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CALIFORNIA REGION #8
Los Angeles Co.

LOS ANGELES – Events:
John Baldessari: Pure Beauty,
Jun 27-Sep 12. This exhibition at LA Country Museum of Art brings together more than 150 works and examine the principal concerns of Baldessari, who is widely regarded as one of the most important artists working today. This is the only West Coast showing of this major tour. Museum location: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA.
323-857-6000
www.lacma.org

Pavilion of Wings at the Natural History Museum of LA County, Apr 11-Sep 6. Come face to face with the majestic colors and brilliant patterns of more than 40 species of butterflies and super-sized moths, who flutter through the newly re-landscaped Pavilion on the Museum’s South Lawn. More than half are native to California and all are native to North America. Location: 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles.
213-763-3466
www.nhm.org

17th Annual Nisei Week Festival, Aug 14-22. Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles hosts this homage to Japanese culture with a Tofu Festival, Anime Festival, Car Show, Taiko Gathering, Street Arts Festival and Grand Parade. Location:
200 N. Main Street.
213-687-7193
www.niseiweek.org

Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, Sep 17-19. This year the festival will not only be turning lobsters red with a green cooker fueled by biodiesel, but will also be implementing biodiesel in their generators and ATVs. Now in its 12th year, the festival is best known for its World Famous Discount Lobster Meals, still being served at the 2005 price of only $17 . 2010’s entertainment features top stars, as well as activities for kids. Location: Ports O’Call Village, 1190 Nagoya Way, San Pedro.
www.lobsterfest.com

American Wine & Food Festival, Sep 25. Many of the world’s top chefs and wine and spirit purveyors will gather on the back lot of Universal Studios Hollywood to help support the Meals On Wheels Programs of Los Angeles. Join over 2,700 food and wine enthusiasts to sample exceptional dishes prepared by an internationally acclaimed group of chefs, which will be accompanied by live music, dancing, and a silent auction. Hours: 5pm-11pm. Location: Universal Studios Back lot, 3900 Lankersheim Blvd, Gate 3, Universal City.
www.awff.org

DESCANSO GARDENS –
Summer events:
HAPA in concert, Jul 24. Take a trip to the Hawaiian Islands with HAPA whose Pan-Polynesian performances have been described as the “most exciting and beautiful contemporary Hawaiian music the world knows!” No outside food permitted, but food will be available for purchase from Patina Catering. Hours: 7:30pm-9:30pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets: $14,
www.ticketweb.com
 

A Midsummers’ Night Dream, Jul 27. The world-renowned Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum theatrical troupe presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy for children – and adults – of all ages. Bring picnics and blankets (not normally allowed in the Gardens) and enjoy the Bard’s work in the twilight hours. Performance is free with Gardens admission. Hours: 5:30pm-7pm.

Summer Jazz Concert Series, Thursdays. As part of the summer “The Evolution of American Jazz,” Descanso welcomes L.A.’s best local talent for an evening of music under the trees. Hours: 5:30pm-7pm. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics (normally not allowed) and settle back to savor the music. Concerts are free with Gardens admission.

Descanso Midweek Summer Hours: Tue, Wed and Thurs, July-Sep 9. Stroll the Gardens in the cool of day! Midweek summer hours allows garden viewing from 5pm-8pm. Another plus for Midweek Summer visitors: Descanso’s Japanese Full Moon Tea House will be transformed on those evenings into the Camellia Lounge, a hip, soothing and exotic location to enjoy signature cocktails and small appetizers under starry skies.

Descanso Gardens is an urban retreat of natural beauty, renowned botanical collections and wonderful seasonal horticulture displays. Location: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada.
818-949-4200
www.descansogardens.org

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