Department of Cultural Affairs
Opening reception of the immersive exhibition, The Making of Hooray LA! from the City to the Stage.
Peek behind the curtain at the people, animals, and glamour that inform and inspire the most “LA” puppet show ever. With live demos, workshops and Q&As with Angel City Press, Kalli Arte, The Museum of Neon Art and more.
Watts Willowbrook Farmers’ Market, in collaboration with the MLK Outpatient Center, opened in November 2023. The market will serve a diverse customer base and continue to grow in both attendance and reputation as a market that is outstanding in the quality of the fresh food that is offered weekly. Open Weekly on Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Explore this tranquil Japanese-style garden that blends design elements from four classic garden styles. Cross an arched bridge and walk on shaded paths along a koi-filled stream to the teahouse. General – $15, Seniors 65 and over and Students with ID – $11, Children (5 to 12 years) – $5, Descanso members and children under 5 – Free
A mental health awareness conference for young adults, ages 18-30. Featuring: DJ, live music performances, 360-degree photo booth, art healing workshops, poetry & journaling workshops, financial wellness workshops, free continental breakfast and taco bar lunch, speakers, health and wellness resources, housing and career resources, free T-shirt and swag, and much more.
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. Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays
Adjacent to John Waters: Pope of Trash, in the Warner Bros. Gallery, the Academy Museum presents Outside the Mainstream, an installation that pays homage to the work of other radically independent filmmakers—such as Kenneth Anger, Shirley Clarke, Jack Smith, Andy Warhol, Gregg Araki, Todd Haynes, and Rose Troche—who operate beyond the pale of mainstream cinema. The gallery focuses on examples from the American avant-garde, underground film, and New Queer Cinema movements, united by how forward-thinking film journalists including Jonas Mekas…
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