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SoCal Community Events Calendar

From cultural festivals to exhibition openings, Southern California has something for everyone. Here are some of the best events around.

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Date

Liu Xiaodong: Host

Lisson Gallery (Los Angeles)
Free

Liu portrays industrial and suburban Detroit through the lens of his artistic subject and his historical and loyal band of brothers.

Critter Investigation: Clever Cottontails

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve (Newport Beach)
Free

Bring your little ones (ages 2 to 5) to learn more about cottontail rabbits!

Thies Consort

Los Angeles Harbor College (Los Angeles)
Free

A new concert by South Bay Chamber Music Society.

2026 Open Space Celebration

Quail Hill Trailhead (Irvine)
Free with RSVP

Join the City of Irvine and the Irvine Ranch Conservancy for an open space celebration.

Caterpillar Adoption & Earth Day Festival

The Children's Museum at La Habra (La Habra)
$20-$25

This is your chance to adopt a Painted Lady caterpillar and become a "Butterfly Parent."

10th Annual Student Visual Arts Exhibition Opening Celebration

The Autry Museum of the American West (Los Angeles)
Free - $20

Participate in art-making experiences, family activities, scavenger hunts, and more.

2nd Annual Urban Renewable Energy Summit

Hollywood Park (Retail Promenade) (Inglewood)
Free

Bringing energy efficiency opportunities, programs and resources to South L.A.

Parenting OC’s Summer Opportunities Jamboree

The District at Tustin Legacy (Tustin)
Free

Discover the best summer opportunities for kids and families at this free, family-friendly event.

Climate Arts Fest

West LA College (Culver City )
Free

​​Welcome to the 4th Annual Climate Palooza and the very first Climate Arts Fest!

Earth Day Celebration

The Shops at Rossmoor (Seal Beach)
Free

Celebrate Earth Day with waves of fun during a free, family-friendly event.

Nicole R. Fleetwood and LeRonn P. Brooks

California African American Museum (Los Angeles)
Free

In conversation @ Art + Practice.

The Happy Chappy Tappy Show

Memorial Hall (Chapman Auditorium) (Orange)
$10-$15

A culturally diverse celebration of rhythmic dance, featuring the students of Chapman University and guest performances.

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