Kids OFF The Couch: LA Fun Activities for January and February!

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Kids OFF The Couch: LA Fun Activities for January and February!

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It's time to pull focus from Washington back to our own city. Here's what looks good to us in the upcoming six weeks.

OUR FAVORITE PICK: Once a year, UCLA presents a classic silent film with a live accompaniment from the magnificent Royce Hall organ. This year, comedic legend Harold Lloyd stars in Speedy -- silly antics, car chases around NYC and a cameo by Babe Ruth will mesmerize kids, old and young. KOTC subscribers receive 15% off tickets with the code word "Speed 15." Jan. 31, 2 pm, Royce Hall. Call 310-825-2101 for tickets.

A Penny for a Pencil: We loved Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea, an international bestseller about his solo success building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Come hear this remarkable man speak; he will be signing a kid version of his inspiring story. All proceeds are donated to Pennies for Peace,a wonderful opportunity for family participation! Click here for details and ticket information.. Jan. 31, 2 - 4:00 pm, Santa Monica High School Barnum Hall, $5 adults, $3 kids/teens.

Calling all Drama Queens and Kings: The Geffen Playhouse has fabulous Saturday morning programming for young thespians. We're planning on Iron John and Got Homer, both productions with running times of under an hour -- a perfect introduction to one of our city's best stages.Feb. 14 and Feb. 21, both at 11 am. Click here for details and tickets.

January is Art Month in LA: Take your kids to the Santa Monica Museum of Art to create art out of mud and straw, inspired by Ethiopian artist Elias Sime's current exhibit. Our kids can't wait to get their hands dirty! Jan. 24 from 1 - 4, Week of Jan. 26 - 29, 9 - 12 for school groups. Bergamot Station.Click here for details.

Bounce Off The Wall: Your kids will crack up watching the quickest hands in basketball when the Harlem Globetrotters visit Southern California over Valentine's Day weekend; at the Honda Center, in Anaheim (2/14) and at the Staples Center (2/15). Click here for tickets.

Teens Off the Couch: Teens will love Pippin, put on by one of our favorite troupes in town -- Deaf West Theatre, performing a the Mark Taper through mid-March. The music rocks and the actors are like nothing else! Click here for tickets at the Mark Taper Forum.

LOL: The Hammer Museum hosts innovative writing classes from 826LA, Dave Eggers community outreach organization. We know, you're hearing your kids saying "No Way," but this one is taught by a comic who directs kids to write their own sketches. Space is limited. Ages 8 - 13, Sunday, Feb. 22. at 12.

Inside Tip for Summer Planning: Whether it's a local day camp, a language immersion program, or a teen internship you need, get one-stop shopping at a Summer Opportunities Fair with reps from programs near and far, as well as a chance to consult for FREE with our favorite LA expert from Tips on Trips and Camps. Feb. 8 from 11 - 2: Marymount High School, 10643 Sunset Blvd.

Feel free to keep us posted about other things you love around town.

Diane and Sarah
Founders, Kids Off The Couch