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X-WR-CALNAME:Los Angeles · free · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Festival of Children | South Coast Plaza\, Costa Mesa DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260916T182836Z UID:10020032785-1788566400-1790553599@kidsguidemagazine.com CATEGORIES:family,festival,free DESCRIPTION:September 5–27\, 2026 \nCelebrate the 25th annual Festival o f Children at South Coast Plaza throughout the month of September during N ational Child Awareness Month. \nConnect with over 70 charities through fr ee weekend performances\, hands-on activities\, and interactive exhibits d esigned for kids and families of all ages. Watch performances ranging from ballet and Hawaiian dance to aerial arts and marionette theater\, with ne w acts taking the stage each weekend. \nBrowse the Canstruction Exhibit on display all month long — amazing sculptures built entirely from cans\, benefiting the Orange County Food Bank. The Wellness Village Resource Cent er is also on-site every weekend\, offering resources and information from nonprofits serving children and families throughout the community. \nWeek end highlights include: \n\nOpening ceremonies featuring Kodi Lee\, Angeli ca Nero & the Hi-Tops (Sept. 5)\nBallet\, Polynesian dance\, Irish dance\, and Bollywood performances\nBob Baker Marionette Theater\nOC Face Paint ( every weekend)\nArts & crafts hosted by Chuck Jones Center for Creativity (Weeks 1 & 2)\nOrange County Aerial Arts performances\nThe Rollettes\, The All-American Boys Chorus\, and more\nClosing ceremonies featuring the Hi- Tops and Angelica Nero (Sept. 27)\n\nAll Festival events are free and open to the public. Events are subject to change without notice\, and craft ac tivities are while supplies last. \n————— \nBefore You Go: Visit festivalofchildren.org for the full schedule\, updates\, and details. Thi s event is organized by Festival of Children Foundation. Kidsguide is an i ndependent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California. \nLooking for more family fun? Explore more family-fr iendly events on our blog\, browse our calendar\, check out limited-time e xhibits and experiences\, or subscribe to our newsletter for weekly update s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182836Z LOCATION:South Coast Plaza\, 3333 Bristol Street\, Costa Mesa\, 92626 URL:https://kidsguidemagazine.com/event/festival-of-children-at-south-coas t-plaza-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=los-angeles -ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Kidsguide X-SOURCE-URL:https://kidsguidemagazine.com/event/la-carnival-on-the-shaw-l iberation-plaza-los-angeles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ArtistWorks- Free Word Class Music Training Online DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260915T061144Z UID:10039511-1789689600-1789775999@www.free2funla.com CATEGORIES:education,free,music DESCRIPTION:FREE ONLINE MUSIC CLASSES- free with your library card\nArtist Works provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and ba nd instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musician s. \nArtistWorks is dedicated to providing anyone\, anywhere in the world with affordable\, interactive access to some of the greatest music teacher s in the world. \nAnd thanks to your local library\, \nWorld-Class Music Instruction is Now FREE! \nOur mission is to “Teach the World Music.” ArtistWorks’ patented Video Exchange® Learning Platform connects master teachers with enthusiastic players in a unique social online learning env ironment in which each interaction becomes a learning experience for all. Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive music education destination available online. \n  \n \n  \nAccess free music lessons with your libra ry card! Try ArtistWorks for world-class music instruction from master mus icians! From introductory to advanced lessons\, you can learn: \n\nGuitar\ nPiano\nPercussion\nHarmonica\nSinging\nBanjo\nUkulele\nFlute\nand more\n\ n \n \n \n  \n\nDiscover ArtistWorks in the Libby app\, under Extras! \n \n\nLIBBY APP- Provided FREE by LA libraries\n\nEBOOKS & AUDIO BOOKS\, MA GAZINES & MOVIES FREE\nLibby is an innovative mobile app from OverDrive  designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Borrow and read ebooks and audiobooks from your local public library for FREE! \n\n\n\nBrowse\, search\, and discover.\nT here are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks\, hand-selected by your librar y\, available for reading. Explore the collection through catalog guides\, subjects\, featured titles\, and curated lists. It’s a delight to disco ver new books through Libby. \nFind and borrow a title with just a few tap s. You can use Libby in place of\, or in addition to\, the traditional  OverDrive app. Libby is available for Android\, iOS and Windows de vices. \n  \nGetting Started\n\n \nDon’t have a library card?\nGet an  e-card to get access instantly. \nStep 1 – Download the Libby app fro m your device’s app store.  Or\, use it in your web browser at libbyap p.com \n    \n  \nStep 2 – Open Libby and find the Los Angeles Publ ic Library. \n  \nStep 3 – Browse the library’s collection and borro w a title. When prompted\, sign in with a valid library card and PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number). \nStep 4 – Enjoy! Borrowed titles appe ar on your Shelf. \n\n\n\n\n\nIs Libby free?\nYes\, Libby is completely f ree. It’s free to install\, and there are no subscription costs\, no in- app purchases\, and no late fees. All you need a valid library card from y our library. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get a library card?\nSome libraries let yo u get a library card directly inside Libby\, using your phone number.\nLib raries have varying requirements for library cards. Your best bet is to co ntact your local library directly (or visit their website) to see what you need to do. \n\n\n\n\nDoes Libby work with my library?\nLibby works with public libraries that use OverDrive. Over 90% of public libraries in North America have OverDrive\, and Libby can be found in 78 countries worldwide . Try searching for your library on overdrive.com \n\n\n\n\nWhat books ca n I find in Libby?\nFrom the classics to NYT bestsellers\, your library ch ooses which digital titles they’d like to provide in Libby. This means t hey can tailor their content directly to your community’s needs. Libby i s only for digital titles. It doesn’t include any physical materials fro m your library. \n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.lapl.org/artist-works\n \n  \nFind more LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T061144Z LOCATION:Los Angeles Public Libraries Online\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United S tates URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/artistworks/2026-09-18/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=los-angeles-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:free2funLA X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/alexs-bar-noche-tropical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pasadena Greek Festival | Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church\, Pa sadena DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260917T002652Z UID:10020044280-1789689600-1789948799@kidsguidemagazine.com CATEGORIES:festival,free DESCRIPTION:September 18–20\, 2026 \nCelebrate Greek culture over three festive days with authentic food\, traditional music\, and dance performan ces for all ages. \nCatch live dance performances throughout the weekend\, join a Greek dance lesson\, watch a cooking demo with Gus Constantellis\, and try your hand at Greek mixology. Tour the church\, get your name writ ten in Greek with the Greekify Your Name! activity\, and browse all the bo oths. \nA dedicated Kidzone is available for younger kids\, and a raffle w inner will be announced on Sunday at 8pm. \nHighlights include: \n\nAuthen tic Greek food and drinks\nGreek dance performances and dance lessons\nCoo king demos with Gus Constantellis\nGreek mixology\nGreekify Your Name! act ivity\nGuided church tours\nKidzone for children\nGreek wine tasting (paid \, ticketed\, 21+)\nWeekend raffle\n\nFree admission for kids (ages 11 and under). Alcoholic beverages\, including beer\, wine\, and spirits\, are a vailable for those 21+ with valid ID. Parking is free at Gate 3\, Santa An ita Park off Colorado Pl in Arcadia\, with shuttles provided to the festiv al. \n————— \nBefore You Go: Visit Pasadena Greek Festival‘s w ebsite for tickets\, full schedule\, and details. This event is organized by Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church. Kidsguide is an independent commun ity resource helping families discover fun events across Southern Californ ia. \nLooking for more family fun? Explore more family-friendly events on our blog\, browse our calendar\, check out limited-time exhibits and exper iences\, or subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002652Z LOCATION:Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church\, 778 S Rosemead Blvd\, Pasad ena\, CA\, 91107 URL:https://kidsguidemagazine.com/event/pasadena-greek-festival/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=los-angeles-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Kidsguide X-SOURCE-URL:https://kidsguidemagazine.com/event/la-carnival-on-the-shaw-l iberation-plaza-los-angeles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE ADMISSION at Academy Museum DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T181306Z UID:10049825-1789725600-1789754400@www.free2funla.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 17 – Academy Museum\nCalling all young m ovie buffs and passionate film enthusiasts! Step into the world of cinemat ic magic at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles\, where e xploration is not just encouraged—it’s FREE! \n \nFor children under 1 7\, the doors swing wide open to a world of movie marvels\, inviting young minds to embark on an exciting journey through the history and artistry o f filmmaking without any entry fee. It’s an opportunity to ignite curios ity\, inspire creativity\, and pave the way for future storytellers. \nBut that’s not all! Museum Members\, Academy Members\, and California EBT C ardholders\, your ticket to discovery comes at no cost. Whether you’re a film aficionado\, a dedicated member of the Academy\, or someone holding a California EBT card\, your admission is on us! \n \nAt the Academy Museu m\, accessibility is our mantra. We believe that everyone\, regardless of financial circumstances\, should have access to the wonders of cinema. So\ , come one\, come all\, and immerse yourself in our captivating exhibition s\, engaging programs\, and the rich legacy of the silver screen. \nJoin u s in celebrating the art\, history\, and sheer magic of movies at the Acad emy Museum. It’s not just a museum\; it’s an invitation to explore\, l earn\, and be inspired by the captivating world of motion pictures—all w ithout spending a dime. Don’t miss your chance to experience the wonder —come and be part of the cinematic adventure today! \n \nMuseum Admissio n––Purchase Now\n\nAdults $25\nSeniors (age 62+) $19\nStudents (age 18+ with ID) $15\nThe Museum is FREE for Children (age 17-)\, Museum Me mbers\, Academy Members\, and CA EBT cardholders.\n\nFilm Screening Admis sion—Purchase Now\nusing our full calendar to select screenings or brows e the museum’s robust slate of programming. \n\nAdults $10\nSeniors (ag e 62+) $7\nStudents (18+ with ID)\, Children (17–)\, and matinee price  $5\nFurther discounts offered for Museum Members.\n\nGroup Visit Admissi on––Reserve Now\n\nVisits of 10 people or more are eligible for specia l group rates\, which are only offered with an advance reservation.\n\nLoc ation and Parking\n\n\nLocation: 6067 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90 036 \nParking: See the parking page or below for details on valet\, sel f-park\, accessible\, and electric vehicle options. Parking structure hour s are subject to change. \nValet Drop-Off \n\nRoddenberry Lane\, entrance on Fairfax Ave.\n10am–last event of the day\nValet closes 30 min. after whichever runs latest: museum hours\, Fanny’s hours\, or a special progr am/event.\n$17 with museum or Fanny’s validation ($21 without validation )\n\nLACMA’s Pritzker Parking Garage \n\n6000 W 6th St.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90036\, entrance on 6th St.\n5am–10pm\n$20 ($12 after 8pm entry)\nAcc essible spots on P2\, adjacent to elevators\nEV charging stations on P1\n\ nPetersen Automotive Museum Garage \n\n744 Fairfax Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90036\, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.\n6am–11pm\n$21 (first 15 mi n. free)\nAccessible spots on P1 only\; no garage elevator\nEV charging st ations on P1\n\n\n\n\nHOURS\nMonday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm\nTuesday: CLOSED \nWednesday – Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\nFor additional informatio n\, visit the website @ \nacademymuseum.org/en/\n \n  \nFind more LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T181306Z LOCATION:Academy Museum\, 6067 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/free-admission-academy-museum-3/2026- 09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=los-angeles-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:free2funLA X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/alexs-bar-noche-tropical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OCCE Guilt-free Book Club Gatherings (Race Talk by Derald Wing Sue ) DTSTART:20260918T190000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T012228Z UID:0-1823@hmc.edu CATEGORIES:free,literary DESCRIPTION:The Office of Civic & Community Engagement (OCCE) will be host ing a guilt-free book club for fall 2026.\n\nWe will be reading Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence: Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Di alogues on Race by Derald Wing Sue.\n\nWe will be meeting from Noon to 1pm . Please bring your lunch and join us.\n\nAbout half of our gatherings wil l be in the Green Room and the other half in Shan 3421. Meeting dates are below:\nFri.\, September 18 (Shan 3421)\nFri.\, October 2 (Shan 3421)\nFri .\, October 16 (Green Room)\nFri.\, October 30 (Green Room)\nFri.\, Novemb er 13 (Shan 3421)\nFri.\, November 20 (Green Room)\nFri.\, December 4 (Gre en Room) LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T012228Z LOCATION:Shanahan Center\, 320 E. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\ , United States URL:https://www.hmc.edu/calendar/events/occe-guilt-free-book-club-gatherin gs-race-talk-by-derald-wing-sue/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_campaign=los-angeles-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Concert Series X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hmc.edu/calendar/events/concert-series-the-los-an geles-clarinet-choir-clarinet-fiesta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles DTSTART:20260918T190000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T001154Z UID:10049200-1789732800-1789750800@www.free2funla.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY – Downtown Los Angeles\nVISIT ICA LA TOD AY! The Institute of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles (ICA LA) is an epicent er of artistic experimentation and incubator of new ideas. ICA LA is commi tted to making contemporary art relevant and accessible for all. \nOpen We dnesday – Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm\nADMISSION IS FREE!\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn ing & Engagement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt ICA LA\, we seek new ways to br ing art into the life of our community\, schools\, families\, and public a nd private institutions through our Learning & Engagement programs. We vie w our city as an ever-changing and dynamic landscape with the museum as a responsive tool\, adaptable to its environment\, poised to foresee communi ty needs\, and capable of meeting those needs at the highest level. Learn more about our programs and special projects below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic P rograms\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic programs at the Institute of Conte mporary Art\, Los Angeles support our mission in sparking the pleasure the discovery and challenging the way we see and experience the world\, ourse lves\, and each other. We are dedicated to the exploration\, scholarship\, appreciation\, and deeper understanding of the exhibitions and ideas on v iew at the ICA LA\, and providing greater access to artists living and wor king in our community. \nOur public programs introduce new ways of seeing an exhibition and support through contemporary art and take diverse forms —talks\, workshops\, screenings\, and live performances—and are free a nd open to all. \nYou can also watch and listen to past lectures\, discuss ions\, and performances in the archive of public programs below. \n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Upcoming Public Programs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecia l Projects\nSpecial Projects at ICA LA is a series of initiatives that fos ter collaborative relationships with artists\, community members and group s\, and local small businesses. \nView Special Projects\n  \nDigital Proj ects\nDigital Projects at ICA LA explores Virtual Reality\, 360° video\, and Augmented Reality to offer additional visitor experience options\; dev elop projects with artists\, and present new forms of engagement and learn ing for the community. \nView Digital Projects \n\n \n1717 E 7th St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90021 \n \nFounded in 1984 as the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) and reestablished in 2017 with a new identity and home in Downtown Los Angeles\, ICA LA builds upon a distinguished history of bold curatori al vision and innovative programming to illuminate the important untold st ories and emerging voices in contemporary art and culture. The museum’s 12\,700 square-foot renovated industrial building—designed by wHY Archit ecture under the leadership of Kulapat Yantrasast—features ample space f or exhibitions\, public programs\, retail pop-ups\, integrated offices\, a nd special projects. \nICA LA’s mission is to support art that sparks th e pleasure of discovery and challenges the way we see and experience the w orld\, ourselves\, and each other. ICA LA is committed to upending hierarc hies of race\, class\, gender\, and culture. Through exhibitions\, educati on programs\, and community partnerships\, ICA LA fosters critique of the familiar and empathy with the different. \n \nHours\nMonday – Tuesday: C losed\nWednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm \n\nFor additional informa tion\, visit the website @ \nwww.theicala.org/en\n \n  \nFind more LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T001154Z LOCATION:Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles\, 1717 E 7th St\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/institute-of-contemporary-art-los-ang eles-2-4/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=l os-angeles-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:free2funLA X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/alexs-bar-noche-tropical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Claremont Gallery DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T002136Z UID:10019437-1789754400-1789765200@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Claremont Gallery Market at the Packing House\nEvery Friday | 6:00pm – 9:00pm\nClaremont Packing House Atrium\n532 W. First St\, Clare mont\, CA\nFREE Admission \nNew Contemporary Art\, Makers\, and Craftsmen every week! LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T002136Z LOCATION:Packing House – Atrium 532 W. First St\, Claremont CA 91711 URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-gallery-45/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=los-angeles-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Salsa Friday at El Floridita Cuban Restaurant DTSTART:20260919T030000Z DTEND:20260919T080000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T063331Z UID:10192167-1789761600-1789779600@golatindance.com CATEGORIES:dance,free DESCRIPTION:EL FLORIDITA presents “Hot Salsa Nights” every Friday Nigh t with Guest Salsa Bands from the hottest Latin talent available in Los An geles! \nCome and enjoy a night of authentic Cuban flavors\, great food\, great drinks\, great Latin music\, and Hot Salsa dancing! \nAge Limit: 21 and Over\nLive Music: The Best Salsa Bands in Los Angeles!\nCover Charge : $15 at the door\; no cover with Dinner Reservation LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T063331Z LOCATION:El Floridita Cuban Restaurant\, 1253 N Vine St\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90038\, United States URL:https://golatindance.com/event/salsa-friday-at-el-floridita-cuban-rest aurant/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=los -angeles-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:GO Latin Dance X-SOURCE-URL:https://golatindance.com/events/category/los-angeles END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR