Pluto TV
2021-05-04, 2021-05-20, 2021-06-01 | Online event
IT’S FREE TV! App or Online
What is Pluto TV? Well let’s see. We could pen a historical essay about our 2013 origins.

We could toss around numbers like 100s of channels, 200+ content partners, and 26+ million viewers. We could even drone on about our huge library of on-demand content which spans across all genres of movies, news, TV shows, sports, documentaries, and blah blah blahhh…
But why complicate things when Pluto TV is, at its core, really simple?
All you really need to know is… it’s free of passwords, it’s free of payments, and it’s free of all those Friday night spats about what to watch.
Pluto TV is a free live-stream television and on-demand video service from ViacomCBS.

So just lean back. Drop in and enjoy the show. It’s free.

What will I Find on Pluto TV?

LIVE TV

Blockbuster Movies

Comedy

Cult Classics

Kids & Family Friendly Programing

Sports

News

Latino

Watch on your
Smart TV, Streaming Devices, Mobile App, Desktop App or Watch On The Web

Owned by ViacomCBS, Pluto TV is a live-TV streaming service, not entirely unlike Sling TV and such competitors as DirecTV Now, Hulu+ Live TV, or other similar services. But unlike those services which offer streaming access to channels you’d find on cable TV, Pluto TV offers free content mainly curated from what’s already available online. Pluto TV launched in 2014 and picked up steam fairly quickly making it the largest free TV streaming service in the U.S.
You’re not going to find standard TV channels, though some are represented via their web counterparts, especially news outlets. Those include familiar names like Bloomberg, Cheddar, CNBC, MSNBC, CBSN, and many others. As of April 2019, it also includes CNN, though not the full, live CNN you get on cable. Instead, the CNN channel features a curated playlist of short-form digital content from CNN’s anchors and reporters. Featured clips are oriented toward lifestyle and culture, climate change, the environment, and original CNN investigations and interviews. A similar channel for NBC called NBC News Now arrived in February 2020. Other recent additions to Pluto include CMT, Kevin Hart’s Laugh out Loud, and Red Bull TV, plus a handful of new themed channels in Celebrity, Reality, and Lives, the perfect cocktail for pop culture and reality TV enthusiasts.
Sports coverage is less conventional — you’re not going to find the likes of ESPN here. Instead, you’ll find choices like Fight, World Poker Tour, Impact Wrestling, a dedicated Sports News network, Glory Kickboxing, and the Big Sky Network. DAZN recently signed a deal to provide an original weekly series on Pluto TV, and there’s potential for that partnership to expand down the line. Pluto has recently added an official PGA Tour channel with 24/7 coverage of one of golf’s biggest tournaments.
In the Entertainment section, there are reruns of reality and documentary shows alongside episodes of Dennis the Menace, Thunderbirds, and other older TV shows. Among those various channels, you’ll also find Wipeout, a network that only shows reruns of the popular game show and various iterations from different countries, as well as Nosey, which shows reruns of The Jerry Springer Show and The Maury Show, among others. Meanwhile, the Curiosity section features Science TV, Docu TV, Xive TV, and even a NASA live stream. New additions include Pluto TV Sitcoms, offering a selection of older comedies like 3rd Rock from the Sun and The Lucy Show, and a Spanish-language channel called Pluto TV Cine.

For additional information, visit the Pluto TV website @
pluto.tv

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Helen’s Cycles- Beginner Road Ride
2021-05-04 07:45 - 11:00, 2021-06-01 07:45 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Helen’s Cycles- Santa Monica, 2501 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
EVERY 1st SUNDAY- Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica

Helen’s Cycles hosts great local rides, that really bring our community together. Check the schedule below for the date and location that works best for you. We have beginner, intermediate and advanced level rides.
Note that there are road, off-road and MTB ride options. Bring an appropriate bike in good working order, fluids and a helmet. Recommended accessories include: spare tube, inflation, energy food and cash. Rides are subject to change, please check the ride updates on Facebook for the most current information. No parking in Helen’s Cycles parking lots. Please be courteous of our neighbors when you arrive. Rides leave from Helen’s Cycles location, except as noted.
See shop ride schedules here on Facebook.

RIDE INFO:

First Sunday of the Month
Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica/TriFit – beginner road ride
Route: Local canyons such as Mandeville or Amalfi
Meet: Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica
Gather: 7:45 AM
Rollout: 8:00 AM
Get Directions

Details for Every Ride
All riders need to be:

comfortable riding in a group
able to ride 14-22 mph on the flats
on road bikes w/ clip-in pedals only – no hybrids
comfortable riding 3+ hours

Be sure to bring extra CO2 and tubes in case of flats and don’t forget to charge your daytime running lights and your bike computer!
For rides starting at the shop: please be quiet and courteous for our neighbors when you arrive for the ride. There is plenty of extended meter parking on the street; please no parking in the Helen’s Cycles parking lot.

Other Rides Include:

Every Friday
I.Martin Bicycles Coffee Ride
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/6015113
Meet: I. Martin Bicycles
Gather 6:45 AM
Rollout 7:00 AM
Get Directions

First Saturday of the Month

Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica – intermediate road ride
A different ride each month in 2020! All rides start and finish at Santa Monica Brew Works, Helen’s Cycles’s ride partner!
Meet: Santa Monica Brew Works
Gather 7:45 AM
Rollout 8:00 AM
Get Direction

Third Sunday of the Month
Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica/TriFit – beginner road ride
Route: Local canyons such as Mandeville or Amalfi
Meet: Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica
Gather: 7:45 AM
Rollout: 8:00 AM
Get Directions

Call Adam or Mike with questions: (310) 829-1836

For additional information, visit the website @
helenscycles.com/local-rides-events

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The Broad Museum- DTLA
2021-05-04 11:00 - 17:00 | The Broad, 221 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
FREE TUE – SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA
The Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide.
By actively building a dynamic collection that features in-depth representations of influential contemporary artists and by advancing education and engagement through exhibitions and diverse public programming, the museum enriches, provokes, inspires, and fosters appreciation of art of our time.

The Broad was founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, the museum offers free general admission and presents an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience engagement. The Broad is home to 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is one of the world’s leading collections of postwar and contemporary art.

The Broad from Home
The Broad is committed to inspiring and fostering an appreciation of contemporary art through our digital initiatives. Experience #TheBroadFromHome to find inspiration through music, poetry, performance, workshops, and conversations centered around the Broad collection.
Overview
Performances
Talks & Conversations
Artist Spotlight
Family Art Workshops
More Online Programs

The Broad Collection
Eli and Edythe Broad have been building their collection of postwar and contemporary art over the last 50 years. With a belief that the greatest art collections are built when the art is being made, the Broads took to collecting art of their own time.
The Broad is home to 2,000 works in the Broad collection by more than 200 artists, and is one of the world’s leading collections of postwar and contemporary art. The collection features in-depth holdings of influential contemporary artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Bradford, Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Yayoi Kusama, Kerry James Marshall, Julie Mehretu, Takashi Murakami, Robert Rauschenberg, Ed Ruscha, Cindy Sherman, Cy Twombly, Andy Warhol, and more, plus an ever-growing representation of younger artists.

View Our Collection Here

In Under the Table, 1994, the viewer is both in the world of imaginary giants and in the world of remembered childhood. Fusing Alice in Wonderland with the Duchampian tradition of the readymade, Artist Robert Therrien constructs a doppelganger from an everyday object, both displaying his visual wit and actualizing literary or imaginative fantasy in three-dimensional space. The table exudes an extraordinary aura, compelling one to walk underneath the table and conjuring the physical memory of being under the table of one’s childhood home. Complicated and powerful, the work offers fresh ideas of what a table, sculpture, and memory can mean.

Using the recognizable form of a balloon twisted into the shape of a dog, Koons has frozen a moment in time, exaggerating both scale and material.
Balloon Dog (Blue) is literal and abstract. When standing close to it, one’s own distorted reflection bends around smooth pert curves.

General Admission is Free
The Broad requires all visitors must reserve timed tickets in advance. Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge.

Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday – Friday: 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.

For additional information, visit the website @
www.thebroad.org

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NASA Stem @ Home
2021-05-05 | Online event
THE UNIVERSE ONLINE @ nasa.gov
NASA 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.

In NASA STEM Engagement, we deliver tools for young Americans and educators to learn and succeed. We seek to:

Create unique opportunities for students and the public to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery.
Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA people, content, and facilities.
Strengthen public understanding by enabling powerful connections to NASA’s mission and work.

NASA STEM at home will provide your children.

Play and Learn

Videos

Interactive Multimedia

Posters

Read About It

Mobile Apps

Image Galleries

Hands-on Activities

As your child grows, NASA at Home grows with him.
Games they can play.
Projects they can build.
Things they can make
And strength training like an astronaut.

As your child prepares for their future, NASA is by their side with programs like

Latest Opportunities for High School Students
NASA Calls on Gamers, Citizen Scientists to Help Map World’s Corals
Short Film Contest
and more

To 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.

For additional information, visit the website @
nasa.gov/specials/nasaathome

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Story Time Online
2021-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-05-19 10:00 - 10:30 | Los Angeles Public Library Online, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
EVERY TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY- @10am Youtube & Facebook Live Stream

Online Storytime for Kids is brought to you each week by the Los Angeles Public Library. Listen, move, play, and sing along with librarians from all over Los Angeles! Keep an eye out for some special guest appearances too.

Online Storytime Streams live on LAPL Facebook and YouTube @10am

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Storytime is the Heart and Soul of the Children’s Library
Making reading a fun activity through story time helps to encourage “print motivation”- i.e. the association of story-telling with excitement to develop the idea of reading as a pleasure and not a chore. LAPL Story Time Online as an event can foster a sense that the library is a special place, helping instill in your child(ren) a lifelong love for your local public library. Toddler Story time is not just a fun library activity, but the beginning of what can be a beautiful relationship for your child and your local public library.

LAPL Online Storytime, occurs in many LAPL branches everyday.
So check out online, the schedule of ALL the LAPL Story Time Online around this week at the link below.

Additional Classes available daily online including
Mondays
Science at Home @9:30am Join Ms. Denice for a cool, easy science project you can do at home! Join our session on Facebook.
Kids Dance Party 10:30am Let’s get our bodies moving! Join us for a Zoom dance party led by Miss Danielle. Ages 2-10.

Tuesdays
Virtual Arts & Crafts for Kids 11am Join us via Facebook or Instagram every Tuesday for fun arts and crafts for kids to do at home!
Bark: Read to the Dogs @2pm Join our BARK volunteer dog Summer via Zoom. You can practice reading or just hang out.

Wednesdays
STEAMy Wonderful Wednesdays @1pm Join the North Hollywood Regional Branch via Facebook or Instagram for a new STEAM project each week!
La hora de cuentos en pijama @6pm Acompáñanos en Instagram Live de @laplenespanol para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en español con las pijamas puestas.

Thursdays
Author Scoop @3pm We’ll be serving up an afternoon treat on the Studio City Branch Instagram Live account! Join us Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. PDT for bite-sized interviews with authors.

Fridays
Yoga Storytime @10:30am Join us for yoga poses, a story and a mindfulness exercise in this family-friendly storytime. For ages 3-7 but all are welcome. Email ddyer@lapl.org for link to Zoom session.
Aida’s Artful Adventures @4pm Join Aida for arts-related activities, such as crafts, dances and jokes, via Durant Branch Library’s Instagram and Facebook.

Saturdays
Zumba for Kids 10:30am Kids can Zumba with Lula and Bianca via Zoom, the video conferencing app that will allow you to feel like you’re dancing right along with her.

and many many more.

For additional information, visit the website @
lapl.org/storytimes-our-home-yours

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LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
2021-05-06 15:00 - 20:00 | Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 est Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States
KIDS UNDER 12 FREE- Long Beach
The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) was founded in 1950 as a municipal art center for the city of Long Beach. Since its inception, the Museum has been housed in the historic 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House. In 1957, the Anderson House was designated as the Long Beach Museum of Art, at which time the Museum began acquiring a permanent collection.
In 1977, the Museum was honored with accreditation by the American Association of Museums, which it has since maintained. Since 1986, the Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation has managed the Museum, governed by a Board of Trustees. In 2000, the Museum completed a restoration of the historic residence and constructed a new two-story exhibition pavilion (in 2015 the pavilion was renamed the Hartman Pavilion). Since then, the Museum has offered diverse and compelling exhibitions, which has resulted in increased visitors and program attendance.

The Museum’s permanent collection is diverse with more than 3,200 works encompassing 300 years of American and European art in all media. Highlights from the collection include furniture by Charles and Ray Eames, ceramics by Beatrice Wood, and sculptures by Claire Falkenstein, George Rickney and Peter Voulokos; Early 20th Century European Modernist paintings by Vasily Kandinsky, Alexej Jawlensky and others from the Milton Wichner Collection; and contemporary artists such as James Jean, Sherrie Wolf, and Sandow Birk whose paintings have recently been added to the collection.
Since 1951, exhibitions presented by the Museum have been varied with shows ranging from individual artists to specific types of art. Some of the notable highlights include: The Artful Teapot: 20th Century Expressions from the Kamm Collection; Architecture for Dogs; Frank E. Cummings III: Jeweled Harmony in Wood; Masterworks: Defining a New Narrative; and Vitality And Verve: Transforming The Urban Landscape.

The Museum also offers a myriad of nearly free educational programs for both children and adults including KidsVisions, a visual arts curriculum, which serves all 5th grades students from the Long Beach Unified School District.
The Long Beach Museum of Art and the KidsVisions Arts Education Program is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

Claire’s Restaurant
Claire’s is located on the beautifully landscaped campus of the Long Beach Museum of Art and offers oceanfront dining, seasonal libations & more!
For reservations call 562-439-2119 Hours Thur 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-3pm, Sat & Sun 11am-3pm, Happy hour Thur 3pm-8pm. View menu
Hours
Thursday – Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Closed: Monday – Wednesday
Admission
LBMA Members FREE
General: $12
Student/Senior: $10
Children: (12 and under) FREE

For additional information, visit the website @
lbma.org

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National Geographic KIDS online
2021-05-07 | CA, United States
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.

At National Geographic KIDS online
you’ll find games, videos, fun facts from other countries and cool information about animals and pets!

One of publishing’s greatest resources, now online for kids.
Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8. Stunning photos and in-depth stories of Earth’s peoples and wildlife

While 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.
Teachers 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.

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW

Parents 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

National 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.
We 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.
National 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.
About the National Geographic Society
The 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.

For additional information, visit the website @
kids.nationalgeographic.com

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Borrow A Chromebook & Hotspot
2021-05-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Los Angeles County Library Online, CA, United States
3 WEEK CHROMEBOOK & HOTSPOT LOANS- Los Angeles County Libraries

Borrow a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot to access the internet.

You can now checkout a Google Chromebook and Wireless Hotspot for 3 weeks, from any Los Angeles County Library Sidewalk Service FREE! Do you know anyone without internet or a computer at home who would benefit from borrowing them—to apply for jobs, access homeschooling resources, or simply stay connected to information?
You can now check out a kit with a Chromebook and wireless hotspot to access the internet (plus chargers) inside a handy carrying case, from any Sidewalk Service location.
Please call any Sidewalk Service location to place a hold on a Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kit. Borrow for 3 weeks, with the option to renew, if available.
Please note: Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kits require a full access card to check out. Call your nearest Sidewalk Service location for details about signing up or upgrading your digital card.
Funding for this project has been provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can check out a Chromebook kit?
Adults with a standard adult library card in good standing will be able to check out a Chromebook kit at a participating library.

2. How do I check out a Chromebook kit?
Requests for Chromebook kits can be made using our online catalog or over the phone, like any of our other materials. At this time requests are site-specific and can only be placed at libraries offering the service (listed above). Call a library offering the service to arrange a same-day checkout, if kits are available.

3. When can I pick up my Laptop & Hotspot?
Call the owning library and arrange to pick up your kit during Sidewalk Service hours.

4. How long can I keep the Laptop & Hotspot Loan? Can I renew?
The kits can be borrowed for 3 weeks. If no other customers are on the waiting list, the checkout can be renewed up to 3 times. The renewal needs to be made before your checkout period ends.

5. How do I return the Chromebook Kit?
Chromebooks must be returned in person to the owning library during Sidewalk Service hours. They cannot be returned in the bookdrop. They cannot be returned to any library other than the one where the kit was checked out. Please call the owning library to arrange a drop-off time and call again once at the library to alert staff. Staff will bring out a box labeled Laptop Return to the Sidewalk Service table. You’ll be instructed to remove all items – the Chromebook, the wireless hotspot, and both charging cables – from the carrying case. Put the case into the box first, on the bottom, and then put all other items in on top. Staff will check the box to make sure all items are inside and that they look fine. All items will be quarantined for 4 days and confirmed to be working properly before being checked in. Staff will contact you if there are any questions or concerns. Please remember that the loan will still show on your account until the quarantine and check-in process is complete.

6. Are there late fees?
Late fees will be assessed the same as all other library materials. The Chromebook will become disabled once the loan period has ended.

7. Will I be charged if the Chromebook is damaged while in my possession? How much?
Yes, fees will depend on the type of damage.

8. Will my documents stay on the Chromebook after I return it?
All documents are deleted once the Chromebook is shut down. This will happen even during your 3-week checkout period, so we advise you to back up your documents on a flash drive or in Google Docs if you are working on something you want to keep.

9. What programs will be included on the Chromebook?

Adobe Acrobat Reader
DocuSign
Google Calendar
Google Drive/Docs
Skype
WordPress
Internet

10. Does the Chromebook include the internet?
A wireless hotspot device is included when you check out the Chromebook. This will give you access to the internet.

11. I don’t have a printer. Can I print things through the library?
Yes, you can use our Wi-Fi printing service on the borrowed Chromebook and send your documents wirelessly to any library that offers Sidewalk Service.

12. Will library staff provide an orientation on the technology when I check it out?
A basic instruction sheet will be provided explaining how to turn on and connect the equipment. If you have further questions, please call your local library.

13. I am not good with computers. Will Library staff help me use the Chromebook or answer technical questions?
Library staff is able to provide basic help with your computer—like how to turn it on, connect the wireless hotspot, or how to locate programs. For help, please call your local library.

Receive immediate, unlimited, and free access to LA County Library’s online resources,
including eBooks and audiobooks, movie and TV streaming, and music downloads. Your Digital Library Card also gives you the ability to place holds and check out 3 physical items from the library at a time. Digital Cards cannot check out a Laptop & Hotspot Loan kit. You may call any Sidewalk Service location and schedule an appointment to get a full access card, or upgrade an existing Digital Library Card. The Digital Library Card is available to residents of Los Angeles County, ages 18 and over. If you already have a regular full-access library card, you do not need to sign up for a Digital Library Card. Complete the application below and you will receive your card number and PIN via email.

For additional information, visit the website @
lacountylibrary.org/laptop

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Comedy On The Patio
2021-05-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Verdugo Bar, 3408 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles, CA, 90065, United States
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT @ The Verdugo Bar
Friendship Buddies Comedy Show is a stand-up comedy showcase featuring the best comics in Los Angeles. Join us EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT on the patio at VERDUGO BAR. Starting at 8PM, come enjoy comedy & craft beer & cocktails & of course friendship!

For more information and lineups follow us online:
TWITTER
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK

Friendship Buddies Comedy Show
is produced by Aaron Hertzog and Blake Wexler

BEER, BOOZE, AND BEATS IN GLASSELL PARK…

Glassell Park is home to a craft beer bar that knows how to please a crowd. Verdugo is stocked with 22 taps, plus some rare beer finds, and a full bar with an extensive collection of whiskey, tequila, and other spirits. House infused cocktails and specialty boozed up slushies offer patrons even more drinking options to enjoy among the original 1930’s elements of the comfortably lit interior lounge and large rustic outdoor beer garden. You’ll want to grab some friends and gather around the picnic tables on its spacious outdoor patio as the DJ spins some beats.

Verdug0 Bar also hosts
Monday Movie Nights 9pm Screening cult classics on the patio
Tuesday Trivia 7:30pm Grab a friend…it’s FREE to play! Win prizes!
Vinyl Wednesdays 6pm Got vinyl? Need vinyl? Just wanna hear vinyl? Check out the weekly vinyl record swap and play!

Thursday Vegan Nights 6-10pm Weekly Vegan Pop-Up featuring Vegatinos & Madame Shugah

Friday Night School 9pm Beat Junkie Institute of Sound DJs on the decks!

For additional information, visit the website @
instagram.com/friendshipbuds/

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THE HAMMER MUSEUM
2021-05-11 11:00 - 20:00 | Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
FREE FOR GOOD! Westwood Village
The Hammer Museum champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations, and inspire change.

The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide significant insight into some of the most pressing cultural, political, and social questions of our time. We share the unique and invaluable perspectives that artists have on the world around us.
A vibrant intellectual and creative nexus, the Hammer is fueled by dynamic exhibitions and programs—including lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances—that spark meaningful encounters with art and ideas.
And through our unwavering commitment to free admission and free public programs, the Hammer is open for all and FREE FOR GOOD.

A BIGGER, BETTER HAMMER MUSEUM

If oil magnate Armand Hammer were alive today, he might marvel that the museum he launched in Westwood before his death in 1990 has evolved into one of the most forward-focused art institutions in Los Angeles. After all, the museum was originally designed to house his fine collection of old-master paintings and drawings, as well as works on paper by Honoré Daumier and his 19th-century contemporaries.

But in the ensuing decades, as the art world has continued to evolve, so has Los Angeles — and so has the Hammer Museum, which is now a part of the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture. In 1994, UCLA assumed management and operations of the museum, and the Hammer kept its original purpose but also expanded its mission. Today, the Hammer has a wide reputation for innovation and for showcasing new artists.

New Contemporary Gallery

“L.A. has become a hotbed of contemporary art and artists,” says Ann Philbin, the museum’s director since 1999, “and the Hammer has become a premier institution where they are shown.”

4th-Floor-Offices

Under Philbin’s leadership, the museum has expanded its collections and programs, including establishing the Hammer Projects series of exhibitions and installations featuring local, national and international emerging artists. It also launched the Made in L.A. biennial, now in its fourth edition. Through these and other innovations, the Hammer has quadrupled its attendance to about 250,000 a year.

Lindbrook Terrace

Meanwhile, Occidental Petroleum, which occupied the adjoining building, relocated to Houston, Texas. So the Hammer has begun a major, multiyear expansion that will take the museum far into the 21st century.
Earlier this year, the Hammer announced a $180 million capital campaign. Almost half of those funds will be used to expand gallery and other public spaces, while the rest will go toward exhibitions, programming and an endowment. The museum has already raised more than $130 million, including $30 million from L.A. philanthropists Lynda and Stewart ’59, J.D. ’62 Resnick and $20 million from Hammer board chair Marcy Carsey.

Annex

The renovations and additions being designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture, who was commissioned in 2000 to create the museum’s 2003 master plan, include:
• A newly designed entrance at Wilshire and Westwood boulevards to maximize the museum’s visual presence at one of the nation’s busiest intersections. In the coming years, the museum will also benefit from a planned Metro Purple Line station across Wilshire.
• More than 10,000 square feet of additional exhibition space for contemporary art.
• New permanent collection galleries and a study room for the Grunwald Center Collection.
• 20,000 square feet of enhanced public spaces, including a new restaurant.
• A new and more accessible Hammer Store.

2nd Floor B Side

In all, the expansion will provide 60 percent more gallery space for exhibitions. The museum will remain open during construction, and admission will continue to be free. “We’re accessible to everyone, and that keeps people coming back,” Philbin says. “L.A. has been growing as one of the world’s most exciting cultural creative communities, and the museum has grown alongside it.”

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HISTORY OF THE HAMMER MUSEUM
The Hammer Museum opened to the public in November 1990. Founded by Dr. Armand Hammer, former Chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation, the Museum was designed by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes. Financed by Occidental, the Museum was built adjacent to the Corporation’s international headquarters in Westwood. At that time, the Museum featured galleries for Dr. Hammer’s collections — old master paintings and drawings, and a collection of works on paper by Honore Daumier and his contemporaries — as well as galleries for traveling exhibitions. Dr. Hammer passed away in December 1990, three weeks after the opening of the Museum leaving many spaces unfinished.
In 1992, the Museum began negotiations with its neighbor, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), to assume the management and operations of the institution. In April 1994, the partnership with UCLA was finalized and the following year the University relocated its collections and the staff of the Wight Art Gallery and the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts to the Hammer. The Museum also assumed responsibility for the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, located at the north end of the UCLA campus.
Henry Hopkins, then director of the Wight gallery and professor in the Department of Art, became director of the Museum until his retirement in 1998. In 1999 Ann Philbin was named director and has developed a strong and original institutional identity and built a national and international reputation for thematic contemporary exhibitions, scholarly historical exhibitions, and contemporary artists’ projects. During her tenure the Hammer has formed a Hammer Contemporary Collection which now holds over 2,000 artworks. In addition, Philbin has overseen substantial renovations to the museum’s building, including the completion of the 300-seat Billy Wilder Theater and museum café. With Philbin’s direction, the museum instituted the internationally acclaimed Hammer Projects, a series of more than one hundred contemporary exhibitions and installations featuring local, national, and international emerging artists. Philbin also created a series of dynamic public programs which are core to the Hammer’s identity and regularly feature many of the most influential authors, artists, and creative thinkers of our time.

Hours
The museum is open every day, except Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admission to all exhibitions and public programs is free and open to the public. Free admission to the Hammer Museum is made possible through the generosity of Erika J Glazer and Brenda R. Potter.

For additional information, visit the website @
hammer.ucla.edu

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THE GETTY VILLA
2021-05-12 10:00 - 17:30, 2021-05-17 10:00 - 17:30 | The Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
FREE EVERYDAY- off PCH in Malibu

The Getty Villa houses the J. Paul Getty Museum’s collection.This collection antiquities includes over 1,200 works are on view in 23 galleries devoted to the permanent collection along with five additional galleries for changing exhibitions. There are objects dating from 6,500 B.C. to A.D. 400.
The Getty Villa offers an incomparable setting for the study and enjoyment of the arts. The Villa weaves together art, performances, family activities, lectures, theater, scholarship, conservation. There are other activities to create an integrated educational and cultural experience for all ages. The museum serves as a gateway to the classical past for students, scholars, specialized professionals, and general audiences.

The Getty Villa’s Architecture

Explore the groundbreaking architecture of the Getty Center in this 45 minute docent-led tour of the site.

Gardens are integral to the setting of the Getty Villa, as they were in the ancient Roman home. Open spaces around the site feature bronze sculptures, fountains, and lush plantings of trees, herbs, and flowers used by the Romans. In ancient Roman times, the outer peristyle garden would have been used to converse with guests and for solo contemplation.

The Getty Villa is Closed Mondays
Admission to the Getty Villa is free for the whole family. Each Villa ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 and under with you in one car. The Getty Villa offers special educational programs for children. A special Family Forum gallery offers activities, including decorating Greek vases and projecting shadows onto a screen that represents a Greek urn. The gallery has polystyrene props from Greek and Roman culture for children to handle and use to cast shadows. The Getty Villa offers children’s guides to the other exhibits.
Family Room

Admission to the Getty is free for the whole family. Each Villa ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 and under with you in one car.

Hours
The Getty Villa is closed on Tuesdays.
Wednesday – Monday: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

For additional information, visit the website @
http://www.getty.edu

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ARTISTS & FLEAS VENICE
2021-05-15 04:00 - 10:00 | ARTISTS & FLEAS: VENICE, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA, 90291, United States
FREE EVERY SATURDAY- Abbott Kinney Blvd Venice
Artists & Fleas VENICE is a multi-merchant marketplace that has been disrupting retail for more than a decade. We deliver ever-evolving and extraordinary shopping experiences. You will find yourself surrounded by artists, one-of-a-kind pieces, and other people who enjoy and appreciate that art. Together, this creative community of shoppers & sellers come to discover and be discovered.
The founders, Ronen Glimer and Amy Abrams, started Artists & Fleas in 2003 with the intent to create a place where local emerging artists, indie designers, vintage collectors and enthusiasts can show and sell together, all while getting valuable interaction with customers and creating long-lasting connections with other creative-minded people.

At a time when shopping has become a click and daily cardboard box delivery, Artists & Fleas Venice is a conductor of human-to-human transaction—where stories are as plentiful as products.
Artists and Fleas – A Community Skilled in Creativity
Our marketplace is a community that champions self-expression for both buyers and sellers. We foster the relationships between our artist/curators and our customers. This environment nurtures independent makers into full-fledged businesses by empowering patrons to shop locally.
This is a place for makers and vintage curators to find homes for the objects they put so much of themselves into. This is also a place for seekers to find themselves in the objects that they take home. Artists & Fleas is more than shopping.

Located in the vibrant, artistic heart of Venice at the corner of Abbot Kinney and Westminster Avenue. in the outdoor lot of Westminister Avenue Elementary School. Join 50+ merchants every Saturday (rain or shine!) for a fabulous lineup of art, design, food trucks and vintage.

50+ Sellers
At Artists & Fleas VENICE, you’ll find makers of all sorts – tastemakers, experience creators, designers, crafters, creators, collectors and curators.

Find more information @
https://www.artistsandfleas.com/la-venice/

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Silverlake Flea Market
2021-05-16 12:00 - 17:00 | located in the lot behind Taix, 2007 Reservoir St, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, United States
EVERY SAT & SUN- in Silverlake
The Silverlake Flea Market is located in the lot behind Taix in Echo Park : at 2007 Reservoir St. LA 90026. Some of LA’s best independent vendors of Handmade, Vintage, Home Furnishings, Home Decor, Crafts, Art, Antiques and Collectibles are on site selling their merchandise. Every Saturday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Every Sunday 2:00pm-7:00pm. There is street parking and a paid lot next to the Brite Spot on Sunset Blvd!

Silverlake is known for its thrift stores and hipster coffee shops so it’s a no-brainer that it would also be home to the “Cutest Indie Flea Market.” Filled with local indie vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to rare vinyl and hosting free performances, this one-stop shop is essentially the flea market equivalent of (500) Days of Summer.
The Silverlake Flea has some of the best shopping in LA. The market is conveniently located dead center of Silverlake and Echo Park. The Silverlake Flea is often compared to the infamous Melrose Trading Post. We think its cuter, smaller scale that’s not as overwhelming to browse and shop.

The Silverlake Flea Market’s Free Entrance is located at:
2007 Reservoir St. LA 90026 RIGHT BEHIND TAIX.
Follow the signs and walk right through the lot into The Silverlake Flea where you will find awesome Local Indie folk selling their collections of hand selected Vintage, Handmade gems, works of art, rare vinyl, collectible turntables, and all kinds of other rotating surprises every month.

We humbly ask you to help us spread the word @silverlakeflea and we promise to keep you entertained, visually overwhelmed and looking forward to EVERY Weekend! Support Local & Indie forevs!
The entrance is FREE to the General Public and there is a $10 ALL DAY PARKING LOT located at 1951 Park Avenue LA CA 90026
Silverlake Flea Market
Sat 10am-4pm
Sun Noon-5pm

Phone: (323) 467-0623 email: info@silverlakeartcraftvintage.com
For additional information, visit the website @
silverlakeshop.com

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Meet Libby
2021-05-17 00:00 | ALL LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES
LIBBY APP- Provided FREE by LA libraries

EBOOKS & AUDIO BOOKS, MAGAZINES & MOVIES FREE
Libby is an innovative mobile app from OverDrive designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Borrow and read ebooks and audiobooks from your local public library for FREE!

Browse, search, and discover.
There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, hand-selected by your library, available for reading. Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. It’s a delight to discover new books through Libby.
Find and borrow a title with just a few taps. You can use Libby in place of, or in addition to, the traditional OverDrive app. Libby is available for Android, iOS and Windows devices.

Getting Started

Step 1 – Download the Libby app from your device’s app store. Or, use it in your web browser at libbyapp.com

Step 2 – Open Libby and find the Los Angeles Public Library.

Step 3 – Browse the library’s collection and borrow a title. When prompted, sign in with a valid library card and PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number).
Step 4 – Enjoy! Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf.

Is Libby free?
Yes, Libby is completely free. It’s free to install, and there are no subscription costs, no in-app purchases, and no late fees. All you need a valid library card from your library.

How do I get a library card?
Some libraries let you get a library card directly inside Libby, using your phone number.
Libraries have varying requirements for library cards. Your best bet is to contact your local library directly (or visit their website) to see what you need to do.

Does Libby work with my library?
Libby works with public libraries that use OverDrive. Over 90% of public libraries in North America have OverDrive, and Libby can be found in 78 countries worldwide. Try searching for your library on overdrive.com

What books can I find in Libby?
From the classics to NYT bestsellers, your library chooses which digital titles they’d like to provide in Libby. This means they can tailor their content directly to your community’s needs. Libby is only for digital titles. It doesn’t include any physical materials from your library.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.lapl.org/libby

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LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
2021-05-18 | CA, United States
FREE BOOK EXCHANGE BOXES Various Location around LA
Through Little Free Library book exchanges, millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Why Does Book Access Matter?
Academically, children growing up in homes without books are on average three years behind children in homes with lots of books, even when controlled for other key factors. One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase their access to books, especially at home. But two out of three children living in poverty have no books to call their own.

Book-sharing boxes play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books (and encouraging a love of reading!) in areas where books are scarce.
At the Little Free Library nonprofit, we’re working to fill book deserts and place libraries where they can make a big impact through our Impact Library Program. We’ve donated more than 1,000 libraries through this program to-date.

The Los Angeles area is already home to almost 75 such libraries; use the Little Free Library map to find exact addresses for boxes in Hollywood, Culver City, Westchester, Marina Del Rey, Burbank, and beyond. More locations will certainly be springing up soon.

Our staff is dedicated to increasing book access and forging community connections. Watch the adjacent video to get a 30-second introduction to learn how you can start one, too!

We provide ongoing support to Little Free Library volunteer stewards, offering free library-building instructions, an online store with pre-built library models and kits, access to free or discounted books, and an e-newsletter full of ideas and advice. Our Action Book Club, which combines reading with community service, is open to all.

We also maintain a world map of registered Little Free Library boxes to help people find and share books wherever they are, and we have donated more than 1,000 Little Free Library book exchanges (and counting!) to communities where books are scarce through our Impact Library Program.

For additional information, visit the website @
littlefreelibrary.org

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MEET THE PEACOCKS FOR FREE TODAY
2021-05-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA, 91007, United States
FREE EVERY THIRD TUESDAY in Arcadia
The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is a unique 127-acre botanical garden and historical site that includes Native American, Rancho Period, and late 19th century treasures. In addition to concerts and tours, we offer activities and events that cater to every audience. You will discover plants and trees from all over the world as you wander along paths and learn about California history on your journey through the garden.

Gardens & Landscapes
A stroll through Los Angeles County Arboretum will take you through a variety of gardens and landscapes that offer beauty and tranquility as well as ideas for your outdoor space at home.

A serene landscape of gentle pools, water lilies and shaded benches, the Aquatic Garden sits at the picturesque summit of Tallac Knoll, with the Meyberg Waterfall below.

Seven design vignettes creatively display great plants and ideas for Southern California landscapes.

Climate appropriate plants create bountiful drought-resilient landscapes. Plants thrive in the low water conditions of our Mediterranean climate.

Choice fruits and vegetables for Southern California are supported by a rain harvest system in this landscape of ideas and new plants for the home food garden.

Perennials, shrub borders and flowering trees are artfully combined in this serene, intimate landscape. Created in honor of Grace V. Kallam, the garden offers design ideas and outstanding plants for Southern California Gardens.

Showcasing herbs and shrubs that contribute to human cultures around the world, the Herb Garden reveals the botanical sources for medicines, spices, textiles and other basics of living.

A path resembling a serpent, inspired by the creation myth of the Australian Aborigines, winds through a selection of “Down Under” plants that are outstanding for our region.

Stunning vistas of the San Gabriel Mountains are enjoyed across lawns framed by magnolias and temperate trees offering outstanding fall color.

Designed by noted landscape architect Edward Huntsmen Trout, the Rose Garden features heritage varieties and David Austin selections, amid elegant pergolas and arbors, all in a setting of citrus and swaying Mexican fan palms.

Treasures from Los Angeles County Arboretum’s tropical plant collections, which include several thousand orchids, find a home in this lush greenhouse display.

Showcasing plants from Mediterranean climates around the world, the Water Conservation Garden seeks to demonstrate that careful planting design can achieve high standards of both landscape beauty and water stewardship.

Admission
On the third Tuesday of the month, admission is free. Advance tickets are required. Please click here to reserve tickets for Free Day.

Getting Here
The Arboretum is located in the city of Arcadia, just east of Pasadena and across the street from Santa Anita Park. We are easy to reach by car or public transportation. We are located at 301 North Baldwin Avenue.

For additional information, visit the website @
arboretum.org

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FREE COMPUTER SUPPORT
2021-05-19 10:00 - 16:30 | ALL LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES
LA PUBLIC LIBRARY- free with your Library Card
Cybernauts are trained computer aides that offer technology assistance, computer support, and mobile device support.
Connect with a Cybernaut to:

Learn how to use and borrow LAPL’s e-media
Set up an email account
Operate your tablet, desktop, or phone
Use social media
Find online information
Learn about online safety
Learn basic computer skills

For questions regarding library accounts, including new applications and renewals please use our Ask a Librarian service.

Get help with your tech needs, connect with a Cybernaut
Conéctate con un Cybernaut y obtén ayuda con tus preguntas sobre tecnología

Call Us
Llámanos al 213-228-7160

Text Us
Envíanos un mensaje de texto al 213-510-2898

Chat with Us

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lunes a viernes de 10 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.

For additional information, visit the website @
lapl.org/cybernauts

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The Broad Museum
2021-05-20 11:00 - 17:00 | The Broad, 221 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States

TV that's FREE!
2021-05-26 | Available on App Store & Google Play
AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES- App Store & Google Play Play

We love movies! We love television! We love viral videos! Popcornflix has it all.Popcornflix was created for people like us who want to watch “Great Movies. Free.”
The site primarily streams independent feature films that will make you laugh, make you cry, scare the heck out of you, or inspire you to hug the person you love. We have compelling documentaries, foreign films, unique original web series, and a place that showcases the brightest film makers of tomorrow. We built Popcornflix to be the most user friendly movie destination on the web. No movie is more than two clicks away and they are all FREE.

• No subscription or fees!
• Stream over 700 hundred films instantly.
• New films added daily!
• Lots of genres, including: Comedy, Romance, Family/Kids, Drama, Urban, Action/Thrillers, Horror, Espanol,Documentaries, Bollywood and many more.
• No limit on how many films can be viewed.
Get your POPCORN ready. Enjoy the FLIX!

MOVIES

TV SHOWS

VIRAL VIDEOS

We at Popcornflix want to thank our “parent” Screen Media Ventures, LLC for giving us a home and an endless flow of great films. Screen Media Ventures, LLC, founded in 1999, is the largest independent distributor of motion pictures to the world wide television market. The company is one of the leading motion picture distributors of theatrical, home video, digital and television both in the U.S. and internationally. With over 1500 movies, Screen Media has one of the largest independently owned film libraries in the motion picture industry.
To keep up with all of the exciting things happening at Popcornflix, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or on the Popcornflix blog.

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Popcornflix is available in over 60 countries including:
US
Canada
Austria
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Norway
Poland
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
UK
Bahrain
Egypt
India
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
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British Virgin Islands
Chile
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Costa Rica
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El Salvador
Guatemala
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Turks and Caicos
Uruguay
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Australia
Hong Kong
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Philippines
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Supported Devices

For additional information, visit the website @
popcornflix.com

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Learn How To Meditate
2021-05-27 12:30 - 13:00 | ZOOM, CA
EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM.

Would 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.

These free weekly drop-in sessions usually take place in the Hammer’s Billy Wilder Theater but are now offered live online via Zoom.
Mindful Awareness Meditation is provided by UCLA & The Hammer Museum

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Sessions 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.
Winston 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.

ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM?
Learn 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.
Help 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.
Having trouble? Contact our visitor experience team at 310-443-7000.

RSVP for Mindful Awareness
JOIN ZOOM NOW

She 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.”

Can’t do this online class? Try the UCLA Mindfulness FREE APP and learn how to meditate anytime.
With 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.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://hammer.ucla.edu

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Learn How To Be A Ventriloquist
2021-06-01 | CA, United States
FREE ONLINE with Jeff Dunham
You 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!
To start at the beginning, click the video below.

Lesson include:
Lesson 1- The Easy Alphabet
Lesson 2- The Letter B
Lesson 3- The Letter F
Lesson 4- The Letter M
Lesson 5- The Letter P
Lesson 6- The Letter V
Lesson 7- The Letters W & Y
Lesson 8- The Other Voice & Timing
Lesson 9- Figure Manipulation
Lesson 10- The FINAL Lesson

Jeff Dunham
A 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.
Dunham 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.
His 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.
Adding 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
For additional information, visit the website @
youtube.com/Jeff-Dunham

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LA COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS AND REC
2021-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Los Angeles, CA, United States
DROP IN SUMMER ADVENTURE- LA County Recreation Centers

Explore • Engage • Connect
Visit LA County Parks this Summer for fun in the sun, recreation and adventure! We are offering a variety of new, FREE and paid programs for youth and families, ranging from sports clinics and nature exploration programs to aquatics and overnight camping at the park. Make LA County Parks your destination for summer activities!

Other Programs Available Include:

SUMMER CLASSES New!
Learn something new at LA County Parks this summer! You can now sign up for our upcoming Summer Classes, ranging from sports and dance workouts to languages and arts. Virtual and outdoor classes for all ages start May 30.

SPORTS FOR ALL New!
This 8-week skills development clinic meets once a week for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, cheer and other sports. Clinics focus on building foundational skills, self-confidence and teamwork. Maximum group size is 15-youth and a minimum enrollment of 12 youth is required for each group. Age groups are as follows: 6-8 years old (1 hour), 9-12 years old (1 hour), 6-8 years old (2 hours), 8-12 years old (2 hours) The clinic runs from June 19 thru August 7 at select park sites on Saturdays

REVIVING BASEBALL IN THE INNER CITY (RBI) New!

The RBI Program is offered FREE to boys and girls between the ages of 6 – 18. Participants obtain basic baseball and softball skills through structured practices and organized recreational games. The program is offered at 17 County Parks in the South and East Agencies. A uniform is provided at no cost. Space is limited. Dodger RBI runs from June 19 thru August 28, Monday thru Saturday at select sites. This program is sponsored by the LA Dodgers.

LEARN-TO-SWIM New!

Our progressive swim lessons teach swimming skills, stroke technique and water safety while encouraging a lifelong love of the water. The program is designed to give students a positive learning experience while progressing steadily through the skills. Each level includes swimming skills as well as water safety lessons both for pools and open water. All levels follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program. Classes are offered Monday thru Friday with both morning and evening time available and Saturday mornings beginning June 21.

ADULT WATER EXERCISE New!

Water Exercise can conform to almost any individual needs, abilities or restrictions. You can adjust the size and speed of your movements to change the level of exertion that best fits your needs. Water exercise can be done no matter what your age, weight or physical fitness level is because water keeps the body buoyant and therefore does not unduly stress the joints and muscles. When doing water exercise, it is the water, not your legs, that supports your weight. The first session starts June 15.

PARKS RESERVATIONS New!

LA County Parks is open for reservation requests for limited facilities, like picnic areas. Please click on Reservations to learn more and view available facilities. You must have an account to make a reservation request.

OVERNIGHT FAMILY CAMPING New!

Enjoy a night of fishing, activities and camping at 6 LA County Parks this summer. Dates available in June, July and August. Book your space today! General admission is $10 per person; kids 11 and under are free.

DOCKWEILER RV PARK – Dry-Sites Now Open!

We are open and reservations are now available online. Due to current public health orders, the Dockweiler RV Park is operating at 50% capacity with additional restrictions in place. Please note, there is currently on-going construction at the park as we renovate our facilities. For questions about Dockweiler RV Park reservations, contact Beaches & Harbors at reservations_RVPark@bh.lacounty.gov or (800) 950-7275.

EATON CANYON RESERVATIONS

Reservations are now available Wednesday to Sunday only. Timed entry reservations are required for entrance. Each reservation permits entry for one vehicle or up to four people walking in. One reservation per household, per day, please. For questions, contact Eaton Canyon at EatonCanyon@parks.lacounty.gov or (626) 398-5420. For a step-by-step video for making a reservation, click HERE.

Register Online
This summer participants can register for classes, swim lessons, sports programs family camping or even rent a facility online 24/7. For the convenience of our park goers, all registration must be competed online via ActiveNet. Get started by setting up an account today at Los Angeles County Online Reservations and Registration (activecommunities.com). Drop-in programs do not require registration.
How To Create An Account
In order to make your reservation or complete registration, you’ll need to have a customer account. Click the link below for a step-by-step video for creating a new account.
ENGLISH: VIDEO TUTORIAL – HOW TO CREATE AN ACTIVE NET ACCOUNT
SPANISH: VIDEO TUTORIAL – HOW TO CREATE AN ACTIVE NET ACCOUNT
ENGLISH: VIDEO TUTORIAL – HOW TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS/ACTIVITY

For additional information, visit the website @
https://parks.lacounty.gov/summer/

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Porsche Cruise-In
2021-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
Join us as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Gmünd Coupe’s Win at Le Mans.

Join us as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Porsche Gmünd Coupe’s Win at Le Mans on June 24, 1951! Enjoy a Porsche-filled morning, including a special presentation by Rod Emory, Cameron Healy, and Dwight Knowlton.
One of the earliest sports cars to carry the Porsche name, Gmünd coupes, including the SL racing versions, were constructed out of hand-hammered aluminum however the SLs were modified to include louvered steel quarter panels, wheel spats, streamlined aluminum belly fairings, and a pedestal-mounted shifter. Gmünd coupes competed for three years at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where this example won first in class in 1951 in Porsche’s first attempt in this ultimate test of man and machine.
Complimentary parking, coffee, signed posters, and cupcakes will be provided to those attending!
Attendees must have Museum Admission to enter the museum. Museum admission can be purchased HERE.
All attendees are required to wear a face covering and adhere to the museum’s COVID -19 policies.
