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Music in The Zoo with Cubensis (Grateful Dead Tribute Band) at L.A. Zoo July 28. Photo of Hugh Stegman El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-7674. A classic movie palace built in 1925 is a visual treat. “Pirates of the Caribbean” thru June 23; “Cars 2” June 24-Aug 28. www.elcapitantickets.com (See FILM & PLACES) Original Farmers Market At Third & Fairfax, (323) 933-9211. Summer Music Series featuring free music Thurs and Fri nights at 7pm thru Sept 9. Celebration in Los An- geles featuring numerous activities for children. www.farmersmarketla.com John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave., (323) 962-3521. Hours: Tod- dler Weds at 11:30am. Grandparents and Books volunteers. Tues 2:30-4:30pm and Wed 1-3pm. Hours: Tues/Thu 12:30-8pm and Wed/Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm. Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. Summer Reading Club for teens and children June 11-Aug 14. Hours: Check online as events are subject to change. For other special events, visit www.lapl.org Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 461-3673. Lovely outdoor amphitheatre. 2011 Big! World! Fun! Family Series: • July 2: Ballet Folklorico do Brazil • July 9: Axis Dance Company • July 23: Beethoven’s Wig • July 30: Center For Vietnamese Ethnic Culture & Art • Aug 6: Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir • Aug 13: Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company • Aug 20: Street Beat • Aug 27: Lisa Haley & the Zydekats Gibson Amphitheatre 100 Universal City Plaza, (818) 622-4440. The Wiggles Big Birthday Party! Aug 14 at 12:30 & 4pm. Reservation www.ticketmaster.com or www.LiveNation.com Griffith Park Besides being a great place to have a picnic, the park features activities for children: Pony rides, old- fashioned carousel, Travel Town, with old trains, antique fire engines, cable & trolley cars that kids can climb. A Nature Museum, historic Ferndell- Walk, hiking trails, rides on railway cars and the L.A. Zoo and Autry National Center. (See PLACES) Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd., (213) 473-0800. See its new exhibits, peek through its telescope and tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Foto Cosmic Musings Lecture: The James Webb Space Telescope June 20 at 7:30pm. Hours: Wed-Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat- Sun 10am-10pm; www.griffithobservatory.org Family Fun continues on page 58 SUMMER 2011 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 57