Renegade Craft Fair at Grand Park: Looking for holiday gifts? 250 artisans and makers will be offering a multitude of DIY design wares, food, and other items at Los Angeles’ Grand Park over the weekend, December 10th and 11th.
When: December 10 + 11, 2016, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Grand Park
200 N. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 9001

California Continued (Garden): “In the outdoor ethnobotanical garden, discover more than 60 native California plant species and examples of their past and present uses. Designed by landscape architect Matthew Kennedy (Ponca), the 7,000-square-foot space comprises seating and relaxation areas, a wetlands cove, pond, waterfall, basalt columns, and a California Oak tree.”
When: 10:00 a.m. every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.
Where: The Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027

The Downtown Art Walk: A free, self-guided, public art event celebrating the vibrant Downtown Los Angeles art scene, each and every month on the 2nd Thursday. Hours vary by gallery, but most participating galleries and spaces operate between 12PM – 10PM, with tours led by Art Walk Ambassadors available.
When: Thursday, December 8, 2016 4:30PM – 6:30PM
Where: 634 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014

Origins: The Birth and Rise of Chinese American Communities in Los Angeles: “…a permanent, cutting edge exhibition celebrating the growth and development of Chinese American enclaves from downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Valley.”
When: Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.
Where: 425 N. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-485-8567

The Los Angeles River: Connecting Water & Art Hosted by Friends of the Los Angeles River: “One of a series of four events for all ages offered by the Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) about the history and promise of rivers and art. Look for the LA River Rover, a mobile museum designed to give visitors an interactive experience of the LA River’s past, present, and potential futures.”
When: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. every Sat., Sun.
Where: Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
2551 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064