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Best Things to Do in SoCal and LA This Week: May 4-10, 2026

Michael Bertoia (left) appraises a Märklin Schlitz beer train car, ca. 1906, in St. Louis, MO.
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The Charm & Chaos of SoCal's Botanical Landscape
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2026 Nikkei Children's Book Festival
May 9

2026 Nikkei Children's Book Festival

Japanese American National Museum (Los Angeles)
$10 General, Free for Youth (under 18), JANM Members

The event includes author and illustrator storytimes, meet-and-greets and more.

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From Open Garden Day 2026, people stroll through a garden
May 9

19th Annual Open Garden Day

Open Garden Day (Santa Ana)
$15-25

Experience the inviting neighborhoods of West Floral Park and Jack Fisher Park in North Santa Ana.

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Bollywood Dance Tuesday
May 12

FREE Outdoor Tuesday Night Dance Classes!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts (Costa Mesa)
Free

Enjoy free outdoor dance classes in Orange County this summer.

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Flyer for Anaheim Children's Festival
May 16

Anaheim Children's Festival 2026

Pearson Park (Anaheim)
Free

The Anaheim Children’s Festival offers families and people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy exploring and making art together.

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The Great Wall of Los Angeles

Eduardo Sarabia's "The Passenger" is a maze made out of Mexican petates and references journeys in the desert, from the exodus to immigrant journeys.
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Art in the Desert

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Elemental L.A.

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