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Theater: Geffen Playhouse presents Pinocchio this Saturday

wendy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:45:18 -0800

Start: 01/10/2009 - 11:00am

End: 01/10/2009 - 12:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Geffen Playhouse's popular family theater program Saturday Scene is back this Saturday, January 10th with their first family performance of the 2009 year. Join them as they present the classic Pinocchio.

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Join JANM for a family festival honoring the Japanese New Year

wendy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:23:32 -0800

Start: 01/04/2009 - 11:00am

End: 01/04/2009 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Come celebrate the New Year, namely Oshogatsu, the Japanese new year, this Sunday, January 4th at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). In honor of the new year the museum is offering free admission all day and a free Oshogatsu Family Festival from 11am to 4pm. The festival is going to be one nice size family bash including a crafts area where kids can make their own

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This weekend stop by the Getty for a family-friendly art event

wendy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:54:13 -0800

Start: 01/03/2009 - 2:00pm

End: 01/04/2009 - 3:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

You have this last weekend of winter/family vacation to escape the holiday rut you've been stuck in for two weeks and get out and do something fun and meaningful with the kids. The Getty Center in Los Angeles just might have that certain activity to help you break free for a few hours of quality family time before you're thrust right back into that humdrum day-to-day routine for good. This Saturday and Sunday the museum is holding their Family Art Stops program.

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Christmas treecycling made easy with Earth 911

wendy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:29:39 -0800

Out with the old, in with the new includes that crispy evergreen, half a day away from being a serious fire hazard, sadly sitting in the corner of the living room among the holiday rubbish. Now that you're beginning to regain the strength that's been sucked dry from too many champagne toasts, sugar cookies and cabbage rolls on New Year's Eve you're more likely going to want to pack away the holiday cheer for another year this weekend. But what to do with the dead tree?

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Pet some Rose Parade horsies @ Equestfest this Sunday

wendy — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:42:08 -0800

Start: 12/28/2008 - 11:00am

End: 12/28/2008 - 3:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

So your kid didn't get that pony she so desperately wanted from Santa to bring them year? Why not make up for the disappointment by taking your mini jockey to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank this Sunday, December 28th for their annual Equestfest? From 11am to 3pm your family can "Meet many of the Equestrians you will see January 1st in the 2009 Rose Parade.

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Kwanzaa Family Festival @ Bowers Museum this Saturday

wendy — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:34:03 -0800

Start: 12/27/2008 - 12:00pm

End: 12/27/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Bowers Museum in Santa Ana is holding a really great Kwanzaa Family Festival this Saturday, December 27th for families looking to learn more about the holiday or just looking for s a nice way to celebrate the holiday together. According to the site "Join us in a cultural tradition that celebrates the best of African thought, practice, and culture, the well-being of family and community, the integrity of the environment and our kinship with it.

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Kwanzaa Celebration Concert this Saturday, Dec. 27th

wendy — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:12:55 -0800

Start: 12/27/2008 - 8:00pm

End: 12/27/2008 - 10:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Today marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a warm and beautiful holiday outlined in seven principles exploring special traditions, culture and family togetherness in the African American community. To honor this meaningful holiday Luckman Fine Arts Complex on the Cal State Los Angeles campus is having a Kwanaa Celebration Concert this Saturday, December 27th at 8pm.

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LA's Original Farmers Market's Hanukkah Celebration

wendy — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:49 -0800

Start: 12/18/2008 - 1:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

As part of their popular Holiday Fest the Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles is offering families a fun way to kick-off the Hanukkah holiday. This Sunday, December 21st from 2:30 to 7pm they'll be hosting a Hanukkah celebration.

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Celebrate the winter solstice with a family hike this Saturday

wendy — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:43:19 -0800

Start: 12/20/2008 - 3:30pm

End: 12/20/2008 - 5:30pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

December 20th marks the beginning of winter. Franklin Canyon Park in Beverly Hills is hosting a free family Winter Solstice Hike honoring the up coming season. Appropriate for families with children 4 years of age and up this guided moderate 2 hour hike in Franklin Canyon is the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and learn a little something about LA nature in the winter. Guides will be holding discussions on the seasonal changes and planets and constellations in the winter sky.

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Free family matinee showing of 1970 holiday classic "Scrooge"

wendy — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:02:04 -0800

Start: 12/20/2008 - 1:00pm

End: 12/20/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

This Saturday, December 21st American Cinematheque is holding a very special free Family Matinee screening of 1970 holiday musical classic "Scrooge" The event will be at Hollywood's Egyptian Theater and has been made possible through a generous grant from Hollywo

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Calling all families! Help One Voice package food Dec. 18th

wendy — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:45:35 -0800

Start: 12/18/2008 - 7:30pm

End: 12/21/2008 - 2:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

One Voice a non profit organization whose mission it is to help "families living at poverty level within our community" is preparing for their annual Holiday Food Program Giveaway

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A family performance of "A Christmas Carol" @ Geffen Playhouse Dec. 13th

wendy — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:36:10 -0800

Start: 12/13/2008 - 11:00am

End: 12/13/2008 - 11:45am

Timezone: US/Pacific

What the Dickens is happening this weekend in LA you say? Well, let me tell you. The Geffen Playhouse is hosting a special theater performance of Charles Dickens' holiday classic A Christmas Carol as part of their popular family theater Saturday Scene series. The show will be performed by Will and Company a theater group that specializes in educational outreach programs.

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Family Night showing of "Edward Scissorhands" Saturday, Dec. 13

wendy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:39:10 -0800

Start: 12/13/2008 - 6:30pm

End: 12/13/2008 - 10:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Devil's Night is back with an Angel City Drive special Family Night screening of 1990 Burton classic "Edward Scissorhands" this Saturday, December 13th. Treat your kids to this strange and beautiful story of a fish out of water thrust into the middle of suburban hell. Laugh, cry, fall in love with Johnny Depp all over again on a 24ft by 18ft screen in the perfect outdoor movie venue atop a downtown LA parking structure.

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All revved up over the new Princess Katie & Racer Steve DVD

wendy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:24:23 -0800

I received a yellow envelope in the mail the other day. Not knowing what was inside and feeling like a kid at Christmas I tore it open and to my excitement pulled out the brand spankin' new Princess Katie & Racer Steve DVD "Revved Up & Ready to Rock".

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Family yoga and gymnastics classes that are a true bargain

wendy — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:06:38 -0800

Start: 12/07/2008 - 8:06am

Timezone: US/Pacific

We love Laura Fuller and her special brand of yoga goodness. And almost hate sharing this information with you because we're greedy that way and like holding onto the few best kept secrets we have since we don't have many. However, her classes are truly a bargain and she's so wonderful at what she does it almost seems criminal not to share her with you. I'm serious when I say you are getting a deal.

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SIJCC's Festival of Lights annual family event this Saturday, Dec. 6th

wendy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:52:44 -0800

Start: 12/06/2008 - 10:00am

End: 12/06/2008 - 3:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

The Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center (SIJCC) whose mission it is to enrich "its community and foster a sense of belonging among Jews, mixed-faith families, and other interested people by providing educational, recreational, and social programs steeped in Jewish tradition, culture, and values" is holding a special fair in honor of Hanukkah. For $5 adults and children 6 and under free, families can enjoy holiday stories, games, music from LA's own awesome kiddie-folk band

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Charge your pre-holiday batteries with a special family yoga/hike around Inspiration Point

wendy — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:48:31 -0800

Start: 12/20/2008 - 10:00am

End: 12/20/2008 - 12:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

The only outdoorsy thing you've been doing lately seems to be mad dashes from your car to mall entrances. The kids are on constant buzz mode which only seems to be growing in intensity with each passing day drawing you closer to winter break. The insane holiday kookiness is surly pounding you something wicked. Right now you could use a little break to center yourself and recharge before the main event pummels you into next year.

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Free artsy Family Festival @ Getty Villa December 6th

wendy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:51:56 -0800

Start: 12/06/2008 - 10:00am

End: 12/06/2008 - 5:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

If you're like me you've been desperately wanting to stroll the grounds of the Getty Villa in Malibu exploring the Greek antiquities and such yet have hesitated since it's reopening over two years ago because you just can't shake the image of the havoc your tiny tikes are sure to wreck if cut lose on the villa's beautiful grounds.

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Hey kids, wanna go to a thrasher style, kid friendly dance party with The Melvins?

wendy — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:55:19 -0800

Start: 11/29/2008 - 4:30pm

End: 11/29/2008 - 7:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Super awesome, uber-cool and way too hilarious kiddie music show Pancake Mountain has landed in LA. To wake up the neighborhood, show us they're here and shake things up a bit they're hosting a TV Dance Party with non other than The Melvins.

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Help your teens give back a little during this time of thanks with LA Food Bank

wendy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:00:32 -0800

Start: 11/24/2008 - 9:00am

End: 11/26/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

When I was a teen my mother stressed, involved us in and made us aware of the importance of philanthropy namely community involvement. I was a certified coach for our local Special Olympics. I cleaned out my room and donated unused items to charities twice a year. She made sure I set aside a portion of my allowance to purchase toys for our local Toys for Tots program. I even helped package food items and clothing for the people in our community in need among many other opportunities.

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A n'ice kiddie contest screaming for the perfect ice cream

wendy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:11:50 -0800

Start: 11/17/2008 - 9:11am

End: 11/30/2008 - 11:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Venice's new N'ice Cream Nielsen's Homemade Gelato & Sorbet shop is holding one scrumptious contest for kids. From now until November 30 kids can enter an in store contest where they can "dream up their own concoctions." And the sweet, sweet prize for creating the award-winning flavor is a tub of your prize creamy cold treat, prizes and gift certificates from the super-cool DIY book printing store Scribble Press gift certificates and prizes from Scribble Press. Winners will be announced Dec.

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LA Kids Consignment Liquidation Sale Dec. 6-7th 2008

wendy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:49:21 -0800

Start: 12/06/2008 - 9:00am

End: 12/07/2008 - 5:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Trying to find a way to knock a few kid's gifts off the holiday shopping list without having to break the bank to please your picky playmates? LA Kids Consignment might be able to help. An organization started by a team of mommies looking for a way to cut down on wasteful consumerism the group holds events throughout the year for people to sell their new and gently used kids' items turning unused eyesores junking up homes into extra cash and new treasures for bargain hunters in need of a deal on expensive children's ware.

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SPIRAL...a one-stop-shop for your holiday shopping and good karma needs

wendy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:05:20 -0800

Start: 11/22/2008 - 10:00am

End: 12/14/2008 - 6:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

The S.P.I.R.A.L. Foundation, Spinning Potential Into Resources and Love, is a non-profit organization operating in Nepal and Vietnam "inspired by the principle of "Aid from within the Country." And is one of my new favorite things. A friend of mine pointed this amazing organization out explaining that she gets most of her holiday shopping done by purchasing items from the organization's shop and feeling extra gooey inside knowing her consumerism is serving a higher purpose.

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World City is back this Saturday featuring Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble

wendy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:28:58 -0800

Start: 11/08/2008 - 11:00am

End: 11/08/2008 - 1:30pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Just in time to get us all revved up about the fast-approaching Thanksgiving holiday the Music Center in Los Angeles presents another wonderful morning for families to enjoy high quality, free performing arts as part of their popular World City series in their W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheatre.

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Drumming up some fun this Satruday @ JANM's Free Family Day

wendy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:58:07 -0800

Start: 11/08/2008 - 11:00am

End: 11/08/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

This Saturday, November 8th from 11am to 4pm families can enjoy a free day dedicated to the art of drumming at the Japanese American National Museum. Sponsored by Target the event will include special performances by traditional drumming ensembles Progressive Taiko, an artistic group focused on sharing and educating communities about Japanese culture through the use of music in traditional and cutting edge ways, and UCLA's Poongmul group, an ensemble of traditional Korean drummers.

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Flying, smashing pumpkins free post Halloween family fun @ CSF this Saturday

wendy — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:17:34 -0700

Start: 11/01/2008 - 9:00am

End: 11/01/2008 - 2:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

With Halloween falling on a Friday this year your family can continue the holiday fun throughout the weekend. One event that's totally family friendly and free and looks really cool is the Pumpkin Launch 2008 being held on November 1st at the Cal State University of Fullerton's Titan Stadium from 9am to 2pm.

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DJ Lance Rock + friends celebrate Yo Gabba Gabba! DVD release @ Amoeba in Hollywood this Saturday

wendy — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:12:19 -0700

Start: 11/01/2008 - 12:00pm

End: 11/01/2008 - 3:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

And this is why I love living in LA. It doesn't get much better than a free Yo Gabba Gabba! show at Amoeba Records in Hollywood. Come out November 1st at 12pm and prepare to "jump, shake, shimmy" them sillies out between aisles of delicious vinyl while watching your best TV buddies pump up the jams. Oh so cool to the extreme. It's like the H.R.

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Dia De Los Muertos Workshop + Procession courtesy of Self Help Graphics & Art

wendy — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:31:56 -0700

Start: 11/01/2008 - 11:00am

End: 11/02/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

It's a "dead man's party" this weekend. Is your family ready to raise the dead? Self Help Graphics & Art in Los Angeles whose mission is to educate young and emerging artists of the culture, history and beauty of Latino arts just might have two perfect family events to help you gear up for Dia De Los Muertos.

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Two Thursdays of outdoor family movie fun @ The Grove's Movies in the Park

wendy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:26:21 -0700

Start: 10/23/2008 - 6:00pm

End: 10/30/2008 - 6:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

The Grove in Los Angeles understands that outdoor movies aren't just for summer. Something I always wondered about being a native Southern California girl myself. I mean, really, fall comes with it's gorgeous weather and early sunsets. What a great opportunity to go see an outdoor movie and not have to wait until 8 or 9pm for it to start. And perhaps your kids will actually get to watch the movie for once.

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Morgan-Wixson theater in Santa Monica presents "If you Give a Moose a Muffin"

wendy — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:43:02 -0700

Start: 10/18/2008 - 11:00am

End: 10/26/2008 - 11:00am

Timezone: US/Pacific

The Morgan-Wixson Theater in Santa Monica is baking up a special theatrical treat for families to enjoy each Saturday and Sunday from now until October 26th as their popular children's theater series Y.E.S. presents Laura Numeroff's beloved tale "If you Give a Moose a Muffin"

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Performing Books presents "The Chinese Violin" this Saturday, October 18th

wendy — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:51:08 -0700

Start: 10/18/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 10/18/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Looking for something wonderful to do with your family this weekend? Does it help that it's free and full of major entertainment and educational value?

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World City is here again this Saturday, Oct. 11th with some awesome

wendy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:17:21 -0700

Start: 10/11/2008 - 10:00am

End: 10/11/2008 - 1:30pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

The Music Center brought back their popular and super-cool World City series. World City is a series of free family events showcasing renowned artists. Each event in the series is themed around geographical locations. The series returned last month with an event celebrating the Armenian arts. And this Saturday, October 11, families will be whisked away to South America.

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Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang rock McCabe's Sunday, October 12th.

wendy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:55:41 -0700

Start: 10/12/2008 - 10:00am

End: 10/12/2008 - 12:30pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

It's one thing to have Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang played in a constant loop on your car CD player to please those picky tot ears and another to see this gang of kiddie music goodness live. To experience Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang live with your mini rocker is to finally understand why your kid rocks out so dang hard to songs about stingy crustaceans and veggie gardens. And what better venue than McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica?

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E(3) is for All October 3-5 @ LA Convention Center

wendy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:56:28 -0700

Start: 10/03/2008 - 10:00am

End: 10/05/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Remember wayyyyy back when E3 meant your "industry" hook-ups would hit up their co-workers with unisex names for badges to get your sorry "non-industry" butt in on some of the sweet gaming action? Back when you smuggly fanned yourself with your borrowed "Tony" name badge as you passed all the wanna-be hopefuls crowding the LA Convention Center doors? Back when Tony Hawk and friends showed off on indoor half pipes while sexy vikings and Everquest fairies mingled and posed for pictures with Pikachus and Katamari princes.

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The Gaming Krib Needs support

gamingkrib — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:28:45 -0700

The Gaming Krib's innovative portal software/hardware includes a whole new learning paradigm which begins this fall/winter 08’ for more than 3 million parents, children and educators. For the first time, an internet-based and electronic (hardware based interaction) way to balance a child's learning and social needs, via the cell phone, TV and Internet.

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Museum Day is tomorrow. Tons of free museum-y goodness for the family

wendy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:16:30 -0700

Start: 09/27/2008 - 10:00am

End: 09/27/2008 - 10:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

This Saturday, September 27, Smithsonian Magazine is sponsoring Museum Day 2008. "Enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to hundreds of museums and cultural venues nationwide. Present the Museum Day admission card to receive free general admission at participating Museum Day locations.

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Abbot Kinney Street Festival this Sunday, September 28th

wendy — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:47:34 -0700

Start: 09/28/2008 - 10:00am

End: 09/28/2008 - 6:30pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

This Sunday, September 28 is the Abbot Kinney Street Festival. In it's 24th year this festival stretches from Venice to Main Street along trendy Abbot Kinney boasting block after block of crazy-cool wares, goodies and sounds in true Venice style. A place where burning sage and lemon-grass scented truffles mix and mingle so fragrantly you're instantly transfixed by the scene.

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"Wake up with the Waves" is back this Saturday with the Hollow Trees--Yeehaw!

wendy — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:13:34 -0700

Start: 09/27/2008 - 9:00am

End: 10/25/2008 - 11:00am

Timezone: US/Pacific

If you're household is anything like ours it wakes promptly at 7am each morning without fail. Oh and that includes weekends. Which is why the kids' concert series Wake Up with the Waves held at the Santa Monica Pier is such a welcome Saturday morning treat. And we couldn't be happier to see it's return this weekend with the twangy sounds of uber-cool folk children's band The Hollow Trees.

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Tonight treat your family to a good ol' ice cream social for a good cause

Robbie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:29:07 -0700

Start: 09/25/2008 - 5:00pm

End: 09/25/2008 - 8:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Tonight from 5-8pm mosey on down to your local Cold Stone Creamery and enjoy some free frozen sugary goodness on them.

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Claw your way around the Redonodo Beach Lobster Festival this weekend

wendy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:42:29 -0700

Start: 09/26/2008 - 5:00pm

End: 09/28/2008 - 9:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

The Redondo Beach Lobster Festival takes place this weekend September 26-28th at the Seaside Lagoon. In it's 13th year this annual event promises fun for the whole family. plus loads of "fresh Maine Lobsters." While there's plenty of live entertainment including wake boarding demos and music acts like Too Rude.

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Kidspace's Twilight Night: Pirate Night...ARRGGHH.

wendy — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:13:35 -0700

Start: 09/19/2008 - 5:00pm

End: 09/19/2008 - 8:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Are you looking forward to celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day with your family but don't quite know how to party like a pirate with your littlest revelers? Kidspace in Pasadena might just have the perfect event to get into the pirate spirit without worrying about drunk scallywags stumbling over your kids.

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World Music Drum Series with Rhythm Child @ Play beginning September 30th

wendy — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:35:53 -0700

Start: 09/30/2008 - 4:00pm

End: 12/02/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

With it's open paint and play sessions, chalk walls, art and music classes we think LA tot-spot Play happens to be a pretty swell place.

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Row, row, row yer kayak at Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey this Sunday.

wendy — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:40:15 -0700

Start: 09/14/2008 - 9:30am

End: 09/14/2008 - 1:30pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

My husband and son have recently been laying the "we want a kayak" hints pretty heavily. However, I hesitate slapping down the major bucks for any hobby prior to learning the basics or at least test driving the hobby first. I have a garage full of equipment from past endeavors I was suckered into purchasing.

That's where Kayaks 4 Kids saves the day.

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"Pee Wee's Big Adventure"screening September 13 @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery

wendy — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:27:42 -0700

Start: 09/13/2008 - 6:30pm

End: 09/13/2008 - 8:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

I've always thought Cinespia's Cemetery Screenings would be a great "date night" thing to do with my better half. It's just the right mix of movies, music, food, alcohol, uber-cools, energy and morbidness. Ideal for us p-units who spend most Saturday nights curled up on the couch with two kids between us watching "The Never Ending Story" for the tenth Saturday in a row. Don't get me wrong, I love the movie. Heck, I introduced the movie to my kids.

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Munch Moon Cakes and make a wish @ The Moon Festival in LA's Chinatown

wendy — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:50:42 -0700

Start: 09/13/2008 - 5:30pm

End: 09/13/2008 - 10:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

I blame the Summer Olympics in Beijing for my obsession with all things Chinese.

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Jam it out in a perfect kid style drum circle at REMO this Saturday, September 13

wendy — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:34:11 -0700

Start: 09/13/2008 - 11:00am

End: 09/13/2008 - 11:45am

Timezone: US/Pacific

Looking for a family friendly drum circle with tons of rowdy drum banging, jamming, and dancing and minus the burning sage?

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Online tools let parents peer into their kids' school day

Robbie — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:56:17 -0700

A Los Angeles Times article claims that Los Angeles Unified School District plans to set up an Internet program that will enable parents to monitor and manage children’s lunch-money spending, how many times they're late to class and just how poorly they're doing in algebra... Is this an empowering form of transparency, or another slide toward a culture of surveillance?

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Falcon Theatre in Burbank presents "As U2 Like It"

wendy — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:43:37 -0700

Start: 08/29/2008 - 8:00pm

End: 09/14/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

The Falcon Theatre in Burbank, Ca. is somewhat known for their pop-musical interpretations of classic stories like their popular "Alice in One-Hit-Wonderland" series.

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The Getty's "Garden Concert" series: Elizabeth Mitchell August 23-24

wendy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:12:13 -0700

Start: 08/23/2008 - 4:00pm

End: 08/24/2008 - 5:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

If you're wondering when this Elizabeth Mitchell made an awesome kids' CD and what she's doing playing a free family concert at The Getty Center in Los Angeles this weekend you're way off silly. I understand you're suffering from some serious Lost withdrawals...deep breath..it'll be back soon...

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Mrs. Nelson helps kids get ready for kindergarten with Ms. Bindergarten

wendy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:46:15 -0700

Start: 08/22/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 08/23/2008 - 3:00pm

Timezone: US/Pacific

Maybe it's because I have a real soft spot for "mom and pops" or because "Miss. Bindergarten" really helped my apprehensive son get ready for kindergarten that I feel compelled to tell you about a fun little event happening August 22 and 23 at Mrs. Nelson's Toy and Book Store in La Verne, Ca.

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