Art and Culture

Be sure to get your timed ticket — it is complimentary — ahead of time.

Break out the ruffs and pantaloons: The Irwindale experience will make merry over several spring weekends.

The spunky Central Coast spot has several springful and gleeful happenings afoot.

A dozen outdoor movie screenings and nine concerts are on the full and festive schedule.

Seriously, you don’t want to give a grizzly bear a bath though.

SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star will be the “Bob Baker Day” guests of honor.

Shop a “Unique World” at Cooper Design Space and meet dozens of artists.

You know all the words; now sip themed cocktails and croon alongside other musical mavens.

The costume-up convention prepares to spin its pop culture-loving web; panels, shopping, and more await.

The Music Center’s popular summer dance nights will enjoy an energetic spring soirée.

“Let’s Fly” is the exhibit’s uplifting call to action; find the inflatable-filled show in the Arts District.

Iconic paintings like Gustave Caillebotte’s “Paris Street, Rainy Day” are on view at the museum.

Adorable antics inspired by a classic three-ringed circus just have a certain summer-y spirit; clowning, acrobatics, and colorful decorations enhance the upbeat feel. And if puppets are at the sweet center of it all? It’s like the sunniest season is in full and festive sparkle. The Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s “The Circus” will cartwheel into the troupe’s quaint Highland...

A Kids Brick Build area and panels featuring Master LEGO Builders are on the colorful calendar.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis pays a visit to LA-based artist Allison Kunath’s studio in Ventura, California. Allison is known for her massive mural on display at LAX in Terminal 4 that brings hope, joy, and inspiration to travelers around the world.

California Live correspondent, Lisa Breckenridge, visits Mayu Silk Art in Huntington Beach for a lesson in the ancient art of water marbling. This unique craft involves painting on water and transferring it to silk scarves. But beyond the colorful scarves, it’s a stroke of kindness for owners Star & Phil Greenwood – who give a portion of their proceeds back...

The one-weekend-only event will give people a chance to roll up their sleeves and make art.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis visits Celtic Irish Dance Academy in Studio City for a lesson in Irish Dancing just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

CA Live’s Amber Pfister heads to Hermosa Beach to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Patrick Molloys and learn how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness!

As a part of a region-wide tradition, more than 30 museums Sunday will offer free admission for SoCal residents to enjoy art, culture, film and natural history.