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
Jun
11
Sat
AWH Children’s Demo & Fun Day
Jun 11 – Jun 12 all-day

Mark your calendars for AHEAD with Horses’ 35th Annual Children's Demonstration and Fun Day on Saturday, June 11, 2016.  For more info, please contact Michelle Newman at aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com.

Jun
16
Thu
Ain’t No Half Steppin’: Dance from Soul Train to B-Boys @ Grand Park
Jun 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Ain't No Half Steppin': Dance from Soul Train to B-Boys

Over four days, The Music Center examines the culture, artistry and evolution of Hip-Hop dance through live performances, dance competitions, discussions, demonstrations, late-night dance parties and more.  One June 16, don’t miss Ain't No Half Steppin': Dance from Soul Train to B-Boys.

Join a panel of dance legends of Soul, b-boying and theatre to discuss how their contributions impacted the meaning of dance and grafted new roots onto Hip Hop’s history. The event is featuring original Soul Train dancers Damita Jo Freeman and Thelma Davis; b-boy and founder of the Hip Hop School of the Arts, Lil’ Cesar; and Puremovement Company Director Rennie Harris. Facilitated by Professor Imani Kai Johnson (University of California, Riverside, Department of Dance).

Event seating is first come, first served. Check in at sign-in table on Olive Court (between Grand Ave. and Hill St) beginning at 6pm.

Jun
19
Sun
Beat Swap Meet @ Grand Park
Jun 19 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm

Over four days, The Music Center examines the culture, artistry and evolution of Hip-Hop dance through live performances, dance competitions, discussions, demonstrations, late-night dance parties and more. 

On June 19, come together for an afternoon of vinyl, DJs, b-boy & b-girl competitions, food and more at Beat Swap Meet. Celebrate the 8th anniversary of everyone’s favorite gathering of families, music enthusiasts, dance lovers and everyone in between.

Beat Swap Meet is the world's only traveling record show featuring music from all genres, all on vinyl, and everything inspiring from it.

This event is co-produced by Beat Swap Meet and The Music Center.

Exploring@Crescent: Farm Habitats in the Garden @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jun 19 @ 2:00 pm

The Arboretum invites children to Crescent Farm to learn about water conservation and a healthy backyard ecosystem. This series of educational walks is for children ages 5-12. It’s a fun-filled learning experience for the whole family. It’s at 2pm on the Sundays.

June 19: Habitats in the garden: Attracting animals, birds and beneficial insects to your yard.

  • Members free: free with admission


 

Jun
22
Wed
CTJ Hosts Habitat for Humanity Build @ Inglewood build site - new home construction/CTJ parking lot for under 16
Jun 22 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
CTJ Hosts Habitat for Humanity Build @ Inglewood build site - new home construction/CTJ parking lot for under 16 | Manhattan Beach | California | United States

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0548a9ad292-ctjhabitat

Please join Congregation Tikvat Jacob for their Habitat for Humanity build on June 22 from 8 am – 3 pm!  Projects for all ages and all skill levels are available. Donations to fund this build welcomed!

For more information, please contact Stacy.Young@ctjmb.org.

Jun
23
Thu
PTV Open House Reception @ Program for Torture Victims Office
Jun 23 @ 4:00 pm – Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm

You're invited to Program for Torture Victim’s OPEN HOUSE from 4pm-7pm at their KOREATOWN office in recognition of WORLD REFUGEE DAY.  They warmly hope you can join them for wine and appetizers! Come mingle with PTV’s board, staff, and volunteers, tour their facilities and see what they do every day to support Southern California's most vulnerable refugees.PTV logo

Big Summer Brew @ Cross Campus Santa Monica
Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join Big Citizen Hub on Thursday, June 23 for an evening of networking and beer in support of LA's youth! Taste local craft beers from Indie Brewing Company, one of L.A.’s hottest new breweries. Bid on auction items from some amazing local artists. This is an amazing opportunity to taste new and upcoming brews, while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will go to Big Citizen HUB.

The evening will include beer tasting, light bites, and silent auction. (Must be 21+ to attend)

Host Committee:

Morgan & Erin Keller
Aileen McGrath
Erin Ross & Mike Liotta

  • General Tickets (Pre-Order): $45.00
  • General Tickets (At Door): $60.00 (credit/debit only)
  • VIP Tickets: $80.00  (VIPs taste additional brews, get quicker pours at the VIP-only bar, and hear from Indie Brewing Company's Brew Master.)

For tickets, click HERE.

Jun
25
Sat
Outdoor Volunteer Day: White Point Nature Preserve
Jun 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy! Your efforts will help restore important wildlife habitat and create a beautiful place where the community can enjoy being in nature! Volunteers will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water. Thank you for volunteering! 

For all Conservancy Events, please sign up at: http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Adopt-a-Beach with the Aga Khan Foundation
Jun 25 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has joined with Heal the Bay to adopt a beach in Santa Monica. Join AKF to help keep our community clean and protect our ocean wildlife.

RSVP here for 6/25: http://goo.gl/forms/0z6ikCPAugMPie362

Contact info: For further information, please contact Sabreena Merchant 310-570-7044 or Sasha Rawji 310-963-5910. To learn more about the work of the Aga Khan Foundation, please visit www.akfusa.org.

Crescent Farm Plant Tour @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am

The Crescent Farm horticultural team presents our arid climate orchard and short-season fruit and vegetable production surrounded by a California native-based landscape of meadow and low water lawn alternatives. Not only beautiful, the plants provide habitat for an amazing insect and wildlife population.

  • Members free; free with admission
  • Sponsored by the W.M. Keck Foundation 


 

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.