Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Aug. 14
Lisa Schulte’s Neon Art – Auction by Abell Auction Co.: The artist created new neon art that was requested by set decorators for use in films, television shows, music videos, and also for special events. In-person preview of the online-auction only, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 14-15 (location of preview, 13815 Saticoy St., Panorama City). The live online bidding for “Nights of Neon: The Lisa Schulte Collection” items begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 19. 310-858-3073. The catalog is online. Register to bid in advance on the link: https://www.abell.com/abell-x-nights-of-neon-the-lisa-schulte-collection/
Gr818ers – A Family Affair Festival: The 15th annual celebration begins with a “stream-a-thon” about the group’s past and present, 2-7 p.m. Aug. 14 on the Gr818ers’ YouTube Channel. The “Jam at the Taxco Theatre,” with solo performances — the top 16 of the theme open street dance styles dance battle —5-9 p.m. Aug. 15 ($15 admission at the Los Angeles Department Cultural Affairs theater; 7242 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park). The festival’s finale includes the top 8 finals of the open street dance styles battle, family activities, a car show, food and other vendors, and art workshops, 2-9 p.m. Aug. 16 (free admission; Lanark Park, 21816 Lanark St., Canoga Park). Background of the 2010 youth-founded group: awokefoundation.org/history-1. Details for each day of the festival on the flyers found here: www.facebook.com/TheGR818ERS/
Prosperity Market’s Black Business Scavenger Hunt: Take part in the 5th annual event to discover Black-owned businesses including art, beauty and wellness, beverages, bookstores, coffee and cafes, fashion, fitness, plants, restaurants and specialty food items, and services, through Aug. 24. More than 100 Black-owned businesses in the Los Angeles area are taking part. Participating businesses are on the “Treasure Map” on the website. To play and support, text #BBSH25 to 323-417-0465 to participate and earn points by texting the unique code for each business you visit. A finale market and winners of the scavenger hunt will be revealed on Aug. 31 at the California African American Museum (in Exposition Park) in Los Angeles. Prosperity Market was founded by Carmen Dianne and Kara Still. www.prosperitymarketla.com/. Details on the event: www.blackbusinessscavengerhunt.com/
Beach Eats – Marina del Rey: Food trucks, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 14 (details for trucks on this date: tinyurl.com/4pu5ssrr). Beach Eats runs every Thursday through October. Location 14101 Panay Way, Lot 11, Marina del Rey. Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors: https://beaches.lacounty.gov/beacheats/
Book Soup: Emma Sloley discusses and signs “The Island of Last Things,” 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Upcoming: Victor Suthammanont discusses and signs “Hollow Spaces,” 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Michael Chessler discusses and signs “Mess,” 7 p.m. Aug. 18. Len Leatherwood discusses and signs “Hope in a Time of Dying,” 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Nikki Nash discusses and signs her memoir “Collateral Stardust – Chasing Warren Beatty and Other Foolish Things,” 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Barry Mazor discusses and signs “Blood Harmony – The Every Brothers Story,” 7 p.m. Aug. 26. Shawn Levy discusses and signs “Clint – The Man and the Movies,” 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com/
Vroman’s Bookstore: Oliver Wang discusses and signs “Cruising J-Town – Japanese American Car Culture in Los Angeles,” 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Upcoming: Mariko Tamaki and Nicole Goux discuss and sign “This Place Kills Me,” 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Stephen Vittoria discusses and signs “Christina and the Whitefish,” 7 p.m. Aug. 21. Local Author Day: Jonathan Grimm presents and signs “The Future Poor – How Families and Communities Can Join Together to Survive the Looming Retirement Crisis,” 4 p.m. Aug. 24. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.facebook.com/vromansbookstore. vromansbookstore.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 and 27; 6 p.m. Sept. 1; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream/
Aug. 15
Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the market, 6-10 p.m. Fridays. Location, White Oak Avenue (at Chatsworth Street). 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/
Aug. 16
NoHo Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com
Wings Over Camarillo Air Show: The 44th event includes aerial performances, a classic car and motorcycle show, vintage and present-day military aircraft display, a STEM pavilion and a “Veterans Hangar,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 16-17. Air show performances begin at noon. All ticketing is online. Admission, for one day and plus fee $32; $20 for active military with ID; $10 ages 6-16 (details and to purchase general admission here: https://tickets.wingsovercamarillo.com/default.asp). General admission ticket holders need to bring a blanket or chairs for seating (no personal umbrellas or tents; also, the viewing area is at the “East Ramp” only). VIP Chalet tickets (seats and VIP parking) for Sunday, Aug. 17: $160; $80 ages 3-12 (see details and to purchase: tinyurl.com/yt7m76n4). No dogs or pets are allowed. Details on attending here: https://wingsovercamarillo.com/public-notice). Camarillo Airport, 555 Airport Way. visitcamarillo.com/wings-over-camarillo-air-show/. Updates: www.facebook.com/WingsOverCamarillo. www.wingsovercamarillo.com
Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. www.facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Nisei Week Japanese Festival: The 83rd festival with the theme Kansha (Gratitude) is 16-17 and events include special cultural activities, entertainment and exhibits throughout Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. Festival map: https://niseiweek.org/festival/#map. 213-687-7183. Email: info@niseiweek.org. niseiweek.org
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Lou Hart discusses and signs “The History of Lions Drag Strip – 1955-1972,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 16. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/
Nisei Week Plaza Festival and Beer Garden – Japanese American Cultural and Community Center: Two days with live entertainment, games, shopping, Japanese food, beer and sake, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 16-17. Free admission. In addition, a special “Taiko Gathering,” Aug. 17. Location, 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles. jaccc.org/. Schedule: jaccc.org/events/83rd-annual-nisei-week-jaccc/
Natsumatsuri Family Festival – Little Tokyo: The festival includes bon-odori dancing and taiko performances, storytime with author and race car driver Nadine Sachiko Hsu, summer theme crafts and origami, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 16. Free admission: janm.org/events. Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. www.janm.org/events/2025-08-16/2025-natsumatsuri-family-festival
Apartheid Years and Jews in South Africa: Ester Shifren, who was born in China and lived for 36 years in South Africa, discusses the topic, 1 p.m. Aug. 16. Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/ester-shifren-apartheid-and-jews-south-africa
Concerts in the Park – City of Santa Clarita: The series of summer concerts is celebrating its 35th year of free-to-attend live music. Always Adele, a tribute to Adele, 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Food trucks, 5 p.m. Upcoming: Blonde Ambition, a tribute to Madonna, Aug. 23; the Petty Breakers (a tribute to Tom Petty), Dustland Fairytale (a tribute to the Killers), and Dark Desert Highway (a tribute to the Eagles), Aug. 30. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Email: aeo@santaclarita.gov. santaclarita.gov/concerts
NoHo Summer Nights – Valley Cultural Foundation: It’s Britney Beep, a tribute to Britney Spears, with emerging artist Dogs Forever, 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Free admission. Bring a blanket of low-back lawn chair for seating. North Hollywood Recreation Center, 11455 Magnolia Blvd. (next to the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library). valleycultural.org. https://valleycultural.org/concerts-events/noho-summer-nights/
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: The musical, originally based on the French version of the fairy tale by Charles Perrault, with an updated book, 2013, by Douglas Carter Beane, 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 16. Show runs 2 p.m. Aug. 17; 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 23; 2 p.m. Aug. 24; 8 p.m. Aug. 29; 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 30. Tickets $24; $20 ages 62 and older; $15 students. Canyon Theater Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. 661-799-2702. www.facebook.com/canyontheatreguild/. www.canyontheatre.org/shows
Aug. 17
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the 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. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/
Much Ado About Nothing: The play by William Shakespeare, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 and 31; other dates through Sept. 13. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/much-ado-about-nothing/
Nisei Week Japanese LA Festival – Closing Ceremony and Street Ondo: Event, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 17. First Street (street closures, at 11:30 a.m., between Central Avenue and South San Pedro Street), Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. https://niseiweek.org/events/ondo-closing-ceremony/
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: DSB, a Journey tribute, and emerging artist, Velzy, Aug. 17. Emerging artists perform, 5:30-6:15, before the headliner. Concerts end at 8:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on the website). Food booths and food trucks. Free admission (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating). Or: $20 VIP seat (may be purchased at the concert; $35 VIP seat and paid parking (purchase in advance). Parking: $20 is cash-only at the parking structure on Califa Street; event parking begins at 4 p.m. (see the website’s Directions and Parking section for addresses and more information, valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts/). Upcoming: Locked Out of Heaven, a Bruno Mars Tribute, and emerging artist, Bella Brown and the Jealous Lovers, Aug. 24. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
Summer Concerts in the Park – Agoura Hills: Brandon Ragan Project, 6 p.m. Aug. 17. Free admission; suggested donation $2. Bring your own picnic or purchase from food vendors at the event. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Chumash Park, 5550 Meda Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 818-597-7361. Flyer: tinyurl.com/5cryjwcm
The Seagull: The play by Anton Chekhov, retold by Ellen Geer and set in 1970s Malibu, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Show runs 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28; other dates through Oct. 5. Tickets: upper tier (general seating), $32; $20 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; lower tier, assigned seats $48; $35 ages 62 and older and students; $15 ages 5-15; also, $60 premium seating. Parking $10 in the lot; or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/the-seagull-malibu/
UPCOMING
Saluting Our Firefighting Heroes – Breakfast with the Brave: A San Fernando Valley community-wide thank you to the Los Angeles Fire Department for keeping the Valley safe during the Jan. 2025 firestorms kicks off with a pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. Aug. 23. Emcee Sheba Turk introduces the ceremony that includes cultural presentations, high school band performances, and local elected guest speakers, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Disaster preparedness information booths. Free event. Van Nuys Fire Station 39, 14615 Oxnard St., Van Nuys. Updates: www.facebook.com/818Week/. Flyer: www.facebook.com/events/579348338520303
CineMalibu – Family-Friendly Outdoor Movie Series: Watch “Scooby Doo” (2002), at sunset Aug. 23. Malibu Library co-presents a theme activity one-hour before the movie. Free admission. Food options available for purchase or bring a picnic. Bring a blanket or low-back chair for seating. No alcohol allowed. Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. 310-317-1364. www.malibucity.org/335/Community-Services. www.malibucity.org/cinemalibu
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 24. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. The market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month (upcoming dates Sept. 28 and Oct. 26). Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/
My Favorite Murder Live!: Georgia Hardstack and Karen Kilgariff are on tour with their “original true crime comedy podcast,” 7 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Door line-up for early show, 6 p.m.; line-up for late show, 8:30 p.m. (no late seating). Tickets $76.90 (early show; check availability; $53.25 (late show). Shows will be filmed. Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. www.facebook.com/myfavoritemurder. myfavoritemurder.com/live
ONGOING
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Ongoing special: “Rescue Exhibition,” through Sept. 1 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/rescue-exhibition). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $20 ages 15-61; $18 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org
Roots of Cool – A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World: Descanso Gardens presents an indoor and outdoor multi-sensory exhibition from more than 12 artists that explores the role of trees, past and present, in Los Angeles. The exhibit, curated by Edith and Jolly de Guzman, runs through Oct. 12. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $5 ages 5-12. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays. Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required (tarpits.org/plan-your-visit/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County – Fierce! The Story of Cats: The international traveling exhibit, from the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in France, runs through Feb. 18 (this exhibit requires an add-on ticket price to the museum’s general admission; nhm.org/cats). Also, the “Butterfly Pavilion,” the seasonal outdoor exhibit runs through Aug. 24; reservations required by timed ticket (30-minute time slots; $10; must also purchase museum admission; details tinyurl.com/4asy4c62). 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. www.facebook.com/nhmla. nhmlac.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. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics. valleyrelicsmuseum.org
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