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Train Your Dog, See Sirius the Dog Star and Listen to Ethereal A Cappella Voices
Here's a week of dogs, stars, drawings and more!
Where are you going to take the kids? We've got a selection of fun family events for you to check out including musical events, artistic events and a look at billions of billions of galaxies with billions of billions of stars.
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Where/When: , 308 Charles E Young Dr W, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (Courtyard); 6:00pm, March 3, 2011
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Why Go: The 14 members of UCLA's premiere all-female a cappella group are celebrating their 11th year as a group by performing their winter show.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: 741 S Gretna Green Way, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 9:00 am–2:30 pm, Weekly on Sundays
Why Go: Avoid long lines and enjoy the outdoors while you and your family shop for fresh and local organic produce, ready made foods, handmade products and other items that benefit small businesses and non-profits alike.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 3:30pm–5:30pm, Monthly, every first and third Sunday
Why Go: Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art. An artist will provide some guidance. All experience levels welcome and all you need to bring is drawing pads and pencils.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Barrington Recreation Center, 333 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 9:30am–10:30am Weekly on Saturdays
Why Go: Finally answer the age old question of whether you and your kids can teach an old dog new tricks while you get positive reinforcement dog and puppy training from Vicky Arnold (Certified Professional Dog Trainer—KA).
Pricing: Fee applies
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Where/When: , 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (John Drescher Planetarium, 2nd floor, Drescher Hall); 8:00pm, Friday, March 4, 2011
Why Go: Space is cool, but stars like Betelgeuse and Sirius and nebulae like Orion and Rosette are cooler. Get to see them, and if the weather permits, have the chance to step outside and use a visible green laser beam to locate the Winter Hexagon in the real sky. Bring along a sweater or jacket!
Pricing: Admission is $5 ($4 for seniors age 60+ and children age 12 and under).
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