Thursday 4
Nighttime at San Diego Zoo
Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo (2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego) is an experience that offers visitors the opportunity to explore the park at night. With live music, entertainment and moments with nocturnal fauna. Every day until August 9. Tickets from $68. Zoo.sandiegozoo.org reports.
Marilyn Monroe at the Academy Museum
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon is an exhibition at the Academy Museum of Movement Photos (6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) that celebrates one hundred years since the birth of Norma Jeane Mortenson, the actress’s valid name. The exhibition examines the many facets of the artist and how she created and shaped her public image in the context of the classic Hollywood studio system. Ends February 28. Tickets from $15; freed from price under 17 years old. academymuseum.org reports.
Saturday 6
Storm Harbor opens at Six Flags
Storm Habor, the water park at Six Flags Magic Mountain (26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia) began its summer season after a million-dollar renovation that transformed the trendy park. Featuring new landscaping, expanded shaded seating areas and more cabins. Open until September 7. Tickets from $49. sixflags.com/magicmountain reports.
Pride pageant at The Wallis
The Wallis Annenberg Heart for the Performing Arts (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills) will host Pleasure Family Fest, an outdoor family event that is part of Pride Month and celebrating the contributions of LGBTQIA+ communities. Featuring live music, dance, storytelling, puppet theater, drag performances and more. Saturday June 6 from 11 am to 2 pm. Free admission. thewallis.org reports.
Pleasure in Bloom at the NHM
The Natural History Museum (900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles) will host Pleasure in Bloom, a family-friendly event that will transform the museum into fun, glamor and natural science. The program includes a musical plod, an art station, a treasure hunt and more. Saturday June 6 from 12 to 5 pm. Tickets from $7. nhm.org reports.
Mariachi USA at the Hollywood Bowl
The ragged competition Mariachi USA, held every year at the Hollywood Bowl (2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles), turns 37, and celebrates it with the participation of mariachis and singers from different parts of the country. Saturday June 6 at 6 pm. Tickets from $27. hollywoodbowl.com reports.
Looney Tunes Land and DC Universe at Six Flags
Looney Tunes Land, at Six Flags Magic Mountain (26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia), features four themed areas inspired by the Looney Tunes universe, where guests can explore the worlds of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Taz, Road Runner and more. Also this weekend is the Heroes and Villains Fest, where the world of Gotham City features DC superheroes and supervillains. This competition is for a limited time. Tickets from $55. sixflags.com reports.
Current American in the Japanese museum
In Actual American, photographer, National Geographic explorer and director of this film, Haruka Sakaguchi, undertakes a pilgrimage to the concentration camp where her father was imprisoned during World War II. It will be screened at the Japanese American National Museum (100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles). Saturday June 6 at 2 pm. Tickets $5. janm.org reports.
Film about Ofelia and Rosanna Esparza at the Getty
The short film, Ofelia and Rosanna Esparza: Made to Remember, is part of the latest installment of the Getty Heart’s Artist Dialogues series (1200 Getty Heart Dr., Los Angeles). The film is about the offerings created by Ofelia and Rosanna Esparza, whose multigenerational practice interweaves memory, customs, and community. Both will participate in a talk at the end. Saturday at 3 pm. Free admission. Information getty.edu.
Sunday 7
Ska tour in 1720
The Chilango Ska USA Tour will arrive at club 1720 (1720 E. 16th St., Los Angeles) with the participation of the bands Los Estrambticos, Out Of Adjust Army and Salón Victoria; They will have Sinkronia, Raskahuele and Gabriela Penka as guests. Sunday June 7 at 7 pm. Tickets from $35. Infomes 1720.la.
Napoleon in the Greek
The Mexican singer José María Napoleón is touring several places in the United States, including the Greek Theater (2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles) with his Hasta Siempre tour. Farewell tour. Sunday June 7 at 8 pm. Tickets from $forty eight. ticketmaster.com reports.
