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 Events For November , 2009 
CategoryDescriptionFee/FreeLocation
Seasonal & Holiday Events

10/10/2009—11/02/2009
Shawns Pumkin Patch
<p>Shawn's Pumpkin Patch OPENING: OCT. 10 2008 Culver City 5748 Mesmer Avenue, Albertson's Shopping Center near Jefferson Blvd and 405 Freeway (310) 390-7800 Santa Monica. OPENING: OCT.17 2008 2300 Wilshire Blvd. corner of Wilshire and 23rd Street daily-Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm-7:00 pm. Saturdays and Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Mountains of pumpkins, Straw bale maze, petting zoo $3.00, pony rides $4.00, face painting $3.00 and up, train rides $3.00, moon bouncers $2.50, ball house, pop corn, and more. Visit us for a happy and safe Halloween! www.shawnspumpkinpatch.com</p>

Fee 
Exhibits

10/17/2009—11/10/2009
Rock Out With The Jonas Brothers Wax Figures at Madame Tussauds Hollywood
<p>For a limited time only, come and rock out with the Jonas Brothers wax figures at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Oct. 17- Nov. 10 only. Mon.-Thurs 10am-8 pm and Fri.-Sun. 10am-10 pm. Don't miss your chance to get up close and personal with Nick, Joe and Kevin at LA's newest interactive wax attraction located next door to the world famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Take a photo and experience being in a live concert with Jonas Brothers. Get your tickets online at www.MadameTussauds.com and save. Tickets: $18 - $25. 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. (323) 467-8277.</p>

Fee 
Storyhours & Book Events

11/01/2009
StoryTime
1:30-2:30 p.m., Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A. Listen to Kristina Rodanas' Dragonfly's Tale by and Conrad J. Storad's Don't Call Me Pig, followed by a hands-on presentation. Museum admission: $9 adults, $5 students, $3 children 3-12. 323-667-2000.

FeeLos Angeles
 
Museum Events

11/01/2009
Sunday Family Program: Sunshine Days And Rainy Days
2-4 p.m., Zimmer Children's Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100, L.A. Recycle CDs into weather-related window charms. $3 plus admission: $8 adults, $5 children 3 and older. 323-761-8984.

FeeLos Angeles
 
Music

11/01/2009
San Francisco Girls Chorus
3 p.m., Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr., Cerritos. This Grammy-winning vocal ensemble performs classical works and jazz standards. Ages 7 and older. $26-$48. 800-300-4335.

FeeSouth Bay
 
Museum Events

11/01/2009
Treasures in Trash
Noon-3 p.m., Kidspace Children's Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. Trash for Teaching brings their Treasure Truck to turn discarded items into art. Admission: $10. 626-449-9144.

FeeSan Gabriel Valley
 
Music

11/01/2009
Miss Lonnie's Music Review
11 a.m., McCabe's, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Lonnie Martinez, from the Sunshine Sisters, hosts her own show. $8. 310-828-4497.

FeeWestside
 
Theater & Performance

11/01/2009
Family Fundays
11 a.m., Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Creative PlayGround presents a Dia de los Muertos production. $8. 310-455-3723, www.theatricum.com.

FeeWestside
 
Storyhours & Book Events

11/01/2009
Hello Kitty Birthday Party
Noon-3 p.m., Royal T, 8910 Washington Blvd., Culver City. This party includes treats throughout the day. Free admission. 310-559-6300.

FeeWestside
 
Museum Events

11/01/2009
Target Sundays: Giving Thanks!
11 a.m.-5 p.m., California African American Museum, 600 State Dr., Exposition Park. Learn to be respectful of the land and our families through performances and workshops. Free. 213-744-7432.

FreeLos Angeles
 
Art

11/01/2009
Family Workshop
1-3:30 p.m., MOCA, 250 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Join the design duo Gaston Nogues and Benjamin Ball, who lead an installation project entitled "What's Up." Free. 213-621-1765.

FreeLos Angeles
 
Festivals & Fairs

11/01/2009
Mexican Day Of The Dead Family Festival
Noon-3:30 p.m., Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Includes music, dance, food and art. Free. 714-567-3600.

FreeOrange County
 
Nature

11/01/2009
Weekend Tidepool Walks
1-2:30 p.m. today, noon-1:30 p.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. (in Spanish) Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 28, noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro. Free. 310-548-7562.

FreeSouth Bay
 
Storyhours & Book Events

11/01/2009
Book Signing: Melissa De La Cruz and Tom Dolby
3 p.m., Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. The authors present their new Young Adult book, The Van Alen Legacy and Secret Society. Free. 626-449-5320.

FreeSan Gabriel Valley
 
Seasonal & Holiday Events

11/01/2009
Annual Day of the Dead Community Celebration
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Museum of Ventura County, 89 S. California St., Ventura. This festival, filled with crafts and entertainment, occurs at the museum and a neighboring park. Free. 805-653-0323.

FreeVentura County
 
Museum Events

11/01/2009
Sunday Afternoon for Kids: Drawing in Tape
Noon-2 p.m., Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Artist Nic Hess shows kids how to use colored adhesive tape to create works of art. A group project will become part of Hess' Hammer exhibit. Reservations recommended. Ages 8-13. Free. 310-305-8418, rsvp@826LA.com.

FreeWestside
 
Storyhours & Book Events

11/02/2009
Signing Story Time
4-4:45 p.m., John Muir Library, 1005 W 64th St., L.A. ShineSign uses storytelling, music and art to engage kids in the stories and sign language. Free. 310-613-3900.

FreeLos Angeles
 
Museum Events

11/03/2009
Free Family Night: Native Traditions
4-8 p.m., Kidspace Children's Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. Storyteller Jacque Nunez takes her listeners into the lives of California Indians. Free. 626-449-9144.

FreeSan Gabriel Valley
 
Open House

11/04/2009
Admission Open House
<p>Chatsworth Hills Academy, 21523 Rinaldi St., Chatsworth, CA 91311. (818) 998-4037, www.chaschool.org. Admission Open House Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 - 8:30 AM. We welcome parents to come visit our 16 acre campus for a tour as well as a chance to speak with the Head of School, Ann Gillinger. While on campus you will be able to see the classroom in action and learn why CHA was voted Best Private School for 2009. Please RSVP with Ryan McDaniel by email, ryan.mcdaniel@chaschool.org or by phone, (818) 998-4037 x275.</p>

Free 
Music

11/04/2009
Razzle-Bam-Boom!
9:30 and 11 a.m., Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas' variety show combines music, movement, juggling and audience interaction. $9. 805-338-3021.

FeeConejo Valley
 
Music

11/04/2009
Laura Ingalls Wilder
9 and 11 a.m., Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. ArtsPowers performs a musical biography of the Little House author. Age 7-11. $4. www.lpac.org

FeeLos Angeles
 
Music

11/04/2009
Kids Club: Melissa Green
3 p.m. today, Nov. 11, 18 and 25, Punctuation Station, Westfield Culver City, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. The popular local performer sings songs and tells tales. Free. 310-390-5073.

FreeWestside
 
Parent Education

11/05/2009—12/03/2009
Wilshire Boulevard Speaker Series 2009-2010
<p><!--StartFragment--><span>Wilshire Boulevard Temple 2009-2010 Speaker Series. Our first anticipated speaker is Dr. Harvey Karp, a world renowned child development expert and America's most read pediatrician. Creator of the best-selling DVDs and books, The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block, his work has literally revolutionized our understanding of the needs of young children.<span>&nbsp; </span>Please join us on Nov. 5, <span>&nbsp;</span>@7:00pm at Wilshire Boulevard Temple Nursery School, Irmas Campus (11661 W. Olympic Blvd. LA). To sign up go to:<span>&nbsp; </span>http://www.wbtla.org/events/it. For more info, call </span><span>310-445-1283</span><!--EndFragment--></p>

Free 
Theater & Performance

11/05/2009
The Jungle Book
9 and 11 a.m., Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. Windwood Theatricals brings Rudyard Kipling's classic tale to life. Ages 7-11. $4. www.lpac.org

FeeLos Angeles
 
Music

11/06/2009
Birdie's Playhouse CD Release Party
<p>Kids age 1 to 5 are going WILD for BIRDIE's PLAYHOUSE! Don't miss the RELEASE PARTY for their new CD "The Wild World of Wildlife." Friday Nov. 6th at the Treehouse Social Club, 426 South Robertson Blvd. LA 90048. Two sets of spicy kids music (4:15 &amp; 6pm), giveaways, a BeePlanet performance &amp; more! Admission free with purchase of food. Call 310.570.8663 for more info or visit www.birdiesplayhouse.com</p>

Free 
Hands-on Activities

11/06/2009
S'mores Nights
6-9 p.m., Nov 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28, Treat Sweets, 360 Via Las Brisas, #160. Newbury Park. The whole family can have gooey fun making s'mores at the Treat Sweet Fire Pit. Free admission; $5 per s'mores kit. 805-498-7328.

FeeConejo Valley
 
Theater & Performance

11/06/2009
Ramayana: An Indian Epic
8 p.m. today and Nov. 7, 3 p.m. Nov. 8, REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. A Balinese music and dance extravaganza featuring 25 gamelan players and 14 dancers. $35-$30. 213-237-2800.

FeeLos Angeles
 
Parent Education

11/07/2009
Nurturing A Disruptive Child In School
<p>Nurturing A Disruptive Child In School is a three hour workshop from 1-4 on Saturday November 7th. The location is 5405 Wilshire Blvd. The fee is $175. This includes a Wide Range Achievement Test on your child. More details visit http://rogerthemathtutor.blogspot.com Phone 310 492-3121 or email mathtutor.roger@gmail.com</p>

Fee 
Music

11/07/2009
SIPPY CUPS CONCERT AT HOUSE OF BLUES
<p>National "kindie-rock" sensation The Sippy Cups will perform at the House of Blues (8430 W. Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood) at 11 am. They will be playing original material from their third full-length CD, The Time Machine, as well as time-tested cult classics from the likes of The Beatles and The Ramones. The band's colorful live show includes such wonders as giant balloons, confetti cannons, aerialists and costumed characters. Tickets are $15 in advance; $17.50 at door and are available at: http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=59875.</p>

Fee 
Festivals & Fairs

11/07/2009—11/15/2009
Day Out With Thomas 2009: The Hero of the Rails Tour
<p>Take a 25-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine. An opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of The Railway. Activities for the whole family, including arts &amp; crafts, storytelling, video viewing and live music. Exclusive commemorative merchandise including a 2009 Day Out With Thomas passenger car, as well as a t-shirts, engineer caps, pennants, and more. November 7, 8, 11, 14 &amp; 15. 8am-5pm, with trains departing every 30 minutes. Orange Empire Railway Museum, 2201 S. A St., Perris. Tickets: $18 plus tax for ages 2 and older. 951-943-3020, www.oerm.org</p>

Fee 
Seasonal & Holiday Events

11/07/2009
Conejo Valley Moms' Holiday Boutique
8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Village Homes Clubhouse, 1040 Evenstar Ave., Westlake Village. Shop and help support this non-profit moms group. Free admission. conejovalleymom@yahoo.com

FeeConejo Valley
 
Museum Events

11/07/2009
The Dawn of The Jet
10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, 7000 Merrill Ave., Chino. Following a discussion on the early days of jet aviation, watch a flight demonstration by a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star. $11 adults, $4 children 5-11. 909-597-3722.

FeeInland Empire
 
Art

11/07/2009
Intertribal Arts Marketplace
10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Nov. 8, Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A. To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Native American artists from around the nation showcase their work, and Native dancers, musicians and storytellers perform. Museum admission: $9 adults, $5 students, $3 children 3-12. 323-667-2000.

FeeLos Angeles
 
Museum Events

11/07/2009
Discovery Day
1-4 p.m., Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Use cork to make Hot-Wheel-sized people to decorate a Thanksgiving table, and enjoy a 2:30 p.m. storytime. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students, $3 children 5-12. 323-964-6308.

FeeLos Angeles
 
Clubs

11/07/2009
Pasadena Model Railroad Club Open House
1-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. today and Nov. 14, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15, 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 10., 5458 Alhambra Ave., L.A. Visit Califronia's largest HO model railroad. Donations: $3 adults, $1 children, free for children 6 and younger with an accompanying adult. www.pmRRc.org.

FeeLos Angeles
 
Festivals & Fairs

11/07/2009
Family FunDay
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Church of the Valley Preschool, 6565 Vesper Ave., Van Nuys. Music, art, entertainment and a book fair. Free admission. 818-786-2120.

FeeSan Fernando Valley
 
Festivals & Fairs

11/07/2009
Japanese Garden Festival
9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Nov. 8, Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada. This celebration of Japanese arts, crafts and culture features an Ikebana display and (Saturday only) a taiko drumming performance. Admission: $8 adults, $3 children 5-12. 626-405-2128.

FeeSan Gabriel Valley
 
Art

11/07/2009
Family Drawing Hour: Artful Improvisation
3:30 p.m., Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Dr., L.A. In this 1-hour workshop, families can make a drawing inspired from the Getty collection. Limited space; sign up 30 minutes before class starts. Ages 7 and older. Free; $15 parking. 310-440-7300.

FeeWestside
 
Hands-on Activities

11/07/2009
Girl Of The Year Friendship Crafts
1-3 p.m., American Girl Place, 189 The Grove Dr., L.A. Create some art with and help make a Friendship Wall. Ages 8 and older. Free. 877-247-5223.

FreeLos Angeles
 
Storyhours & Book Events

11/07/2009
Meet The Author Program
2 p.m., Memorial Branch, L.A. Public Library, 4625 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. A talk from Barrie Silberberg, the author of Autism & ADHD Diet. Free. 323-938-2732.

FreeLos Angeles
 

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