Support for LAist comes from
Become a sponsor
We Explain L.A.
Donate
Stay Connected

LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. For the latest national news from NPR and our live radio broadcast, visit LAist.com/radio

Keep up with our local independent news

The Top 5 newsletter catches you up with LA’s top 5 stories in just 3 minutes.
Donate

Share This

This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.

This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.

Arts and Entertainment

Buggin' Out! Are You Brave Enough for NHM's Bug Fair?

By  Lindsay William-Ross
Published May 10, 2012 11:00 PM
Support your source for local news!
Today, put a dollar value on the trustworthy reporting you rely on all year long. The local news you read here every day is crafted for you, but right now, we need your help to keep it going. In these uncertain times, your support is even more important. We can't hold those in power accountable and uplift voices from the community without your partnership. Thank you.

They flitter, flutter, crawl, and creep...and they can be a whole lot of fun. That's why the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) is buggin' out with their 26th annual Bug Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2012.

The NHM's Bug Fair happens to be the biggest bug festival in North America, and we're told attendees will get their buggy fill of special presentations, bug chefs in action, roaming bug performers, and dozens of exhibitors.

So if you've ever wanted to hold a tarantula or millipede, geek out about insect habits, browse bug-related artwork or check out bug-related products (like stuff made with honey, silk, and wax), you'll probably want to check it out. Oh, and you can make a whole day of it if you also check out the annual Butterfly Pavilion!

In addition to some cool bug photos, the NHM has passed along the full schedule for the weekend of festivities.

Support for LAist comes from
Become a sponsor

Schedule (Saturday and Sunday)

11 am: Jumping Spider walkabout (throughout NHM)
11:30 am: Praying Mantis walkabout (throughout NHM)
12 pm: Stilted Butterfly walkabout (throughout NHM)
12:30 pm: Bug Chef demo (South Lawn)
1 pm: Honey Bee walkabout (throughout NHM)
1:30 pm: Flower Fly walkabout (throughout NHM)
2 pm: Bug Chef demo (South Lawn)
2 pm: Cockroach walkabout (throughout NHM)
2:30 pm Praying Mantis walkabout (throughout NHM)
3 pm: Stilted Butterfly walkabout (throughout NHM)
3:30 pm: Bug Chef demo (South Lawn)

Admission info:

Bug Fair tickets, which includes admission to the Museum, are $12 for adults; $9 for seniors (62 and over) and students with ID; $8 for youth ages 13-17; $5 for children ages 5-12; FREE for children under 4 and for Museum members. Due to the popularity of Bug Fair, guests are encouraged to buy advanced tickets online so they can proceed directly to the Ticketholders Entrance. Members do not need separate Bug Fair tickets—they can present Membership card with picture ID at any Member Express Entrance.

Most Read
Best of LAist