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SUMMARY:Free Musical Story Time and Kids Crafts @ Books & Cookies
DESCRIPTION:EVERY TUESDAY – Culver City\nSing\, Dance\, and Craft the Day Away with Free Musical Story Time at Ivy Station! Looking for a fun and enriching activity for your little ones this Tuesday? Join Books and Cookies for their free Musical Story Time and Kids Crafts event on the Ivy Station lawn! Get ready for a morning filled with laughter\, learning\, and creativity. \n\nWhat to expect:\n\nEngaging story time: Immerse your child in the magic of books with interactive readings and captivating tales.\nSing-alongs and dancing: Move and groove to lively tunes\, letting loose and fostering a love for music.\nMusical instrument exploration: Spark musical discovery by letting your child explore exciting instruments.\nParachute play: Build teamwork and coordination with this joyful\, active game.\nCreative crafts: Unleash your child’s artistic side with fun and engaging craft activities.\nCommunity connection: Meet other families and build connections while celebrating the joy of literacy.\n\nBonus perks:\n\nFree event: Enjoy all this amazingness without breaking the bank!\nConvenient location: Ivy Station offers easy access and free 2-hour validated parking.\nComfortable atmosphere: Bring a blanket or mat to settle in for a cozy storytime experience.\n\n  \n\nMake it a memorable morning:\n\nRegistration is recommended: Secure your spot and ensure a smooth experience.\nArrive early: Grab a good spot and let your child enjoy some pre-event bubbles.\nStay after: Connect with other families and continue the creative fun with crafts.\n\nAbout Books and Cookies:\nBooks and Cookies create high-energy\, interactive literacy experiences that bring stories to life and build community. From musical story times to sensory play\, they’re passionate about fostering a love for reading in children of all ages. \nDon’t miss this chance to make magical memories with your little ones! Register today and join the fun at the Ivy Station Musical Story Time and Kids Crafts! \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \neventbrite.com/e/free-musical-story-time-and-kids-crafts-hosted\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/free-musical-story-time-and-kids-crafts/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Ivy Station\, 8840 National Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Culver City,Arts & Crafts,Fun 4 Kids
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SUMMARY:THE HAMMER MUSEUM
DESCRIPTION:FREE FOR GOOD! Westwood Village\nThe Hammer Museum champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light\, to experience the unexpected\, to ignite our imaginations\, and inspire change. \n\nThe Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide significant insight into some of the most pressing cultural\, political\, and social questions of our time. We share the unique and invaluable perspectives that artists have on the world around us. \nA vibrant intellectual and creative nexus\, the Hammer is fueled by dynamic exhibitions and programs—including lectures\, symposia\, film series\, readings\, and musical performances—that spark meaningful encounters with art and ideas. \nAnd through our unwavering commitment to free admission and free public programs\, the Hammer is open for all and FREE FOR GOOD.\n  \n\n \n\nA BIGGER\, BETTER HAMMER MUSEUM\n\nIf oil magnate Armand Hammer were alive today\, he might marvel that the museum he launched in Westwood before his death in 1990 has evolved into one of the most forward-focused art institutions in Los Angeles. After all\, the museum was originally designed to house his fine collection of old-master paintings and drawings\, as well as works on paper by Honoré Daumier and his 19th-century contemporaries. \n\n\n\n\n\nBut in the ensuing decades\, as the art world has continued to evolve\, so has Los Angeles — and so has the Hammer Museum\, which is now a part of the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture. In 1994\, UCLA assumed management and operations of the museum\, and the Hammer kept its original purpose but also expanded its mission. Today\, the Hammer has a wide reputation for innovation and for showcasing new artists. \n  \n\nNew Contemporary Gallery\n\n  \n“L.A. has become a hotbed of contemporary art and artists\,” says Ann Philbin\, the museum’s director since 1999\, “and the Hammer has become a premier institution where they are shown.” \n  \n\n\n4th-Floor-Offices\n\n  \nUnder Philbin’s leadership\, the museum has expanded its collections and programs\, including establishing the Hammer Projects series of exhibitions and installations featuring local\, national and international emerging artists. It also launched the Made in L.A. biennial\, now in its fourth edition. Through these and other innovations\, the Hammer has quadrupled its attendance to about 250\,000 a year. \n  \nLindbrook Terrace\n  \nMeanwhile\, Occidental Petroleum\, which occupied the adjoining building\, relocated to Houston\, Texas. So the Hammer has begun a major\, multiyear expansion that will take the museum far into the 21st century. \nEarlier this year\, the Hammer announced a $180 million capital campaign. Almost half of those funds will be used to expand gallery and other public spaces\, while the rest will go toward exhibitions\, programming and an endowment. The museum has already raised more than $130 million\, including $30 million from L.A. philanthropists Lynda and Stewart ’59\, J.D. ’62 Resnick and $20 million from Hammer board chair Marcy Carsey. \n  \n  \nAnnex\n  \nThe renovations and additions being designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture\, who was commissioned in 2000 to create the museum’s 2003 master plan\, include: \n• A newly designed entrance at Wilshire and Westwood boulevards to maximize the museum’s visual presence at one of the nation’s busiest intersections. In the coming years\, the museum will also benefit from a planned Metro Purple Line station across Wilshire. \n• More than 10\,000 square feet of additional exhibition space for contemporary art. \n• New permanent collection galleries and a study room for the Grunwald Center Collection. \n• 20\,000 square feet of enhanced public spaces\, including a new restaurant. \n• A new and more accessible Hammer Store. \n  \n  \n2nd Floor B Side\n  \nIn all\, the expansion will provide 60 percent more gallery space for exhibitions. The museum will remain open during construction\, and admission will continue to be free. “We’re accessible to everyone\, and that keeps people coming back\,” Philbin says. “L.A. has been growing as one of the world’s most exciting cultural creative communities\, and the museum has grown alongside it.” \n  \n\n  \nBookstore\nHISTORY OF THE HAMMER MUSEUM\nThe Hammer Museum opened to the public in November 1990. Founded by Dr. Armand Hammer\, former Chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation\, the Museum was designed by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes. Financed by Occidental\, the Museum was built adjacent to the Corporation’s international headquarters in Westwood. At that time\, the Museum featured galleries for Dr. Hammer’s collections — old master paintings and drawings\, and a collection of works on paper by Honore Daumier and his contemporaries — as well as galleries for traveling exhibitions. Dr. Hammer passed away in December 1990\, three weeks after the opening of the Museum leaving many spaces unfinished. \nIn 1992\, the Museum began negotiations with its neighbor\, University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, to assume the management and operations of the institution. In April 1994\, the partnership with UCLA was finalized and the following year the University relocated its collections and the staff of the Wight Art Gallery and the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts to the Hammer. The Museum also assumed responsibility for the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden\, located at the north end of the UCLA campus. \nHenry Hopkins\, then director of the Wight gallery and professor in the Department of Art\, became director of the Museum until his retirement in 1998. In 1999 Ann Philbin was named director and has developed a strong and original institutional identity and built a national and international reputation for thematic contemporary exhibitions\, scholarly historical exhibitions\, and contemporary artists’ projects. During her tenure the Hammer has formed a Hammer Contemporary Collection which now holds over 2\,000 artworks. In addition\, Philbin has overseen substantial renovations to the museum’s building\, including the completion of the 300-seat Billy Wilder Theater and museum café. With Philbin’s direction\, the museum instituted the internationally acclaimed Hammer Projects\, a series of more than one hundred contemporary exhibitions and installations featuring local\, national\, and international emerging artists. Philbin also created a series of dynamic public programs which are core to the Hammer’s identity and regularly feature many of the most influential authors\, artists\, and creative thinkers of our time. \n \n\nHours\nThe museum is open every day\, except Mondays\, July 4\, Thanksgiving\, Christmas\, and New Year’s Day. \nMonday: Closed\nTuesday – Friday: 11:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.\nSaturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. \nAdmission to all exhibitions and public programs is free and open to the public. Free admission to the Hammer Museum is made possible through the generosity of Erika J Glazer and Brenda R. Potter. \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhammer.ucla.edu\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/hammer-museum-2/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Hammer Museum\, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
CATEGORIES:-UCLA Westwood Village,Arts & Crafts,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:FREE ADMISSION TODAY at the Autry Museum
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVERY 2nd TUESDAY of the MONTH- Griffith Park\nDiscover the Autry Museum of the American West\, and discover art\, history\, and cultures of the American West! Located in beautiful Griffith Park\, the Autry features world-class galleries filled with Native American art and cultural materials\, film memorabilia\, historic firearms\, paintings\, interactive areas\, and more. \nNow FREE every TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY\n \nThroughout the year\, the Autry also presents a wide range of public events and programs—including lectures\, film\, theater\, festivals\, family activities\, and music—and performs scholarship\, research\, and educational outreach. The Autry’s collection of more than 500\,000 pieces of art and artifacts includes the Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection\, one of the largest and most significant collections of Native American materials in the United States. \n  \nVoted “Favorite Museum” by Los Angeles Daily News Readers\, 2014–2018!\n \nThe Autry is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)\, the field’s primary vehicle for quality assurance\, self-regulation\, and public accountability. AAM-accredited museums have demonstrated they meet standards and best practices and shown themselves to be core educational entities that are good stewards of the collections and resources they hold in the public trust. Of the nation’s estimated 33\,000 museums\, approximately 1\,075 are currently accredited. \nLearn more about exhibitions\, public events\, collections\, kid-friendly activities\, and membership options. \nAutry Museum of the American West Mission Statement\nThe Autry brings together the stories of all peoples of the American West\, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The Autry promotes research and educational activities\, encourages the development of pathbreaking scholarship\, and reaches a broad audience through programs and publications. Learn more and search the collections. \n\nThe Autry Online\nThe Autry’s doors may be temporarily closed to the public\, but that’s not going to stop us from bringing all the stories of the American West to you. Find below links to blog posts\, Collection Spotlights\, videos\, educational resources\, our new Is This a Western? series\, and more! \n\nAutry Original Series\nCollections and Stories\nEducational Resources\nMusic and Poetry\nNative Culture & History\nVirtual Discussions\n\n  \n \nHours\nTuesdays – Sundays: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.\nMondays: Closed \n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://theautry.org/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/autry-museum-2-2/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Autry Museum of the American West\, 4700 Western Heritage Way\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 0027-1462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:California African American Museum (CAAM) Temporarily Closed For Repair
DESCRIPTION:California African American Museum (CAAM) Temporarily Closed For Repair\nFREE! TUES – SUNDAY- Exposition Park\nThe California African American Museum (CAAM) focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States. \nAdmission is free to all visitors. The California African American Museum’s mission is to research\, collect\, preserve\, and interpret for public enrichment the history\, art\, and culture of African Americans with an emphasis on California and the western United States. \n \nCalifornia African American Museum (CAAM) Temporarily Closed For Repair\n  \nCAAM’s permanent collection consists of over 4\,000 objects ranging from the 1800s to the present. It encompasses paintings\, photographs\, film\, sculpture\, historical documents\, and artifacts\, and it spans nineteenth-century landscape paintings to modern artworks to contemporary mixed-media reflections on cultural and political events. \n \n  \nThe Museum’s first acquisitions included a bronze bust of civil rights activist Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune by artist Richmond Barthé and a sculpture by artist Maren Hassinger\, then at the start of her career. These laid the perfect groundwork for CAAM’s mandate to assemble a comprehensive\, thoughtful\, and wide-reaching collection. \n \n  \nCAAM’s deepest holdings include art made or connected to African Americans in California and the western United States. However\, the Museum also has significant works of contemporary art from the African diaspora (including Haiti\, Brazil\, and Jamaica)\, as well as traditional African art from Western\, Central\, and Sub-Saharan Africa. CAAM aims to represent the diverse contributions of African Americans in the United States\, but also to interpret how the past has affected identity in the present. \nCalifornia African American Museum (CAAM) Temporarily Closed For Repair\nToday\, CAAM oversees\, exhibits\, and conserves a rapidly growing collection. Each quarter\, curators review the current holdings and decide as a committee on future acquisitions. We view our collection as a living body — constantly evolving\, growing\, and reflecting the world in which we live. \n \n  \nSome examples of CAAM’s collection include the Walter Burrell Collection of audio recordings of Burrell’s interviews with African American celebrities\, broadcast by a local radio station in the early 1970s; the oral histories of Celes King\, who was both a local civil rights activist as well as a former Tuskegee airman; and selections from the collection of visual artist John Outterbridge. \n  \n \nHours\nTuesdays – Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\nSundays: 11:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.\nMondays: Closed \nCalifornia African American Museum (CAAM) Temporarily Closed For Repair\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ncaamuseum.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/caam-2-5/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:California African American Museum\, 600 State Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Classes at Burton Chace Park
DESCRIPTION:EVERY WEDNESDAY- Burton Chace Park\nEnjoy this free beginning drawing & watercolor art class with Cammie Richardson. Classes will take place in person and via Zoom. \nWatercolor Schedule Change – Wednesdays\, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n*Registration is required and is available on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nTo register email chacepark@bh.lacounty.gov. \nNOTE: Students must be 14 years or older to participate in this class. In-person classes are limited to 10 students. \n  \n\nBURTON CHACE PARK\n13650 Mindanao Way\, Marina Del Rey\, CA 90292 \n  \nThis beautiful 10-acre Burton W. Chace Park is a stunning destination in the Marina. Jutting out into the main channel\, it offers one of the best viewing areas of the harbor with water views on three sides. Hit the flat\, paved walking path along the perimeter a morning walk\, or relax on a bench to watch the sunset. The park is wheelchair and stroller accessible. \n \nVIRTUAL TOUR\n \nCovered picnic pavilions and a smattering of uncovered tables\, all with barbecue access\, make for a great family gathering. Picnic Pavilion A and an indoor multipurpose room are available to reserve by calling the park office at 424-526-7903. All other tables are first come\, first served. Gatherings of 50 people or more need to contact the park office for an event permit. \n \nBurton Chace Park is the site of many community events and festivals\, including the Old Fashioned Day in May\, the Summer Concert Series in July and August\, Marina Spooktacular in October\, and Marina Lights in December. Learn about these festivals and more on our Annual Events page. \n \nThe park also has complimentary guest docks available for up to four hours\, and overnight docks that charge by the foot; pay for the latter in the park office. Click here for more information. \nParking is available in several pay-and-display lots. Click here for an interactive map. \n \nBurton Chace Park is a boarding and drop-off point for the summer-season Marina del Rey WaterBus. Get more information about this attraction here. \n  \nPark Hours\nMonday – Sunday: 6:00am – 10:00pm \n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://beaches.lacounty.gov/marina-del-rey-parks/\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/sandy-brushes-burton-chace-park/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Burton Chace Park\, 13650 Mindanao Way\, Marina del Rey\, CA\, 90292\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Marina del Rey,Arts & Crafts,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Teens,Parks,Spaces & Places
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SUMMARY:BOOKS AND COOKIES at Santa Monica Pier
DESCRIPTION:EVERY 3rd THURSDAY – Santa Monica Pier\nSing\, Dance\, and Connect Around Books at Santa Monica Pier! Calling all bookworms and little adventurers! Books and Cookies invite you to a vibrant musical storytime experience at the iconic Santa Monica Pier Carousel. Get ready to read\, sing\, dance\, play\, and connect with other families in a fun and enriching environment. \n \nWhat to Expect:\n\nEngaging story time: Dive into captivating tales with enthusiastic readings that bring characters to life.\nSinging and dancing: Move your body and groove to lively tunes\, fostering a love for music and expression.\nMusical instrument exploration: Spark musical discovery by letting your child explore exciting instruments like drums\, shakers\, and tambourines.\nParachute play: Build teamwork and coordination while enjoying the joyful experience of playing with a giant parachute.\nCommunity connection: Make new friends\, connect with other families\, and celebrate the joy of literacy together.\n\n \nBonus perks:\n\nFree event: Enjoy all this exciting fun without breaking the bank!\nConvenient location: The charming Santa Monica Pier offers stunning views and easy access.\nBubble fun: Arrive early and enjoy some pre-event bubble play to get the giggles started.\nCommunity building: Stay after and connect with other families over a shared love of books and music.\n\n \nSanta Monica Pier Local’s Night:\nMake this experience even more special by attending on the 3rd Thursday of the month\, when Books and Cookies join the Santa Monica Pier Local’s Night. Enjoy extended story times at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM\, immersing yourself in the vibrant pier atmosphere. \nWhy you shouldn’t miss this:\n\nFoster a love of reading and learning in a fun and interactive way.\nCreate lasting memories with your child through shared experiences.\nConnect with other families and build a supportive community.\nEnjoy the unique setting of the Santa Monica Pier.\n\nReady to join the fun? Gather your little ones and head to the Santa Monica Pier Carousel on the next 3rd Thursday of the month for a Musical Story Time with Books and Cookies. Don’t miss out on this magical opportunity to celebrate the power of books\, music\, and community! \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nbooksandcookiesla.com/copy-of-read-sing\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/books-and-cookies-at-santa-monica-pier/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Santa Monica Pier\, Santa Monica Pier\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Santa Monica,Art,Arts & Crafts,Fun 4 Kids
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SUMMARY:Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY – Downtown Los Angeles\nVISIT ICA LA TODAY! The Institute of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles (ICA LA) is an epicenter of artistic experimentation and incubator of new ideas. ICA LA is committed to making contemporary art relevant and accessible for all. \nOpen Wednesday – Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm\nADMISSION IS FREE!\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning & Engagement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt ICA LA\, we seek new ways to bring art into the life of our community\, schools\, families\, and public and private institutions through our Learning & Engagement programs. We view our city as an ever-changing and dynamic landscape with the museum as a responsive tool\, adaptable to its environment\, poised to foresee community needs\, and capable of meeting those needs at the highest level. Learn more about our programs and special projects below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Programs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic programs at the Institute of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles support our mission in sparking the pleasure the discovery and challenging the way we see and experience the world\, ourselves\, and each other. We are dedicated to the exploration\, scholarship\, appreciation\, and deeper understanding of the exhibitions and ideas on view at the ICA LA\, and providing greater access to artists living and working in our community. \nOur public programs introduce new ways of seeing an exhibition and support through contemporary art and take diverse forms—talks\, workshops\, screenings\, and live performances—and are free and open to all. \nYou can also watch and listen to past lectures\, discussions\, and performances in the archive of public programs below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Upcoming Public Programs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Projects\nSpecial Projects at ICA LA is a series of initiatives that foster collaborative relationships with artists\, community members and groups\, and local small businesses. \nView Special Projects\n  \nDigital Projects\nDigital Projects at ICA LA explores Virtual Reality\, 360° video\, and Augmented Reality to offer additional visitor experience options; develop projects with artists\, and present new forms of engagement and learning for the community. \nView Digital Projects \n\n \n1717 E 7th St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90021 \n \nFounded in 1984 as the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) and reestablished in 2017 with a new identity and home in Downtown Los Angeles\, ICA LA builds upon a distinguished history of bold curatorial vision and innovative programming to illuminate the important untold stories and emerging voices in contemporary art and culture. The museum’s 12\,700 square-foot renovated industrial building—designed by wHY Architecture under the leadership of Kulapat Yantrasast—features ample space for exhibitions\, public programs\, retail pop-ups\, integrated offices\, and special projects. \nICA LA’s mission is to support art that sparks the pleasure of discovery and challenges the way we see and experience the world\, ourselves\, and each other. ICA LA is committed to upending hierarchies of race\, class\, gender\, and culture. Through exhibitions\, education programs\, and community partnerships\, ICA LA fosters critique of the familiar and empathy with the different. \n \nHours\nMonday – Tuesday: Closed\nWednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nwww.theicala.org/en\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/institute-of-contemporary-art-los-angeles-2-4/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles\, 1717 E 7th St\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States
CATEGORIES:-DTLA,Arts & Crafts,Education,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Museums
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SUMMARY:DTLA Art Trail
DESCRIPTION:TODAY- DTLA\nEmbark on an exciting journey through Downtown Los Angeles’ thriving public art scene with the DTLA Art Trail! Immerse yourself in the beauty of iconic sculptures and installations\, while uncovering hidden gems along the way. Earn points and win fantastic prizes\, all showcasing the vibrant Viva LA artwork. Take a moment to unwind at the “trail mix” stops\, indulge in snacks\, and savor refreshing drinks. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bask in the sun\, explore with a friend\, and discover the rich tapestry of public art in the art capital of LA. Start your adventure today! \n\nHOW THIS PASS WORKS\n \n\n\nSTEP 1 – GET YOUR PASS \nThis mobile exclusive passport is a collection of curated art locations and local businesses offering check-in opportunities to redeem during your visit to earn points towards prizes.\n\n\n\n \nSTEP 2 – RECEIVE TEXT \nYour passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately! There is no app to download. Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access.\n\n\n\n\n\nSTEP 3 – REDEEM \nWhen visiting a participating location\, ensure that your location services are enabled on your smart device and simply press the “Check-In” button!\n\n\n\n  \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ndowntownla.com/explore\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/dtla-art-trail/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:DTLA\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:-DTLA,Arts & Crafts,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 LGBTQ,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:FREE PAINTING SESSIONS at Boone Children's Gallery
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAYS – LACMA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the captivating world of brush painting through our captivating and FREE painting sessions at Boone Children’s Gallery! Art enthusiasts of all generations\, from the young to the young at heart\, are cordially welcomed to partake in this artistic journey. Our doors are open wide\, extending an invitation to you to immerse yourself in the realm of colors\, strokes\, and boundless creativity. \nSATURDAY | 11:00 AM \nBOONE CHILDREN’S GALLERY – LACMA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur dedicated team of friendly and experienced staff members is eagerly poised to serve as your artistic guides. They will not only introduce you to fundamental painting techniques but also offer invaluable tips that will elevate your artistic prowess. For those with little ones in tow\, worry not! We’ve arranged high chairs to accommodate our tiniest artists\, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.\n\n\n\n\n\nNo need to fret about prior painting experience – this is an inclusive and inviting space for everyone. Whether you’re flying solo\, bringing along friends\, or making it a family affair\, there’s a canvas waiting for your unique touch. Let your creativity flow freely and discover the thrill of expressing yourself through art. \n \nTo ensure an intimate and personalized experience\, we kindly ask that you keep your group size in mind. Feel free to indulge in the artistic atmosphere\, but we do request that you leave the snacks and beverages outside our studio. This helps us preserve the pristine ambiance that sets the stage for your artistic adventures. \n \nSo\, what are you waiting for? Join us in a celebration of art\, imagination\, and community. Unleash your creativity\, meet fellow art enthusiasts\, and paint your way into a world of inspiration. With open arms\, we invite you to be a part of this enriching and colorful journey. Come one\, come all\, and let’s paint the town – together! \nMasks are strongly recommended indoors for everyone. Learn more about all of the museum’s health and safety protocols. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlacma.org/event/boone-childrens-gallery\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/boone-childrens-gallery-workshops/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:LACMA\, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Miracle Mile - Mid-Wilshire,Arts & Crafts,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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