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CAFFEINE CRUISERS
2022-07-03 07:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westgate Shopping Mall, 17504 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90504, United States
EVERY SATURDAY- Westgate Shopping Mall, Torrance
Caffeine Cruisers Cars and Coffee. This event is very super-casual, with and excellent mix of hot rods, classics and customs. All welcome and admission and vehicle registration is free. Starbucks is closed at that hour so BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee).

Caffeine Cruisers Located in the parking lot of the Westgate Shopping Strip Mall. It is located between BIG 5, DSW & Wells Fargo
But everyone seems to know each other. And they’re all super-friendly. As well as ready to talk cars well past the 10 AM cut-off.
So, the location is a strip mall at the corner of Hawthorne and Artesia. And it’s technically in Torrance. But it’s right on the border of Redondo Beach.
There was a Starbucks in the strip mall. But it closed. So, when attending this show be sure to bring your own caffeine! :0)

Caffeine Cruisers – Cars & Coffee
Where: Westgate Shopping Mall Parking Lot at Artesia & Hawthorne Blvds – between Wells Fargo Bank/ DWS Shoes/ BIG 5
When: Saturday: 7:00am – 10:00am

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FIRE! SCIENCE & SAFETY
2022-07-03 10:00 - 17:00 | California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90037, United States
OPEN DAILY- California Science Center
The Fire! Science & Safety exhibition invites you to explore Casa Del Fuego, Apartment 911 as a fire danger detective, seeking out fire and burn hazards so you can help make families, pets and homes safer. Hands-on interactives give you a chance to explore the science of fire—safely—by creating “fire” out of different ingredients in our firepit, practice fire-fighting skills with a fire extinguisher, and figure out which appliances might blow a circuit if you use them together.

Explore below to discover some of the experiences you can have in this totally hot permanent exhibition. Admission is free!
EXHIBITS

Fire Triangle Firepit
Experiment with fire—safely—to learn the science behind it. Discover which fuels and heat sources combine to make fire, and then learn how to put different types of fires out.

Electrical safety

Find out how to use electricity safely in exhibits like this circuit game, which invites you to discover how much you can plug in before blowing a circuit!

Fire Escape Planning
Learn how to escape a home safely in case of fire, and get inspired to create an escape plan for your own family.

Kitchen safety
Explore an interactive kitchen, where you can uncover tips for cooking safely with your stove, microwave and oven.

Burn prevention
Skip the scalds by learning how to prevent burns from hot water in the kitchen and bathroom.

Extinguish A Fire

Practice putting out a fire so you’ll be ready in an emergency! When using an extinguisher, don’t forget to PASS! Pull the pin. Aim at the base of the fire. Squeeze the handle. Sweep the spray back and forth.

Wildfire Preparedness
Wildfires are becoming more frequent—and more intense—in California. Find out why—and prepare your home and family in case one ignites near you.

Science Live!
Our Educators will be conducting live demos and guided exhibit explorations in the Fire! Science & Safety exhibition. Learn how to create a fire escape plan while experiencing exciting smoke, video and lighting effects designed to suggest a real fire. Also, participate in fire danger scavenger hunts throughout the exhibition.

Exciting effects in a fire escape plan demonstration help guests learn about fire safety. This exhibition was developed in partnership with the Children’s Burn Foundation. Children’s Burn Foundation is the only organization that heals child burn survivors and their families through comprehensive physical, financial and emotional care, while educating communities in California and across the globe on how to prevent and treat burns.

Hours
Open Daily: 10:00am – 5:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/fire-science-safety

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Train Rides in Torrance
2022-07-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, , Torrance, CA, 90501, United States
EVERY 1st SUNDAY & 3rd SATURDAY- Wilson Park, Torrance
Southern California Live Steamers provides mini-train rides on public run days every first Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every third Saturday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. All SCLS members are City of Torrance volunteers with annual fingerprint clearance and are not paid for their time expended on maintaining the trains and facility, and providing the rides.Donations are appreciated.

In 1987, for the Torrance 75th anniversary event, the City of Torrance asked SCLS if they could set up a small track on the back end of Wilson Park. At the time this was a vacant lot, no trees and only weeds for vegetation. Considerable effort was expended by both the City and SCLS to prepare the area and lay the tracks necessary to run the trains. During the City’s 75th Anniversary Celebration in October 1987, the free train rides were so well received by the public that the City sought to have SCLS run the trains on a regular basis. On May 11, 1990, the City and SCLS entered into a 25-year License Agreement allowing SCLS to provide free train rides at Wilson Park on a regular basis. A new home was found!
ANOTHER 25 YEARS
The mini-train rides have become a popular feature of Wilson Park. Originally, free train rides were offered once a month on the first Sunday of each month. Today, SCLS provides free train rides twice a month on the first Sunday and third Saturday of each month, and on special occasions. The City and SCLS entered into another 25-year lease agreement thru May 11, 2040.
Southern California Live Steamers, Inc. operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization under IRS rules and is a registered California non-profit corporation. All of the income for the operation of SCLS is derived by donations from its members, passengers and corporate sponsors, and thru fundraisers. SCLS does not charge the passengers for rides on public run days, though donations are accepted from our riders on public run days which is on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Saturday of each month. Funds received are used to pay SCLS expenses such as insurance, maintenance costs, facility upgrades, fuel, track repairs, future track projects, and other expenses. All SCLS members are City of Torrance volunteers and are not paid for their time expended on club projects or operations.
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Hours
3rd Saturdays: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
1st Sundays: 11:00am – 3:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.torranceca.gov/

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Hollywood Heritage Museum
2022-07-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA, 90028, United States
OPEN EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY- Hollywood
The Hollywood Heritage Museum, is located in the Lasky-DeMille Barn, which was built in 1901. The story of the early Hollywood motion picture industry and the historic Hollywood community is told through archival photographs, historic documents, movie props and related memorabilia. Visitors experience the actual structure where Cecil B. DeMille’s office exists, furnished with selected personal DeMille belongings, and where countless movies were filmed and studio staff worked and played.
On December 27, 1956, the Lasky-DeMille Barn was designated California State Historic Landmark No. 554, recognizing the significant role the building played in the birth of the Hollywood motion picture industry. Since 1985, Hollywood Heritage, Inc. has funded the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the barn. It’s the oldest existing motion picture production building in Hollywood, having been established as the Burns-Revier Studio in 1912, and becoming the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company in 1913. The Lasky Company merged with Adolph Zuckor’s Famous Players in 1916, becoming Famous Players-Lasky and merging with Paramount Distributing Company, finally becoming Paramount Pictures Corporation. In 2014, the Lasky-DeMille Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [See the Time Line on the Museum link for a more detailed history of the barn].

VISITING THE MUSEUM
The Hollywood Heritage Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon until 4 pm. As we share our ample parking lot with the Hollywood Bowl, the museum is occasionally closed when the Bowl has an event. If you are traveling a long way to visit us, it might be a good idea to phone first to make sure we are open: (323) 874-2276.

PARKING
Parking is free. There is a large parking area on the east side of Highland Avenue, in front of the museum. There is no entrance facing Highland Avenue. You have to go around the corner either on Milner Road or Odin Street and immediately turn into the lot. If there are parking lot attendants at a barricade, tell them that you are visiting the museum.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Metro subway station closest to the Museum is the Hollywood-Highland stop. We are located approximately a half-mile north on Highland Avenue, about a 12-minute walk.
BECOME A DOCENT:
Hollywood Heritage is a volunteer driven organization. Our docents assist museum guests and help with our Barn programs, as well as many other activities associated with historic preservation issues and the day-to-day activities that make our organization so vital. If you are interested in becoming involved, click here.

HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE ARCHIVE:
Hollywood Heritage maintains an archive of historic photographs, documents, and other material related to the film industry and the community. Our archive also includes considerable holdings on Hollywood real estate history and buildings of architectural significance. We continue to seek material related to our dual mission of industry and community history. Questions regarding our archive and donations procedures should be directed to our Collections Manager, Richard Adkins.
DONATION OF PHYSICAL ITEMS:
Hollywood Heritage welcomes donations both monetary and physical objects. Donated items fall into two categories.
For resale in the Museum Store: The museum store contains new and used items. The older items are all donated to Hollywood Heritage and include books on the motion picture industry and its participants, and books on the Los Angeles area. It also includes used DVDs, VHS tapes and other electronic storage of motion pictures, as well as related items. These types of donated items can be dropped off at the museum along with the donor’s name and address so that, if desired, donor recognition and/or a tax letter can be provided by the Collections Manager.
For Hollywood Heritage Archive: These are items that Hollywood Heritage’s curator agrees are compatible with our collection. An appointment may be set up with our Collections Manager. Much of the collection has been donated by individuals and families with relatives who contributed to the film industry and the Hollywood community, often with the goal of preserving their relatives’ participation in Hollywood. We are also interested in photographs or other documentation of any properties in Hollywood, as we maintain an archive of each property by address. For further information about donations you may contact our museum manager.
Hollywood Heritage, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 California state non-profit corporation. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We will be happy to provide a receipt for donations for tax purposes.

Admission:
Hollywood Heritage members: Free! (Join at the door or online).
Adults: $10
Children under 12: FREE!
Hours
Friday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

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

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SEASIDE CONCERTS AT SHORELINE VILLAGE
2022-07-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Long Beach Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
SUNDAYS – Shoreline Village
FREE CONCERTS EVERY OTHER SUNDAY from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Shoreline Village! Check out our website for details: shorelinevillage.com

CONCERT SCHEDULE
THE RAYFORD BROS, July 3
TOMMY PEACOCK, July 4
ELLIOT CAINE, July 10
MICHAEL PHYSICK, July 24
CATFISH & THE HOLLYWOOD HOUNDDOGS, August 7
PHEONYX + PYRE, August 21
SOUNDS LIKE PEDRO, September 4
TEASE, September 5 & 8

401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, California 90802

Summer Family Fun at Shoreline Village

If you’re looking for things to do in Long Beach on the waterfront, summer family fun at Shoreline Village has everything you could imagine. Shoreline Village has something for everyone, including families of all ages. Whether you’re looking for fun, shopping, or dining, you’ll find something you love here.
Dining
From upscale waterfront fine dining to simple snacks, Shoreline Village offers a wide selection of waterfront eating venues to fit your particular mood. You can also take advantage of some of that unbeatable Southern California weather with outdoor dining available on the patio.
Choose from:

Snacks and Treats
Casual Dining
Fine Dining

Fun
At Shoreline Village, there are tons to do for all ages throughout the day and night time. Here are some of the most exciting fun family activities in Long Beach at Shoreline Village:

Wheel Fun Rentals
Long Beach Parasail
Spirit Cruises
Marina Sailing
Smile for the Birdie
Pelican Pier Pavilion

Shopping
Peruse through some of the unique shops at Shoreline Village, where you can find everything from Native American hand-crafted silver jewelry to fashionable sunglasses.

The Village Hat Shop
The Beach House
Seabreeze Jewelry & Sunglasses
Rain Dance
B.U.L.K. Beef Jerky
Queen Mary Couture
Company SAGA
Pirates Cove
Find Your Feet Sock & Sandal
Lunara Gifts
Istanbul Home

Visit Us at Shoreline Village
Shoreline Village offers fun and excitement for all ages. Enjoy a wide range of waterfront dining options, from nostalgic snacks like ice cream or funnel cake to upscale meals overlooking the historic Queen Mary.
Enjoy the perfect date night riding along with the village and stop by some of our specialty shops. Explore unique shops with art, clothing, and almost everything you can think of.
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with all Shoreline Village offers, including the latest fun date idea!

For additional information, visit the website @
shorelinevillage.com

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Fisherman's Village Weekend Concerts
2022-07-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292, United States
SUNDAYS – Fisherman’s Village
Break out your dancing shoes! Free outdoor concerts, featuring great performers playing R and B, Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Blues in Fisherman’s Village on Sundays, 2-5 p.m!
Mark your calendars for Music by the Sea every Sunday from 2 pm – 5 pm ⁠
? NO outside food or coolers are allowed at this event⁠
?️ Please support our Fisherman’s Village businesses

Fisherman’s Village
13737 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292
Fisherman’s Village is a replica of a New England seaport and fishing town. You can stroll the quiet harborfront to enjoy views of the Marina, passing sailboats, and wildlife. There are several restaurants, the Marina del Rey Historical Society’s exhibit space, and a smattering of shops. Free live music is offered on the plaza on Saturday and Sunday afternoons year-round (weather depending); find the current lineup below or in our events calendar. The village is the boarding place for City Cruises by Hornblower’s year-round dining cruises and Marina del Rey Parasailing (closed November-February), as well as one of the Marina’s destinations for hourly and daily rentals of sailing and power boats, jet skis, kayaks, and paddle boards. Fisherman’s Village also serves as one of eight pick-up/drop-off locations for the WaterBus (operates during the summer only). Parking is available onsite for $2 (up to 2 hours), $4 ( 2-4 hours) with a daily max of $8.
Fisherman’s Village is offering free live concerts on weekends from 2-5 p.m.

Stroll the quiet harborfront to enjoy views of the Marina, passing sailboats, and wildlife, or plan a fun day on the water. Our village is the boarding place for Hornblower’s year-round dining cruises and Marina del Rey Parasailing, as well as Marina’s go-to destination for hourly and daily rentals of sailing and power boats, jet skis, kayaks, and paddleboards.
Marina Del Rey

Marina del Rey is an unincorporated seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, with an eponymous harbor that is a major boating and water recreation destination in the greater Los Angeles area. The port is North America’s largest man-made small-craft harbor and is home to approximately 5,000 boats.

For additional information, visit the website @
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Santa Monica History Museum
2022-07-03 15:00 - 20:00 | Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
OPEN THURSDAY – SUNDAY- Santa Monica
The Santa Monica History Museum was founded under the “Historical Activities Committee” of Santa Monica’s Centennial Celebration in 1975 and by a public poll, with their goal to collect, preserve, and be the caretaker of history. Its name at that time was the Santa Monica Historical Society and it was designated as the official collector and preserver of the history, art, and culture of the Santa Monica Bay Area. Former Mayor Clo Hoover, the first woman mayor of Santa Monica, was elected the first president.

The museum, one of the largest in the country for a city the size of Santa Monica, has grown far beyond expectations with an expansive collection of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia. Thousands of hours have been dedicated to public education and museum services.

With the help of Louise and Bob Gabriel who had been active in the community for years and had a strong love for Santa Monica and its history took on the responsibility to make the museum a reality. Within three years, with determination, perseverance, and countless hours of work, Bob headed the fundraising committee and raised the necessary funds. Louise was able to get all the furnishings for the museum donated by companies that were going out of business. Bob found a temporary rent‐free location on Colorado Avenue.

Our Mission
The Santa Monica History Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of Santa Monica for generations to come.

Our Vision
The Santa Monica History Museum is the steward of the rich history of the Santa Monica Bay area. We are committed to enriching our community by providing public access to our extensive collection with interpretive exhibitions, public programs, community partnerships, and through archival and research services.

CURRENT EXHIBITION FROM APRIL 1 – DECEMBER 23, 2022
Broadway to Freeway:
Life and Times of a Vibrant Community

In the mid-20th century, the Broadway neighborhood was a thriving, tight-knit community in Santa Monica. Built by African American, Mexican American, and immigrant communities, the Broadway neighborhood was a haven for those who were excluded from other parts of the city by racist and anti-immigrant policies and practices.
This exhibition tells the story of how residents built Broadway into a flourishing community of color – and how the Interstate 10 freeway destroyed it in the 1960s. The vibrant lives of pioneering individuals – like the first African American teacher and social worker hired in Santa Monica – are knitted into the neighborhood they built together. The community populated Broadway with welcoming schools, homes, and businesses – from beauty parlors and jazz clubs, to the malt shop, tortilleria, and Jewish deli.

Featuring period photographs, advertisements, oral histories, and songs, the exhibition draws on the wealth of archival material collected by the Quinn Research Center, which is dedicated to preserving the history of African American life in Santa Monica.
Today, little evidence remains of the community on the blocks between 13th Street and 20th Street, once the heart of the Broadway neighborhood. Though physically erased, Broadway lives on in the stories that are preserved and shared to illuminate past inequities and spotlight the inspirational individuals who created a center of social and civic life on their own terms.

Admissions

General – $5.00
Seniors & Students – $5.00
Children under 12 – Free
Museum members – Free
Veterans & Active-duty military – Free

Hours
Monday – Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday – Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Museum Holiday Hours
We are closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after, Christmas

For additional information, visit the website @
santamonicahistory.org

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VENICE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
2022-07-03 17:30 - 21:00 | Venice Sign at Venice Beach, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA, 90291, United States
EVERY SUNDAY AT SUNSET @ The Venice Sign
Marcus Gladney created the Venice Electric Light Parade to bring together bike enthusiasts who love to light up their bikes and set out into the night along the beautiful Venice Beach boardwalk. Got a fancy two wheeler? Perhaps a chromed out, spoked up low rider with a banana seat and some Ape hangers? Maybe even a three wheeler trike with a sick ass sound system? A custom beach cruiser with enough LED’s to light up LAX? Whatever your jam, you will be in good company at the VELP!

“We are a group of Bicycle fanatics who ride every Sunday at Sunset in Venice Beach promoting Bicycle Safety. Come join us for the Electric Light Parade must have safety lights and wheel lights will be available for purchase. We meet every Sunday at Sunset, at Windward Plaza on the Boardwalk, down from the World famous Venice Sign.” The group travels up the Venice Bike Path to the Venice Pier, in Marina del Rey at Hinano’s Bar.

Venice Beach, which served as a US hippy hub of the 1960s, is now seeing dozens of locals cruising its boardwalk late at night with brightly glowing rides.
The bicycle enthusiasts say they fit right in with the hundreds of performers, artists and musicians that already call Venice Beach home.

This event promotes Bicycle Safety at Night. As much as 100 people show up each Sunday night for a chance to join the community for few hours of fun. Meet new people! Have some fun! Everyone welcome! All ages, all bikes.

Get Your Glow On at the Venice Electric Light Parade
Wheel Lights are NOT required to ride. But they are fun.
To learn more about the family-friendly event, visit:
www.facebook.com/pg/VeniceElectricLightParade/

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SALSA FAMILIA EVERY SUNDAY
2022-07-03 18:00 - 22:00 | 1300 block Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA, United States
EVERY SUNDAY- Third Street Promenade
Salsa the night away with SALSA FAMILIA, the Westside’s largest meet-up for salsa lovers on Third Street Promenade Downtown Santa Monica, every Sunday night starting at 6 pm. Dancers of all levels are invited! Come alone, bring the family or a date. Arrive early!
We are a casual and loosely structured group. We model ourselves after the street salsa gatherings you would find in places like Cuba, Puerto Rico, and New York. Not only do we have Salseras and Salseros but entire families, friends, and others who are interested in music, dance, and photography that gather to listen, spectate and talk. In addition to Salsa, there are Tango and Swing Dance Groups on the 3rd Street Promenade. Please feel free to visit and dance with them. The 3rd Street Promenade and nearby Santa Monica Place have restaurants, theaters, and street entertainment.

The Third Street Promenade is a pedestrian mall esplanade, shopping, dining and entertainment complex in the downtown area of Santa Monica, California which originally opened as the Santa Monica Mall on November 8, 1965. The 3rd Street Promenade consists of three open-air, car-free blocks with everything from fresh farmers-market produce to designer fashions.

Downtown Santa Monica is equal parts shopping haven and street-performer stage. Just east of the Pier, the 3rd Street Promenade consists of three open-air, car-free blocks that are anchored by upscale Santa Monica Place, home to more than 80 retailers. With everything from fresh farmers market produce to designer fashions, it’s a shopper’s nirvana. Likewise, foodies rejoice in the numerous restaurants and bars, featuring locally sourced ingredients and craft cocktails. There’s excitement around every corner as street performers, tourists, locals, diners, movie goers, and more flock to the area. Additionally, it’s the terminus of the Metro Expo Line, which ferries riders by light rail between Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles.
Directions

Take the 10 Freeway west, exit at Fifth Street.
To access plentiful parking on Fourth Street head north to Wilshire Boulevard, turn left towards the Pacific Ocean and left again on Fourth Street. All parking garages will be on your right.

Hours
Sunday: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.downtownsm.com/events-calendar/7921/salsa-familia

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Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show
2022-07-03 19:00 - 20:30 | The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90046, United States
EVERY SUNDAY- The Laugh Factor Hollywood

Often imitated, but never duplicated. Chocolate Sundaes, Hollywood’s hottest comedy show, EVERY SUNDAY at the world famous Laugh Factory!

About this event

Our show is unlike any other comedy show you’ve seen, featuring your favorite comedians, a hot DJ on the 1’s and 2’s, and LA’s sexiest crowd.
We showcase a powerful mix of seasoned veterans as well as up-and-coming comedians who you’ve seen on all of the major networks. Recent performers include Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Howie Mandel, Deon Cole, Ali Wong, and Tracy Morgan, just to name a few. You never know who may be in attendance in the audience. Recent celebrity sightings include Beyonce, Jay Z, Justin Bieber, J Cole and Tyrese. Come dressed to impress and be a part of one of the best audiences in Hollywood!
This event listing is to RSVP for our complimentary Guest List, which provides a chance for free* entry.
Although we make every possible attempt, entry on the Guest List is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. We seat on a first come, first serve basis, beginning with VIP/Priority tickets, General Admission tickets, then Guest List. For guaranteed entry, we highly suggest you purchase tickets in advance on the Laugh Factory website.
Executive Producer: Pookey Wigington

IMPORTANT INFO:
*Beginning Nov 4th, in accordance with LA County guidelines, we are requiring all guests to be fully vaccinated. Please have your ID and vaccination card ready when you arrive to the venue.
*Guests must arrive by 6:45pm or 9:15pm for entry on the guest list. Each guest must meet a 2 drink minimum (non-alcoholic beverages apply).
*Please note that attending our show means you consent to our Crowd Release Policy, included in our Privacy Policy.
**Talent is subject to change without notice.
Come laugh with us!

FAQs
What are your Covid protocols?
Beginning Nov 4th, 2021, in accordance with LA County guidelines, we are requiring all guests to be fully vaccinated. Please have your ID and vaccination card ready when you arrive to the venue.

What is the minimum age requirement to enter the event?
18+ to attend. 2 drink minimum can be satisfied with non-alcoholic drinks.

Where can I park?
Valet parking is available and there are also various parking lots around the club for a fee. There is also metered street parking, but please read all signs carefully for restrictions.

Who is performing on the lineup?
We don’t publish our lineups, but we can assure you that you will be thoroughly entertained. Our show is known for always booking the best comedians. Also, you never know which big name comedian will decide to pop up, which happens more frequently than not!
For additional questions, contact: team@chocolatesundaes.com or 424-248-9325.

For additional information, visit the website @
chocolatesundaes.com

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BACKBEAT ON SUNSET
2022-07-03 20:00 - 2022-07-04 02:00 | Hotel Ziggy, 8462 West Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90069, United States
EVERY SUNDAY – West Hollywood
Carry your Sundaze into the evening every week at Backbeat in the Hotel Ziggy, where a live band or DJ, libations, and late-night bites from B-Side will make you forget about Monday’s impending arrival.
There’s a revolution going down at Hotel Ziggy and you’re invited along for the ride. Our West Hollywood live music lounge and outrageous weekend pool parties are everything you’d expect and more from the Sunset Strip’s last-standing rebel. A weekly lineup of local bands, DJs, and events keeps our guests more than entertained and the local crowd coming back for more. Check it out and join the movement.

BACKBEAT ON SUNSET

Backbeat is host to the newest music venue in West Hollywood. Intentionally dropped directly into Ziggy’s lobby, Backbeat’s decoupage walls and live sets from local bands and DJs immerse guests and locals into our deep, and often twisted, musical roots. Come for a nightcap at the weekly Sunday night show or host your own party on the Strip.

8462 West Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, California 90069

Hotel Ziggy is crusading to keep the spirit of the Sunset Strip, an epicenter of music culture, alive and rooted in counterculture and originality. We are a gathering place for the creatives of LA and the home base for visitors who want to be immersed in the Strip’s rebellious roots while having a little too much fun at our alluring saltwater pool. What we’ve created is both a boutique hotel and a neighborhood hangout for locals; a tribute to those who came to create, played, and partied. And now, it’s your turn to do the same.

EVENTS & LIVE MUSIC

Ziggy turns it up on Saturdays and Sundays with weekly pool parties from 12:00-6:00 pm featuring live DJs, food, and libations. Guests get a free invite and locals can purchase tickets to join in. Check out the Events Calendar for other live music and the latest happenings at Ziggy. SEE WHAT’S GOING ON

ROCKIN’ RENTALS

Hotel Ziggy offers guests access to electric and acoustic guitars, amps, record players, a curated vinyl collection, ring lighting for vlogging, ukuleles, tambourines, headphones, and Walkmans with cassette tapes to use while finding inspiration in LA. Borrow, experiment, and help Ziggy on its mission to free the music.

For additional information, visit the website @
www.hotelziggy.com/music-events

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Carbon Lounge: SUNDAY BUMPs & JAMz
2022-07-03 21:00 - 2022-07-04 02:00 | Carbon Lounge, 9300 Venice Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
FREE ALL NIGHT!- Culver City
Carbon Lounge in Culver City! presents BUMPS & JAMZ with DJ OnTheCLOCK’s EVERY SUNDAY, No Cover Hip Hop House Party!

EVERY SUNDAY

Great DJ’s,

Top Shelf Bar
Free Entry, Free Parking,

BUMPs & JAMz Hours
Every Sundays: 9:00pm – 2:00am

Carbon Lounge- 9300 Venice Blvd Culver City, CA 90232

Carbon Lounge is a fun, local, and energetic bar in Downtown Culver City spinning different music 7-days a week. The vibe was real chill and the music was always poppin’! You could tell the DJ was giving us his best because he was dj’n like it was a Saturday night!

The venue is small but kind of open since it has two entrances. It is really dark too so don’t expect to be able to see much while you’re in there.

What are people saying about Carbon on Yelp?
This place was a nice vibe with music you could really dance to you. The demographic was diverse and I could always love a diverse crowd- Alexis G. Perth Amboy, NJ
I come here when I want a ghetto ass place to get a stiff drink and shake my ass in a dive bar. Drinks have gotten a little pricey but they’re spicy. Appreciate the dicey atmosphere within steps of boujee downtown Culver City. Music late nights and they’re not open until late (9 is late for my old ass). Directly across from in n out on Venice or walk through the alley behind the east side of Main st in Culver City toward Venice Blvd.- Jen A. Culver City, CA
So I came here not knowing what to expect. I usually go to parties and clubs in OC or dance festivals. I’m 47 years old and single guy btw.
To make it short, the minute I got there I was approached by 2 extremely attractive white blonde girls. Unfortunately I found out one of them wasn’t even of legal age. But the other girl was. We danced and drank and all. We exchanged numbers and she actually called me.
This never happened to me in 33 years of going to clubs (yes I did go clubbing and drinking at the age of 14 when I lived in Germany…don’t know how I’m still alive and work for one of the most exciting and innovative companies on the planet lol.)
So yeah… go there. You won’t get disappointed. A LOT OF WHITE GIRLS WHO LIKE MINORITIES GO THERE. So much so that this place has more white chicks than guys lol- Alireza S. Los Angeles, CA
never a cover!
9300 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90232
P: (310) 558-9302
E: carbon@carbonlosangeles.com

Carbon Lounge Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00pm – 2:00am

For additional information, visit the website @
http://www.carbonlosangeles.com/

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Composition LA EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
2022-07-03 21:00 - 2022-07-04 02:00 | Pattern Bar, 100 West 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
NEWEST SUNDAY HOTSPOT- DTLA
Composition LA at Pattern House of Agave in Down Town Los Angeles is LA’s newest Sunday Night Hot Spot.
House/Techno/Deep House/Tech House at OF 9TH ST & MAIN ST
Located 9th and Main Street, the club is jumpin’ from 9:00 – 2:00am, to anyone 21+. Guest DJ’s from around the world and around the block.

Featuring:

FULL TEQUILA BAR

FULL KITCHEN

PLUSH SEATING
OUTDOOR SMOKING PATIO

GREAT SOUNDS, GREAT VIBES & BEAUTIFUL SOULS
Note: We are a bar, therefore you must be 21+ to join us.
Composition LA Hours
Sunday: 9:00pm – 2:00am

100 W. 9th St. Los Angeles, CA, 90015
Ensconced in Downtown LA’s Fashion District, Pattern Bar salutes its surroundings with specialty cocktails named after our favorite fashion designers, like The Chanel and The Lagerfeld. Music, cocktails, and tapas. Come for lunch, stay for drinks and dancing.

We strive to maintain high standards of quality, sound and vibe.
WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEARTS AND EARS.

Specialties

Serving DTLA’s craftiest cocktails, freshest beats & tastiest tacos every Tuesday-Sunday. With live DJs 6 nights a week and never a cover charge, the Pattern House of Agave is a hub for friends and fun in the heart of the fashion district.

History

Established in 2011.
Pattern Bar was founded by two friends: one a DJ and the one other is a chef. Together they created a destination in the Fashion District of Downtown Los Angeles dedicated to quality drinks, tasty bites and eclectic music.

Q: When is their happy hour?

A: Monday – Saturday 4-7 p.m. Plus Reverse Happy Hour!

We have different djs every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 pm to 2 am.
Click HERE to check our coming events.
Note: We are a bar, therefore you must be 21+ to join us.
Hours
Tuesday: 4pm – 11 pm
Friday – Sunday: 4pm – 2am

For additional information, visit the website @
http://www.patternbar.com/

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The Museum of Contemporary Art
2022-07-04 | MOCA- Museum Of Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Questions)- DTLA

MOCA has reinstalled the monumental wall work by Los Angeles–based artist Barbara Kruger (b. New York 1945), Untitled (Questions) (1990/2018). The emblematic red, white, and blue artwork was originally commissioned by MOCA in 1989 for the exhibition A Forest of Signs: Art in the Crisis of Representation, and was last installed in 1990 on the south wall of MOCA’s building (now The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA). The work holds an iconic place in the collective memory of Los Angeles’s art community and is considered one of the museum’s curatorial highlights over its forty-year history.

This iteration is installed on the north facade of The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, facing Temple Street and measuring 30 by 191 feet. Asking nine questions including “Who is beyond the law?,” “Who is bought and sold?,” and “Who is free to choose?,” the work points to issues of patriotism, civic engagement, and power relations. In connection with the work, MOCA led a series of voter registration efforts during the 2018 midterms, and will continue these efforts in advance of the 2020 general election.

This project was initiated by MOCA Director Klaus Biesenbach and is organized by MOCA Senior Curator Bennett Simpson.
This installation of Barbara Kruger’s Untitled (Questions) is generously supported by an anonymous donor.

ONE MUSEUM. TWO LOCATIONS- Free Every Thursday

Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art. With two distinct venues—MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA—and Michael Heizer’s seminal artwork Double Negative (1969-70) in the Nevada desert, we engage audiences through an ambitious program of exhibitions, educational programs, and publishing.

Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

We are contemporary.
We question and adapt to the changing definitions of art.

We are a museum.
We present, collect, and interpret the art of our time.

We care
for the experience of art, the inevitability of change, the multiplicity of perspectives, the urgency of contemporary expression.

With 2 distinct venues in Los Angeles

MOCA Grand Avenue
250 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Architect Arata Isozaki designed MOCA Grand Avenue in 1986 with classical architecture and Los Angeles popular culture in mind. Today this location hosts the museum’s main galleries, Lemonade café, the flagship location of the MOCA Store, and staff offices.
more info at: Grand Ave

250 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
A former police car warehouse in L.A.’s Little Tokyo Historic District, renovated by the noted California architect Frank Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (formerly The Temporary Contemporary) opened in 1983. This location offers 40,000 square feet of exhibition space.
more info at: Geffen

and Michael Heizer’s seminal artwork Double Negative (1969-70) in the Nevada desert,
Overton Airport- Mormon Mesa, Overton, Nevada (80 miles from Las Vegas)
1110 Airport Road
Overton, NV 89040
Double Negative was constructed by Michael Heizer in the Nevada desert in 1969 and remains one of the few still extant examples of what are commonly referred to as earthworks, land art, or environmental sculpture. The land art movement first appeared in the late 1960s and served to challenge the location, material, size, and temporal existence of a work of art. Double Negative consists of two long straight trenches, 30 feet wide and 50 feet deep, cut into the “tabletop” of Mormon Mesa, displacing 240,000 tons of desert sandstone. The cuts face each other across an indentation in the plateaus’ scalloped perimeter, forming a continuous image, a thick linear volume that bridges and combines the “negative” space between them.
more info at: Double Negative

Admission to Double Negative by artist Michael Heizer is always free.

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

General Admission: Free
Special exhibitions: $18
Members: Free
Children under 12: Free
Seniors and students: $10
Special exhibitions are free every Thursday, 5-8pm.

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

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MUSIC THAT'S FREE & LEGAL
2022-07-04 | Online event
Free and Legal Music Downloads with just your library card
Download music free and legal. Freegal is a free music service from your library. All you need is your library card number and possibly a PIN if your library utilizes them. Freegal offers access to about 15 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists, and over 40,000 music videos.
In total the collection is comprised of music from over 40,000 labels with music that originates in over 100 countries. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. Access to Freegal is limited to patrons of subscribing libraries.
This works for anyone with a Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles County Library, Long Beach or Pasadena Library Card. Freegal allows users to download up to 5 music track downloads a week
from the Sony Music Catalog,
plus unlimited streaming music. All selections are DRM-free in mp3 format. Patrons use their library card to download all Freegal music items.

• Over 11+ Million songs from 28,000+ labels including the labels of Sony Music Entertainment.

• Tens-of-thousands of popular artists in hundreds of musical genres.

• 15,000+ music videos from popular artists.

• Easy-to-use website interface with no software to install.

• DRM-FREE, MP3 files that can be played on ANY device (including iPods).

• Simultaneous access to all music for all patrons.

• Multiple plans to fit any-size budget! (Download and Streaming options available)

• Simultaneous releases of chart topping music.

• Eliminates the costs and headaches of circulating audio CDs.

• Full reporting and administration center to manage the Freegal Music Service.

Download the Freegal App from the App Store or Google Play store.
Download and/or stream music on any compatible device.

For additional information, visit the Freegal website @
www.lapl.org

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FREE COLORING PAGES
2022-07-04 | CA, United States
PROVIDED FREE! By the Automobile Driving Museum
Stuck at home?
Can’t make it to the Automobile Driving Museum We have a solution for the boredom that may ensue!
Print out these coloring pages for the young and the young at heart. Provided to you FREE! By the Zimmerman’s Automobile Driving Museum

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR FROM HOME

FREE FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER- in El Segundo
The Automobile Driving Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and ride in historic vehicles.
WE HAVE CARS. LOTS OF THEM.
130+
Vintage, Antique and Muscle Cars
We use our collection to present educational opportunities, new age engineering and cultural evolution of the automobile.

The Automobile Driving Museum is a great place to bring a group of kids for an afternoon of fun and education.
We welcome visits from summer camps, church groups and schools to offer them STEM projects and fun activities. Call ahead and we will arrange to have a docent on hand to give an informative tour of the museum’s car collection. We have an activity room that can host a group of 25-45 kids plus adults with tables for arts and crafts.

Automobile Driving Museum’s SUNDAY CAR RIDES
Sundays 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Subject to availability.
Please call the museum the Thursday before to get the Ride List!
Sunday rides do not need a reservation. They are first come, first served.
Please call 310-909-0950 ext. 200 to schedule a private tour with rides any other day at a special rate!

Scavenger Hunt

Ask at the front desk about the scavenger hunt on your next visit to Automobile Driving Museum. Follow the clues to discover hidden surprises and interesting facts throughout the museum.
Kids Area
Visiting kids will have fun in our kids area playing with cars and tracks, dress-up and mechanic tent. There are two cars that kids are welcome to play in as well being the perfect set-up for a memorable photograph.

Join us for Hot Wheels Garage

Life-sized Hot Wheels, Raffle Prizes, Hot Wheels + Endless Tracks, Train rides, Go-Karts and much much more. @10:00 am to 1:00 pm Check flyer below for schedule because dates will vary.

Admission ( Suggested Museum Donations )

Children 10 & under get in FREE
Children (11-17) $5
Adults $15
Family of Four $25

Hours
Open Tuesday-Sunday
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ride Along: Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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

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Kanopy Kids: Watch, Learn, Grow
2022-07-04 | Available on App Store & Google Play
FREE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT For kids ages 3-8
Kanopy Kids: Educational, Enriching, Entertaining programming for children of all ages—as well as the young at heart. Parents can trust that our catalog encourages social and emotional development, promotes respect for community diversity, and inspires creativity. Browse and discover the videos that spark children’s imagination.

What types of videos are available on Kanopy Kids?
Kanopy features a collection of films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop social emotional skills and reinforcing valuable learning topics, such as history, science, and new languages. It has a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content that range across Movies, TV Series, Animated Storybooks, Live Action, and Animated favorites.

What age range is suitable for Kanopy Kids?
Our content is appropriate for children ages 2 and up, with a focus on Kids age 2-8. Parents can also choose to implement parental controls to enable them to stay within the dedicated area for age-appropriate content.
Is Kanopy Kids available to me?
This service is only available to users with active public library memberships. If your membership is through a college or university library you will not be able to access this section.
How do I enter Kanopy Kids Mode on my account?
Sign into your Kanopy account and select “Go to Kanopy Kids” from the menu. You can learn how to find the menu on your device or app here.

What devices can I use to access Kanopy Kids?
You can access Kanopy on your computer, television, or mobile device. A list of supported mobile and TV apps can be found here.
For the best experience, please update your Kanopy app to the latest version.
Can I still use Kanopy while my child is watching on another device?
Yes; you can use Kanopy on multiple devices in different viewing modes at the same time. For example, you will be able to view Kanopy from a computer at the same time that your child watches on an iPad.

Why can’t I search for a non-Kids title?
Only Kids titles will appear in the search. To search for non-Kids titles, please exit Kanopy Kids.
Additionally, when you are searching for content outside of Kanopy Kids, you may see some titles that are tagged as Kids titles. Selecting these will automatically enter you into Kanopy Kids.
I want to use Kanopy Kids but I’m not a member of a library. How can I access?
You need to be a member of a participating public library in order to access any of the films on Kanopy. If your library is not currently working with Kanopy, we encourage you to let them know of your interest!

For additional information, visit the website @
kanopy.com/signup

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Homeschooling Made Easy
2022-07-04 | LA Public Library Online, CA, United States
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA ONLINE Free With Your Library Card
Welcome to Britannica School, a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.

SIGN ON HERE WITH YOUR LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD

Age-appropriate for K-12

Britannica School offers age-appropriate resources at 4 levels, the Learning Zone for early learners and elementary, middle and high school levels.

Elementary
Select Elementary learning and begin your adventure looking for people, places, and things. Watch and learn with videos and animations. Have fun with games and activities.

Middle & School Versions Grow as they do
Many online products offer multiple levels for different ages, but often struggling readers are reluctant to move to a lower level because the interface and experience are designed for younger students. With Britannica School, content is available at all three reading levels and students can move quickly from one level to another without changing the look and feel of the site. Content and Interface work together to give the user an experience tailored to their needs. For example, if elementary students move to a level with more advanced content, their interface becomes more advanced as well; but middle and high school students stay in their more advanced interfaces, even if they choose level 1.

For Educators and Home School Teachers

Our biggest users tell us that students, teachers and librarians all want to go beyond looking up content. You want to filter, tag favorites, adjust reading levels, share content, and serendipitously discover new and related ideas.
With Britannica School, educators can map text and multimedia to classroom activities on the fly and even toggle within an article to see the State and Common Core standards associated with it. Teachers can create, save and share lesson plans using the new lesson plan builder. They can map Britannica content, define steps and activities, select materials and share their ideas with other teachers. They can also access and review plans created by other teachers.

Britannica School’s ESL/ELL Support

English language learners may choose to have articles read aloud with each word highlighted as it is read to increase comprehension.
Other tools are built in for support as well including the Quick Click dictionary that provides definitions and audio pronunciations right when the reader needs them without leaving the article.
Britannica School also offers multiple translation tools with an emphasis on Spanish-English translation but with more than 50 world languages available.

Use Anywhere
Britannica School is accessible at school, home or anywhere you have an internet connection. Britannica School is designed to fit to any device—you can access content on a computer, tablet, or even a phone, and Britannica School’s design will fit your screen.

For additional information, visit the website @
britannica.com

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STUFF TO DO AT HOME
2022-07-04 | Los Angeles County Library Online, CA, United States
ONLINE, ALL THE TIME- from the LA County Library
Activities at Home, brought to you by the Los Angeles County Library, is just what you need to bust the boredom of being stuck at home. Looking for ways to learn something new or spark your creativity? We’ve got ideas! Check out our Activity Idea worksheets that can be completed at home. Continue to check back here for more Activity Ideas!

Activities at Home include;

For Kids & Parents

Acrostic Poetry Challenge (Ages 8 – 12)
Addition or Subtraction (Ages 5 – 8)
Adjust the Anagram (Ages 7 – 12)
Alphabet Bingo (Ages 4+)
Alphabet Letters (Ages 5 – 7)
Alphabet Practice and Memory Game (Ages 4+)
Animal Numbers (Ages 4 – 7)
Animal Rescue Mission (Ages 3+)
Animal Sorting (Ages 3 – 8)
Art Circles (Ages 5 – 8)
Baby Dinosaur Maze (Ages 5 – 8)
Balloon Powered Car (Ages 8 – 12)
Balloon Rhymes (Ages 4+)
Balloon Rhymes 2 (Ages 4+)
Big Mouth Drawings (Ages 7+)
Biography Cube (Ages 8+)
Bird Maze (Ages 5+)
Bird Maze 2 (Ages 5 – 8)
Bowl Weaving (Ages 6 – 12)
Box Robots (Ages 5 – 8)
Bubble Play (Ages 3 – 6)
Build a Bot (Ages 5+)
Butterfly (Ages 3+)
Butterfly 2 (Ages 3+)
Cardboard Dinosaur (Ages 7+)
Coffee Filter Earth (Ages 3+)
Coffee Filter Flowers (Ages 5 – 8)
Coins, Coins, Coins (Ages 4 – 6)
Collaborative Drawing Games (Ages 8+)
Color By Number: Bird (Ages 6+)
Color By Number: Bumblebee Math (Ages 6 – 8)
Color By Number: Elephant (Ages 6+)
Color By Number: Fish (Ages 5+)
Color By Number: Lion (Ages 4+)
Color By Number: Math Apple (Ages 5 – 8)
Color By Number: Math Rocket (Ages 5 – 8)
Color By Number: Math Sailboat (Ages 5 – 8)
Color By Number: Math Train (Ages 8+)
Color By Number: Mouse (Ages 6+)
Color Code Your Bookshelf (Ages 9 – 13)
Colorful Paper Fan Fish (Ages 6+)
Compare and Contrast (Ages 5 – 8)
Contraction Matching (Ages 5 – 8)
Crayon Scratch Art (Ages 4+)

Dance and Paint (Ages 3 – 12)
Dancing Raisins (Ages 4 – 8)
Decorative Peacock (Ages 8 – 12)
Design a Bookmark (Ages 4 – 8)
Design Your Own Crest (Ages 8 – 14)
Design Your Own Superhero Mask (Ages 4 – 12)
Dinosaur Egg Sorting (Ages 3 – 8)
Dinosaur Math Problems (Ages 3 – 5)
DIY Playdough (Ages 4 – 8)
DIY Playdough Made From Jell-O (Ages 5+)
DIY Popsicle Stick Puppets (Ages 5 – 8)
DIY Rocketship (Ages 6 – 12)
DIY Snow Globe (Ages 5+)
Doodle Drawing (Ages 5+)
Drinking Glass Music (Ages 4+)
Early Literacy Activities (Ages 2 – 5)
Fairytales: Compare and Contrast Themes (Ages 7 – 12)
Fairytales: Read and Create (Ages 7 – 12)
Fine Motor Skills Practice (Ages 2+)
Five Green and Speckled Frogs Puppets (Ages 3 – 8)
Flower Craft to Celebrate Spring (Ages 4 – 10)
Fruit Math Problems (Ages 3 – 5)
Fun With Tape (Ages 3+)
Germ Scatter (Ages 3 – 7)
Giant Tic-Tac-Toe Board (Ages 5 – 12)
Grammar: Adjectives (Ages 7+)
Grammar: Contractions (Ages 7+)
Grammar: Has Have Had (Ages 7+)
Grammar: Nouns (Ages 7+)
Grammar: Plural and Singular (Ages 7+)
Grow a Vegetable Garden From Scraps: Celery (Ages 5 – 10)
Grow an Avocado Plant from Seed (Ages 5 – 8)
Growing Succulents (Ages 7+)
Guessing Games (Ages 3+)
Hairstyle Makeover (Ages 5+)

Hatching a Dinosaur Egg Experiment (Ages 5+)
Hedgehog Paper Craft (Grades PreK – 2)
Hidden Colors Experiment (Ages 3+)
How Many Drops of Water Can a Coin Hold? (Ages 8+)
I Spy (Ages 6 – 9)
Indoor Alphabet Hunt (Ages 4 – 8)
Indoor Scavenger Hunt (Ages 4+)
Indoor Scavenger Hunt 2 (Ages 3 – 8)
Inside Out Balloon (Ages 6+)
Instrument Picture Search (Ages 4 – 6)

It’s A-MAZE-ING! (Ages 5 – 8)
Jellyfish (Grades PreK+)
Lava Island (Ages 5 – 8)
Learning Patterns (Ages 5 – 8)
Let’s Create With Color (Ages 18 months – 6)
Let’s Explore America: 50 Day Challenge (Ages 10 – 14)
Let’s Explore Central America (Ages 10 – 14)
Let’s Wash Our Hands! (Ages 3+)
Line Art: Fish (Ages 5 – 8)
Litter Bugs (Ages 5 – 8)
Make a Bird! (Ages 4 – 8)
Make Your Own Bird Feeder (Ages 5 – 8)
Make Your Own Family Tree (Ages 7 – 12)
Make Your Own Puzzle (Ages 5 – 8)
Make Your Own Rainbow Colored Scratch Paper (Ages 5 – 8)
Make Your Own Secret Code (Ages 8+)
Memory Game (Ages 3 – 12)
Milk Carton Bird Feeder (Ages 8 – 12)
Mixed Media Unicorn (Ages 5+)
Monster Box Ball Game (Ages 3 – 12)
Muffin Tin Fun (Ages 1+)
My Journal (Ages 5 – 8)
Naked Egg Experiment (Ages 3 – 8)
Narwhal Fun Facts (Ages 5 – 12)
Nature Collage (Ages 6 – 9)
Nature Paint Brush (Ages 7 – 13)
Neighborhood Nature Study (Ages 5+)
Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt (Ages 5 – 8)
Number and Letter Practice (Ages 4 – 6)
Number Search: Count by Five (Ages 6 – 10)
Number Search: Count by One (Ages 4 – 7)
Number Search: Count by Two (Ages 4 – 7)
Number Search: Find 3-digit Numbers (Ages 4 – 8)
Number Search: Find 3-digit Numbers (Ages 4 – 8)
Number Search: Find 4-digit Numbers (Ages 5 – 9)
Number Search: Find 4-digit Numbers 2 (Ages 5 – 8)
Number Words: Spelling (Ages 5 – 8)
Old-Fashioned Portraits (Ages 5+)
Origami Cup (Ages 5 – 8)
Origami Dog (Ages 5 – 8)
Origami Heart (Ages 7+)
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (Ages 4+)
Pack a Bag (Ages 3 – 5)
Paint & Fold Butterfly (Ages 5 – 8)
Paper Bag Crafts (Ages 4 – 8)
Paper Bag Dog Puppet (Ages 3+)
Paper Bag Monster Puppet (Ages 5 – 8)
Paper Caterpillar Crawl (Ages 4+)
Paper Flower Crown (Ages 7 – 10)
Paper Moving Fish (Ages 6+)
Paper Owl (Ages 3+)
Paper Plate Fan (Ages 4 – 8)
Paper Plate Rainbow (Ages 3 – 8)
Paper Tube Roll Mobile (Ages 5 – 8)
Pattern Hunt (Ages 5 – 8)
Penny Shuffleboard (Ages 4 – 16)
Picture Stories (Ages 5+)
Pipe Cleaner Creatures (Ages 5 – 8)
Plastic Spoon Bunnies (Ages 5 – 8)
Play With Palindromes (Ages 8+)
Pom-Pom in a Cup Game (Ages 5 – 9)
Pool Noodle Boat (Ages 4 – 10)
Popsicle Stick Crafts (Ages 4 – 8)
Portraits and Interview (Ages 8 – 12)
Practice Tying a Shoe (Ages 4+)
Race the Wiggles Out (Ages 4+)

Rainbow Craft (Ages 3 – 5)
Rainbow Milk: A Colorful Experiment (Ages 4 – 12)
Rainbow Pot of Gold (Ages 4 – 9)
Random Acts of Kindness Activity (Ages 6 – 12)
Robot Shapes (Ages 6 – 9)
Self-Portrait With Shapes (Ages 5 – 12)
Shadow Puppets (Ages 6 – 12)
Shape Maze (Ages 4 – 8)
Shape Rhymes (Ages 6+)
Shape Sorting Activity (Ages 3 – 8)
Shaving Cream Letter Hunt (Ages 3 – 5)
“Simon Says”… Draw (Ages 5 – 8)
Snail Pal (Ages 4 – 6)
Snowflake (Ages 5 – 8)
Sock Toss Game (Ages 3 – 8)
Solar System Knowledge (Ages 5 – 12)
Space Mission (Grades 1 – 8)
Spell Your Name Workout (Ages 5+)
Spider Web Game (Ages 4+)
Sports Sorting Activity (Ages 3 – 8)
Spot the Difference (Ages 3 – 8)
Spot the Difference Part 2 (Ages 3 – 8)
Sprout a Bean (Ages 5 – 10)
Star Wars Crafts (Ages 4 – 8)
String Hallway Laser Spy Maze (Ages 4 – 12)
Sudoku #1 (Ages 8 – 12)
Sudoku #2 (Ages 8 – 12)
Sudoku #3 (Ages 8 – 12)
Surrealism For Kids (Ages 8+)
Talent Show (Ages 3 – 14)
Tear Paper Art (Ages 5 – 8)
Tell Your Story (Ages 5 – 8)
Tiger Paper Bag Puppet (Ages 3+)
Time Capsule (Ages 5 – 8)
Tin Foil Stained Glass (Ages 10+)
Tissue Box Vehicle (Ages 5 – 8)
Tissue Paper Artwork (Ages 5 – 8)
Torn Paper Monster (Ages 5 – 8)
Tropical Fish (Ages 8 – 11)
Tumble Book Library (Ages 5 – 8)
Verb Tenses (Ages 7+)
Vision Boards (Ages 5 – 12)
Vowels (Ages 5 – 8)
Walk Like an Animal (Ages 3 – 7)
Walking Water: Capillary Action (Ages 5 – 10)
Weather Forecast (Ages 3 – 8)
Word Scramble: Pets (Ages 5 – 9)
Word Scramble: Prepositions (Ages (7+)
Word Scramble: Professional Sports Teams in LA (Ages 7 – 12)
Word Search (Ages 6 – 8)
Word Search: ABCs A to M (Age 5 – 8)
Word Search: ABCs N to Z (Ages 5 – 8)
Word Search: Art Supplies (Ages 7 – 10)
Word Search: Authors (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Back to School (Ages 7 – 9)
Word Search: Beach Day (Ages 5 – 8)
Word Search: Cats (Ages 7 – 12)
Word Search: Community Careers (Ages 8+)
Word Search: Computer Terms (Ages 7 – 10)
Word Search: Continents & Oceans (Ages 8+)
Word Search: Cryptozoology (Ages 8 – 13)
Word Search: Dinosaurs (Ages 7 – 12)
Word Search: Dog Breeds (Ages 8+)
Word Search: Egyptian Mythology (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Emotions (Ages 6 – 9)
Word Search: Everyday Items (Ages 5 – 8)
Word Search: Fantasy (Ages 7+)
Word Search: Gems (Ages 7 – 10)
Word Search: Genres (Ages 8 – 13)
Word Search: Greek Mythology (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Musical Instruments (Ages 7 – 10)
Word Search: Norse Mythology (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Ocean (Ages 5 – 8)
Word Search: Rocks & Minerals (Ages 8+)
Word Search: Roman Mythology (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Sight Words (Ages 5 – 7)
Word Search: Sight Words (Ages 6 – 8)
Word Search: Space (Ages 8+)
Word Search: Weather Words (Ages 7 – 12)
Word Search: Zoo Animals (Ages 7 – 12)

For Tweens & Teens
SYNC, a free summer audiobook program for teens is returning April 30 through July 29, 2020. SYNC will give away 2 audiobooks a week—pairs of popular titles, based on weekly themes. Register for SYNC and sign up for email or text alerts at www.audiobooksync.com.

52 Things… (Ages 12 – 18)
Acrostic Poetry Challenge (Ages 8 – 12)
Balloon Powered Car (Ages 8 – 12)
Be an Art Explorer (Ages 10+)
California Mission (Ages 8 – 11)
Cardboard Robot Arm (Ages 12 – 18)
Catalog and Organize Your Collection (Ages 9+)
Collage Book (Ages 8 – 12)
Color Code Your Bookshelf (Ages 9 – 13)
Crossword: Computer Terms (Ages 8 – 12)
Crossword: Library Website (Ages 12+)
Decorative Peacock (Ages 8 – 12)
Design Your Own Crest (Ages 8 – 14)
Design Your Own Dream House (Ages 8 – 12)
DIY Homemade Butter (Ages 8 – 12)
DIY Ice Cream (Ages 8 – 12)
Don’t Drop the Ball (Ages 10+)
Egg Carton Puppet (Ages 8 – 12)
Flat Braid Friendship Bracelet (Ages 8 – 18)
Funny Debates (Ages 12 – 18)
It’s A-MAZE-ING (Ages 12 – 14)

Let’s Explore America: 50 Day Challenge (Ages 10 – 14)
Let’s Explore Central America (Ages 10 – 14)
Make a Paper Bead Bracelet (Ages 12 – 18)
Make Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine (Ages 12 – 16)
Milk Carton Bird Feeder (Ages 8 – 12)
Neighborhood Museum (Ages 9+)
OverDrive Scavenger Hunt (Grades 6 – 12)
Papel Picado (Ages 8 – 12)
Portraits and Interview (Ages 8 – 12)
Positive Affirmation Day (Ages 12 – 18)
Pressed Flowers (Ages 12 – 18)
Rock Painting (Ages 8 – 18)
Secret Agent: Invisible Ink & Fingerprinting (Ages 8 – 12)
Spinning Target Game (Ages 12 – 18)
Sudoku #1 (Ages 8 – 12)
Sudoku #2 (Ages 8 – 12)
Sudoku #3 (Ages 8 – 12)
Taiga Biome Activity Packet (Ages 8 – 12)

Talent Show (Ages 3 – 14)
Tangled Titles for Teens (Ages 13+)
Their, There, They’re (Ages 8 – 12)
Three Indoor Garden Activities (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Authors (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Cryptozoology (Ages 8 – 13)
Word Search: Egyptian Mythology (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Flower Names (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Genres (Ages 8 – 13)
Word Search: Greek Mythology (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Music Styles (Ages 13+)
Word Search: Norse Mythology (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Roman Mythology (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: Science Fiction (Ages 12+)
Word Search: Storage (Ages 8 – 12)
Word Search: United States Presidents (Ages 6 – 12)
Worry Doll Pens (Ages 12 – 18)
Write a Movie Review (Ages 9 – 13)
Yarn Wrapped Letters (Ages 8 – 18)

For Adults

A Guide to Personal Care
Adult Coloring: Van Gogh
All About Frida Kahlo
Becoming an Inventor
Classic Author Anagrams
Coffee Culture Around the World
Composting Anywhere
Connect to Nature with Haiku
Create Your Dream Space
Ekphrastic: Transform Paintings to Poetry
Explore Mariachi!
Explore US National Parks
Get Cooking with Chef José Andrés

How to Start a Podcast
I Can Make That!
I Love the Library
Improve Your Memory
Introduction to Automotive Repair
Introduction to Programming with Python
Jane Austen Book Club: Emma
Jazz
Joss Whedon Screenwriting 101
Journaling: George Takei
Knots
Make Music with Yo-Yo Ma
Native Lands and Mapping

Odilon Redon: Artist
Old-Time Radio and the Emergence of Foley Sound Design
Poetry: Nikki Giovvani
Punk Rock
Science of Baking
SOMA Cube Puzzle
Street Photography
The Art of the Barista
The Opera
The War of the Worlds
Yoga: B. K. S. Iyengar
Your Virtual Office

DIY Library Programs
Since you can’t attend a program at one of our libraries right now, why not host your own library program! Our librarians have prepared these step-by-step guides for kids and teens to experience a real-life library program in the comfort of their own homes.

For Tweens & Teens

Adult 101: Creating a Strong Password (Ages 12 – 18)
Adult 101: Cyberbullying (Ages 12 – 17)
Adult 101: Fitness (Ages 12 – 17)
Adult 101: Keeping a Journal (Ages 12 – 18)
Adult 101: Mindfulness (Ages 12 – 17)
Adult 101: Persona Perzines (Ages 12 – 17)
Adult 101: Setting Goals (Ages 12 – 18)
Adult 101: Sewing Basics (Ages 12 – 18)

Adult 101: Social Etiquette (Ages 12 – 18)
Adult 101: Time is Money (Ages 12 – 18)
Ancient Technology: The Cross Staff (Ages 13+)
Citizen Science: Contribute to LA’s Nature Study (Ages 12 – 18)
Creative Writing: Teach Yourself to Write and Tell a Good Story (Ages 12 – 18)
Exploring Fashion Design (Ages 12 – 18)

Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad (Ages 11 – 18 and Educators)
MākMō: Mason Jar Glaze (Ages 13+)
Music Composition (Ages 12+)
Phone Photography (Ages 13 – 18)
Smartphone Cinema (Ages 12+)
The Art of Kumihimo (Ages 12 – 18)
What Floats Your Boat? (Ages 12 – 17)

For Kids & Parents

Become a Paleontologist (Ages 5 – 10)
Paper Airplanes (Ages 8+)

Activities at Home For All Ages

Camping in the Comfort of Your Own Home
Make Your Own Reusable Bag
Nature Memory Mapping

Activities at Home For Adults

Discover the Birds!
Mason Jar Experiment: Cloud in a Jar

Books & Learning
The Library is your gateway to a world of learning! Take a deep dive into a variety of topics with books, online courses, databases, and more.

Activities at Home For Kids & Parents
Adventurous Eaters: Make Healthy Eating Fun for Everyone! – Additional Resources (Ages 6 – 12)
African Safari: Fiction & Nonfiction About Animals of Africa – Additional Resources (Ages 4 – 9)
Coding & Computer Programming for Kids – Additional Resources (Ages 8 – 14)
Crafts for Kids – Additional Resources (Ages 6 – 12)
Do-It-Yourself Storytime – Additional Resources
Drawing for Kids – Additional Resources (Ages 5 – 10)
Explore the Arts! – Additional Resources (Ages 7 – 12)
Gardening for Kids & Families – Additional Resources (Ages 7 – 14)
Growth Mindset for Kids: Work Hard, Keep Learning, Build Resilience – Additional Resources (Ages 5 – 8)
Home Science Experiments – Additional Resources (Ages 4 – 12)
Math for Kids – Additional Resources (Ages 5 – 10)
Nature Exploration for Families – Additional Resources (Ages 6 – 12)
Origami for Kids – Additional Resources (Ages 6 – 12)
Schooling From Home (When You Aren’t a Homeschooler!) – Additional Resources
Space Exploration – Additional Resources (Ages 6 – 12)
STEM Education for Young Children – Additional Resources (Ages 4 – 8)
Stress Management for Kids – Additional Resources (Ages 4 – 10)

For Teens
Biographies for Teens – Additional Resources
Career Resources for Teens – Additional Resources
Classic Literature for Teens – Additional Resources
Cooking for Teens – Additional Resources
Creative Writing for Teens – Additional Resources
Fitness for Teens – Additional Resources
How Women Won the Right to Vote – Additional Resources
Make Your Own Comics – Additional Resources
Math for Teens – Additional Resources
Stress Management for Teens – Additional Resources
Test Prep for Teens – Additional Resources
True Tales for Teens: Nonfiction Reads for Teens – Additional Resources
Yoga for Teens – Additional Resources

For additional information, visit the website @
https://lacountylibrary.org/activities-at-home/

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Adidas Runners LA
2022-07-04 | LIVE on Facebook
Free Virtual Runs with Adidas Runners LA
Join Adidas Runners LA in FREE virtual running sessions. Adidas Runners is a free running community with daily events from running to strength and nutrition. These sessions are delivered to you via video.

Benefits of Virtual Running

Virtual Running is a social activity that bring new opportunities and experiences that challenge you personally. You’ll find as you complete more virtual runs that the online community of fellow runners is extremely supportive and accepting. Everyone is completing a virtual run for their own unique reason, their own special cause, and their own personal accomplishment. And even though the run itself isn’t so much about other people, that doesn’t mean you can’t do it with a group or some friends. It’s all up to you. That’s the beauty — and the freedom — of a virtual run.

Virtual runs are races that can be completed from anywhere in the world. Whether you walk or run doesn’t matter, and neither does your skill level. If you’re looking to get in shape, want to up your game with new challenges, or are just looking for something fun, virtual races give you the opportunity to nail your goal.

Adidas Runners LA Virtual Runs Include;
FREE Tempo Run
The Tempo Run is a moderate sustained effort sandwiched between a warm up and cool down. Tempo Run’s are an effective way of building a runner’s ability to sustain faster speeds over time.
FREE Long Run
The Long Run is measured in distance rather than time. Distance measurement helps to build a foundation for longer aerobic runs and races. The run is either 4 or 6 miles distances at an easy pace.
We participate in a proper Warm Up with the use of Adidas Running app to monitor our progress. We also, focus on relaxing at a slower pace while ending with a proper Cool Down.

FREE Virtual Nutrition
Tune in each week to nutrition coach Lottie’s Nutriton Tlks. In this session Lottie will have a different guest each week where they will create a recipe together and discuss topics around fueling plus nutrition. This dynamic conversation will supply useful tips for any athlete who is looking to learn more about nutrition and healthy habits!
The video will be posted at 7:00 am. Check website below for more information.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.facebook.com/groups/adidasRunnersLA/

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The Santa Monica Steps
2022-07-04 | Santa Monica Steps, 4th st and Amalfi Drive, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
OPEN AGAIN 24/7- Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Stairs are actually two different stairways, both of which descend from Santa Monica’s Adelaide Drive to Entrada Drive (Santa Monica Canyon).

The mis-named “7th Street stairway” has its upper end across from 526 Adelaide Drive, and leads down to Entrada Drive, across the street from Amalfi Drive. It consists of 152 wooden steps and 18 concrete steps in a straight path, about 5.5 feet wide, separated by three horizontal landings. Altogether the 170 steps produce an overall vertical change of about 110 feet.

The “4th-street stairway” begins at the intersection of 4th Street and Adelaide, leading down to Ocean Avenue Extension. It consists solely of concrete flights interconnected by right- and left-hand turns. There are 189 steps producing an overall vertical change of about 115 feet.

On the Pacific Palisades side of Santa Monica Canyon is the so-called “secret Mesa stairway”, which is much less used although it has more steps than either of the above. The base is on Mesa Road, next to 404 Mesa and about a 10-minute walk from West Channel Road. 201 concrete steps rise about 100 feet to the intersection of Upper Mesa Road and Amalfi Drive. There is no railing except for the topmost 18 steps, so descending requires caution. (The stairs are sometimes incorrectly called the “La Mesa stairs”–La Mesa Drive is elsewhere in Santa Monica, and there is a La Mesa Stairway in the city of La Mesa in San Diego County.)
Several other lengthy staircases nearby descend from Palisades Park bluffs to overpasses crossing Pacific Coast Highway to the beach:

The northernmost crossing near Montana Avenue has 172 steps with a vertical change from Palisades Park to the pedestrian path on the beach of about 110 feet.Separate ramps, one from the vicinity of Idaho Ave and the other from the top of the California Incline, converge and share the same bridge crossing to the beach, with a vertical change of 105 feet from Idaho, 100 from California. The California route is bicycle-friendly with no steps at all, while the Idaho route has one circular stairway of 41 steps between long sections of ramp.
One near Arizona Avenue has 115 steps with about 65 feet of vertical change, with the longer inland section made of attractive brick.
One near Broadway has 83 steps with a vertical change of about 50 feet.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.facebook.com/santamonicastairs/

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Meditation for Beginners
2022-07-04 | Online, Los Angeles
AVAILABLE ANYTIME ONLINE- Lake Shrine Self-Realization Fellowship

Meditation for Beginners- Discover the peace and divine consciousness that meditation brings.

Learn to Meditate (Video Instruction)
Basic Instructions
Preparing a Space for Meditation
Correct Posture

Learn to Meditate (Video Instruction)
Paramahansa 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.
In 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.
If 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.

A Beginner’s Meditation

Further Instruction on the Basics With Brother Achalananda

Ways to Deepen Your Meditation

More information about this CD

Meditate with SRF members and friends from around the globe in the comfort of your own home

Join us for an online meditation at the SRF Online Meditation Center

Learn more techniques for meditation in Paramahansa Yogananda’s Lessons for Home Study

Lake 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.
SRF 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.
Paramahansa Yogananda at Lake Shrine’s Dedication in 1950
Today, 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.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://yogananda.org/a-beginners-meditation

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The Hollywood Cross
2022-07-04 | The Hollywood Cross, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Hollywood, CA, 90068, United States
The Hollywood Cross, is better known by it’s official name as the Hollywood Pilgrimage Memorial Monument. And if you’ve ever driven on the 101 freeway through Hollywood, then you’ve probably have noticed the giant, illuminated cross on top of a hill just to the north of the Cahuenga exit.

The Hollywood Cross is a memorial to Christine Stevenson, a founding member of the Theatre Arts Alliance, the group who built the Hollywood Bowl. The Alliance began producing plays exclusively with religious themes, but some members wanted to branch out with some productions of a more secular nature.

Ms. Stevenson had no interest in secular productions and in 1920 she built the Pilgrimage Theatre, named after her new production, the Pilgrimage Play.
When Stevenson died in 1922, the Pilgrimage continued to put on the Pilgrimage Play until 1964 when a lawsuit brought the play’s run to its end. This legal action stemmed from concerns about the separation of church and state that came about in 1941, after the County of Los Angeles was deeded the theatre and the land it was on.
In 1976, The Pilgrimage was renamed John Anson Ford Amphitheater in honor of the former L.A. County Supervisor and today it’s known simply as The Ford.

The Many Iterations of the Hollywood Cross
In 1923, in honor of Ms. Stevenson, a giant wooden cross was placed on the hilltop above the Pilgrimage Theater. It was lit up in the evening when her play was being performed in the amphitheater below.
In 1993 the current monument — a 32-foot tall memorial of steel and opaque plastic — was put in place and dubbed the Hollywood Pilgrimage Memorial Monument. Two years later, it was named the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #617.

How to get to the Hollywood Cross
To visit the Cross from the Ford Theatre, walk south along Cahuenga Boulevard East. Right before the intersection with Cahuenga Terrace, on top of a retaining wall, you’ll see a narrow trail leading up the hill. This isn’t the most obvious of trails, so you’ll have to look closely.
The hike is short, but the trail is quite steep. The path isn’t well marked or well groomed, so come prepared with proper shoes. The hike is challenging, but eventually you will come to the top of the hill at the base of the Hollywood Cross. From the top of the hill the views are spectacular.

Where to Park When Hiking to the Hollywood Cross
There’s no parking along Cahuenga Boulevard. Find parking on Cahuenga Terrace, a small side street just to the south of the cross. Or, depending on the time of day (and if you’re feeling bold), you can park in the Ford Theatre’s nearby lot.
The Hollywood Cross is now owned by The Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California.

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CANELA MUSIC
2022-07-04 | Available on App Store & Google Play
MAS MUSICA LATINX- Available on the App Store & Google Play
Canela Music es una nueva aplicación que ofrece una combinación única de videos musicales en todos los géneros de música latina y contenido original, desde artistas clásicos hasta voces emergentes. ¡Lo tenemos todo!
Canella Music is a new app that offers a unique combination of music videos of all genres and original content, from classic artists to new emerging voices. They have it all.
La experiencia de Canela Music es:
– 7 canales de videos musicales exclusivos
– “Mixtapes” seleccionados con videos musicales basados en temas y momentos de moda en la música latina- Contenido original exclusivo que explora los estilos de vida de los artistas y su conexión con la cultura latina.

FAQ
P: Â¿En quÃ© dispositivos puedo descargar Canela Music?
R: Canela Music se encuentra disponible en iOS y Android
P: Â¿Debo pagar una suscripciÃ³n para acceder al contenido?
R: La publicidad en los videos (AVOD) hace que el contenido disponible en Canela.TV sea gratuito para los espectadores. Dependiendo el dispositivo que utilices, se pueden aplicar tarifas de datos. Consulta a tu operador.
P: Â¿Por quÃ© la calidad de imagen varÃa?
R: Tener una conexiÃ³n rÃ¡pida es importante. Por eso, recomendamos tener una conexiÃ³n a Internet rÃ¡pida & estable, idealmente superior a 5mb para tener una experiencia Ã³ptima.
P: No puedo encontrar dÃ³nde dejÃ© el programa que estoy viendo
R: Para guardar tu progreso, agregar favoritos y ajustes de idioma necesitas tener una cuenta. CrÃ©ala, inicia sesiÃ³n y comienza a disfrutar de todas las ventajas que Canela.TV tiene para ti!
Q: Where can I find Canela.TV?
A: Canela Music is on all major mobile devices; iOS and Android
Q: Do I need to Pay For Canela Music?
A: Canela Music is an Ad Supported Service (AVOD) which allows you to stream the content for free.Data rates may apply.
Q: Why does the image quality vary?
A: Having a fast connection is important, and so is having a stable connection.We recommend a connection faster than 5mb.
Q: I can’t find where I left off with the show I am watching.
A: Storing your progress, saving to favorites and saving your language settings all depend on registering for an account.So, sign in and take advantage of all the features Canela.TV has to offer.

For additional information, visit the website @
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Learn to Play: on Linkedin Learning
2022-07-04 | Los Angeles County Library Online, CA, United States
Linkedin Learning is an American massive open online course provider. It provides video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. It is a subsidiary of LinkedIn. All the courses on LinkedIn fall into 3 categories: Business, Creative, and Technology.
And now that includes music! AND NOW it’s all FREE from your local library.

If you’ve ever wanted to pick up the piano or keyboard as an instrument, this is the path for you! You begin with the basics of keyboard-based instruments and then expand your knowledge with courses in jazz improvisation and songwriting techniques.

Classes included:
Beginning Blues Piano
Piano Fundamentals
Jazz Piano
Seating Position and Proper Hand Technique
The Keyboard
Proper Posture
Melodic Intervals

Learn how to play guitar at your own pace. These easy-to-follow videos features examples in TAB and standard music notation, and hands-on instruction by guitar virtuoso Jared Meeker. You’ll learn how to hold the instrument, play with a pick, count time, read music, and play simple chords. After mastering these basics, you’ll be introduced to fingerpicking, barre chords, improvisation, music theory, and a variety of styles, including blues, rock, country, and folk. Beginning Acoustic Guitar is a must-have for anyone serious about starting to learn acoustic guitar.

Classes included:
Acoustic Guitar
Rock Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Blues Guitar
Bluegrass Guitar
Modern Celtic Rhythm Guitar
Picking, Fretting, & Chords
Theory for the Contemporary Guitarist
Tuning the Guitar

Learn how to play the drums using popular drum beats and fills played by some of the best drummers on some of the world’s most famous songs. This collection combines the entire three-level series On the Beaten Path—the acclaimed method that teaches you how to play drums using carefully selected legendary beats from the songs that shaped modern music. The initial chapters start you off with a wide selection of basic rock beats and fills by drummers including John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Tré Cool (Green Day), Dave Grohl (Nirvana), and many more. Next, expand your drum vocabulary with dozens of blues and jazz beats and fills by drummers—including Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan), Max Roach (Miles Davis), Buddy Rich, and many more—to unlock the coordination and syncopation skills that you need to master. Then fortify your drumming knowledge with reggae, country, funk, and Latin beats by legendary drummers including Carlton Barrett (Bob Marley), Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste (The Meters), and many more. Award-winning instructor Rich Lackowski weaves in concepts like time and tempo manipulation, time signature, and a ton of key drumming tools.
By the time you complete this course, you’ll understand all the essentials of being a good drummer: from reading and writing music to playing with healthy technique to keep you drumming for a lifetime—along with a well-rounded vocabulary of over 140 famous beats and fills that you can use to create your own music and start playing in bands.

Classes included:
Drum Set Lessons
Electric Drums
Snare Drums

Kick Drums

Cymbals Setup

Drum Machines

Organizing Your Drums
Parts of the Drum
How Small Rooms Affect Drums
Tuning Your Drum

Learn how to play banjo with United States Artists Friends Fellow and multi-Grammy nominee Tony Trischka. Learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home, or anywhere else you can carry your instrument and your learning device. This 4-part definitive video library includes hundreds of banjo lessons and performances, plus banjo tabs, backing tracks, and other study materials. Part 1 covers the fundamentals: holding a banjo, tuning a banjo, reading music, and positioning your right and left hands. Tony covers some simple finger picking and thumb rolls, and introduces exercises to help strengthen your fingers and play some simple tunes. Plus, learn the classic bluegrass songs that any banjo player needs to know, such as “Sourwood Mountain” and “Wildwood Flower.”
Classes included:
Banjo Fundamentals
Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
Shelton Roll
Osborne Roll
Fancier Backup
Improvisation and Melodic Styles
Holding the Banjo
Hitting the Head with the Picks
Using the Capo
Finger Picks

Take mandolin lessons online and learn at your own pace. Mike Marshall—founder of Mandolin Symposium, Grammy nominee, and founding member of the David Grisman Quintet—teaches the fundamentals of bluegrass, classical, and Brazilian mandolin. This four-part comprehensive video library includes hundreds of online mandolin lessons, plus exclusive performances, special guest interviews, and study materials such as tab and audio samples. Part 1 covers basics such as holding and tuning a mandolin, positioning your hands and fingers, and playing simple chords. Mike also covers a bit of music theory and techniques like chops and picking, so you can start to play the mandolin in more modern arrangements. Plus, learn to play some simple tunes, including classics such as “Hand Me Down My Walking Cane” and “Wabash Cannonball,” that will keep you motivated on your journey to mandolin mastery.
Classes included:
Mandolin Fundamentals
Tuning Your Mandolin
Bluegrass Chop Chords
Down and Up Picking Basics
Final Finger Buster
Scales with Four Fingers

Learn how to sing. Explore major concepts and terminology that can help you get started as a vocalist, learn how to use a piano to find the right key, and more.
Classes included:
Singing Fundamentals
Using the Melody
Vibrato
Improving Breath Management
Riffs and Licks
Head Voice, Chest Voice
Yoga for Singers

Learn how to turn a demo recording to a fully mastered song with Grammy-winning writer/producer/mixer Scott Jacoby. These simple, memorable, and practical techniques cover the production process from beginning to end, introducing not just the how, but the why—the philosophies and concepts—behind great audio engineering. You’ll understand how to choose the right song for recording, select a tempo and key, and lay down tracks with both real and virtual instruments and vocals. Scott then takes you into post, where the editing, mixing, and mastering magic happens. The techniques are demonstrated in Pro Tools, but you can follow along in any one of your favorite DAWs. By the end, you’ll have the skills you need to record, edit, and mix a complete song.
Classes included:
Techniques and Concepts
Audio Mixing Master Class
Vocal Production Techniques
GarageBand Essential Training
Logic Pro: Producing Electronic Music
Mixing Techniques for Pop & Hip Hop
Mixing an EDM Track
Making Beats

For additional information, visit the website @
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Inglewood Public Library- Video Games
2022-07-04 | Inglewood Public Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA, 90301, United States
INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY- Inglewood
Come to The Inglewood Public Library and “check out” their new selection of video games, for Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, that you can borrow, just like you would borrow a book?

Did you finish your homework? Let’s Play! Get your GAME ON!

Check out our Video Game collection!

Over 160 different games available from Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One! Pick-up via Curbside Service.

TEEN VIDEO GAME TIME EVERY WEDNESDAY 3-4PM
Hey Teens, Get Your Game On! For teens ages 13–19 years old.​ Masks are required.

Teen gaming is back at IPL in the Teen Alcove! Stop by the Main Library to play Nintendo Switch, PS4 & also take turns playing virtual reality OCULUS!

6 Cognitive Benefits of VR For Kids

Research indicates that kids who play VR games that focus on training the brain have better fine motor skills and balance. In fact, they tend to have better mobility overall.
VR gaming improves spatial attention in children and gives them the ability to quickly locate a target in a field of distractors, which has proven to be a good predictor of driving ability.
Playing VR games, which often resemble actual real-world experiences, helps children translate the skills they learned in these educational VR environments to the real world.
According to recent research, children that play shooting games have increased vision capabilities. Scientists have found that the fast-paced games increase adrenaline and dopamine in the brain which helps maintain and improve brain health.
VR gaming increases mental flexibility and improves a child’s ability to quickly switch seamlessly between tasks with conflicting demands.
VR games are a great way to reduce stress and depression in children. Immersing in a VR game can result in short and long-term mood boost that helps them relax and unwind, decreasing the levels of stress a person may be experiencing.

TEEN SERVICES
The City of Inglewood Public Library Teen Services Division caters to library patrons 15 years of age and older. We provide educational, recreational and social resources for this age demographic. Any requests, recommendations, or questions may be sent to Teen Services.
For Teen info call, (310) 412-5384.

Main Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
310-412-5380
Hours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Crenshaw-Imperial Branch Library
11141 Crenshaw Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90303
310-412-5403
Hours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The mission of the Inglewood Public Library is to provide access to informational, educational, and recreational services and resources responsive to the library’s diverse communities.

Don’t have a library card?
Apply for an IPL card in-person at the library during open hours, or apply for a virtual card online.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.cityofinglewood.org/787/Inglewood-Public-Library

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DISCOVER AND GO FREE MUSEUM TICKETS
2022-07-04 | LA County Library, CA, United States
EXPLORE SOCAL MUSEUMS FOR FREE – LA County Library
Enjoy FREE MUSEUM TICKETS for you and your family! Discover the art, history, and culture of Los Angeles County on family day as you explore exhibits in partnered museums of LA County Library! Visit the website to claim passes to any of these museums: Catalina Island Museum, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.
With your LA County Library card, you can reserve family passes to local museums and cultural institutions for free through Discover & Go.
How to Reserve a Pass:

Visit the Discover & Go portal and log in using your library card number and PIN.
Browse by museum or date.
Make a reservation by selecting a date and venue.
Shortly before your visit, print out your pass.
Note: You cannot cancel your passes once they have been printed.
Enjoy your visit!

Program Requirements:
Only adults ages 18 and over with a full-access library card in good standing can reserve Discover & Go passes – this means your account is not barred or blocked. Digital library cards may not be used to reserve passes. Contact your local library to check on your account status.
Notes About Pass Reservations:

You can make reservations up to 3 months in advance. New tickets are released on the first of each month.
All free tickets are first-come, first-served until all tickets are exhausted for the month.
You can have up to 2 active reservations at a time.
Please read all the details on each venue before making a reservation, as details vary for each museum.
For some museums, passes are restricted to 1-per-calendar-year per customer. Double-check the dates for these, and don’t print them until you’re sure you can attend!
Reservations can be canceled only if the pass has not been printed. Log into Discover & Go to cancel your reservation online.
The pass is only valid for the name and date on the pass. A valid photo ID is required for admission.

PARTICIPATING PARTNERS
CATALINA ISLAND MUSEUM

LA BREA TAR PITS & MUSEUM

NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Don’t Have A Library Card? Get One NOW!

Library cards are available for free to permanent and temporary residents of California. With an LA County Library card, you can:

check out books, magazines, and DVDs
place holds and accesses your account online
access library databases from home
download audiobooks, books, and music
use the Library’s public computers and internet
connect to Wi-Fi at all LA County Library locations

Library Cards for Children and Teens
There is no minimum age requirement to apply for a library card. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their library card application. Parents/guardians can restrict their child from checking out DVDs. For a child to access the Internet, parents/guardians must be present and fill out an Internet Access Permission form. All fees related to lost or damaged items or lost library cards are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
How to Get a PIN
A PIN allows you to place holds and access your account online, use the Library’s public computers, and access Wi-Fi. You are given a PIN when you first apply for a library card. If you have a library card but do not have a PIN or have forgotten it, you can request a PIN online or by calling any LA County Library location.
How to Access Your Account

You can access your library account by logging into the online catalog and clicking “My Account.” From here, you can:

Renew items, check due dates, and view fees
Check the status of holds, cancel holds, change pickup location
Place a vacation hold by entering the dates you will be gone and we will delay your hold until you return
Update your address and phone number
Change your PIN Update your email

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

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LA Phil from The Bowl
2022-07-04 | Online event
NEW EPISODES EACH WEEK- Streamed for Hollywood Bowl
LA 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.
The 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.

SOUND/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.
Each 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.

Be The First To Know When New Episodes Drop
Go to website below to sign up for advance notification of when the new episodes drop.

About the LA Phil

Redefining 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.

Gustavo Dudamel

Grammy®-winning symphonic and operatic conductor Gustavo Dudamel serves as Music & Artistic Director of the LA Phil.

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LA Philharmonic

Learn more about the performers in our internationally renowned orchestra.

MEET THE ORCHESTRA

LA Philharmonic’s Creative Collaborators

In 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.

MEET THE TEAM

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.soundstage.laphil.com/

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PEACOCK: NBC Universal FREE!
2022-07-04 | Online, Los Angeles
THE BEST OF NBC UNIVERSAL– Stream Free Online
Introducing Peacock TV. The New Streaming Service from NBC Universal is FREE as a bird. Now on Roku!

Peacock 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.
The 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.

NBC’s Peacock TV
has 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.

Peacock 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.
Up 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.

Thanks 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.

For additional information, visit the website @
peacocktv.com/

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