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October 2019
ARAW NG MGA PATAY // Day of the Dead Opening Reception at Avenue 50 Studio
Please join us for the opening reception of ARAW NG MGA PATAY: Filipinx-American Artists Celebrate Day of the Dead on Saturday, October 12 from 7-10PM at Avenue 50 Studio. Admission is free, $5 valet parking will be available on site, free street parking (limited) or the gallery is located within walking distance from the Highland Park Metro Gold Line Station and is off Metro Bus Lines 81, 83 & Highland Park Dash bus. Community Altar. Please bring an offering. Opening…
Scarium of the Pacific
Discover the creatures lurking in the depths at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s twentieth annual Scarium of the Pacific—a spooktacular, educational Halloween event for the whole family. Enjoy special Halloween programs, including the annual children’s costume contest, creepy coloring contest, magic shows, underwater pumpkin carving, spooky storytelling, and kooky crafts, and meet eerie animals in the Great Hall. $29.95 Adults, $26.95 Seniors, $17.95 Children (3 -11), Free – children under 3 and Aquarium members
Sea Scare
See Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in a different light as it is transformed into an underwater world of chills, thrills, and gills. Come in costume and join in the masquerade, trick-or-treat throughout the aquarium at six treat stations, or walk along the docks of the “Port Town.”
West Hollywood Halloween Carnival
The much-anticipated West Hollywood Costume Carnival takes place annually along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. From divas to drag queens to Dracula, more than 400,000 people participate in one of the world’s largest colorful Mardi Gras-style street celebrations. It’s truly the place to see and be seen as Halloween revelers show-off their creative flair by strolling the beautiful boulevard in original and outrageous costumes.
November 2019
13th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Sun Valley Youth Arts Center
The Sun Valley Youth Arts Center is pleased to present the 13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration. Join us for a fun-filled evening of Art Workshops, Student Art Exhibit, Refreshments and Entertainment such as Conjunto Zacamandu bringing the beautiful sounds of Veracruz México for the entire family. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an indigenous ritual of México celebrating life and the after life through art, music and family unity. The celebration concludes with an amazing…
December 2019
Pershing Square’s Winter Holiday Festival
The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks hosts the Winter Holiday Festival with tons of snow for sledding, a trackless train ride, entertainment, food vendors, craft booths, and a free photo with Santa at Pershing Square. Ice skating is not included.