In The Heights
June 22 - July 25. Pantages Theatre. 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles.  Travel with us on an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community – a place where the coffee is light and sweet,the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.  Experience the next chapter of the classic American story with the most joyous, exciting and award-winning new musical on Broadway.  Find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home...In The Heights.  For 25% off tickets, click here to view our COUPONS ONLINE! Or call the number below.  Don’t forget to mention code ITH25J when ordering.  800-982-ARTS (2787). broadwayla.org.
Wheelchair Accessible.

Ecosystems
Open daily. 10am – 5pm. California Science Center, Exposition Park. 39th Street and Figueroa Street, Los Angeles.  Bring the whole family and come explore the newest permanent exhibition wing at the California Science Center: Ecosystems.  This unprecedented blend of live plants and animals features hands-on science exhibits in 11 immersive environments.  From walking through a living kelp forest to experimenting on a polar ice wall, explorers (you!) are invited to investigate some of the Earth’s most fascinating ecosystems.  Highlights include an kelp tank populated with more than 1,500 live fish, kelp and other marine life; a desert flash flood; and a special gallery dedicated to the urban ecology of Los Angeles.  If you’ve ever wondered how the living world and physical world are  interconnected, this is your chance.  213-744-2019. 323-SCIENCE. californiasciencecenter.org.
Wheelchair Accessible.

First Fridays
June 4. 5:30 – 10pm. Natural History Museum. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles.  Wanna have a drink with dinosaurs?  No, seriously.  Each evening during First Fridays, the museum stays open late, features live music, exciting scientific discussion, and custom curatorial tours.  Gaps are bridged between contemporary science, culture, and the individual experience; young and adult audiences commingle; and you can literally have a cocktail with a T. Rex.  This month’s tour is A Brief Look at Our Solar System, the discussion is Now Introducing: The Massive Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy, and featured performers include Peanut Butter Wolf, Them Jeans, Classix, and our personal favorite, neo-psychedelic Neon Indian.  213-763-DINO. nhm.org.
Wheelchair Accessible.

LA Dodgers
June 1 – 9, 11 – 13 and 25 – 27. Dodger Stadium. 1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles.  You’re in LA now – and this is Dodgertown USA.  So why not check out a game with the 2009 Western Division Champions?  Located in the heart of Chavez Ravine, Dodger Stadium has been the crown jewel of LA since 1962 and has been named one of the best baseball fields by Major Leaguers.  Don’t forget to grab yourself one of their famous foot-long Dodger Dogs, a must-have for the true Dodger experience (and for the vegetarians out there, concessions even offer veggie dogs on select levels!).  dodgers.com.
Wheelchair Accessible.

Downtown Art Walk
June 10 (2nd Thursday of every month). 12 – 9pm. Gallery Row. 5th Street and Main Street, Downtown Los Angeles.  If you’re ready to feel the cultural explosion of Downtown Los Angeles (that’s DTLA to those in-the-know), then the monthly Art Walk is not to be missed.  This is LA at its best.  The participating galleries offer up viewings of some of the latest and craziest art in the area, live music, drinks, and admission is totally free.  Each art gallery has its own operating hours, but most Art Walkers arrive after 6pm, and the streets are crowded till 10ish.  Then the party moves into neighborhood restaurants, bars, and private spaces.  Grab all the info you need online (including a map of the galleries).  downtownartwalk.org.
Wheelchair Accessible.

Mumford & Sons
June 4. The Music Box, Henry Fonda Theater.  We contemplated traveling across country, then swimming across the Atlantic, to check out London, England’s Mumford & Sons.  Fortunately, they came to us just in the nick of time.  So join us over in Hollywood for an evening of dreamy, British folk rock.  6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. henryfondatheater.com.
Wheelchair Accessible.

All information subject to change.  Please contact each individual event for up-to-date schedules, prices and more information.