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     This page contains information on arts and special music/ performance-related events and activities. Artwalk information and the listings of free museum days have been carried over from the summer "Extras" page, along with a couple of other categories of other "freebies." Additional materials and the most current updates can be found on the site's Facebook page. PLEASE REMEMBER: Although every attempt is made to bring you the most current event information possible, ALL SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CONFIRM ANY EVENT YOU WISH TO ATTEND. A phone number and web link are included if available. Also, if you'd like information on other free events, products and activities on an ongoing basis during the year, plus the latest site updates, follow the site on Facebook (on the re-established page) at www.facebook.com/gotodorothyswebsite. And . . . if you'd like an event posted, please send an e-mail with event information, along with a contact name and phone number which are accessible to the public, to information@dorothyswebsite.org. Thanks!

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 SPECIAL EVENTS/NOTICES 

VARIOUS LOCATIONS - ADDITIONAL FEBRUARY ARTS/PERFORMANCE-RELATED EVENTS:

February 2 - Skirball Cultural Center Programs. Roots and Renewal: Honoring the New Year of the Trees. Visit the Skirball for a free day of gratitude, healing, learning and community in recognition of the Jewish New Year of the Trees with artist-led talks, a curated Tu B'Shevat experience, food samples, guided campus walks, panel discussions, art making, music and more. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Skirball Cultural Center in West Los Angeles, 2701 N. Sepulveda Drive. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.org.

February 5 and 7 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. On January 5 at 6 p.m. in Lani Hall, "Voices in Shadow: The Artistic Journey of Iranian Female Singers after the Revolution." The panel discussion will explore the artistic and societal challenges faces by Iranian female singers and delve into the technical aspects of Iranian classical singing. See additional details on website. On February 7 at 4 p.m. in Lani Hall, "Music and Trauma: A Conversation in the Midst of Fire." Scholars and performers from the community who are working on subjects relating to music and trauma will offer thoughts and insights into their projects, as well as how the wildfires are affecting their research and practices. A public conversation and reception will follow. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

February 8 - USC Visions and Voices Programs. Punk for the People: The Past, Present and Future of BIPOC Punk. PLEASE NOTE: CURRENTLY THIS EVENT IS WAITLIST ONLY. Curated by James Spooner, the program will highlight the role of the BIPOC community in punk rock. The multifaceted day of programming will include a live concert with Soul Glo, Sweeping Promises and Trap Girl, a conversation with LA punk legends Alice Bag (The Bags) and Teresa Covarrubias (The Brat), and a workshop with DIY festival promoters from across the country. See website for additional details and program locations on the USC campus. Reservations are required and the waitlist can be joined via the link on the event page. Information: http://visionsandvoices.usc.edu.

February 13 and 19 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. On February 13, the 8th Annual Robert U. Nelson Lecture: A Conversation with Michael Abels. The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer's latest score if for the series Star Wars: The Acolyte, and he is the co-founder of Composers Diversity Collective, an advocacy group to increase the visibility of composers of color in film The lecture will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Lani Hall. Seating is on a first-come basis. On February 19 at 1 p.m. via Zoom, Liv Lande, the senior adviser, culture and information section, Embassy of Japan in Norway, will present a lecture titled "An Ethnomusicologist Among Diplomats." Register via the event web page. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

February 14 - Friday Films at the Little Tokyo Library. African American Heritage Month Celebration with a screening of the film "Poetic Justice." The Oscar-nominated 1993 movie stars Janet Jackson as hairdresser Justice on a road trip from South Central LA to Oakland. The cast also includes Tupac Shakur, Regina King and Maya Angelou. The screening will take place at 2 p.m. at the Little Tokyo Branch Library, 203 S. Los Angeles Street in Little Tokyo/Downtown LA. Information: (213) 612-0525 or www.lapl.org/branches/little-tokyo.

February 15 - GRAMMY Museum Programs. "The ABCs of Creating Music Magic for TV with AAFCA." The interactive conversation will feature some of the industry's top film and TV composers, songwriters and music supervisors as they discuss the art of creating songs and scores for the screen. The program will take place from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the GRAMMY Museum, 800 W. Olympic Boulevard in Downtown LA. RSVP/free tickets required. Information: www.grammymuseum.org.

February 21 - Biola University Programs. Biola University Conservatory Visit Day. Prospective students can audition, interview, sit in on classes, and experience a day in the life of the Conservatory. The event will take place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Crowell Music Building, Lansing Recital Hall, on the Biola University Campus in La Mirada Registration is reqired and will close on February 19. See additional details on the calendar event information. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892, www.biola.edu/music or www.biola.edu.

February 22 - GRAMMY Museum Programs. Film screening: Alkebulan II. The GRAMMY Museum will present a special screening, panel and live performance celebrating ALKEBULAN II, the sequel to GRAMMY Award-winning artist Matt B's African-inspired album. The program will take place from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the GRAMMY Museum, 800 W. Olympic Boulevard in Downtown LA. RSVP/free tickets required. Information: www.grammymuseum.org.

February 25 and 28 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. On February 25, "Resonance and Remembrance: The Violin in Holocaust Cinema." The lecture will explore the symbolic and emotional role of the violin in Holocaust cinema and will take place at 4 p.m. in the Recording Studio, Ostin Music Center. On February 28 at 11 a.m. via Zoom, the lecture will be titled "Instrument of the State" A Century of Music in Louisiana's Angola Prison (Jazz Edition)." Register via the event web page. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.

February 26 - Jim J's Jukebox at the Beverly Hills Library. This winter session of the lectures by American Songbook buff Jim Jimirro (founding president of The Disney Channel and current Chairman of the Board of National Lampoon) will be at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The "Discovering American's Music" lectures cover facts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and music from his collection. For additional information and reservations, contact the Beverly Hills Public Library at reference@beverlyhills.org or call the phone number listed. Information: (310) 288-2244 or www.bhpl.org.

February 26 - Night Out at LACMA. PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT CURRENTLY IS LISTED AS BEING SOLD OUT. Celebrate LACMA's current exhibitions and discover the museum after hours while enjoying drinks and music on the Plaza. Food will be available for purchase. The event will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Smidt Welcome Plaza at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: www.lacma.org.

February 27 - USC Thornton School of Music Programs Musicalities: Scenes of Sonic Social Life - A Lecture by Vijay Iyer. To conclude his residency at USC, the pianist, composer, collaborator and tenured professor at Harvard University will present a lecture on Musicalities: Scenes of Sonic Social Life. The program will take place at 6 p.m. in Doheny Memorial Library on the USC Campus. An RSVP is required for this performance and can be made via the website event page. See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

March 4 - 15th Annual Creative Edge Lecture. Each spring Arts Orange County presents the Creative Edge lecture to bring together business, arts, and education communities to learn about and discuss the value of creativity in all endeavors. This year's lecture will take place at 10 a.m at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on the UC Irvine campus. The lecture will feature game industry legend Mike Morhaime, cofounder and former CEO of Blizzard Entertainment and cofounder and CEO of Dreamhaven. Admission is free but reservations are required. Information: (949) 854-4646 or www.thebarclay.org.

March 23 - SoCal Museums Free-For-All Day. On March 23, over thirty museums - presenting art, cultural heritage, film, natural history and science - will be open for free to the public. Museums are in cities from Long Beach to Santa Barbara, and a full list of participating institutions is available on the website listed. Free offer is for general admission only and does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions. See individual museum information for hours and other visitor information. Information: www.socalmuseums.org.

LONG BEACH - KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND (TURN)TABLE. Knights of the Round (Turn)Table is a monthly event modeled after a book club. Back in the day, people used to listen to the records while staring at the album artwork and liner notes. The programs seek to recreate this experience in the company of other music lovers. The February event, Featuring James Brown, will take place on February 27 at Beachwood Brewing and Distilling, 3630 Atlantic Avenue, at 6:30 p.m. An RSVP IS REQUIRED at bixbyknollsinfo.com/knights using the link on the event page. No outside food allowed. Information: (562) 595-0081, www.facebook.com/knightsoftheroundturntable or www.bixbyknollsinfo.com, go to "events," and "knights."

LONG BEACH - VIRTUAL SHAKESPEARE AND FRIENDS ALOUD. "Shakespeare and Friends Aloud." This season of Shakespeare Aloud hosts readings of Shakespeare's plays and covers works of friends and contemporaries like Christopher Marlow, John Fletcher, Thomas Kyd and others. Community members are invited to participate as readers or audience members. Events will take place on Thursdays at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Register via the links on the Carpenter Arts/Arts for Life website. UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE - THIS PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED AND WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING PLACE. Information: (562) 985-7000 or www.carpenterarts.org/artsforlife.

LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY GRAMMY Museum News. Beginning on January 25, the Museum will be free for all visitors ages 17 and under, expanding the opportunity for young individuals to experience the interactive exhibits. This includes admission to the February 14 preview of Sonic Playground, an immersive, music-making experience dedicated to the legacy of Jim Long. Information: www.grammymuseum.org.

LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY LA Opera Community Opera. The LA Opera's Community Opera production will once again be returning in the spring for two nights at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels. This year's production will take place on March 14 and 15 2025. Carla Lucero's "Las Mujeres de Jerualen" will be performed in Spanish with projected English translation. Ticket reservations are available now for the performances. To learn more, call the number listed or visit the website listed. Information: (213) 972-3157 or https://laopera.org/community-learning/community-ensembles/community-opera.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH/BLACK HISTORY MONTH. February is African American Heritage Month/Black History Month. A schedule of events in the Los Angeles area is available at the website listed. Information: https://culture.lacity.gov/programs-and-initiatives/la-hm

LOS ANGELES COUNTY - LACMA WINTER PROGRAMS The Los Angeles County Museum of Art makes available a publication called The Guide. The Guide includes information on LACMA's Education and Public Programs for Winter 2024/2025, including music programs. The Guide can be downloaded in pdf format. Information: (323) 857-6000, www.lacma.org/theguide or www.lacma.org.

 ART WALKS 

The following is a partial listing of art walks. It is recommended that you confirm the availability of all events prior to attending since days and times may change periodically.

  • ANAHEIM - Downtown Anaheim ArtCrawl Experience. This event takes place quarterly on the second Saturday of the month from 5 - 8 p.m. The progressive art walk will begin at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 Center Street. The date of the next event is TBA. Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com, go to "Events" or "ArtCrawl Experience."

  • CLAREMONT - Art After Hours at Pomona College Museum of Art. The event takes place most Thursdays at the Pomona College Museum of Art, 330 N. College Avenue, from 5 - 11 p.m. May include entertainment, special exhibits, student presentations or other programs, and the event is usually during the school year. Information: (909) 621-8283 or www.collegescalendar.org

  • COVINA - First Saturday Citrus Art Walk. The new First Saturday Citrus ArtWalk will take place on the first Saturday of each month from 3 - 7 p.m. on Citrus Avenue in downtown Covina. There will be art displays and a variety of dance/music performances. Information: www.covinaca.gov

  • FULLERTON - First Friday Art Walk. Every first Friday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in Downtown Fullerton. Art events and exhibition openings; map available on website. Information: (714) 879-1993 or http://www.fullertonartwalk.com

  • HUNTINGTON BEACH - Third Wednesdays Art Walk. ArtWalk will take place every third Wednesday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Huntington Beach on Main Street, Fifth Street and a number of individual locations. Maps will be available at each art stop. Information: (714) 536-8300 or http://www.hbdowntown.com

  • LAGUNA BEACH - First Thursdays Art Walk. Every first Thursday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Laguna. Information: (949) 683-6871 or http://www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com

  • LONG BEACH - Second Saturday Art Walk in the East Village Arts District. Every second Saturday of the month at a new time, from noon - 5 p.m. Art, street performances, and music in the East Village Arts District area, Linden Ave., 1st Street, Broadway, Elm. Information: (562) 682-9735 or http://www.artwalklb.com

  • LONG BEACH (BIXBY KNOLLS) - First Fridays on Atlantic Avenue. Art, a variety of entertainment and other exhibits along Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls on the first Friday of each month. Information: (562) 595-0081 or www.firstfridayslongbeach.com

  • LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - Downtown L.A. Artwalk. Every second Thursday of the month from noon - 9 p.m. Information: (213) 624-6212 or www.downtownartwalk.com

  • LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - Leimert Park Village Art Walk. The Leimert Park Village Art Walk takes place every last Sunday of the month along the streets of 43rd Place and Degnan Boulevard from 2 - 8 p.m. Local cultural spaces, art studios and storefronts will host art exhibits, spoken word and music programs, children's activities and more. Information: www.leimertparkbeat.com/events.

  • LOS ANGELES (NORTHEAST) - Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) Artwalk. When there are Artwalks, they take place in the Highland Park area of Northeast Los Angeles. Check website for current events and other information. Information: www.nelaart.org

  • ONTARIO - Ontario Emporia Arts District ArtWalk and Studio Tour. The ArtWalk and Studio Tour takes place the third Saturday of every other month from 6 - 10 p.m. at 211 - 223 Emporia Street and 119 W. Transit Street in Ontario. No information yet on upcoming dates. Information: (909) 437-6962

  • POMONA - Metro Pomona Art Walk. Music, food and art every second Saturday of the month in the Pomona Arts Colony off Garey Avenue between Holt and Mission Boulevard. Hours are from 6 - 9 p.m. Information: (909) 261-5004 or www.metropomona.com

  • RIVERSIDE - First Thursdays Arts Walk. Arts Walk is from 6 - 9 p.m. in the downtown Riverside area; includes Riverside Museum. Information: (951) 682-6737, (951) 826-5273, www.riversideculturalconsortium.org or www.riversideca.gov/museum

  • SAN CLEMENTE - Village Art Fair. First Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. along Avenida Del Mar. Information: (949) 218-5378 or www.villagesanclemente.com.

  • SANTA ANA - Downtown Santa Ana Artists Village Open House. Every first Saturday of the month from 7 - 10 p.m., Second and Broadway area. Exhibits and occasional performances vary from month to month. Information: (714) 564-5625, www.aplaceforart.org www.santaanaartsdistrict.com, www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us

  • SAN PEDRO - First Thursday ArtWalk. On the first Thursday of each month, open galleries and studios, street vendors and entertainment in the downtown San Pedro arts district. Event is from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown San Pedro between 4th and 8th Streets. There also are periodic Third Saturday artwalks from 2 - 6 p.m., with more than 30 galleries and studios plus guided tours. Information: www.1stthursday.net

  • TEMECULA - Art Off the Walls. First Friday programs in 2022 will take place on Oct. 7 and Nov. 4. The events showcase art from a variety of area artists, including a reception for the featured artists inside The Merc, 42051 Main Street, with live music and refreshments. Other portions of the event take place at The Lot on Main, 42051 Main Street. Information: (951) 694-6480 or www.temeculaca.gov

  • UPLAND - Artists on "A" Street. Over 20 different types of art for show and sale every last Saturday of the month at the corner of "A" Street and 3rd Avenue. No times or current dates listed. Information: (909) 931-4100, (909) 204-4465 or www.ci.upland.ca.us

  • VENICE - Venice Art Crawl. The Venice Art Crawl takes place quarterly on the third Thursday of month from 6 - 10 p.m. at locations north and south of Windward Avenue. Visit site for current locations and upcoming dates. Information: www.veniceartcrawl.com.

  • WHITTIER - Whittier Art Stroll Uptown. No current dates listed. The Whittier Art Stroll Uptown takes place from 5 - 9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The event includes art from more than 40 artists, plus live music, treats, a variety of vendors and more. A variety of events are hosted primarily at local businesses. The event takes place in Historic Uptown Whittier, Greenleaf Avenue and vicinity (a map is available on the Facebook page). Information: www.artstrolluptown.com or www.facebook.com/artstrolluptown.

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 FREE MUSEUM DAYS 

The following is a partial listing of free museum days. It is recommended that you confirm the availability of all events/open days prior to visiting the museum since free entry days and times may change periodically.

  • BOWERS MUSEUM - First Sunday of the month - family programs are generally from about 12:30 - 3 p.m. (see concert pages). Museum address is 2002 N. Main Street in Santa Ana. Please note: museum admission is no longer free during the first Sunday programs. Information: (714) 567-3100 or www.bowers.org

  • BROAD MUSEUM - The Broad is LA's new contemporary art museum. It is located in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Avenue next to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The museum is closed on Monday; hours vary on other days of the week. Advanced tickets may be reserved online, or there is an onsite standby line each day for admission on a first-come basis. See website for additional details. Information: (213) 232-6250 or www.thebroad.org

  • CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM - Target Sundays are every second Sunday of the month. Hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Live programs generally begin about 1 p.m. General admission to the museum is also free. Museum address is 600 State Drive in Exposition Park (Los Angeles Coliseum area). Information: (213) 744-2132, (213) 744-7432 or www.caamuseum.org

  • CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER - There is free admission to all permanent exhibition galleries at the California Science Center (excludes IMAX and special exhibits). The museum address is 700 Exposition Park Drive (Los Angeles Colisum area). Information: (323) 724-3623 or www.californiasciencecenter.org

  • CHINO YOUTH MUSEUM - The Chino Youth Museum offers Free First Friday programs from 3 - 5 p.m. Programs include art projects, snacks, time to explore the museum, exhibits and entertainment. Also for July, first 1000 people at Museum get in free. The museum is located at 13191 6th Street in Chino, one block north of the Chino Transit Center. Information: (909) 464-0499.

  • FIRE STATION/MUSEUM OPEN HOUSES - Two area historical fire stations offer free tours on Saturdays. In San Pedro, Old Fire Station 36 (located at 638 Beacon Street) is open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. In Hollywood, Old Fire Station 27 is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Both offer a variety of artifacts and exhibits. Information: (323) 464-2727 or www.lafdmuseum.org.

  • THE GETTY CENTER - Free admission; parking is $15, but $10 after 5 p.m. The museum does not require parking reservations. Off the 405 Freeway at Getty Center Drive. There are a variety of art-related and storytelling activities for children and families, free programs, lectures and movies, and more. See the museum's calendar for listing of events and programs. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu

  • GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY - There is no admission charge to enter the observatory, but a fee for planetarium shows. Monthly public star parties offer the public a chance to try out telescopes and talk with amateur astronomers from 2 - 9:45 p.m. Check for upcoming star party dates. Information: (213) 473-0800 or www.griffithobservatory.org

  • HOMESTEAD MUSEUM - Free admissions and programs like behind-the-Scenes tours and children's storytelling hours. Some programs require reservations. The museum is at 15415 East Don Julian Road in the City of Industry. Information: (626) 968-8492 or www.homesteadmuseum.org.

  • HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS - Free admission the first Thursday of every month. Tickets are required and reservations become available on the first date of the month prior to the visit (i.e. reservations for the first Thursday in August become available starting July 1). Reservations for free days fill up quickly. Also, check monthly schedules for free lectures and other presentations. Information: (626) 405-2100 or www.huntington.org

  • THE IRVINE MUSEUM OF ART - The Irvine Museum of Art is a small OC museum dedicated to the preservation and display of California art of the Impressionist period (1890 - 1930). 18881 Von Karman Street, Irvine, Ground Level. Admission policy had changed; admission is free now only for seniors, students and children. Information: (714) 476-2565 or http://www.irvinemuseum.org/

  • LA HABRA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - The Children's Museum at La Habra offers free admission on the first Saturday of each month for the Target Free Saturdays program. Check website for upcoming dates. Information: (562) 905-9793 or www.lahabracity.com/section.cfm?id=41.

  • LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART - Admission to the Long Beach Museum of Art is free every Friday. Museum address is 2300 East Ocean Boulevard. Information: (562) 439-2119 or www.lbma.org

  • LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA) - Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is free every second Tuesday of the month and to LA County residents with ID after 5 p.m., 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. A schedule of Target Free Holiday Mondays can also be found on the museum website, as well as information on other free lectures and performances. Information: (323) 857-6000 or www.lacma.org

  • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - BANK OF AMERICA "MUSEUMS ON US" PROGRAM - Over 70 museums nationwide are now offering free admission on the first weekend of every month for anyone showing a Bank of America check, ATM or credit card. Visit website for list of museums. Information: www.bankofamerica.com/museums.

  • MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MOCA). Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art is free on Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m., 250 S. Grand Avenue. Information: www.moca.org.

  • THE MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART - LONG BEACH Free Target Sundays programs include special activities each month with a variety of family-oriented art workshops and/or music. Address is 628 Alamitos Avenue. Information: (562) 437-1689 or www.molaa.org/

  • NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM - The Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Boulevard at Exposition Park in the downtown Los Angeles/USC campus vicinity, offers free museum admission every first Tuesday of the month. Information: (213) 763-3466 or www.nhm.org

  • NORTON SIMON MUSEUM - The Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, offers free admission from 6 - 9 p.m. on every first Friday of the month. Information: (626) 449-6840 or www.nortonsimon.org

  • ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART - The Museum is located in the Historic Old City Hall Building, 225 South Euclid. Hours are noon - 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, and admission is free. Also a variety of art and public programs. Information: (909) 983-3198 or www.ci.ontario.ca.us

  • ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART - The Orange County Museum of Art offers free admission and is closed on Mondays. The Museum is now located in Costa Mesa at 3333 Avenue of the Arts. Information: (714) 780-2130 or www.ocma.art

  • PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS - The Page Museum allows visitors to watch fossil excavation and assembly and has interactive displays of the Tar Pits and Southern California during the Ice Age. Free admission day is the first Tuesday of the month (except July and August). The museum is located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Information: (323) 934-7243 or www.tarpits.org

  • SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER - The Skirball Cultural Center is open with free admission every Thursday, and also a variety of both free and fee performances and activities. Includes Passport Screenings of films one Saturday per month. The Center is located off the 405 Freeway at the Skirball Drive exit. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.org

  • SOUTHWEST MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN - The Southwest Museum of the American Indian, part of the Autry Museum system, is open to the public from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m on Saturdays. The Museum is located in the Mt. Washington area at 234 Museum Drive. Information: (323) 667-2000 or www.theautry.org

  • UCLA FOWLER MUSEUM - The museum regularly offers free admission and a variety of free music, film and art-related programs. The Fowler Museum is located on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or http://www.fowler.ucla.edu

  • UCLA HAMMER MUSEUM The museum offers a wide selection of lectures, poetry readings, music and other programs and performances. See the event calendar on museum website for a full schedule of events. 10899 Wilshire Boulevard at Westwood. Information: (310) 443-7000 or http://www.hammer.ucla.edu

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LECTURES/LECTURE SERIES

  • "ALOUD" AT THE LOS ANGELES CENTRAL LIBRARY - Lecture series. Most programs begin at 7 p.m. in the Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium. Wide variety of topics. Reservations required. Fall listings are now available. Information: (213) 228-7025, www.lfla.org or www.aloudla.org.

  • CALARTS "AESTHETICS AND POLITICS" LECTURE SERIES - The series lineup ranges from political debates to film screenings and performances, as well as conversations about art, architecture and philosophy. Info on Winter 2025 events TBA. Information: http://criticalstudies.calarts.edu/programs/aesthetics-and-politics/lecture-series or www.youtube.com/c/AestheticsandPolitics.

  • "DISTINCTIVE VOICES AT THE BECKMAN CENTER" AT UC IRVINE - Insights on Science, Technology and Medicine lectures. Events usually run September through June. Lectures are at 7 p.m. in the Beckman Center on the UCI campus and open to the public. Programs are by reservation only and fill up quickly. Visit the website listed and join the e-mail list to receive notices for each session. In-person seating is limited but opportunities also exist to view the programs online. Information: (949) 721-2266 or www.voicesatbeckman.org.

  • ZOCALO PUBLIC SQUARE LECTURE SERIES - Series of public lectures in a variety of locations throughout the Los Angeles area and on a variety of topics. Reservations are required for most events. Information: www.zocalopublicsquare.org.

     

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