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SUMMARY:Life! Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:OPEN DAILY- California Science Center\nThe California Science Center  Life! Beginnings celebrates life’s incredible ability to make more life. Discover how humans and all living creatures reproduce\, develop\, and pass on their genes to bring new life into the world. \nPerform a mating dance with other animals\, build a baby pigeon by mixing and matching its parents’ genes\, and practice different parenting strategies from the animal kingdom. Step inside an immersive womb room to experience the human journey from conception to birth\, and marvel at real fetal specimens. Experience the wonder of animal life cycles as live sphinx moths transform from hungry green caterpillars to fuzzy moths the size of your hand. \nLife! Beginnings is located on the second floor World of Life gallery. This new exhibition is the first phase of a planned renovation of the entire World of Life gallery. \n \nDiscover how humans and living creatures reproduce\, develop\, and pass on the genes to bring new life into the world. \n  \n  \n \nExperience the human journey\, from conception to birth\, inside an immersive womb room\, and view real plastinated fetal specimens. \n  \n \nBuild a baby pigeon and learn how genes from parents mix to create unique offspring. \n  \n \nPractice different parenting strategies from the animal kingdom and try to help your offspring reach adulthood. \n  \n \nDiscover how different species reproduce by exploring brilliant\, life-size models. \n\nHours\nOpen Daily: 10:00am – 5:00pm \nGeneral Admission is FREE! Timed-entry reservations are required \n \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ncaliforniasciencecenter.org/exhibits/life-beginnings\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/california-science-center-life-beginnings/2023-08-14/
LOCATION:California Science Center\, 700 Exposition Park Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,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:Nature Exploration Bag @ LA County Library
DESCRIPTION:BORROW AN EXPLORATION BAG – LA Country Library\n \nUnleash your inner explorer without the need to venture far and wide! Just step outside and prepare for a thrilling adventure! Even in the vibrant urban landscape of Los Angeles County\, nature’s wonders await your discovery at every turn. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as you unlock the secrets of the natural world right outside your door. Grab hold of a Nature Exploration Bag or dive into our captivating live virtual programs\, where excitement and discovery know no bounds! \nNow Available! Practice being a scientist in your own community by checking out one of our Nature Exploration Bags\, available at the following libraries: San Fernando\, City Terrace\, Quartz Hill\, South Whittier\, and Compton.\n \nDeveloped in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County\, the Bags include scientists’ tools like a magnifying glass and specimen jars\, and a Field Guide of tips and tricks to help you discover animals and plants. Add your observations to the Nature Exploration Community Journal to share what you learn about the wildlife in your area with other Library explorers! \nNature Exploration Bags can be checked out for 3 weeks with your library card. Visit or call one of the libraries above to borrow. \n\n\nHOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD\n\n\nTo get a library card\, fill out an application and bring it to any LA County Library location along with a valid ID. Cards are valid for three years and can be renewed by calling or visiting a library. If your library card is lost or stolen\, report it immediately. Replacement cards cost $3.00. \nLibrary Cards & Your Account\n\n\n\nLibrary cards are available for free to permanent and temporary residents of California. With an LA County Library card\, you can: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncheck out books\, magazines\, and DVDs\nplace holds and access your account online\naccess library databases from home\ndownload audiobooks\, books\, and music\nuse the Library’s public computers and internet\nconnect to Wi-Fi at all LA County Library locations\n\nHow to Access Your Account\nYou can access your library account by logging into the online catalog and clicking “My Account.” From here\, you can: \n\nRenew items\, check due dates and view fees\nCheck the status of holds\, cancel holds\, change pickup location\nPlace a vacation hold by entering the dates you will be gone and we will delay your hold until you return\nUpdate your address and phone number\nChange your PIN\nUpdate your email\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLibrary Cards for Children and Teens\nThere is no minimum age requirement to apply for a library card. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their library card application. Parents/guardians can restrict their children from checking out DVDs. For a child to access the Internet\, parents/guardians must be present and fill out an Internet Access Permission form. All fees related to lost or damaged items or lost library cards are the responsibility of the parent/guardian. \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlacountylibrary.org/nature-exploration\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/la-library-explorer-bag/2023-08-14/
LOCATION:LA County Libraries\, Various Locations\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Teens
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SUMMARY:UCLA Meteorite Collection
DESCRIPTION:FREE WEEKDAYS- UCLA Westwood Village\nThe UCLA Collection of Meteorites is the largest on the West Coast and contains over 2500 samples from about 1500 different meteorites. It is the fifth largest collection of meteorites in the United States and the second largest housed at a university. \n  \n \nOur collection includes the main masses of about 40 meteorites and the type specimens of more than 300 meteorites collected from hot deserts; 60 of these are iron meteorites. Eighty of these meteorite type specimens are from the state of California. These were collected by local citizens during the past few decades\, mainly from the playas (dry lakes) scattered around the Mojave Desert. \n  \n \nSome of our meteorites are large and well suited for exhibits (in fact\, some of them are exhibited at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History). However\, most of the samples are small and mainly of value for research. \n  \n  \n \nThe study of meteorites and the processes that formed them is called cosmochemistry. The cosmochemists at UCLA are among the most productive university researchers in the world. It is thus appropriate that we have one of the best university meteorite collections. \n  \nWe are in the second year of operating a Meteorite Gallery\, located in room 3697 of the Geology Building. Opened in January 2014\, the Gallery is open to the public weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. CLOSED WEEKENDS. Admission is always free. The current exhibits will gradually expand as funds and additional samples are obtained. For highlights of the Meteorite Gallery please click here. \n  \n  \n \n  \nWe are eager to add meteorites to the UCLA collection. If you have a meteorite collection and are interested in considering a donation\, we would like to hear from you. You can contact us here. \n \nLOCATION\nThe Meteorite Gallery is located in room 3697 of the Geology Building on the UCLA campus. \n595 Charles E. Young Dr.\nEast\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095.\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nmeteorites.ucla.edu\nHours\nMonday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm\nSaturday & Sunday: Closed \n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nmeteorites.ucla.edu\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/ucla-meteorites/2023-08-14/
LOCATION:UCLA Meteorite Gallery\, Geology Building\, Room 3697\, 595 Charles Young Drive East\, Westwood Village\, CA\, 90024\, United States
CATEGORIES:-WLA,Education,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:LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
DESCRIPTION:FREE BOOK EXCHANGE BOXES Various Location around LA\nThrough Little Free Library book exchanges\, millions of books are exchanged each year\, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds. \n  \n \n  \n  \nWhy Does Book Access Matter?\nAcademically\, children growing up in homes without books are on average three years behind children in homes with lots of books\, even when controlled for other key factors. One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase their access to books\, especially at home. But two out of three children living in poverty have no books to call their own. \n  \n \nBook-sharing boxes play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books (and encouraging a love of reading!) in areas where books are scarce. \nAt the Little Free Library nonprofit\, we’re working to fill book deserts and place libraries where they can make a big impact through our Impact Library Program. We’ve donated more than 1\,000 libraries through this program to-date. \n  \n \n  \nThe Los Angeles area is already home to almost 75 such libraries; use the Little Free Library map to find exact addresses for boxes in Hollywood\, Culver City\, Westchester\, Marina Del Rey\, Burbank\, and beyond. More locations will certainly be springing up soon. \n  \n \n  \nOur staff is dedicated to increasing book access and forging community connections.  Watch the adjacent video to get a 30-second introduction to learn how you can start one\, too! \n  \n \n  \n  \nWe provide ongoing support to Little Free Library volunteer stewards\, offering free library-building instructions\, an online store with pre-built library models and kits\, access to free or discounted books\, and an e-newsletter full of ideas and advice. Our Action Book Club\, which combines reading with community service\, is open to all. \n  \n  \n \n  \nWe also maintain a world map of registered Little Free Library boxes to help people find and share books wherever they are\, and we have donated more than 1\,000 Little Free Library book exchanges (and counting!) to communities where books are scarce through our Impact Library Program. \n  \n  \n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlittlefreelibrary.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/little-free-library-2/2023-08-15/
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CATEGORIES:Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:Teen Gaming at the Inglewood Public Library
DESCRIPTION:EVERY WEDNESDAY- Inglewood Public Library\nThe Inglewood Public Library presents Teen Gaming every Wednesday at the Main Library’s Teen Alcove\, from 3:00-4:00pm. For teens ages 13–19 years old.​ Masks are required. \nHey Teens\, Get Your Game On!\n\n\nStop by the Main Library to play Nintendo Switch\, PS4 & also take turns playing virtual reality OCULUS!\n\n\n\n6 Cognitive Benefits of VR For Kids\n\nResearch indicates that kids who play VR games that focus on training the brain have better fine motor skills and balance. In fact\, they tend to have better mobility overall.\nVR gaming improves spatial attention in children and gives them the ability to quickly locate a target in a field of distractors\, which has proven to be a good predictor of driving ability.\nPlaying VR games\, which often resemble actual real-world experiences\, helps children translate the skills they learned in these educational VR environments to the real world.\nAccording to recent research\, children that play shooting games have increased vision capabilities. Scientists have found that the fast-paced games increase adrenaline and dopamine in the brain which helps maintain and improve brain health.\nVR gaming increases mental flexibility and improves a child’s ability to quickly switch seamlessly between tasks with conflicting demands.\nVR games are a great way to reduce stress and depression in children. Immersing in a VR game can result in short and long-term mood boost that helps them relax and unwind\, decreasing the levels of stress a person may be experiencing.\n\n  \n \n\nCome to The Inglewood Public Library and “check out” their new selection of video games\, for Playstation 4\, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One\, that you can borrow\, just like you would borrow a book? \n \nDid you finish your homework? Let’s Play! Get your GAME ON! \nCheck out our Video Game collection! \nOver 160 different games available from Playstation 4\, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One! Pick-up via Curbside Service.\n\nTEEN SERVICES\nThe City of Inglewood Public Library Teen Services Division caters to library patrons 15 years of age and older. We provide educational\, recreational and social resources for this age demographic. Any requests\, recommendations\, or questions may be sent to  Teen Services. \nFor Teen info call\, (310) 412-5384. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Library\n101 W. Manchester Blvd\, Inglewood\, CA 90301\n310-412-5380\nHours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 8:00 pm\nFri 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCrenshaw-Imperial Branch Library\n11141 Crenshaw Blvd.\nInglewood\, CA  90303\n310-412-5403\nHours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 6:00 pm\nSat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm\n\nThe mission of the Inglewood Public Library is to provide access to informational\, educational\, and recreational services and resources responsive to the library’s diverse communities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a library card?\nApply for an IPL card in-person at the library during open hours\, or apply for a virtual card online.\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.cityofinglewood.org/787/Inglewood-Public-Library\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/teen-game-time/2023-08-16/
LOCATION:Inglewood Public Library\, 101 W. Manchester Blvd.\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90301\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Inglewood,Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Sports & Recreation
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SUMMARY:Story Time Online
DESCRIPTION:EVERY TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY- @10am Youtube & Facebook Live Stream \n\n\n\n\nOnline Storytime for Kids is brought to you each week by the Los Angeles Public Library. Listen\, move\, play\, and sing along with librarians from all over Los Angeles! Keep an eye out for some special guest appearances too. \n\n\nOnline Storytime Streams live on LAPL Facebook and YouTube @10am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor ADA accommodations\, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. \nPara ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA\, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento. \n\n\n\n\nStorytime is the Heart and Soul of the Children’s Library\nMaking reading a fun activity through story time helps to encourage “print motivation”- i.e. the association of story-telling with excitement to develop the idea of reading as a pleasure and not a chore. LAPL Story Time Online as an event can foster a sense that the library is a special place\, helping instill in your child(ren) a lifelong love for your local public library. Toddler Story time is not just a fun library activity\, but the beginning of what can be a beautiful relationship for your child and your local public library. \n  \nLAPL Online Storytime\, occurs in many LAPL branches everyday.\nSo check out online\, the schedule of ALL the LAPL Story Time Online around this week at the link below.  \n  \nAdditional Classes available daily online including\nMondays\nScience at Home @9:30am   Join Ms. Denice for a cool\, easy science project you can do at home! Join our session on Facebook. \nKids Dance Party 10:30am Let’s get our bodies moving! Join us for a Zoom dance party led by Miss Danielle. Ages 2-10. \n  \nTuesdays\nVirtual Arts & Crafts for Kids 11am  Join us via Facebook or Instagram every Tuesday for fun arts and crafts for kids to do at home! \nBark: Read to the Dogs @2pm  Join our BARK volunteer dog Summer via Zoom. You can practice reading or just hang out. \n  \nWednesdays\nSTEAMy Wonderful Wednesdays @1pm Join the North Hollywood Regional Branch via Facebook or Instagram for a new STEAM project each week! \nLa hora de cuentos en pijama @6pm Acompáñanos en Instagram Live de @laplenespanol para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en español con las pijamas puestas. \n\nThursdays\nAuthor Scoop  @3pm We’ll be serving up an afternoon treat on the Studio City Branch Instagram Live account! Join us Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. PDT for bite-sized interviews with authors. \n  \nFridays\nYoga Storytime @10:30am Join us for yoga poses\, a story and a mindfulness exercise in this family-friendly storytime. For ages 3-7 but all are welcome. Email ddyer@lapl.org for link to Zoom session. \nAida’s Artful Adventures @4pm Join Aida for arts-related activities\, such as crafts\, dances and jokes\, via Durant Branch Library’s Instagram and Facebook.\n  \nSaturdays\nZumba for Kids 10:30am Kids can Zumba with Lula and Bianca via Zoom\, the video conferencing app that will allow you to feel like you’re dancing right along with her. \n  \nand many many more. \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlapl.org/storytimes-our-home-yours\n \n\n\nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:Los Angeles Public Library Online\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:FREE COMPUTER SUPPORT
DESCRIPTION:LA PUBLIC LIBRARY- free with your Library Card\nCybernauts are trained computer aides that offer technology assistance\, computer support\, and mobile device support. \nConnect with a Cybernaut to: \n\nLearn how to use and borrow LAPL’s e-media\nSet up an email account\nOperate your tablet\, desktop\, or phone\nUse social media\nFind online information\nLearn about online safety\nLearn basic computer skills\n\nFor questions regarding library accounts\, including new applications and renewals please use our Ask a Librarian service. \n \nGet help with your tech needs\, connect with a Cybernaut\nConéctate con un Cybernaut y obtén ayuda con tus preguntas sobre tecnología\n  \n\n \nCall Us\nLlámanos al 213-228-7160 \n\n \nText Us\nEnvíanos un mensaje de texto al 213-510-2898 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChat with Us\n\n\nMonday – Friday\, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nLunes a viernes de 10 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlapl.org/cybernauts\n\n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/cybernauts/2023-08-16/
LOCATION:ALL LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CATEGORIES:Education,Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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SUMMARY:Santa Monica History Museum
DESCRIPTION:OPEN THURSDAY – SUNDAY- Santa Monica\nThe Santa Monica History Museum was founded under the “Historical Activities Committee” of Santa Monica’s Centennial Celebration in 1975 and by a public poll\, with their goal to collect\, preserve\, and be the caretaker of history. Its name at that time was the Santa Monica Historical Society and it was designated as the official collector and preserver of the history\, art\, and culture of the Santa Monica Bay Area. Former Mayor Clo Hoover\, the first woman mayor of Santa Monica\, was elected the first president. \n\nThe museum\, one of the largest in the country for a city the size of Santa Monica\, has grown far beyond expectations with an expansive collection of artifacts\, photographs\, and memorabilia. Thousands of hours have been dedicated to public education and museum services. \n \nWith the help of Louise and Bob Gabriel who had been active in the community for years and had a strong love for Santa Monica and its history took on the responsibility to make the museum a reality.  Within three years\, with determination\, perseverance\, and countless hours of work\, Bob headed the fundraising committee and raised the necessary funds. Louise was able to get all the furnishings for the museum donated by companies that were going out of business. Bob found a temporary rent‐free location on Colorado Avenue. \n\n\nOur Mission\nThe Santa Monica History Museum’s mission is to collect\, preserve and share the history and culture of Santa Monica for generations to come. \n\n\n\n\nOur Vision\nThe Santa Monica History Museum is the steward of the rich history of the Santa Monica Bay area. We are committed to enriching our community by providing public access to our extensive collection with interpretive exhibitions\, public programs\, community partnerships\, and through archival and research services. \n\n\n\nCURRENT EXHIBITION FROM APRIL 1 – DECEMBER 23\, 2022\nBroadway to Freeway:\nLife and Times of a Vibrant Community\n \nIn the mid-20th century\, the Broadway neighborhood was a thriving\, tight-knit community in Santa Monica. Built by African American\, Mexican American\, and immigrant communities\, the Broadway neighborhood was a haven for those who were excluded from other parts of the city by racist and anti-immigrant policies and practices. \nThis exhibition tells the story of how residents built Broadway into a flourishing community of color – and how the Interstate 10 freeway destroyed it in the 1960s. The vibrant lives of pioneering individuals – like the first African American teacher and social worker hired in Santa Monica – are knitted into the neighborhood they built together. The community populated Broadway with welcoming schools\, homes\, and businesses – from beauty parlors and jazz clubs\, to the malt shop\, tortilleria\, and Jewish deli. \n \nFeaturing period photographs\, advertisements\, oral histories\, and songs\, the exhibition draws on the wealth of archival material collected by the Quinn Research Center\, which is dedicated to preserving the history of African American life in Santa Monica. \nToday\, little evidence remains of the community on the blocks between 13th Street and 20th Street\, once the heart of the Broadway neighborhood. Though physically erased\, Broadway lives on in the stories that are preserved and shared to illuminate past inequities and spotlight the inspirational individuals who created a center of social and civic life on their own terms. \n\nAdmissions\n\nGeneral – $5.00\nSeniors & Students – $5.00\nChildren under 12 – Free\nMuseum members – Free\nVeterans & Active-duty military – Free \n\nHours\nMonday – Wednesday: Closed\nThursday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm\nFriday – Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm \nMuseum Holiday Hours\nWe are closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s Day\, President’s Day\, Easter\, Memorial Day\, July 4th\, Labor Day\, Thanksgiving\, and the day after\, Christmas \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nsantamonicahistory.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/santa-monica-history-museum-2/2023-08-17/
LOCATION:Santa Monica History Museum\, 1350 7th Street\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Santa Monica,Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums,Spaces & Places
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: Mark de Clive-Lowe
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY- California Plaza\nImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of jazz as Mark de Clive-Lowe presents “Jazz in the House” on Saturday\, August 19\, 2023\, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM! Get ready for a captivating musical journey that fuses the soulful essence of jazz with the infectious energy of house music. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with live performances\, electrifying rhythms\, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the artistry of jazz like never before. \nA 20-year veteran across the worlds of jazz and club music\, Mark de Clive-Lowe returns to Grand Performances with an intoxicating blend of his favorite flavors. If you’ve ever experienced his epic CHURCH parties\, you know what to expect – a summer cocktail of lush instrumentation\, soulful improvisation\, and hip-moving beats with a full roster of collaborators joining the maestro for an evening of Jazz in the House. \nThe show starts at 6:00 pm \nSet times TBA \nPlease RSVP at Eventbrite \n \nElectronic jazz pioneer and pianist Mark de Clive-Lowe blends acoustic\, electronic and world music exploring themes of belonging and identity. Equal parts jazz\, house\, hip hop and broken beat artist\, Jazziz sums him up perfectly\, “Way before jazz hybridity became a worldwide phenomenon\, de Clive-Lowe was busy designing its blueprint.” \n \nMark lives in Los Angeles\, is the Founding Artist in Residence for La Ceiba Festival\, a recipient of the 2021 U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship\, and an active curator\, educator\, and speaker. \nhttp://www.mdcl.tv/ \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/grand-performances-mark-de-clive-lowe/
LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Grand Performances,Education,Events,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Spaces & Places
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