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SUMMARY:Kanopy Kids: Watch\, Learn\, Grow
DESCRIPTION:FREE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT For kids ages 3-8 \nKanopy Kids: Educational\, Enriching\, Entertaining programming for children of all ages—as well as the young at heart. Parents can trust that our catalog encourages social and emotional development\, promotes respect for community diversity\, and inspires creativity. Browse and discover the videos that spark children’s imagination. \n  \n \n\n\n\nWhat types of videos are available on Kanopy Kids?\nKanopy features a collection of films and TV series that inspire and inform\, helping children develop social emotional skills and reinforcing valuable learning topics\, such as history\, science\, and new languages. It has a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content that range across Movies\, TV Series\, Animated Storybooks\, Live Action\, and Animated favorites. \n  \n \nWhat age range is suitable for Kanopy Kids?\nOur content is appropriate for children ages 2 and up\, with a focus on Kids age 2-8. Parents can also choose to implement parental controls to enable them to stay within the dedicated  area for age-appropriate content. \nIs Kanopy Kids available to me?\nThis service is only available to users with active public library memberships. If your membership is through a college or university library you will not be able to access this section. \nHow do I enter Kanopy Kids Mode on my account?\nSign into your Kanopy account and select “Go to Kanopy Kids” from the menu. You can learn how to find the menu on your device or app here. \n  \n \nWhat devices can I use to access Kanopy Kids?\nYou can access Kanopy on your computer\, television\, or mobile device. A list of supported mobile and TV apps can be found here. \nFor the best experience\, please update your Kanopy app to the latest version. \nCan I still use Kanopy while my child is watching on another device?\nYes; you can use Kanopy on multiple devices in different viewing modes at the same time. For example\, you will be able to view Kanopy from a computer at the same time that your child watches  on an iPad. \n  \n \nWhy can’t I search for a non-Kids title?\nOnly Kids titles will appear in the search. To search for non-Kids titles\, please exit Kanopy Kids. \nAdditionally\, when you are searching for content outside of Kanopy Kids\, you may see some titles that are tagged as Kids titles. Selecting these will automatically enter you into Kanopy Kids. \nI want to use Kanopy Kids but I’m not a member of a library. How can I access?\nYou need to be a member of a participating public library in order to access any of the films on Kanopy. If your library is not currently working with Kanopy\, we encourage you to let them know of your interest! \n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nkanopy.com/signup\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Available on App Store & Google Play
CATEGORIES:Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 the Family,Movies
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SUMMARY:Broadway Augmented Reality Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE – Santa Monica History Museum\nStep Back in Time: Santa Monica’s Broadway Comes Alive with Augmented Reality! Imagine strolling down a bustling street\, not as it is today\, but as it was decades ago. The air hums with the chatter of a vibrant community\, storefronts beckon with forgotten wares\, and laughter spills from open windows. This isn’t a scene from a history book\, it’s your reality thanks to the Santa Monica History Museum’s groundbreaking Broadway Augmented Reality Walking Tour! \n \nA Journey Through a Lost Community\nSanta Monica’s Broadway neighborhood\, once a thriving hub for African American\, Mexican American\, and immigrant communities\, was tragically fractured by the construction of the 10 Freeway in the 1960s. Now\, the Santa Monica History Museum\, in partnership with Snapchat\, is using cutting-edge AR technology to bring this lost community back to life. \nUnveiling the Past\, One Digital Layer at a Time\nAs you embark on this immersive tour\, your smartphone becomes a portal to the past. Point your camera at specific locations along Broadway between 20th and 17th streets\, and watch as historical data\, photos\, and even audio recordings come to life right before your eyes. Witness the bustling shops\, hear the music spilling from jukeboxes\, and feel the warmth of a community that defied segregation and discrimination. \nMore Than Just a Tour\, an Experience\nThis AR tour isn’t just about sightseeing; it’s about experiencing history firsthand. You’ll step into the shoes of the residents\, feel their struggles and triumphs\, and gain a deeper understanding of the complex history of Santa Monica. It’s a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of preserving our cultural heritage. \nReady to Take the Plunge? Here’s How\n\nDownload the Snapchat app.\nHead to the Santa Monica History Museum website (https://santamonicahistory.org/exhibitions/broadway-to-freeway-ar-tour/) and scan the QR code.\nGrab your smartphone and hit the streets! Follow the map and point your camera at designated locations to unlock the AR experience.\n\nSo lace up your walking shoes\, charge your phone\, and get ready for a journey unlike any other. The Santa Monica History Museum’s Broadway Augmented Reality Walking Tour awaits\, promising to transport you to a time when community thrived and history unfolded on every corner. \n \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nsantamonicahistory.org/exhibitions\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/broadway-augmented-reality-walking-tour/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Santa Monica History Museum\, 1350 7th Street\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Santa Monica,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 the Family,Museums,Online/ Virtual
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SUMMARY:Noah’s Ark at the Skirball
DESCRIPTION:FREE FOR ALL EVERY THURSDAY- Skirball Cultural Center\n\nNoah’s Ark at the Skirball has returned! This award-winning children’s and family destination invites visitors of all generations to play\, climb\, build\, explore\, make believe\, and make friends—all while exploring an eight-thousand-square-foot wooden ark\, filled to the rafters with whimsical animals and new storm clouds that will spark your senses. Share in a timeless story—and together envision a better world. \n \nImagine yourself immersed in a favorite childhood tale\, which has parallels in cultures all over the world. Conduct a storm\, help construct the Ark\, and bask in the glow of a beautiful rainbow. Mingle with hundreds of fancifully handcrafted animals—from cuddly companions to life-sized puppets—all crafted from recycled materials and everyday objects\, including baseball mitts\, mop heads\, and rearview mirrors. \n \nAfter your hour aboard the Ark\, experience surprise interactions and drop-in activities outdoors. Meet a puppet or two\, hear a story in the amphitheater\, explore outdoor pathways\, or create a take-home art project. \n \n“Extraordinary … A celebration of play\, inspiring fascination\, reviving wonder.”—The New York Times\n\nBring the magic of Noah’s Ark home with you!\nWatch award-winning videos and download lesson plans that engage young learners in storytelling and mindfulness activities inspired by the messages of Noah’s Ark at the Skirball. \n \n  \n\n \n\n  \nHours\nThursday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.skirball.org/noahs-ark\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:The Skirball Cultural Center\, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:Suihoen - The Japanese Garden
DESCRIPTION:NOW OPEN- Van Nuys\n \n6100 Woodley Ave\, Lake Balboa\, CA 91406 \n  \nNestled amidst the bustling San Fernando Valley lies an oasis of serenity – the Japanese Garden at Van Nuys\, also known as Suihōen (水芳園)\, meaning “garden of water and fragrance.” This captivating 6.5-acre sanctuary transports you to a world of tranquility\, offering a glimpse into traditional Japanese garden design and a chance to reconnect with nature’s calming embrace. \n \nA Journey Through Three Distinct Styles\nThe Japanese Garden at Van Nuys is a masterpiece of design\, incorporating three distinct styles of Japanese gardens. As you embark on your exploration\, prepare to be enveloped by: \n\n\nTsukiyama (mountain borrowing) style: This style cleverly borrows the scenery of the surrounding hills\, creating the illusion of a much larger space. Let your imagination wander as the boundaries between the garden and the natural landscape seem to blur. \n\n\nChisen (pond garden) style: A central pond\, symbolizing the vastness of the ocean\, takes center stage in this style. Graceful bridges connect small islands within the pond\, adding a touch of whimsy and tranquility to the scene. Keep an eye out for the vibrant koi fish that call this pond their home. \n\n\nKare-sansui (dry landscape) style: Embrace the beauty of minimalism with the Kare-sansui style. Rocks\, sand\, and gravel are meticulously arranged to represent water and mountains\, creating a space for contemplation and reflection. \n\n\n  \n \n  \n \n  \nA Haven for Relaxation and Reflection\nThe Japanese Garden at Van Nuys is more than just a visual treat. It’s a place to unwind\, de-stress\, and reconnect with your inner peace. \n\n\nStroll the Winding Paths: Meandering paths\, crafted from natural materials\, weave through the landscape\, inviting you on a journey of discovery. Allow yourself to be present in the moment\, savoring the sights\, sounds\, and scents of the garden. \n\n\nFind Serenity by the Koi Pond: The gentle murmur of water and the graceful dance of the koi fish create a calming atmosphere. Take a seat on a nearby bench and let the tranquility wash over you. \n\n\nUnwind Amidst the Dry Landscape: The stark beauty of the Kare-sansui style fosters a sense of peace and mindfulness. Allow the raked sand and meticulously placed rocks to inspire contemplation and a connection with nature’s simplicity. \n\n\n  \n \n  \nA Cultural Gem in the City\nThe Japanese Garden at Van Nuys isn’t just a beautiful space; it’s a cultural gem. As you explore\, you’ll encounter traditional Japanese elements like: \n\n\nTorii gate: A traditional gate that marks the entrance to the garden\, signifying a transition from the everyday world to a sacred space. \n\n\nPagoda: A multi-tiered tower\, a familiar feature in Japanese gardens\, adds an architectural touch and a sense of history. \n\n\nTea house: While not always open to the public\, the presence of a tea house hints at the cultural significance of tea ceremonies in Japanese tradition. \n\n\n \n  \n \n  \nPlan Your Tranquil Escape\nThe Japanese Garden at Van Nuys is open to the public free of charge (donations are appreciated). The garden is open Tuesday through Sunday\, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm\, offering a convenient escape during the workweek or a peaceful weekend retreat. \nEmbrace the Tranquility\nThe Japanese Garden at Van Nuys awaits you. Immerse yourself in the calming beauty of this haven\, explore the intricacies of Japanese garden design\, and discover a place for relaxation\, reflection\, and a touch of cultural exploration. So\, take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and find your moment of peace amidst the serenity of the Japanese Garden. \n  \n\nHours and Admission\n\n\n\nHours\nMonday – Thursday: \n\nMorning Reservation Window (9:30am – 12:00pm)\nAfternoon Reservation Window (1:00pm – 3:30pm)\nBetween 12:00pm – 1:00pm\, we are CLOSED\n\nWe are closed Friday through Sunday; closed on all Federal & City of Los Angeles Holidays; and closed within 24 hours of rain. \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————\nAdmission\nAdmission is currently Free! \nRight now\, our reservation system will be under maintenance\, so guests will NOT NEED A RESERVATION TO VISIT THE GARDEN.  During this time\, guests may arrive as “walk-ins.”  Please note the reservations system will eventually return! \nAdmission is free and guests are allowed a 2.5 hour window to visit the Japanese Garden.  Adherence to Terms and Conditions (listed below) are required. \n  \nTERMS AND CONDITIONS: \nSpace in the Garden is limited\, so visitors are permitted to visit either during the “Morning” or “Afternoon” window – they CANNOT visit for both in the same day\, as this would take away openings from other potential guest bookings. \nGroups of 10 or more people must call in the day of desired visitation to check if there is capacity available for their group. \nWhen guests arrive\, they must check in at the Security gate before entering the parking lot\, and then sign in at the Admission Office before entering the garden. \nThe 2.5 hour time window is strictly enforced and guests who arrive 15 minutes before the closing of that time window will not be allowed to enter.  Each group must exit the garden before their time window expires. \nAll members of the booking party must follow the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health COVID-19\nguidelines including\, but not limited to: \n\nPrior to attending your reservation you and all members of your party will conduct a self-symptom check\nfor cough\, shortness of breath\, and/or fever prior to entering the facility. If any symptoms are present\,\nyou may not enter the facility.\nThough there is not a mask mandate for the outdoor areas of the garden\, there is one for entering buildings (including restrooms) on City property.\nMaintain social distancing of 6 ft. from non-household members while on City property.\n\nPlease note that in case of significant rain within 24 hours of your scheduled visit time The Garden will be closed.\nYou should email the “contact the event organizer” link the day of your visit if rain occurs to verify.\nIn addition\, all regular Garden visiting rules (see “Garden Etiquette”) apply during your time slot. These include\nbut are not limited to; staying on the pathways at all times\, photography is limited to incidental shots of visiting the Garden and no food or drink (other than water) is allowed. Drinking fountains are not available\, please bring water with you to the site. \n  \n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nthejapanesegarden.com\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/suihoen-the-japanese-garden/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Suihoen  The Japanese Garden\, 6100 Woodley Ave\, Lake Balboa\, CA\, 91406\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Van Nuys,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Gardens,Parks,Walks, Runs, Bikes & Hikes
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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:KIDS CLUB AT THE GROVE
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY– THE GROVE \nJoin us for Kids Club at The Grove every Thursday from 10 am to 12 am. Kids Club offers fun-filled programs that will ignite your little one’s imagination\, wonder and strength through play. Get ready to enter a magical world of interactive games\, music\, and entertainment for all! Kids\, parents\, and caregivers are invited to experience a weekly dose of fun\, featuring live music\, storytelling\, puppet shows and so much more! \nParticipating restaurants are offering complimentary meals and treats for the little ones when you make a qualifying purchase.\n \n \n  \nHours\nThursday: 10:00am- 11:00am  and  11:00am – 12:00pm \n\n\n \n\nJoin us at Los Angeles’ favorite shopping\, dining and lifestyle destination. Explore a mix of retail\, restaurants and entertainment in an open-air environment pulsing with style and energy. Visit with friends and family to shop\, dine and make memories under the California sun. \n\n\nThe Grove is open seven days a week\, 365 days a year. Rain or shine\, we offer guests from around the world a shopping\, dining and entertainment experience like none other. \n\n\n\n\nTake A Ride O The Trolley\n\nTake a ride on our double-decker trolley! Built on an historic undercarriage from a 1950s Boston street car\, The Grove trolley travels along First Street between The Grove and The Original Farmers Market\, taking you on an exciting tour of the property. Powered electrically\, The Grove trolley is the first use of inductive power technology in the U.S. for a transit system. \n \nTake a break from shopping and dining to relax under the sunshine in The Park\, enjoy our beautiful dancing fountain\, or go for a trolley ride across property. \nTrolley Hours\nSunday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm\nFriday – Saturday: 1:00pm – 9:00pm \nThe Trolley recharges daily in its depot from 3PM – 4:30PM. \nADMISSION IS FREE!\n\n  \nTHE GROVE HOURS\nMONDAY – THURSDAY: 10AM – 9PM\nFRIDAY & SATURDAY: 10AM – 10PM\nSUNDAY: 11AM – 8PM \nFOR SPECIFIC HOURS OF OPERATION AT YOUR FAVORITE SHOPPING AND DINING DESTINATIONS CONTACT CARUSO CONCIERGE AT 323.900.8080. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nthegrovela.com/events/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/kids-club-at-the-grove/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:THE GROVE\, 189 The Grove Dr \, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Kids Eat Free,Parks
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SUMMARY:USC Pacific Asian Museum
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY  – Pasadena\nVisit USC Pacific Asian Museum! An integral part of the University of Southern California\, the USC Pacific Asia Museum creates inspiring encounters with the art\, history\, and culture of Pacific Asia to promote intercultural understanding in the service of elevating our shared sense of humanity. \nRESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!\nUSC PAM recommends that all visitors\, including members\, reserve advance timed-entry tickets online. \nAdmission will be paid what you wish every Thursday! \nCovid Safety Protocols: \n\nWe strongly recommend wearing a mask covering the nose and mouth for all visitors (2+) regardless of vaccination status while indoors.\nPlease practice social distancing from others\, not at your party.\nPlease stay home if you feel ill or have been exposed to COVID-19.\n\nPlease note that the above is subject to change per Los Angeles County\, City of Pasadena\, and USC Health guidelines. \nFREE ADMISSIONS TO ALL VISITORS EVERY SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH\n \n\nADMISSION\nTickets to USC Pacific Asia Museum may be purchased upon entrance.\nDiscounts are available for students and seniors. \n\n$10 for General Admission\n$7 for Students with a valid ID and Seniors (65+)\nFree for Children Ages 17 and Under\nFree for all Museum Members\, USC faculty\, staff\, and students with current ID\nFree for all Visitors the Second Sunday of the Month\nPay What You Wish Every Thursdays\nAdult Group Tours:  Learn about the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands through adult group tours. USC PAM offers self-guided group visits and docent-led tours of the permanent collection and special exhibition galleries. For more information or to book your group tour\, please email info@pam.usc.edu.\n\n\n\nTHINGS TO KNOW\nPets \nPets are not permitted in the museum galleries or courtyard garden with the exception of service animals. \nPhotography \nThere is no flash photography allowed in any of the galleries. Photos without a flash and for personal use are allowed in the permanent collections galleries. There is no photography of any kind allowed in the changing exhibition galleries. For commercial and wedding photography\, please get in touch with info@pam.usc.edu for availability and pricing. \nFood \nThere is no food or drink allowed in the museum galleries. There is no food service available inside the museum\, however\, the Paseo Colorado and several restaurants are within easy walking distance from the building. \nBicycles \nThere is a public bicycle rack on the sidewalk outside the museum. This is not on museum property and visitors park there at their own risk. \nSmoking \nThere is no smoking allowed anywhere on the museum premises. \n\n\n46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, California 91101 \nEstablished in 1971\, the museum is one of few U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands\, serving the city of Los Angeles and the Greater Southern California region. The museum’s mission is to further intercultural understanding through the arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. \nThe museum’s historic building has served as a center for art\, culture\, and learning in Pasadena since its construction in 1924 by pioneering collector and entrepreneur Grace Nicholson (1877-1948) as her residence\, galleries\, and Treasure House/emporium. Ms. Nicholson’s championing of Asian art early in the century set the tone for much of the Pasadena community’s arts-related activities during the ensuing decades. The building also served as the site of the Pasadena Art Museum\, which was renowned for its groundbreaking exhibitions of contemporary art. Pacific Asia Museum combined the spirits of both its predecessors in its focus on the classic and contemporary arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. In 2013\, the University of Southern California partnered with the museum to form USC Pacific Asia Museum. The affiliation broadened the community that benefits from the museum’s role as a vital resource for education and cultural heritage and expanded the audience’s interest in a dialogue about art\, history\, and culture. \n \nVISION\nUSC PAM is a dynamic and innovative teaching and learning resource for USC and its surrounding communities featuring; \n\nExhibitions that contest worn assumptions\, bridge perspectives\, and expand understanding\nEducational opportunities that connect cultures\, disciplines\, and generations\nPrograms that engage our common life\, even in the absence of common ground\n\nVALUES\nAt USC PAM we believe in the power of art to connect us to our deepest humanity and that of others. \nAs such\, we: \n\nSupport the Mission and Vision of USC.\nEnlist art to expand understanding and bridge divides.\nCollect and exhibit exemplary works that amplify artist voices and lift up community narratives.\nSteward the objects entrusted to our care for the benefit of successive generations.\nUse our resources to inspire a plurality of audiences.\nFoster a sense of community both on and off-campus.\nExplore and validate diversity.\nPromote civil and civic discourse.\nSecure long-term sustainability.\nManage resources prudently.\n\n\nHours\nMonday-Tuesday: Closed\nWednesday – Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm \n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \npacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Pasadena,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:MARTIAL ARTS HISTORY MUSEUM
DESCRIPTION:FREE! EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH – Burbank\nLooking for a Fun Place for Kids to learn and enjoy? The Martial Arts History Museum is designed as an Asian educational\, cultural\, and artistic experience\, it is a place in which visitors and young people can learn about each of the different Asian countries (China\, Japan\, Korea\, Thailand\, the Philippines\, etc.) and how martial arts played a significant role in their culture\, history\, and traditions. \nIt also provides a historical look at American history with sections on the History of Anime\, Martial Arts in America\, and Media arts including Hollywood films\, tv\, and magazines. The Martial Arts History Museum is something the whole family can enjoy and it is a great place for home school kids and public school kids to get an education about Asian history and write book reports about it. It is affordable and convenient. \n \nLearn About Culture and History\nThe Martial Arts History Museum is an exciting place for the entire family to enjoy. Even if you’ve never done martial arts in your life\, you will have a great time exploring how Asian history became part of American history through film\, tv\, animation and more. Artifacts include several Japanese Samurai\, a unique look as the artistry of the Ninja or trans the roots of anime through our animation timeline. \nIf you enjoy movies and television\, you will love our films/tv timeline tracing roots to Anna May Wong and Akira Kurasawa’s epic film\, the Seven Samurai. It takes close to an hour to visit the museum and scheduled tours are available. \n \nGroup Rates & Tours:\nThe Museum holds a number of tours for the Unified School districts\, home schools\, mentally and physically challenged groups\, church groups\, senior groups and martial arts studios. Although the Museum is closed to the public Monday through Wednesday\, we are open for scheduled tours. We also provide tours during our regular hours\, but the off-hours will allow us to open the Museum for only your group. \nTours:\nTours last exactly 1 hour. Visitors will have amble time to explore the Museum and then be lead by a docent for a 30-minute historical walk-through. A scavenger hunt will be provided for all the kids to enjoy and each receives a free Museum sticker. The Museum is able to handle a variety of groups. Largest groups for visit are 100 kids. Smallest group are 20 kids. \nGroup Tour Price:\nThe Museum has a very special\, extremely affordable rate for groups of 20 kids or more.  Please contact us for pricing (818) 478-1722 or email info@mamuseum.com. \nCall to Schedule:\nGroup tours must be scheduled at least 3 weeks in advance. We need time to bring on docents to handle the tours. \nApproved:\nThe Museum has been approved by the Burbank Unified School District for field trips.\nWe are in the process of securing the other districts now. \n\n \n2319 W. Magnolia Blvd.\, Burbank\, CA 91506 \n\n\nWorld’s First Museum dedicated to the Arts Begins\n\nThe Martial Arts History Museum officially began as a registered museum on Sept. 15\, 1999. It was founded by former magazine publisher\, martial arts historian and martial arts veteran Michael Matsuda. The concept of the museum actually began in 1987 but didn’t officially begin until 1999. \nAfter a number of dinner ceremonies and special events\, the Martial Arts History Museum gathered the biggest martial arts icons in the world to cut the ribbon in launching the first of many traveling exhibits. For the next four years\, the museum was on the road going all across the country. From libraries to conventions to expos to the Queen Mary\, the museum was housed in a 1\,000 square foot exhibit with wonderful reviews the museum exhibit was in high demand. \n \nAfter numerous meetings with the L.A. City Council\, Mayor Villariagosa’s staff\, the California Senate\, the San Fernando City Council\, and more\, it was through the urging of Congressman Howard McKeon and the Mayor of Santa Clarita\, that the Martial Arts History Museum open their doors in a brick and mortar facility in the city of Santa Clarita. The museum opened in 2006 in an 8\,000 square foot facility which featured a wide range of displays as well as a 200-plus seat theater. The city of Santa Clarita had provided us with future plans to construct are area for three museums\, which would include the Martial Arts History. Unfortunately\, a year later\, a new leadership was in control and their future plans for a museum center were canceled. \nIn 2010\, the museum decided to relocate to a city that would be more open to art and culture; which was the city of Burbank\, CA. Burbank is a very populated area surrounded by Hollywood’s biggest productions studios. In 2011\, the museum re-opened to the public holding a significant number of events every month. Being located in Burbank\, many of the local schools were now able to visit the facility. From Unified School Districts from Burbank\, Los Angeles\, Glendale and Pasadena\, thousands of young people enjoy the museum tours. \n \nFREE DAYS: First Thursday of the month\, 3pm to 6pm\nHours\nMonday – Wednesday: Closed\nThursday – Sunday: 11:00am – 6:00pm \nAdmission\n$10 – Adults\n$5 – Kids 6 – 17 \n$8 – Adults 65+\n$8 – “Active” Military \nSpecial Events\n$20 Adults\nFree – Kids 6 – 17 \nDiscount:\n$8 – Senior Citizens 65 and Over\n$8 – Active Military\nPolice – Free\nFiremen – Free \nMembers\nFREE to all events held at the Museum \n  \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://martialartsmuseum.com/\n \n  \nFind more
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LOCATION:Martial Arts History Museum\, 2319 W. Magnolia Blvd.\, Burbank\, CA\, 91506\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Burbank,Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums,Spaces & Places
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SUMMARY:Learn How To Meditate
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWould you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical\, mental\, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress\, improve attention\, boost the immune system\, reduce emotional reactivity\, and promote a general sense of health and well-being. These half hour weekly sessions are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently in life. No special clothing is required\, and participants are welcome to join for five minutes or enjoy the entire 30 minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese free weekly drop-in sessions usually take place in the Hammer’s Billy Wilder Theater but are now offered live online via Zoom. \nMindful Awareness Meditation is provided by UCLA & The Hammer Museum\n  \nff \n\nSessions are led by Diana Winston and other instructors from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Visit www.marc.ucla.edu to learn more about the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. \nWinston has been practicing mindfulness meditation for more than 20 years\, and when she began it was fairly unknown in this country. But today secular mindfulness meditation is taught to executives\, war veterans and schoolchildren; it is used in prisons and hospitals\, and is written about in women’s magazines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATTENDING THIS PROGRAM?\nLearn How to Meditate live: RSVP to receive an email reminder on the day of the Mindful Awareness Meditation program with the link to tune in. The link to join will also be posted here 2 hours before the program starts. This program will not be recorded. \nHelp with Zoom: This program will be held on the Zoom platform. Visit zoom.us/test to join a test meeting\, then follow the instructions to test your video and audio. If you have never used Zoom before\, you will be prompted to download the Zoom app or join from your browser. Zoom works best on the Chrome browser.\nHaving trouble? Contact our visitor experience team at 310-443-7000. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Mindful Awareness\nJOIN ZOOM NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe starts by asking people to notice their breathing as they work toward “paying attention to present moment experiences with openness\, curiosity and a willingness to be with what is.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t do this online class? Try the UCLA Mindfulness FREE APP and learn how to meditate anytime.\nWith this easy-to-use app\, you can practice mindfulness meditation anywhere\, anytime with the guidance of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Scientific research shows mindfulness can help manage stress-related physical conditions\, reduce anxiety and depression\, cultivate positive emotions\, and help improve overall physical health and well-being. \n \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://hammer.ucla.edu\n\n\nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:ZOOM\, CA
CATEGORIES:Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Health and Fitness,Museums,Online/ Virtual
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SUMMARY:LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
DESCRIPTION:KIDS UNDER 12 FREE- Long Beach\nThe Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) was founded in 1950 as a municipal art center for the city of Long Beach. Since its inception\, the Museum has been housed in the historic 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House. In 1957\, the Anderson House was designated as the Long Beach Museum of Art\, at which time the Museum began acquiring a permanent collection.\nIn 1977\, the Museum was honored with accreditation by the American Association of Museums\, which it has since maintained. Since 1986\, the Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation has managed the Museum\, governed by a Board of Trustees. In 2000\, the Museum completed a restoration of the historic residence and constructed a new two-story exhibition pavilion (in 2015 the pavilion was renamed the Hartman Pavilion). Since then\, the Museum has offered diverse and compelling exhibitions\, which has resulted in increased visitors and program attendance. \n  \n \nThe Museum’s permanent collection is diverse with more than 3\,200 works encompassing 300 years of American and European art in all media. Highlights from the collection include furniture by Charles and Ray Eames\, ceramics by Beatrice Wood\, and sculptures by Claire Falkenstein\, George Rickney and Peter Voulokos; Early 20th Century European Modernist paintings by Vasily Kandinsky\, Alexej Jawlensky and others from the Milton Wichner Collection; and contemporary artists such as James Jean\, Sherrie Wolf\, and Sandow Birk whose paintings have recently been added to the collection. \nSince 1951\, exhibitions presented by the Museum have been varied with shows ranging from individual artists to specific types of art. Some of the notable highlights include: The Artful Teapot: 20th Century Expressions from the Kamm Collection; Architecture for Dogs; Frank E. Cummings III: Jeweled Harmony in Wood; Masterworks: Defining a New Narrative; and Vitality And Verve: Transforming The Urban Landscape. \n  \n \nThe Museum also offers a myriad of nearly free educational programs for both children and adults including KidsVisions\, a visual arts curriculum\, which serves all 5th grades students from the Long Beach Unified School District. \nThe Long Beach Museum of Art and the KidsVisions Arts Education Program is supported\, in part\, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. \n \n\n  \n\nClaire’s Restaurant\nClaire’s is located on the beautifully landscaped campus of the Long Beach Museum of Art and offers oceanfront dining\, seasonal libations & more! \nFor reservations call 562-439-2119 Hours Thur 11am-8pm\, Fri 11am-3pm\, Sat & Sun 11am-3pm\, Happy hour Thur 3pm-8pm. View menu \nHours\nThursday – Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm\nClosed: Monday – Wednesday \nAdmission\nLBMA Members  FREE\nGeneral: $12\nStudent/Senior: $10\nChildren: (12 and under) FREE \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlbma.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Long Beach Museum of Art\, 2300 est Ocean Blvd\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90803\, 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:Zumba in the Park
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAYS – Burton Chace Park\nUnleash Your Inner Dancer: Free Zumba Thursdays 3:30pm – 4:30pm at Burton Chace Park! \nLooking for a fun and free way to get your workout in? Craving some Latin-inspired rhythms and energetic moves to lift your spirits? Then look no further than the free Zumba classes offered every Thursday at Burton Chace Park! \n \nDance Your Way to Fitness:\nZumba is more than just a dance class; it’s a fitness party! Combining dance styles like salsa\, merengue\, and cumbia with high-energy cardio\, Zumba is a proven way to: \n\nBurn calories and tone muscles: Get your heart rate pumping and sculpt your body with every move.\nBoost your mood and energy: Feel the stress melt away as you dance to upbeat music and connect with others.\nImprove coordination and flexibility: Move your body in new ways and gain confidence in your movement.\nHave a blast! The infectious energy and supportive atmosphere will leave you smiling and wanting more.\n\nWhy Choose Burton Chace Park?\n\nIt’s FREE! Enjoy the benefits of Zumba without breaking the bank.\nIt’s for everyone! Beginners and experienced dancers alike are welcome to join the fun.\nIt’s outdoors! Breathe in the fresh air and soak up the sunshine while you dance.\nIt’s convenient! Burton Chace Park is a popular spot with ample parking and stunning views.\n\nJoin the Zumba party at Burton Chace Park and discover the joy of movement\, music\, and community! \n  \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nbeaches.lacounty.gov\n \n  \nFind more
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LOCATION:Burton Chace Park\, 13650 Mindanao Way\, Marina del Rey\, CA\, 90292\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Marina del Rey,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Health and Fitness,Parks
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SUMMARY:James Irvine Japanese Garden at JANM
DESCRIPTION:A LITTLE BIT OF TOKYO IN LITTLE TOKYO- Japanese American National Museum\n\nThe James Irvine Japanese Garden is a traditional Japanese Garden located on the Little Tokyo campus of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. The garden is open to the public for enjoyment seven days a week between 10am and 4pm unless there is a special event. The Garden also serves as a unique and elegant venue for weddings\, photo shoots\, memorial services and other private events. \n\n\n\nHistory\n\nEstablished in 1981. \nA centerpiece of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center\, the Garden also known as Seiryu-en or the Garden of the Clear Stream\, was constructed by more than 200 volunteers who contributed more than 3\,000 man-hours. The garden was designed by landscape architect Dr. Takeo Uesugi and received the National Landscape Award in 1981\, the nation’s highest award for environmental improvement and community beautification. Most recently\, the James Irvine Japanese Garden underwent a major restoration with the purpose of creating a revitalized green space in downtown Los Angeles and sharing the aesthetics of Japanese culture with the community. The James Irvine Garden has served the community\, for nearly three decades\, by providing a tranquil and elegant departure from the urban landscape. It is the intent of the Board of Directors\, staff\, members and volunteers of the Japanese American Community & Cultural Center that this tradition be maintained for the benefit of all. \n\n\n\n\n100 North Central Avenue\, Los Angeles\, California 90012 \n \nJapanese American National Museum is the first gallery in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry as an integral part of U.S. story. Through its comprehensive collection of objects\, images and documents\, as well as multi-faceted exhibitions\, educational programs\, documentaries and publications. The Japanese American Museum is admission free every Thursday from 5–8 p.m. \nAlso on the third Thursday of every month\, the Japanese American Museum is FREE ALL DAY!\n \nAmericans of Japanese Ancestry\nThe Japanese American Museum was established in Los Angeles to preserve the rich heritage Asian culture. The gallery is dedicated to preserving the history and culture. It is located in the Little Tokyo area near downtown Los Angeles\, California. \n\n\n\nWe believe in the importance of remembering our history\, to better guard against the prejudice that threatens liberty and equality in a democratic society. We strive as a world-class institution to provide a voice and forum that enables all people to explore their own heritage and culture. \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nFree admission all day to see Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima\, Nagasaki\, and the Atomic Bomb; Fighting for Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We\, the People”?; and Common Ground: The Heart of Community. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn conjunction with the exhibition Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima\, Nagasaki\, and the Atomic Bomb\n\n\n\n\nFREE Common Ground Audio Guides\nJANM offers iPod Touch audio guides to complement its core exhibition\, Common Ground: The Heart of Community. The guides are available in English\, Japanese\, Korean\, Mandarin\, and Spanish. Visitors may borrow an iPod Touch with the guides free of charge while viewing the exhibition. The guides may also be downloaded free from the Apple App Store. \nJANM’s audio guides are made possible by a generous grant from the Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. \n\n\n\nHours\nMuseum hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\, Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; last entry is at 4 p.m. \nThursday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; last entry is at 7 p.m. \n  \nThursdays are FREE admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. \nlast entry 7:30 p.m. \nEvery third Thursday of the month is FREE admission all day \nlast entry 7:30 p.m \n\n\n\n  \nAdvance tickets are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \njanm.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:Japanese American National Museum\, 100 N Central Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Little Tokyo,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Gardens,Museums
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SUMMARY:Beverly Hills Trolley
DESCRIPTION:EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY- Beverly Hills\nThe Beverly Hills Trolley is back. The City of Beverly Hills offers free trolley service between Civic Center and Rodeo Drive every Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.\, except holidays*. And every First Thursdays” Evenings.  Additional trolley service days are added during summer and winter. This is not a narrated tour. Masks are required onboard the trolley regardless of vaccination status. \n  \n \nDepartures from Civic Center Trolley Stop: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, every hour. The Civic Center Trolley Stop is located on the southeast corner of Civic Center Drive and Third Street. On Sundays\, the Civic Center Trolley Stop is located in front of the Beverly Hills Courthouse at 9355 Burton Way. \nDepartures from Rodeo/Dayton Trolley Stop: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\, every half hour.  The Rodeo/Dayton Trolley Stop is located on the southeast corner of Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way (adjacent to Two Rodeo shopping plaza). \nCLICK HERE to view the trolley stops map and schedule. For questions\, email transportation@beverlyhills.org or call (310) 285-2467 during City business hours. \n*Trolley service is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day\, Martin Luther King Day\, President’s Day\, Memorial Day\, Independence Day\, Labor Day\, Thanksgiving Day and day after Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Trolley service subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice due to local circumstances or special events. \n  \n \nFirst Thursdays\n\n\nIn an effort to energize the streets of Beverly Hills and attract residents and visitors to shop and dine locally\, the City’s Next Beverly Hills (Next BH) Committee introduces its new program series\, ‘First Thursdays’ from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. \n“This program will bring vibrancy and vitality to our City and I look forward to seeing it expand as a way to increase the visibility of Beverly Hills’ nightlife\,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Bob Wunderlich. \n‘First Thursdays’ will take place the first Thursday of each month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Participating businesses around the City will offer incentives such as complimentary items\, discounted goods or services\, extended Happy Hours or specialty menus. The City’s Trolley\, will run continuously on ‘First Thursdays’ evenings on a 40 minute curated route\, with various stops throughout. \n“I’m thrilled to see ‘First Thursdays’ come to life\,” said Chair of the Next Beverly Hills Committee\, Noelle Freeman. “On behalf of the Next Beverly Hills Committee\, I want to thank the City Council for its unanimous and enthusiastic support of this innovative idea and I want to thank all of our partners\, businesses and City staff who are working to make this a reality and a success. We invite our residents and all of our visitors to come and enjoy our businesses and our community on this First Thursday and every subsequent First Thursday. We look forward to seeing you there.” \nThe City of Beverly Hills and Next BH will be working closely with the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce throughout the duration of the program series\, scheduled through mid-2022. \n \nWhen available\, participating businesses for each First Thursdays event can be found by visiting Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce – First Thursdays \n Map Below for the Hop-on\, Hop-off Trolley (no cost)\n\n\n\n\n \nRoutes subject to change each month \nHours of operation: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. \nHours\nFirst Thursdays: 7:00pm – 9:00pm\nSaturday – Sunday: 11:00am – 4:30pm \n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nbeverlyhills.org/departments/publicworks/transportation/transit/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/beverly-hills-trolley-3/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Beverly Hills\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Beverly Hills,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Transportation
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Skate Night with the LA Skate Hunnies
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT- Culver City\nJoin the LA Skate Hunnies for a beginner-friendly road skate that starts and ends at Ivy Station\, with an afterparty at LA Ale Works! \n\n\nJoin the LA Skate Hunnies for their first Thursday Night Skate\, right here at Ivy Station. Each night the group chooses a new theme\, this week’s is Prom! Come dressed to impress in formal attire. Theme is encouraged\, but not required. Meet on the main plaza\, near the elevators by the Great Lawn. \nFirst Thursday Night Skate is a community meetup for primarily roller skaters and rollerbladers\, but all wheels are welcome\, and you’ll often see cyclists and skateboarders join in on the fun! Participants will meet at Ivy Station to go out on a group ride around Culver City. The group passes through some of Culver City’s most iconic landmarks\, with lots of stops to dance\, rest\, or do whatever you’d like! The group will meet at LA Ale Works when the group ride ends around 9:30pm\, and stay until close at 11:00pm. \nThis Skate Night is beginner friendly\, but participants are expected to have control when skating and have basic skills to navigate road skating in a large group. Reach out to hello@laskatehunnies.com with any questions about route difficulty. \nLiability release is REQUIRED to skate\, and will be checked for each participant at the event. Please look out in your email for a link to complete the form\, or get ahead and sign the liability waiver on their community app\, Heylo! \nThis is a free event with free parking validation upon request. Parking is available in the lot accessible on Venice Blvd and National Blvd. Check in with an event organizer to make sure you receive parking validation. \n  \n \nAbout the LA Skate Hunnies:\nThe LA Skate Hunnies are a local roller skate group that offers free weekly community meetups\, skate lessons\, skate rentals\, wellness events\, and more. Their most popular event\, Thursday Night Skate\, occurs in rotating locations throughout Los Angeles\, and brings skaters together to roll through the streets of LA’s most iconic neighborhoods. \nThe popular group has become synonymous with the skate scene here in Los Angeles\, and is excited to continue hosting skate meetups starting and ending at Ivy Station. \n  \n \nWant to join a roll out but don’t know how to skate? The Skate Hunnies’ roll-outs are always “all wheels welcome\,” so feel free to join on a bike\, board\, scooter\, etc. Curious about lessons and skate rentals? Find more information here. \nhttps://www.laskatehunnies.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/la.skate.hunnies/ \n\n \n\nAbout Ivy Station:\nIvy Station is a new mixed-use development and public space connected to the Shay Hotel\, the Upper Ivy Residences\, and headquarters of Warner Bros. Discovery in Culver City. In addition to visiting a curated and expanding mix of shops and restaurants\, attendees can enjoy the public lawn and gardens and participate in dozens of free public events from fitness classes to kids programming to live music and other activities on a weekly basis. \nhttps://ivystationculvercity.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/ivystationculvercity/ \n\n\n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://ivystationculvercity.com/events-in-the-park\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/first-thursday-skate-night-2/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Ivy Station\, 8840 National Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Culver City,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 LGBTQ,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Health and Fitness,Sports & Recreation
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SUMMARY:Mango Language Learning
DESCRIPTION:FREE WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD Available at Your Local Library Online.\nMango Languages online offers a fun convenient way to learn a new language with multi-media tools in a self-paced learning program. \n\n\n\nOver 70 world language courses\nMore than 70 ESL/ELL courses\nAvailable for desktop\, Android & iOS\, anytime\, anywhere\n\n\n\nYour library card gives you free 24/7 unlimited access to learning a new language. Whether you are looking to learn English as a non-native speaker\, learn a few phrases before a big trip\, or connect with your heritage\, your library card has you covered. \n  \n \nDon’t have a library card?\nGet an e-card to get access instantly!\n  \n \nBuilt to help you start the conversation in 70+ languages and dialects\, Mango’s award-winning language software learns how you learn and adapts accordingly to teach you speaking\, listening\, reading\, and culture through real-life conversations and native-speaker dialogue. Discover a better way to learn a new language with Mango Language Learning. \nOn a mission to inspire curious people to forge deeper connections through meaningful interactions\, Mango Languages is the only adaptive language-learning system powered by proven methodologies and language-specific content designed to establish retention and rapidly build conversation skills. To learn more about how Mango prepares you to start the conversation in over 70 languages\, visit www.mangolanguages.com. \n  \nMango Languages Include:\nEgyptian Arabic \nIraqi Arabic \n\nLevantine Arabic \nModern Standard Arabic (MSA) \nArmenian \nAzerbaijani \nBengali \nChaldean Aramaic \nCherokee \nCantonese Chinese \nMandarin Chinese \nCzech \nDanish \nDari \nDutch \nDzongkha \nEnglish \nFarsi \nFinnish \nFrench \nGerman \nGreek \nHaitian Creole \nHawaiian \nHebrew \nHindi \nHungarian \nIcelandic \nIgbo \nIndonesian \nIrish \nItalian \nJapanese \nKazakh \nKorean \nLatin \nMalay \nMalayalam \nNorwegian \nPashto \nPirate \nPolish \nBrazilian Portuguese \nPotawatomi \nPunjabi (Pakistani) \nRomanian \nRussian \nScottish Gaelic \nSerbian \nShanghainese \nSlovak \nCastilian Spanish \nLatin American Spanish \nSwahili \nSwedish \nTagalog \nTamil \nTelugu \nThai \nTurkish \nTuvan \nUkrainian \nUrdu \nUzbek \nVietnamese \nYiddish \n\n\n\n70+ World Languages ▸ \n20+ ESL Courses ▸ \n500+ Language Learning Resources ▸ \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlacountylibrary.org/Mango\n\n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/mango-language-learning-2-2/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Available on App Store & Google Play
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
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SUMMARY:Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits
DESCRIPTION:EVERY DAY ’til MIDNIGHT- Dockweiler State Beach\nThe Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits are located about 3 miles south of Playa del Rey\, this inviting beach features 3 miles of shoreline\, an RV park\, and over 2\,000 regular vehicle parking spaces. The wide sandy beach lies beneath the departures flight path of LAX\, offering fantastic belly views of airlines headed out over the Pacific. The lot entrance is at Vista del Mar and Imperial Highway. \n\n\nFIRE PITS RULES\n\n\n\n\n\nAny grills or BBQs must fit inside the fire pit\, which is 2′ wide. No grills\, grilling\, or flames or fires on the sand.\nTo use the fire pits\, you bring your own charcoal or wood and a way to light them.\nPlease do not use sand to put out the fire.\nHelp keep our beaches clean by preventing ashes or debris from falling into the sand.\n\n  \n\n\n\nThere’s no better way to end a fun day at the beach than to circle up around a cozy bonfire. Not all California beaches allow bonfires\, but here in the Marina del Rey area\, we’re lucky that Dockweiler State Beach does permit regulated burns in provided fire rings. Follow these tips to ensure your group has an enjoyable time. \n\nIf you want a pit\, arrive early. From May through September\, the pits are in high demand\, especially on the weekends\, and there are some diehards who arrive at dawn to claim their spots for the entire day. You cannot reserve fire pits as you would a campsite. Do not leave your pit unattended\, even for a quick dip in the ocean – if you do\, don’t be surprised to find another group has taken over the site. There are between 60 – 80 fire pits located just north and south of where Vista del Mar intersects with Imperial Highway. That sounds like a lot\, but consider that Dockweiler is also home to an RV park\, and you’re all competing for space.\nBring everything you need – wood\, s’mores\, snacks\, et cetera (see “Your Packing List” below).\nThe beach and all amenities close at midnight.\nBefore you leave\, snuff out the flame with water. Stir the embers after they are covered with water and make sure that everything is saturated. Do not use sand to distinguish the fire\, as it creates a mess for the next guest.\n\n \nYOUR PACKING LIST\n\nWood and charcoal (wood for that nice bonfire and charcoal for cooking – see below about barbecue rules). Both can be purchased at Ralph’s grocery stores: 4700 Admiralty Way\, Marina del Rey; 8701 Lincoln Boulevard\, Playa del Rey. Only burn clean wood (nothing treated with paint\, chemicals\, etc.) in the pits.\nFire starter and a lighter. You can purchase kindling from most any grocery\, home supply\, or sporting-goods store. Or\, prepare your own starter with this old-school camping craft: Fill a cardboard egg carton with dryer lint\, wood shavings\, paper shreds\, or other ignitable materials. Pour a small amount of melted candle wax into each cup to make things stay put. Break off cups individually and place into your wood stack. Light the cardboard cups and watch how easy your fire takes off – even in the wind.\nIf barbecuing\, note that large stand-up barbeques are NOT allowed on the sand or in the parking lots. However\, you can bring a low-profile version and place it inside the fire ring.\nLong-handle grilling sticks. These are great for cooking hot dogs and kabobs and roasting marshmallows.\nHot glove or mitt. Don’t ruin your night with a burn from handling hot wood\, pots\, or grills. Items like the Ove Glove offer protection while still allowing dexterity.\nFood! Doubt you’ll forget this\, but you may want a separate checklist so that you remember all the elements for your meal. It’s easy to overlook things like serving spoons\, plastic utensils\, salt and pepper\, napkins or wet wipes\, and containers for leftovers. Paper plates are great for cookouts since they’re ok to burn in the fire afterward.\nCamp/beach table. Depending on the size of your group\, you may prefer to set up your dinner fixings buffet style on a simple folding table. Whatever you bring\, remember that you’ll need to carry it across the sand to the pit and back to the parking lot at the end of your evening. So only take what you really need.\nYou’ll want a beverage cooler with ice\, especially if you heed our warning and arrive early in the day to claim your spot. A bag to hold discarded recyclables is a good idea\, too.\nComfort items. Ask each person in your group to bring his or her own beach chair or picnic blanket. Remind them that despite warm daytime temps\, the beach cools down a lot at night; having extra blankets and jackets is a smart move.\n\n  \n  \n  \nClick here to read beach rules and regulations at LA County Beaches including Dockweiler State Beach. \n  \nDOCKWEILER STATE BEACH PARKING INFORMATION\nParking at Dockweiler State Beach costs between $6 (weekday\, low season) and $13 (weekend\, high season) and there are no in/outs. If you leave the lot\, you must pay again to enter. The first 300 cars to arrive during weekdays pay a reduced rate of $3; during weekends and L.A. County holidays\, the reduced rate for the first 300 cars is $5. There is limited street parking on Vista del Mar\, but take note of the parking signage. Click for an interactive parking map with fees and times. \n  \nHours\nMonday – Sunday: 6:00 a.m.- 12:00 Midnight \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nvisitmarinadelrey.com/dockweiler-state-beach\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/dockweiler-beach-fire-pits/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Spaces & Places
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SUMMARY:ESMoA Drawing Club
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVERY FRIDAY- ESMoA\n10am to 11am\n\nCome and draw with us! In this informal club\, we’ll start with warm-up drawing exercises and then just draw\, taking inspiration from the featured artworks. We also work with unexpected design challenges. Come every Friday or just drop-in\, we provide drawing materials. Adults only. All skill levels welcome. \nTag @esmoaorg in your photos of your work-in-progress or completed artwork using hashtag #JUSTDRAWatESMoA. \nAdmission: FREE \n \n  \n\n\n\n208 Main Street\, El Segundo\, California 90245 \n  \nESMoA\, is an art laboratory not a museum!\nESMoA  Drawing Club would like everybody to learn more about themselves. Life is too short to not know and use all of your senses. ESMoA believes that art is a state of mind that can open all your senses. And artworks help you to reflect on things that are and will be. So come and experience it for yourself. We promise that with every visit to our Art Laboratory located on Main Street in El Segundo\, California you will see the world and yourself a little bit differently. \nESMoA has functioned as a catalyst for creative thinking offering three unique Experiences per year. The Experiences present a variety of media\, including sculpture\, painting\, works on paper\, performances\, and photography. \n \nPARKING\nComing to JUST DRAW Drawing Club? We recommend parking in one of the free city lots on Grand Ave. or top of the parking garage attached to the 99 cent store. The entrance to the parking garage is on Grand Ave. Street parking is available for free in 2-hour increments. \n  \nGETTING HERE\nThe closest metro stop is El Segundo Station (the Green Line) and is about a 20-minute walk or a five-minute Lyft ride. \nESMoA does not have a bike rack and we cannot guarantee bike parking at ESMoA. \n  \nNEW HOURS\nThursday 12pm-5pm\nFriday 10am-5pm\nSaturday 10am-5pm\nSunday closed \nESMoA is closed to the public Monday through Wednesday\, but it is open for educational and special events by advance appointment. \nESMoA is closed between Experiences. Please check Experience dates and times carefully before planning to visit ESMoA. \nESMoA will be closed on the following holidays:\n\n\n\nNew Year’s Day\nMartin Luther King\nMemorial Day\nIndependence Day\nLabor Day\nThanksgiving Day\nChristmas Day\nDecember 22 through December 31\, 2020\n\n\n\n\nDoes the JUST DRAW Drawing Club sound right for you? \n\nFind more information @ \nhttps://esmoa.org\n \n\n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/drawing-club-esmoa/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:ESMOA\, 208 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:-El Segundo,Arts & Crafts,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:IAMLA Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY TO SUNDAY  – Italian American Museum of Los Angeles\nThe Italian American Museum of Los Angeles\, or IAMLA\, is located in the historic Italian Hall\, which was constructed in 1908 to serve as a gathering place for the Italian community. Today\, the Italian Hall is the oldest remaining structure from Los Angeles’ Italian enclave and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. \n \nTHE HISTORY\nItalians and Italian Americans have played an instrumental role in the development of Los Angeles as one of the world’s greatest metropolises\, yet the history of Italians in the region is largely unknown. Though Los Angeles is home to the nation’s fifth-largest Italian population today\, and the Italian presence in the American West predates the nation’s founding\, seldom is the city included in dialogs surrounding contemporary or historic Italian American communities. An examination of the region’s Italian roots reveals both the complexity of the Italian Diaspora and the exceptionally diverse fabric of Southern California’s history. \n \nThe Los Angeles Italian experience contrasts with that of Italian immigrants elsewhere in the country and reveals the complexity of the Italian American diaspora. Given the success that Italian Americans have achieved in the United States\, it is easy to forget that they\, like other minority groups\, faced considerable prejudice and hostility in their struggle to achieve the American Dream. In the American South\, Italians were a common target of lynchings and racially-motivated violence. In the early 20th century\, eugenicists described Italians as genetically inferior\, while political cartoons of the era depicted Italians as threats to American security and racial purity. \nTHE MISSION\nThe mission of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is to foster a deeper understanding of Southern California’s diverse heritage through research\, historic preservation\, exhibitions\, and educational programs that examine the history and continuing contributions of Italian Americans in multi-ethnic Los Angeles and the United States. \nThe IAMLA is a charity that depends on donations to accomplish its specific mission. As such\, the IAMLA does entertain requests for financial support to fund other organizations\, charitable or otherwise\, nor does it provide financial resources to artists\, scholars\, filmmakers\, etc. The IAMLA does not fund exhibitions or theatrical or cinematic productions\, nor is the museum rented for such projects. \n\nHours\nMonday: Closed\nTuesday – Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nwww.iamla.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/iamla-italian-american-museum-of-los-angeles/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Italian American Museum of Los Angeles\, 644 N Main St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:Wende Museum
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY TO SUNDAY – Culver City\nThe Wende Museum is an art museum\, historical archive of the Cold War\, and center for creative community engagement that explores and inspires change. The Wende Museum is open Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is free\, and no reservations are required. \nADMISSION IS FREE\, NO RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.\nPublic Tours \nThe Wende Museum offers free\, guided tours of the museum and exhibitions on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. \nPrivate Tours \nPrivate\, docent-led tours of the Wende Museum are available upon request. Contact tours@wendemuseum.org for more information. \nThe Wende Museum remains committed to protecting the health and safety of our visitors and staff. \nPer the mandate of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on March 4\, 2022\, the Wende Museum strongly encourages visitors to wear masks while visiting the indoor galleries regardless of vaccination status. While proof of vaccination is not required for general visitation and outdoors programs\, it is required for individuals attending indoor events. \n\nVisitors are asked to maintain a physical distance of six feet from staff and other visitors.\nPlease do not visit if you have symptoms of COVID-19\, including fever\, cough\, shortness of breath\, sore throat\, loss of taste or smell\, chills\, head or muscle aches\, nausea\, diarrhea\, or vomiting. Anyone exhibiting signs of illness will not be permitted entry.\nPlease do not visit if you have had a positive COVID-19 test within the past two weeks\, or if you have been advised to self-quarantine by a medical professional.\nThose in recent contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past two weeks are asked to visit at a later date.\nChildren must be supervised by an adult.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email info@wendemuseum.org or call (310) 216-1600. \n\nCURRENT EXHIBITIONS\nThe Medium is the Message: Flags and Banners\n \nOriginally used to identify soldiers in battle and ships in international waters\, flags have represented large geographic territories since the rise of the nation-state beginning in the late eighteenth century. Like monuments and national anthems\, they intend to create a sense of identity-based on a shared past\, present\, and future. \nLike many other governments\, the communist countries of the twentieth century produced an abundance of flags and banners. They were omnipresent at military parades\, sports events\, and public gatherings. Apart from national flags\, many organizations produced their own richly decorated flags and banners. The Wende Museum holds over 2\,000 of these ornamental textiles in its collection. \nMartin Roemers: Relics of the Cold War\n \nDuring an eleven-year period\, from 1998 through 2009\, Dutch photographer Martin Roemers photographed the structural and topographic remnants of the Cold War in both the East and West. His research took him to Russia\, Poland\, Czech Republic\, Ukraine\, Latvia\, Lithuania\, Great Britain\, Netherlands\, Belgium\, and Germany\, where he documented underground tunnels\, abandoned army bases\, military training areas\, rotting tanks\, and destroyed monuments. \nLight–guard–house: Installation by Farrah Karapetian\n \nThe 20-square-foot aluminum guardhouse that sat outside the ADN headquarters in East Berlin from 1971–92 is both an artifact of an atmosphere of mistrust and representative of past and current political protectionism. Artist Farrah Karapetian will turn this structure into a lighthouse\, changing a gesture of suspicion into a gesture of welcome. The windows of the guardhouse will be tinted in a rainbow gradient encompassing all of the colors potentially included in national flags. Over the course of Wende’s concurrent exhibition\, The Medium is the Message: Flags and Banners\, Karapetian will engage with the public about experiences they have had as migrants. As the stories accumulate and become available on the museum’s website\, the light inside the lighthouse will pause at the various colors associated with the flags of the respective national borders crossed. Rather than the finality of immigration\, the artist’s focus is the prevalence of migration\, asking visitors: What experiences of welcome or mistrust have occurred as you have moved internationally? How have they colored your life in their wake? \n\n \n10808 Culver Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90230 \n \nThe Wende is an art museum\, historical archive of the Cold War\, and center for creative community engagement that explores and inspires change.  \nThe Wende reaches beyond the conventional walls of a museum and places equal value on an international scholarship\, community engagement\, digital access\, and wide-ranging experimentation. \nWende is a German word meaning “turning point” or “change” that has come to describe the transformative period around the fall of the Berlin Wall. Founded in 2002\, the Wende Museum holds an unparalleled collection of art and artifacts from the Cold War era\, which serves as a foundation for programs that illuminate political and cultural changes of the past\, offer opportunities to make sense of a  changing present\, and inspire active participation in personal and social change for a better future. \nThe Wende fulfills its mission of exploring and inspiring change through \n\ncollecting\, preserving\, and providing open access to artwork\, artifacts\, archives\, films\, and personal histories from the sphere touched by socialism during the Cold War era (1945– 1991);\npromoting rigorous scholarship\, educating students\, and stimulating general interest through lectures\, symposia\, publications\, and providing access to digitized collections;\npresenting experimental exhibitions and interdisciplinary programming inspired by the collection;\nfacilitating creative collaborations with contemporary artists and designers;\npartnering with other nonprofit organizations; and\nproviding community services such as wellness programs\, opportunities for civic engagement\, and family-friendly activities.\n\nCore Strengths\n\n\nThe Wende Museum’s collection and intellectual activities have achieved notable strength in four areas of specialization: German Democratic Republic; Wende Moments; Personal Histories and Everyday Life; and Public and Private Interaction. \n\nHours\nMonday – Thursday: Closed\nFriday – Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm \n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nwww.wendemuseum.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/wende-museum-2/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Wende Museum\, 10808 Culver Blvd\, Culver City\, 90230
CATEGORIES:-Culver City,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:Watts Towers Tours
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY- Watts Towers Art Center\nStep Inside a Masterpiece: Unveiling the Secrets of the Watts Towers Towering over the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles\, the Towers are more than just iconic landmarks – they’re a testament to human creativity and resilience. Want to delve deeper into their fascinating history and artistic significance? Join the Watts Towers Tour Guide Program and unlock the secrets hidden within these architectural wonders. \n \nA Guided Journey Through Time and Art at the Watts Towers\nLed by knowledgeable and passionate tour guides\, your 30-minute journey will take you on a captivating exploration. You’ll: \n\nStand under the shadow of the towers: Gain exclusive access to the towers themselves\, usually closed to the public. Marvel at their intricate details and sheer size\, understanding the dedication and vision of their builder\, Simon Rodia.\nUnravel the story of Simon Rodia: Discover the life of this Italian immigrant construction worker who spent 33 years meticulously constructing these towers\, using discarded materials and fueled by pure passion.\nExplore the cultural context: Learn about the vibrant history of the Watts neighborhood and how the towers came to represent a symbol of community pride and artistic expression.\nGain insights into the art and architecture: Understand the unique techniques and artistic influences that shaped the towers’ design\, appreciating their status as a masterpiece of folk art.\n\n \nBeyond the Towers: A Deeper Dive\nYour tour doesn’t end with the towers. You’ll also visit the Watts Towers Arts Center\, where rotating exhibitions showcase contemporary art inspired by the towers and the Watts community. Learn about the ongoing efforts to preserve these iconic structures and ensure their legacy lives on. \nPlan Your Tour:\n\nDays and Times: Tours run on Thursdays and Fridays\, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (the last tour at 3:00 PM). Lunch break from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.\nImportant Note: Tours are not available on rainy days.\nFor more information and booking details\, visit the Arts Center website.\n\nSuggested Donation Prices:Adults $7Youth and Seniors $3\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of the Towers firsthand. Sign up for a tour and embark on a journey that will leave you inspired\, informed\, and deeply connected to this remarkable landmark. \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nculturela.org/event/black-brown-and-beige\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/watts-towers-tours/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Watts Towers Art Center\, 1727 E 107th St\, Los Angeles\, 90002\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Los Angeles,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:Venice Heritage Museum
DESCRIPTION:STEP BACK IN TIME- Venice Beach\nThe Venice Heritage Museum’s mission is to preserve\, showcase\, and nurture Venice’s diverse cultural heritage and history. The Venice Heritage Museum (VHM) gives visitors the opportunity to experience the stories of one of our country’s most culturally rich and innovative communities—Venice\, a Los Angeles\, California coastal community. \nVHM is a place for discovery\, displaying Venice’s accepting and progressive legacy and highlighting both well-known and untold histories. In the face of constant change\, VHM aims to be an inclusive hub to celebrate the diverse cultures and unique facets of Venice’s culture and history. \n\n\n\n\nLiving Heritage \n\nRotating exhibitions and events showcase our in-house and community archives\, representing Venice’s creative and socio-economically diverse histories. Collecting stories as local Venice community histories evolve and grow as we  develop a hub for the future as well as the past.\n\n\n\nCultural Representation \n\nProviding a permanent platform for Venice’s diverse communities\, highlighting both well-known and untold histories.\nRepresenting historical legacies through the words\, images\, and ephemera of community members themselves.\n\n\n\nStrengthening Community\n\nImproving the lives of local community members\, other Angelenos\, and visitors by deepening and enriching their understanding of Venice.\n\n\nServing as a common ground where all attendees can meet and gather to celebrate the Venice community’s unique culture.\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\nEmpowering Youth \n\nEducating and empowering young people to take pride in their community\, their family histories\, and the stories of cultural innovators who have lived and worked in Venice\nNurturing youth to write the next chapter of the Venice history by becoming cultural stewards and storytellers in their own right\n\n \nPublic Knowledge Production\n\nVHM is interested in the full range of the heritage of Venetians. This range includes inherited traditions of tangible and intangible culture\, as well as contemporary activities\, meanings\, and behaviors that we draw from them.​\nAs part of fulfilling our mission\, VHM preserves and highlights the cultural and collective stories of Venetians. Our work is to curate and collect stories\, artifacts\, memorabilia\, and memories and through them tell the stories/histories of the Venice community. VHM is interested to preserve source materials and produce new knowledge that is accessible to the communities and institutions that seek access to them.\n\n\n\n​Venice’s heritage is uniquely rich\, as so many people in Venice come from different backgrounds. Over 115+ years\, Venice has experienced cultural shifts and economic turbulence\, and yet common threads are still found within the community. It is those shared commonalities that make all of us Venetians.\nHours\nThursday – Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm \n  \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.veniceheritagemuseum.org/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/venice-heritage-museum/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Venice Heritage Museum\, 228 Main Street\, Venice\, 90291\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Venice,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:HOKALI Beach Cleanup Day
DESCRIPTION:EVERY 2nd of the MONTH- Venice Beach \nBeach Cleanup by HOKALI Surf Lessons at Venice Beach 1800 Ocean Front Walk\, Venice\, CA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling All Venice Beach Surf Community. All the HOKALI Community of surfers will be cleaning the beaches together\, on the second day of every month!! “What day is that man?”\, you may ask. Ahh\, that’s an easy one Dude! It’s the Second Day.  \nHOKALI is announcing guidelines for individuals to conduct solo beach clean ups as long as local governing bodies allow for public beach access. A solo cleanup is defined as an individual cleanup by one person or household unit\, not necessarily organized by the chapter\, but promoted as an activity for the public. \nThe following requirements are outlined to assist in evaluating your ability to conduct a solo beach cleanup. \n\nYour state and local governing agency allows access to the beach;\n\n\nActive use of the beach is allowed under applicable laws (e.g. walking included);\n\n\nAdditional restrictions on active beach use are followed\, e.g.\, open and closing times\n\n\nBeaches are not so crowded that active users can maintain a safe physical distance of 6 feet\n\nParticipation in a solo cleanup event is voluntary and solely at a participant’s own risk\, including risk associated with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). Individuals should only participate to the extent that they can comply with applicable federal\, state\, and local rules and restrictions\, and the below required practices including physical distancing. \nThe following rules must be followed to ensure individuals are equipped to make an educated\, safe and mindful decision to conduct a solo cleanup while following CDC public health guidance\, local beach access restrictions\, and EPA recommendations for properly discarding used PPE items. \nBe responsible! If you are feeling sick or generally unwell\, please stay indoors and heal. \n  \n \n  \nParticipate in a Raffle: Send us your photo or uploaded the picture to social media with #hokalichallenge and tag @hokali.co and participate for a FREE SURFING LESSON + HOKALI HAT. \nWhere to find US: Look for the HOKALI Flag at the beach. Our coach Paislee will be there waiting for you :). His contact information is: +8188237711 \nWhat to bring: mask/cloth face covering\, gloves\, 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer\, grabbers (if you have them)\, 2 separate collection receptacles. \nCheck with your local authority on beach use and access restrictions. Select a location where you can maintain a minimum physical distance of 6 feet. Avoid crowded areas at crowded times. \nWear a mask or cloth face covering when in public per CDC recommendations. \nWear gloves. We cannot stress this safety precaution enough. Viruses can live on hard surfaces\, and individuals should exercise extreme caution when collecting litter. Wearing gloves discourages you from touching your face or face covering. If using reusable gloves\, be sure to properly sanitize between uses. Effective sanitization of a reusable glove depends on the material. Individuals should comply with CDC and EPA guidance on how to effectively sanitize reusable items against COVID-19. \nGrabbers are a good way to minimize contact between your gloves and trash items. Sanitize these after use and before transport or storage. \nRefrain from touching your face or public surfaces during the cleanup. \nRemember to use hand sanitizer after the cleanup is over\, then wash your hands with soap and hot water for 20 seconds as soon as you’re able to do so. \nRemember to properly disinfect all reusable equipment before and after the cleanup using an EPA-approved product for use against SARS-CoV-2\, the virus that causes COVID-19. \nFor more information check out Surf Lessons website: www.hokali.co \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHours\nEvery 2nd of the Month: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \neventbrite.com/e/hokali-beach-cleanup-day-venice\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/hokali-beach-cleanup-day/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Venice Beach\, 2100-1 Ocean Front Walk\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90291\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Venice,Clean-Ups,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Maritime Museum
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY – San Pedro\nDiscover the history of the Port of Los Angeles on land or at sea! Welcome to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where our hardworking harbor tug ANGELS GATE provides educational tours while our historic museum building houses fascinating exhibits\, a research library\, a ham radio station\, and a gift shop. \nOPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 12:00 pm TO 5:00 pm\nFREE TO CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER\n\n\n\nBerth 84\, Foot of 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA 90731 \nThe Los Angeles Maritime Museum is housed in the former Municipal Ferry Terminal building\, located on the main channel of the Los Angeles Harbor. It was designed in the Streamline Moderne style by architect Derwood Lydell Irvin of the Los Angeles Harbor Department. It was built in 1941 at Berth 84\, by the Works Project Administration (WPA). \nThe ferry between San Pedro and Terminal Island ceased after the Vincent Thomas Bridge was opened to traffic in 1963. The building was then used for offices of the LA Harbor Department. The San Pedro Municipal Ferry Building is now a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe Los Angeles Maritime Museum opened in 1979 as a result of widespread community efforts to save the historic building. It is the largest maritime museum on the West Coast. The museum’s interior renovation was designed by Modernist architect James Pulliam. The museum is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. \n\nEXHIBITS\nANGELS GATE TUGBOAT\n \nThe tugboat ANGELS GATE arrived at the Museum in 1992\, after almost 50 years of providing general towing services and goodwill tours for the Port of Los Angeles. \nTĀMINARU\n \nIn the early 20th century\, Terminal Island (in the Port of Los Angeles) was home to approximately 3\,000 Japanese-Americans who earned their livelihood from catching and cleaning fish. Residents of this community\, known as “Terminal Islanders” were originally from the Wakayama Prefecture\, Japan\, and retained their language and customs after emigrating to Los Angeles harbor. \nTāminaru is a look back at this lost community. The exhibit is guest curated by author Naomi Hirahara\, organized by Tara Fansler\, and sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum and the Japan Business Association with the assistance of the Terminal Islanders Club. \nPOSEIDON MODEL\n \nThere is a movie star on the second floor! The model of the SS POSEIDON was the original prop in the 1972 classic film “The Poseidon Adventure”. \nFifteen men built the model over a period of three months. POSEIDON is 21 .5 feet long and weighs one ton. The builders relied on the plans of the RMS QUEEN MARY\, now permanently docked as an attraction in Long Beach\, California. \nNAVY HALL\n \nThe Museum building\, built-in 1941\, was originally used as a ferry terminal\, transporting people and automobiles between San Pedro and Terminal Island. The area of the first floor where cars would enter and exit is now used as the Navy Hall. \nANGELS GATE LIGHT\n \nThe Angels Gate Lighthouse (officially known as Los Angeles Harbor Light) has marked the entrance of Los Angeles Harbor through times of war and peace\, and even survived a tidal wave! The tower itself has undergone many changes through the years. The distinctive green flash of the Angels Gate Lighthouse remains a welcoming beacon to professional mariners and recreational boaters alike. \nKIDS EXHIBIT\n \nKids of all ages will discover what’s going on in the harbor today through a series of interactive games and activities in the children’s exhibit. Grab a pair of binoculars and take a close-up look at the nation’s busiest container port! Learn how cranes work\, imagine yourself in a variety of harbor professions\, build your own wharves\, test your knowledge of ships and cargo\, or just settle down and enjoy a nautical story!\nDue to Covid-19-related precautions\, the toys and costumes have been temporarily removed. \nCAUGHT\, CANNED\, AND EATEN\n \nThe Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) was the fishing capital of the nation for much of the twentieth century. Generations of fishermen sold catches of tuna\, sardines\, mackerel\, and squid to fish markets or canneries on nearby Terminal Island. \nToday\, the fishing fleet is greatly diminished and the canneries have closed\, but the legacy of the fishing and canning industries endures. \nCOMMERCIAL DIVING\n \n  \nThis exhibit is an introduction to just a few of the thousands of jobs performed by commercial divers and fishery divers in the South Bay\, and was the inspiration of the late Torrance R. Parker\, noted commercial diver and author of 20\,000 Jobs Under the Sea. \nSCHOOL TOURS\nThe museum is pleased to offer educational tours throughout the year at no charge. \nThe museum is located on the Main Channel of Los Angeles Harbor. Students will have a front-row opportunity to see the massive container ships in action and learn about international trade\, ship terminology\, sailor’s art\, and the history of the working people who built Los Angeles harbor into the nation’s busiest container port. \nTours are free for grades K-12\, Wednesday –Friday mornings\, and reservations are REQUIRED. The museum is unable to accommodate group tours without a reservation. \nCall the tour hotline at 310-548-2900 and schedule your tour today\, or email info@lamaritimemuseum.org. \nRESEARCH\nThe Los Angeles Maritime Museum Research Library is home to thousands of books\, historic photographs and archival documents waiting for you to discover! \nResearch questions can be directed to info@lamaritimemuseum.org and 310-548-7618 ext. 215. \nPortions of our collection have online finding aids and digital records: \nOnline Archive of California (OAC) \nOnline Digital Collections \n\nSuggested Donation:\nAdults $5\nSeniors (62+) $3\nChildren 12 & under FREE\nHours\nMonday-Tuesday: Closed\nWednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nwww.lamaritimemuseum.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/los-angeles-maritime-museum-2/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Maritime Museum\, Berth 84\, Foot of 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:-San Pedro,Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:FREE FAMILY NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH in Pasadena\nThe first Tuesday of every month from 4:00 to 8:00pm is Kids Space Museum Free Family Night.  Admission to the Museum is FREE for everyone during these hours only. Families can engage with special programming and performers that highlight cultures and traditions from around the world. Expect crowds and long admission lines during the spring and summer months. \n \nThe Mission & History of Kids Space Children’s Museum\nThe mission of this foundation is to nurture the potential of all children through driven experiences\, inspiring them to become joyful\, active learners.\n\n\n\nTo help us achieve this\, we work by the following core values: \n\nRespect—We respect our guests by asking their opinions and listening. We also respect our guests and embrace diversity.\nIntegrity—We do what we said we will do even when it is not the easy thing to do. We want to be transparent with our finances so our investors know how they are making a difference.\nSafety—The safety of our guests comes first. We have a safe environment where young minds of all ages can explore\, learn\, and have fun.\nExperiential Learning—Education is the core of who we are. We believe that when learning becomes fun\, the learner does so willingly.\n\n\nThe Purpose of a Kids Space Children’s Museum\nAn incredible seed bed of learning and discovery\, the purpose of a children’s museum is to inspire children to learn and grow\, equip parents and teachers\, and to be a safe place where learners of all abilities can do so at their own pace and focus on topics of interest to them. This is often referred to as “Free Range Learning.” What makes us different from a school is our approach to informal education. We believe in giving our guests hands-on experiences that are relevant and inspiring. \nIn Dr. Howard Gardner’s book\, Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century\, he points out the value of children’s museums in helping a child discover their learning style. Kidspace provides a learning environment filled with the wonder and joy of the natural world. \nA definition from the Association of Children’s Museums: \nKIDS SPACE MUSEUM is a nonprofit institution that provides children with hands-on learning experiences and interactive activities\, because children learn through exploration and play. The first children’s museum\, called the Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, was founded in the year 1899. LEARN MORE \n\n\n\nFind more information @  \nkidspacemuseum.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/kids-space-museum-3/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:KIDS SPACE MUSEUM\, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:Classic Car Show at Bob's
DESCRIPTION:EVERY FRIDAY- in Burbank\nThe Classic Car Show at Bob’s Big Boy\, has been a tradition in Burbank for years. A buzzy retro scene begins to unfold as enthusiasts cruise in looking for prime spots where the tower sign’s red neon might reflect off their freshly polished hoods. Weekly cars shows are a slice of Americana\, but no place does them quite like Bob’s Big Boy®\, where the food is hot and the cars are hotter. \n\n\nClassic Car Show at Bob’s Big Boy\nThe Classic Car Show at Bob’s Big Boy is presented by Downtown Burbank Partnership\, a non-profit organization. The event is an exciting showcase for custom\, celebrity\, exotics\, and classic cars\, and motorcycles. \nThese automotive masterpieces will stretch along San Fernando Boulevard and adjacent streets in Downtown Burbank’s outdoor shopping-dining and entertainment district. \nPeople say\, “It’s American Grafitti come to life.” Big-block Chevy’s. Hot Rod Lincolns. Leave the Hybrid at home. Happy days are here again thanks to Bob’s Big Boy® and the Road Kings of Burbank. Weekly cars shows are a slice of Americana\, but no place does them quite like Bob’s Big Boy®\, where the food is hot and the cars are hotter. \n\nYou will see Vintage Classics\nBrian Wilson\, the genius behind the Beach Boys\, showed up to take in the little deuce coupes he used to sing about. And Jay Leno\, well he’s more than just a regular. \nIn tune with Downtown Burbank’s location in the heart of the entertainment industry\, vehicles with a “Hollywood” twist are especially welcome — such as those appearing in film or television\, or having a distinguished history of celebrity ownership. \nEvery Friday from 4-10pm\, Bob’s Big Boy® Burbank hosts Southern California’s best antique car show. Come see why we’ve become the center of the car-crazed universe. Included will be family entertainment\, music\, vendor-booths and prizes. \nThe event will happen rain or shine. \n\n\n  \nFind more information @ \nhttps://bobs.net\n \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/bobs-classic-car-show/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:BOB’S BIG BOY- DOWNTOWN BURBANK\, 4211 W Riverside Dr\, Burbank\, CA\, 91505\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Burbank,Car Shows,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:Classic Car Show at Bob's
DESCRIPTION:EVERY FRIDAY- in Burbank\nThe Classic Car Show at Bob’s Big Boy\, has been a tradition in Burbank for years. A buzzy retro scene begins to unfold as enthusiasts cruise in looking for prime spots where the tower sign’s red neon might reflect off their freshly polished hoods. Weekly cars shows are a slice of Americana\, but no place does them quite like Bob’s Big Boy®\, where the food is hot and the cars are hotter. \n\n\nClassic Car Show at Bob’s Big Boy\nThe Classic Car Show at Bob’s Big Boy is presented by Downtown Burbank Partnership\, a non-profit organization. The event is an exciting showcase for custom\, celebrity\, exotics\, and classic cars\, and motorcycles. \nThese automotive masterpieces will stretch along San Fernando Boulevard and adjacent streets in Downtown Burbank’s outdoor shopping-dining and entertainment district. \nPeople say\, “It’s American Grafitti come to life.” Big-block Chevy’s. Hot Rod Lincolns. Leave the Hybrid at home. Happy days are here again thanks to Bob’s Big Boy® and the Road Kings of Burbank. Weekly cars shows are a slice of Americana\, but no place does them quite like Bob’s Big Boy®\, where the food is hot and the cars are hotter. \n\nYou will see Vintage Classics\nBrian Wilson\, the genius behind the Beach Boys\, showed up to take in the little deuce coupes he used to sing about. And Jay Leno\, well he’s more than just a regular. \nIn tune with Downtown Burbank’s location in the heart of the entertainment industry\, vehicles with a “Hollywood” twist are especially welcome — such as those appearing in film or television\, or having a distinguished history of celebrity ownership. \nEvery Friday from 4-10pm\, Bob’s Big Boy® Burbank hosts Southern California’s best antique car show. Come see why we’ve become the center of the car-crazed universe. Included will be family entertainment\, music\, vendor-booths and prizes. \nThe event will happen rain or shine. \n\n\n  \nFind more information @ \nhttps://bobs.net\n \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/bobs-big-boy-classic-car-show/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:BOB’S BIG BOY- DOWNTOWN BURBANK\, 4211 W Riverside Dr\, Burbank\, CA\, 91505\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Burbank,Car Shows,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:First Friday on Abbot Kinney
DESCRIPTION:EVERY FIRST FRIDAY- Venice\nFirst Friday’s on Abbot Kinney ARE BACK! We’ve all been through a lot and we are so excited to take this step back to normal – or the new normal. Either way\, we hope it’s the beginning of many more fun nights and delicious meals on Abbot Kinney. Join us every First Friday of the Month starting at 5pm for L.A.’s Premier Food Truck Event \n\n\n \nDozens of A-list Food Trucks\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on the Blvd for a fun and festive night out in Venice. Whatever food you’re craving\, chances are you’ll find it\, along with special merchant events and late hours. Each truck is assigned a location and we post a list of trucks and a map of where to find them each month. \n\nThe trucks are vetted and invited to participate by the Merchant Association. You’ll find an ongoing rotation of innovative\, new cuisines along with your old favorites. \n\nPicnic Benches and Restrooms are on Palms Blvd.\nPlease be courteous to our neighbors and dispose of your trash. We have a great lineup of food trucks for you – lots of your old favorites and a few new ones we hope you’ll love too. \n\n\nWhile you’re here\, be sure to stroll the Blvd and check out all the new businesses that have joined us since our last First Friday. \n  \n\nAs always\, you’ll find an eclectic array of cool stuff and tasty food! \n\nIf you’re in the area for lunch\, you can grab a bite from two trucks serving lunch from noon to 3pm. \n\nWe’ll see you on the Blvd!\nHours\nFriday: 5:00pm – 9:30pm\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/firstfridays\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/first-friday-on-abbot-kinney/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:ABBOT KINNEY\, ABOTT KINNEY BLVD\, VENICE\, CA\, 90291\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Venice,Cooking/ Food,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:Free Online Tutoring
DESCRIPTION:LIVE ONLINE TUTORING  Help with Homework\, Resume Writing and More\n\n\nTutor.com offers students of all ages live\, one-to-one help from certified tutors online. Any patron with a valid library card can access these online services from the library or right from home. The K-12 Student Center\, College Center and Adult Career Center from Tutor.com includes live\, one-to-one tutoring\, a real-time writing center and 24/7 access to worksheets\, videos and tutorials in just about any subject. A live\, online tutoring and resume writing service is also available. The service is completely free for our community. \n\nAccess Tutor.com now!\nHelp for K-12 Students\, College Students and Adults Students of all ages and job seekers can find the help they need by simply visit your library’s website and looking for the Tutor.com graphic. Tutor.com has a network of over 2\,000 certified tutors as well as career specialists who are ready to help with just about any question you may have. Here’s the type of help you can get in each center. \n\nK-12 Student Center: Students can get help with homework\, test preparation\, skills and concepts they are learning in class and standardized test preparation and college entrance exams. Subjects include math\, science\, social studies and English.\nCollege Center: Besides subject-specific help\, students can prepare for the GED and get resume help or prepare for graduate school entrance exams.\nAdult Career Center: Adults going back to school can get subject-specific help\, prepare for the GED\, get resume help or prepare for the citizenship exam.\n\nEach center also includes real-time writing assistance from English tutors or career specialists for adults working on resumes. Students and job seekers get immediate feedback\, writing tips and strategies as well as proofreading. Need help at midnight? No problem. Each center includes 24/7 access to thousands of resources including study guides\, worksheets\, videos and more in math\, science\, social studies\, English\, resume writing\, GED prep\, Citizenship exam prep and more. \n  \n\n  \nTutor.com Subjects Include\n\n\nMath\nGet help understanding math from Algebraic expressions to geometric formulas to derivatives. \nAlgebra I \nAlgebra II \nPre-Algebra \nGeometry \nTrigonometry \nPre-Calculus \nCalculus \nStatistics \nDiscrete Math \nMiddle Grades Math \n\n\n\nScience\nScience homework help is here. We’ll help you understand everything in bio\, chem and physics. \nChemistry \nPhysics \nBiology \nEarth Science \nAnatomy & Physiology \nElementary Science \nMiddle Grades Science \n\n\n\nEnglish\nBrush up on writing\, vocabulary\, literature and more with an English tutor. Proofread your papers\, too. \nEssay Writing \nLiterature \nProofreading \n  \n\n\n\n\nSocial Studies\nDon’t let history repeat itself. Know your stuff before the next test with a social studies tutor. \nU.S. History \nWorld History \nElementary Social Studies\n(4th-6th Grades) \nMiddle Grades Social Studies\n(7th – 8th Grades) \nHigh School Social Studies\n(9th-12th Grades) \n\n\n\nAP® Support\nExcel in advanced classes and score better on AP subject tests with expert help from a tutor. \nAP® Calculus AB \nAP® Calculus BC \nAP® Statistics \nAP® Biology \nAP® Chemistry \nAP® Physics B \nAP® English Language \nAP® English Literature \nAP® U.S. History \nAP® World History \nAP® European History \nAP® Government and Politics \n\n\n\nSAT/Test Prep\nWe can help you study for the SAT\, PSAT\, ACT and SAT subject tests. \nEnglish Literature \nU.S. History \nWorld History \nMathematics Level 1 \nMathematics Level 2 \nBiology E \nChemistry \nPhysics \n\n\n\n\n\nTutor.com Foreign Languages\nPerfect your foreign language skills online to shine during class conversation hour. \nSpanish \nGerman \nFrench \n\n\n\nBusiness\nGet the formula for success from our business tutors. \nAccountingFinanceEconomicsMicrosoft Excel ® \n\n\n\nTutor.com Free Online Tutoring \nis generously supported by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and its donors. \n  \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nwww.tutor.com\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n\n\n 
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LOCATION:CA\, United States
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
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Bike Tours in Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:DAILY- Los Angeles\n\n\nCheck out the list of Self-Guided Bike Tours in Los Angeles\, presented by BikeLA & izi.Travel. \n\n\n\n\nEach ride is provided to you with both a downloadable route pdf file and and audio guide to places of interests on the way. \nBelow you’ll find Route Overviews for each ride\, which feature a cuesheet for directions\, points of interest\, a link to the Ride with GPS route and a turn by turn directions and the points of interest audio guide to the ride on izi.Travel. You can also download the tour ahead of time. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \nTujunga Wash- Valley Glen – 6.2 miles \n \n  \n\n \n\nWest Fork National Scenic Bikeway- Azusa – 12 miles \n\n\n \n  \n \nBluff Creek Drive- Playa Vista – 3.5 miles \n \n  \n \n\n\nLong Beach Wetlands- Long Beach – 6.2 miles \n \n  \n\n\n \n\n\nPlants & Fire Tour: Santa Fe Dam to San Gabriel Mountains- Irwindale – 11.1 miles \n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \nDr. Martin Luther King’s Visits to Los Angeles Locations Bike Tour- Expo Park/South Central – 7 miles \n\n\n \n  \n\n\n \n\n\nLunar New Year Chinatown Tour- Chinatown – 3.5 miles \n \n\n\n  \nMonterey Hills Parks Tour- East LA to Monterey Park – 9.3 miles \n\n\n \n  \n\n \n\nClaremont’s Parks & Colleges Tour-Claremont – 6 miles \n\n\n \n  \n \nLA’s Historic Waterfront Tour-LA Harbor – 10.4 miles \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n10575 Virginia Ave\, Culver City\, California 90232 \nBikeLA is a membership-based nonprofit organization that works to make all communities in LA County healthy\, safe\, and fun places to ride a bike through advocacy\, education\, and outreach. BikeLA envisions a Los Angeles County that is a great place for everyday\, year-round bicycling. People live in healthier\, more vibrant communities\, where the air is cleaner and streets are both quieter and safer for everyone. More women\, families and children ride their bikes\, and appreciate opportunities to enjoy their neighborhoods and their city. All people\, of varying cultures and backgrounds\, can ride their bikes everywhere\, safely and conveniently. \n \nHere at BikeLA\, we’re committed to making our entire LA community safer for all roads users. We believe that cycling is not only a great form of recreation\, but is a great form of transportation that not only has the ability to help improve ones physical and mental health\, but also bring together our communities in brand new ways. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nwww.la-bike.org/self-guided-rides\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/self-guided-bike-tours-in-los-angeles/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Health and Fitness,Sports & Recreation,Walks, Runs, Bikes & Hikes
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SUMMARY:AMIR’S GARDEN
DESCRIPTION:OPEN YEAR ROUND- Griffith Park\nThe Trail to Amir’s Garden is a 1.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located LA’s Griffith Park. This shady rest stop and memorial garden features beautiful wild flowers and water-bearing\, fire-resistive succulents interspersed with natives and memorial trees and plants. The trail is primarily used for hiking\, walking\, running\, nature trips\, and horses and is accessible year-round. It is rated as moderately difficult trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe gardens are cared for by official volunteers since its creation in 1971. Amir’s Garden is considered a rest stop and not a dedicated picnic area\, therefore it can’t be reserved for events. The nearest restrooms are located at Mineral Wells Picnic Area. Activities related to the care of a large garden may be taking place at any time\, including watering. Amir’s Garden is a most pleasant place for a hike-in picnic\, with a selection of picnic tables.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe History of Amir’s Garden\nAmir Dialameh worked a steep hill in Griffith Park for than three decades with a pick and shovel and turned a scorched\, barren landscape into a lush\, shaded grove that is visited daily by a steady stream of hikers and horseback riders. \nFor thirty-two years\, Dialameh worked in the garden most days of the week\, hiking up a service road to the rugged Mineral Wells location. Over the years\, he planted pine and jacaranda trees along with rose bushes\, geraniums\, oleander\, and yucca that grew into the beautiful oasis it is today. \n“…what you need first and foremost here is shade\,” Dialameh explained in 1989. “That’s why I planted trees like the jacaranda. In ten years\, this place will be covered with their branches.” \nHis words were prophetic. Today Amir’s Garden is nearly five-acres of shady rest stop for Griffith Park’s hikers and equestrians. \nDialameh first came to appreciate nature as a child during hiking trips in the Alborz Mountains of his native Iran. As his love of hiking and nature developed\, so did his affinity for the United States of America. \n“I was intrigued by the volunteerism that built this country… people doing things instead of relying on the government.” In 1963 while visiting his brother in Pittsburgh\, Dialameh made the ultimate decision to immigrate and moved to the Los Angeles area. \n\n\nGetting There\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe hike to Amir’s Garden actually begins near one of Griffith Park’s larger picnic areas\, Mineral Well Picnic Area. Find the dirt service road heading west from the intersection of Griffith Park Drive and Mineral Wells Road. \nWalk straight through an immediate junction and follow the dirt road on a southwestern climb to Amir’s Garden. After a horseshoe bend in the road\, and a quarter mile from the start\, you will pass a water tower that is accompanied by broad views stretching beyond Griffith Park toward Glendale\, the Verdugo Mountains\, and San Gabriel Mountains. \n \nLooking back down the trail\nAfter less than half a mile\, the trail arrives at Amir’s Garden where you’ll discover a pocket of tall sycamores arcing over a mountainside of verdant plants including succulents like ice plant and jade. There are a few picnic tables at the entrance of Amir’s Garden and others hidden throughout. \n  \n \nAmir’s Garden\n\nStroll through a web of footpaths and recharge your batteries in this refreshing Griffith Park retreat. With extra effort\, you may continue up North Trail toward Mount Hollywood\, Mount Bell and other peaks in Griffith Park. Otherwise\, return the way you came for a satisfying 1-mile round trip hike. No fee or permit is required to hike to Amir’s Garden and dogs are welcome.\n\nTo get to the trailhead: Take the 5 Freeway to the Los Feliz Boulevard exit. Drive west on Los Feliz Boulevard to the first light and turn north on Crystal Springs Road. After 1.5 miles\, turn left on Griffith Park Drive and drive 1.2 miles to the intersection with Mineral Wells Road. Turn left onto Mineral Wells Road and park immediately in the spaces along the road. The trail to Amir’s Garden heads west from the intersection of Mineral Wells Road and Griffith Park Drive. \nTrailhead address: Mineral Wells Road & Griffith Park Drive\, Griffith Park\, Los Angeles\, CA 90027 \n\n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttp://www.amirsgarden.org/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/amirs-garden-2-2/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Amir’s Garden\, Mineral Wells Road & Griffith Park Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Gardens,Walks, Runs, Bikes & Hikes
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