When Al Camarillo grew up in Compton, California, racial segregation was the rule. His relatives were among the first Mexican immigrants to settle there--in the only neighborhood where Mexicans were allowed to live. The city's majority was then White, and Compton would shift to a predominantly Black community over Al's youth. Compton in My Soul […]
Playhouse Village continues the summer season with Movies in the Park presented by Landmark Theatres Pasadena and Playhouse Village Foundation. The Retro Replay edition of the free outdoor community movie screenings will feature iconic films from ’99: The Year That Changed Hollywood on select Friday evenings in August at the lawn of Playhouse Village Park. Seating on the lawn […]
Don't miss the long-awaited companion to Not a Box, winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This picture book with its visual humor and simple dialogue is great for fans of Mo Willems and Crockett Johnson. Bunny wants to build a cardboard city. Bunny stacks one cardboard box on top of another and another. Bunny doesn't […]
Southern California Children's Museum presents Sustainability Sunday! It's time to get creative! Part sensory play, part art class, and part environmental studies. Kids will learn about the environment and how we can help take care of our planet while exploring items from our garden or building amazing creations out of recycled materials! *Free with price […]
Southern California Children's Museum presents Messy Play Tuesdays. Children and grown-ups will explore sensory experiences together while getting a little messy! Activities vary every week but are curated to encourage imagination, fine motor skills, and more! *Event is free with the price of admission
Check out Retro Replay at Landmark Theatres Pasadena! Enjoy classics from '99: The Year That Changed Movies, including The Matrix, Eyes Wide Shut, Lock, Stock, Two Barrels, and Three Kings for just $ 5.
Enjoy a fun day at Southern California Children's Museum with an interactive Spanish-English story time or sing-along! This program is for native speakers and those seeking exposure to a new language. Free for the public every Thursday afternoon. *Event is free with the price of admission
Did you know that the Washingtonia filifera is the only species of palm tree indigenous to California? Learn more about our amazing state through games, scavenger hunts, and craft projects every Friday at the Southern California Children's Museum! *Event is free with the price of admission
A harrowing, captivating firsthand history of the rise of the radical environmental movement the Earth Liberation Front (ELF). Since 1997, the ELF has inflicted over $100 million in damages on entities they believe to be causing environmental destruction, mostly through brazen arson attacks on timber companies, ski resorts, and car dealerships. Former ELF spokesperson Craig […]
Southern California Children's Museum presents Saturday Sing Along! Kiddos of all ages get to explore various musical instruments while singing their favorite songs! From shakers to drums, we are ready to make some noise! *Free with the price of Admission
“AhMa Loves You! is a heartwarming bilingual chapter book highlighting the special relationship between a grandma and grandchild and the cross-cultural differences in ways to show love. There's no other book like it on the market! Highly recommended!" -Katrina Liu, Author of I Love Boba!
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