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Amoeba Music
Regularly bring bands for free concerts. Occasionally with some well known acts.
http://www.amoebamusic.com/
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The UCLA Department of Music
A variety of
events for the public's enjoyment throughout the year. Visit the link to observe which performances are free.
http://www.music.ucla.edu/Events/index.html
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TV show tapings
http://www.tvtickets.com/
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Films at CSUN
As a part of the CSUN movie program they show movies for student
enlightenment… but anyone can go watch a free movie. Lots of
street parking.
http://www.csun.edu/~cinematheque/html/events.html
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Hammer Screenings
Films often followed by a Q&A with the artist. Seating is first come, first served.
http://www.hammer.ucla.edu/programs/52/
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ACTIVITIES |
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Dance Downtown
Dance Downtown is a free dance series on select Friday nights with each event focusing on a
different style or form. Dancers of all levels are encouraged to attend.
http://www.musiccenter.org/dancedowntown.html
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Drum Downtown
Free once-a-month drum circles on select
Saturday mornings on the Music Center Plaza.
http://www.musiccenter.org/drumdowntown.html
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OUTDOORS |
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Local Hikes
The Localhikes web site provides information on local hiking opportunities near Los Angeles. Browse the available hikes, or by using the search feature to find the trails closest to your home or office. The hikes on this site were contributed by volunteer LocalHikes reporters from around the country.
http://www.localhikes.com/MSA/MSA_4472.asp
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Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/bg-vi.html
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Hunnington Gardens
Admission is free to all visitors on the first Thursday of
every month. It's a great excuse to take the day off.
http://www.huntington.org/
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LA Parks
This is kind of a difficult site to navigate, but all
kinds of cool and free stuff happens at parks.
http://www.laparks.org/
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Colleges and Universities
These public and private institutions provide many free opportunites for their students, faculty and community at large. The following links will take you the calender pages for various colleges and universities:
Santa Monica College - http://events.smc.edu/smcevents2.htm
UCLA - http://www.calendar.ucla.edu
USC - http://www.usc.edu/webapps/events_calendar/custom/32/
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Public Libraries
These public institutions have classes, guest speaker, presentations, exhibits, film screenings and other interesting opportunities.
Los Angeles Public Library - http://www.lapl.org/events/
Santa Monica Public Library - http://www.smpl.org/calendar/
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UCLA Planetarium and Telescope Shows
Public planetarium shows are given by current astronomy
and astrophysics graduate students. Content varies with presenters, but commonly
includes discussion about the current night sky, constellations, astronomical phenomena,
and more!
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/planetarium/index.shtml
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MUSEUMS |
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The Getty
Free museum with rotating exhibitions. The facility is fantastic
as well.
($8 parking)
http://www.getty.edu/
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California science Center
Fun for all ages (I've taken ages 3-60 and we all had fun).
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/
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Forestlawn
A memorial park and mortuary that has some incredible art and some cool dead people
are buried there.
http://www.forestlawn.com/visitors_guide/museum.asp
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Most Museums offer free admission one day each month/week.
Visit the following links for more details.
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Skirball Center
Free concerts all summer...
Plus great exhibits. All exhibitions are free to the public
on Thursdays, 12:00-9:00 p.m.
http://www.skirball.org/index.php
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Other Museums
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/
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Selected Galleries
http://www.wonderfulworldofanimation.com/
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COMMUNITY |
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L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs
"The goal of the
Department of Cultural Affairs is to enhance the quality of
life for Los Angeles' 3.9 million residents and 25.1 million
annual visitors." Visit this site often. All of the great festivals
are here (lotus festival, Cheese festival, Lobster festivals…
different cultural celebrations, all here. Some cost money …
most are free.
http://www.culturela.org/
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Downtown LA
Downtown LA has offers plenty of free activities. Search this
link for summer performances, winter ice skating, historic tours
and promotional events.
http://www.downtownla.com/
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City of Santa Monica
http://www.ci.santa-monica.ca.us/home/index.asp
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Olvera Street
The birthplace of the City of Los Angeles, otherwise known as
El Pueblo Historic Monument. The colorful village features 27
historic buildings with a traditional Mexican style plaza area.
http://www.olvera-street.com/
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Other Community Sites
Downtown Culver City - http://www.downtownculvercity.com/
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PROMOTIONAL |
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Burbank Town Center
There’s a lot going on this season at Burbank Town Center. You
can come to shop, eat and be entertained! Check out the mall’s
calendar of events and see everything Burbank Town Center has
to offer. Offered free summer-time movies a few years ago.
http://www.burbanktowncenter.com/html/Events.asp
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Univeral Studios City Walk
Free concerts, summer movies and holiday events.
http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/
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