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Guests will enjoy a delicious dining experience while being entertained with an astonishing display of special effects wizardry, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay and dynamic duels. The entertainment is a classic story of good vs. evil that offers the perfect blend of action, adventure, comedy and romance, along with the opportunity to interact in the adventure. Learn more...

"Haunts of a Dirty Old Man" is a four hour guided bus tour to Charles Bukowski's homes, favorite bars and bookshops, plus locations from the movie "Barfly." Enjoy a cocktail in a historic dive bar frequented by Bukowski, visit the downtown postal sorting facility he writes about in "Post Office," visit Skid Row and discuss the area's history and see the Central Library reading room where Buk discovered his "God," L.A. novelist John Fante. Learn more...

Travel back in time over 200 years to the place where it all began, when the City of Los Angeles began as a small pueblo near this historic spot, known today as Olvera Street. This all-new CityRace Hunt sends you on a fun-filled journey back in time, where you'll discover the hidden secrets and historic treasures of this vibrant area -- the oldest part of present-day L.A. Learn more...

Downtown is cool again, with historic nightspots and old, beautiful buildings finding new life. But 75 years ago Downtown's Bunker Hill was full of vibrant personalities, vast mansions, hope and dreams--and corruption. This bus tour follows Bunker Hill's most famous writer, John Fante (author of Ask the Dust, made into a feature film starring Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek) through L.A.'s oldest haunts and its most mythical tales. Learn more...

With the Go Los Angeles Card, taking a staycation is more affordable and convenient than ever. The Go Los Angeles Card offers entrance to 40 top attractions, including Universal Studios, Warner Brothers Studio VIP Tour, Magic Mountain, MOCA, Madame Tussauds, Legoland, Knotts Berry Farm and more, with no limit to how many you can visit while your card is active. Cardholders also get great discounts at local businesses. L.A. locals can take a mini-break without the hassle of travel. Learn more...

The Santa Monica Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market is a destination for many of the local decorators, clothing designers, and shop owners as well as families and collectors of all ages. Shop for antique furnishings, architectural treasures, paintings from listed European and American artists, estate jewelry, vintage fashion, chandeliers and interesting lighting, antique linens and silver. Learn more...

The Amazing Los Angeles Race is designed to feel like a hybrid of a sightseeing tour, The Da Vinci Code and The Amazing Race. Participants form teams of two to eight people and receive their first clue at the starting line. Each solution leads to the next clue and fun experiences at top L.A. attractions, including Mann's Chinese Theatre, the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Bowl, and Walt Disney Concert Hall, culminating in a finish-line awards ceremony. Learn more...

This annual event is packed with everything you love about the circus, from electrifying acrobats to daring motorcyclists, wacky clowns, horses, elephants, aerialists, jugglers and more. This fun family event raises money for a good cause while delivering spectacular entertainment. Learn more...

Home to more than 12,500 ocean animals, representing nearly 500 species, the Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the planet's largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this world-class aquarium features a wide array of hands-on activites, live and video presentations, and more. During Shark Summer, see and touch sharks and rays, and see growing shark embryos in the Shark Zone activity area. Learn more...

The L.A. Derby Dolls are the premier all-female, banked-track, quad-skating, rock 'n' roller derby league in Southern California. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, the L.A. Derby Dolls are real athletes who skate a sport that is pure, unscripted and real. Learn more...

The acclaimed International Gem and Jewelry Show presents a dazzling display of gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals. The huge selection, along with special show pricing direct from worldwide designers and manufacturers, make this show a must for gem enthusiasts and jewelry lovers alike. Learn more...

The L.A. Connection comedy group dubs Cat-Women of the Moon, throwing out the original soundtrack and adding their own lines and sound effects. The evening also includes a special bonus screening of Peter Graves in Beneath the 12 Mile Reef from the TV series Mad Movies. Learn more...

On this walking tour through Downtown Los Angeles' Little Tokyo district, guests will have an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the neighborhood while stopping multiple times to sample local delicacies. Local foodies and tourists alike will appreciate this opportunity to indulge in authentic Japanese tea, mochi, pastries and savory dishes. Learn more...

In 1956, photojournalist Alfred Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor to shoot promotional images of recently signed recording artist Elvis Presley. His instinctive decision to "tag along" with the artist after the assignment ended resulted in 56 striking images that provide an intimate look at Elvis before he exploded onto the scene and became one of the most exciting performers of all time. Elvis at 21 will be complemented by never-before-seen artifacts, video footage, and public programs. Learn more...

San Gabriel Valley is the new Chinatown of Los Angeles. This community has continued to grow over the years and is now host to a number of restaurants and ethnic eateries that serve its local Chinese population. Six Taste's food tour will give guests an introduction to the local cuisine. Learn more...

See where it all began with the first Episode of Chico's Angels: Beauty contestants of the Miss Kumquat Pageant have been dropping like flies. This sounds like a job for the Angels! Join the girls Kay Sedia, Chita Parole and Frieda Laye as they go under the covers and solve their next case. Guns! Knives! and Cha Cha Pumps! Learn more...

On this walking tour through Downtown Los Angeles' financial district, guests will have an opportunity to visit landmarks like Pershing Square and the Central Library while stopping multiple times to sample the neighborhood's culinary scene. Local foodies and tourists alike will appreciate this opportunity to indulge in a variety of cuisines from eateries like LA Cafe, Ciudad and more. Learn more...

The beautiful Cafe Sevilla invites guests to come and enjoy a magical evening of Spanish and Gypsy flamenco dance, a delicious three-course meal, and an atmosphere of European elegance and Mediterranean spirit. This complete flamenco performance includes dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. Learn more...

The Luxe Life presents an exclusive shopping and beauty event to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Los Angeles County. The Luxe Life team has hand-selected unique vendors, bringing together the latest trends in fashion, beauty and lifestyle products for a day of discount shopping, beauty treatments, complimentary tastings and more. Learn more...

This two-hour Salsa Mini Camp is an immersion class, perfect for busy people who have always wanted to learn some moves for the salsa clubs. The teachers will break down the exotic dance to its basics so that everyone can learn. Learn more...

The Hollywood Show is the premier place for fans to meet, get autographs and hang out with their favorite celebrities. Now entering its 25th year, The Hollywood Show features hundreds of celebrities at its annual Burbank, California events. Learn more...

Dearly Departed Tours' Hollywood Movie Tour offers a unique way to see Los Angeles: by riding through some of the city's most memorable movie locations. Guests will watch scenes from over 50 films on board the tour bus while visiting the actual locations where those scenes were filmed -- from action films like The Terminator to iconic classics like Sunset Boulevard. Learn more...

Neil Patrick Harris presents Accomplice: Hollywood - part game, part theater, taking its audience on an actual journey through the city streets. It all begins with a mysterious phone call: there's been a kidnapping. Participants in groups of ten make their way through Hollywood in a quest to rescue the kidnapped starlet, following clues and receiving aid from cast members that show up along their journey on street corners, in bars, at iconic landmarks or locations off the beaten path. Learn more...

The Bead Show features thousands of top-quality beads and beading supplies at affordable prices from exhibitors around the world. In addition, there will be free beading workshops with Wendy Simpson Conner, author of The Best Little Beading Book, all weekend long. Learn more...

Join LearnAboutWine for a special class bringing together three divine creations: wine, cheese and chocolate. Guests will explore the sensual contrasts and delights that each element brings to the experience; the crisp acidity, mouth-filling robustness or smooth viscosity of great wine; the sharp, subtly sweet or complexity of fine cheese; and the rich luxuriousness of superior chocolate ranging from creamy milk to intensely dark. Learn more...

People with all levels of wine experience, from the curious to the devoted are welcome as Takami Sushi/Elevate Lounge, LearnAboutWine and Napa Valley vintners present an evening of wine tasting featuring over fifty premium Napa Valley wines. Elevate's DJs will be spinning tunes and small bites are available from Takami Sushi for a small additional fee. The tasting takes place on the penthouse level of the building, with a spectacular view of the nighttime cityscape. Learn more...

This four-hour Salsa Boot Camp is an immersion class, perfect for busy people who have always wanted to learn some moves for the salsa clubs. The teachers will break down the exotic dance to its basics so that everyone can learn. Learn more...

Sometimes an art museum visit can seem boring to a child, but not with Quick Culture. They transform the overwhelming museum experience into an entertaining artistic journey. They engage children in interactive conversations about how to look at and what to look for directly from a variety of artworks. This one-hour museum tour is designed for kids ages 6-12. Learn more...

American literary giant John Edgar Wideman is flying in from New York for a world premiere performance of selections from his new collection of microstories Briefs. In true WordTheatre style, a glamorous cast of actors will perform these dark, urban stories, some of which have already been chosen for the O. Henry Prize Stories 2010 and Best African American Fiction 2010. Learn more...

Bring a sun hat and gardening gloves to this interactive hour and a half class on growing an organic vegetable garden. Organic gardener Anne Phillips will show you the easy way to grow healthy vegetables in your own backyard. Learn more...

Discover the joys of artisan cheeses and wines from the top producers in France, with ample opportunity to taste and sip along the way. Each of the three class sessions will focus on a different region, and you'll be guided through the various goat, cow, and sheep's milk-based cheeses and the wines they pair best with. Renowned fromager Laurent Bonjour, also known as the Cheese Master, is the workshop instructor. Each class is sold separately. Learn more...

Having trouble understanding modern art? On this guided tour through LACMA and the Broad Contemporary Art Museum, Quick Culture guides will take you from Picasso to Pollock to Koons. Through the selected artwork, they will explain the varied inspirations behind modern art and give their take on today's contemporary art scene. Learn more...

LearnAboutWine's Wine 3.0: Palate Builder class will teach you to taste like a pro. This unique, action-packed, tasting class and palate workout will help you break through to fine wine appreciation. It's the ultimate class for those who like wine but have a hard time describing what they smell, taste and feel, and and need more information and practice. Learn more...

This tour from Esotouric takes participants on a journey through the people, places and late night pastries that shape Tom Waits during his formative creative years in Los Angeles. Hosts David Smay (author of the new 33 1/3 series book on Swordfishtrombones) and Kim Cooper (Zoetrope Studios intern and music expert/author), lead participants on a wild ride through Waits's epic misdeeds and shenanigans, from trashing the Troubadour to adventures at the Tropicana. Learn more...

Join Out & About Tours for an in-depth, entertaining look at LGBT history and its hotspots not found in your average travel guide. From West Hollywood to Downtown and all points in between, the lively crew will blow the dust off more than a century of history, including stops at one of the last gay piano bars, L.A.'s first porn theatre, the bar that coined the phrase "Lipstick Lesbian," the site of L.A.'s "Stonewall," and much more. Learn more...

Wordplay is a new spin on storytelling. Some of the best writers and storytellers in L.A. read their hilarious true tales while a DJ spins a real-time soundtrack. It's part This American Life, part stand-up comedy--and like nothing you've seen. Learn more...

The Dearly Departed Tour is an almost three hour journey to the most famous and infamous sites of death, murder and scandal in Los Angeles. You'll see sites involving the Manson and Menendez murders, celebrity scandals, and plenty of movie locations and stars' homes. Learn more...

Esotouric presents Raymond Chandler's Bay City Bus Tour, an exploration of the legendary detecive novelists' haunts in Santa Monica and surrounding areas. Chandler's canonization of sin, wealth and sunshine on L.A.'s Westside fed the abiding myths of the American hard-boiled genre and play into the popular conception of the region. The tour focuses on works from Chandler's middle period, including Farewell My Lovely and The Lady in the Lake. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theater presents Hook-Up! On this eccentric comedy dating show hosted by veteran comedian Ron Lynch, three audience members will be chosen to compete for a date with a single contestant. Following a series of questions and competitions, the winning couple receives a free but modestly-priced date, which will be recorded for the next month's episode. Learn more...