Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
The Canyon: Pictures of You, a tribute to the music of the Cure, 8 p.m., followed by Mystified, a tribute to INXS, 9:15 p.m. Opening set by Roy Maclean, April 30. Doors, 6 p.m. Tickets $20 plus fees; table tickets require a dinner purchase (you must arrive by 7 p.m.). Two drink minimum for all tickets. Frequently asked questions: wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/faq/. Location, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/inxs-tribute-by-mystified-the-cure-tribute-by-pictures-of-you/
Friday
San Fernando Valley Writers – a branch of the California Writers Club: Author Gary Zelinski (“A Walk Among Heroes – Searching for America’s Better Angels” and “Aim High – A Love Story”) gives a talk “From Writer to Author,” 1 p.m. May 2. The program also available on a Zoom call. For Zoom: register and pay $10 for the link by noon May 1 on the website (cwc-sfv.org). In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. garyzelinski.com. cwc-sfv.org/
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Special exhibit: “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – The Exhibit,” (discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/mickey-mouse-clubhouse/), through May 10 (extended). Also, reserve admission for the May 2-3 “Mickey and Friends ‘Hot Diggity Dog Dance Party for Pluto’” event. 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
Valley Asian and Pacific Islander Cultural Festival and Food Fair: 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. 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
Quilting in the Valley – Peace by Piece Quilt Show and Boutique: The San Fernando Valley Quilt Association and the Valley Quiltmakers Guild hold the event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2. Admission $10. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. sfvqa.net/. valleyquiltmakersguild.com/
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. 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
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Rodrigo Gaya Villar presents his book “Vochos Unidos – An Automotive Travelogue through Mexico,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/
San Fernando Valley Writers – a branch of the California Writers Club: Author Gary Zelinski (“A Walk Among Heroes – Searching for America’s Better Angels” and “Aim High – A Love Story”) gives a talk “From Writer to Author,” 1 p.m. May 2. The program also available on a Zoom call. For Zoom: register and pay $10 for the link by noon May 1 on the website (cwc-sfv.org). In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. garyzelinski.com. cwc-sfv.org/
Darrell Mitchell – Artist Speaker Series at Museum of the San Fernando Valley: The artist and author gives a talk about his books “The Art of Healing – A 12-Week Creative Wellness Journey” and “Dream Big, Create Bold – Unleashing Your Inner Artist,” 4 p.m. May 2. Free admission; $10 donation suggested. Books will be available for purchase and book signing following the program. Reservations requested by phone or email. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org. facebook.com/dmthepoet. Event details: tinyurl.com/4cncuurz
Movie in the Park: The evening begins with vendor booths, 6 p.m., 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 Boeckmann Park, 11930 Mason Ave., Porter Ranch. See the flyer on the LA City Council District 12 newsletter: tinyurl.com/yek6y226
Altar Boyz: The musical comedy about a boy band on the last night of their “Raise the Praise” tour, by Gary Adler, Kevin Del Aguila and Michael P. Walker, opens 7:30 p.m. Show runs 7:30 p.m. May 3, 9-10 and 16. Tickets $21.50 for opening and closing night if purchased by May 1; $26.50. Charles Stewart Howard Playhouse, Harter Hall, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. 818-835-0612. facebook.com/WHCTheatre/. cshplayhouse.org
Sunday
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-82
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/
Smorgasburg Los Angeles – Miche de Mayo: Taco and michelada “crawl,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3. Free admission. No pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com. See the Facebook post on April 22: facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/
Plaza Mexico Cinco de Mayo: The dining and shopping plaza presents an event that celebrates the culture of Mexico, 2-10 p.m. May 3. Register in advance for giveaways: plazamexico.com/events-1/cinco-de-mayo-festival-at-plaza-mexico-music-food-culture. Plaza Mexico, courtyard, 3100 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood. plazamexico.com
Monday
Descanso Gardens: “What’s in Bloom in May” (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/
Wednesday
San Fernando Valley Chapter of the National Active Retired Federal Employees Association: The public is invited to the group’s monthly meeting — Chapter 61 of the association — lunch at 11:30 a.m. (your choice of menu item and on-your-own-payment), and followed by a business meeting, 12:30 p.m. May 6. Lulu’s Restaurant, 16900 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys. David Rittenberg, 818-901-8331.
Community Litter Pick-Up on 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/
Thursday
Los Angeles County Fair: The fair’s theme in 2026 is “Play Your Way,” opening May 7 through May 31. 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/
UPCOMING
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 dates 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
Fritz Coleman: “Unassisted Residency” comedy show, 3 p.m. May 31. Tickets $46 and up. Also, 3 p.m. July 26, Aug. 30. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/. elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html
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
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
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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