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Thursday, February 23 – Yoskar Sarante Concert – 8 p.m. Come hear a playlist of Bachata songs. Location: The Granada, 17 S. First St., Alhambra 91801. Tickets: $20. For more information, visit www.BachataLA.com.
Saturday, February 25 – 3rd Annual San Gabriel Valley Youth Summit – 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Event promotes dialogue among communities and their leaders, youth, and others on breaking barriers as minority youth to build healthier communities, and includes general sessions and over 50 workshops. Location: Garvey Intermediate School, 2720 Jackson Avenue, Rosemead 91770. Register online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/SGVYouthSummit. For more information, visit the SGV Youth Summit Facebook page.
Saturday, February 25 – Temple City’s 68th Camellia Parade – 10 a.m. Floats are beautifully decorated in Camellias by the City’s youth and carry the theme of the year. Location: Las Tunas Drive, between Sultana & Rowland Avenues. For more information, visit www.ci.temple-city.ca.us.
Saturday, February 25 – FREE Griffith Observatory Public Star Party – 2 p.m.-9:45 p.m. Held monthly with the assistance of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers, you’ll take part in looking at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects using a variety of telescopes and talking to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. For more information, visit www.griffithobs.org
Sat. & Sun., Feb. 25 & 26 – FREE Soccer Nation Expo – Join fellow soccer enthusiasts at the biggest family soccer show in the United States, featuring great interactive exhibits, over 100 exhibitors offering an incredible variety of products, a huge lineup of guest speakers and FREE world-class coaching clinics. Location: Los Angeles Convention Center. For more information, visit www.soccernationexpo.com.
Saturday, March 3 – Celebrate Dance – 8 p.m.-10 p.m. If you love to watch dance being performed, you won’t want to miss this evening of athletic, theatrical, hypnotic and inspiring dance blending new works by Executive Producer Jamie Nichols in a seamless production with a line-up of eight extraordinary dance companies and nine choreographers celebrating contemporary, modern, ballet and jazz. Location: Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 91203. Tickets: $12-36. Tickets have sold out the last four seasons, so get yours now! For more information, visit www.alextheatre.org.
Sat., March 3-Sat., March 24 – “Look at This, Look at That: A Tribute to Dr. Seuss” at the Nucleus Gallery. Sun-Thurs: 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Over 35 artists will pay homage to Dr. Seuss, one of the most renowned children’s book writers and illustrators. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Location: 210 E. Main St., Alhambra 91801. For more information, call 626-458-7477, or visit www.gallerynucleus.com.
Saturday, March 10 - 17th Annual Community Job Fair hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers -
10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles 90012. Employers will be recruiting. On site interviews - dress for success! For more information, click here, or call 323-224-1466.
Sunday, March 11 – Alhambra Certified Farmer's Market: Free Children’s Craft: “Lucky Shamrock Lapel Pin” – 9 a.m.-11 a.m. The Alhambra Certified Farmer’s Market becomes the perfect family outing as children ages 12 years and younger have an opportunity to create a craft “masterpiece” while you shop for fresh California-grown fruits and vegetables. There is a limit of one craft per child, and all crafts are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. All crafts and supplies are provided free of charge. The Alhambra Certified Farmer's Market takes place each Sunday, on Monterey Street, 1 block east of Garfield, ½ block south of Main Street. For more information, call 626-570-5081 during weekday business hours.
Saturday, March 17 – Family Excursion: “Taste of Solvang” - 8 a.m.-7 p.m. The Alhambra Community Services Department offers a unique family outing to Solvang with a full day of shopping, dining and exploring. The "Walking Smorgasbord" features 40+ taste stops around the quaint European village. Fee: $40 (all ages welcome). Register by phone (626-570-3242), fax (626-284-0310) or in person at the Alhambra Park Office, 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801.
Saturday, March 17 – American Diabetes Association: “The Expo” – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come for free health screenings, including dental screenings, A1C (measure of estimated average blood glucose), cholesterol, blood pressure, foot screenings, blood glucose, as well as eye and hearing screenings. Also features cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, and leading experts talk about diabetes management and prevention. Location: L.A. Convention Center, West Hall A, 1201 S. Figueroa St., 90015. For more information, visit www.diabetes.org.
Sat. & Sun., March 24 & 25 – Shakespeare Club of Pasadena: “The Music Man” – 2 p.m. The benefit production will feature Meredith Wilson’s classic musical, including a live orchestra, beautiful sets and costumes, and an exciting talented cast of Club members and volunteer friends. Location: San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776. Admission: $30-45 adults; $25-40 children 12 & under. For more information visit, www.shakespeareclub.org.
Sunday, March 25 – Pasadena Heritage: “Spring Home Tour: American Modern: USC Style and Beyond” – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A drive-yourself tour of five mid-century homes by noted architects. The homes will include examples from the USC Style that emerged from the USC School of Architecture, as well as architecture from those who received their education in other parts of the country and were influenced beyond USC’s program. For more information, visit www.pasadenaheritage.org.
Sunday, March 25 – Sierra Madre: “Wistaria Festival” – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Wistaria Festival celebrates the Wistaria, the world’s largest blossoming plant. The event also includes an Art & Craft faire, indoor & outdoor dining from local restaurants, student art sale, live music and much more. The festival is $10 for adults with discounts for Senior citizens and children und age 16. Admission is free for children 5 and younger. For tickets, visit www.wistariatickets.com,
or contact Wistaria@SierraMadreChamber.com for more information.
Saturday, April 14 - Earth Day Celebration 2012 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanitation District of Los Angeles County will host their annual family event that features fun and educational activities for all ages. Take a water reclamation pland and/or landfill tour; a train ride that follows the journey of your trash from home to recycling center to landfill; attend gardening and composting workshops, create eco-friendly arts & crafts, and participate in many other activities while learning about environmental issues. Additionally, 50 exhibitors will present information and demonstrations. Location: Sanitation Districts' Administrative Office Parking Lot, 1955 Workman Mill Road Whittier. Event parking with shuttle service will be at 13181/13191 Crossroads Parkway North. Free admission. for more information, visit www.lacsd.org.
Saturday, May 5 - City of Alhambra Eco Fair 2012 - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Alhambra Park Bandshell. See new "GREEN" innovations, including exhibits on GREEN living, energy & water efficiency, GREEN building design, renewable energy. The event will include FREE educational materials & give-aways, fun family activities, live entertainment and gourmet food trucks.
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Now Open! “Age of Mammals” exhibition at the Natural History Museum – Visit a newly restored 1913 building that now houses the first permanent exhibit tracing mammal evolution over a period of 65 million years. Southern California was once home to many of the specimens in this visually stunning, interactive and comprehensive exhibit (which provides a narrative on the evolution of mammals to impacts of climate change). Location: 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles 90007. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., daily. Admission: $9 adults; $6.50 seniors (62+), students with ID, and children 13-17; $2 children 5-12; Free for children 4 younger. For more information, visit www.nhm.org.
Saturday mornings – Silk Road Storytime @ the Pacific Asia Museum –10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Gather in silk travelers’ tent to hear stories from China, the home of Confucius. Free with admission: $7 adults, $5 students 12+ & seniors 65+. FREE for ages under 12. FREE parking. Location: 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena California 91101. For more information, visit www.pacificasiamuseum.org.
Ongoing – Volunteers Needed for Senior Interaction at Alhambra Convalescent Hospital – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. Volunteer to spend some time with a senior (many who’ve had strokes and have few visitors). Help them with an art project, color painting, cutting and pasting pictures, drawing, playing games, just chatting, etc. Your visit can make a crucial difference in the quality of their life. Volunteers for this project must be at least 5 years of age. Pre-teens must be accompanied by a parent. Photo ID is required to participate. For more information, click here.
Ongoing -- The new Garden of Flowing Fragrance at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens is drawing crowds who want to see the $18.3 million addition built as a traditional Chinese garden. Craftsmen traveled from China to build the stone bridges and pavilions. The Huntington is open noon-4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Monday holidays. $15-$20; $12-$15 seniors; $10 students; $6 ages 5-11. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. For more information, please call (626) 405-2100, or click here.
Ongoing – Campo Gorilla Reserve – If you haven’t heard, six low-land gorillas are now back at the L.A. Zoo and living in their new $19 million habitat. Zoo visitors will journey along a forested pathway for close-up views of the gorillas and their plush digs. There are two separate habitats—one for a family troop of gorillas led by a silverback male named Kelly and the other habitat for a pair of bachelors. The three-quarter acre Campo Gorilla Reserve completes the Zoo’s Great Ape Forest and distinguishes the Los Angeles Zoo as one of only a handful of zoos to house three species of great apes: chimpanzees, orangutans and gorillas. The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 2 to 12. The Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For general information, call (323) 644-4200.
Ongoing – Tuesday Night Hikes at Griffith Park - Meet at 6:45 p.m.; hike begins at 7 p.m. See the other kind of night life in Hollywood, and the other kind of stars. The Sierra Club leads these two hour hikes through the park; children (ages 8 and up) are welcome as long as they're with an adult. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the Upper Merry-Go-Round parking lot.
Ongoing Wednesdays – Family Story Time at the Alhambra Public Library – 7 p.m. Share some quality family time at this fun activity featuring stories, songs, puppets and crafts for children of all ages. For more information, call (626) 570-5008, ext. 5630.
Ongoing: Saturday Mornings - Family Nature Walk - 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Families gather outdoors for a guided walk in Eaton Canyon Natural area. The hike is appropriate for small children. Walking shoes, sunscreen, water and a hat are recommended. Participants should meet in front of the Nature Center building, 1750 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena. (626) 398-5420.
Ongoing on Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon) and Monday and Tuesday Evenings (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) - Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program - A five-session nutritional and exercise workshop designed to help families with kids who are at risk for being overweight. Classes include smart shopping tips, family meal planning advice, creating simple recipes, games, parties and activities for kids aged 5 to 12 and their entire families. Families must register and complete medical screening in order to attend. Contact health educator Kam Miller at 626-397-3660 or via email: healthy.eating@huntingtonhospital.com. Huntington Hospital, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena.
Ongoing on Sunday Mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Alhambra Farmer's Market - Do you savor country fresh fruits and vegetables that are tasty and chock full of vitamins and minerals for good health? Surely then, you'll want to make a trip to Alhambra's Farmer's Market which is held every Sunday rain or shine (except Easter) from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. on Monterey Street––one block east of Garfield and one block south of Main Street. The market features over 600 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as various kinds of flowers and plants. For more information on the Farmer's Market, call (626) 570-5081.
Griffith Observatory - Restored to its 1930s grandeur, from the murals to marble floors, and with more than twice the exhibit space. The new Richard and Lois Gunther Depths of Space gallery displays huge planetary models of our solar system and a vast photo wall spotlighting more than a million galaxies. The Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater offers films, lecture and exhibits, while a new state-of-the-art domed ceiled now appears seamless. Reservation center hours: Mon.-Fri., 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. While admission to the grounds, exhibit halls and telescopes is free, there is a non-refundable charge for the required timed-entry and shuttle reservation, as parking is off-site at three locations. General reservations are $8 each; Children 5-12 years, $4 each; Children 4 years and under, Free; Seniors 60+, $4 each. There is also an admission charge to the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. For reservations or more information, call (323) 664-1181 or visit their website.
Anytime -The Huntington Library - Nature activities are scheduled on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids of all ages can explore the world of nature at hands-on plant discovery carts located at the Lily Ponds, Desert Garden and Japanese Garden. Older kids can examine plant cross-sections under a microscope, learn how plants and animals use camouflage, compare soil and water samples, or look for local wildlife using a field guide. Younger children can make leaf rubbings, examine seed pods, create origami, or experience “a bug’s life” through insect puppet play. On the first Saturday of each month, nature crafts are also offered near the entrance pavilion. No reservations required; free with museum admission. $15 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students (ages 12-18 or with student I.D.), $6 for youth (ages 5-11), free for children under 5. Information: 626-405-2100. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino.
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