The permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The California Science Center announced that construction of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is complete. With building construction finished, the installation of historic artifacts and interactive exhibits
is well underway. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of what’s going on in the San Fernando Valley and around Los Angeles this week.
Today
American Red Cross Blood Drive: A call for blood donations, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 12. Van Nuys Branch Library, community room, 6250 Sylmar Ave. 818-756-8453. lapl.org/events/american-red-cross-blood-drive-van-nuys-library-receive-10-amazon-gift-card
Circus Vargas – Masquerade!: Thrills and chills are expected at the circus, 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Also, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13; 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14; 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15; 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Ticket prices vary by seats selected (tickets.circusvargas.com/events/48). Location, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. circusvargas.com
Friday
California Science Center: The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opens with the space shuttle Endeavour on permanent display (californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/air-and-space). A timed ticket to view the Endeavour is required ($4 service fee); also, a timed ticket to ride up the Launch Tower, $10 per person (making a reservation in advance for both is advised). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center’s permanent galleries; a charge for special exhibits. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. facebook.com/CaliforniaScienceCenter. californiasciencecenter.org/visit
Hollywood and the Holidays: Author and radio reporter Manny Pacheco discusses how the Hollywood film industry has portrayed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day and the actors who are associated with those holidays through movies and television shows, 2 p.m. Nov. 13. Van Nuys Branch Library, community room, 6250 Sylmar Ave. 818-756-8453. lapl.org/branches/van-nuys
Granada Hills Grubfest: Food truck event, 5-10 p.m. Friday. Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues. 818-368-3235. granadachamber.com/food-trucks
Granada Hills Farmers Night Market: The certified market, 6-10 p.m. Fridays. Chatsworth Street at Yarmouth Avenue. 818-298-9790. granadachamber.com/56292-2. Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce, 818-368-3235. granadachamber.com
Diesel, A Bookstore: Jordan Howlett discusses “Come Here and Cook,” 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Purchase a copy of the book (signed) in advance to reserve a seat in the courtyard (seating is limited). Location, Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. facebook.com/dieselbrentwood. dieselbookstore.com
Saturday
Artazan Handcraft Market: Shop for fine art, ceramics and glass, clothing, jewelry, household decor, and specialty foods, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14-15. Tickets in advance $8; $10 at the door; free for ages 17 and younger. Pasadena Convention Center, 1300 E. Green St., Pasadena. artazan.com/pasadena.php
Culinary Historians of Southern California: Author and historian Jim Chevallier discusses “Medieval Food Before ‘Medieval Food,’” 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14. The talk is followed by a theme reception. Free but make a reservation on Eventbrite to attend: tinyurl.com/3mdz9ajz. Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. chsocal.org. facebook.com/chsocal
Berman Ceramic Arts Sale and Open House: Holiday sale of functional items and decorative art and sculpture, and meet the artists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15. 5622 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-766-4618. facebook.com/bermanceramics. bermanceramicarts.com
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Bill Schwartz presents and signs “Porsche Rebels – Legends Reborn as Restomods” and “Cars Reimagined – Restomods – The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
Friends of the Platt Branch Library piano concert: Hyewon Chang will announce her program selections, 1 p.m. Nov. 14. Location, community room, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. plattlibrary.org
Sunday
CicLAvia Pasadena: The people-powered event returns to Pasadena after 11 years for the public to enjoy a 2.7-mile, car-free route, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15. The event is made for bicycling, jogging, running, skateboarding, roller skating, skipping, strolling, walking. All ages and free to attend. It’s not a race, and you may start and stop wherever you want. Two hubs: Memorial Park (145 N. Raymond Ave.) and the Colorado hub (1778 E. Colorado Blvd.). Rain or shine. Also, ciclavia.org/safety/#rules-of-the-route. Check the website for deals at businesses along the way. Route: Colorado Boulevard (Pasadena Avenue to Allen Avenue) and Raymond Avenue (Pacific Alley to Dayton Street). CicLAvia facts: ciclavia.org/faq. facebook.com/ciclavia. Details and a map: ciclavia.org/events/pasadena-2026-11/
Salastina: Meredith Crawford (viola), Cristina Montes Mateo (harp), Ben Smolen (flute) perform chamber music by Arnold Bax, Jean Cras Debussy, Faure, and Nino Rota, 11 a.m. Nov. 15. Tickets $45; $10 students; or $10 livestream-only. Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Barrett Hall, 100 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena. facebook.com/Salastinala. salastina.org
Monday
Spider Pavilion – Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Learn about spiders at the museum’s outdoor, open-air structure that houses 10-15 species of spiders (mostly orb spiders), through Dec. 6. Plan a visit to the Spider Pavilion in advance as admission is by a reserved time slot (and for 30-minutes); $10 (must also purchase a museum admission). 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. facebook.com/nhmla. nhm.org/experience-nhm/exhibitions-natural-history-museum/spider-pavilion
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits, “Home of the Future, 1925-1985: Designing Domestic Utopia” and “The Kitchen and Its Discontents,” both through March 14, 2027. 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
Diesel, A Bookstore: Bonnie Garmus discusses and signs “Peck & Peck,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Purchase a copy of the book to reserve a seat in the courtyard (seating is limited). Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. facebook.com/dieselbrentwood. dieselbookstore.com
Tuesday
Southern California Garden Club – The Magic of Mulch and Why Fall Is For Planting: Gisele Schoniger, organic gardening educator for Kellogg Garden Products, discusses the topic, 11 a.m. Nov. 17. Prior to the program: a plant market and country store, both for fundraising plus a plant specimen display, 9:30 a.m.; business meeting, 10 a.m.; club member Robin Pokorski discusses the Blue Star Memorial Markers the club has dedicated over the years, 10:25 a.m.; guest speaker presentation at 11 a.m. Bring your own lunch, noon. Club meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month, September-June. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. socalgardenclub.org/meetings. socalgardenclub.org and facebook.com/southerncaliforniagardenclub
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane with a new hours schedule. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays. Also, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays; and Saturdays-Sundays (always call ahead before you go to confirm hours). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. 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
Wednesday
An Evening of Alton Brown: 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets $58.50 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/an-evening-of-alton-brown
Vroman’s Bookstore: Matt O’Hara discusses and signs “The Flying Death – Poison, Plunder, and the Quest for a Miracle Medicine in the Amazon,” 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Thursday
Encore Adult Education Program – Los Angeles Pierce College: Ages 50 years and older are invited to enroll now for in-person and online classes for 2027 Winter session (Jan. 4-Feb. 6) and Spring (Feb. 8-May 29). Registration is ongoing and students may join anytime if there is an opening available. Free classes. Enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue for parking. Location, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Encore office, 818-710-2561. Email, lapc-encore@laccd.edu. Class listings: lapc.edu/encore
Tree Lighting Celebration at The Vineyards at Porter Ranch: Holiday event, 6 p.m. Nov. 19. Location, corner of Rinaldi Street and Porter Ranch Drive. facebook.com/TheVineyardsLA. thevineyards.com/events
Nov. 20
LA Auto Show: Enjoy hours of comparison shopping, the opportunity for test drives and rides, plus check out automotive brands, Nov. 20-29. Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 20-21; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 22; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 23-25; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day); 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 27-28; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 29. Check admission prices on the website — including the “Any Day” ticket; early entry admission; VIP guided tours, and other special admission tickets: tinyurl.com/5bx7cc8z. No tickets sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased online. Facts: laautoshow.com/know-before-you-go/#faq. Also, updates and suggestions on how to get there: laautoshow.com/know-before-you-go. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. laautoshow.com
Enchant Christmas – Santa Anita Park: The Christmas event features the “world’s largest Christmas light maze,” an ice skating trail (an add-on price), Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, theme nights, and shopping for gifts, Nov. 20-Dec. 27. Check the website for timed tickets. Location, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. facebook.com/enchantlosangeles. enchantchristmas.com/los-angeles
Circus Vargas – Masquerade! – Lakewood: Thrills and chills are expected at the circus, opens 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Show runs 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21; 12:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Nov. 22; dates through Nov. 30. Ticket prices vary by seats selected (tickets.circusvargas.com/events/49). Lakewood Center Mall, 500 Lakewood Center Mall. circusvargas.com
UPCOMING
Best Friends Super Pet Adoption: Cats and dogs available for adoption, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21-22. Make a reservation online for early entry, 10 a.m., for a first look at pets. All dog adoption fees are under $350; all adoption fees for cats are waived. Event includes children’s activities, giveaways, and vendors. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. facebook.com/groups/bfasla2. bestfriends.org/lasuper
Third@First Concert Series – Echoes of Japan: Pianist Junko Ueno Garrett performs a program “From Anime Dreams to J-Pop Hits and Classics” with music by Ado, Joe Hisaishi, RADWIMPS, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Hikaru Utada, Yoasobi, and Takashi Yoshimatsu, 4 p.m. Nov. 21 (thirdatfirst.org/2026-2027). Free admission/donation. Parking is on Green Street. First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-796-0157. junkopiano.com. thirdatfirst.org
Diavolo – Architecture in Motion: Perform “Escape,” 8 p.m. Nov. 21 and 3 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets $49 and up. The Soraya, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. facebook.com/TheSorayaStage. thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/diavolo-escape-2
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 22. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. No market in December). Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/
Enchanted – Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens: An interactive, approximately 1-mile walk, through a display of lights, opens Nov. 22. Event is rain or shine through Jan. 9, 2027. Purchase of a timed-ticket in advance is required for admission (time frame, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; no tickets sold at the door). Admission $29 and up; $19 ages 2-12 (age 1 and younger are free but must also have a ticket). Tickets are not refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Frequently asked questions: descansogardens.org/enchanted-faqs. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. Details and purchase tickets: descansogardens.org/enchanted/
Glendora Genealogical Group: Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 24 with an “AI” webinar on “Translating and Transcription Documents,” followed at 7 p.m. when a professional genealogist presents “Indexing Errors — How to Find Records When You Can’t Find Records.” Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.
Fritz Coleman: “Unassisted Residency” comedy show, 3 p.m. Nov. 29. Tickets $46. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com. elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html
The Carpenters Songbook – A Live Celebration: Broadway in Thousand Oaks presents the theatrical production, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Tickets $66.70 and up. Bank of American Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. facebook.com/BroadwayInThousandOaks. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/the-carpeters-songbook-a-live-celebration
Twilight in Concert: Tickets are already on sale to experience the 2008 film with live music, 2 and 7 p.m. March 21, 2027 (doors open one-hour before each screening). twilightinconcert.com/#faq. Tickets $53 and up. The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. In addition, Southern California dates include March 18 (Riverside) and March 19 (Costa Mesa); check the website for other locations in California. twilightinconcert.com/
ONGOING
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Old Town Newhall Library, parking lot, 24500 Main St. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket
NoHo Farmers 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: 9 a.m.-2:30 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: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration’s 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
Valencia Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays. Location, 27426 Navigation Ave., Valencia (The Porch, on the corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and Navigation Avenue). 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. Details: scvfarmersmarkets.com/locations/valencia
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/
Canyon Country Farmers Market: 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, parking lot, 18410 Sierra Highway. 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: Special exhibits, “Reggie Burrows Hodges: A Theater of Miracles,” through Feb. 28, 2027 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/reggie-burrows-hodges-a-theater-of-miracles), and “Sinners: Sounds That Summon,” that include items from the 2025 film, through March 14, 2027 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/sinners-sounds-that-summon). 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
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; $15 after 3 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
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Find out what time slots are available to explore the newest museum in Exposition Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Admission: $25 ages 18-64; $21 ages 65 and up; free for ages 17 and younger (however a timed ticket reservation is required). Details and tickets here: lucasmuseum.org/plan-your-visit. Location, One Lucas Plaza, Los Angeles. lucasmuseum.org
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Museum hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, as well as 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays (check the website for hours; subject to change). Free admission; donations appreciated. 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org
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