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.
Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho is the first exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed Oscar winning film director. This exhibition offers a focused spotlight on his creative process, filmography and cinematic influences. In conjunction with the exhibition the museum presents a retrospective of the director’s first seven feature films March 22, 23, 24, 31, April 3, 5 & 14.
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.
Ancestors’ Voices: Skirball Cultural Center,, 2701 N. Sepulveda Bl., Los Angeles (310/440-4500) www.skirball.org Presented in conjunction with and choreographed by Donna Sternberg & Dancers — and informed by individuals experiencing generational trauma as explored in participatory community workshops, Ancestors’ Voices is an artistic expression created to combat antisemitism, embrace Jews of all cultures, help workshop participants embark on the healing process and provide education to audience members about the experiences of the Jewish community. April 29 & May 1.
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 closes Sept. 30. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+
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.
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.