FEBRUARY

 

VALENTINE’S DAY ENCHANTED LUNCHTIME THEATRE

Enjoy a delightful Valentine’s Day-themed Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Enchanted Lunchtime Fairytale Theatre Event on February 9, 2010 from 11:30 to 1 pm. There will be Story-telling, craft-making, enactment of a fairytale, theatre games, sing-a-longs, and a “picnic” lunch for all. Admission: $15 (kids 3 to 6). Parents are Free. 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica. 310.394.9779 ext 2., http://santamonicaplayhouse.com/.

 

 

FAERIES AND CAMELLIAS

Follow the Forest Faeries on a special tour through the Camellia Forest, February 20, 2010 with tours departing at 9:30 am, 10:15 am and 11 am at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada. Admission: Free, but space is limited. 818.949.7980, www.descansogardens.org/site/

 

FUTA TORO

Watch a celebration of color, sound, movement and spirit with Futa Toro! Allow yourself to be transported to a far away West African village in this vibrant, handclapping event. Learn more about the West African culture on Saturday, February 20, 2010 by World City at the Music Center, 135 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Admission: Free. 213.972.7211, http://musiccenter.org/.

 

AFRICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its eighth annual African Heritage Festival, February 20 and 21, 2010 from 9 am to 5 pm. The event will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic food, and more. Admission is $23.95 for adults and $11.95 for children (ages 3-11. 562.590.3100, http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/.

 

ART CENTER FOR KIDS

Sign up for an educational and hands on course in art at the Art Center for Kids, 1700 Lida St., Pasadena. The new term begins Sunday, February 21, 2010 and offers students, grades 4-8, conceptually based art and design classes that promote innovation, critical thinking, and visual literacy in classes ranging from advertising, photography and architecture. 626.396.2319, http://artcenter.edu/.