Spring 2020 Events at The Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens
Visiting The Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens during the Spring is a great time, for obvious reasons. Most of the botanicals are in full bloom, and the gardens are as beautiful as ever. Another reason to visit is because of their long list of fun events that go on during this season. Below are a few events during Spring at the Huntington.
SHAKESPEARE DAY April 4, 2020
11:00am-3:00pm
The timeless appeal of William Shakespeare’s work continues to inspire audiences more than 400 years after his death. His comedies, tragedies, and historic plays are given fresh life and renewed relevance by each new generation. On Saturday, April 4th, The Huntington will celebrate the Bard with a day of family-friendly performances, living history, music, and activities. Actors from the Guild of St. George and the Independent Shakespeare Co. will enact scenes from some of Shakespeare’s best loved plays in locations throughout the gardens. Members of LA Opera will perform songs from operas based on his works. Rounding out the fun, interactive workshops and craft activities will allow children to explore Shakespeare and his world. Visitors can also view The Huntington’s rare First Folio edition of Shakespeare’ collected plays, along with related works, in the Library Exhibition Hall. Activities are ongoing from 11 am to 3 pm and are included with general admission.
ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE April 25, 2020
1 p.m.–5 p.m. LOCATION: Brody Botanical Center EVENT NOTES: General Admission
Give your garden a fresh look for spring! Inspiring ideas and thousands of great plants abound at The Huntington’s popular annual sale.
This year features a wide variety of shrubs, groundcovers, and ornamental trees for the landscape; water-wise succulents and southwestern natives ; vegetable seedlings, herbs, and fruit trees; collectible cacti and tropicals; roses galore; and much more.
‘Huntington’s 100th’ will be available in limited quantities. You can also find it at local nurseries, sometimes under the synonym, Life of the Party; they are the same rose.
Members shop early: The sale is open to Members only on Friday (all day) and on Saturday until 1 p.m.; open to all visitors on Saturday afternoon and on Sunday (all day).
An Evening Among the Roses Fri., June 12, 2020
7 p.m.–10 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE MARCH 17
The 7th annual An Evening Among the Roses is a chance for everyone—including LGBTQ family, friends, and the general public—to recognize and celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer members of the community for their many contributions to The Huntington. Don’t miss this one-night-only garden party with music, specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dancing in the spectacular Rose Garden! Fanciful garden party attire encouraged!
