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Perô (or the Mysteries of the Night)

Perô is a beautiful adaptation of the children’s book by French writer Michel Tournier. Perô, a baker in the tiny Italian village Fanghetto, closes his shop and stops making bread. Why? Because he has a broken heart. His beloved neighbor Colombina, who he’s been in love with since childhood, ran off with the housepainter Palentino. Will she return to the shy Perô or stay with the flashy painter?
This award-winning production uses puppets, actors, singers and live musicians to tell this charming story.

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Fairytales Unscripted

MAINSTREET THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: Fairytales Unscripted

Completely improvised plays in the style of classic fairytales, Directed by Dan O’Connor and Jo McGinley.
The Lewis Family Playhouse is teaming up with critically acclaimed improvisational theatre company Impro Theatre for a unique take on the world of Fairy Tales. Join in the fun as these master storytellers mix their wit, artistry, and skill with MainStreet’s design sense — and our audience’s imaginations! Each performance will include two completely improvised stories that no one has ever seen, and no one will ever see again! (For ages 6+)

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Big Fish

An extraordinary new musical based on the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton!

Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman, lives life to the fullest…and then some! His incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth.

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NHMLAC – Gardens and Grubs

Take part in the Los Angeles under your feet!

Learn about the drought-tolerant and native plant species in our gardens that help support a diversity of insects; then, explore what makes insects so important to L.A. Learn about the resources to help plant your own gardens and do hands-on activities that dig deeper. This program includes “Free” Museum admission.

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La Brea Tar Pits- Hancock History

Homeschool Day!

You know that a bubbling, seeping asphalt field in the middle of a major city has to have a unique story. On this day, you’ll explore the history of Hancock Park and the Tar Pits, learn all about oil’s role in the development of L.A., see the tools early excavators once used, and discover how this place has changed from rancho to commercial oil field to ongoing paleontological excavation site.

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Disney’s YES! Energy & Waves Physics Lab 101

Discover light and sound as forms of energy and how to use them in practical application. See first-hand how these elements are a vital part of creating world class attractions and how Disney uses these physical properties to entertain and amaze guests from all over the world.

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