Yes, rain is in the forecast this week. Again. You can sit home and stare at the tube. Or you can find your umbrella, get out anyway, and do something.
Here are our tips for things to do that won’t break the bank.
The Brand Library and Art Center
You’ve possibly never heard of this Moorish-inspired 1904 historic building and its collections of arts and music, but it’s well worth a visit. Check out the calendar of free films and concerts. Admission and parking are free. Closed Sundays and Mondays.1601 West Mountain St., Glendale brandlibrary.org/
The Broad
This fun contemporary art museum in downtown L.A., pronounced “The Brode,” showcases the collection of the late developer Eli Broad, and includes unique exhibits, including Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinity Mirrored Room — The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away.” The general collection is free every day, but it’s strongly suggested that you get advance tickets to avoid standing in line for walk-ins. The museum releases some same-day tickets daily, so check online early. Some changing exhibits charge fees, Paid parking unless you can nab street parking. 221 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles. thebroad.org
California Science Center
Ostensibly a kids’ museum, this place is fascinating to adults, too. It’s free to visit, though parking costs $15. An exhibit on Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions opens March 2. Some attractions here cost extra, including the IMAX theater. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. ]californiasciencecenter.org
The Cerritos Library
It’s hard to even describe this amazing space, with its 15,000-gallon saltwater aquarium at the entrance. Kids are enthralled by their special section, which includes a 40-foot-high replica Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil, a walk-in lighthouse, rainforest and more. The entire place is like an ode to books and learning. There’s even a 2,500-square-foot Teen Studio just for teens. No adults allowed. Entry and parking are free, but you must have a…
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