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PUTUMAYO KIDS PRESENTS
THE JAZZ PLAYGROUND CONCERT TOUR

Bebop, swing and all that jazz: cool tunes for global kids!
Putumayo Kids celebrates the release of Jazz Playground, a new collection of international jazz songs for children. Featured artists Oran Etkin, Ingrid Lucia, Barbara Morrison and Lewis Franco will share their love of jazz with families in select cities country on a special concert tour.March 20 - Los Angeles, CAKidspace Children’s Museum - 11 am www.kidspacemuseum.orgFree with museum admission
The March Equinox Explained

The March equinox will occur on March 20 in 2010, marking the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere and fall (autumn) in the southern hemisphere from an astronomical viewpoint. The March equinox will occur at 17:32 (or 5:32pm) at Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on this date.
HUH!?
It's SPRING!!!!
Highchairs 2010 Harmony™ Highchair Recall
Safety Alert/RECALL

Another big recall about 1 million chairs are affected, if you have one of these go to this link for details
La Kids Consignment Sale
Starts Friday

Hey Guys, Don't forget the sale this weekend, Mac Kid will have a table set up so stop by and say Hi
SPRING 2010
Thursday, March 18th - pre-sale for consignors, volunteers & VIP pass holders
Friday, March 19 - 9am-5pm
Saturday, March 20 - 9am-5pm
Sunday, March 21 - 9am-2pm 50% off many items!
Location (same as Fall 09)
7733 Hayvenhurst Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
If you didn’t get a chance to consign at the LA Kids Consignment sale, registration for the April SCV Kids Consignment sale is now open. We have room for more than 300 consignors at this sale which will take place April 23-25. Note – the email list for the SCV sale is different than the LA Kids list so if you want to hear about that one, make sure you sign up on the website to receive the emails – www.scvkidsconsignment.com
Thursday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21 - Cats!
Where: Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028When: 8:00 PM (Also Sat at 2pm, Sun at 1pm and 6:30pm)Who: 5 and up (children under five will not be admitted)How: Buy tickets online or at the Box Ofiice in AdvanceCost of event: $25-$78
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Saturday, March 20 - Celebration of Hawaiian Music
Where: The GRAMMY Museum800 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. A245 Los Angeles, CAWhen: 10:00 AMWho: All AgesHow: Tickets can be purchased in advance online or by phone.Cost of event: $10For more info: http://www.grammymuseum.org 800.745.3000
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Saturday, March 20 - YMCA Preschool Health Expo – Fun, Tour & Essential Info
Where: • 10 a.m. - noon–YMCA Preschool Learning Center, (for children 2 to 5 years-old), 15950 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills• 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.–YMCA Infant & Preschool Center, (children 6 weeks to 5 years-old), 11630 Indian Hills Rd., Mission HillsWhen: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (See Below for Details)Who: 0-5How: Just Show UpCost of event: FREEFor more info: (818) 368-3231.
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Saturday, March 20 - World City
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall111 S Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CAWhen: 11:00 AM (Again at 12:30 PM)Who: All AgesHow: free tickets are distributed beginning at 10am on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street, in front of the staircase leading to garden. Lineups are not permitted until 9am.Cost of event: FreeFor more info: 213.250.ARTS http://www.musiccenter.org/education
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Saturday, March 20 - Star Party
Where: Griffith Observatory
2800 E. Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CAWhen: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: 5-18How: Just Show UpCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.griffithobservatory.org/
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Tuesday, March 23 - MUSIC and FUN with TEACHER DAN
Where: The Commons at Calabasas 4799 Commons WayCalabasas, CA 91302 (on the community stage)When: 6:00 PMWho: 1 and upHow: Just Show UpCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.shopcommons.com/kids-club/
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Thursday, March 18 through Tuesday, April 20 - Photos with the Easter Bunny
Where: Northridge Fashion Center9301 Tampa Avenue Northridge, CAWhen: n/aWho: 0-8How: Call for timesCost of event: Photo packages $16-$46For more info: 818.701.7051 http://www.northridgefashioncenter.com
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Thursday, March 18 through Saturday, April 17 - Caterpillar Adoption Begins!
Where: Kidspace Children's Museum480 N. Arroyo Blvd Pasadena, CAWhen: n/aWho: 3 and upHow: available while supplies last. Call (626) 449-9144 ext. 5223 to check inventories.Cost of event: $5For more info: 877.897.2097http://www.kidspacemuseum.org
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Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21 - ALICE IN WONDERLAND TEA PARTY
20% of our gross sales go to helping kids fight cancer kidscancerconnecton.org
Where: The High Tea Cottage21938 Costanso St.Woodland Hills CA 91364When: Sat,10am,12:30pm,3pm Sun, 10am,12 NoonWho: guests 5 to 12 yrs (for children over 12 call The Cottage)How: Book By PhoneCost of event: Tickets $35.00 includes tax & gratuity ,pre-sale onlyAdults wishing to attend the Tea Party $55.00For more info: TICKETS 818.887.2117
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Saturday, March 20 through Wednesday, February 9 - Give a day get a day
Where: Disneyland1313 Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CAWhen: n/aWho: 6-18How: Go Online to RegisterCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.disneyparks.com
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Saturday, March 20 through Friday, March 18 - Noahs Ark
Where: Skirball Cultural Center2701 North Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CAWhen: Tue-Fri 12n-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-5pmWho: All AgesHow: Advance, timed tickets are strongly recommended for free Thursdays and on weekends.Cost of event: Free with paid admissionFor more info: 310.440.4500http://www.skirball.org
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Saturday, March 20 - Imagination Saturdays
Where: Michaels Arts & Crafts Store
18131 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana, CA 91356 18030 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344-56077872 Van Nuys Blvd,Van Nuys, CA 91402When: 10am; 10:30am; 11am; 11:30amWho: 5-12How: Just Show UpCost of event: $2For more info: (818) 881-7555 Tarzana (818) 831-1889 Granada (818) 901-8321 Van Nuys
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Saturday, March 20 - Pigs Aplenty
These classes are offered every other month. The next Zoo Explorers class is scheduled for May.
Where: Los Angeles Zoo5333 Zoo Drive Los Angeles, CAWhen: 9:30 AMWho: Ages 7 to 10, child onlyHow: Register in AdvanceCost of event: Members: $18 perNonmembers: $23For more info: 323/644-4211
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Saturday, March 20 - The Really Awesome Improv Show
Where: Second City 6560 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028When: 10:00 AMWho: 5 and upHow: Call for reservationsCost of event: $10.00 some discounts available click hereFor more info: (323) 464-8542
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Saturday, March 20 - Kids Rhythm Club Drum Circle
Where: REMO Recreational Music Center, 7308 Coldwater Canyon, N. HollywoodWhen: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMWho: All ages welcome, but recommended for ages 2-12How: Just show up!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: 818.982.0461 or www.remo.com (drum is provided)
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Saturday, March 20 - Free Crafts at Lakeshore
Where: Lakeshore Learning: WESTLA-8888 Venice Blvd, LA / NORTHRIDGE-17072 Devonshire, NorthridgeWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: 3 and upHow: Call your local store make sure crafts are happeningCost of event: FREEFor more info: www.lakeshorelearning.com
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Saturday, March 20 - Kidfest Thousand Oaks FREE Kids Event
Where: Conejo Creek Park North - 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand OaksWhen: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost of event: FREEFor more info: www.kidfest.us
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Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 21 - Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party
Where: Santa Monica Playhouse,1211 4th Street Santa MonicaWhen: 12:30 PM (also at 3:00PM)Who: 2 and upHow: Call for reservations 310 394 9779 X1Cost of event: Kids 12 and under 10.50 Adults 12.50For more info: www.santamonicaplayhouse.com
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Saturday, March 20 - Storybook Theater's The Emperors New Clothes
Where: Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd West LAWhen: 1:00 PMWho: 3-9How: Buy Tickets online or call for reservationsCost of event: Adult $12.00
Child $10.00For more info: all 818-761-2203 http://www.theatrewest.org/storybook.html Some discounts available click here
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Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 21 - Giggle Gaggle Children's Comedy
Where: Joy Theatre, 5233 Lankershim Blvd, Raven Playhouse, North HollywoodWhen: 2:00 PM (Also a 5pm show 7pm on Friday)Who: All agesHow: Buy tickets by calling 818.505.9355Cost of event: $8/person some discounts available click hereFor more info: 818.505.9355 or www.joytheatre.com Check out the website for other shows currently running!
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Saturday, March 20 - Family Art Stops at the Getty Museum
Where: Sat,1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles Sun, Getty Villa, PCH, MalibuWhen: 2:00 PM (Sessions at 2pm and 2:30pm)Who: Ages 5 and upHow: Sign up at the Museum Information Desk beginning at 1:30 p.m. for the 2:00 p.m. program and at 2:00 p.m. for the 2:30 p.m. program on the day you'd like to participate.Cost of event: FREEFor more info: http://www.getty.edu/visit/events/art_stops.html
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Saturday, March 20 - Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parent
This educational seminar is presented by Personal Family Lawyer®, Gerry Kane, father of two, who has been guiding thousands of families for over 15 years.
Where: Sat THE LITTLE GYM, 23241 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, 91364 Sun FROGGY'S ARTS AND CRAFTS, 11332 Camarillo Street, Toluca Lake, CA 91602When: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Sunday At 1:30PM)Who: ParentsHow: Register in AdvanceCost of event: FREEFor more info: Register at www.estplan.com/littlegym call Susan at 818-905-6088.
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Saturday, March 20 - Noah's Arc Sleep-over
The morning includes animal yoga and a continental breakfast.
Where: Skirball Cultural Center2701 North Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CAWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 AMWho: 6-19,Children must be accompanied by adults - and vice versa.How: Advance registration is required.Cost of event: Members $45; Non-members $55For more info: 310.440.4653http://www.skirball.org
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Sunday, March 21 - Encino Famers Market
Where: Farmers' Market
17400 Victory Blvd
Encino, CAWhen: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost of event: Admission Free
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Sunday, March 21 - Mummy and Me
Where: The Getty Villa17985 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CAWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: 8-12How: Reservations are required.Cost of event: FreeFor more info: 310.440.7300http://www.getty.edu
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Sunday, March 21 - Childrens Bird walk and Watch
Where: Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum & Beach
23200 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CAWhen: 10:00 AMWho: 0-10How: Just Show UpCost of event: FreeFor more info: 310.457.2240
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Sunday, March 21 - Kids' Adventure Garden
Where: Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Rd., Thousand OaksWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show up!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: http://conejogarden.org/KidsGarden.html
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Sunday, March 21 - Andell family Sundays
What kind of activites do you do everyday? Check out paintings that capture beauty in the everyday then paint or draw in artist-led workshops with Hadley Holliday, Lisa Oxley, Daniela Arbizzi and Quan Yen Trang.
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CAWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost of event: Free with paid admission
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Sunday, March 21 - Los Angeles Live Steamers
Where: Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum5202 Zoo Drive Los Angeles, CAWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: 2-10How: Just Show UpCost of event: Suggested donation $3For more info: http://www.lals.org/
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Sunday, March 21 - Gold Mining
Where: Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CAWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: 2 and upHow: Just Show UpCost of event: Free with Museum AdmissionFor more info: 323.667.2000
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/
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Sunday, March 21 - Flower Power
Where: Zimmer Children's Museum
6505 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 100
Los Angeles, CAWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: 1-8How: Just Show UpCost of event: free for members and $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee. Entrance fee is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 3 and over. Children 2 and under and grandparents are free.For more info: 323.761.8141
http://www.zimmermuseum.org/
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Sunday, March 21 - Shark Sundays at Heal the Bay
Where: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa MonicaWhen: 3:30 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show up!Cost of event: $2-$5For more info: http://www.healthebay.org/smpa/pubpgms/default.asp
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Monday, March 22 - Messy Art at Play
Where: Play5814 W. 3rd Street Los Angeles, CAWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat.: 10-12 Wed.: 2-4 Fri.: 10:30-12 Sat.: 10-12)Who: 1-5How: Just Show UpCost of event: $8 per child (Art Card option available)For more info: 323.988.1189http://play-losangeles.com
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Monday, March 22 - Pre-school Storytime
Where: Platt Library
23600 Victory Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Each Mon)Who: 0-4How: Just Show UpCost of event: FREEFor more info: (818) 340-9386
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Tuesday, March 23 - Children's Tour of the Adamson House in Malibu
Where: Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum & BeachWhen: Tuesdays, 9am-11:30amWho: Ages 4+How: Reservations required 310.317.8379Cost of event: FREEFor more info: 310.817.8379 or 310.456.8432
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Tuesday, March 23 - Storytime at Lollipop Dream
Where: Lollipop Dream, 4818 Fulton Ave,, Sherman OaksWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show up!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: http://www.lollipop-dream.com
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Tuesday, March 23 - Kids Story Time at Barnes & Noble
Where: The Promenade
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite 1340
Woodland Hills, CA 91367When: 11:00 AM (Every Tues)Who: 0-5How: Just Show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2057 818-704-3850
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Tuesday, March 23 - Infant & Toddler Storytime
Where: Studio City Library12511 Moorpark St.Studio City, CA 91604When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: 0-5How: Just Show UpCost of event: FREEFor more info: (818) 755-7873
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Tuesday, March 23 - Storytime at Storyopolis
Where: Storyopolis
14945 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CAWhen: 11:30 AMWho: 2-10How: Just Show UpCost of event: 5For more info: 818.990.7600
http://www.storyopolis.com
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Tuesday, March 23 - Little Ones Story Time
Where: Sherman Oaks
14245 Moorpark St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423When: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (Every Tues)Who: 0-4How: Just Shop upCost of event: FREEFor more info: (818) 205-9716
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Tuesday, March 23 - Circle Time
Where: Encino-Tarzana Library18231 Ventura Blvd.Tarzana, CA 91356When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: 1-5How: Just Show UpCost of event: FREEFor more info: (818) 343-1983
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Tuesday, March 23 - Calabasas Kids Club
Price specials are from 4:00 pm to closing.
My Gym activities from 4:30 to 6:00.
Kids Club activities from 6:00 to 7:00
Dancing from 7:00 to 7:30
Where: Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Road CalabasasWhen: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost of event: FREEFor more info: www.sagebrushcantina.com
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Wednesday, March 24 through Tuesday, April 20 - Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland in 3D at El Capitan Theatre
Where: El Capitan Theatre6838 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CAWhen: 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:45 PMWho: Ages: 9-19How: Buy Tickets online or at the Box office in AdvanceCost of event: Cost: Adult $15; Child (ages 3-11) $12; VIP $25 Some Discounts Available Click hereFor more info: 323.467.7674http://www.elcapitantickets.com
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Wednesday, March 24 - Parent & Child Yoga
Where: Storyopolis14945 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CAWhen: 11:30 AMWho: 0-6How: Just Show UpCost of event: $15 (first class free)For more info: 818.990.7600http://www.storyopolis.com
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Thursday, March 25 - Free Playgroup for Jewish Moms
private yard attached to the room while the moms relax and talk , FYI Babies and Toddlers have separate rooms
Where: Temple Judea Tarzana
5429 Lindley Ave
Room A Parenting Center
Tarzana, CA 91356When: 3:00 PM (Walkers Group at 3:30)Who: 0-3How: Got to Meetup and join http://www.meetup.com/JewishMomsGroup/Cost of event: FREEFor more info: Heather Mosko heathermosko@gmail.com
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Thursday, March 25 - Storytime Barnes and Noble
Where: 16461 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436,When: 5:00 PMWho: 1-10How: Just Show UpCost of event: FreeFor more info: 818-380-1636
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Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 21 - Disco Night Lights Skate
Where: Iceland Ice Skating Center14318 Calvert Street Van Nuys, CAWhen: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Every Fri and Sat)Who: 12-19How: Just Show UpCost of event: $10
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Saturday, March 27 - Granada Hills Recreation Center Spring Egg Hunt
Where: Granada Hills Recreation Center16730 Chatsworth Street Granada Hills, CAWhen: 10:00 AMWho: 1-12How: Just Show UpCost of event: FreeFor more info: 818.363.3556
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Saturday, March 27 - A Faery Hunt
Where: Griffith Park, 2333 Fern Dell Place, Los Angeles, CA 90068When: 10:15 AMWho: 1-9How: Reservations are encouraged; rain cancels.Cost of event: $10For more info: 818.324.6802
http://www.afaeryhunt.com/
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Saturday, April 10 - Toyota Symphonies for Youth
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CAWhen: 10:00 AMWho: 0-13How: Buy Tickets In AdvanceCost of event: $20For more info: 323.850.2000
http://www.musiccenter.org
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Sunday, April 25 - CHILDREN’S EARTH DAY
Where: STAR Eco Station
10101 W Jefferson Blvd
Culver City, CAWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: 2-18How: Just Show upCost of event: Adults $15; Children $12For more info: 310.842.3938
http://www.ecostation.org
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Sesame Street Live
PRE_SALE
About the show and to get tickets- http://sesamestreetlive.com/shows/1-2-3-imagine-elmo-and-friends
PRESALE CODE - SMWP
Monthly Free Museum Days
Page Museum, La Brea Tarpits (1st Tuesday)
Natural History Museum(1st Tuesday)
Huntington Library, (1st Thursday, tickets required)
Norton Simon Museum (1st Friday, 6-9 pm)
Pasadena Museum of California Art (1st Friday)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (2nd Tuesday)
Autry Center (2nd Tuesday)
Los Angeles County Arboretum (3rd Tuesday)
Japanese American National Museum (3rd Thursday)
Pacific Asia Museum (4th Friday)
Weekly Free Museum Days
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA Grand Ave, Thursday 5-8pm)
MOCA Geffen Contemporary (Thursday 5-8 pm)
Skirball Cultural Center (Thursday)
UCLA Hammer Museum (Thursday)
Long Beach Museum of Art (Friday)
Museum of Latin American Art (Friday)
Bowers Museum (Fridays 4-8 pm, first 100)
Always Free
California African American Museum
Olvera Street, El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Fowler Museum of Cultural History
The Getty Center ($15 parking)
The Getty Villa (timed ticket required, $15 parking)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (free with NextGen enrollment)
The Los Angeles Fire Department Museum (Saturdays, 10-4)
Santa Monica Museum of Art (Suggested $5 donation)
List provided by Courtney from Santa Monica Mac Kid, to check out all the cool stuff happening on the westside go to www.santamonica.macaronikid.com

