The Huntington’s Chinese Garden—known as Liu Fang Yuan, the Garden of Flowing Fragrance—is more than what it seems. With its tiled roofs, wooden columns, and inscribed placards, it appears to be a replica of the historical gardens in Suzhou, China, that inspired its design. But underneath those seemingly traditional elements are complex layers of materials and ideas unique to the garden’s setting in contemporary California.
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CRAFTING A GARDEN: INSIDE THE CREATION OF LIU FANG YUAN
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Upcoming Events
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San Fernando High School Youth Performance
The Unusual Suspects’ Youth Theatre Conservatory Program and San Fernando High School students will share a public performance of their original play, “When Can I Listen to Music Again?” on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room! The story follows the friendship of three high school girls as they discover how to connect with each other and their families through their love of music. This free, in-person event will be followed by a moderated discussion with…
Free
1st Thursday San Pedro Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, the artists, entertainers, and business people of San Pedro celebrate the arts with an evening of open galleries, studios, street vendors, and live entertainment in the San Pedro Arts & Culture Entertainment District.
Free
First Thursday ArtWalk
One of the first in the region, the monthly First Thursday ArtWalk happens between Pacific Ave, Harbor Boulevard, 4th and 9th streets. The First Thursday ArtWalk showcases all arts disciplines throughout the arts community. Begun in 1997, by a group of restaurateurs, artists, and urban planners, it was designed to revitalize businesses and the arts by creating a regular attraction to bring the community into downtown San Pedro. Guided ArtWalk Tours will begin in March 2024, for a small fee.
Free
Nature/Nurture
Nature / Nurture is a public, pop-up performance event that intersects a variety of art forms in a natural, outdoor environment that explores how we interact with nature (biology/family history) and nurture (community/surroundings). The event will feature the sound of ambient music collective Academy of Light as they perform a long-form improvisation in response to their natural surroundings while also channeling their own unique expressions. This sonic landscape will be accompanied by a paper-folding performance by multidisciplinary artist Claire June…
$5 – $18
Autry After Hours May Music Nights and Cowboy Cocktails
Join the Autry for happy hour! Enjoy live music on the plaza with legendary Americana fusion band Los Rock Angels and try a drink featured in the new book Cowboy Cocktails by André Darlington. Tickets include: • Admission to the live music performance featuring Los Rock Angels performing two sets with supporting act, Las Chorizeras • Cowboy Trivia and ability to purchase Cowboy Cocktail book—a perfect gift! • Pub games on the plaza • Access to Burnt to a Crisp…