Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square | 532 S. Olive St., Los Angeles | Nov. 12–Jan. 3 | holidayicerinkdowntownla.com
The 7,200-square-foot outdoor rink offers skating and entertainment, with special programs including Tuesdays After Dark, DJ Spotlight Nights and Classical Sundays. This year’s beneficiary is the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks. Tickets: $22 general admission including skate rental; locker rental $5; skate helpers $6.
Camerata Pacifica: ‘The Innocence of Life’ World Premiere
Zipper Hall | 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles | Nov. 12 | cameratapacifica.org
Camerata Pacifica performs a program featuring the world premiere of Niloufar Nourbakhsh’s ‘The Innocence of Life’ for mixed octet, alongside works by Michael Daugherty, Sarah Gibson, Missy Mazzoli and Mozart’s Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, K. 452. The 20-minute work for clarinet, oboe, horn, violin, viola, cello, percussion and piano is the first of two highly anticipated Camerata Pacifica-commissioned world premieres presented during the 2026-27 season. Tickets: $85.
Las Migas
Bram Goldsmith Theater | 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills | Nov. 12 | thewallis.org
The two-time Latin GRAMMY-winning all-female flamenco quartet Las Migas performs for one night only at 7:30 p.m. The Barcelona-based group blends traditional flamenco with Latin American music, jazz, classical influences and global folk, drawing on their 2025 album ‘Flamencas.’ Tickets start at $40.70.
NightTales
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles | Nov. 12–Jan. 10, 2027 | nhm.org
NightTales is an illuminated indoor-outdoor museum experience after dark, featuring glowing nature-inspired installations, cinematic projections, and encounters throughout the museum halls and gardens. Tickets: $30 for adults and $25 for children. L.A. County college students save $10 on opening weekend, Nov. 12–15.
Downtown LA Architecture Tour
Downtown LA | Nov. 12 | priceless.com
Discover downtown LA’s architecture on a guided design tour with content creator and LA insider Drew Tillman. Beginning in the historic core, explore landmarks such as the Cal Edison Building, The Biltmore, and the Bradbury Building. Tickets: $95.
‘Hello Again’
UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art | 3333 Ave. of the Arts, Costa Mesa | Nov. 13–April 11 | langson.uci.edu
“Hello Again” considers the many ways California artists have bypassed literal documentation to treat their physical environments as mirrors for spiritual, internal, and social realities. The exhibition unfolds thematically rather than chronologically, with every gallery pairing historical and contemporary works. Admission: free.
Alpine Zoo Wild Lights
Big Bear Alpine Zoo | 42801 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake | Nov. 13–Jan. 3, 2027 | bigbear.com
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo stays open after dark for Wild Lights, featuring over 2 million lights and a 100-foot illuminated pine. The experience includes fire pits and s’mores, hot cocoa and holiday cocktails, a Rudolph storybook play area, and a winter market of local artisans. General admission: $20.
‘Faust’
Sierra Madre Playhouse | 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre | Nov. 13 | sierramadreplayhouse.org
Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a one-night screening of F.W. Murnau’s 1926 silent fantasy horror film “Faust” with live piano accompaniment by Larry Garf. Writer Rich Procter introduces the film and leads a post-screening discussion about Murnau’s artistry and the legacy of Expressionist cinema. Tickets: $20.
‘Making History: Manet’s ‘Execution of Maximilian’ from the National Gallery, London’
Norton Simon Museum | 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena | Nov. 13–March 1, 2027 | nortonsimon.org
The Norton Simon Museum presents an exhibition centered on Édouard Manet’s painting “The Execution of Maximilian” (c. 1867–68), on loan from the National Gallery, London. The work depicts the 1867 execution of Austrian archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, and the show includes archival materials from the Getty Research Institute documenting the French occupation of Mexico and the circulation of images of Maximilian and his associates after their deaths. General admission is $20 for adults and $15 for seniors. Members, students with I.D., and patrons age 18 and under are admitted free of charge. The first Friday of the month from 4 to 7 p.m. is free to all.
‘Urinetown: The Musical’
Revolution Stage Company | 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs | Nov. 13–29 | revolutionstagecompany.com
Revolution Stage Company presents the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Urinetown,’ a satirical show set in a dystopian future where a drought leads the government to ban private toilets. Tickets start at $38.
Canto de Todes: A Performance and Conversation with Dorian Wood
Getty Center | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles | Nov. 14 | getty.edu
The Getty Research Institute’s Latin American and Latinx Art Initiative (LALAI) has organized an indoor music performance weaving together chamber classical, folk, torch song, and experimental music. Tickets are free, but required for event entrance.
‘America at 250’
Ramo Auditorium | 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena | Nov. 14–15 | pva.caltech.edu
The Caltech Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Glenn D. Price, performs Charles Ives’s “The Unanswered Question,” Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” and Samuel Barber’s “Violin Concerto” with soloist Maia Jasper White. The concert is moderated by Dr. Sara Ballance. Admission: Free.
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Old Town Pasadena | Pasadena | Nov. 14 | pasadenasymphony-pops.org
The Pasadena Symphony performs Beethoven’s “Seventh Symphony” and Elgar’s “Cello Concerto,” featuring Principal Cellist Michael Kaufman. Two performances are available at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $55.
Catalina Island Half Marathon & 10K
Summer Avenue Start/Finish Line | Avalon, Catalina Island | Nov. 14 | catalinaislandhalfmarathon.com
The annual Catalina Island Half Marathon & 10K takes runners through Catalina Island, recently named a National Geographic Best of the World 2027 destination. The event features three distances, including the Half Marathon, 10K and Kids Fun Run, with a cupless course run in partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy. Kids Fun Run: $27.50. 10K: $93.10. Half Marathon: $178.25.
Day of the Dead Arts Fest
San Bernardino County Museum | 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands | Nov. 14 | museum.sbcounty.gov
San Bernardino County Museum hosts its first Day of the Dead Arts Fest from 4 to 8 p.m., in partnership with Arts Connection and the Inland Empire Latino Arts Association. The event features regional artists, live performances, artisan and food vendors, a community altar, paper floral crafts and a collaborative art project. Guests will receive 50 percent off general museum admission during the event. Regular admission rates are $12 for adults, $9 for military and seniors, $9 for students, and $5 for children ages 6–12. Children 5 and under are free.
‘From VERDI to VERISMO’
First Presbyterian Church | 1220 2nd St., Santa Monica | Nov. 14–15 | verdichorus.org
The Verdi Chorus opens its 43rd season with its Fall 2026 Concert, led by Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum. The program features operatic sequences from Verdi’s “Otello,” “Giovanna d’Arco” and “Il Corsaro,” along with selections from Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” and Puccini’s “Le Villi,” “Tosca” and “La Bohème.” Priority seating is available for $50, general admission is $40, seniors are $30, and students aged 25 and under with a valid ID are $10.
National Theatre Live Screening: ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Bram Goldsmith Theater | 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills | Nov. 14 | thewallis.org
The Wallis and National Theatre in America present a screening of the National Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s comedy, directed by Max Webster. Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke, as Lady Bracknell, is joined by Ncuti Gatwa as Algernon in this reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. The screening takes place for one night only. Tickets start at $27.50.
Riverside Color Clash
Hunter Hobby Park | 1401 Iowa Ave., Riverside | Nov. 14 | riversideca.events
Secret Walls X Local Vibes presents Riverside Color Clash, featuring live art battles, local artists, workshops, food vendors, a DJ and a color powder battle. Register early to secure your spot in the color powder battle. Admission: free.
Riverside Veterans Parade & Expo
Downtown Riverside | Market and 10th Street, Main Street, Riverside | Nov. 14 | riversideca.events
The free, family-friendly event will feature marching bands, equestrian units, color guards, military and community marching units, military vehicles, classic cars, floats, and local Veterans representing generations of service. This year’s parade is themed ‘The Music of Active Duty.’ Attendees can enjoy the Veterans Parade Expo, featuring community booths, food, music, and activities.
Yappy Hour at 33 Taps West Hollywood
33 Taps West Hollywood | 8941 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles | Nov. 14 | eatdrink33.com
Dog lovers and their pets are invited to a Yappy Hour from 12 to 3 p.m., co-hosted by pup-fluencer Ford (@ford_explores) and his basset hounds in partnership with pet care brand Cleo&Hooman. The afternoon benefits The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, with specialty cocktails, a puptail bar and a 33 Taps dog menu. Proceeds from the dog menu are donated to local animal shelters and charities. Admission: Free.
Tem Ren Faire
CRC Ranch | 43101 Anza Road, Temecula | Nov. 14–15 | temrenfaire.square.site
Huzzah! The Tem Ren Faire returns with jousts, quests, merchants and more. Admission: free.
Salsa & Bachata Night at Rodeo 72
Rodeo 72 | 7012 Walnut Grove Drive, Whittier | Nov. 14 | cielo.dance
You don’t need a partner. Just show up at 6:30 p.m. with your dancing shoes on for a free beginner-friendly salsa lesson. Then enjoy social dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
CicLAvia Pasadena
Memorial Park Hub | 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena | Nov. 15 | ciclavia.org
Colorado Hub | 1778 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
The City of Pasadena, in partnership with the nonprofit CicLAvia, will convert a 2.7-mile route through Old Pasadena, Playhouse Village and South Lake Avenue into car-free open streets for walking, biking and rolling from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two activity hubs at Memorial Park and at Colorado Boulevard and Allen Avenue will offer free family-friendly activities, restrooms, water refill stations, basic bike repair and pedicab rides. It marks CicLAvia’s first Pasadena event in 11 years, coinciding with Colorado Boulevard’s 150th anniversary and the Route 66 centennial. Admission: free.
Oaxacan Recipes and Remembrance with Bricia Lopez
Getty Center, Museum Lecture Hall and Restaurant | Los Angeles | Nov. 15 | getty.edu
Chef and author Bricia Lopez, a partner at Guelaguetza restaurant, hosts a talk exploring the connections between food, memory, and history in Oaxaca. The 5:30 p.m. talk is followed by a 6:30-8:30 p.m. tasting of Oaxacan cuisine and regional mezcals. The event is for guests 21 and over and has limited capacity. Tickets: $135.
Molcajete Celebrando Nuestra Cultura
Mariachi Plaza | 1831 1st St., Los Angeles | Nov. 15 | instagram.com/molcajetedominguero
Shop from amazing vendors and crafters, listen to live music, enjoy art and folklorico dancers, and support local Boyle Heights businesses. Admission: free.
‘Sea and Stone’
Malibu City Gallery at City Hall | 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu | Nov. 16–Dec. 23 | malibuartscommission.org
The exhibition celebrates Nancy Wise’s five-decade artistic journey across photography, ceramics, watercolor, drawing and oil painting, including her distinctive Neo-Pointillist technique. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no tickets or RSVPs required. Admission: free.
‘Mozart: Mass in C-Minor’
First United Methodist Church Pasadena | 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena | Nov. 18 | pasadenachorale.org
Pasadena Chorale opens the season with “Mozart: Mass in C-Minor,” a performance of one of the composer’s most profound and exhilarating sacred masterworks. Admission: free.
Naghash Ensemble of Armenia: ‘Songs of Exile’
Bram Goldsmith Theater, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills | Nov. 18 | thewallis.org
The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia, celebrating its 15th year, performs “Songs of Exile” for one night only. Composer and pianist John Hodian sets the poetry of 15th-century Armenian mystic poet Mkrtich Naghash to music, blending Armenian folk song, contemporary classical, post-minimalism, rock and jazz. The ensemble features three vocalists and instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol and piano. Tickets start at $75.90.
ONGOING
‘Speaking in Tongues’
The Los Angeles Theatre Center | 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles | Through Nov. 15 | latinotheaterco.org
The world premiere of “Speaking in Tongues” by Luis Alfaro continues the MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” recipient’s funny, poignant exploration of life in the small, predominantly Mexican-American agricultural towns of California’s San Joaquin Valley. The setting is a Pentecostal church on the edge of a cornfield in Earlimart, a California town off Highway 99 in Tulare County. Hermana Romie, Hermana Cubby, Hermano Mando and Hermano Tico share chisme, food, and their devotion to the Apostolic faith. Hermana Romie’s husband was the pastor of their church — until he disappeared eight weeks ago. As immigration raids threaten the community and their daughter prepares to leave for a secular life in Los Angeles, Hermana Romie claims her own authority, uniting religious devotion with activism and leading the congregation toward collective resilience. Tickets are $10 for all Thursday performances; $48 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances; and $24 for students, seniors, veterans and LAUSD teachers with valid ID.
‘Party Trick’
The Hudson Backstage Theatre | 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles | Through Nov. 15 | eventbrite.com
The Hudson Theatre presents the world premiere of “Party Trick,” a dark comedy written and directed by Tianna Loverde, set in a bedroom the morning after a party. Tickets: $33.85.
‘The Laugh Track’
International City Theatre | 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach | Through Nov. 22 | ictlongbeach.org
The play takes audiences behind the scenes of the classic American sitcom I Love Lucy, which aired on CBS from 1951 to 1957. Inspired by the real-life experiences of Madelyn Pugh, one of Hollywood’s first female television writers (often referred to at the time as the “girl writer”), the play shines a light on the inner workings of America’s beloved sitcom and the woman who punched up the jokes, helping to open doors for women in the writers’ room. Tickets are $56 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and $59 at Sunday matinees.
‘Radio Galaxy’
Lovelace Studio Theater | 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills | Through Nov. 22 | thewallis.org
“Radio Galaxy” follows Tino, a brilliant 17-year-old from a working-class New Jersey town who dreams of becoming an astronomer. When he discovers he has a half-sister in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant, Tino is pulled into a world he never knew existed — and suddenly offered a future that feels as vast and uncertain as the universe he studies. Tickets start at $42.90.
‘Bobby Robotowitz’
One eastside, one westside secret venues | Through Nov. 23 | iamatheatre.com
“Bobby Robotowitz” unpacks questions around identity and AI and what it means to be a writer in today’s digital world. Dina Katzman is struggling. As a novelist, as a mother, as a wife, and as a person. Then she starts talking to an AI chatbot named Bobby: a confidant who always listens, never judges, and somehow seems to understand her better than most people in her life. What could go wrong? General admission: $65.
Harvest Festival
Various locations | Through Nov. 24 | parks.lacounty.gov
LA County Parks presents a festival celebrating the season’s harvest, cultural traditions and sustainable practices. Space is limited and activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis across various locations.
‘The Difficulty Adjustment’
Beverly Hills Playhouse | 254 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills | Through Nov. 29 | bhplayhouse.com
The Beverly Hills Playhouse presents ‘The Difficulty Adjustment’ by Allen Barton, who also directs. The production concerns two financial crises, and how two men across 20 years respond to them. Performances run Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. General admission: $42.
‘at the very bottom of a body of water’
Boston Court Pasadena | 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena | Through Nov. 29 | bostoncourtpasadena.org
“at the very bottom of a body of water” is a poetic, intimate, magical play about grief, ritual, and the unexpected paths back to connection. Every week, Marina returns to the same fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup — a quiet, methodical act masking devastating grief. But when her usual fishmonger suddenly vanishes, her fragile routine shatters, and Marina is forced to confront the wreckage of her carefully constructed world as something unexpected breaks through: the stirrings of romance and a tidal wave of magic. Tickets range from $15 to $82, including fees.
‘Passing Strange’
Pasadena Playhouse | 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena | Through Nov. 29 | pasadenaplayhouse.org
Celebrating 20 years since its world premiere, “Passing Strange” – the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation based on the life of singer-songwriter STEW – finally makes its long-awaited LA premiere. A young artist is searching for the real thing, but he can’t seem to find it at home in South Central LA. He sets out on a cross-continental journey of self-discovery full of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll in search of a life that’s bigger, louder, and entirely his own. Tickets start at $53.
‘Hold Each Other’s Hands: Trans Mutual Aid 1966 – 1996’
OXY ARTS | 4757 York Blvd., Los Angeles | Through Dec. 5 | oxyarts.oxy.edu
“Hold Each Other’s Hands” chronicles a history of mutual aid led by transgender and gender expansive people. This exhibition explores how people with various relationships to gender nonconformity have worked together to develop inventive mutualistic models to create communities. With archival installations, contemporary artworks, featured speakers, and community programming, “Hold Each Other’s Hands” holds space for expansive thinking and public dialog around collectivity, co-existence, and care.
‘Confederates’
The Fountain Theatre | 5060 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles | Through Dec. 13 | fountaintheatre.com
Nedra Ryan Taylor stars as Sara, an enslaved woman who becomes a Union spy during the Civil War, opposite Sarah Scott Davis as Sandra, a tenured political science professor at a prestigious university in the year 2026. Their lives might be separated by more than 150 years, but the forces they navigate around race, gender, power and institutional betrayal prove disturbingly similar. Friday, Nov. 13, is “Black Out Affinity Night,” an opportunity for an audience self-identifying as Black to experience the performance together. A day-long Black Wellness Summit featuring Black wellness leaders and organizations will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14. Ticket prices range from $5–$75.
‘Romeo and Juliet: Time Enough for Love’
Atwater Village Theatre | 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles | Through Dec. 19 | openfist.org
Open Fist Theatre Company presents a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic, conceived and directed by Christian Lebano, in which Romeo and Juliet fall in love at 75 instead of 14. Set in Verona Village, a South Florida retirement community, the production keeps Shakespeare’s original language intact and stars Alan Blumenfeld and Katherine James. Tickets: $26–$45.
‘Letter from David’
Santa Monica Playhouse | 1211 4th St., Santa Monica | Through Dec. 20 | santamonicaplayhouse.com
Who says working with David Bowie is impossible? Not teenage magician Albie Selznick, whose steadfast determination propels him on a comedic journey amidst LA’s ever-changing cultural zeitgeist. With a little ingenuity, a lot of moxie, and a ton of help from his infamous performance troupe The Mums, Selznick shares how he mimed, juggled, and tightrope walked his way through the theatre, club and rock scenes to reach his hero. Tickets: $25.
‘Nacho Ate Spiderman’
Ruskin Group Theatre | 2800 Airport Ave., Santa Monica | Through Dec. 20 | ruskingrouptheatre.com
The play follows a neighborly dispute in a progressive beach community after an award-winning rabbit goes missing and a rescue dog becomes the prime suspect. What begins as a neighborly conversation about pets, boundaries and one suspiciously large hole quickly spirals into accusations, shifting alliances, whiskey, cashew cheese, and the uncomfortable realization that being a good neighbor is a lot easier when nobody is testing the fence. Tickets: $45, with discounts for students and seniors.
‘Instante/revelación: Moments in Mexican Photography’
Getty Center | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles | Through Jan. 3 | getty.edu
“Instante/revelación: Moments in Mexican Photography” brings together a selection of works by 13 influential photographers, tracing Mexican photography from the late 1920s to the mid-2010s. This bilingual exhibition offers a nuanced portrait of Mexico’s visual culture. Spanish-language guided tours will also be offered monthly throughout the exhibition.
Winter Frolic
Kidspace Children’s Museum | 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena | Through Jan. 10 | kidspacemuseum.org
Winter wishes come true as frolickers twirl, glide, and penguin-slide across a no-ice Sock Skating Rink. Take a trike ride through a giant gingerbread house, or give the life-size, no-melt Snow Family a festive makeover with costumes and imaginative dress-up play. Families can discover a flurry of hands-on activities, imaginative play, and special seasonal celebrations throughout the museum. Winter Frolic is included with general museum admission ($17) and free for members. Sock Skating tickets are $6 per person.
‘The Farce Awakens: Feydeau x 2’
Odyssey Theatre | 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | Through Jan. 17 | odysseytheatre.com
“The Farce Awakens: Feydeau x 2” is an evening of two one-act comedies by the master French farceur Georges Feydeau, directed by Cirque du Soleil clown Daniel Passer. With “Going to Pot” and “Stark Naked,” Feydeau plunges his characters into a dizzying, surreal whirlwind of complications. The two one-acts are part of the famous French vaudevillian’s “marriage” collection, written late in his career as his comedy grew increasingly anarchic. Domestic disagreements explode into madness and mayhem, as people pushed to their limits behave in increasingly outrageous, and hilarious, ways. Ticket prices range from $20 to $38.
‘JAPAN CRAFT | Art for Living – Hyakkō’
Japan House LA | 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles | Through Jan. 24 | japanhousela.com
Japan has a long and rich craft heritage, embodied in practices such as pottery, urushi (Japanese lacquer), and metalworking that span millennia. The new exhibition shifts the focus from craft as historical tradition to craft as an evolving practice embedded in contemporary everyday life. Admission: free.
‘Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon’
Academy Museum | 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles | Through Feb. 28 | academymuseum.org
“Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon” will celebrate Marilyn Monroe as a visionary actor and image-maker, examining the many facets of how she created and shaped her public image in the context of the classical Hollywood studio system. The pink satin gown will be on view in the exhibition, located on Level 3 in the Rolex Gallery. General admission tickets for the museum’s exhibitions are $25 for adults, $19 for seniors (age 62+), and $15 for students.
‘Jenny Yurshansky: What We Carry’
Skirball Cultural Center | 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | Through Feb. 28 | skirball.org
“What We Carry” is an exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Jenny Yurshansky whose artwork explores how the experiences of immigration and displacement impact people, both personally and collectively. Through community storytelling—the practice of sharing stories to preserve culture and foster connection—Yurshansky considers how we remember family history and how those memories shape our sense of home and belonging. The artist, whose work is deeply informed by her family’s experience as Soviet Jewish refugees, examines the narratives that are carried in our everyday objects and in our bodies—they hold our stories even when one generation has tried to keep them hidden from the next. General admission: $20.
‘Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo’
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles | Through March 21 | academymuseum.org
The Academy Museum presents Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo, celebrating the artistry of Studio Ghibli and the hand-drawn animation behind the 2008 film. The exhibition features over 100 original materials from Studio Ghibli, including art boards, posters, an animation desk, and hand drawings by Hayao Miyazaki, many on display in North America for the first time. Curated by Jessica Niebel with assistant curator Emily Rauber Rodriguez. The museum is open six days a week, closed on Tuesdays. Tickets $15–$25; film screenings $5–$10.
‘Competing Cosmologies: Interpreting the Sky’
Wende Museum | 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City | Through Oct. 17, 2027 | wendemuseum.org
The Wende Museum presents Competing Cosmologies: Interpreting the Sky, an exhibition examining how artists around the world have been and continue to be inspired by outer space during and after the Cold War. The exhibition brings together an international mix of more than 170 artworks, historical artifacts, films, and archival materials to examine how advances in astronomy and space exploration were interpreted through diverse cultural, political, and social perspectives. Admission is free for all exhibitions and public programs.