{"id":527330,"date":"2026-11-12T15:08:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T15:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/527330\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T15:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T15:08:08","slug":"things-to-do-in-the-san-fernando-valley-la-area-nov-12-20-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/527330\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Nov. 12-20 \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"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 exhibitsis well underway. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News\/SCNG)\" width=\"4000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/LDN-Z-ENDEAVOUR-TIX-1015-09.jpg\" \/>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<br \/>\nis well underway.  (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News\/SCNG)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here is a sampling of what\u2019s going on in the San Fernando Valley and around Los Angeles this week.<\/p>\n<p>Today<\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/lapl.org\/events\/american-red-cross-blood-drive-van-nuys-library-receive-10-amazon-gift-card\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lapl.org\/events\/american-red-cross-blood-drive-van-nuys-library-receive-10-amazon-gift-card<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Circus Vargas \u2013 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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/tickets.circusvargas.com\/events\/48\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tickets.circusvargas.com\/events\/48<\/a>). Location, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. <a href=\"http:\/\/circusvargas.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">circusvargas.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday<\/p>\n<p>California Science Center: The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opens with the space shuttle Endeavour on permanent display (<a href=\"http:\/\/californiasciencecenter.org\/exhibits\/air-and-space\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">californiasciencecenter.org\/exhibits\/air-and-space<\/a>). 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\u2019s permanent galleries; a charge for special exhibits. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/CaliforniaScienceCenter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/CaliforniaScienceCenter<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/californiasciencecenter.org\/visit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">californiasciencecenter.org\/visit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hollywood and the Holidays: Author and radio reporter Manny Pacheco discusses how the Hollywood film industry has portrayed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year\u2019s 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/lapl.org\/branches\/van-nuys\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lapl.org\/branches\/van-nuys<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Granada Hills Grubfest: Food truck event, 5-10 p.m. Friday. Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues. 818-368-3235. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadachamber.com\/food-trucks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">granadachamber.com\/food-trucks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Granada Hills Farmers Night Market: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 6-10 p.m. Fridays. Chatsworth Street at Yarmouth Avenue. 818-298-9790. <a href=\"http:\/\/granadachamber.com\/56292-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">granadachamber.com\/56292-2<\/a>. Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce, 818-368-3235. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadachamber.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">granadachamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Diesel, A Bookstore: Jordan Howlett discusses \u201cCome Here and Cook,\u201d 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/dieselbrentwood\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/dieselbrentwood<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/dieselbookstore.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dieselbookstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saturday<\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/artazan.com\/pasadena.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">artazan.com\/pasadena.php<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Culinary Historians of Southern California: Author and historian Jim Chevallier discusses \u201cMedieval Food Before \u2018Medieval Food,\u2019\u201d 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14. The talk is followed by a theme reception. Free but make a reservation on Eventbrite to attend: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3mdz9ajz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/3mdz9ajz<\/a>. Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/chsocal.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">chsocal.org<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/chsocal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/chsocal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/bermanceramics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/bermanceramics<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/bermanceramicarts.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bermanceramicarts.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Autobooks-Aerobooks: Bill Schwartz presents and signs \u201cPorsche Rebels \u2013 Legends Reborn as Restomods\u201d and \u201cCars Reimagined \u2013 Restomods \u2013 The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars,\u201d 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. <a href=\"http:\/\/autobooks-aerobooks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">autobooks-aerobooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/plattlibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">plattlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sunday<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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, <a href=\"http:\/\/ciclavia.org\/safety\/#rules-of-the-route\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ciclavia.org\/safety\/#rules-of-the-route<\/a>. 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/ciclavia.org\/faq\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ciclavia.org\/faq<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/ciclavia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/ciclavia<\/a>. Details and a map: <a href=\"http:\/\/ciclavia.org\/events\/pasadena-2026-11\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ciclavia.org\/events\/pasadena-2026-11\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/Salastinala\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/Salastinala<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/salastina.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">salastina.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monday<\/p>\n<p>Spider Pavilion \u2013 Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Learn about spiders at the museum\u2019s 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/nhmla\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/nhmla<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/nhm.org\/experience-nhm\/exhibitions-natural-history-museum\/spider-pavilion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nhm.org\/experience-nhm\/exhibitions-natural-history-museum\/spider-pavilion<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ongoing special exhibits, \u201cHome of the Future, 1925-1985: Designing Domestic Utopia\u201d and \u201cThe Kitchen and Its Discontents,\u201d 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/lacma.org\/tickets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lacma.org\/tickets<\/a>. Exhibits: <a href=\"http:\/\/lacma.org\/art\/exhibitions\/current\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lacma.org\/art\/exhibitions\/current<\/a>. Location, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/LACMA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/LACMA<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/lacma.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lacma.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Diesel, A Bookstore: Bonnie Garmus discusses and signs \u201cPeck &amp; Peck,\u201d 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Purchase a copy of the book to reserve a seat in the courtyard (seating is limited).\u00a0 Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/dieselbrentwood\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/dieselbrentwood<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/dieselbookstore.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dieselbookstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>Southern California Garden Club \u2013 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.socalgardenclub.org\/meetings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">socalgardenclub.org\/meetings<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.socalgardenclub.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">socalgardenclub.org<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/southerncaliforniagardenclub\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/southerncaliforniagardenclub<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/valleyrelics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/valleyrelics<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/valleyrelicsmuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valleyrelicsmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday<\/p>\n<p>An Evening of Alton Brown: 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets $58.50 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center,\u00a0 Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. <a href=\"http:\/\/bapacthousandoaks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bapacthousandoaks.com<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/bapacthousandoaks.com\/show-details\/an-evening-of-alton-brown\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bapacthousandoaks.com\/show-details\/an-evening-of-alton-brown<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vroman\u2019s Bookstore: Matt O\u2019Hara discusses and signs \u201cThe Flying Death \u2013 Poison, Plunder, and the Quest for a Miracle Medicine in the Amazon,\u201d 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. <a href=\"http:\/\/vromansbookstore.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vromansbookstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thursday<\/p>\n<p>Encore Adult Education Program \u2013 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/lapc.edu\/encore\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lapc.edu\/encore<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/TheVineyardsLA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/TheVineyardsLA<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/thevineyards.com\/events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thevineyards.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nov. 20<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2014 including the \u201cAny Day\u201d ticket; early entry admission; VIP guided tours, and other special admission tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5bx7cc8z\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/5bx7cc8z<\/a>. No tickets sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased online. Facts: <a href=\"http:\/\/laautoshow.com\/know-before-you-go\/#faq\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">laautoshow.com\/know-before-you-go\/#faq<\/a>. Also, updates and suggestions on how to get there: <a href=\"http:\/\/laautoshow.com\/know-before-you-go\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">laautoshow.com\/know-before-you-go<\/a>. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/laautoshow.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">laautoshow.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enchant Christmas \u2013 Santa Anita Park: The Christmas event features the \u201cworld\u2019s largest Christmas light maze,\u201d 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/enchantlosangeles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/enchantlosangeles<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/enchantchristmas.com\/los-angeles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">enchantchristmas.com\/los-angeles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Circus Vargas \u2013 Masquerade! \u2013 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 (<a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.circusvargas.com\/events\/49\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tickets.circusvargas.com\/events\/49<\/a>). Lakewood Center Mall, 500 Lakewood Center Mall. <a href=\"http:\/\/circusvargas.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">circusvargas.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>UPCOMING<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s activities, giveaways, and vendors. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/groups\/bfasla2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/groups\/bfasla2<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/bestfriends.org\/lasuper\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bestfriends.org\/lasuper<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Third@First Concert Series \u2013 Echoes of Japan: Pianist Junko Ueno Garrett performs a program \u201cFrom Anime Dreams to J-Pop Hits and Classics\u201d with music by Ado, Joe Hisaishi, RADWIMPS, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Hikaru Utada, Yoasobi, and Takashi Yoshimatsu, 4 p.m. Nov. 21 (<a href=\"http:\/\/thirdatfirst.org\/2026-2027\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thirdatfirst.org\/2026-2027<\/a>). Free admission\/donation. Parking is on Green Street. First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-796-0157. <a href=\"http:\/\/junkopiano.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">junkopiano.com<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thirdatfirst.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thirdatfirst.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Diavolo \u2013 Architecture in Motion: Perform \u201cEscape,\u201d 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheSorayaStage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/TheSorayaStage<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/thesoraya.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thesoraya.org<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/thesoraya.org\/whats-on\/en\/diavolo-escape-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thesoraya.org\/whats-on\/en\/diavolo-escape-2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TopangaVintageMarket\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/TopangaVintageMarket<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/topangavintagemarket.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">topangavintagemarket.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enchanted \u2013 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/descansogardens.org\/enchanted-faqs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">descansogardens.org\/enchanted-faqs<\/a>. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Ca\u00f1ada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. Details and purchase tickets: <a href=\"http:\/\/descansogardens.org\/enchanted\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">descansogardens.org\/enchanted\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Glendora Genealogical Group: Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 24 with an \u201cAI\u201d webinar on \u201cTranslating and Transcription Documents,\u201d followed at 7 p.m. when a professional genealogist presents \u201cIndexing Errors \u2014 How to Find Records When You Can\u2019t Find Records.\u201d Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.<\/p>\n<p>Fritz Coleman: \u201cUnassisted Residency\u201d comedy show, 3 p.m. Nov. 29. Tickets $46. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. <a href=\"http:\/\/elportaltheatre.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elportaltheatre.com<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/elportaltheatre.com\/fritzcoleman.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elportaltheatre.com\/fritzcoleman.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Carpenters Songbook \u2013 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/BroadwayInThousandOaks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/BroadwayInThousandOaks<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/bapacthousandoaks.com\/show-details\/the-carpeters-songbook-a-live-celebration\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bapacthousandoaks.com\/show-details\/the-carpeters-songbook-a-live-celebration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twilight in Concert: Tickets are already on sale to experience the 2008 film with live music, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/09006522A5EF6500\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/09006522CB089AF0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">7<\/a> p.m. March 21, 2027 (doors open one-hour before each screening). <a href=\"http:\/\/twilightinconcert.com\/#faq\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">twilightinconcert.com\/#faq<\/a>. 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/twilightinconcert.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">twilightinconcert.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ONGOING<\/p>\n<p>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: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NoHo Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. <a href=\"http:\/\/farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/canogafarmersmarket\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/canogafarmersmarket<\/a><\/p>\n<p>El Nido Farmers Market \u2013 Pacoima: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elnidofamilycenters.org\/farmers-market\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elnidofamilycenters.org\/farmers-market<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ybbchwbb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/ybbchwbb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration\u2019s 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onegeneration.org\/farmers-market\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">onegeneration.org\/farmers-market<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz<\/a>. Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/scvfarmersmarkets.com\/locations\/valencia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">scvfarmersmarkets.com\/locations\/valencia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/goodtimesfarmersmarket.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">goodtimesfarmersmarket.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\/visit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theautry.org\/visit<\/a>). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theautry.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>California African American Museum: Special exhibits, \u201cReggie Burrows Hodges: A Theater of Miracles,\u201d through Feb. 28, 2027 (<a href=\"http:\/\/caamuseum.org\/exhibitions\/2026\/reggie-burrows-hodges-a-theater-of-miracles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">caamuseum.org\/exhibitions\/2026\/reggie-burrows-hodges-a-theater-of-miracles<\/a>), and \u201cSinners: Sounds That Summon,\u201d that include items from the 2025 film, through March 14, 2027 (<a href=\"http:\/\/caamuseum.org\/exhibitions\/2026\/sinners-sounds-that-summon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">caamuseum.org\/exhibitions\/2026\/sinners-sounds-that-summon<\/a>). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday (<a href=\"http:\/\/caamuseum.org\/visit\/hours-directions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">caamuseum.org\/visit\/hours-directions<\/a>). 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/CAAMinLA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/CAAMinLA<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caamuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">caamuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yu6fsv3s\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/yu6fsv3s<\/a>). Parking $25; $15 after 3 p.m. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.getty.edu\/visit\/center\/parking-and-transportation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">getty.edu\/visit\/center\/parking-and-transportation\/<\/a>). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.getty.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">getty.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Find out what time slots are available to explore the newest <a href=\"https:\/\/lucasmuseum.org\/our-museum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">museum<\/a> 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/lucasmuseum.org\/plan-your-visit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lucasmuseum.org\/plan-your-visit<\/a>. Location, One Lucas Plaza, Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/lucasmuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lucasmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/themuseumsfvnow.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">themuseumsfvnow.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Send calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to be considered to handres@scng.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 \u00a0 The permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center in Los Angeles on&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":527331,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[5095,39024,647,9596,7,27731,5138,2241,23306,1472,1647,8616,584,13799,21179,22164,2646,48,24193,52,51,22251,47,137,50,49,6607,5140,100,7495,25567,12645,1977,27734,7611,5760,16188,8267,420,136,3306,27735,27736,24923,1226,22625],"class_list":["post-527330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-arcadia","tag-auto-show","tag-books","tag-burbank","tag-california","tag-canoga-park","tag-canyon-country","tag-comedy","tag-cooking","tag-dance","tag-downtown-los-angeles","tag-encino","tag-events","tag-gardening","tag-glendora","tag-granada-hills","tag-holidays","tag-la","tag-la-canada-flintridge","tag-la-headlines","tag-la-news","tag-lakewood","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-county","tag-los-angeles-headlines","tag-los-angeles-news","tag-museum","tag-newhall","tag-news","tag-north-hollywood","tag-northridge","tag-pacoima","tag-pasadena","tag-porter-ranch","tag-san-fernando-valley","tag-san-gabriel-valley","tag-santa-clarita","tag-santa-monica","tag-things-to-do","tag-top-stories","tag-valencia","tag-valley-glen","tag-valley-village","tag-van-nuys","tag-ventura-county","tag-woodland-hills"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/527330","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=527330"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/527330\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/527331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=527330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=527330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=527330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}