Department of Cultural Affairs
Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.
The San Fernando Valley Master Chorale takes a musical journey to the most outer reaches of the imagination by way of vocal acoustics. Let your mind and heart wander as the music takes you from day to night, from earth to sky, to heaven and beyond, and back again. Come an hour early for a talk-back with the conductors to explore some of the greatest poetry ever written to prepare for the musical settings that take the poetry to even…
Presentation of South Indian classical dances, also called Temple Dances. The program will begin with an introduction to Indian art, a display of Indian dance props (like jewelry, etc.), and a presentation of Temple dances of South India. Bharatanatyam (pronounced bha-ra-tha-naat-yum) is the 2000-year art form that boasts of highly stylized dance movements, facial expressions, intrinsic rhythms, and mesmerizing stories based on Hindu epics, highlighting human emotions of love, emotion, and justice.
Please join us for a series of free Armenian dance workshops with the internationally recognized dance instructor Tom Bozigian. Limit to 100 people—first come, first served. No dance experience or a partner is required.
Join Chef Phoebe Chow as she discusses the applied science of breadmaking and demonstrates how to make a pineapple bun with a crunchy crust. Samples will be provided. This class is for ages 5–12.
This Japanese garden features a light hill-scape, pond, cascading 25-foot waterfall, and a formal teahouse designed by Kinzuchi Fujii. The garden is considered by many to be a masterwork, and it demonstrates the adaptability of Japanese culture in modern America. Register in advance at the website. Fridays and Saturdays 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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