A child jumps into the swim lagoon as families and visitors enjoy a summer day at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center in Lake View Terrace, California, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area:
Today
Vroman’s Bookstore: Shannon Algeo discusses and signs “The Power in Your Hands — Liberate Yourself from Attachment to Technology,” 7 p.m. July 16. Upcoming: Michael Elias discusses and signs “Bender’s L.A.,” 7 p.m. July 17. Local Author Day: Esma Ali (“Was Jesus a Narcissist? – A Muslim’s Defense of Jesus”) and Kimberly Lee (“Have You Seen Him”), sign their books, 4 p.m. Alicia Upano discusses and signs “Everything to the Sea,” 7 p.m. July 20. Niki Elliott, PhD, discusses and signs “Heart Centered Connections – Seven Essential Skills for Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive,” 7 p.m. July 21 (RSVP). 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Friday
International Gem and Jewelry Show: The three-day event opens, noon-6 p.m. July 17; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 18, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 19 (no entry after 4 p.m. on Sunday). No children age 8 and younger are allowed. Admission $6 online; $8 at the door (cash-only). Tickets are good for all three days. Pasadena Convention Center, Hall B, 300 E. Green St. intergem.com/events/upcoming-shows/pasadena-ca-jewelry-show-july-17-19-2026
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck event, 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 the food truck event and farmers market are on Fridays. 818-368-3235. granadachamber.com/
Sounds of LA County – NextfestLA: Free summer concert series with local bands and musicians (soundsoflacounty.com/about). Selenamos, 6 p.m. at Adventure Park (10130 Gunn Ave., Whittier; 562-698-7645). Upcoming: Indie Pop Party with Molly Moore and Friends, 6 p.m. July 18 at William Steinmetz Park (1545 S. Stimson Ave., Hacienda Heights; 626-216-6486). Find other concerts through Aug. 29 (concerts are held Thursday-Friday-Saturday) at Los Angeles County parks. Lineups are announced every Monday-Wednesday. Details also on Facebook: tinyurl.com/4m8dpm4v. Schedule and parks: soundsoflacounty.com/schedule
City of San Fernando – Movies in the Park: Family fun activity before the movie, 6:30 p.m., followed by “Finding Dory” (2016), between 7 and 7:15 p.m. July 17. Free. Bring a blanket or a beach chair for seating. Check the website for movies on July 24 (at Pioneer Park) and July 31 at Las Palmas). Las Palmas Park, 505 S. Huntington St. Recreation and Community Services Department, 818-898-1290. sanfernando.gov/Parks-Recreation/Events/Movies-in-the-Park
Saturday
Petersen Automotive Museum: Opening special exhibit: “World’s Fastest — A Timeline of Record-Setting Automobiles,” through Aug. 22, 2027. Also, “World Class — 100 Years of Mercedes-Benz,” through April 25, 2027. Ongoing special museum exhibits: 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
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Henry Dominguez signs two books, “The Cellini of Chrome — The Story of George W. Walker” and “The Last Days of Henry Ford,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 18. Pre-order signed books from the website. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Downtown Burbank: The two-day event offers a mix of activities and experiences, noon-8 p.m. July 18 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 19. Tickets required. Among the special events: viewing party and concert with Loud Luxury, July 18; viewing party and Bebe Rexha concert, July 19. Also, special event tickets for a VIP Culinary Experience hosted by Geoffrey Zakarian (both days). Details and to purchase tickets: fanzone.dtnbur.com/
Summer of Soccer Viewing Party – Glendale: Match viewing France vs England, 1:30-4:30 p.m. July 18 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Third Place Bronze. Free. Artsakh Paseo, 125 N. Artsakh Ave. 818-548-2005. facebook.com/ChooseGlendale. chooseglendaleca.com/summerofsoccer
Seoul International Park – 2026 FIFA World Cup Third Place Match: Viewing, France vs England, 2 p.m. July 18 for the Bronze. Watch the game on a large LED screen. Bring a lawn chair/blanket for seating and a picnic. Free. 3250 San Marino St., Los Angeles. kickit.lacity.gov
Whitsett Sports Complex – 2026 FIFA World Cup Third Place Match: Viewing, France vs England, 2 p.m. July 18 for the Bronze. Watch the game on a large LED screen. Bring a lawn chair/blanket for seating and a picnic. Free. 12445 Vanowen St., North Hollywood. kickit.lacity.gov
Mexodus: An off-Broadway musical, created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, about a man using the “Underground Railroad” to go south into Mexico, 2 and 8 p.m. July 18. Show also runs 2 p.m. July 19; 8 p.m. July 22; 7 p.m. July 23; dates through Aug. 2. Check the website for ticket prices. Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave. 626-356-7529. mexodusmusical.com. pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/mexodus/
Street Food Cinema: A screening of “Jurassic Park” (1993) and a Drone Show Finale, July 18. Doors open, 6 p.m.; the Band Featherborn, 6:45 p.m; movie, 8:30 p.m. MC: Jay Flats. Bring your own picnic or see the food truck lineup. Frequently asked questions: streetfoodcinema.com/faq. See the website for ticket prices. Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. Updates: facebook.com/stfoodcinema. Tickets for this event and schedule of upcoming events: streetfoodcinema.com
Concerts in the Park – City of Santa Clarita: The 36th annual summer series of free-to-attend live music kicks off with FABBA, an ABBA tribune, 7 p.m. July 18. Food trucks, 5 p.m. Upcoming: RagDolls, an Aerosmith tribute, July 25; Gold Rush Country, top 40 country hits, Aug. 1. Check the website for Saturday concerts through Aug. 29. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. santaclarita.gov/concerts
Waiting in the Wings: The play by Noel Coward, opens 7:30 p.m. July 18. Show runs 7:30 p.m. July 26; dates through Oct. 3. Check the website for ticket prices; general admission seats on the mezzanine are unassigned; orchestra level are assigned seats. Parking $10 in the lot (limited spots); or free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/waiting-in-the-wings/
Sunday
Lanark Park – 2026 FIFA World Cup Final: Match viewing, Argentina vs Spain, noon on July 19. Watch the game on a giant LED screen. Bring a lawn chair/blanket for seating and a picnic. Free. 21816 Lanark St. (at Topanga Canyon Boulevard), Canoga Park. 818-774-4330. kickit.lacity.gov
FIFA 2026 World Cup Final: Match viewing, Argentina vs Spain, noon on July 19 at free locations including El Sereno Recreation Center (4721 Klamath St., El Sereno). kickit.lacity.gov/
Treasure Island: The novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted by Ellen Geer, 3:30 p.m. July 19. Show runs 3:30 p.m. July 26; other dates through Oct. 3. Check the website for ticket prices; general admission seats on the mezzanine are unassigned; orchestra level are assigned seats. Parking $10 in the lot (limited spots); or free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/treasure-island
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Ridin’ the Storm Out, an REO Speedwagon tribute band, and emerging artist Raised on TV, July 19. Concerts begin with the emerging artist at 5:30 p.m., and followed by headliner, 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Bring a picnic; or purchase from food trucks. Check the website for VIP seat options. Parking structure ($20 plus fee online; $20 cash-only in-person. Upcoming: Abbey Road, a tribute to the Beatles, and emerging artist Sanford Street, July 26. Sunday concerts run through Aug. 23. 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. at Califa Street, Woodland Hills. 818-704-1358. valleycultural.org
Romeo and Juliet: The play by William Shakespeare, set in the Gilded Age of NYC, 7:30 p.m. July 19. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 7, 13, 22, 28; dates through Sept. 26. Check the website for ticket prices; general admission seats on the mezzanine are unassigned; orchestra level are assigned seats. Parking $10 in the lot (limited spots); or free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/romeo-and-juliet
Monday
American Revolution Experience – America 250 Traveling Exhibit: The Revolutionary War exhibit opens 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through July 26. Free admission. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust collaborated to create the exhibit. The California District VIII Chapters of the DAR host the presentation. Location, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23838 Kittridge St., West Hills. www.battlefields.org/ontour
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Closed on Wednesday. Tickets: lacma.org/tickets. Exhibits: lacma.org/art/exhibitions/current. Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. facebook.com/LACMA. lacma.org
Tuesday
The Getty Center: New: “Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions,” includes charcoal drawings, lithographs and pastels from the Getty’s collection, through Oct. 18 (getty.edu/exhibitions/odilon-redon). 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; $15 after 3 p.m.; free after 5 p.m. (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 museum hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday, as well as 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays (check the website for hours; subject to change). 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
Thursday
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The “America 250” exhibit celebrates 250 years of the United States with artwork, letters and historical objects including William J. Stone’s engraving of the Declaration of Independence, through Sept. 20, 2026 (reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/america-250). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on some holidays). Timed admission. Tickets $32.45; $29.45 ages 62 and older; $25.45, ages 11-17; $22.45 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger (prices include ticket fee). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4066. facebook.com/RonaldReagan. reaganfoundation.org/library-museum
Descanso Gardens: “What’s in Bloom (depending on the weather): descansogardens.org/gardens-and-collections/whats-in-bloom/. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Tickets purchased in advanced are required. 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
July 24
LA Indie Book Crawl: The inaugural event, July 24-26, includes the children’s bookstore Once Upon a Time, celebrating its 60th anniversary year (2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose). The 13 participating independent bookstores and details: laindiebookcrawl.com/copy-of-stores-hours
Sounds of LA County – Nextfest LA: An evening of country music, curated by Kelsey Aloise (aka DJ Short Shorts), with music by Pio Gabriel, Adrian Garzan, Maurice Smith and the Magnolia Outlaws, 6 p.m. The event also includes country 2-step lessons. Free, but make a reservation. Part of Los Angeles County’s free summer concert series with local bands and musicians (soundsoflacounty.com/about). Also, find other concerts through Aug. 29 (concerts are held Thursday-Friday-Saturday) at Los Angeles County parks here: soundsoflacounty.com. El Cariso Community Regional Park, 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar. 818-367-5043. RSVP: tinyurl.com/3kv5n54h
UPCOMING
Graveyard Cinema – San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Watch cult film, Edward D. Wood’s “Plan 9 from Outer Space” (1958), on July 25. Doors open, 6 p.m. (vendor sales, raffles and popcorn); movie begins when dark. Limited parking in the neighborhood. Bring a low-back lawn chair for seating. Closed-toed shoes recommended. No alcohol or dogs allowed. Ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets $23.18 adults; $12.51 ages 6-17; free for ages 5 and younger. Purchase on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/49bn7an2 or at the door. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. facebook.com/SFVHS/
Fritz Coleman: “Unassisted Residency” comedy show, 3 p.m. July 26. Tickets $46; see the cocktail seating for two option. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/. elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html
Glendora Genealogical Group: Meeting begins with a professional genealogist presentation “Midwest Archives — Worthy of More Than a Flyover,” at 6 p.m., followed by “Eliphalet Thorpe — Patriot and Privateer,” at 7 p.m. July 28. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Show runs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 19, 27; other dates through Oct. 10. Check the website for ticket prices; general admission seats on the mezzanine are unassigned; orchestra level are assigned seats. Parking $10 in the lot (limited spots); or free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream
ONGOING
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. 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. 7248 Owensmouth Ave. (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. 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the certified market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 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. Location, parking lot at 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. thevineyards.com/event/weekly-farmers-market-93
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/
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/
Autry Museum of the American West: 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: Exhibits: “A New Song – Langston Hughes in the West,” through Sept. 13 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/a-new-song-langston-hughes-in-the-west). “Willie Birch – Stories to Tell,” through Oct. 21 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/willie-birch-stories-to-tell). “Free and Queer – Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation,” through Feb. 28, 2027 (details 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. (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
California Science Center: “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition,” through Sept. 7 (californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/mummies-of-the-world-the-exhibition). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center’s permanent galleries, but there is a charge for special exhibits. Admission to the “Mummies of the World” exhibit: $27.95 (ages 18-64); $23.95 (ages 65 and older and students ages 13-17); $19.95 (ages 3-12). Timed tickets are required for special exhibits, and also the Imax Theater (californiasciencecenter.org/visit). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. facebook.com/CaliforniaScienceCenter
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Special exhibit: “Wild Kratts: Creature Powers,” through Sept. 13 (discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/wild-kratts-creature-power). The museum has an Eco-Adventure Carousel with 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 $26 ages 15-61; $22 ages 62 and older; $21 ages 3-14 (weekend admission prices; lower admission prices during weekdays; admission varies by date). Parking lot: From Osborne Street, enter through Dronfield Avenue (free parking). Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. discoverycube.org/los-angeles/visit/
Convergence – Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent: Forest Lawn Museum — Glendale presents artwork from more than 20 artists. Exhibit runs through Aug. 9. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Exhibit is part of the 2026 Hyper SoCal programming (brandlibrary.org/hyper-socal). 1712 S. Glendale Ave. 323-340-4782. Email: museum@forestlawn.com forestlawn.com/museum. forestlawn.com/exhibits/convergence-contemporary-artists-of-armenian-descent/
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: “Butterfly Pavilion,” see the seasonal outdoor exhibit 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). 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
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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