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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
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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 
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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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SUMMARY:Bixby Knolls Strollers
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAYS – Long Beach\nStroll Through Charm and Community: Join the Bixby Knolls Strollers! Calling all explorers\, fitness enthusiasts\, and community-minded individuals! The Bixby Knolls Strollers\, a vibrant walking group with a 16-year legacy\, invites you to lace up your shoes and discover the hidden gems of this Long Beach neighborhood. \n \nMore than just a walk\, it’s an experience:\n\nExplore diverse routes: Each Saturday\, embark on a unique 3.8-mile journey\, venturing through charming streets\, discovering local businesses\, and uncovering historical landmarks. Past strolls have included visits to Rancho Los Cerritos\, Bixby Knolls Park\, and even a neighbor’s house!\nConnect with the community: Mingle with friendly faces\, share stories\, and build lasting connections with fellow walkers. The group fosters a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels included.\nMaintain a healthy lifestyle: Walking is a fantastic way to stay active\, improve your well-being\, and enjoy the fresh air. The relaxed pace caters to all fitness levels\, making it perfect for beginners and experienced walkers alike.\n\nReady to join the adventure?\n\nGather your gear: Comfortable shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and a water bottle are all you need.\nMeet the group: Every Saturday morning\, gather at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (4105 Atlantic Avenue) by 7:15 am. The stroll starts promptly at 7:30 am.\nConnect online: Visit the Bixby Knolls Strollers page (https://bixbyknollsinfo.com/events/strollers/) for updates on routes\, events\, and more.\n\nBeyond the steps:\nThe Bixby Knolls Strollers offer more than just walks. They cultivate a sense of community through: \n\nEngaging events: Participate in themed walks\, potlucks\, and social gatherings.\nLocal support: Discover hidden gems and learn about local businesses through the group’s network.\nShared passion: Become part of a group dedicated to exploring\, connecting\, and enjoying the unique charm of Bixby Knolls.\n\nLace up your shoes\, step into adventure\, and join the Bixby Knolls Strollers!\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nbixbyknollsinfo.com/events/strollers\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/bixby-knolls-strollers-2-2/2024-03-30/
LOCATION:Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf – Long Beach\, 4105 Atlantic Ave Ste A\, Long Beach\, 90807\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Long Beach,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Walks, Runs, Bikes & Hikes
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SUMMARY:TRAVEL TOWN MUSEUM TOURS
DESCRIPTION:EVERYDAY IS FREE DAY in Griffith Park\nTake a trip back in time at Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park! You will have a fun learning experience as you tour INSIDE the historic train cars at the park.\n \n  \nTravel Town Museum is “an outdoor museum which features an impressive collection of \nLocomotives\nFreight Cars\nCabooses\n \nand passenger cars dating back to the 1800s. Travel Town is located in the northwest corner of Los Angeles\, California’s Griffith Park. The museum’s collection primary focuses on the history of railroad transportation in the western United States from 1880 to the 1930s is\, with an emphasis on Southern California and the Los Angeles area. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nFREE Docent Tours are held the 2nd Saturdays of the month\nfrom 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.\nGroup tours are available by reservation. For information call 323-668-0104\, ext. 12.\n\n \n  \n \nFor a different view of Travel Town\, ride the scale train which circles the perimeter of the museum for a nominal charge ($2.75 each). The ride travels around the museum twice. \n(16″ gauge) are: \nThe Courage – 2-6-0 Mogul\nA 2-6-0 mogul built by Gerry Bowden in 1993. Sister locomotive to the Stanley Diamond. \nThis locomotive and its brother unit the Stanley Diamond were built in Oregon in 1993 to a design by our chief engineer\, Gene Gustavson. They are modeled after the narrow gauge locomotives that worked the timber and mining areas of the West during the early part of the century. This unit has identical power as the Colonel Griffith. \n \n  \nhe 1986 – Diesel Switcher\nDiesel switcher built by Gerry Bowden in 1986. \nA classic yard goat design\, this locomotive is modeled after the EMD series of yard switchers. It is fitting that this is our heaviest and most powerful locomotive. \n \n  \nPullman style – Six seat coaches\nsix seat coaches built by George Reddington in 1956 for Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch Special train. \nSimilar to the Pullman style coaches at GPS but longer\, steel covers were added to these coaches in 1989 because Travel Town did not have a loading platform cover to protect the passenger seats from the sun. These coaches originally were a part of a set with a steam locomotive. The locomotive burned out its boiler and was sold in \n \n  \nThis railroad is one of three miniature railway train rides within Griffith Park. The others are the 18 1⁄2 in (470 mm) gauge Griffith Park & Southern Railroad and the 7 1⁄2 in (190.5 mm) gauge miniature railway at the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum. The latter is independently operated. \nBe sure to also  visit during the holiday season to take advantage of the Holiday Light Festival Train Ride\, when the Museum is festively decorated and tens of thousands of lights transform the area into a magical wonderland. The Train Ride phone number is (323) 662-9678. For general information\, please telephone the Operations Office at 323-662-5874 \nHow to Get Here\nTravel Town is located at 5200 Zoo Drive\, Los Angeles. Just 12 miles north of Downtown in beautiful Griffith Park\, we’re next to the 134 Freeway at the Forest Lawn Drive exit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Admission is Free!  however donations are accepted.\n\n\n\nMonday through Friday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm PDT\nSaturday & Sunday – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm PDT \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ntraveltown.org\n \n\n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/travel-town-museum-3-2/
LOCATION:Travel Town\, 5200 Zoo Drive\, 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,Museums
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SUMMARY:Lake Shrine Meditation Garden
DESCRIPTION:A PLACE TO CONNECT\nLake Shrine Self-Realization Fellowship & Meditation Garden founded by Paramahansa Yogananda.  Dedicated in 1950\, he envisioned a spiritual environment where people from all over the world could come and experience peace of heart and mind. \nSRF Lake Shrine is offering an open-air experience of the lake-side meditation gardens\, made by advance reservation. Lake-side paths\, meditation areas\, shoreline docks and Windmill are open. Visitor Center offers cashless sales on select products through a front door kiosk. Gift Shop is open Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday. Restroom facilities are open. Handicap facilities are available. \nParamahansa Yogananda at Lake Shrine’s Dedication in 1950\nToday\, Lake Shrine offers a lakeside Meditation Garden with shrines and waterfalls\, a hilltop Temple with weekly inspirational services and meditations\, a retreat for silent renewal\, and an ashram for monks of Self-Realization Fellowship.  All are welcome to come and experience inner and outer peace\, and to discover Raja Yoga (Royal Yoga) through the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. \n  \n \nLake Shrine Temple\n\nEntrance to the Meditation Garden\n \nGolden Lotus Temple\n  \n\nSarcophagus with Gandhi’s Ashes\n  \n\n\nView of Lake and Windmill Chapel\n\n  \n \nWindmill Chapel\n  \n \nHouseboat\n  \n \nReservations Required\nMeditation Garden Entrance: 17190 Sunset Blvd\, Pacific Palisades\, CA \nThe Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens are open free of charge\, Wednesday through Sunday for guests who reserve in advance. This reservation is for one passenger vehicle. \nFor organized group visits arriving in a large van or mini-coach\, please fill out our Group Tours form. \nTwo arrival times are offered daily Wednesday through Saturday: \n\n10:00am — please arrive between 10:00am and 11:00am\n1:00pm — please arrive between 1:00pm and 2:00pm\n\nAll reserved guests can stay until 4:30pm. \nSunday\, because of morning Temple services\, one Meditation Garden arrival time is offered: \n\n1:00pm — please arrive between 1:00pm and 2:00pm.\n\n  \n\n\n\nMasks are required indoors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour reservation is for a single car\, up to 6 guests. \nGates close at 11am. Guests can stay until 4:30pm. \nOnsite parking is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. You may be asked to use nearby street parking. \n  \nArrival Instructions\nPhone assistance during open hours 310-454-4114 \nEntry and exit is through the Lake level gate at 17190 Sunset Blvd\, Pacific Palisades\, CA 90272. \n\n\n\nEnter at the Lake level gate at 17190 Sunset Blvd\, Pacific Palisades\, CA 90272 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlakeshrine.org/meditation-gardens/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:Lake Shrine Self-Realization Fellowship\, 17190 Sunset Blvd.\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roundhouse Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:OPEN DAILY- Manhattan Beach Pier\nThe Roundhouse Aquarium is located at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The Roundhouse has undergone a recent revitalization through a $4 million capital project spearheaded by the Harrison Greenberg Foundation. The new Roundhouse Aquarium educates and inspires more than 300\,000 visitors every year. It is managed and operated by the nonprofit oceanic and environmental organization Oceanographic Teaching Stations\, Inc. (OTS)\, whose mission is to connect and engage visitors and students to the oceans through hands-on interactive experiences with marine life and habitats of southern California\, and to inspire them to become good stewards of our environment. \nOTS’ programs at the Roundhouse Aquarium promote the study of the oceans\, tidelands and beaches of Southern California through a wide slate of science-based and standards-aligned education programs with its immersive and engaging exhibits of a diverse array of marine life.  More than 100 marine animals from Southern California’s waters live at the aquarium\, many are native to its local waters in the Santa Monica Bay. Notable wildlife include moon jellies\, sharks\, octopus\, sheepshead\, moray eels\, lobsters\, and more – as well as a touch tank with sea stars\, sea cucumbers\, sea urchins and sea snails. The aquarium prides itself on being family oriented. It’s a great place for kids to take their parents! \n\n\n\n\n\nCome SEA our Marine Exhibits\nGet to know the habitats within Southern California by visiting our diverse marine exhibits. These exhibits are showcased within 4 Aquarium Galleries. \n\n\nMarine Habitat Gallery\n\nRocky Reef Tank \nThe Rocky Reef shows us what reefs in the cold California waters look like. They are similar to coral reefs but are made up of rocks instead of corals. They are just as important of a habitat as coral reefs and often serve as a nursery for many types of juvenile fish. \nKelp Forest Tank \nThe Kelp Forest tank represents a distinct southern California marine habitat. This tank shows us what it looks like to swim at the edge of the kelp forest\, where rocks become scarcer and sand more plentiful. Many of the animals in the tank can live their life deep within the kelp forest or at the very edge. Those animals at the edges can even camouflage in the sand. \n\n\n\n\nEducation Gallery\n\nDeep Kelp Forest Tank\nThese tanks represent a very diverse and abundant habitat\, the kelp forest! The giant kelp that grows 2 feet a day\, provides food and shelter for many different animals. Not only is this habitat important for animals\, but it is also important to humans as well! Seaweeds\, like kelp\, produce about 70% of our oxygen through photosynthesis. So\, take a deep breath and thank kelp! \nTide Pool Tank\nAll the animals that you can find in our touch tank live in a habitat called a tide pool. When the tide is low and the water has receded\, pools of water are left in between rocks which form the tide pools. In Southern California\, we have 2 high tides and 2 low tides every day\, which means the animals’ habitat is always changing. They must have special adaptations that allow them to live in such a dynamic habitat. \nPier Piling Tank\nHave you ever wondered what is under the pier? This tank will give you a good idea! Pier pilings\, while man made\, do create a habitat for lots of animals ranging from mussels\, to crabs\, to fish and rays. The fish can either hide amongst the mussels or lay on the sand under the pier among the rays. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nMarine Science Gallery\n\nJewel Tank\nSee our animals in the spotlight with cool adaptive traits like our spotted rose anemone that has biofluorescence and our baby swell shark eggs that can camouflage as seaweed. The baby swell sharks are really cute when they hatch out too! \nPipefish Tank\nThe Pipefish tank is an example of a mudflat with eelgrass beds that act as a nursery for young fish and young sting rays. See if you can spot a pipefish in the eelgrass. \nArtificial Reef Tank\nThe Artificial Reef tank is an examples of man-made structures left behind that now act as reefs teaming with life from sea anemones on rock scallops to sea stars to juvenile rockfish. Can you see the bright orange Garibaldi with blue spots? \nOctopus Tank\nThe octopus tank is an example of a deep water habitat brought to life for our guests to see. It features anemones and rock scallops on the reef which also add structure and microhabitats to the reef. The decorator crab uses the colonial strawberry anemones to help decorate its body to camouflage with the reef. There are small but colorful rockfish like the half-banded rockfish that stay close to the rocks and use them as shelter. \nKid’s Kelp Corner\nHave you ever wondered oh why\, oh why did my goldfish die? Come find the answer in the Kid’s Kelp Corner. You can also relax and read the many ocean related books in our library while watching our inquisitive freshwater fish. \nDiscovery Center\nCome check out what it means to be a scientist! Observe plankton\, learn about the food chain\, and discover some of the aquarium’s smallest residents. \nSeahorse Tank\nSeahorses are some of the most fragile sea creatures in the ocean\, and they can camouflage to look like seaweed\, eelgrass\, or even sea fans. They use their tails to hold onto eelgrass and stay upright\, but they won’t swim except in short bursts. They have excellent eyesight that they use to track their prey\, which are small shrimps. \n  \n\n\n\nImmersion Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober through March\nMonday-Friday: 2PM – 5PM\nSaturday-Sunday: 10AM – 5PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n}\n\n\nApril through September\nMonday-Friday: 2PM – 7PM\nSaturday-Sunday: 10AM – 7PM \nHours\nMonday: Closed\nTuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm\nSunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm \n  \n\n\nAdvanced timed-entry reservations are required.\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nroundhouseaquarium.org/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/roundhouse-aquarium-5/2024-03-30/
LOCATION:The Roundhouse Aquarium\, Manhattan Beach Pier\, Manhattan Beach\, CA\, 90267\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Broad Museum
DESCRIPTION:FREE TUE – SUN- Bunker Hill\, DTLA\n\n\n\n\nThe Broad museum presents an in-depth installation of Roy Lichtenstein\, opening May 26\, 2021\, features 22 artworks\, with nearly half on view for the first time\, including Purist Still Life (1975)\, Female Figure (1979)\, Two Paintings: Radiator and Folded Sheets (1984)\, and Nude with Pyramid (1994). \nAn outcome of sustained and ongoing engagement with artists and artwork\, the Broad collection is distinctive in its exceptional dedication to the full arc of artists’ careers. The Broad has highlighted this depth through expansive presentations in the third floor galleries\, featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Roy Lichtenstein\, Kara Walker\, Andy Warhol\, and Christopher Wool\, along with works by many others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the curators\n\n\n\nRead extended content on Lichtenstein’s works in our mobile museum guide: mobile.thebroad.org/artistguides \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlighted Artwork\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurist Still Life\n\nRoy Lichtenstein\n\n\n1975\n\n\noil and Magna on canvas\n\n\n70 x 80 in. (177.8 x 203.2 cm)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFemale Figure\n\nRoy Lichtenstein\n\n\n1979\n\n\noil and Magna on canvas\n\n\n70 x 50 in. (177.8 x 127 cm)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo Paintings: Radiator and Folded Sheets\n\nRoy Lichtenstein\n\n\n1983\n\n\noil and Magna on canvas\n\n\n70 x 64 in. (177.8 x 162.56 cm)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFemme d’Alger\n\nRoy Lichtenstein\n\n\n1963\n\n\noil on canvas\n\n\n80 x 68 in. (203.2 x 172.72 cm)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNude with Pyramid\n\nRoy Lichtenstein\n\n\n1994\n\n\noil and Magna on canvas\n\n\n84 x 70 in. (213.36 x 177.8 cm)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n221 S. Grand Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012\nThe Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide. \nBy actively building a dynamic collection that features in-depth representations of influential contemporary artists and by advancing education and engagement through exhibitions and diverse public programming\, the museum enriches\, provokes\, inspires\, and fosters appreciation of art of our time. \n \nThe Broad was founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler\, the museum offers free general admission and presents an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience engagement. The Broad is home to 2\,000 works of art in the Broad collection\, which is one of the world’s leading collections of postwar and contemporary art. \n  \n \nThe Broad from Home\nThe Broad is committed to inspiring and fostering an appreciation of contemporary art through our digital initiatives. Experience #TheBroadFromHome to find inspiration through music\, poetry\, performance\, workshops\, and conversations centered around the Broad collection. \nOverview \nPerformances \nTalks & Conversations \nArtist Spotlight \nFamily Art Workshops \nMore Online Programs \n  \nThe Broad Collection\nEli and Edythe Broad have been building their collection of postwar and contemporary art over the last 50 years. With a belief that the greatest art collections are built when the art is being made\, the Broads took to collecting art of their own time. \nThe Broad is home to 2\,000 works in the Broad collection by more than 200 artists\, and is one of the world’s leading collections of postwar and contemporary art. The collection features in-depth holdings of influential contemporary artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Mark Bradford\, Jasper Johns\, Jeff Koons\, Barbara Kruger\, Yayoi Kusama\, Kerry James Marshall\, Julie Mehretu\, Takashi Murakami\, Robert Rauschenberg\, Ed Ruscha\, Cindy Sherman\, Cy Twombly\, Andy Warhol\, and more\, plus an ever-growing representation of younger artists. \n  \nView Our Collection Here\n \nIn Under the Table\, 1994\, the viewer is both in the world of imaginary giants and in the world of remembered childhood. Fusing Alice in Wonderland with the Duchampian tradition of the readymade\, Artist Robert Therrien constructs a doppelganger from an everyday object\, both displaying his visual wit and actualizing literary or imaginative fantasy in three-dimensional space. The table exudes an extraordinary aura\, compelling one to walk underneath the table and conjuring the physical memory of being under the table of one’s childhood home. Complicated and powerful\, the work offers fresh ideas of what a table\, sculpture\, and memory can mean. \n  \n  \n \nUsing the recognizable form of a balloon twisted into the shape of a dog\, Koons has frozen a moment in time\, exaggerating both scale and material. \nBalloon Dog (Blue) is literal and abstract. When standing close to it\, one’s own distorted reflection bends around smooth pert curves. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission is Free\nAll visitors must reserve timed tickets in advance. Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge. \n\n\n\n\n\nHours\nMonday: Closed\nTuesday – Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\nThursday – Friday: 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.\nSunday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00p.m. \n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nwww.thebroad.org\n \n  \nFind more
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LOCATION:The Broad\, 221 South Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:-DTLA,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:Veniceball: The Venice Basketball League is Back
DESCRIPTION:WEEKENDS- Venice Beach\nThe Venice Basketball League’s ’23 season will tip off on Saturday 6/10 with a season running through August 27th\, the VBL Championship aka Ron Beals Day. This year has been marked by a significant offseason of activity for Veniceball and we’re excited to share what’s on the agenda with our hoop family\, because we all know\, \nThe Game Never Stops\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGame Never Stops\n \nStay tuned on our website for more information about timing and events schedule! For the most up to date news and scheduling tap in to our Instagram and sign up for our newsletter. We can’t wait to catch up with friends new and old at the one-and-only Hoopers Paradise. See you there! \n \nWelcome to the Hoopers Paradise\n\n\n\n\nVeniceball began in 2006 as a community tournament on the legendary courts of Venice Beach\, and has become one of the most prominent summer leagues in the World. A meeting place for world-class athletes\, entertainers\, artists\, creators\, and global citizens. A breeding ground for collaborations and initiatives\, far beyond the conventional imagination of how far hoop dreams can go. From building courts all over the world to hosting premier basketball events\, to winning 4 of our own World championships\, we are just getting started. Our dedicated team lives by three words: \n#GameNeverStops \n\n \n\n\n\n\nVeniceball has founded several philanthropic initiatives that empower underprivileged communities around the world. From KVBL \, HOOPBUS\, Build Courts not Walls\, Veniceball has grown global roots that connect the basketball community worldwide. All these efforts are supported by sales of the Veniceball game day merchandise \, which mixes athletic performance fabrics and street style swag. Infused with West Coast flavor\, this designer hoopware is made in LA in limited quantities. The uniform for hoopers on and off the court and everyday\, VBL gear is ready to wear–-stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.\n\n\nWHERE:\n\nVeniceball Basketball Courts\n1700 Ocean Front Walk\, Venice Beach\, CA  90291 \nSomewhere at a court Near you \nParadise \nWelcome to the Hooper’s Paradise where one can get lost in time by the rhythmic beat of basketballs\, the crashing waves on the shoreline\, and lit by the heavens from the angelic sunrises and sunsets to the night sky littered with stars. This is more than a game\, a ball\, a court\, a dream… it’s our state of mind. \nHOOPBUS\nThe greatest invention since the peach baskets \n \nKIDS ARE THE FOUNDATION\nKids Venice Basketball League (KVBL) uses basketball as a catalyst to create a safe environment for youth around the globe.  The goal of the KVBL is to provide experiences for children that empower them to cultivate a healthy lifestyle\, gain confidence in themselves and each other\, and become Leaders IN their communities. \nOnce a week from winter to fall the KVBL takes place from indoor facilities to the beach. Our focus is to give kids a strong foundation\, not only in basketball skills and broadly based health and fitness\, but also global awareness and responsibility. \nAt no cost to the children or their families\, KVBL kids are exposed to the following: Yoga instruction from world-renowned Yoga masters; basketball lessons with some of the League’s premier players and other celebrities; fitness facts and training from Vegan nutrition professionals. Gourmet chefs will demonstrate to the kids the simplicity of eating healthy by making together healthy smoothies and lunch. The boys and girls of the camp are also given the opportunity to play in a similarly structured league in the afternoon where kids will shine\, earn a nickname and showcase their talent in front of everyone. \nFor more INFO contact us veniceball@gmail.com  \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttp://veniceball.com/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Venice Beach Recreation Center (Basketball Courts)\, 1800 Ocean Front Walk\, Venice\, CA\, 90291\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Venice,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 LGBTQ,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Sports & Recreation
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