Wildlife Learning Center has two upcoming 'Sunset Safari' tours, Aug. 30 and Sept. 6, 2025. In the photo, black-tailed prairie dogs at the Wildlife Learning Center in Sylmar, CA, Friday, Aug 18, 2023. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Aug. 28
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: The special exhibit, “Rescue Exhibition,” runs through Sept. 1 at the museum (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
Black Restaurant Week Los Angeles: The 8th anniversary in Los Angeles to discover Black-owned bakeries, desserts, restaurants and food trucks continues, Aug. 28-Aug. 31. blackrestaurantweeks.com. blackrestaurantweeks.com/event/los-angeles-black-restaurant-week-2025/
Marinelli Bros. Circus – A New Experience: A “sister unit” of Circus Vargas brings the excitement, comedy and magic, 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Upcoming shows: 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29; also, 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30; 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31; 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 1; 7 p.m. Sept. 4; other hours and dates through Sept. 15. Ticket prices vary by age groups (11 and older for adult ticket; 60 and older for senior ticket; 2-10 for children’s price) and also, by arena location. Stonewood Center, 251 Stonewood St., Downey. marinellibroscircus.com/
Beach Eats – Marina del Rey: Food trucks, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 28 (details for trucks on this 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: beaches.lacounty.gov/beacheats/
Frank Sinatra tribute – Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Vaughn Suponatime, a Frank Sinatra impersonator, performs, 6 p.m. Aug. 28. Gates open, 5 p.m. for picnicking (bring your own picnic). Reservations required. The event is a fundraiser to support the museum. Free to attend/donations online or at the door, Museum of the San Fernando Valley, on the grounds at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Ave. (at Nordhoff Street), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. www.myfranktribute.com. themuseumsfvnow.org
Obscure Landmarks of the North Valley: San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents author Adam Papagan discussing the topic, 7 p.m. Aug. 28. A book signing follows 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. www.facebook.com/SFVHS/
Book Soup: Diane Kiesel discusses and signs “When Charlie Met Joan – The Tragedy of the Chaplin Trials and the Failings of American Law,” 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Upcoming: Karleigh Frisbie Brogan discusses and signs “Holding – A Memoir about Mothers, Drugs, and Other Comforts,” 7 p.m. Sept. 5. Melissa Locker discusses and signs “And After All – A Fan History of Oasis,” 3 p.m. Sept. 6. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com/
The Seagull – Malibu: The play by Anton Chekhov, retold by Ellen Geer and set in 1970s Malibu, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Upcoming shows: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6; 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/
Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma – Sarabande Africaine: 8 p.m. Aug. 28. Gates open, 6 p.m. Tickets $1 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. hollywoodbowl.com. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/4hna7dnr
Aug. 29
The 626 Night Market: The three-day event — “inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia” — offers a wide variety of food items and shopping, games and entertainment, 4-11 p.m. Aug. 29-31. Admission $5.90 in advance; $6.93 at the door; $9.99 multi-day pass; free for ages 3 and younger. No pets allowed. Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. 626nightmarket.com. www.626nightmarket.com/event-directory
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills 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); and the farmers market, 6-10 p.m. (on White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets) on Aug. 29; and continuing every Friday. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/. www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/. Farmers market information: www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/
Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour: Two nights, 8 p.m. Aug. 29 ($33 and up), and also 8 p.m. Aug. 30 ($42 and up). Gates opens, 6 p.m. for both dates. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. hollywoodbowl.com
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, 8 p.m. Aug. 29. Show runs 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. 30
NoHo Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.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: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Friends of the Studio City Library Book Sale: Gently-used books plus CDs and DVDs for sale, 9:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 30. Location, 12511 Moorpark St., Studio City. 818-755-7873. Details: www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-studio-city-library-book-sale
Leimert Park Jazz Festival: The 6th annual event, 12:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 30. The festival opens at 11:30 a.m. Entertainers: www.leimertparkjazzfestival.org/2025. Free admission or see suggested donation on the website. Also, VIP tickets $125. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, rooftop parking deck, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Baldwin Hills. FAQ: www.leimertparkjazzfestival.org/know-before-you-go. www.leimertparkjazzfestival.org/
Friends of the Lake View Terrace Library Book Sale: Used books for all ages to be sold, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 30. Location, 12002 Osborne St., Lake View Terrace. 818-890-7404. Details: www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-lake-view-terrace-library-book-sale-1
Wildlife Learning Center Sunset Safari Tours: A guided, group tour of animals at the center, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Reservations required in advance; confirm your time slot before arriving. Tours limited to 20. Admission $22.26 ages 16 and older; $20.14 ages 3-15 (price includes fees). Arrive at least 10-15 minutes before your confirmed time slot. Upcoming Sept. 6 (5, 5:30, 6:30 and 7 p.m.). The Wildlife Learning Center has been giving, since 2007, “displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals a home” (read more on the website). Location, 16027 Yarnell St., Sylmar. www.wildlifelearningcenter.org. Details and to purchase tickets: www.wildlifelearningcenter.org/sunsetsafari
City of San Fernando – 114th Birthday: A musical celebration includes performances by Mariachi Tesoro de San Fernando and headline concert by Susie Hansen Latin Band, plus tours of the historic Casa de Lopez Adobe, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Free admission. Food will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair for seating. Location, 1100 Pico St., San Fernando. 818-898-1290. Details: www.facebook.com/sfrecreation/
Concerts in the Park – City of Santa Clarita: The series of summer concerts, celebrating its 35th year of free-to-attend live music, closes out its season with the Petty Breakers (a tribute to Tom Petty), Dustland Fairytale (a tribute to the Killers), and Dark Desert Highway (a tribute to the Eagles), 7 p.m. Aug. 30. Food trucks, 5 p.m. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Email: aeo@santaclarita.gov. santaclarita.gov/concerts
Aug. 31
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. 818-282-5490. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/
Prosperity Market’s Black Business Scavenger Hunt Pop-Up: The event includes a pop-up market with more than 50 farmers and local vendors, the Prosperity Market’s mobile trailer (a farmers-market-on-wheels), family activities, a DJ, a wine garden, plus the winners of the scavenger hunt (Aug. 1-24) will be announced, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 31. Free to attend the finale pop-up event. The 5th annual “scavenger hunt” to discover Black-owned businesses included more than 100 Black-owned businesses in the Los Angeles area taking part. Prosperity Market was founded by Carmen Dianne and Kara Still. www.prosperitymarketla.com/. Location, California African American Museum (corner of Exposition Boulevard and South Figueroa Street; in Exposition Park) in Los Angeles. Parking $20 before 5 p.m.; use parking lot entrance at West 39th and South Figueroa streets). Details: www.blackbusinessscavengerhunt.com/
Dave Koz and Friends – Summer Horns: The “smooth summer jazz” concert includes performances by Regina Belle, Jonathan Butler, the Ohio Players and Kayla Waters, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Gates open, 4:30 p.m. Tickets $26 and up. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. hollywoodbowl.com. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/mryc6hs9
Much Ado About Nothing: The play by William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Upcoming shows: 3:30 p.m. Sept. 6; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 and 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/
Sept. 1
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 6 p.m. Sept. 1. Upcoming shows: 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/
Sept. 2
NBC’s America’s Got Talent: Be part of the audience, Sept. 2-3; 9-10; 16-17; and 23-24. Hosted by Terry Crews. Judges: Mel B, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara. Choose from two arrival options per taping day. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance: on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Americas_Got_Talent. Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Details and tickets: www.visitpasadena.com/events/americas-got-talent/
UPCOMING
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
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). 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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