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The Nest: Building a Village

when: Tuesday-Sunday through July 23

where: West LA, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles

cost: $7-$12

ages: All Ages

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Welcome creatures to a new land through this participatory and play-based performance experience. Together with the Noah’s Ark performers, use found materials to construct homes and stories for both people and animals in the new world.

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Wednesday, August 16

A Taste of Culver City

when: Aug 16 at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

where: Downtown Culver City, Culver and Washington Blvds., Culver City, Ca

cost: $12-$20

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

Culver City is wrapping up a whirlwind year of celebration (100 years old!) with one… read more

See the Stars (at the Planetarium)

when: Tuesday-Sunday

where: Griffith Park, Griffith Observatory, 2800 East Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: Free-$7

ages: 3 & up

the scoop:

With its spectacular Zeiss star projector, laser digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfy seats,… read more

Music in the Chinese Garden

when: every Wednesday at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

where: Huntington Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino

cost: $10-$23

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

Has it been a while since you’ve taken the kids to the Huntington Garden? Fall… read more

Animal Meet and Greet at NHM

when: every Wednesday at 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

where: Natural History Museum, 700 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, Ca

cost: $5-$12

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

Greet a menagerie of animals, from snakes to tortoises to bugs, and maybe an adorable… read more

Wednesday Movies at the Country Mart

when: every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

where: Brentwood, Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: Free

ages: 4 & up

the scoop:

Enjoy some of your kids’ favorite movie titles in the courtyard this summer at the… read more

Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Old Zoo

when: Weds-Sun through Sep 3

where: Griffith Park, Old Zoo, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

The Independent Shakespeare Company does shows every summer at the Old Zoo. Here are some… read more

Lion King Sing Along

when: Aug 4, 2017 - Aug 20 at Various times

where: El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: $11-$23

the scoop:

Hakuna Matata! Time to sing along with this classic that kids are never too old… read more

White Sox-Dodgers Baseball

when: Aug 15, 2017 - Aug 16 at 7:10 p.m.

where: Elysian Park, Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: $25 & up

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

Whether you cheer the boys in blue or the Sox, come to the games for… read more

Cardboard Sculpting on the Beach

when: Aug 11, 2017 - Aug 18 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

where: Westside, Annenberg Beach House, 415 P.C.H., Santa Monica, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

Embark on a glorious sea voyage without ever leaving the sand during sculptor Kiel Johnson’s… read more

Silverlake Picture Show

when: Aug 17 at 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

where: Silverlake, Sunset Triangle Plaza, 1523 Griffith Park Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: Free

ages: Rated PG

the scoop:

The Silver Lake Picture Show is back for a sixth year at the Sunset Triangle… read more

Jump for Joy: Dance and Play

when: every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.

where: Westside, Books & Cookies, 2309 Main St., Santa Monica, Ca

cost: $12

ages: 18 months & up

the scoop:

Jump, wiggle, dance, tumble, play! Get those little bodies moving with this fun-filled, action packed… read more

Sunset Concerts at the Skirball

when: every Thursday at 8 p.m.

where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

It’s time for the Skirball’s free Sunset Concerts, celebrating musical traditions from around the globe… read more

Visit Noah’s Ark for Free

when: Thursdays

where: Westside, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: Free

ages: 1-10

the scoop:

The Skirball is completely free for all visitors every Thursday! What’s the catch? No catch,… read more

Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Old Zoo

when: Weds-Sun through Sep 3

where: Griffith Park, Old Zoo, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

The Independent Shakespeare Company does shows every summer at the Old Zoo. Here are some… read more

Free Thursday Nights at MOCA

when: every Thursday at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

where: Downtown, MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

Visit MOCA’s downtown campus for free on Thursday evenings. It’s a beautiful time to stroll… read more

Lion King Sing Along

when: Aug 4, 2017 - Aug 20 at Various times

where: El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: $11-$23

the scoop:

Hakuna Matata! Time to sing along with this classic that kids are never too old… read more

A Magical Event

when: Aug 17 at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

where: The Promenade , 100 Promenade Way , Westlake Village, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

Ekaterina brings her magic all the way from Russia; get ready to participate because Kate… read more

The Dreamiest Midsummer Night’s Dream

when: Aug 17 at Various times

where: Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: $15-$38.50

ages: 4 & up

the scoop:

Theatricum’s signature production is back! Romp through the forest with ardent young lovers, mischievous fairies… read more

Cardboard Sculpting on the Beach

when: Aug 11, 2017 - Aug 18 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

where: Westside, Annenberg Beach House, 415 P.C.H., Santa Monica, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

Embark on a glorious sea voyage without ever leaving the sand during sculptor Kiel Johnson’s… read more

Twilight Concerts on the Pier

when: Thursdays through Aug 17

where: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

The incomparable setting of the Santa Monica Pier hosts these free concerts where you can… read more

See The Princess Bride at the Beach

when: Aug 17 at dusk

where: Alamitos Beach, 700 Shoreline Dr. , Long Beach, Ca

cost: Free

ages: Rated PG

the scoop:

Tonight’s movie at the beach is the magical The Princess Bride. Don’t forget your blanket… read more

Summer of Music Concerts on the Pier

when: Thurs & Sat through Aug 31

where: South Bay, Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

Every Thursday and Saturday this summer, Redondo Beach hosts their “Summer of Music” free concerts… read more

See the US Gymnastics Championships

when: Aug 17 - Aug 20 at Various times

where: Orange County, Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Ca

cost: $20-$122

ages: All Ages

the scoop:

At the 2017 P&G Gymnastics Championships, the national championships for men’s and women’s gymnastics, will… read more

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