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X-WR-CALNAME:Los Angeles · free · today · 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:JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T001115Z UID:10053321-1789642800-1789664400@www.free2funla.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:FREE EVERY THIRD THURSDAY- Little Tokyo\nJapanese American Nat ional Museum is the first gallery in the United States dedicated to sharin g the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry as an integral part of U.S. story. Through its comprehensive collection of objects\, images and d ocuments\, as well as multi-faceted exhibitions\, educational programs\, d ocumentaries and publications. The Japanese American Museum is admission f ree every Thursday from 5–8 p.m. \nAlso on the third Thursday of every m onth\, the Japanese American Museum is FREE ALL DAY!\n \nAmericans of Japa nese Ancestry\nThe Japanese American Museum was established in Los Angeles to preserve the rich heritage Asian culture. The gallery is dedicated to preserving the history and culture. It is located in the Little Tokyo area near downtown Los Angeles\, California. \n\n\n\nWe believe in the importa nce of remembering our history\, to better guard against the prejudice tha t threatens liberty and equality in a democratic society. We strive as a w orld-class institution to provide a voice and forum that enables all peopl e to explore their own heritage and culture. \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nFree admission all day to see Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hir oshima\, Nagasaki\, and the Atomic Bomb\; Fighting for Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We\, the People”?\; and Common Ground: The Heart of Community. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn conjunction with the exhibition Under a Mushroo m Cloud: Hiroshima\, Nagasaki\, and the Atomic Bomb\n\n\n\n\nFREE Common G round Audio Guides\nJANM offers iPod Touch audio guides to complement its core exhibition\, Common Ground: The Heart of Community. The guides are available in English\, Japanese\, Korean\, Mandarin\, and Spanish. Visitor s may borrow an iPod Touch with the guides free of charge while viewing th e exhibition. The guides may also be downloaded free from the Apple App S tore. \nJANM’s audio guides are made possible by a generous grant from t he Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. \n\n\n\nHours\nMuseum hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday \, Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.\; last entry is at 4 p.m. \nThursday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.\; last entry is at 7 p.m. \n  \nThursdays are FREE admi ssion from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. \nlast entry 7:30 p.m. \nEvery third Thursday of the month is FREE admission all day \nlast entry 7:30 p.m \n\n\n\n  \n Advance tickets are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor addit ional information\, visit the website @ \njanm.org\n \n  \nFind more LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T001115Z LOCATION:Japanese American National Museum\, 100 N Central Ave\, Los Angel es\, CA\, 90012\, United States URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/janm/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&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:🌽 LA River Farmers' Market (Free) DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T004341Z UID:3g4bjpvoid16vgvafbni8avumb_R20260903T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:free,market DESCRIPTION:Event: La River Farmer's MarketEvent Date: Every Thursday Ev ent Time: 3-7:30pmLocation: Los Angeles State Historic Park\, 1245 N Sprin g StMeetup Spot: South entrance of the park by Chinatown Metro stopContac t Person: Kat Nuñez WilliamsDescription: Join us at the weekly LA River Farmers' Market! The market is located at the south entrance of the park\ , near the intersection of Spring St. and College St. in Chinatown\, DTLA.  “The LA River Farmers’ Market is a wonderful way for people to exper ience the park and local flavors of the community\, and also enjoy our ong oing events and activities that explore the rich natural and cultural heri tage of the land”— Stephanie Campbell of California State ParksEstabli shed on May 26\, 2022\, The LA River Farmers’ Market is a gathering plac e for our diverse community to engage in healthy eating\, sustainable livi ng\, and cultural heritage. LA River Farmers’ Market currently has over 25 vendors including 7 CA small farms such as Sunrise Organic\, Vang Farmi ng Ventures\, Garcia-Ruelas farms\, and Rick’s Produce\, bringing high q uality produce and poultry for the community to enjoy. At the market\, yo u can use your CalFresh EBT card and WIC checks. Additionally\, we offer Market Match which doubles CalFresh up to $25 per day. Stop by the informa tion booth to receive your extra dollars to spend at the market!Customers can also bring their food scraps from home for LA Compost to convert into high-quality compost at a community composting site. The local composting site for our market is just on the other side of the park\, at Metabolic S tudio. Metabolic Studio is at the market every week to facilitate free eco logy-related art activities\, including wild clay ceramics\, seed bomb mak ing\, seed sorting\, rock painting\, and more.Located at the South entranc e to the park\, near the intersection of Spring St. and College St. in Chi natown\, DTLA. The market is accessible by foot\, bicycle\, train\, bus\, and car. It is directly adjacent to LA Metro’s Chinatown “A” Line St ation (formerly the Gold Line) and there is plenty of free parking at LA S tate Historic Park. More information: LA River Farmer's Market LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T004341Z LOCATION:LA Rivers Farmers' Market\, 1245 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, CA 9 0012\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:(PUBLIC) LASHP Community Programming & Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://lastatehistoricpark.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BOOKS AND COOKIES at Santa Monica Pier DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T001124Z UID:10044248-1789659000-1789662600@www.free2funla.com CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:EVERY 3rd THURSDAY – Santa Monica Pier\nSing\, Dance\, and C onnect Around Books at Santa Monica Pier! Calling all bookworms and little adventurers! Books and Cookies invite you to a vibrant musical storytime experience at the iconic Santa Monica Pier Carousel. Get ready to read\, s ing\, dance\, play\, and connect with other families in a fun and enrichin g environment. \n \nWhat to Expect:\n\nEngaging story time: Dive into cap tivating tales with enthusiastic readings that bring characters to life.\n Singing and dancing: Move your body and groove to lively tunes\, fosteri ng a love for music and expression.\nMusical instrument exploration: Spar k musical discovery by letting your child explore exciting instruments lik e drums\, shakers\, and tambourines.\nParachute play: Build teamwork an d coordination while enjoying the joyful experience of playing with a gian t parachute.\nCommunity connection: Make new friends\, connect with othe r families\, and celebrate the joy of literacy together.\n\n \nBonus perk s:\n\nFree event: Enjoy all this exciting fun without breaking the bank!\ nConvenient location: The charming Santa Monica Pier offers stunning view s and easy access.\nBubble fun: Arrive early and enjoy some pre-event bub ble play to get the giggles started.\nCommunity building: Stay after and c onnect with other families over a shared love of books and music.\n\n \nSa nta Monica Pier Local’s Night:\nMake this experience even more special b y attending on the 3rd Thursday of the month\, when Books and Cookies join the Santa Monica Pier Local’s Night. Enjoy extended story times at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM\, immersing yourself in the vibrant pier atmosphere. \nWhy you shouldn’t miss this:\n\nFoster a love of reading and learning in a fun and interactive way.\nCreate lasting memories with your child through shared experiences.\nConnect with other families and build a supportive co mmunity.\nEnjoy the unique setting of the Santa Monica Pier.\n\nReady to j oin the fun? Gather your little ones and head to the Santa Monica Pier Car ousel on the next 3rd Thursday of the month for a Musical Story Time with Books and Cookies. Don’t miss out on this magical opportunity to celebra te the power of books\, music\, and community! \n\nFor additional informat ion\, visit the website @ \nbooksandcookiesla.com/copy-of-read-sing\n \n  \nFind more LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T001124Z LOCATION:Santa Monica Pier\, Santa Monica Pier\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401 \, United States URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/books-and-cookies-at-santa-monica-pie r/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=los-ange les-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:free2funLA X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/alexs-bar-noche-tropical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Visions of Simone Machard 2.0 DTSTART:20260918T020000Z DTEND:20260918T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T061758Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53173437084068 CATEGORIES:free,theater DESCRIPTION:A New Adaptation of the Lion Feuchtwanger and Bertolt Brecht P lay by Oliver Mayer \nThis event will also be livestreamed on Zoom.\n\nADM ISSION: \nAdmission is free and open to everyone. Reservations required. R SVP beginning Monday\, August 3\, at 10 a.m. \n\nRSVP\n\nDESCRIPTION: \nEx perience an engaging staged reading of Oliver Mayer’s new adaptation of The Visions of Simone Machard\, a classic play co-written by Lion Feuchtw anger and Bertolt Brecht in 1942 exploring themes of oppression and resist ance. \n\nMore about The Visions of Simone Machard: \nThe original play f eatured a teenage girl working at a gas station and oil field during the G erman invasion of France in 1940. In dream sequences\, she identifies with Joan of Arc and sees herself leading the Resistance. Mayer’s adaptation is set in a dystopian Los Angeles shaped by oil production and constant s urveillance. Performed by USC School of Dramatic Arts students and faculty with design and staging by Evidence Room founding artistic director Bart DeLorenzo\, this thought-provoking presentation evokes both our powerlessn ess in the midst of political upheaval and the urge to resist against all odds. \n\nPost-Performance Conversation: \nFollowing the reading\, Oliver Mayer\, Bart DeLorenzo\, USC Dornsife professors Manuel Pastor and Béatri ce Mousli\, and student performers will discuss the creative process behin d the adaptation and themes of resistance\, community\, and social change. \n\nBios: \nOliver Mayer is a playwright\, poet\, librettist\, and profes sor of dramatic writing at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. The author of more than 30 plays\, his works include Blade to the Heat\, Members Only\, Ghost Waltz\, The Dragon Tree\, and Yerma in the Desert. He has also writt en libretti for several operas and musicals\, including 3 Paderewskis\, wh ich premiered at the Kennedy Center. A regular contributor to Zócalo Publ ic Square\, Mayer is also the author of the poetry collection Body Languag es. His work has received numerous honors\, including The American Prize f or new opera. \n\nBart DeLorenzo is the founding artistic director of Evi dence Room theater\, where he has directed numerous local and world premi eres. Recent productions include The False Servant\, Passion Play\, Annapu rna\, Ivanov\, Margo Veil\, and The Receptionist. He is a graduate of Yale University and the American Repertory Theater’s Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard and a faculty member at CalArts. DeLorenzo’s work has earned widespread recognition\, including four Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards\, six LA Weekly Awards\, three Backstage Garland Aw ards\, and the Alan Schneider Director Award. \n\nManuel Pastor is a Disti nguished Professor of Sociology and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. He currently directs the Equity Researc h Institute at USC. He holds an economics Ph.D. from the University of Mas sachusetts\, Amherst\, and is the inaugural holder of the Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change at USC. Pastor’s research has genera lly focused on issues of the economic\, environmental\, and social conditi ons facing low-income urban communities—and the social movements seeking to change those realities. \n\nBéatrice Mousli received her doctorate fr om the University of Paris-IV Sorbonne in 1993 and is currently a professo r in French at USC Dornsife. Her work has three main focuses: French and F rancophone 20th and 21st century literatures\, French colonial history\, a nd literary institutions and networks in France and in the United States a nd transatlantic literary exchanges. \n\nPresented by USC Visions and Voic es. Organized by Taylor Dwyer (Feuchtwanger Memorial Library\, USC Librari es)\, William Dotson (USC Libraries)\, and Oliver Mayer (USC School of Dra matic Arts. Co-sponsored by the USC Libraries and USC School of Dramatic A rts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T061758Z LOCATION:USC Brain and Creativity Institute's Joyce J. Cammilleri Hall (BC I) URL:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/the-visions-of-simone-machard?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=los-angeles-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/kiyo-gutierrez-bocas-indomable suntamable-mouths-mfa-solo-thesis-exhibtion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kamasi Washington: Beyond Category – A Special Conversation and Q&A DTSTART:20260918T020000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002338Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53816513533008 CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:The USC Thornton School of Music's Beyond Category programming continues with acclaimed saxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader Kamasi W ashington\, who will take part in a wide-ranging conversation and Q&A with USC Thornton Dean Jason King about music\, imagination\, community\, and the creative possibilities that emerge when artists move beyond the bounda ries of category.\n\nFew contemporary artists embody that spirit as fully as Washington. One of the most singular and influential musicians to emerg e from Los Angeles in the 21st century\, he has developed an expansive mus ical language that moves freely across jazz\, soul\, hip-hop\, classical m usic\, and the spiritual and experimental traditions of Black music. From his landmark album The Epic to Fearless Movement\, Washington has continua lly challenged conventional ideas about genre and expanded the possibiliti es of what jazz can be and whom it can reach.\n\nThe conversation will exp lore the experiences and ideas that have shaped his musical language\, his relationship to Los Angeles and its creative communities\, the role of co llaboration in his artistic practice\, and what it means to follow one’s imagination in a culture that continually asks artists to define themselv es by category.\n\n \n\nABOUT KAMASI WASHINGTON\n\nKamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Ang eles. His four bodies of work to date — The Epic\; Harmony of Difference \, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial\; Heaven an d Earth\; and Fearless Movement — are among the most acclaimed of this c entury. As Told to G/D Thyself\, his short film companion to Heaven and Ea rth\, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim. In 2020\, Washington scored the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming\, earnin g Emmy and Grammy nominations for his work. That same year\, he co-founded the supergroup Dinner Party with longtime friends and collaborators Terra ce Martin\, Robert Glasper and 9th Wonder\; their EP Dinner Party (Dessert ) was later nominated for a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album. Washing ton has toured the world over and shared stages and collaborated with Kend rick Lamar\, Florence + the Machine\, Herbie Hancock and many more. At the 2026 Grammy Awards\, Washington won multiple awards for his production an d songwriting work on Kendrick Lamar's album GNX.\n\n--\nAdmission is free and open to the public with an RSVP. All Thornton Signature Series Events have a standby line for fully booked events. Seating is first-come\, firs t-served. Please arrive early to claim your ticket and allow enough time f or parking\, locating the venue\, and checking in. If you arrive less than five minutes before the start time\, you will forfeit your spot to the wa itlist/standby line. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002338Z LOCATION:Newman Recital Hall (AHF 151) URL:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/usc-thornton-kamasi-washington-20260917 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=los-angeles-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Event Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/kiyo-gutierrez-bocas-indomable suntamable-mouths-mfa-solo-thesis-exhibtion END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR