Academy Museum: 6067 Wilshire Bl, Los Angeles www.academymuseum@oscars.org (323/930-3000) This unique museum, dedicated to the moving picture industry, brings us back in time to the beginning of the film industry through never to be forgotten films and into the present. Fabulous costumes and even more fabulous and memorable creatures, Academy Award acceptance speeches, art, a look into the production work, movies and politics, documentaries, musicals.
Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer is an immersive and experimental look at the works of one of the most distinctive production design teams working today. Thru Oct. 18, 2026
Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema & Cyberpunk Envisioning Possible Future Futures Through Cinema Color…investigating the role of color in film from the technological advancements that made its use possible to the ways filmmakers use color as a storytelling tool to its psychological impact on audiences. Oct. 6, 2024-July 13, 2025. Cyberpunk examines the global impact and lasting influence of the science fiction subgenre cyberpunk on film culture, Oct.6-April 12, 2026.
Digital Witness: Revolution in Design, Photography and Film, Nov. 24-July 13, 2026.
The Academy Museum Store features merchandise designed and produced exclusively for the store including Oscars memorabilia and other film related items.
Annenberg Community Beach House: Santa Monica (310/458-4934) beachhouseevents@santamonica.gov . Grounds include playground, volleyball courts, sandy area, splash pad, courtyard, view deck, gallery. Beach house open. Pool opens Memorial Day weekend then daily June 15 thru Labor Day and weekends thru September. Dine at Back on the Beach, an indoor, outdoor restaurant overlooking the beach – (310/393-8282.)
AR Monuments: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 59005 Wilshire Bl., Los Angeles lacma.org LACMA and Snap Inc.release the third and final collection of AR Monument, bringing together artists and technologists to create augmented reality, monuments that explore histories of Los Angeles s communities and amplify perspectives from across the region.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater: www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/summer2021 A rollicking trip through the calendar to all things celebratory throughout the year.
Catalina Adventure Activities: www.catalinachamber.com/ A new ropes and planks course weaves through a grove of towering eucalyptus trees deep within Descanso Canyon. Other adventurous activities nearby include Zip line Eco Tour and Catalina Climbing Wall and there is always hiking, camping and an adventure expedition.
Cinelounge Sunset: 6464 Sunset Bl, Hollywood. (323/924-1644) http://cineloungehollywood.com Cinelounge Sunset re-opened in Hollywood .
Digital Witness: Revolution in Design, Photography and Film: LACMA (Los Angeles Museum of Art) 5905 Wilshire Bl., Los Angeles This exhibition examines the impact of digital image manipulation tools from the 1980s to the present through the works of nearly 200 artists, designers, and makers. The exhibition illuminates today’s visual culture where digital editing tools are more accessible than ever before. An landmark event exploring the intersection of art and science, both past and present. Nov. 24-July 13, 2026.
Fowler Museum at UCLA: 308 Charles E. Young Dr., N. Los Angeles (310/825-4361) fowler.ucla.edu Public programs celebrating world arts and culture online and in person. All programs are free. Must RSVP. Construction, Occupation presents the work of 24 artists and collectives that engage art’s potential to shape the city through the power of community. Drawing on myriad visual languages and poetics grounded in collective action, the exhibition investigates a radical urban vocabulary that blurs art and activism to address questions of infrastructure and vulnerability, circulation and segregation, and the body in public space. Opens May 3.
Frogs: Facing a Changing World: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562-590-3100) aquariumofpacific.org See amphibians found in California and around the world, get the latest on their importance, the threats they face and what can be done to help in this new exhibition. May 24-April 30, 2025. Reservations required.
Free Art- Focused Programming: Getty Center https://www.getty.edu/calendar/ A variety of subjects including impressionist painting, archaeology of ancient Thrace, women artists in Europe and more. The majority of these talks will be available to join online on Zoom offering the option for people to join from anywhere in the world. Beginning April 27. Ending June 22.
Historic Downtown in-person & Virtual Tours: Los Angeles Conservancy (213/623-2489) info@laconservancy.org Award winning docent led tours include the L.As most beloved landmarks including the Los Angeles Central Library, the Million Dollar Theatre and the Bradbury Building. Visit Pershing Square and learn about the founding of this great city and its architecture. In person Walking tours, Saturdays at 10 a.m.. general public sales begin Thursday at noon. Live and virtual tours held Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity: Skirball Museum, 2701 N. Sepulveda Bl., Los Angeles (310/440-4500) www.skirball.org Delve into the six decade career of this legendary comic book artist. Jack Kirby created some of the most enduring characters and story-lines in the history of American comics. This exhibition goes beyond the page, featuring original comic illustrations, fine art, and commercial art — many on view for the first time–as well a Kirby’s experience as a first-generation Jewish American. Opens May 1.
Marionette Theater: Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 4949 York Bl., Highland Park www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com
Mindful Awareness Meditation: presented by the Hammer Museum Thursdays 12:30-1:00. Reserve in advance. Free. www.hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events
NHM Common Opens: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: 900 Exposition Bl., Los Angeles Introducing the museum’s new wing and community hub in Exposition Park. This modern and inviting “front porch” to the museum will feature 75,000 square feet of renovated space, new construction and landscaping. It offers a new indoor-outdoor experience. The museum and its collection will enable he public to see into the museum while offering views of the park from inside. A great new experience for visitors and residents.
Noah Davis Exhibition: Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Bl., Los Angeles (310/443-7000) www.hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events The first institutional survey of the late Noah David charts the breadth and depth of the American artist’s relentless output. Assembling more than 50 works made between 2007 and 2015, the exhibition is organized in a manner that reflects the diverse interests of Davis’s practice. These include national politics, current affairs, everyday life, familial history, ancient Egyptian cosmologies and the racial biases of American media, art history and architecture. June 8-Aug. 31.
Photography at The Getty: www.visitorservices@getty.edu The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, West Los Angeles (310/440-7300) The museum has recently acquired works by Japanese American artists of the 1920s and 30s, members of the Kamoinge Workshop, contemporary women photographers and Southern California artists, all to shape a more inclusive canon of photography for current and future generations.
Public Gardens of Santa Barbara: Tour these spectacular gardens but check websites in advance. Casa del Herrero www.casadelherrero.com; Ganna Walska Lotusland www.lotusland.org; Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden www.santabarbaraca.gov/Parks/parks_passive_main.html; Santa Barbara Botanic Garden www.sbbg.org
Public Programs and Exhibitions at The Huntington: The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., www.huntington.org An assortment of fascinating topics and displays with talks and book signings, garden tips, music, film, lectures, exhibitions and tours.
Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Bl., Los Angeles www.lacma.org International in scope, this exhibition examines key concepts of Buddhist Art and practice through sculptures, paintings, textiles and ritual objects Incorporating 180 works of pan-Asian Buddhist art, this exhibit begins with the religious origins in the 5th century BC and follows its spread through Southeast Asia, the Himalayas and East Asia. May 11-July 12.
Revered Residences: Los Angeles Conservancy Virtual Program https://www.laconservancy.org/events/2021-benefit-revered-residences-virtual-program Historic walking tour adventures are offered on Saturdays. Register in advance.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art: 1130 State St., Santa Barbara (805/963-4364) www.sbma.net Renovation of the original 1812 building has improved the exhibition space, making it possible to show more of the 27,000-object permanent collection and will enhance visitor experience through improved flow through the museum, newly created galleries dedicated to contemporary art, photography and new media. Advanced tickets are encouraged for admission and can be purchased at tickets.sbma.net+
Scuba Show: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Bl., Long Beach www.scubashow.com The show offers divers and the scuba-curious the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of scuba diving. The show is a roster of seminars, presentations and workshops from some of the industry’s most experienced advocates, conservationists, destinations and product manufactures. May 31.
Skirball Exhibitions: Skirball Museum, 2701 N. Sepulveda Bl., Los Angeles (310/440-4500) www.skirball.org Diane von Furstenberg: Women Before Fashion, an expansive exhibition offering a fresh look at the remarkable life and work of this famous fashion designer from the 1970s to the present day. Thru Aug. 31.
UCLA Public Arts Program: UCLA Westwood campus (310/825-2101) www.arts.ucla.edu/calendars and www.tickets.ucla.edu Ongoing programs include distinguished lectures by luminaries such as Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne and Phillipe Vergne, student exhibitions showing work from UCLA’s top ranked fine arts programs, student performances directed by renowned faculty and the rich offerings of the Fowler Museum, the Hammer Museum and the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA. Many of the events are free and all are open to the public.
Public Programs & Special Events: Skirball Museum, 2701 N. Sepulveda Bl., Los Angeles (310/440-4500) www.skirball.org An outdoor screening of the classic movie Dirty Dancing includes an outdoor screening, drag bingo led by Miss Barbie-q, twist dance lessons by BodyTraffic, Borscht Belt-style comedy by Eli Leonard and shuffleboard courts, June 6. 6 – 10:30 p.m. Advance reservations suggested. Captain America: The First Avenger showcases the mental and physical transformation of Steve Rogers in the all-American superhero. June 27
Venice Family Clinic Art Walk Auction-Past, Present and Future: Venice Art Walk Gallery, 910 Abbot Kinney Bl., Venice, CA A celebration of the artists and collectors whose generosity has helped raise money for vital health care in our community. they will showcase a dynamic selection of established, mid-career and emerging artists. Proceeds from the auction will fund the Venice Family Clinic’s innovative and comprehensive programs and services which provide quality health care to more than 45,000 peole in need from the Santa Monica mountains through the South Bay. May 9-18
Visibility Is Resistance: Founders MCC Church, 4607 Prospect Ave., Los Angeles (http://hqsff.com) The Hollywood Queer Short Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the talent and creativity of LGBTQIA+ artists who want to speak to their community. Will feature four programs of short films representing the best work produced this year by new and experienced filmmakers. Oct. 4-5.
We Live In Painting: The Nature of Color in Mesoamerican Art: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Bl., Los Angeles lacma.org A groundbreaking exploration of the science, art and cosmology of color in Mesoamerica. Artists adorned the surfaces of buildings, clay vessels, textiles, bark-paper and deer hide pages, and sculptures with color to (re)create the world by transforming raw materials into art. Features more than 270 objects. Thru Sept. 2, 2025.