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Places Continued from page 57 Chevalier's Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 465-1334. Story- telling every Sat & Sun 10:30-11am. Hours: 9am-6pm daily, Fri open til 7pm. ComedySportz Kidz National Comedy Theatre, 733 N. Seward St., (323) 871-1183. Select Saturdays at 3pm. www.comedysportzla.com Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 876-2741. Toddler Storytime Wed at 10am. Volunteer book read- ings Wed at 10:30am and Sat at noon. Hours: Tues/Thur 12:30-8pm, Mon/Wed/Sat 10am- 5:30pm, Fri 1:30-5:30pm. The Nine O'Clock Players present Oz!, weekends in March family fun Art Works 660 N. Larchmont Blvd.,(323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio & Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org Autry National Center/Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Visit the hands-on Family Discovery Gallery to ex- plore, learn and have fun. Workshops: American Indian Culture Day 1st Sun of the month; Family Sundays 3rd Sun of the month; Saturday Matinee Double Feature Starring Gene Autry 1st Sat of the month. All free with admission. www.theautry.org (See FILM, MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS) Bob Baker Marionette Theatre 1345 W. First St., (213) 250-9995. Marionette extravaganza featuring a snow queen, clowns, and a teddy bear picnic. Sat & Sun 2:30pm, se- lect weekdays at 10:30am. www.bobbakermari- onettes.com Barnsdall Art Park (Junior Arts Center and Barns- dall Arts Center) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6275. Oper- ated by L.A. Cultural Affairs. Full schedule and reg- istration information online at www.barnsdall.org Barnsdall Arts Sundays 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Free Family Art Work- shops sponsored by Barnsdall Art Park Foundation are held at Junior Art Center most Sundays 2pm- 4pm. www.barnsdallarts.org Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood 850 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 467-2007. A pos- itive place for kids. Fun with a purpose is their most important rule. Program includes sports, tu- toring, music and arts activities M-F daily 2:00pm- 7pm. Office hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm. Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 664-6418. Sto- ries and Crafts Tues 4pm. Teen Chess and Board Games Club Thurs 4pm. Hours: Tues/Thurs 12:30-8pm, Mon/Wed/Sat 10am-5:30pm, Fri 1:30-5:30pm. 58 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2012 El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-7674. Classic movie palace built in 1925 is a visual treat showing first-run Disney family features. John Carter thru Apr 19; see props from the film Chimpanzee Apr 20-May 3. www.elcapitan.go.com (See FILM & PLACES) Griffith Park Besides being a great place to have a picnic, the park features activities for children including pony rides, old fashioned carousel, a Nature Museum, historic Fern- dell Walk, hiking trails, rides on railway cars, the L.A. Zoo, the Autry National Center, & Travel Town with old trains, antique fire engines, and cable & trolley cars that kids can climb. (See PLACES) Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd., (213) 473-0800. See its new exhibitions, peek through its telescope, & tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Hours: Wed-Fri 12-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. www.griffithobservatory.org Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2058. Lo- cated on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Features photos, film footage, programs & arti- facts about the history of the Bowl. Current exhi- bition: Musica y Sabor: Latino Artists at the Hollywood Bowl. Free entrance. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm. (See PLACES) Hollywood Dance Center 817 N. Highland Ave., (323) 467-0825. Dance classes including ballet, jazz, belly dancing, ball- room & more. For all ages. www.hollywood- dancecenter.com (See DANCE) Hollywood Farmers Market Ivar & Selma Ave., between Hollywood & Sunset, (323) 463-3171. Every Sunday from 8am-1pm. Farmers, artisans, food vendors, & entertainment. (See PLACES) Hollywood Recreation Center 1122 Cole Ave., (323) 467-6847. Sports, arts, ballet, piano, fitness programs & more for chil- dren & teens. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Children love the various Culture Days at the Autry. Original Farmer's Market At Third & Fairfax, (323) 933-9211. Spring festiv- ities include a St. Patrick's Day celebration featur- ing a strolling bagpiper and traditional Irish food. www.farmersmarketla.com (See PLACES and SPE- CIAL EVENTS) John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave., (323) 962-3521. Baby story- time Weds 10:30 am, Toddler Storytime Weds 11:30am. Volunteer book readings Tues/Thurs 2:30-4:30pm, & Wed 2-4pm. Hours: Mon/Wed/Sat 10am-5:30pm, Tues/Thu 12:30- 8pm, Fri 1:30-5:30pm. Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. Storytime Fri 4pm. Volunteer readers Sat 1pm-3pm. Teen Tuesdays at 4pm. Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 10am- 5:30pm, Tue/Thu 12:30-8pm. Hollywood Schoolhouse 1233 N. McCadden Pl., (323) 465-1320. Dance, drama, art classes, aquatics, woodwork- ing, gymnastics, karate and more. For pre-k to middle school. www.hollywoodschoolhouse.org Junior Arts Center (See Barnsdall Art Park) Los Angeles City College (Community Services) 855 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 953-4000 ex. 2651. Classes including arts and crafts, swim- ming, cooking, and more for all ages. Call for spring registration information, or visit www.lacity- college.edu/academic/departments/comsvcs Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr., (323) 644-4200. World-class zoo located in Griffith Park. Visit new reptile and am- phibian exhibit LAIR as well as Sea Life Cliffs, Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, Red Ape Rain- forest, and Elephants of Asia. World of Birds show Mon & Wed thru Fri at 11:30am & 2:30pm; week- ends & holidays at 11:30am, 2pm & 3pm. Big Bunny's Spring Fling, Apr 6-8 11am-3pm. Admis- sion $14 adults $9 children ages 2-12. Hours 10am-5pmdaily. (See PLACES) of interest