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Aug
29
Tue
Little Owls @ Descanso Gardens
Aug 29 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for songs, puppets and of course books! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Meets at Nature’s Table near the Promenade.

No registration required, free with admission.

Sep
1
Fri
{SOLD OUT} Sketching with Color @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This class is sold out

Click here for the Saturday class that meets beginning Sept. 2


Join artist Virginia Hein for a four week series that focuses on exploring color to sketch the landscapes of Descanso. Bring a spirit of play and experimentation while learning to work confidently with color.

$120 members, $140 non-members. Class meets on Sept. 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 9am to noon. Advance registration required.

Image: © Virginia Hein

{RSVPS CLOSED} KCRW Summer Nights @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 1 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
RSVPs are closed for KCRW’s Summer Nights

KCRW‘s Summer Nights is coming back to Descanso! Join us on September 1 at 6pm for music and a dance party under the stars with KCRW DJs Wyldeflower and Raul Campos.

Grab your friends and fam, and let’s escape to a night under the stars in LA’s magical oasis where admission is free for one night only and Bob Baker Marionette Theater puppets are on the loose!
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Due to a high volume of interest, RSVPs have closed. This event is free and open to the public until we reach in-person capacity. RSVP does not guarantee entry, so we recommend arriving early
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Schedule
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6–8pm: KCRW DJ Raul Campos
8–10pm: KCRW DJ Wyldeflower

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Sep
2
Sat
{SOLD OUT} Sketching with Color @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
This class is sold out

Join artist Virginia Hein for a four week series that focuses on exploring color to sketch the landscapes of Descanso. Bring a spirit of play and experimentation while learning to work confidently with color.

$120 members, $140 non-members. Class meets on Sept. 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 9am to noon. Advance registration required.

Image: © Virginia Hein

Sep
5
Tue
{SOLD OUT} Fall Yoga @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 5 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

This class is sold out

Click here for the Friday class that meets beginning Sept. 8


Join us for a four-week Tuesday yoga class with Barbara Wood in the Rose Pavilion every Tuesday from Sept. 5-26, 8:30–10am. 

Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha Yoga, which includes stretches, strengthening poses, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. The practice adapts to individual needs. Each class includes a 25-minute fitness walk and 60-minute yoga practice.

Members only. $68 per participant.

MEMBERS ONLY


About the instructor:

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Certified as a Hatha Yoga instructor, Barbara Wood‘s yoga style incorporates her background as a modern dancer, specifically Alignment Release Technique, and F.M. Alexander Technique. She trained under Dr. Loren Fishman, NY, and is certified as a Yoga for Osteoporosis and Yoga for Back Pain therapist. Her goal is that everyone should leave the class stronger and uplifted regardless of skill level. 
www.barbarawoodyoga.com

Sep
7
Thu
“What You Will” by Ensemble Shakespeare Theater @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

When was the last time you went to a Shakespeare show and didn’t know what to expect? Or were genuinely surprised by the ending? Or came out seeing life from a new perspective?

What You Will by Ensemble Shakespeare Theater is coming to Descanso Gardens to bring you a totally new and surprising experience of live theater.

$20 for members, $25 for non-members. Advance tickets required, click here for tickets.

Schedule:

Sept 7–10: 5:30–7pm
Amphitheater


About What You Will
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In turns funny, inspiring, heartbreaking, satirical, profound, silly, literal, figurative, and above all honest, What You Will is a passionate and moving dose of humanity through Shakespeare.

This Shakespearean “un-play” is the result of the Ensemble’s favorite professional actors, writers, and improvisors creating mini-plays through the lens of their individual and diverse backgrounds, responding to and recontextualizing Shakespeare’s stories and words. The company breaks down the mystique of Shakespeare’s language and creates pieces for all audiences to enjoy.

 

 

 

Sep
8
Fri
Fall Yoga @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 8 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Join us for a four-week Friday yoga class with Joyce Shuman in the Rose Pavilion every Friday from Sept. 8-29, 8:30–10am. 

Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha Yoga, which includes stretches, strengthening poses, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. The practice adapts to individual needs. Each class includes a 25-minute fitness walk and 60-minute yoga practice.

Members only. $68 per participant, register here.

MEMBERS ONLY


About the instructor:

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Joyce Shuman teaches yoga for all bodies; to support you with mindful breath and movement that benefits your individual yoga practice. Joyce is a RYT 500 @ Certified Yoga Therapist through Loyola Marymount University. www.joyceshumanyoga.com

“What You Will” by Ensemble Shakespeare Theater @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

When was the last time you went to a Shakespeare show and didn’t know what to expect? Or were genuinely surprised by the ending? Or came out seeing life from a new perspective?

What You Will by Ensemble Shakespeare Theater is coming to Descanso Gardens to bring you a totally new and surprising experience of live theater.

$20 for members, $25 for non-members. Advance tickets required, click here for tickets.

Schedule:

Sept 7–10: 5:30–7pm
Amphitheater


About What You Will
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In turns funny, inspiring, heartbreaking, satirical, profound, silly, literal, figurative, and above all honest, What You Will is a passionate and moving dose of humanity through Shakespeare.

This Shakespearean “un-play” is the result of the Ensemble’s favorite professional actors, writers, and improvisors creating mini-plays through the lens of their individual and diverse backgrounds, responding to and recontextualizing Shakespeare’s stories and words. The company breaks down the mystique of Shakespeare’s language and creates pieces for all audiences to enjoy.

 

 

 

Sep
9
Sat
“What You Will” by Ensemble Shakespeare Theater @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

When was the last time you went to a Shakespeare show and didn’t know what to expect? Or were genuinely surprised by the ending? Or came out seeing life from a new perspective?

What You Will by Ensemble Shakespeare Theater is coming to Descanso Gardens to bring you a totally new and surprising experience of live theater.

$20 for members, $25 for non-members. Advance tickets required, click here for tickets.

Schedule:

Sept 7–10: 5:30–7pm
Amphitheater


About What You Will
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In turns funny, inspiring, heartbreaking, satirical, profound, silly, literal, figurative, and above all honest, What You Will is a passionate and moving dose of humanity through Shakespeare.

This Shakespearean “un-play” is the result of the Ensemble’s favorite professional actors, writers, and improvisors creating mini-plays through the lens of their individual and diverse backgrounds, responding to and recontextualizing Shakespeare’s stories and words. The company breaks down the mystique of Shakespeare’s language and creates pieces for all audiences to enjoy.

 

 

 

Sep
10
Sun
“What You Will” by Ensemble Shakespeare Theater @ Descanso Gardens
Sep 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

When was the last time you went to a Shakespeare show and didn’t know what to expect? Or were genuinely surprised by the ending? Or came out seeing life from a new perspective?

What You Will by Ensemble Shakespeare Theater is coming to Descanso Gardens to bring you a totally new and surprising experience of live theater.

$20 for members, $25 for non-members. Advance tickets required, click here for tickets.

Schedule:

Sept 7–10: 5:30–7pm
Amphitheater


About What You Will
.

In turns funny, inspiring, heartbreaking, satirical, profound, silly, literal, figurative, and above all honest, What You Will is a passionate and moving dose of humanity through Shakespeare.

This Shakespearean “un-play” is the result of the Ensemble’s favorite professional actors, writers, and improvisors creating mini-plays through the lens of their individual and diverse backgrounds, responding to and recontextualizing Shakespeare’s stories and words. The company breaks down the mystique of Shakespeare’s language and creates pieces for all audiences to enjoy.