Mother's Day in Los Angeles

Mother's Day Events in Los Angeles

1. Mother's Day Festival on Olvera Street

The Mother's Day Festival at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Site will include live music, festive food, carnival rides and games, free health screenings for women and free gifts for Moms. Of course this will be added to the already bustling Mexican craft market and popular Mexican restaurants at Olvera Street.
When: May 9-10, noon - 10 pm
Where: Olvera Street, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Site, Main St. & Cesar E. Chavez Ave, across from Union Station
Cost: Free
Metro: Red Line to Union Station
Info: (818) 734-2744, njmedina@pacbell.net

2. Momentum Place at Theatricum Botanicum

Momentum Place brings modern dance, aerial acts, juggling and performance art together for Mother's Day at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum's rustic outdoor amphitheater. Performances are kid friendly and full of surprises. Performers include members of Josie Walsh's MYOKYO dance company, Cirque Berzerk, Eye of Newt Circus and the Crazy Danks Marching Band.
When: Sunday, May 10 at 2 pm
Where: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga CA 90290
(midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura Freeway)
Cost: Adults $20, Students and Seniors$15, Children 12 and under $10
Info: (310) 455-2322 or www.theatricum.com
Note: Bring a cushion and a pre or post-show picnic.

3. Mother's Day Brunch at the Disney Concert Hall

Mother's will be feted by Patina Catering in the Blue Ribbon Garden at the gleaming Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. Griddled French toast, lavender-scented pancakes, and several variations on eggs will be complimented by a plethora of salads, breakfast pastries and desserts. Mom receives a complimentary glass of pink Champagne.
When: May 10, 2009, 10:30 am and 12:30 pm seatings
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $58 Adults, $18 Children 12 and under (+tax and tip)
Info: www.patinagroup.com

4. Mother's Day Opera in Belmont Shore

Professional opera singers Jacquelynne Fontaine and Robert MacNeil, international concert pianist Steven Vanhauwaert, and a harpist Jane Grothe will perform a free concert at Bayshore Church in Belmont Shore, Long Beach.
When: May 10, 2009 at 3-4:30 pm
Where: Bay Shore Church, 5100 E. the Toledo, Long Beach, CA 90803
Cost: Free with RSVP
Info and RSVP: www.justinrudd.com

5. Mother's Day Brunch Cruise

Hornblower Cruises is offering Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises departing from Long Beach, Newport Beach and Marina del Rey.
When: Sunday, May 10, 2009. Brunch Cruises depart at 10 am and 2 pm. Dinner cruises depart at 7 pm, with boarding half hour before departure times.
Where: Departures from Marina del Rey, Long Beach and Newport Beach
Cost: $63 Adults, $56.70 Seniors 55+ and Military, $31.50 Children 4-12, Free for 3 and under
Info: www.hornblowerholidays.com

6. Mother's Day Home Tour of Villa Riviera

If Mom enjoys historic architecture, take her on a tour of the newly restored Villa Riviera in Long Beach, which will open its doors to the public for a special Mother’s Day Home Tour. Between fifteen to twenty units will be on display in addition to the newly renovated lobby and Villa Room.This is the first time the general public will be able to see this historical landmark after the Villa Riviera Association’s near $5 million interior and exterior restoration.
When: Sunday, May 10, 2009, noon - 5 pm
Where: Villa Riviera, 800 E Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach
Cost: $25.00
Info: www.villariviera.net (Info on the Villa, but not the Home Tour)

7. Mother's Day Discount at Tibbie's Cabaret

Tibbies Cabaret on the Queen Mary in Long Beach is offering $10 off tickets for Mom on Mother's day and a complimentary red rose for the 2 pm performance of Those Fabulous Forties.
When: discount valid for shows May 8-10, 2009
Where: Tibbies Cabaret is aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach
Cost: $63.95 (plus tax and tip) before discount, Seniors (65+) $58.95, Children $32.95
Info: (562) 499-1757 x6 www.tibbiescabaret.com

8. Mother's Day in Downtown LA

DowntownLA.com has put together a great list of Mother's Day activities in Downtown Los Angeles including special meals, shopping discounts, art tours, wine tastings, spa treatments and weekend getaways. Find out more at http://downtownla.com/mothers-day/.

9. Mother's Day Dining

For Mother's Day dining options around the rest of Los Angeles, visit OpenTable.com's Mother's Day Dining Guide.