Feb 7: Pooch Parade: In this annual uptown walk, dog lovers congregate with their pooch and friendly people, walking around upscale downtown. The organizers of this event also teach your dog basic obedience, including navigating them through large cities without getting hurt or being disruptive; in affect, becoming a proper pooch. To make it rewarding, there are always a yummy, decadent treats for all at the end of the walk. Typically the parade stops at a dog-friendly locale for socializing. ($40 per dog.) For more info go to: http://bit.ly/oZzvdq (7-9 p.m.)
Feb: 7-10, ongoing each night: bowling for the whole family at Pinz. Below is a highly discounted coupon, well worth the price. 74% discount--15 hours left to bid.
Pins Bowling: 12655 Ventura Blvd. Studio City (818) 769-7600 http://gr.pn/xjYqnh
Feb 7: Free family night at Kid Space Pasadena, celebrating black history month, kids can go nuts and bang on African drums. www.kidspacemuseum.org (4-8 p.m.)
Feb 7-24: Before the kids hang up their ice skates, it’s the last week of open skating at the Irvine location. http://www.skatespectrum.com
Feb 7: Pre teen Book Club (8-12) Pizza and fun. Apostrophe bookstore in Long Beach, 4712 2nd street Long Beach, CA (562-438 7950) www.apostrophebooks.net
Feb 8: Full Moon Walk in Newport Beach lead by naturalist Leslie Helliwell. Discover mysterious legends under a blanket of stars. Coffee and cocoa will be provided. Please bring a reusable mug, no flashlights necessary, just warm clothing. 6:00 p.m. Reservations required. Located at: Environmental Nature Center, 1601 E. 16th St. Newport Beach. (949) 645-8489 or email lor@encenter.org or go to: www.encenter.org
Feb 8: Pepperdine, Lulu Washington Theater Group, contemporary dance celebrating black history month. 24255 PCH Malibu, CA. ($40) (310) 506-4522. For more info: http://www.lulawashington.org
Feb 9: Tykes on Hikes Children National Institute- Franklin Canyon park. Avian theme. (Ages: 2-4) ($25 then 10 per child.)
Children National Institute: Franklin Canyon park hike. Avian theme. (Ages: 2-4.) ($25 then 10 per child.)
Feb 10: Moonlit Marshmallows in Irvine. Come sit around a campfire and make S’mores while sharing stories with other adventurous families. Bring a flashlight and dress warm. Each session lasts one hour. ($3 per person.) Reservations required. 1 Sunnyhill Drive, Irvine, CA. For more info: www.irvineopenspace.org
Feb 11: African American Arts Festival, dance, peruse the visual arts and crafts, eat great food in Culver City. More info: www.ecostation.org. 10101 Jefferson Blvd Culver City, CA.
Sat 12th: Winter Wonderland in Glendale! Brand Park, located at: 1601 W. Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91207 (818 547 2792) 60 tons of manmade snow: make snowmen and glide on discs. Opens at 10 a.m., free to public.
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