WHALE FIESTA

Celebrate a day of fun with the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of the whalewatching season! Participate in the building of a life-sized sand sculpture of the world’s largest whale, the blue whale! It’s a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all – games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, food and gift vendors, marine awareness organizations, guest lecturers and music. Sunday, January 24 from 10 am to 4 pm. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. Whit Dr., San Pedro. 310.548.7562, http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/.

 

LEAPIN’ LIZARDS!

Come see everyone ’s favorite orphan girl, Annie! The famous Broadway show is back on the road and ready to make audiences laugh and have a great time. Arriving at the Orange County Performing Arts Center January 29 to 31. Admission: $25. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714.556.2787, http://ocpac.org/.

 

GLASS SLIPPERS AND FAIRY GODMOTHERS

The Joffrey Ballet returns this year with Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella. Enjoy the magic of pumpkins that turn into enchanting carriages, glass slippers, gorgeous costumes, and more! From January 28 to 31. Admission: $25 – $105. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. 213.972.0711, http://musiccenter.org/.

 

FEBRUARY

 

CHOOSING A CAMP

Attend this workshop discussing the best overnight camps, trips and programs for children ages 8 to 18. It’s never too early to start planning for summer vacation so come check it out February 7 from 11 am to 2 pm. Marymount High School 10643 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. Admission: Free. 310.202.8448.

 

GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD

Come on down to see Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show! Named the Best Kids Performer by New York Magazine, Gustafer’s show will make you laugh, giggle, and sing about out of this world creatures! Sunday, February 7 at 11:00 am. Admission: $10. McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. 310.828.4497, http://mccabes.com/.

 

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS

Listen to the sounds of a wonderful piano keying away at the Carnival of the Animals on Sunday, February 7, 2010 starting at 2 pm. Students will also present their own poems and parents and their kids can stop in at 1 pm for a pre-concert event. Admission: $10, $16 for concert, or $24, $39 for the 3-concert series. Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale 91203. 213.622.7001 ext. 215, http://laco.org/.