Art Los Angeles Contemporary
When: Jan. 19-22
Where:The Barker Hangar, Santa Monica
What: This third installation of Art Los Angeles Contemporary, is the West Coast's international contemporary art fair. Its 40,000 square foot venue will house 70 top international blue chip and emerging galleries from all over the world with an emphasis on LA art spaces.
The House That Sam Built
When: Jan. 30
Where: Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino
What: Part of the Pacific Standard Time initiative, The House That Sam Built: Sam Maloof and Art in the Pomona Valley, 1945-1985 showcases the work of the aforementioned Southern California native woodworker who became a nationally recognized leader of the American studio furniture movement.
Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival
When:Through January
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art and other local venues
What: This free event screens over 150 documentary, short, animated and live action films from all over the world for young children to teens.
Los Angeles Arts Month
When:Throughout January
Where:Various venues, from Santa Monica to South Bay
What: Join LA County officials and cultural arts leaders in celebrating Los Angeles Arts Month. Events will take place at venues all over town and cover different arts genres from hip hop jam sessions to free film screenings.
LA Lakers Basketball Games
When: Through April, 2012
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: Our basketball golden boys, the Lakers play their home games at Staples.
LA Clippers Basketball Games
When: Through April, 2012
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: The LA Clippers share home game space with the Lakers as their home games take place at Staples.
LA Kings Hockey Games
When: Through April, 2012
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: Warm up to these cool as ice players as they kick off hockey season in Los Angeles
