Explore Grand Ave Arts Free Event on November 3
For the fourth year in a row, Grand Ave Arts invites you to explore more than 10 participating cultural institutions along Grand Avenue in Los Angeles.
Located just steps from FIDM's Downtown Los Angeles campus, all events are free and open to the public, rain or shine. Here's a list of what's going on at the 10 participating cultural institutions:
THE BROAD: 221 S Grand Ave
SCAVENGER HUNT + GALLERY TALKS
All day
Participate in a family scavenger hunt and family-friendly pop-up gallery talks. No advance reservations necessary. Receive a free tote with your purchase from The Shop at The Broad. No advance reservations necessary.
CENTRAL LIBRARY: 630 W 5th St at Grand Ave
LIBRARY TOURS
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Come join a free docent-led art and architecture tour of the beautiful, historical Central Library. Tours meet at The Library Store.
SUGAR SKULL WORKSHOP
2nd floor | 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.
Design your very own sugar skull at this all-ages workshop.
COLBURN SCHOOL: 200 S Grand Ave
INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE
South Plaza | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Conservatory violist Ryan Davis presents an interactive performance.
CONDUCT US
South Plaza Tent | 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Step up to the podium and lead a small chamber orchestra as their maestro. No prior experience necessary—just have fun.
SING-ALONG
Thayer Hall | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Singer and educator Leeav Sofer leads a sing-along.
CONCERT CHOIR OPEN REHEARSAL
Mayman Hall | 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Pop in to hear the Community School’s choir.
GRAND PARK: 200 N Grand Ave
DOWNTOWN DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: ALTARS + ART
All day
Grand Park celebrates the traditions of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, remembering loved ones who have passed. In partnership with Self Help Graphics and Art and LORE Media and Arts, Grand Park presents 50 altars and art installations created by local artists and community groups.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Meet at the info tent at the top of the steps of the Grand Ave entrance of the Park.
TOURS
12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Guided tours of the art installations
ALTAR-MAKING WORKSHOPS
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
With altaristas Ofelia Esparza and Rosanna Ahrens
DANZA AZTECA WORKSHOPS
12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
With Jeniffer Sanchez of Indigital Productions
GRAND PERFORMANCES and LA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA at the Spiral Court: 300 S Grand Ave
MUSIC + CRAFTS + FUN
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra invites its musicians, community partners, and fellows of The Los Angeles Orchestra Fellowship to share Grand Performances’ stage and celebrate community, collaboration, and the power of music to unite.
LA PHIL at WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL: 111 S Grand Ave
MUSIC 101: Lesson with KUSC’s Alan Chapman
BP Hall | 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Enhance your classical music listening and appreciation through a mini-Music 101 lesson with KUSC’s Alan Chapman. These courses are designed for all audiences, from those who know very little about classical music those who are lifelong listeners.
MUSIC WORKSHOPS: With Toyota Symphonies for Youth
12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
The LA Phil education department will host a Scoring Stories percussion workshop designed for kids 5–11 and their families.
Four 30-minute sessions; first-come, first-served
Keck Amphitheater
MUSIC MOBILE™ INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO
Have a hands-on encounter with instruments used in the orchestra! All ages welcome.
The Garden
LA PHIL STORE
All-day sidewalk sale, up to 75% off.
ART INSTALLATION
Ira Gershwin Gallery | All day
WDCH Dreams companion installation
THE MUSIC CENTER: 135 N Grand Ave
THEATRE TOURS
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tour The Music Center’s four theatres: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, and Ahmanson Theatre. Tours of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, and Mark Taper Forum run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tours of Walt Disney Concert Hall run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PERFORMANCES ON THE FAMILY STAGE
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion | 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Bring the entire family for performances from The Music Center on Tour artists A Touch of Classical at 11:15am and North Wind Quintet at 1:15pm.
INSTRUMENT MAKING
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Make your own ‘buzzing plucker’, a combination reed and string instrument, with Dr. Craig Woodson! In this fun interactive workshop, participants will assemble the parts and decorate the instrument. Supplies provided.
MOCA: 250 S Grand Ave
FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY
Enjoy free admission to see MOCA’s permanent collection and group exhibition One Day at a Time: Manny Farber and Termite Art.
MOCA STORE SALE
All day
MOCA Store’s annual sidewalk sale takes over the plaza with great finds at discounted prices, including artist’s t-shirts, posters, books, and more.
WORKSHOP FOR ALL
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
On MOCA’s outdoor Sculpture Plaza, visitors are invited to experiment with arranging flowers, images, and objects to create wearable pieces of art in a free workshop with museum educators.
REDCAT at the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex: 631 W 2nd St
GALLERY TOURS
12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
REDCAT offers tours of The Gallery at REDCAT features an exhibition of work by influential LA artist and filmmaker Morgan Fisher. Walkthroughs available, led by gallery docents.
FAMILY FILMS
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In the theater, view a selection of short and animated films from the REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival.
LA OPERA at the DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION: 135 N Grand Ave
PERFORMANCES
Stern Grand Hall | 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Singers from LA Opera’s prestigious Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program will perform beloved arias and ensembles from favorite operas.
LA OPERA BACKSTAGE TOUR
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Experience all the different art forms that go into the creation of an opera — the grandeur of the music, the spectacular singing, the craftsmanship of the sets, the intricacy of the costumes, and so much more.
SCAVENGER HUNT
All day
Discover more about the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as you follow the clues to surprising finds hidden in plain sight on a scavenger hunt.
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