Big Sunday happily welcomes you to Our Really Big Community Calendar

We try to include all kinds of volunteering and helping opportunities for all kinds of interests, talents, passions, and ages! As you’ll see, these include volunteering opportunities (one-time and long-term) as well as the chance to support a nonprofit by attending fundraising events. Plus, of course, we include all of Big Sunday’s homegrown events, too! Whoever you are, and whatever you do, there is someone out there who could use your help.

If you have questions about our calendar, or would like to add a listing, please contact calendar@bigsunday.org or submit your event/opportunity via the button below.

Big Sunday Event Giving Opportunity! One-time Volunteer Opportunity Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Dec
26
Sat
Arboretum Spotlights 2015 @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Dec 26 – Dec 27 all-day

Want to learn about the LA Arboretum from one of their experts? Take part in walking and tram tours led by different staff experts. Each will provide in-depth information on some aspect of the Arboretum with topics ranging from unique trees to intriguing books.

For details and more information, visit the event calendar at arboretum.org.                                 

Free for members: Free with admission except as noted below.    

For REGISTRATION, please call 626-821-4623LA County Arboretum logo

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Dec 26: Hipster Horticulture

  • Frank McDonough
  • Meet at Gift Shop Patio       
Jan
23
Sat
Parking Lot Sale: Project Angel Food
Jan 23 @ 8:00 am – Jan 23 @ 5:00 pm

Don’t miss Project Angel Food’s Jan. 23rd PARKING LOT SALE, a benefit featuring many items that areProject Angel Food - sale 80% off! Snag designer women’s clothes (dresses, cashmere sweaters, blouses and pants), Guess Jeans, fabulous aprons, original artwork, frames and more at this special event.  For more info, please visit http://www.angelfood.org/site/PageServer#.Vpgfj_krLIU

Jan
30
Sat
Mindful America @ Wanderlust Hollywood
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

On January 30th, Wanderlust Hollywood is hosting a town hall focused on mindful policy for a healthy and prosperous America. Called Mindful America, this new community gathering will focus on topics that yogis, meditators, conscious foodies, and progressive thinkers can rally behind.

Speakers include Congressman Tim Ryan, Marianne Williamson, Kerri Kelly, Prince Ea, Mike de la Rocha and Seane Corne. Engage with thought-leaders from a variety of backgrounds and have a chance to ask questions for an active discussion. Join the movement to bring new mindful policies to life. Click HERE to purchase tickets today!

Feb
5
Fri
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Feb 5 – Feb 6 all-day

Women writers and directors in the entertainment industry constantly encounter roadblocks when attempting to advance their careers – even when they are just as talented and capable as their male counterparts. Women actors have a similar problem simply because the number of female roles is significantly less than for men.  Friend of Big Sunday Amy Lloyd and her business partner Christina Gray have combined efforts to combat this issue with a special IndieGogo campaign for their production company “Chicks Who Make Flicks.”  This organization is working to do its part to increase visibility and provide more opportunities for women.  The production company creates films made by women, films that tell great woman’s stories, films that capture the voices of women from all over the world and at every stage of their life. Their goal is to create an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates talented female filmmakers.  For more info on how you can support this great cause, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chicks-who-make-flicks-a-film-production-company#

Feb
6
Sat
Scenic Hike: Hike It Up @ Sooky Goldman Nature Center
Feb 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Don’t miss a hike around a scenic escape in the middle of LA–FRANKLIN CANYON PARK with our friends at Hike It Up!

Everyone will meet in the parking lot near the museum/ranger station off of Mulholland and Coldwater Canyon. Please drive carefully and stop at every stop signal (they give out tickets-camera enforced park).

There’s plenty of parking and a great escape. Beginner hikers welcome!  Expect dirt trails, fun stairs to climb, NATURE- NATURE- NATURE—even a lake!  Bring your camera, water and comfortable shoes for walking. 

ALL HIKE IT UP EVENTS ARE A WAY TO HELP THE COMMUNITY, SO PLEASE BRING DONATIONS OF HYGIENE ITEMS (i.e. shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine hygiene items, soap bars, etc. [travel-size items welcome]).

Only enter park off of Mulholland and Coldwater Canyon (Studio City)–it’s confusing from the Beverly Hills side unless you know the route. The hike leader is also offering to meet everyone 15 minutes early at Tree People, before taking a caravan to the location. Let Hike know if you want to meet a bit early to follow him into the park instead.

For more info, see https://www.facebook.com/events/1504247623214224/

Feb
8
Mon
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Feb 8 – Feb 9 all-day

Women writers and directors in the entertainment industry constantly encounter roadblocks when attempting to advance their careers – even when they are just as talented and capable as their male counterparts. Women actors have a similar problem simply because the number of female roles is significantly less than for men.  Friend of Big Sunday Amy Lloyd and her business partner Christina Gray have combined efforts to combat this issue with a special IndieGogo campaign for their production company “Chicks Who Make Flicks.”  This organization is working to do its part to increase visibility and provide more opportunities for women.  The production company creates films made by women, films that tell great woman’s stories, films that capture the voices of women from all over the world and at every stage of their life. Their goal is to create an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates talented female filmmakers.  For more info on how you can support this great cause, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chicks-who-make-flicks-a-film-production-company#

Feb
10
Wed
FRESH: Celebrating the Table @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - Oak Room
Feb 10 @ 3:00 pm – Feb 10 @ 5:00 pm

Are you a cooking enthusiast?  Don’t miss the “FRESH: Celebrating the Table” series at the LA Arboretum!

  • Wednesday, February 10 – Gale Kohl and Peg Rahn do FOOD together!
  • Thursday, March 10 (Note day!) – Haley Nguyen: French Cooking with a Vietnamese Touch
  • Wednesday, April 13 – Learn teppanyaki from a master Benihana chef!
  • Wednesday, May 11 – Jeanne Kelley demonstrates from her new book

Wine provided by Gale Kohl of Gale’s Restaurant in Pasadena.

$50 members / $60 non-members (includes Arboretum Admission)LA County Arboretum logo

Pre-registration is required; please call 626-821-4623 to register.

Feb
11
Thu
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Feb 11 – Feb 12 all-day

Women writers and directors in the entertainment industry constantly encounter roadblocks when attempting to advance their careers – even when they are just as talented and capable as their male counterparts. Women actors have a similar problem simply because the number of female roles is significantly less than for men.  Friend of Big Sunday Amy Lloyd and her business partner Christina Gray have combined efforts to combat this issue with a special IndieGogo campaign for their production company “Chicks Who Make Flicks.”  This organization is working to do its part to increase visibility and provide more opportunities for women.  The production company creates films made by women, films that tell great woman’s stories, films that capture the voices of women from all over the world and at every stage of their life. Their goal is to create an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates talented female filmmakers.  For more info on how you can support this great cause, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chicks-who-make-flicks-a-film-production-company#

Feb
15
Mon
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Feb 15 – Feb 16 all-day

Women writers and directors in the entertainment industry constantly encounter roadblocks when attempting to advance their careers – even when they are just as talented and capable as their male counterparts. Women actors have a similar problem simply because the number of female roles is significantly less than for men.  Friend of Big Sunday Amy Lloyd and her business partner Christina Gray have combined efforts to combat this issue with a special IndieGogo campaign for their production company “Chicks Who Make Flicks.”  This organization is working to do its part to increase visibility and provide more opportunities for women.  The production company creates films made by women, films that tell great woman’s stories, films that capture the voices of women from all over the world and at every stage of their life. Their goal is to create an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates talented female filmmakers.  For more info on how you can support this great cause, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chicks-who-make-flicks-a-film-production-company#

Feb
18
Thu
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Feb 18 – Feb 19 all-day

Women writers and directors in the entertainment industry constantly encounter roadblocks when attempting to advance their careers – even when they are just as talented and capable as their male counterparts. Women actors have a similar problem simply because the number of female roles is significantly less than for men.  Friend of Big Sunday Amy Lloyd and her business partner Christina Gray have combined efforts to combat this issue with a special IndieGogo campaign for their production company “Chicks Who Make Flicks.”  This organization is working to do its part to increase visibility and provide more opportunities for women.  The production company creates films made by women, films that tell great woman’s stories, films that capture the voices of women from all over the world and at every stage of their life. Their goal is to create an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates talented female filmmakers.  For more info on how you can support this great cause, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chicks-who-make-flicks-a-film-production-company#

How it Works

You can SEARCH by scrolling through the Months or by selecting different Categories or Tag functions. For a totally different view, try the Posterboard or Stream options! Feel free to submit an item for the calendar by clicking the “Submit Your Event / Opportunity” button above at the right-hand side of the page. Questions? Email calendar@bigsunday.org.