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June 18th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

Free Willy at The Culver Steps, The Getty Art Workshop & Vroman's Storytime

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*These aren’t ALL the events happening this week in and around LA, just the best (IMO). We keep it short and curated—follow on IG + TT for more!

📍 Culver City
Friday 6/21 Two more weeks of Movies at The Steps! This week they’re showing Free Willy starting at sunset. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and bring a blanket to sit on. (8:30pm)

📍 Brentwood
Friday 6/21 The Getty is hosting a drop in program Pop Up Art Workshop: California Cruising! Southern California’s weather makes it perfect for cruising through streets in your car. Artist Vincent Valdez has incorporated some of these elements into his artwork El Chavez Ravine, which was originally a Good Humor ice cream truck. Use a 1964 Chevrolet Impala template to create a piece of art! All ages. (11am - 5pm)

📍 Highland Park
Saturday 6/22 (through 9/1) Bob Baker Marionette is debuting Enchanted Toyshop, that will showcase their first new show in 40 years, Choo Choo Revue! The show will feature the sights and sounds of America through a train window, transforming an ordinary world into extraordinary, and asking what we can learn, how we can contribute, if we listen, if we look… and then… imagine! (times vary)

 📍 Pasadena
Saturday 6/22 Head to Vroman’s Storytime with Cherry Mo author of the children’s book, Home in a Lunchbox. The story is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place. There will be a coloring craft to accompany the story time! (11am)

📍 Frogtown
Sunday 6/23 Food-focused kids and parents will enjoy Meet & Cook with Priya Krishna at Ingredient Studios. NYT food reporter Priya Krishna will host an interactive cooking demo! Guests will follow along and be able to make a recipe inspired from Priya’s Kitchen Adventures. This event is perfect for both adults and kids who love being in the kitchen and are curious about traveling and food! (2:30pm - 3:30pm)

We’ll see you next week!