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Weekday Picks: STEM3 Academy Open House, Korean Festival, Equestrian Exhibition, September 28 - October 2

9/28/15 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

In a simpler time, sending our kids to school was easy; people mostly sent their children to the local public school. But as test scores drop and class sizes increase, parents are increasingly interested in looking at alternatives. Here in Los Angeles, there seems to be a new private or charter school opening every day, including science magnets, language immersion and arts focused schools. Joining the options this week is the STEM3 Academy, a high school specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for children with social or learning differences; the school's open house on Tuesday includes a special screening of Most Likely to Succeed, a lauded documentary about the state of education in America. Get educated about education and then discuss your findings over a free coffee and donut at Krispy Kreme's National Coffee Day.

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If your kids ride or just love horses, you may want to splurge at the end of the week on the Longines Masters event at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where the world’s best show jumping horses will compete for a million dollars in prize money. 

As always, there are many more things to see and do this week on our Daily Events Calendar.

1. Aladdin – Monday
Streaming and DVDs have their place, but there’s nothing like catching a great movie in a theater. This is especially true when the theater is the El Capitan. Whether you are returning to a family favorite or seeing Aladdin for the first time, this is the place to do it. The Genie is out of the bottle and performs live before the show.
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2. Community Open House and Screening STEM3 Academy – Tuesday
STEM3 (cubed) is a new high school for students with learning and social differences, including autism. Tour the facility, hear an expert panel, and watch a documentary about education in America: Most Likely to Succeed.
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3. Kids Club Yoga – Wednesday
Our children may not always mind us, but these days there’s a big push for them to be mindful. Start with some free yoga at the South Bay Galleria.
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4. LA Korean Festival – Thursday
The four day festival runs Thursday through Sunday. Get to know South Korea with food, shopping, performances, and cultural exhibits.
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5. Longines Masters – Friday
An elite event celebrates equine athletics and luxury lifestyles. This is the place to be if you and yours love horses. It's expensive, but equestrian enthusiasts won’t want to miss this event.
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There are always plenty more activities on our Daily Events Calendar and in our monthly GoList. And if you don’t receive our newsletters full of suggestions for family fun, you really should subscribe…it’s free!