction – Cars, Trucks, Vans, Police Cars, Dump Trucks, etc. – Friday Preview Day 9AM to 4PM – Saturday Auction 10AM to 5PM - http://www.fairplex.com/fp/events/upcoming_events.aspx

December-16-24- Los Angeles – El Pueblo Historical Monument – LAS POSADAS (The Nine-Day Journey Of Mary & Joseph To Bethlehem – 5:30 to 8:30PM Daily – http://www.calleolvera.com

December-19- Culver City – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday Arts – Free Goodies, Outdoor Entertainment, Free Pole-Dancing Lessons, Sample Artisanal Cuisine & Cocktails – 5 to 9PM - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html

December-19- Huntington Beach – Downtown – 3rd Wednesday’s Art Walk – 6 to 9PM - 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.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html

December-22- Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory – Public Star Party – View The Sun, Moon & Planets – 2 to 9:45PM - http://www.griffithobservatory.org/pstarparties.html

December-22- Pomona – Downtown W. 2nd St. & Garey Ave. – Pomona Art Walk – Live Music, Food And Art – 3PM to Late Evening – http://www.metropomona.com

December-24- Los Angeles – Music Center – Dorothy Chandler Pavilion – L.A. County Holiday Celebration – Concerts, Choirs and Dancing Groups – 3 to 9PM – http://www.lacountyarts.org

December-29- Los Angeles – Liemert Park Village – Kwanzaa Heritage Festival & Parade – An African Cultural Event – 10AM to 6PM – http://www.kwanzaaheritage.org

2013

January-26- Los Angeles – UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon – 12th Annual 1930’s Swing Nights – (General Public Welcome) – 8PM to 12AM - http://www.my.calendars.net/HBallroomDance

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