Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution

Date

June 18

Time

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost

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FREE to all on Thursdays
Reservations are recommended for exhibitions and programs

Council District

City Council District 11

Event Series Dates

May 20  - February 28

  • Closed the following dates :  June 19,  July 3,  July 4,  September 12
Event Schedule

June 2026

  • Friday 19th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 20th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 21st 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 23rd 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 24th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 25th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 26th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 27th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 28th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 30th 12:00 PM

July 2026

  • Wednesday 1st 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 2nd 12:00 PM
  • Friday 3rd 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 4th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 5th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 9th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 10th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 11th 12:00 PM

During the twentieth century, American comic books evolved from modest beginnings into one of the most influential forms of popular entertainment. This exhibit examines how this art form became a revolutionary cultural medium that helped shape a national identity.

Upcoming Events

June 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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$0.00 - $7.00

Hollyhock House Tours

Experience the interior of Hollyhock House at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Docents are on hand to provide information and answer questions.

June 18 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm -
The Ford,

2580 Cahuenga Blvd East
Los Angeles, CA 90068
United States

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THE FORD 2026 SUMMER SEASON

The historic Ford Theatre presents a summer season of music, dance, theatre, film, and family events in its 1,200- seat outdoor amphitheater. Picnicking is encouraged! Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.

June 18 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm -
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GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE X CAMP

A family destination featuring an immersive Gabby’s Dollhouse experience, hands-on fun at the Slime Bar, and a Craft Studio where visitors can design plush pillows, paint ceramics, and more. The store also offers curated toys, books, and gifts for the whole family.

June 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Free

HEAVY METAL

This group exhibition examines sculpture and large-scale abstraction through a contemporary lens, revisiting the legacy of formalism while confronting themes such as colonial histories, memory, and the natural environment. Artists employ diverse materials and approaches to reconsider monumentality and spatial relationships.

June 18 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm -
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FÚTBOL IS LIFE: ANIMATED SPORTRAITS BY LYNDON J. BARROIS, SR.

Celebrating the arrival of the World Cup, Fútbol Is Life presents works by animator and visual‑effects artist Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr. His multi-media miniature Sportraits capture iconic moments in women’s and men’s soccer with the artist’s inventive approach to storytelling and animation.