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| << | Events For November 21, 2009 | >> |
| | | Category | Description | Fee/Free | Location | | 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> </span>Please join us on Nov. 5, <span> </span>@7:00pm at Wilshire Boulevard Temple Nursery School, Irmas Campus (11661 W. Olympic Blvd. LA). To sign up go to:<span> </span>http://www.wbtla.org/events/it. For more info, call </span><span>310-445-1283</span><!--EndFragment--></p>
| Free | | | Animal Encounters
11/21/2009 | Cesar Millan - the Dog Whisperer
<p>TV sensation Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer, will transform dog lovers in LA into Pack leaders as he brings his enlightening and entertaining new live show to the Gibson Amphitheatre (100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City) Sat, Nov 21. Tickets cost $39.50-$150 and are on sale at Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000, or the box office. With his gift as an educator & entertainer, Cesar uses state-of-the-art multimedia to illustrate his unique concepts & ideas. He will have the audience seeing the world through their dog's eyes, and change their relationships with their dogs forever.</p>
| Fee | | | Festivals & Fairs
11/21/2009 | Pasadena Waldorf School 24th Annual Elves’ Faire
<p>24th Annual Elves' Faire: Sat., Nov. 21. 10am-4pm. Free Admission. Pasadena Waldorf School, 209 E. Mariposa St., Altadena, CA 91001. (626)794-9564. In an atmosphere reminiscent of a medieval faire, fairies, elves, and minstrels abound. Amazing Silent Auction with one-of-a-kind items. Visit The Doll Room, King Arthur's Market, and The Wishing Well for incredible holiday shopping and artisan crafts. Live music, food, games, children's tea garden, puppet shows and play. Free water if you bring your own cup. This is a zero-waste event. www.elves-faire.com.</p>
| Free | | | Art
11/21/2009 | Wildlife Art Festival
9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22, San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands. This festival salutes the wilderness artwork, with more than 20 wildlife artists scheduled to appears. Kids can take part in related hands-on activities. $8 adults, $5 students, $4 children 5-12. 909-307-2669.
| Fee | Inland Empire
| | Art
11/21/2009 | A Listen Learn & Make Family Workshop: A Warm Welcome
1:30-3:30 p.m., Craft and Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Kids can create a Thanksgiving wreath. RSVP required. Ages 6-12. $6. 323-937-4230, ext. 50.
| Fee | Los Angeles
| | Nature
11/21/2009 | Junior Scientist: Seeking Seashells
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., L.A. This workshop examines slugs, snails, seashells and more. Ages 6-9. Admission: $9 adults, $6.50 youths 13-17, $2 children 5-12. 213-763-3466.
| Fee | Los Angeles
| | Dances
11/21/2009 | Royal Dance Party
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Stardancers Horizon, 320 W. Wilson Ave., Glendale. $15 per person online in advance; $20 at door. 818-339-6203, www.royaldanceparty.com.
| Fee | San Gabriel Valley
| | Art
11/21/2009 | Art in Motion
3-4 p.m., Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Explore the relationships between dance, music and art through performances and discussions. Admission: $8 adults, free for children under 18. 626-449-6840.
| Fee | San Gabriel Valley
| | Art
11/21/2009 | Family Drawing Hour: Exploring Color
3:30 p.m., Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Dr., L.A. In this 1-hour workshop, families can explore how color is used in painting and sculpture. Limited space; sign up 30 minutes before class's start. Ages 7 and older. Free; $15 parking. 310-440-7300.
| Fee | Westside
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/21/2009 | Fun Animal Stories and Songs
2 p.m., Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St., L.A. Ken Frawley shares funny stories and sings kooky tunes. Free. 213-228-7250.
| Free | Los Angeles
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/21/2009 | Nana's Story Corner
2-3 p.m., Children's Area, Main Library, 303 N. PCH, Redondo Beach. Free. 310-318-0675.
| Free | South Bay
| | Festivals & Fairs
11/21/2009 | World's Pickiest Eater
3-5 p.m., Courtyard, Westfield Fashion Square, 14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks. Parents and their kids can take part in this food-tasting event conducted by chef Evan Kleiman, from KCRW's Good Food. Free. www.kcrw.com/soundsaroundtown.
| Free | San Fernando Valley
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/21/2009 | Super Saturday Family Storytime
10 a.m., Altadena Library Community Room, 600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena. Ages 2-8. Free. 626-798-0833.
| Free | San Gabriel Valley
| | Theater & Performance
11/21/2009 | Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves
10 a.m., Blue Chair Children's Books, 177 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. A live musical telling of the classic tales followed by a Princess Jasmine visit at 11 a.m. Free. 626-335-8630.
| Free | San Gabriel Valley
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/21/2009 | Book Signing: Marla Frazee
10:30 a.m., Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. The author presents her new picture book, All The World. Free. 626-449-5320.
| Free | San Gabriel Valley
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/21/2009 | Barks & Books
11 a.m., Altadena Library Community Room, 600 E Mariposa St., Altadena. Kids can read to the lovely dog, Pearl. Ages 5-12. Free. 626-798-0833.
| Free | San Gabriel Valley
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/21/2009 | Saturday Storytelling Series
10:30 a.m., Children's Book World, 10580 1/2 Pico Blvd., L.A. Ilene Cohen and her puppet Woody entertain. Ages 3-7. Free. 310-559-BOOK.
| Free | Westside
| | Music
11/21/2009 | Melissa Green
11 a.m., Abbot Kinney Branch, Venice Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. Songs and stories from the popular local performer. Free. 310-821-1769.
| Free | Westside
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