Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
Kinesis – Emerging Choreography 2026: California State University, Northridge, Department of Kinesiology presents three performances by student choreographers and dancers at the annual Spring Dance Concert, 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 23. Tickets $20; $10 seniors and students. Plaza de Sol Performance Hall at CSUN, within the University Student Union (east side of the campus off Zelzah Avenue and south of Plummer Street), 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Reserve your ticket through the Box Office: 818-677-2488. Details: news.csun.edu/events-feed/kinesiology/
LA County Yarn Crawl: Do you crochet, knit, spin, weave or simply love all fiber arts? Get ready for the 2026 event at participating shops (including Seal Beach in Orange County, and Simi Valley in Ventura County), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 23-25; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26. Check the individual shops for extended hours. Updates: facebook.com/LAYarnCrawl. layarncrawl.org. layarncrawl.org/pages/participating-shops-1
Encino Food and Wine Festival – ONEgeneration: Purchase tickets for the fundraiser that includes small bites from local restaurants and beer and wine tasting, a silent auction and boutique vendors, 1-4 p.m. April 25. Minimum age: 21 (ID checked). No children and no pets. Tickets $125 (no refunds). Rain or shine. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd., Encino. onegeneration.org. Updates: facebook.com/ONEgencares. Purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/4f5k3asr
Los Angeles Before the Freeways – 1850-1950: San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents author Nathan Marsak discussing the topic, 7 p.m. April 23. Book sales and signing following the program. Free admission/donations are appreciated. Program is outdoors. Location, Andrés Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). 818-365-7810. 818-365-7810. Email: sfvhistory@gmail.com. sfvhs.com. facebook.com/SFVHS/
Friday
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Special exhibit: “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – The Exhibit,” (discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/mickey-mouse-clubhouse/), through May 3. Reserve admission for the final weekend, May 2-3, for “Mickey and Friends ‘Hot Diggity Dog Dance Party for Pluto’” is scheduled. The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Also, the museum has an Eco-Adventure Carousel that includes sculptures of animals native to the surrounding mountains of the museum (additional fee for rides on the carousel). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on selected dates). Admission $25 ages 15-61; $20 ages 62 and older; $20 ages 3-14 (weekend admission prices; lower admission prices during weekdays; admission vary by date). Parking lot: From Osborne Street, enter through Dronfield Avenue (free parking). Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. discoverycube.org/los-angeles/visit/
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2026: The 61st event takes place at the 1907 Baldwin Oaks Estate in Arcadia with 28 Los Angeles area designers re-imagining interior spaces and gardens, through May 17. The estate hasn’t been open before for public tours. Tickets: pasadenashowcase.org/tickets. No tours on Mondays. Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that raises funds that go to music education, scholarships, concerts, and therapy programs in Los Angeles County. facebook.com/PasadenaShowcaseHouse/. Details: pasadenashowcase.org
Wildflower Hotline – Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants: The Sun Valley-based foundation presents its 2026 hotline on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. New wildflower reports are released on Friday from March through May (depending upon this year’s bloom season). In addition, read the illustrated written report on the link. 818-768-1802, Ext. 7. theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline/
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck “Grubfest,” 5-10 p.m. (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues; granadachamber.com/food-trucks/); and the certified market, 6-9 p.m. (White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets; granadachamber.com/56292-2/; 818-298-9790). Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. granadachamber.com/
Saturday
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, parking lot, 24500 Main St., Newhall. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. Details: facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket
NoHo Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com
Main Street Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Friends of the Granada Hills Branch Library Used Book Sale: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 25. Community room, 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. lapl.org/branches/granada-hills
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Immerse yourself in the time of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and have some fun with cosplay of the time period, speaking the lingo, shopping in the marketplace, listening to music and laughing at performances, Saturday-Sunday, through May 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Theme weekend: “All Hallows Spring” (April 25-26). (renfair.com/socal/special-events). Fun dress code for all weekends: period “faire” costume (optional). Admission $44 ages 13 and older; $28 ages 5-12. No pets allowed. Mandatory car entry fee, $15 (cash is recommended), to the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area (renfair.com/socal/directions-weather/). Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $30 (must be purchased in advance online; VIP parking cost does not include the mandatory car entry fee). Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. 626-969-4750. renfair.com/socal
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Museum hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and also, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday (always check the website to confirm hours and days open). Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org
Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee’s Global Grill: Barbecue traditions from around the world, noon-5 p.m. April 25. globalgrillfest.com/faqs. Registration requested on the Eventbrite link (using the Eventbrite page to RSVP helps the vendors plan for how much food to prepare: tinyurl.com/3dmxzpeu). Northridge Park, 10120 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Details: globalgrillfest.com
Edward Giron booksigning: Meet the author of the children’s book “Gwen the Racehorse,” 1-3 p.m. April 25. The Open Book, Topanga Village, Suite 1680, 6320 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. theopenbook.net/woodland-hills-location/
Vroman’s Bookstore: Luke Goebel discusses and signs “Kill Dick,” 3 p.m. April 25. Upcoming: Jane Smiley discusses and signs “Lidie – The Further Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton,” 2 p.m. April 26 (ticketed event). Scott Kurashige discusses and signs “American Peril – The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism,” 7 p.m. April 28. Jordan Harper discusses and signs “A Violent Masterpiece,” 7 p.m. April 30 (ticketed event). 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Neil Forever – Love at the Greek: The tribute band performs a 50th anniversary homage to Neil Diamond’s 1976 “Love at the Greek” concert, 8 p.m. April 25. A portion of ticket sales go to Drive Toward a Cure, a nonprofit “dedicated to Parkinson’s disease research and to patient care” (drivetowardacure.org/neil). Tickets $65.95 and up (shortened Ticketmaster link: tinyurl.com/3tr3ubw2). Los Angeles Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. lagreektheatre.com/. Details: neilforever.com/
Sunday
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. Upcoming dates: May 24, June 28; the market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month (except for December). Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the certified market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Farmers Market – The Vineyards at Porter Ranch: The certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. Location, parking lot at 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. thevineyards.com/event/weekly-farmers-market-81
Good Times Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. 818-282-5490. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/
Love Hug Music Festival – Justice for Murdered Children: The third annual event includes music by Sonic Gold, Black Cherry and DJ Louie, a Kids Zone, classic car and motorcycle show, community vendors and food trucks, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Program with guest speakers, noon (flyer with scheduled speakers: tinyurl.com/3spf2mvy). Plaza at Cabrillo Marina, 2965 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro. 310-547-5362. justiceformurderedchildren.com/. Event flyer: tinyurl.com/3uh54tyr
Festival Día del Niño – Plaza México: The “Children’s Day” event includes clown performances by ‘Tatis La Super Payasita,’ balloon art, arts and crafts, DJ Johnny, arts and crafts, and pinatas, 1-7 p.m. Register in advance for children’s giveaways: plazamexico.com/events-1/dia-del-nino-festival-kids-celebration-at-plaza-mexico. Free admission. Plaza Mexico, courtyard, 3100 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood. plazamexico.com
Fritz Coleman: “Unassisted Residency” comedy show, 3 p.m. Tickets $46 and up. Upcoming: May 31; check the website for other shows. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/. elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html
Studio Hope Boutique’s Book Signing and Shop for a Cause: Authors Lori Hartwell (“Chronically Happy – Joyful Living in Spite of Chronic Illness”), Rachel Bennett Steury (“Losing My Kidney and Finding My Voice – Confessions of a Living Donor”) and Dr. Somone Washington (“The Best of All Things – A Tapestry of Faith, Hope, Resilience and the Human Connection”) 4-5:30 p.m. Books available for purchase and also, ebook and audiobook links. Studio Hope Boutique, founded by Hartwell, is a nonprofit artisan, vintage and curated thrift store. The boutique benefits two nonprofits: raising awareness of kidney disease and funds for the kidney patient community (Renal Support Center), and also, helping orphaned pets find homes (Paws Fur Hope Pet Rescue). Free parking in the back of the store. Location, 817 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. studiohopestore.org
Burbank Chorale Spring Concert – The Gift to Be Free, America in Song: The chorale’s concert celebrates 250 years of American music including timeless classics, folk songs, spirituals, jazz standards and show tunes, 4 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Performance at St. Francis de Sales Church, 13370 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks. 818-759-9177. Details and to purchase tickets online on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/yckavk85
Rumours – The Music of Fleetwood Mac: All the Lonely People present the entire album plus hit songs from the band in a multimedia show, 7 p.m. Tickets $22 and up. El Portal Theatre, Debbie Reynolds Main Stage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com. elportaltheatre.com/rumours.html
Monday
Descanso Gardens: “What’s in Bloom in April” (depending on the weather): descansogardens.org/gardens-and-collections/whats-in-bloom/. Hours: 9-5 daily. Advance tickets are required for non-members. Admission $18; $14 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $8 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger (descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/admission-and-event-tickets). 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org. facebook.com/DescansoGardensLA
Butterfly Pavilion – Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: See the seasonal outdoor exhibit now through Aug. 23; reservations required by timed ticket (30-minute time slots; $10; must also purchase museum admission; details and to purchase in advance tinyurl.com/4asy4c62). Museum hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Tuesday
Convergence – Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent: Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale presents art work from more than 20 artists. Artist talks, all at 2 p.m.: May 9; June 14; July 12 and Aug. 9. The exhibit runs through Aug. 9. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free admission. The exhibit is part of the 2026 Hyper SoCal programming (brandlibrary.org/hyper-socal). Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. 323-340-4782. Email: museum@forestlawn.com forestlawn.com/museum. forestlawn.com/exhibits/convergence-contemporary-artists-of-armenian-descent/
Glendora Genealogical Group: Meeting begins with a genealogical webinar, 6 p.m., followed by a professional genealogist discussing “10 Skills Every Genealogist Needs,” 7 p.m. April 28. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.
Wednesday
Community Litter Pick Up May 16 – Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Register in advance to volunteer for a 2-hour slot time for a clean-up event on Vanowen Street between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Vineland Avenue, 9-11 a.m. May 16. Sections assigned when you register. Tools will be provided. Souvenir t-shirt for this event. Information about the event on the April 5 post on the Facebook link. In addition, find out the upcoming schedule for the nonprofit that welcomes new volunteers and donations year-round. Email: jill@vcc.world. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066393290619. volunteerscleaningcommunities.com
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, parking lot, 18410 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
UPCOMING
Valley Asian and Pacific Islander Cultural Festival: The 5th annual event includes children’s activities, dance performances, Asian foods, live music, a fashion show and shopping, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2. See the Facebook flyer for details and cultures represented this year. Free admission and parking. West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation presents the event. Pierce College, use parking lot entry from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 818-347-4737. facebook.com/wvwcchambervacf
Movie in the Park: The evening begins with vendor booths, 6 p.m. May 2, followed by the animated movie “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025), 7:45 p.m. Free admission. Free popcorn. Bring a low-back lawn chair or blanket for seating. Jane and Bert Boeckman Park, 11930 Mason Ave., Porter Ranch. See the flyer on the LA City Council District 12 newsletter: tinyurl.com/yek6y226
Los Angeles County Fair: The fair’s theme in 2026 is “Play Your Way,” opening May 7. Regular hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday and Memorial Day (May 25). Admission is available online now for a discount. Concerts are a separate cost. Carnival information, tickets and wristbands (click on Los Angeles County Fair option): https://rcsfun.com/Ride. Admission and parking are cashless at the gate. Details on hours, admission and parking: lacountyfair.com/general-information/. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Updates: facebook.com/lacountyfair. lacountyfair.com/
What Is a Western? Film Series – Autry Museum of the American West: Screening of “Broken Arrow” (1950), 1:30 p.m. May 9. Reservations recommended. Free with museum admission ($20; $15 ages 62 and older and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org. Reservations: theautry.org/events/what-western-film-series. theautry.org/events/film/what-western-broken-arrow-1950
America 250 – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Save the date for the exhibit, May 22-Sept. 20 (reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/america-250). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on some holidays). Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4066. facebook.com/RonaldReagan. reaganfoundation.org/library-museum
ONGOING
African American Firefighter Museum – Donation Drive: The museum (1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles) has been closed due to a recent arson fire. Donations are being accepted to help renovation of the museum that opened on Dec. 13, 1997 (aaffmuseum.org/about/about/). Donations may be made through PayPal: tinyurl.com/2u8wwdrh. Digital content: aaffmuseum.org/our-stories. 213-744-1730. Email: aaffmuseumla@gmail.com. Up-to-date news on Facebook: facebook.com/AAFFMUSEUM
Autry Museum of the American West: Special exhibit: “Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,” through June 2027 (theautry.org/creative-continuities). Ongoing exhibits: theautry.org/exhibitions. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $20; $15 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $9 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
California African American Museum: Special exhibits: “A New Song – Langston Hughes in the West,” to Sept. 13 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/a-new-song-langston-hughes-in-the-west). “Free and Queer – Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation,” through Feb. 28, 2027 (details about the special exhibit: tinyurl.com/wzthz2e7). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday (caamuseum.org/visit/hours-directions). Free admission. Parking $20 before 5 p.m., $24 after 5 p.m. (parking lot entrance at West 39th and South Figueroa streets. Museum location, corner of Exposition Boulevard and South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. facebook.com/CAAMinLA/. caamuseum.org
The Getty Center: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required (tinyurl.com/yu6fsv3s). Parking $25 (getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation/). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. getty.edu
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Special exhibit: “Unearthed – Raw Beauty,” an exhibit of mineral specimens displayed in their natural and uncut form, through April 18, 2027 (nhm.org/unearthed-rare-mineral-exhibition). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission: $18, $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special museum exhibits include “A Fast and Furious Legacy – 25 Years of Automotive Icons,” petersen.org/exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission $22; $20 ages 62 and older; $13 ages 12-17; $12 ages 4-11 (a valid ID is required for ages 12 and older; also, vault access tickets are, respectively by age groups, $51; $45; $42; $25; petersen.org/tickets). Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. petersen.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website for hours; subject to change). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. 818-616-4083. facebook.com/valleyrelics. valleyrelicsmuseum.org
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