Rec and Parks celebrates Spring Festival at the Expo Park Rose Garden.

On April 20, Rec and Parks EXPO Center hosted a Spring Festival in the Exposition Park Rose Garden. Families were invited...

Shakespeare by the Sea program returns to the City for 22nd season.

Shakespeare, Cont. LA’s Shakespeare by the Sea theatre troupe, funded partially by Rec and Parks, Cultural Affairs and the City Council, returns for its 22nd season to locations throughout the area, including San Pedro, Venice...

Annual Lotus Festival ready to bloom.

The Lotus Festival, one of the signature cultural celebrations in the City, took place July 14-15 at Echo Park. Dates coincide with the blooming of the lotus flower.

Banning Residence Museum to host 11th annual food/concert fundraiser.

Friends of Banning Museum plans to celebrate the birthday of the “Father of the Los Angeles Port” Phineas Banning with a special evening of Mexican food, music and dancing. The evening is set for 5 – 8 p.m. Aug. 17...

Carolyn James retires from Rec and Parks after 29 years of City service.

A retirement reception was held May 17 for Carolyn James, who retires as Principal Recreation Supervisor II, Rec and Parks. Carolyn retires with 29 years of City service...

Shakespeare’s Finale

Shakespeare by the Sea free program concludes its 22nd season. LA’s Shakespeare by the Sea theatre troupe, funded partially by Rec and Parks, Cultural Affairs and the City Council, concludes its 22nd season in locations...

The City’s own Castle Park mini-golf center keeps family fun affordable.

He deployed into the Battle of the Bulge sweeping for mines, building bridges and fixing countless roads for the advancing Allied troops. Here’s his story...

Lotus Festival pays tribute to Thailand.

The Lotus Festival, one of the signature cultural celebrations in the City, took place July 13-14 in Echo Park.Dates coincided with the blooming of the lotus flower. Admission was free...

Banning Residence Museum to host 11th annual food/concert fundraiser.

Friends of Banning Museum plans to celebrate the birthday of the “Father of the Los Angeles Port” Phineas Banning with a special evening of Mexican food, music and dancing. The evening is set for 5 – 8 p.m. Aug. 17...

Cabrillo Aquarium hosts annual family festival.

Fans can celebrate the bounty of the sea with fun-in-the-sun games at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium's Autumn Sea Fair, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Children of all ages will enjoy ocean-related activities throughout the day, including face-painting, origami lessons and gyotaku...