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
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YALLWEST
YALLWEST @ Santa Monica High School
Apr 30 – May 2 all-day
YALLWEST is a local literary festival focused on Young Adult novels. This year they're bringing in over 125 authors for a weekend of discussions, books, and fun! In addition to bringing in authors, YALLWEST busses in[...]
Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike 7:00 am
Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike @ Brand Park
May 1 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thank you for your interest in the 2016 Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run and Hike. No experience required-share your skills and learn new ones! As a volunteer you will meet new friends, have fun and[...]
Annual Book Fair: Children’s Bureau 10:00 am
Annual Book Fair: Children’s Bureau @ Children's Bureau
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Take part in the Children's Bureau's Annual Book Fair and celebration of literacy where thousands of gently used books are distributed to low-income children. Volunteers are needed to sort and organize the books into a "book[...]
Happily Ever Laughter 7:00 pm
Happily Ever Laughter @ The Comedy Store
May 1 @ 7:00 pm
Don’t miss “Happily Ever Laughter,” an evening of comedy, exciting silent auction and buffet dinner benefiting The Ovarian Cancer Circle.  For more info, please visit www.theovariancancercircle.org or www.theovariancancercircle.org/events. 
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Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
May 2 – May 3 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[...]
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Second City Comedy Camp 3:30 pm
Second City Comedy Camp
May 4 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Second City Comedy Camp @ Los Angeles | California | United States
Work out your creative energy learning improv, sketch and musical improv, all while having loads of fun and laughs! Weeklong day camps are available thru June, July, and Aug. Ages 8-18yrs • Mon-Fri • 9am-3:30pm[...]
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Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
May 5 – May 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[...]
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Community Garden Days: Garden School Foundation 9:00 am
Community Garden Days: Garden School Foundation @ 24th Street School Garden
May 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Once a month, volunteers and community partners come together at the Garden School Foundation’s 24th Street School Garden to have some fun in the sun, enjoy delicious, garden-fresh snacks, and get vital work done that[...]
Volunteer: Paseo Island Festival 9:00 am
Volunteer: Paseo Island Festival @ Paseo Del Rey Elementary School
May 7 @ 9:00 am – May 7 @ 7:00 pm
The Paseo Island Festival (or as they call it – PIF) is Paseo Del Rey Elementary's biggest event and fundraiser of the year, and is basically a fair with an Island theme. There's food, games, entertainment (music[...]
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Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
May 9 – May 10 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[...]
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FRESH: Celebrating the Table 3:00 pm
FRESH: Celebrating the Table @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - Oak Room
May 11 @ 3:00 pm – May 11 @ 5:00 pm
FRESH: Celebrating the Table @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - Oak Room | Arcadia | California | United States
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:[...]
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Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
May 12 – May 13 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[...]
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PVPLC Team Leader Training 9:00 am
PVPLC Team Leader Training @ White Point Nature Preserve (address will be provided with registration)
May 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Help support and lead outdoor volunteer days with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy!  Volunteer for two events and sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com. 
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Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
May 16 – May 17 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[...]
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Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
May 19 – May 20 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[...]
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P.S. ARTS: 25th Anniversary Celebration 8:00 pm
P.S. ARTS: 25th Anniversary Celebration @ NeueHouse
May 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
To celebrate P.S. ARTS’ 25th Anniversary, they are hosting an evening of innovation, imagination, and play for adults. Interactive activities with Amanda Demme, The Bumbys, MakersKit, Mud Baron, and more help create an immersive art experience where supporters can celebrate the joy[...]
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Outdoor Volunteer Day: Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy 9:00 am
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy @ White Point Nature Preserve
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy @ White Point Nature Preserve | Los Angeles | California | United States
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on Saturday, May 21st from 9 am – 12 pm at White Point Nature Preserve. Volunteers are needed to help care for the Native Demonstration Garden by planting shrubs,[...]
Fiesta de la Huerta 10:00 am
Fiesta de la Huerta @ 24th Street Elementary (GSF's 2 acres of organic, edible gardens)
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fiesta de la Huerta @ 24th Street Elementary (GSF's 2 acres of organic, edible gardens) | Los Angeles | California | United States
Each year, the Garden School Foundation invites its community of supporters, friends and families into the garden for Fiesta de la Huerta, a fun family festival and fundraiser that celebrates their mission and all that[...]
Relay For Life of Griffith Park Communities & Hollywood 10:00 am
Relay For Life of Griffith Park Communities & Hollywood @ Mulholland Fountain
May 21 @ 10:00 am – May 21 @ 9:00 pm
Relay For Life of Griffith Park Communities & Hollywood @ Mulholland Fountain | Los Angeles | California | United States
Join Team Big Sunday at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life for Griffith Park Communities and Hollywood. The Relay For Life events bring hope, encouragement and services to those struggling with cancer, remembrance for[...]
AKA 1908 Playground Clean Up 1:00 pm
AKA 1908 Playground Clean Up
May 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Looking for a great volunteer opportunity?  Well, you’re in luck!  Volunteers are needed to help the Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. clean up the playground areas at Rancho Cienega Sports[...]
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Venice Family Clinic’s Art Walk & Auctions 12:00 pm
Venice Family Clinic’s Art Walk & Auctions @ Google Venice
May 22 @ 12:00 pm – May 22 @ 6:00 pm
Venice Family Clinic's mission is to provide free, quality health care to people in need. Currently, nearly 2,100 individuals – including more than 500 physicians – donate their time, valued at $2 million annually. Sign-in[...]
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HOLA’s Golf & Inaugural Tennis Tournaments
HOLA’s Golf & Inaugural Tennis Tournaments @ MountainGate Country Club
May 23 – May 24 all-day
HOLA's Golf & Inaugural Tennis Tournaments  @ MountainGate Country Club | Los Angeles | California | United States
It's that time of year again! HOLA's Golf and inaugural Tennis Tournaments will be held on Monday, May 23 at the beautiful MountainGate Country Club. For more details about event, including tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please click here or contact Elizabeth Curtis at ecurtis@heartofla.org. We hope to see[...]
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
May 23 – May 24 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[...]
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Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
May 26 – May 27 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[...]
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BottleRock Napa Valley 2016
BottleRock Napa Valley 2016 @ Napa Valley, CA
May 27 – May 30 all-day
BottleRock Napa Valley 2016 @ Napa Valley, CA
BottleRock Napa Valley 2016 features more than 70 of the world’s biggest bands paired with the best Napa has to offer, including world-renowned wines from the Valley’s finest vintners, artisanal foods from acclaimed chefs and[...]
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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.