Ride into the Bold Caballeros y Noble Bandidas exhibit and learn about the heroes and villains of the Mexican Revolution, then make a marionette puppet based on your favorite character.

Time: 1–2:30 pm
Location: Griffith Park

A stolen horse and a deputy's poor command of the Spanish language lead to a case of mistaken identity, the death of an innocent man, and the destruction of a family. Edward James Olmos stars.

Time: 2–4:30 pm
Location: Griffith Park

Hector Silva, whose work María Félix is in the Bold Caballeros y Noble Bandidas exhibit, will show a special selection of original artworks, signed and numbered giclées, and prints. Enjoy pan dulce and champurrado (Mexican chocolate).

Time: 7–10 pm
Location: Southwest Museum, Mt Washington

Plains Indian tribes recorded time and events by painting symbolic figures, or pictographs, on large animal skins. This kind of calendar, called a “winter count,” might cover many years. Make a calendar stick to record your own important events.

Time: 1–2 pm
Location: Southwest Museum, Mt. Washington

Join us for a stimulating scholarly seminar and our annual joint meeting with the Los Angeles History Group. Professor Sherrie Tucker, from the University of Kansas, will present an excerpt from her book in progress: Dance Floor Democracy: The Social Geography of Memory at the Hollywood Canteen.

The workshop starts at 7 pm, with dinner available at 6:30 pm to those who reserve a place by Friday, January 9th. To make a reservation, please go to our complete event calendar.

Time: 7-9 pm
Location: Griffith Park

Members are invited to join us for a All-Members Only Tour of Bold Caballeros y Noble Bandidas.

Time: Noon-1 pm
Location: Griffith Park

Emiliano Zapata (Marlon Brando), a Mexican Indian from Morelos, joins forces with Pancho Villa (Alan Reed) to overthrow the corrupt Mexican government. However, Zapata has a crisis of faith and tries to return to his roots.

Time: 2–4:30 pm
Location: Griffith Park

Start your year with sweet dreams and make a dream catcher to help them along. Purchase a kit ($7.95), read a story about dreams, and usher in the New Year right.

Time: 1 pm
Location: Mt. Washington

Enjoy the sounds of Western Music Association then join us to make music and sing the New Year with a flower pot bell.

Time: 1–2:30 pm
Location: Griffith Park

The Western Music Association preserves the traditional stories and songs of the romantic days of the Old West, promotes contemporary music of the American West and the American cowboy, and gives voice to Western songwriters and musicians at its monthly j

Time: 1–3 pm
Location: Griffith Park

When Mexican Revolutionary Pancho Villa (Antonio Banderas) is unable to fund his war against the government, he enlists the help of Hollywood. D. W. Griffith (Colm Feore) sends a filmmaker who eventually produces the first movie based on Villa’s exploits.

Time: 2–4:30 pm
Location: Griffith Park