SoCal kids & families, Feb. 8-15: ‘Lady and the Tramp,’ ‘Dining with the Sultan’ and more
Encourage your children to learn and grow with our curated list of fun, artsy and engaging events and activities in LA and OC this week
Welcome to another edition of TV or Not TV’s curated guide to fun, artsy, kid-centric and family-friendly events, activities and happenings all around LA and OC this weekend and beyond. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the Los Angeles Times’ Calendar.
Let’s have some fun!
‘Beyond Volume: Music and Deafness’ Presented as part of the ongoing “Symphonies for Youth” series, this multi-sensory concert uses pieces by Beethoven and other composers to highlight different ways of experiencing music and sound; for children ages 5 to 11. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. $24, $28. (323) 850-2000. laphil.com
‘Lady and the Tramp’ And they called it puppy love … A pampered pooch and a streetwise mutt make beautiful music together in Disney’s tune-filled 1955 animated tale. Presented in 35mm. New Beverly Cinema, 7165 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. $10; advance purchase recommended. thenewbev.com
‘Dining with the Sultan at Charles White Elementary School’ The Los Angeles County Museum of Art serves up a kid-sized companion to its current exhibit “Dining with the Sultan: The Fine Art of Feasting” exploring the place of food in Islamic art and culture. Also included: monthly hands-on arts & crafts workshops (RSVP required). Charles White Elementary School, 2401 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 10. Free. lacma.org
‘Grumpy Monkey, The Musical’ Your simian protagonist and his pals seek adventure in this world-premiere, kid-friendly musical comedy based on the children’s book; presented by Pasadena Playhouse. Porticos Art Space 2033 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 3 thru March 3. $32. (626) 356-7529. pasadenaplayhouse.org
‘School of Rock’ The Alex Theatre’s “Sunday Serenades” series of musicals and music-themed movies continues and includes Richard Linklater’s 2003 comedy (rated PG-13 for a little crude language and humor but otherwise family friendly). With Jack Black, Joan Cusack and Sarah Silverman. Features a live performance and post-show sing-along. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. $18. alextheatre.org
Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ The national tour of the Tony-winning musical based on the animated 1994 tale roars into Orange County. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Special matinee, 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 1 thru 25. $39 and up. (714) 556-2787. scfta.org
‘Solar System Encounter’ and ‘Artemis Adventures’ 3 … 2 … 1 … lift off! The universe awaits in these two kid-friendly interactive exhibits focused on astronomy and space exploration. Discovery Cube Orange County, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Open daily. $17-$2; ages 2 and under, free. discoverycube.org
‘Cinderella’ This long-running, kid-friendly take on the classic fairytale returns in a new multimedia-enhanced staging. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. 2 p.m. Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 3 thru April 28. $12.50, $15. (310) 394-9779. santamonicaplayhouse.com
‘Magic Strings’ Bob Baker’s classic family-friendly puppet show gets a multimedia-enhanced makeover that explores the history of the beloved local institution. Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 4949 York Blvd., Highland Park. Various showtimes, Jan. 20 thru April 7. $25; under age 2, free. bobbakermarionettetheater.com
