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.
Jemba Against Domestic Violence. Jemba Against Domestic Violence is a 501 c 3 organization that helps domestic violence victims in South Los Angeles in times of need.Donate a new unwrapped toy or gift at Goorin Bros. in Larchmont Village or Legends the Barbershop on Fairfax Ave. People are also donating online at https://yougivegoods.com/jemba-toydrive
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jadv-christmas-party-and-toy-giveaway-12222018-tickets-52200043736
Come see these two short films, "To Breathe Free" and "Reserve 107" at 7pm on Friday, Sept. 6!
Smallfoot roars into Harkins Cerritos 16, just a little more softly; the sensory-friendly screening is appropriate for guests affected by autism and sensory processing disorders.
One Saturday each month, select Harkins locations present a family-friendly film in an auditorium dedicated to guests affected by autism and sensory processing disorders.These screenings feature:
- Brightened Light Levels
- Reduced Sound Volume
- Room For Guest Interaction
- Outside Snacks Permitted
Upcoming Films:
July 6: Toy Story 4
August 3: The Lion King
September 7: The Angry Birds Movie 2
October 5: Abominable
November 9: Arctic Dogs
December 7: Frozen 2
The participating local theatre is the Cerritos 16, (Another So Cal location is the Mountain Grove 16 in Redlands).
Unite and create. Join us for an afternoon of art, music, performances, and more.
All ages welcome. Most activities are recommended for ages five and up. American Sign Language interpretation will be offered during performances and story time.
The Hammer Museum hosts an afternoon of socially engaged art, music, performances, and more at this year’s Family Day: Art Beyond Borders.
Highlights include an interactive puppetry performance with Bob Baker Marionette Theater, hip-hop dancers from Culture Shock Los Angeles, stories from InsideOUT Writers poets, and music performances by Rhythm Child, Wild Dreams, and the duo Noah James & Brendan Brandt.
Guests can contribute to a giant weaving that will be installed at the U.S.-Mexico border, make a collaborative balloon constellation, add their voices to a collective soundscape, and help make a map of how families are being separated by U.S. policy along the border.
The free annual family festival fills the museum with art, music, performances, and yummy yummy cotton candy.
Parking is available under the museum for $7 flat on weekends
- Contribute to a giant weaving that will be installed at the U.S.-Mexico border with Tanya Aguiñiga and Natalie Godinez.
- Experience an interactive puppetry performance with Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
- Imagine the Los Angeles River restored with pictures of wildlife with Carolyn Castaño.
- Shake it up with hip-hop dancers from Culture Shock Los Angeles.
- Help Ashley Hunt make a map of how families are being separated by U.S. policy along the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Hear InsideOUT Writers poets share their stories.
- Make a collaborative balloon constellation with Alicia Piller.
- Add your voice to a collective soundscape with Jimena Sarno.
- Groove to the musical sounds of Rhythm Child.
- Music by Wild Dreams and duo Noah James & Brendan Brandt.
- Treats from Lee’Poof Cotton Candy.
- Love and kindness activities with Families Belong Together.
- Story-time with Miry’s List.
Come watch "Green Book" in Gladys Park from 7pm to 10 pm on Tuesday,Sept. 10! Film starts at dusk.
Come watch "The Mustang" at 7pm on Friday, Sept. 20!
Smallfoot roars into Harkins Cerritos 16, just a little more softly; the sensory-friendly screening is appropriate for guests affected by autism and sensory processing disorders.
One Saturday each month, select Harkins locations present a family-friendly film in an auditorium dedicated to guests affected by autism and sensory processing disorders.These screenings feature:
- Brightened Light Levels
- Reduced Sound Volume
- Room For Guest Interaction
- Outside Snacks Permitted
Upcoming Films:
July 6: Toy Story 4
August 3: The Lion King
September 7: The Angry Birds Movie 2
October 5: Abominable
November 9: Arctic Dogs
December 7: Frozen 2
The participating local theatre is the Cerritos 16, (Another So Cal location is the Mountain Grove 16 in Redlands).
Long Beach Sustainability is partnering with Rain Barrels International to host another FREE
Rainwater Harvesting Class and Rain Barrel Sale
Sunday, October 13th
2-3pm class, 2-4pm rain barrel sale
Wardlow Park Community Center
3457 Stanbridge Avenue, Long Beach
Learn about the importance of rainwater harvesting, the installation and benefits of a rain barrel, and how to apply for a rebate. SoCal WaterSmart offers a $35 rebate per rain barrel with a limit of 2 per household. You can reserve your spot in the workshop and pre-order rain barrels at: http://bit.ly/2nW70DI
For more information go to www.rainbarrelsintl.com or contact Rain Barrels Intl. at (919) 602-6316.
We hope to see you there!
Presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP which puts the sites of all arts activities that are free and open to everyone in the community on the map. —so that everyone can find them and participate. The Skid Row Arts MAP is designed to make it easy for people living in Skid Row– even if you’re a new arrival — to connect with other Skid Row artists and the arts activities that are open to everyone in Skid Row.
Right after Urban Voices Project’s Busk Fest on the streets of Skid Row (from 10am till 12pm) they’ll continue the party at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive at 1pm, with music, snacks and the presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP. Come on by, get your copy – or copies – of the map and go forth and create.
The ARTS MAP has been developed by Skid Row arts organizations:
Urban Voices Project, Los Angeles Poverty Department, Studio 526, Street Symphony, Piece by Piece and Skid Row Coffee with the generous support of USC’s Arts in Action program.
Presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP which puts the sites of all arts activities that are free and open to everyone in the community on the map. —so that everyone can find them and participate. The Skid Row Arts MAP is designed to make it easy for people living in Skid Row– even if you’re a new arrival — to connect with other Skid Row artists and the arts activities that are open to everyone in Skid Row.
Right after Urban Voices Project’s Busk Fest on the streets of Skid Row (from 10am till 12pm) we’ll continue the party at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive at 1pm, with music, snacks and the presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP. Come on by, get your copy – or copies – of the map and go forth and create.
The ARTS MAP has been developed by Skid Row arts organizations:
Urban Voices Project, Los Angeles Poverty Department, Studio 526, Street Symphony, Piece by Piece and Skid Row Coffee with the generous support of USC’s Arts in Action program.
