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SUMMARY:Mario Kart After Dark
DESCRIPTION:EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT-Online – Atwater Village Branch Library\nJoin us Wednesday nights for Mario Kart After Dark. Email kgilliland@lapl.org for more information. \nTournament Code: 1376-1129-4251 \n\n  \nPROVIDED FREE by the\n \n\n\nTime: 8-9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Online – Atwater Village Branch Library\n\n\n\nAudience: Teens\n\n\nCategory: Games\n\nLanguage: English\n\n\nMORE RESOURCES FOR TEENS\n\nWelcome to Teen Web!\n\nWe are offering select services at 50 libraries across the city. Services may include quick browsing\, computer access\, pick up of holds and mobile printing orders\, checking out of materials inside libraries\, and Library To Go service. \nAs we continue our phased reopening\, we’re focused on creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone\, and we look forward to seeing you soon. \nLAUSD students are automatically assigned a Student Success Card. Don’t know your library card number or PIN? Fill out this form and we’ll look up that information. \n\nLA Teen’Scape\n \nTeen’Scape is the young adult department at the Central Library\, providing teens with a place of their own to work on computers\, study\, read\, and relax. \nTeen’Scape has a group study area\, and more than two dozen computers where teens can do research on library databases\, work on homework\, or access the internet. The department also has an outstanding collection that includes young adult fiction and nonfiction\, graphic novels\, manga\, test prep materials\, college and career guides\, Cliffs Notes\, classic literature\, popular magazines\, books on CD\, and DVDs. \nThe LAPL Teen Web is designed especially for teenagers and provides easy access to the library’s most useful online resources for middle and high school students as well as teen-oriented web links\, and homework help sites. \n\n\n\n\nApplying for a Library Card\n\n\nPhysical library cards are not being issued at this time. If you live in the County of Los Angeles\, you can get immediate access to our collections through an e-card. \ne-Card Registration – English \ne-Card Registration – Español \n  \nHaving trouble using your Student Success Card online? Try these tips!\nMake sure you are accessing our digital items either through our website (lapl.org) or using our name\, Los Angeles Public Library\, in the e-media app. Our name is very similar to the Los Angeles County Public Library\, so many people make that mistake. \nMake sure you are using your library card number (including “SSC” with no dashes or spaces) and PIN\, the last four digits of the telephone number in your account. It might be an older number than you expect. \nIf you still cannot log in\, please fill out the form below for assistance. \n\n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlapl.org/events\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/mario-kart-after-dark/2021-12-01/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Public Libraries Online\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Teens,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T123000
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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 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/how-to-meditate/2021-12-02/
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:DC JazzFest From Home Series
DESCRIPTION:EVERY SATURDAY @7PM DCJF YouTube channel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDC JazzFest From Home Series is a weekly event occurring every Saturday at 7 PM on the DCJF YouTube Channel and Facebook page that will feature never-before-seen footage of performances from year’s past as well as live-streamed shows from DCJF artist alums. Please make a contribution to the Artist Support Fund to directly support the featured artists and to help the DCJF Music Education Program as we continue to provide academic instruction to students around the DC metro area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe DC JazzFest\n(DCJF) organization provides enriching and entertaining jazz performances and programs that introduce students and adults from all walks of life to jazz; our nation’s singular original art form. DCJF presents a selection of the jazz genre’s most acclaimed artists as well as emerging artists\, and provides enhanced exposure for the rich treasure trove of musicians from the Washington\, DC area. Throughout the year\, DCJF nourishes the community with music education programs that extend our reach into underserved communities and enhance the quality of life for DC public and charter school students. Our signature programs are the annual DC JazzFest\, presented since 2005; the free-round\, year-round\, DCJF Education Program\, which gets kids “jazzed” about learning; the Fishman Embassy Series\, which showcases emerging and established artist; and DCJazzPrix\, our international jazz band competition. DC JazzFest has grown in size and stature each year. The 2019 DC JazzFest attracted a record-breaking 148\,459 attendees of all ages\, ethnicities and income levels. \nOur Mission\nThe mission of the DC JazzFest (DCJF)\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization\, is to:\n\nPresent internationally world-renowned and emerging artists in celebration of jazz;\nUnify diverse communities and enable connections between artists and audience year-round;\nAdvance jazz and music education by providing exciting\, adventurous and diverse musical experiences for audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the greater DC area as well as out-of-town visitors;\nProvide performance opportunities for DC-based jazz musicians; and\nHighlight DC as a major and vibrant center for jazz; and as a premier cultural destination\n\nOur signature programs are the annual DC JazzFest\, presented annually since 2004; the year-round DCJF Music Education Program\, established in 2008; the Charles Fishman Embassy Series\, established in 2012; and DC JazzPrix\, established in 2015. \n  \nFor additional DC JazzFest information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://dcjazzfest.org/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/dc-jazzfest-from-home-series/2021-12-04/
LOCATION:DCJF YouTube Channel\, Washington DC\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211205
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SUMMARY:NASA Stem @ Home
DESCRIPTION:THE UNIVERSE ONLINE @ nasa.gov\nNASA Stem at Home brings the universe home to your kids grades K – College. NASA’s journeys have propelled technological breakthroughs\, pushed the frontiers of scientific research\, and expanded our understanding of the universe. These accomplishments\, and those to come\, share a common genesis: education in science\, technology\, engineering\, and math. \n  \n \nIn NASA STEM Engagement\, we deliver tools for young Americans and educators to learn and succeed. We seek to: \n\nCreate unique opportunities for students and the public to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery.\nBuild a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA people\, content\, and facilities.\nStrengthen public understanding by enabling powerful connections to NASA’s mission and work.\n\n  \n \nNASA STEM at home will provide your children. \n\n\nPlay and Learn\n\n\nVideos\n\n\nInteractive Multimedia\n\n\nPosters\n\n\nRead About It\n\n\nMobile Apps\n\n\nImage Galleries\n\n\nHands-on Activities\n\n\n \nAs your child grows\, NASA at Home grows with him.\nGames they can play. \nProjects they can build. \nThings they can make \nAnd strength training like an astronaut. \n \n  \n \nAs your child prepares for their future\, NASA is by their side with programs like\n\nLatest Opportunities for High School Students\nNASA Calls on Gamers\, Citizen Scientists to Help Map World’s Corals\nShort Film Contest\nand more\n\n  \n \n  \nTo achieve these goals\, NASA STEM Engagement strives to increase K-12 involvement in NASA projects\, enhance higher education\, support underrepresented communities\, strengthen online education\, and boost NASA’s contribution to informal education. The intended outcome is a generation prepared to code\, calculate\, design\, and discover its way to a new era of American innovation. \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nnasa.gov/specials/nasaathome\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/nasa-stem-home/2021-12-05/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206
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SUMMARY:LA Phil from The Bowl
DESCRIPTION:NEW EPISODES EACH WEEK- Streamed for Hollywood Bowl\nLA Philharmonic experiments with streaming a new web series shot at empty Hollywood Bowl. Audiences can go online to watch the LA Philharmonic perform at the Hollywood Bowl. Their new series is called SOUND/STAGE. \nThe LA Phil won’t hold live performances until at least June 2021. But you can now virtually watch them play at the Hollywood Bowl. The new series is called SOUND/STAGE. \n \nSOUND/STAGE is a new online collection of concert films and interviews\, essays\, and artwork that offer deeper insights into the music. Performances range from orchestral concerts featuring Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil to sets from Kamasi Washington\, Andra Day\, and Chicano Batman. \nEach week there’s a different program. Gustavo Dudamel conducts Gustav Mahler one week\, and Jazz composer Kamasi Washington performs another week. Other musicians include Chicano Batman and Andra Day. There’s also poetry\, dance\, film and conversations. \n\n\n\n\n\nBe The First To Know When New Episodes Drop\nGo to website below to sign up for advance notification of when the new episodes drop.  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the LA Phil\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRedefining what an orchestra can be\, the LA Phil is as vibrant as Los Angeles\, one of the world’s most open and dynamic cities. Led by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel\, this internationally renowned orchestra harnesses the transformative power of live music to build community\, foster intellectual and artistic growth\, and nurture the creative spirit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGustavo Dudamel \n\nGrammy®-winning symphonic and operatic conductor Gustavo Dudamel serves as Music & Artistic Director of the LA Phil. \n\nLEARN MORE \n\n\n\n\nLA Philharmonic\n\nLearn more about the performers in our internationally renowned orchestra. \n\nMEET THE ORCHESTRA \n\n\n\n \n\nLA Philharmonic’s Creative Collaborators\n\nIn addition to Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel\, the LA Phil’s direction comes from a collaborative team of creative leaders\, including the following remarkable artists. \n\nMEET THE TEAM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.soundstage.laphil.com/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/stream-la-philharmonic-from-the-bowl-2021-12-06/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTSTAMP:20230308T083907Z
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SUMMARY:FULL MUSEUM VIRTUAL TOUR
DESCRIPTION:STREAM NOW- TWO HOUR VIRTUAL TOUR- Petersen Auto Museum\n \nPetersen Auto Museum welcomes you to join us as we do our first ever\, 2+hour Full Museum & Vault Virtual Guided Tour. This tour will walk through almost all of the vehicles in the museum and cover the 5 newest exhibitions including Supercars\, Extreme Conditions\, Reclaimed Rust (the James Hetfield Collection)\, and Redefining Performance (Porsche). \n\nPetersen Auto Museum Virtual Tour includes over 200 makes and models spanning over 120 years \nof automotive history. You will also see the Vault presented by @Hagerty​\, which includes celebrity cars like the @TheSmokingTire​‘s  \nMatt Farah’s Lamborghini\, @Tavarish​‘s Lamborghini\,  \nand Bruce Canepa’s #Porsche​ 959. \n\n  \n  \nVAULT ABSTRACT\nAfter an extensive renovation\, the Vault presented by Hagerty® has more than doubled in size and now features over 250 vehicles from around the world. Discover some of the most iconic and rare cars\, motorcycles\, and trucks spanning over 120 years of automotive history. Visitors get to explore the history of the automobile\, from early legends to stunning modern supercars. Visitors will see turn-of-the-twentieth-century cars\, head-of-state vehicles\, American classics\, the personal rides of Hollywood legends\, award-winning hot rods\, cars that pushed the boundaries of innovation\, and many other surprises. \n  \n\nTimestamps below for each floor.  \n​ Skip to 2nd Floor: 33:45​ (Motorsports\, Motorcycles\, James Hetfield’s Collection\, Offroad & Porsche)  \nSkip to 1st Floor: 1:13:06​ (Science Fiction Cars)  \nSkip to Vault: 1:23:53​ (200+ car collection underground) \n  \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.petersen.org/watch-page\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/petersen-auto-museum-5/2021-12-06/
LOCATION:https://www.petersen.org/watch-page
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211207
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SUMMARY:Meditation for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:AVAILABLE ANYTIME ONLINE- Lake Shrine Self-Realization Fellowship\n\n\n\nMeditation for Beginners- Discover the peace and divine consciousness that meditation brings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn to Meditate (Video Instruction)\nBasic Instructions\nPreparing a Space for Meditation\nCorrect Posture\n\n  \n\n\n\nLearn to Meditate (Video Instruction)\nParamahansa Yogananda’s personal instructions on how to practice the science of Kriya Yoga meditation\, taken from the classes he gave for more than thirty years\, are presented in detail in the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. \nIn addition\, the Lessons provide his practical guidance and techniques for attaining balanced physical\, mental\, and spiritual well-being — the health\, healing\, success\, and harmony that yoga bestows in every aspect of life. These “how-to-live” principles are an absolutely essential component of any truly successful meditation practice. \nIf you have not yet enrolled for the Lessons\, you will find on these pages some basic instructions on how to meditate\, which you can use right away to begin experiencing the peace and communion with the Divine that meditation brings. \n\n\n\nA Beginner’s Meditation\n\n\n\nFurther Instruction on the Basics With Brother Achalananda\n\n\nWays to Deepen Your Meditation\n\n\n\nMore information about this CD \n\n\nMeditate with SRF members and friends from around the globe in the comfort of your own home\n\nJoin us for an online meditation at the SRF Online Meditation Center\n\nLearn more techniques for meditation in Paramahansa Yogananda’s Lessons for Home Study\n\n\n\n  \n\n \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\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://yogananda.org/a-beginners-meditation\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/meditation-for-beginners/2021-12-06/
LOCATION:Online\, Los Angeles
CATEGORIES:-Pacific Palisades,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Health and Fitness,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211207
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SUMMARY:Holiday Recipes from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW- Los Angeles County Library Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s already the holidays and naturally turkey\, ham\, pumpkin spice\, and gingerbread are on everyone’s minds. \nAlong with creating the picture-perfect tablescape\, people look forward to spending time together gathered around the table exchanging stories and sharing laughs. \nWhile classics such as prime rib\, stuffing\, green bean casserole\, and cranberry sauce usually make an appearance among the spread\, there’s more to be discovered. Around the world\, people put their own spin on their festive meals. \nHere are holiday recipe ideas from around the world to add to your menu! \n  \n \nPecan-Orange Baklava Pie\nWith a name sounding just as delicious as it tastes\, this Pecan-Orange Baklava Pie will complement any additional desserts already on the menu. Flaky dough\, alongside a heaping amount of honey\, offers a dessert just as sweet as the holiday itself.\nSee the full recipe here. \n\n  \n \n\n\n\nCucumber Kimchi\nWhile you can’t go wrong with the classic sweet and savory flavors of the holidays\, surprising your guests with a kick of spice isn’t a bad idea. If the addition of spicy flavors isn’t enough\, it’s recommended to make this dish 4-5 days in advance. What’s better than eliminating dishes that require same-day prep?\nSee the full recipe here.\nIf you’re interested in learning more Korean recipes\, watch our virtual program Beyond Kimchi: An Introduction to Korean Cooking. \n  \n \nMaple Glazed Rutabaga\nWhile glazes are a popular addition to turkey dishes\, they pair well with a number of other items. Take Maple Glazed Rutabaga for example. Often overlooked\, maple syrup and butter give the root a flavor like no other\, making it the perfect side on any menu.\nSee the full recipe here. \n  \n \nHoliday Tamales\nDuring the holidays\, homemade tamales are a common tradition across many Mexican households. Whether they’re sweet and stuffed with fruits or savory and filled with vegetables or marinated meat\, holiday\nView a recipe here here or check out a Mexican cookbooks from our collection. \n  \n \nGhapama\nLooking for something to do with those pumpkins leftover from Halloween? This tasty dish which includes rice\, dried fruit\, and nuts\, is easy to make and looks beautiful on any dinner table.A common dish amongst Armenians during the holiday season\, ghapama is sure to be a dish your guests will enjoy as a side to your main entrée. The dish can be made vegan by substituting the butter with your choice of vegetable oil.\nSee the full recipe here. \n  \n \nWest African Peanut Stew\nSweet potatoes\, peanuts\, pinto beans\, ginger root and coriander are just a few of the flavorful ingredients that go into this comforting and mouth-watering vegan recipe.\nCheck out the full recipe  here or look for other inspirational recipes in our collection of cookbooks that represent cuisines across the African continent. \n  \n \nFilipino Rice Noodles\nPancit Bihon (Filipino Rice Noodles) is a noodle dish made with vegetables\, seafood\, and/or meat. It’s a popular dish served in the Philippines and commonly served at birthdays\, holidays\, and celebrations since noodles symbolize long life.\nTry this recipe here or view other delectable Filipino recipes by checking out a Filipino cookbook. \n  \n \nPotato Latkes\nSpruce up your potato side dish and try serving a batch of crispy potato latkes. Latkes are a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah.\nGive them a try and try this recipe here. The Library also has a host of Jewish cookbooks that are sure to open your eyes to a variety of traditional dishes that can be served all year round. \n  \n \nPeruvian Yuca Fries\nYuca\, a root vegetable native to South America\, is also known as cassava and manioc. This tropical root vegetable is a staple source of carbohydrate in many parts of Latin America and Asia. It’s easy to find yuca or cassava across many supermarkets and ethnic food stores. Try serving your yuca fries with a verdant Peruvian green dipping sauce.\nView the yuca fries recipe here and don’t forget to look up the recipe for aji verde sauce. For additional recipe ideas\, view our extensive selection of Latin American cookbooks here. \n  \n \nVegetable Pakora\nA common Indian snack\, vegetable pakora are crispy fried vegetable fritters made with gram flour\, spices\, and your choice of vegetables. If you’re looking for a flavorful appetizer recipe this holiday season\, these zesty morsels may be a crowd pleaser.\nView the recipe here and don’t forget to check out other Indian recipes in one of our Indian cookbooks. \nWhether you surprise your guests by incorporating one of these delicious dishes into your menu or stick with the classic turkey and gravy combo everyone knows and enjoys\, that post-turkey nap will hit the spot. \nIf you’re looking for more inspiration\, we offer a variety of cookbooks across our vast collection. Enjoy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://lacountylibrary.org/holiday-recipes/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/holiday-recipes/2021-12-06/
LOCATION:Los Angeles County Library Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking/ Food,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211207
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SUMMARY:PEACOCK: NBC Universal FREE!
DESCRIPTION:THE BEST OF NBC UNIVERSAL– Stream Free Online\nIntroducing Peacock TV. The New Streaming Service from NBC Universal is FREE as a bird. Now on Roku! \n  \n \nPeacock is the new premium streaming service run by NBCUniversal. It was released in mid-2020 under the ownership of Comcast. It’s home to exemplary and ongoing shows from NBCUniversal’s different transmission and cable networks\, alongside films from Universal Pictures\, Dreamworks Animation\, and Focus Features.  \nThe service will act as an all-inclusive resource for NBC Universal content and will flaunt a noteworthy library of NBC comedies and shows\, live games\, and new unique content.  \n \nNBC’s Peacock TV \nhas a wide range of price and streaming plans. Peacock has three levels of service: Free\, Premium\, and Premium Plus. The Free level has a subset of the content of the upper two levels and focuses on its clients with advertising. The middle level\, Peacock Premium\, has advertising too yet gives the full library of content. In both advertisement upheld levels\, ads are restricted to five minutes out of every hour. The upper level\, Peacock Premium Plus\, gives the full library without promotions or adverts. Peacock Free is accessible at no charge to all U.S. clients. Peacock Premium is accessible as a month to month membership and is also included in certain services from TV service providers including Xfinity and Cox.  \n  \n \nPeacock TV is unusual and unique among its rivals in that it has a free plan. It additionally stands out among the harvest of new services in that it’ll have live games and news; a large portion of the most current real-time features are centered solidly around video-on-demand amusement along the lines of Netflix.  \nUp until now\, Peacock has joined by 22 million accounts till the end of  September. That incorporates individuals who enlisted with Peacock when it turned out to Comcast pay-TV clients in April\, just as new individuals who’ve joined since its public release on July 15.  \n  \n \nThanks to the free plan\, it doesn’t cost anything to give it a shot for yourself. On the off chance that you love NBC’s way of programming or you need more huge named movies to stream – and particularly if Netflix has spoiled you into despising ads- you may wind up paying for one more streaming service.  \n  \n \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \npeacocktv.com/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/peacock-tv-stream-free-from-nbc-universal-2021-09-24/2021-12-06/
LOCATION:Online\, Los Angeles
CATEGORIES:Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Movies,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T190000
DTSTAMP:20210628T065518Z
CREATED:20200608T222006Z
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SUMMARY:METALLICA MONDAY
DESCRIPTION:EVERY MONDAY at 5pm – @ Youtube & Facebook\nFree Metallica Monday Concert Livestream. Each Monday\, Metallica will be livestreaming a past concert in full. Each Monday\, they will post a new show. Check out all of the epic performances they’ll be bringing up from the vault. Tune in for free on Mondays at 5 PM PST/8 PM EDT to catch a complete Metallica show from the archives.  If you can’t join us tonight\, don’t worry\, the show will be available on-demand on our YouTube channel. \n  \n \n\nConnect To Free Metallica Monday Concert HERE!\n  \n  \n \nEVERY WEEK on Youtube & Facebook\nMetallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich\, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band’s fast tempos\, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding “big four” bands of thrash metal\, alongside Megadeth\, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica’s current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich\, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine (who went on to form Megadeth after being fired from the band) and bassists Ron McGovney\, Cliff Burton (who died in a bus accident in Sweden in 1986) and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. \n  \n \nMetallica earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and won critical acclaim with its first five albums. The band’s third album\, Master of Puppets (1986)\, was described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums. Its eponymous fifth album\, Metallica (1991)\, the band’s first to root predominantly in heavy metal\, appealed to a more mainstream audience\, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date\, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. \nMetallica\, like most of the music industry right now\, is off the road. To help fans pass the time\, they are introducing #MetallicaMondays. Each week the Free Metallica Monday Concert features a different live performance\, on their YouTube and Facebook page every Monday night at 5 PM pacific. \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nyoutube.com/Metallica Monday\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/free-metallica-monday-concert/2021-12-06/
LOCATION:youtube\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211208
DTSTAMP:20200619T083008Z
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SUMMARY:National Geographic KIDS online
DESCRIPTION:At National Geographic KIDS online\, children can learn about animals\, the environment\, geography\, and more.  The site is the online presence of the popular nature magazine. Dozens of games\, videos\, photos\, stories\, and other activities illustrate animal behavior\, cultural practices\, and historical sites from around the world\, as well as scientific topics ranging from the solar system to how your brain views light. Lessons about the importance of taking care of the environment are seamlessly woven into the content. With a seemingly endless supply of activities\, National Geographic Kids offers quality learning experiences for kids thanks to its compelling content\, which should interest a variety of ages. \n  \n \nAt National Geographic KIDS online\nyou’ll find games\, videos\, fun facts from other countries and cool information about animals and pets! \n  \n \n  \nOne of publishing’s greatest resources\, now online for kids.\nGrade Level: Pre-K-2\, 3-5\, 6-8. Stunning photos and in-depth stories of Earth’s peoples and wildlife \n  \n \n\nWhile National Geographic Kids is a fantastic resource for students to explore their interests and follow their curiosity. The site would be a great way to introduce the diversity of life on Earth: Encourage students to learn about new animals\, watch the science and geography series\, and explore the interactive world map. \nTeachers of younger students will find this easy-to-use educational tool a great way to increase engagement and add extension activities for science and social studies lessons. Note: Though the site content is free\, there are abundant links to subscribe to the National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Little Kids magazines. \n  \n\nWHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW\n\n\n\n\n\nParents need to know that National Geographic Kids is the online component to National Geographic Kids magazine. Among its educational games\, kid-friendly information\, and great footage\, the site has a few videos that feature animals stalking and attacking their prey. Administrators approve all photos that kids upload to their site profiles and the My Shot photo gallery\, and comments also require approval\, which helps prevent bad language and other issues. Kids will need a paid subscription to access certain items on the site. Parents also should be aware that there are ads prompting users to subscribe to National Geographic on every page and a link to the main National Geographic site\, which has an extensive store. Also\, some content is only available through a paid subscription\, which is $4.99 a month or $29 a year \n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\nNational Geographic ccccccccc through groundbreaking storytelling from the best and brightest scientists\, explorers\, photographers\, and filmmakers in the world. Our yellow border serves as a portal to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. Places only National Geographic can take you. \nWe offer our audience true 360 experiences across an unparalleled portfolio of media assets: television channels\, magazines\, kids\, travel\, books\, video\, events\, and digital and social platforms. Every asset and every story entertains\, enlightens\, and enables people to better understand the world and their own place in it – our core purpose. We reach millions of people around the world\, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 languages. \nNational Geographic Partners is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society. We return 27% of our proceeds to the nonprofit Society to fund work in the areas of science\, exploration\, conservation\, and education. This unique partnership creates a virtuous cycle of storytelling and exploration that inspires people to act\, enlightens their perspective\, and often provides the spark to new ideas and innovation. \nAbout the National Geographic Society\nThe National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization committed to exploring and protecting our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations through our education initiatives and resources. For more information\, visit nationalgeographic.org. \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nkids.nationalgeographic.com\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/national-geographic-kids-online/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211208
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SUMMARY:Learn How To Be A Ventriloquist
DESCRIPTION:FREE ONLINE with Jeff Dunham\nYou can learn how to be a ventriloquist\, with Jeff Dunham. A few years ago Jeff Dunham released an instructional DVD of ventriloquism lessons called “How To Talk To Yourself.” It was included with the Little Jeff ventriloquist’s dummy\, but that was the only way to get it! The lessons feature Walter\, Peanut\, Achmed\, Little Jeff and Jeff showing you the ventriloquial basics in 10 easy parts! But who uses a DVD player anymore!? So because of popular demand\, Jeff decided to upload all the chapters of this DVD for FREE! so you too can follow along and learn the art of ventriloquism right here on YouTube! Watch them all!  \nTo start at the beginning\, click the video below.\n\nLesson include:\nLesson 1- The Easy Alphabet \nLesson 2- The Letter B \nLesson 3- The Letter F \nLesson 4- The Letter M \nLesson 5- The Letter P \nLesson 6- The Letter V \nLesson 7- The Letters W & Y \nLesson 8- The Other Voice & Timing \nLesson 9- Figure Manipulation \nLesson 10- The FINAL Lesson \n\n\nJeff Dunham\nA Texas native\, after graduating from Baylor University\, Dunham moved to Los Angeles and soon became a sensation on the national comedy club circuit. He later conquered the comedy world by becoming a multi-platinum selling DVD artist and achieving record-breaking ratings on both cable and network TV. His 2015 stand-up special\, “Unhinged in Hollywood\,” debuted on NBC Primetime and ranked as the time period’s top non-sports program on the Big 4 in every key measure. The special was re-broadcast on Comedy Central and was the top rated special of the year for the entire network. Dunham’s previous stand-up specials\, “Arguing with Myself\,” “Spark of Insanity\,” “A Very Special Christmas\,” “Controlled Chaos\,” “Minding the Monsters\,” and “All Over the Map\,” have garnered record-breaking numbers by either claiming “most watched” or “highest rated” on Comedy Central. \nDunham has made many cameo appearances across television and film\, from the Emmy Award-winning comedy series “30 Rock\,” “Angie Tribeca\,” and “Dinner for Schmucks\,” starring Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd. \nHis autobiography\, “All By My Selves: Walter\, Peanut\, Achmed and Me\,” was on the New York Times’ Best Seller list three weeks in a row. Dunham has also been awarded “Billboard’s Top Comedy Tour” for three years based on box office sales. Dunham is currently on the road through the end of the year and well beyond\, with his cast of characters. \nAdding to an amazing list of recent accomplishments\, Dunham’s contribution to the world of show business and comedy was recognized in 2017 when he received a star on the “Hollywood Walk of Fame\,” commemorating over two decades of superstardom. Now it’s your turn to learn How to Be A Ventriloquist \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nyoutube.com/Jeff-Dunham\n\n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/learn-how-to-be-a-ventriloquist-2/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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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 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/how-to-meditate/2021-12-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T110000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation- LA Public Library
DESCRIPTION:EVERY SECOND FRIDAY- 10am @ZOOM\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness Meditation is presented\, every second Friday\, by the Los Angeles Public Library\, live via ZOOM. \nFeeling stressed? Join us for virtual mindfulness meditation! Mindfulness is simply connecting your mind and body to the present moment. Meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase focus\, creativity\, compassion and joy. John Kneedler will lead this program\, which is brought to you by the Friends of the Studio City Branch Library. \nEmail Emily at eaaronson@lapl.org for access via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor ADA accommodations\, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.\n\n\nPara ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA\, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento. \n\n\n  \nDate(s): \n\nSecond Fridays at 10 a.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\nOnline – Studio City Branch Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience: \n\n\nAdults \n\n\n\n\nCategory:\n\n\nHealth & Wellness \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE RESOURCES FOR ADULTS\n\nThe Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information\, ideas\, books and technology that enrich\, educate and empower every individual in our city’s diverse communities.   – Los Angeles Public Library Mission Statement \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Online Calendar Events\nSearch our on-line resources of all of our Adult & Senior Events in person and on-line HERE \n  \nOur world-class e-media providers offer free access to digital books\, music\, movies\, courses and more! To access content: \n\nClick on any provider below.\nEnter your library card number and PIN (or create an account\, if required).\nSearch their site to stream or download content!\n\nDon’t have a library card? Get an e-card to instantly enjoy digital content! \n\n\n\n\nQuick Links (Top Providers)\n\n\nE-BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS\n(view all providers) \n\nOverDrive \n\n\n\nHoopla\nMUSIC & PODCASTS\n(view all providers)\n\n\nFreegal\n\n\n\n Aloud\n\n\n\nHoopla\n\nONLINE LEARNING\n(view all providers)\n\n\nUniversal\n\n\nGale\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinkedIn Learning\n\nMOVIES\, TV & VIDEO\n(view all providers)\n\n\nHoopla\n\n\n\nKanopy\n\n\n\nDigitalia Film\n\n\nNEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES\n(view all providers)\n\n\nNY Times\n\n\nPressreader\n\nLANGUAGE LEARNING\n(view all providers)\n\n\nMango\n\n\nTransparent Language\n\n\n\nCell-Ed\n\n\n\nDigital Content Collections\nLAPL has specially curated free digital books\, videos and tutoring providers for many of our patrons\, including:  CHILDREN    STUDENTS    JOB SEEKERS    EN ESPAÑOL \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nApplying for a Library Card\n\n\nPhysical library cards are not being issued at this time. If you live in the County of Los Angeles\, you can get immediate access to our collections through an e-card. \ne-Card Registration – English \ne-Card Registration – Español \n  \n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlapl.org/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/mindful-meditation-for-adults/2021-12-10/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Public Library Online\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 the Family,Health and Fitness,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211212
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SUMMARY:ABC Mouse
DESCRIPTION:NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE!- @ Los Angeles Public Library Online\nABC Mouse— a learning app and website for children from the ages 2–8+\, gives access to 8\,500 exercises including math\, science\, health\, social studies\, art\, and music. ABC Mouse has an online educational program that makes learning fun\, energizing\, and interactive\, as it shows kids through books\, games\, tunes\, riddles\, recordings\, and the sky’s the limit from there. ABC Mouse is free of cost service for public libraries and schools. \n  \n \nABCmouse.com for Libraries gives kids free access through the entirety of the 16\,000 U.S. public libraries to the leading and most far-reaching internet learning asset for children ages 2 through 6+. Since the American Library Association reports that there are in excess of 300 million sessions yearly on internet-connected computers at U.S. public libraries\, this activity will fundamentally expand families’ capacity to access and utilize this significant educational program curriculum. The Step-by-Step Learning Path Presents the full ABCmouse.com curriculum in a carefully designed program of more than 850 exercises in ten levels. As your kid finishes each lesson\, they are guided to the next one and are propelled to continue learning by ABC Mouse’s Tickets and Rewards System. \n  \n \nThis is the most recent in a progression of Age of Learning’s Education Access Initiatives. \nWinner of various honors from national education\, parent\, and media associations\, ABCmouse.com offers an exceptionally captivating\, master-planned educational program for preschool\, pre-k\, kindergarten\, and beyond. With more than 3\,500 individual learning exercises and 450 exercises\, ABCmouse.com incorporates reading and language expressions\, math\, science\, social studies\, art\, and music\, to help children fabricate a solid establishment for academic achievement. \n  \n \nEffectively accessible to in excess of 140 library branches around the country in its pilot stage\, including all Los Angeles Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library branches\, ABCmouse.com for Libraries makes it brisk and simple for any open library to make a free record. When a library account is made\, any individual who visits www.ABCmouse.com from the library can get to the ABCmouse.com online educational plan. \nLibraries are now offering free ABC Mouse with your library card\, enabling you to have easy access to the curriculum offered on the website. \nAVAILABLE AT \n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlapl.org/abcmouse.com\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/abc-mouse-2/2021-12-12/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Public Library Online\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun 4 Kids,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211214
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SUMMARY:Holiday Recipes from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW- Los Angeles County Library Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s already the holidays and naturally turkey\, ham\, pumpkin spice\, and gingerbread are on everyone’s minds. \nAlong with creating the picture-perfect tablescape\, people look forward to spending time together gathered around the table exchanging stories and sharing laughs. \nWhile classics such as prime rib\, stuffing\, green bean casserole\, and cranberry sauce usually make an appearance among the spread\, there’s more to be discovered. Around the world\, people put their own spin on their festive meals. \nHere are holiday recipe ideas from around the world to add to your menu! \n  \n \nPecan-Orange Baklava Pie\nWith a name sounding just as delicious as it tastes\, this Pecan-Orange Baklava Pie will complement any additional desserts already on the menu. Flaky dough\, alongside a heaping amount of honey\, offers a dessert just as sweet as the holiday itself.\nSee the full recipe here. \n\n  \n \n\n\n\nCucumber Kimchi\nWhile you can’t go wrong with the classic sweet and savory flavors of the holidays\, surprising your guests with a kick of spice isn’t a bad idea. If the addition of spicy flavors isn’t enough\, it’s recommended to make this dish 4-5 days in advance. What’s better than eliminating dishes that require same-day prep?\nSee the full recipe here.\nIf you’re interested in learning more Korean recipes\, watch our virtual program Beyond Kimchi: An Introduction to Korean Cooking. \n  \n \nMaple Glazed Rutabaga\nWhile glazes are a popular addition to turkey dishes\, they pair well with a number of other items. Take Maple Glazed Rutabaga for example. Often overlooked\, maple syrup and butter give the root a flavor like no other\, making it the perfect side on any menu.\nSee the full recipe here. \n  \n \nHoliday Tamales\nDuring the holidays\, homemade tamales are a common tradition across many Mexican households. Whether they’re sweet and stuffed with fruits or savory and filled with vegetables or marinated meat\, holiday\nView a recipe here here or check out a Mexican cookbooks from our collection. \n  \n \nGhapama\nLooking for something to do with those pumpkins leftover from Halloween? This tasty dish which includes rice\, dried fruit\, and nuts\, is easy to make and looks beautiful on any dinner table.A common dish amongst Armenians during the holiday season\, ghapama is sure to be a dish your guests will enjoy as a side to your main entrée. The dish can be made vegan by substituting the butter with your choice of vegetable oil.\nSee the full recipe here. \n  \n \nWest African Peanut Stew\nSweet potatoes\, peanuts\, pinto beans\, ginger root and coriander are just a few of the flavorful ingredients that go into this comforting and mouth-watering vegan recipe.\nCheck out the full recipe  here or look for other inspirational recipes in our collection of cookbooks that represent cuisines across the African continent. \n  \n \nFilipino Rice Noodles\nPancit Bihon (Filipino Rice Noodles) is a noodle dish made with vegetables\, seafood\, and/or meat. It’s a popular dish served in the Philippines and commonly served at birthdays\, holidays\, and celebrations since noodles symbolize long life.\nTry this recipe here or view other delectable Filipino recipes by checking out a Filipino cookbook. \n  \n \nPotato Latkes\nSpruce up your potato side dish and try serving a batch of crispy potato latkes. Latkes are a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah.\nGive them a try and try this recipe here. The Library also has a host of Jewish cookbooks that are sure to open your eyes to a variety of traditional dishes that can be served all year round. \n  \n \nPeruvian Yuca Fries\nYuca\, a root vegetable native to South America\, is also known as cassava and manioc. This tropical root vegetable is a staple source of carbohydrate in many parts of Latin America and Asia. It’s easy to find yuca or cassava across many supermarkets and ethnic food stores. Try serving your yuca fries with a verdant Peruvian green dipping sauce.\nView the yuca fries recipe here and don’t forget to look up the recipe for aji verde sauce. For additional recipe ideas\, view our extensive selection of Latin American cookbooks here. \n  \n \nVegetable Pakora\nA common Indian snack\, vegetable pakora are crispy fried vegetable fritters made with gram flour\, spices\, and your choice of vegetables. If you’re looking for a flavorful appetizer recipe this holiday season\, these zesty morsels may be a crowd pleaser.\nView the recipe here and don’t forget to check out other Indian recipes in one of our Indian cookbooks. \nWhether you surprise your guests by incorporating one of these delicious dishes into your menu or stick with the classic turkey and gravy combo everyone knows and enjoys\, that post-turkey nap will hit the spot. \nIf you’re looking for more inspiration\, we offer a variety of cookbooks across our vast collection. Enjoy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://lacountylibrary.org/holiday-recipes/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/holiday-recipes/2021-12-13/
LOCATION:Los Angeles County Library Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking/ Food,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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SUMMARY:FREE COMPUTER SUPPORT
DESCRIPTION:LA PUBLIC LIBRARY- free with your Library Card\nCybernauts are trained computer aides that offer technology assistance\, computer support\, and mobile device support. \nConnect with a Cybernaut to: \n\nLearn how to use and borrow LAPL’s e-media\nSet up an email account\nOperate your tablet\, desktop\, or phone\nUse social media\nFind online information\nLearn about online safety\nLearn basic computer skills\n\nFor questions regarding library accounts\, including new applications and renewals please use our Ask a Librarian service. \n \nGet help with your tech needs\, connect with a Cybernaut\nConéctate con un Cybernaut y obtén ayuda con tus preguntas sobre tecnología\n  \n\n \nCall Us\nLlámanos al 213-228-7160 \n\n \nText Us\nEnvíanos un mensaje de texto al 213-510-2898 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChat with Us\n\n\nMonday – Friday\, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nLunes a viernes de 10 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlapl.org/cybernauts\n\n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/cybernauts/2021-12-15/
LOCATION:ALL LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CATEGORIES:Education,Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T210000
DTSTAMP:20221206T181144Z
CREATED:20221206T181144Z
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SUMMARY:Mario Kart After Dark
DESCRIPTION:EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT-Online – Atwater Village Branch Library\nJoin us Wednesday nights for Mario Kart After Dark. Email kgilliland@lapl.org for more information. \nTournament Code: 1376-1129-4251 \n\n  \nPROVIDED FREE by the\n \n\n\nTime: 8-9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Online – Atwater Village Branch Library\n\n\n\nAudience: Teens\n\n\nCategory: Games\n\nLanguage: English\n\n\nMORE RESOURCES FOR TEENS\n\nWelcome to Teen Web!\n\nWe are offering select services at 50 libraries across the city. Services may include quick browsing\, computer access\, pick up of holds and mobile printing orders\, checking out of materials inside libraries\, and Library To Go service. \nAs we continue our phased reopening\, we’re focused on creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone\, and we look forward to seeing you soon. \nLAUSD students are automatically assigned a Student Success Card. Don’t know your library card number or PIN? Fill out this form and we’ll look up that information. \n\nLA Teen’Scape\nTeen’Scape is the young adult department at the Central Library\, providing teens with a place of their own to work on computers\, study\, read\, and relax. \nTeen’Scape has a group study area\, and more than two dozen computers where teens can do research on library databases\, work on homework\, or access the internet. The department also has an outstanding collection that includes young adult fiction and nonfiction\, graphic novels\, manga\, test prep materials\, college and career guides\, Cliffs Notes\, classic literature\, popular magazines\, books on CD\, and DVDs. \nThe LAPL Teen Web is designed especially for teenagers and provides easy access to the library’s most useful online resources for middle and high school students as well as teen-oriented web links\, and homework help sites. \n\n\n\n\nApplying for a Library Card\n\n\nPhysical library cards are not being issued at this time. If you live in the County of Los Angeles\, you can get immediate access to our collections through an e-card. \ne-Card Registration – English \ne-Card Registration – Español \n  \nHaving trouble using your Student Success Card online? Try these tips!\nMake sure you are accessing our digital items either through our website (lapl.org) or using our name\, Los Angeles Public Library\, in the e-media app. Our name is very similar to the Los Angeles County Public Library\, so many people make that mistake. \nMake sure you are using your library card number (including “SSC” with no dashes or spaces) and PIN\, the last four digits of the telephone number in your account. It might be an older number than you expect. \nIf you still cannot log in\, please fill out the form below for assistance. \n\n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlapl.org/events\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/mario-kart-after-dark/2021-12-15/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Public Libraries Online\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Teens,Online/ Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T130000
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CREATED:20171020T023020Z
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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 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/how-to-meditate/2021-12-16/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T200000
DTSTAMP:20210714T094956Z
CREATED:20210319T075714Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THIRD THURSDAY- in Burbank (Now online)\nJoin us for our monthly\, Spirits in Rhythm Drum Circle – we are meeting ONLINE on Zoom! \nExplore the magic of rhythm through call & response\, deep listening & fun games for all!\nNo musical or drumming experience required. \n  \n\nIf you don’t have a drum\, a plastic water bottle or box will work – or find something around the house that shakes\, rattles\, jingles or thumps! \n  \nPlease pre-register for event link & password @\nhttps://www.meetup.com/spiritsinrhythm/ \n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/spirit-in-rhythm-drum-circle-2/2021-12-16/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, CA
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211218
DTSTAMP:20211210T093832Z
CREATED:20161014T231128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T093832Z
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SUMMARY:Borrow Movies & More
DESCRIPTION:BORROW MOVIES\, MUSIC\, eBOOKS & more\, 24/7 with your library card.\nHoopla free media streaming.  This groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library. Best of all\, its all FREE with your library card allowing you to borrow movies\, music\, audiobooks\, ebooks\, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer\, tablet\, or phone – and even your TV!  With no waiting\, titles can be streamed immediately\, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from\, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. With Hoopla\, the best movies and tv shows streaming free. Anytime. Anywhere. \n\n\n\n\n\n2004  (PG)  1h 39m \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCast: Tim Allen\, Jamie-Lee Curtis\, Dan Akroyd\n\n\n\nIn Christmas with the Kranks\, Tim Allen plays Luther Krank\, a man who decides to skip Christmas and all the surrounding trappings and go on a vacation with his wife Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis) instead. But when his daughter decides at the last minute to come home for the holiday\, he is forced to put Christmas back together.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable Web or Mobile\n\n\n\nYou can stream titles instantly through your desktop browser or our mobile app. If you use our mobile app\, you can also download titles to your device for offline playback later\, where Wi-Fi may be unavailable. Titles are automatically returned and removed from your device at the end of the lending period. \n  \n\n\n\n\nOur passion is the public library patron.\nHoopla free media streaming\, is the digital service of Midwest Tape\, a leading provider of entertainment media products and services: DVDs\, CDs\, audiobooks and shelf-ready solutions\, to public libraries across North America for over a quarter of a century. Our purpose has always been to partner with libraries in delivering the best content to patrons in the most streamlined manner possible. Through the years\, we’ve cultivated a growing passion for the evolving public library. \nHoopla digital builds on that passion by providing public libraries of all sizes the ability to offer patrons an enormous selection of digital video (movies and TV shows)\, music\, audiobooks\, ebooks and comics to their patrons. For these libraries\, we’ve pioneered a unique model that allows patrons to borrow content immediately\, removing artificial availability constraints and maximizing the power of digital content and Internet distribution. Technologically\, we focus on the latest browser\, phone\, tablet\, and TV products to deliver the best possible experience to our user – our passion – the public library patron. \n  \n\nGET STARTED HERE\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhoopladigital.com\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/hoopla-free-media-streaming-2021-12-17/
LOCATION:ALL LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CATEGORIES:Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Movies,Online/ Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211218T180000
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SUMMARY:DC JazzFest From Home Series
DESCRIPTION:EVERY SATURDAY @7PM DCJF YouTube channel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDC JazzFest From Home Series is a weekly event occurring every Saturday at 7 PM on the DCJF YouTube Channel and Facebook page that will feature never-before-seen footage of performances from year’s past as well as live-streamed shows from DCJF artist alums. Please make a contribution to the Artist Support Fund to directly support the featured artists and to help the DCJF Music Education Program as we continue to provide academic instruction to students around the DC metro area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe DC JazzFest\n(DCJF) organization provides enriching and entertaining jazz performances and programs that introduce students and adults from all walks of life to jazz; our nation’s singular original art form. DCJF presents a selection of the jazz genre’s most acclaimed artists as well as emerging artists\, and provides enhanced exposure for the rich treasure trove of musicians from the Washington\, DC area. Throughout the year\, DCJF nourishes the community with music education programs that extend our reach into underserved communities and enhance the quality of life for DC public and charter school students. Our signature programs are the annual DC JazzFest\, presented since 2005; the free-round\, year-round\, DCJF Education Program\, which gets kids “jazzed” about learning; the Fishman Embassy Series\, which showcases emerging and established artist; and DCJazzPrix\, our international jazz band competition. DC JazzFest has grown in size and stature each year. The 2019 DC JazzFest attracted a record-breaking 148\,459 attendees of all ages\, ethnicities and income levels. \nOur Mission\nThe mission of the DC JazzFest (DCJF)\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization\, is to:\n\nPresent internationally world-renowned and emerging artists in celebration of jazz;\nUnify diverse communities and enable connections between artists and audience year-round;\nAdvance jazz and music education by providing exciting\, adventurous and diverse musical experiences for audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the greater DC area as well as out-of-town visitors;\nProvide performance opportunities for DC-based jazz musicians; and\nHighlight DC as a major and vibrant center for jazz; and as a premier cultural destination\n\nOur signature programs are the annual DC JazzFest\, presented annually since 2004; the year-round DCJF Music Education Program\, established in 2008; the Charles Fishman Embassy Series\, established in 2012; and DC JazzPrix\, established in 2015. \n  \nFor additional DC JazzFest information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://dcjazzfest.org/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/dc-jazzfest-from-home-series/2021-12-18/
LOCATION:DCJF YouTube Channel\, Washington DC\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTSTAMP:20230309T042938Z
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SUMMARY:ABC Mouse
DESCRIPTION:NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE!- @ Los Angeles Public Library Online\nABC Mouse— a learning app and website for children from the ages 2–8+\, gives access to 8\,500 exercises including math\, science\, health\, social studies\, art\, and music. ABC Mouse has an online educational program that makes learning fun\, energizing\, and interactive\, as it shows kids through books\, games\, tunes\, riddles\, recordings\, and the sky’s the limit from there. ABC Mouse is free of cost service for public libraries and schools. \n  \n \nABCmouse.com for Libraries gives kids free access through the entirety of the 16\,000 U.S. public libraries to the leading and most far-reaching internet learning asset for children ages 2 through 6+. Since the American Library Association reports that there are in excess of 300 million sessions yearly on internet-connected computers at U.S. public libraries\, this activity will fundamentally expand families’ capacity to access and utilize this significant educational program curriculum. The Step-by-Step Learning Path Presents the full ABCmouse.com curriculum in a carefully designed program of more than 850 exercises in ten levels. As your kid finishes each lesson\, they are guided to the next one and are propelled to continue learning by ABC Mouse’s Tickets and Rewards System. \n  \n \nThis is the most recent in a progression of Age of Learning’s Education Access Initiatives. \nWinner of various honors from national education\, parent\, and media associations\, ABCmouse.com offers an exceptionally captivating\, master-planned educational program for preschool\, pre-k\, kindergarten\, and beyond. With more than 3\,500 individual learning exercises and 450 exercises\, ABCmouse.com incorporates reading and language expressions\, math\, science\, social studies\, art\, and music\, to help children fabricate a solid establishment for academic achievement. \n  \n \nEffectively accessible to in excess of 140 library branches around the country in its pilot stage\, including all Los Angeles Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library branches\, ABCmouse.com for Libraries makes it brisk and simple for any open library to make a free record. When a library account is made\, any individual who visits www.ABCmouse.com from the library can get to the ABCmouse.com online educational plan. \nLibraries are now offering free ABC Mouse with your library card\, enabling you to have easy access to the curriculum offered on the website. \nAVAILABLE AT \n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlapl.org/abcmouse.com\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/abc-mouse-5/2021-12-19/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Public Library Online\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun 4 Kids,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211221
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SUMMARY:Holiday Recipes from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW- Los Angeles County Library Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s already the holidays and naturally turkey\, ham\, pumpkin spice\, and gingerbread are on everyone’s minds. \nAlong with creating the picture-perfect tablescape\, people look forward to spending time together gathered around the table exchanging stories and sharing laughs. \nWhile classics such as prime rib\, stuffing\, green bean casserole\, and cranberry sauce usually make an appearance among the spread\, there’s more to be discovered. Around the world\, people put their own spin on their festive meals. \nHere are holiday recipe ideas from around the world to add to your menu! \n  \n \nPecan-Orange Baklava Pie\nWith a name sounding just as delicious as it tastes\, this Pecan-Orange Baklava Pie will complement any additional desserts already on the menu. Flaky dough\, alongside a heaping amount of honey\, offers a dessert just as sweet as the holiday itself.\nSee the full recipe here. \n\n  \n \n\n\n\nCucumber Kimchi\nWhile you can’t go wrong with the classic sweet and savory flavors of the holidays\, surprising your guests with a kick of spice isn’t a bad idea. If the addition of spicy flavors isn’t enough\, it’s recommended to make this dish 4-5 days in advance. What’s better than eliminating dishes that require same-day prep?\nSee the full recipe here.\nIf you’re interested in learning more Korean recipes\, watch our virtual program Beyond Kimchi: An Introduction to Korean Cooking. \n  \n \nMaple Glazed Rutabaga\nWhile glazes are a popular addition to turkey dishes\, they pair well with a number of other items. Take Maple Glazed Rutabaga for example. Often overlooked\, maple syrup and butter give the root a flavor like no other\, making it the perfect side on any menu.\nSee the full recipe here. \n  \n \nHoliday Tamales\nDuring the holidays\, homemade tamales are a common tradition across many Mexican households. Whether they’re sweet and stuffed with fruits or savory and filled with vegetables or marinated meat\, holiday\nView a recipe here here or check out a Mexican cookbooks from our collection. \n  \n \nGhapama\nLooking for something to do with those pumpkins leftover from Halloween? This tasty dish which includes rice\, dried fruit\, and nuts\, is easy to make and looks beautiful on any dinner table.A common dish amongst Armenians during the holiday season\, ghapama is sure to be a dish your guests will enjoy as a side to your main entrée. The dish can be made vegan by substituting the butter with your choice of vegetable oil.\nSee the full recipe here. \n  \n \nWest African Peanut Stew\nSweet potatoes\, peanuts\, pinto beans\, ginger root and coriander are just a few of the flavorful ingredients that go into this comforting and mouth-watering vegan recipe.\nCheck out the full recipe  here or look for other inspirational recipes in our collection of cookbooks that represent cuisines across the African continent. \n  \n \nFilipino Rice Noodles\nPancit Bihon (Filipino Rice Noodles) is a noodle dish made with vegetables\, seafood\, and/or meat. It’s a popular dish served in the Philippines and commonly served at birthdays\, holidays\, and celebrations since noodles symbolize long life.\nTry this recipe here or view other delectable Filipino recipes by checking out a Filipino cookbook. \n  \n \nPotato Latkes\nSpruce up your potato side dish and try serving a batch of crispy potato latkes. Latkes are a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah.\nGive them a try and try this recipe here. The Library also has a host of Jewish cookbooks that are sure to open your eyes to a variety of traditional dishes that can be served all year round. \n  \n \nPeruvian Yuca Fries\nYuca\, a root vegetable native to South America\, is also known as cassava and manioc. This tropical root vegetable is a staple source of carbohydrate in many parts of Latin America and Asia. It’s easy to find yuca or cassava across many supermarkets and ethnic food stores. Try serving your yuca fries with a verdant Peruvian green dipping sauce.\nView the yuca fries recipe here and don’t forget to look up the recipe for aji verde sauce. For additional recipe ideas\, view our extensive selection of Latin American cookbooks here. \n  \n \nVegetable Pakora\nA common Indian snack\, vegetable pakora are crispy fried vegetable fritters made with gram flour\, spices\, and your choice of vegetables. If you’re looking for a flavorful appetizer recipe this holiday season\, these zesty morsels may be a crowd pleaser.\nView the recipe here and don’t forget to check out other Indian recipes in one of our Indian cookbooks. \nWhether you surprise your guests by incorporating one of these delicious dishes into your menu or stick with the classic turkey and gravy combo everyone knows and enjoys\, that post-turkey nap will hit the spot. \nIf you’re looking for more inspiration\, we offer a variety of cookbooks across our vast collection. Enjoy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://lacountylibrary.org/holiday-recipes/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/holiday-recipes/2021-12-20/
LOCATION:Los Angeles County Library Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking/ Food,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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SUMMARY:Meditation for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:AVAILABLE ANYTIME ONLINE- Lake Shrine Self-Realization Fellowship\n\n\n\nMeditation for Beginners- Discover the peace and divine consciousness that meditation brings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn to Meditate (Video Instruction)\nBasic Instructions\nPreparing a Space for Meditation\nCorrect Posture\n\n  \n\n\n\nLearn to Meditate (Video Instruction)\nParamahansa Yogananda’s personal instructions on how to practice the science of Kriya Yoga meditation\, taken from the classes he gave for more than thirty years\, are presented in detail in the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. \nIn addition\, the Lessons provide his practical guidance and techniques for attaining balanced physical\, mental\, and spiritual well-being — the health\, healing\, success\, and harmony that yoga bestows in every aspect of life. These “how-to-live” principles are an absolutely essential component of any truly successful meditation practice. \nIf you have not yet enrolled for the Lessons\, you will find on these pages some basic instructions on how to meditate\, which you can use right away to begin experiencing the peace and communion with the Divine that meditation brings. \n\n\n\nA Beginner’s Meditation\n\n\n\nFurther Instruction on the Basics With Brother Achalananda\n\n\nWays to Deepen Your Meditation\n\n\n\nMore information about this CD \n\n\nMeditate with SRF members and friends from around the globe in the comfort of your own home\n\nJoin us for an online meditation at the SRF Online Meditation Center\n\nLearn more techniques for meditation in Paramahansa Yogananda’s Lessons for Home Study\n\n\n\n  \n\n \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\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://yogananda.org/a-beginners-meditation\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/meditation-for-beginners/2021-12-20/
LOCATION:Online\, Los Angeles
CATEGORIES:-Pacific Palisades,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Health and Fitness,Online/ Virtual
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SUMMARY:METALLICA MONDAY
DESCRIPTION:EVERY MONDAY at 5pm – @ Youtube & Facebook\nFree Metallica Monday Concert Livestream. Each Monday\, Metallica will be livestreaming a past concert in full. Each Monday\, they will post a new show. Check out all of the epic performances they’ll be bringing up from the vault. Tune in for free on Mondays at 5 PM PST/8 PM EDT to catch a complete Metallica show from the archives.  If you can’t join us tonight\, don’t worry\, the show will be available on-demand on our YouTube channel. \n  \n \n\nConnect To Free Metallica Monday Concert HERE!\n  \n  \n \nEVERY WEEK on Youtube & Facebook\nMetallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich\, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band’s fast tempos\, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding “big four” bands of thrash metal\, alongside Megadeth\, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica’s current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich\, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine (who went on to form Megadeth after being fired from the band) and bassists Ron McGovney\, Cliff Burton (who died in a bus accident in Sweden in 1986) and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. \n  \n \nMetallica earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and won critical acclaim with its first five albums. The band’s third album\, Master of Puppets (1986)\, was described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums. Its eponymous fifth album\, Metallica (1991)\, the band’s first to root predominantly in heavy metal\, appealed to a more mainstream audience\, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date\, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. \nMetallica\, like most of the music industry right now\, is off the road. To help fans pass the time\, they are introducing #MetallicaMondays. Each week the Free Metallica Monday Concert features a different live performance\, on their YouTube and Facebook page every Monday night at 5 PM pacific. \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nyoutube.com/Metallica Monday\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/free-metallica-monday-concert/2021-12-20/
LOCATION:youtube\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211222
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SUMMARY:LA Phil from The Bowl
DESCRIPTION:NEW EPISODES EACH WEEK- Streamed for Hollywood Bowl\nLA Philharmonic experiments with streaming a new web series shot at empty Hollywood Bowl. Audiences can go online to watch the LA Philharmonic perform at the Hollywood Bowl. Their new series is called SOUND/STAGE. \nThe LA Phil won’t hold live performances until at least June 2021. But you can now virtually watch them play at the Hollywood Bowl. The new series is called SOUND/STAGE. \n \nSOUND/STAGE is a new online collection of concert films and interviews\, essays\, and artwork that offer deeper insights into the music. Performances range from orchestral concerts featuring Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil to sets from Kamasi Washington\, Andra Day\, and Chicano Batman. \nEach week there’s a different program. Gustavo Dudamel conducts Gustav Mahler one week\, and Jazz composer Kamasi Washington performs another week. Other musicians include Chicano Batman and Andra Day. There’s also poetry\, dance\, film and conversations. \n\n\n\n\n\nBe The First To Know When New Episodes Drop\nGo to website below to sign up for advance notification of when the new episodes drop.  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the LA Phil\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRedefining what an orchestra can be\, the LA Phil is as vibrant as Los Angeles\, one of the world’s most open and dynamic cities. Led by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel\, this internationally renowned orchestra harnesses the transformative power of live music to build community\, foster intellectual and artistic growth\, and nurture the creative spirit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGustavo Dudamel \n\nGrammy®-winning symphonic and operatic conductor Gustavo Dudamel serves as Music & Artistic Director of the LA Phil. \n\nLEARN MORE \n\n\n\n\nLA Philharmonic\n\nLearn more about the performers in our internationally renowned orchestra. \n\nMEET THE ORCHESTRA \n\n\n\n \n\nLA Philharmonic’s Creative Collaborators\n\nIn addition to Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel\, the LA Phil’s direction comes from a collaborative team of creative leaders\, including the following remarkable artists. \n\nMEET THE TEAM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.soundstage.laphil.com/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/stream-la-philharmonic-from-the-bowl/2021-12-21/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211223T123000
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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 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/how-to-meditate/2021-12-23/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211224
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SUMMARY:PEACOCK: NBC Universal FREE!
DESCRIPTION:THE BEST OF NBC UNIVERSAL– Stream Free Online\nIntroducing Peacock TV. The New Streaming Service from NBC Universal is FREE as a bird. Now on Roku! \n  \n \nFame\, identity\, Corvettes — Angelyne\, the self-proclaimed Rorschach test in pink\, takes over Los Angeles billboards in the mid-1980s as an enigmatic blonde bombshell\, ushering in the era of famous-for-being-famous influencer culture. \nStarring Emmy Rossum\, Martin Freeman\, Alex Karpovsky \n\nPeacock is the new premium streaming service run by NBCUniversal. It was released in mid-2020 under the ownership of Comcast. It’s home to exemplary and ongoing shows from NBCUniversal’s different transmission and cable networks\, alongside films from Universal Pictures\, Dreamworks Animation\, and Focus Features.  \nThe service will act as an all-inclusive resource for NBC Universal content and will flaunt a noteworthy library of NBC comedies and shows\, live games\, and new unique content.  \n \nNBC’s Peacock TV \nhas a wide range of price and streaming plans. Peacock has three levels of service: Free\, Premium\, and Premium Plus. The Free level has a subset of the content of the upper two levels and focuses on its clients with advertising. The middle level\, Peacock Premium\, has advertising too yet gives the full library of content. In both advertisement upheld levels\, ads are restricted to five minutes out of every hour. The upper level\, Peacock Premium Plus\, gives the full library without promotions or adverts. Peacock Free is accessible at no charge to all U.S. clients. Peacock Premium is accessible as a month to month membership and is also included in certain services from TV service providers including Xfinity and Cox.  \n  \n \nPeacock TV is unusual and unique among its rivals in that it has a free plan. It additionally stands out among the harvest of new services in that it’ll have live games and news; a large portion of the most current real-time features are centered solidly around video-on-demand amusement along the lines of Netflix.  \nUp until now\, Peacock has joined by 22 million accounts till the end of  September. That incorporates individuals who enlisted with Peacock when it turned out to Comcast pay-TV clients in April\, just as new individuals who’ve joined since its public release on July 15.  \n  \n \nThanks to the free plan\, it doesn’t cost anything to give it a shot for yourself. On the off chance that you love NBC’s way of programming or you need more huge named movies to stream – and particularly if Netflix has spoiled you into despising ads- you may wind up paying for one more streaming service.  \n  \n \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \npeacocktv.com/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/angelyne-peacock-tv/2021-12-24/
LOCATION:Online\, Los Angeles
CATEGORIES:Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Movies,Online/ Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211225
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SUMMARY:Classical Music with Vision
DESCRIPTION:AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE– Provided by the Los Angeles Public Library\n  \n \nThe Nutcracker Sweeties- Premiere December 24\, 2021\nThe Nutcracker Sweeties\, Sir David Bintley’s joyous creation to Duke Ellington’s jazz version of The Nutcracker Suite\, was first performed in 1996. Here is a selection of photos of the original cast who brought his imagination to life almost a quarter of a century ago. \n\n  \nMedici.tv is the world’s premier resource for classical music programming: stunning live events from the world’s most prestigious halls\, plus thousands of concerts\, operas\, ballets\, and more in our VOD catalogue! \nIt boasts a catalog of over 1\,800 videos including concerts\, ballets\, operas\, documentaries\, master classes\, behind-the-scenes footage\, and artist interviews. Each year\, a selection of exclusive events are broadcast live from the world’s most prestigious concert halls\, opera houses\, festivals\, and competitions at medici.tv. Replays are available on-demand after the event. \n\n3\,500 musical works filmed from the 1940’s through to the present day\n2\,700 films including concerts\, operas\, ballets\, documentaries\, and master classes\nOver 150 live events streamed every year from the world’s most prestigious venues\n\nMedici.tv is free and easy to access with your library card and Pin\nCONNECT HERE\n  \n \n  \nMedic.tv is the Leading Video Resource in Classical Music\, Opera\, and Dance\n \nThe best live events\nMore than 100 live events are broadcast each year\, in partnership with the world’s most prestigious venues\, opera houses\, festivals and competitions: Berliner Philharmoniker\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra\, New York Philharmonic\, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\, Carnegie Hall\, Bolshoi Theater\, Opéra national de Paris\, NCPA\, Glyndebourne Festival\, Lucerne Festival\, Verbier Festival\, Salzburg Festival\, International Tchaikovsky Competition\, International Chopin Piano Competition\, Plácido Domingo’s Operalia Competition… \n\n\nThe largest on demand library of classical music\nmedici.tv’s library features over 1\,800 programs (3\,000 original works)\, including: \n\nconcerts and archived historical concerts;\noperas;\nballets;\ndocumentaries\, artist portraits and educational programs;\nmaster classes.\n\n\n\nAn international platform available on all devices\nOur commitment to classical music has helped us gather a community of music lovers from 182 countries! medici.tv is available in English and French on all screens: PC\, Mac\, mobiles\, tablets (iOs and Android) and television via AirPlay or Chromecast. \n\n\nClassical music’s greatest artists are on medici.tv\nMartha Argerich\, Daniel Barenboim\, Khatia Buniatishvili\, Natalie Dessay\, Joyce DiDonato\, Plácido Domingo\, Gustavo Dudamel\, Renée Fleming\, Valery Gergiev\, Janine Jansen\, Jonas Kaufmann\, Evgeny Kissin\, Lang Lang\, Elisabeth Leonskaja\, Riccardo Muti\, Kent Nagano\, Anna Netrebko\, Yannick Nézet-Séguin\, Gianandrea Noseda\, Sir Simon Rattle\, Anoushka Shankar\, Yuri Temirkanov\, Rolando Villazón\, Yuja Wang… but also Claudio Abbado\, Leonard Bernstein\, Maria Callas\, Glenn Gould\, Nikolaus Harnoncourt\, Herbert von Karajan\, Yehudi Menuhin… \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nedu-medici-tv.ezproxy.lapl.org/en/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/the-nutcracker-sweeties/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Public Library Online\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Education,Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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