TODAY
First Women of Hollywood: San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents author and film historian discussing the topic, 7 p.m. June 26. 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/
FRIDAY
Descanso Gardens: “What’s in Bloom” (depending on the weather): www.descansogardens.org/gardens-and-collections/whats-in-bloom/. Hours: 9-5 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. www.facebook.com/DescansoGardensLA.
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/
As You Like It: Shakespeare by the Sea performs the Shakespeare play, adapted and directed by Suzanne Dean, 7 p.m. June 27. Free. Donations online to Shakespeare by the Sea keep the company performing plays in the San Fernando Valley. Also raffle tickets and merchandise sold at the show support the company. Bring a blanket of low-back beach/lawn chair for seating. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16333 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. 310-217-7596. shakespearebythesea.org
One Night in the Valley Comedy Benefit Show: Performers Holly Brown, Chris Estrada, Dana Gould, Leslie Liao, Aparna Nancherla and Genesis Sol bring the laughs at a benefit for the Eaton Canyon Fire Relief Fund (via the Pasadena Community Foundation), doors open for happy hour and museum, 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. (event runs through 10:30 p.m.) June 27. Minimum age: 21. Arrive on-time to view the museum. Tickets $55. Free parking. Valley Relics Museum, 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. Details and purchase tickets here: tinyurl.com/s3ew2bw3
Off the Grid: Improv comedy troupe led by Steve Fisher and Dylan Vigus, 7:30 p.m. June 27. Tickets $15 (tinyurl.com/2fvdme9r). Upcoming: 7:30 p.m. July 24; Aug. 26; Sept. 26. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. www.theatricum.com/
SATURDAY
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. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket
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
Friends of the Studio City Branch Library Book Sale: Find gently-used books plus CDs and DVDs for sale, 9:30 a.m.-noon. June 28. Location, 12511 Moorpark St., Studio City. 818-755-7873. Details: tinyurl.com/yc6fnkb7
Los Angeles Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers Exotic and Rare Fruiting Plants Sale: Plant sale and a chance to discuss growing tips, 10 a.m. June 28. Free admission. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16333 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. crfg-la.org/calendar.html. Flyer: tinyurl.com/mpjvdb6b
San Fernando Valley Pride March and Pride Festival: State Sen. Caroline Menjivar co-presents the event, with Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and Somos Familia Valle, that begins with a rally 11 a.m. June 28 at the corner of Sherman Way and Van Nuys Boulevard, Van Nuys. The rally is followed by the San Fernando Valley LGBTQ+ community, family and friends, show pride and solidarity during the one-mile march on Van Nuys Boulevard to the Van Nuys Civic Center (14410 Sylvan St.). The “Pride Festival” includes art and healing activities, live entertainment (including Mariachi Arcoiris), a resource fair, constituent services from local elected officials and food trucks, 1 p.m. Free admission. Reservations encouraged through the website. www.sfvpride.org
SUNDAY
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. Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxcaxrn
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
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 3:30 p.m. Show also runs 3:30 p.m. July 6 and 12; other dates through 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. www.theatricum.com
Flintridge Bookstore: Rick Avery signs “Vasquez.” 4 p.m. June 29. Location, 858 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. 818-790-0717. www.flintridgebooks.com
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s Independence Day Drone Show and Beach Party: The fourth annual event includes swimming, a children’s zone and food trucks, 5-9 p.m. June 29. Drone show at 9 p.m. Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, 11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. cd7.lacity.gov/events/4th-annual-drone-show-beach-party
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Mamase, a tribute to Michael Jackson, with emerging artist Cherose, June 29 (valleycultural.org/event/2025-wc-6-22-mamase-michael-jackson-tribute). Emerging artists perform before the headliner, 5:30-6:15 p.m. 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; $35 VIP seat and paid parking (purchase in advance). Parking: $20 is cash only; 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/). See more concerts at Warner Park on the website. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
Much Ado About Nothing: The play by William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m. Show also runs 7:30 p.m. July 6 and 3:30 p.m. July 13; 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. www.theatricum.com
MONDAY
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: 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. nhmlac.org
TUESDAY
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. daily. 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
Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale: “Persona – Exploring Self-Portraiture,” an exhibit of self-portraits by more than 20 contemporary artists plus historic self-portraits. The exhibit’s artwork include fused glass, paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures and textiles. The exhibit runs through Aug. 10. Permanent exhibits: forestlawn.com/museum/. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Location, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com. forestlawn.com/exhibits/persona-exploring-self-portraiture-2/
WEDNESDAY
Hollywood Bowl’s July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular: Earth, Wind & Fire and Thomas Wilkins conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m. July 2-4 ($47 and up (depending on the date; see children’s tickets on the website). Location, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.hollywoodbowl.com/. tinyurl.com/3z7atve3
JULY 3
Third of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Gates open and activities and games begin, 4 p.m. Concerts: 5 (Ignition) and at 7:30 p.m. (Raymond Michael, a tribute to Elvis Presley). Flag presentation and National Anthem, 6:45 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair and picnic dinner. Food court. Admission, $8, in advance (free for babies younger than one year); $10 at the door (cash-only). Limited parking at the park; $5 for parking (must be purchased in advance and also, everyone in vehicle must have tickets purchased in advance). Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. 805-517-6300. Details about the event, rules to follow and parking: tinyurl.com/22szjudy
JULY 4
Universal Studios Hollywood: The theme park is open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (see website for early access ticket, 8 a.m.). Fireworks display around 9 p.m. Admission $149 July 4 with online purchase, ages 10 and older; $143 ages 3-9; check the website for other ticket prices including Universal Express for bypassing general queue at most rides and shows. Parking $35 ($10 after 5 p.m.); $55 preferred ($20 after 5 p.m.); $75 at the front gate. Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. General information, 800-864-8377. Admission, 866-258-6546. www.universalstudioshollywood.com. Details on July 4th event: tinyurl.com/mrepb3tp
El Segundo’s The 4th of July at Recreation Park: Daytime events include contests, games, races, arts and crafts vendors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nighttime events include live music, food booths and fireworks, 5-9 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring a blanket for seating. Admission is by wristband (four free wristbands per adult with an updated 2025 Rec ID Card for residents of El Segundo; $5 for non-residents and available for purchase at the Clubhouse and Checkout Building in Recreation Park through July 3; $5 at the door; see details and the requirements needed for the recreation ID card on the website). Recreation Park, Stevenson Field, Holly Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive. City of El Segundo Recreation and Parks, 310-524-2700. Details and flyer: tinyurl.com/2fdfvu5e
Sunland-Tujunga 4th of July Parade – Star, Stripes and Mountain Vibes: The Sunland-Tujunga and Shadow Hills Rotary Club and the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council host the parade, 10 a.m. July 4. Route: Foothill Boulevard at Mount Gleason Avenue/Summitrose Street; west on Foothill to Sunland Park Recreation Center (8651 Foothill Blvd.). www.facebook.com/Sunlandrotary. Flyer: tinyurl.com/ypt8ptda
Fourth of July Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Event includes craft activities, old-fashioned lawn and picnic games, patriotic music, presidential bingo and special appearances and talks by presidents (look-alikes), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4. Free for outdoor activities. Admission is charged for the museum, Air Force One Pavilion and the special exhibit “Dead Sea Scrolls” (purchasing a timed tickets for museum exhibits in advance is recommended). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 800-410-8354. www.reaganlibrary.com/events. Schedule details: www.reaganfoundation.org/events/annual-4th-of-july-celebration-2025
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration – Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association: The 18th event, gates open at 4 p.m. and fireworks around 9 p.m. Live music and food trucks (food and beverages sold separately). Bring a blanket or chairs for seating (no stakes allowed). Tickets in advance $9 (answering machine gives ticket purchase locations before July 4); $10 at the gate. Check the website for locations to purchase tickets in advance. La Crescenta High School, field, 2900 Community Ave., La Crescenta. 818-275-4959. Details: www.cvfireworks.com/
Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd Church: Gates open, 5 p.m. Fireworks, about 9 p.m. Food vendors. No tailgating. Use parking areas around the church. Location, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. 818-831-9333. www.shepherdchurch.com/4th
City of San Fernando Independence Day Festival and Drone Light Show: Family fun with arts and crafts, carnival games, a watermelon eating contest and food vendors, 6-9:30 p.m. July 4. Live music by Full Clip. Patriotic drone light show, 9 p.m. Recreation Park, 208 Park Ave., San Fernando. ci.san-fernando.ca.us/sfrecreation/#independence-day-celebration
Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza: Event includes arts and crafts vendors, local businesses promoting their services/selling items and food trucks, 6-9:30 p.m. July 4. Strange Days, a tribute to the Doors, perform before the fireworks show. Fireworks around 9 p.m. July 4. Free admission (bring your own blanket or low-back chair for seating). Or: $25 VIP seat; $40 VIP seat and paid parking (purchase in advance). Parking: $25 is cash only; 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/). Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-888-0822. www.valleycultural.org
LA Dodgers vs Houston Astros: Game, 6:10 p.m., followed by a fireworks show. Tickets $72.60 and up. Prepaid parking: $35; $60 for preferred lot (www.mlb.com/dodgers/ballpark/transportation/parking). Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles. www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/single-game-tickets
Marina del Rey 4th of July Fireworks: The fireworks display will be launched from a barge off of the Marina’s south jetty, 9 p.m. Viewing areas include Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way and Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way (synchronized music at both locations). Check website for harbor side dinner and parking tips. Also, check cruising options here: visitmdr.com/sailing/yacht-charters-and-boat-rentals. Many surrounding roads close at 1 p.m. Fireworks are visible from Dockweiler Beach, Playa Vista and Venice Pier. 424-526-7900. marinadelrey.lacounty.gov. www.visitmarinadelrey.com/events/july-4-fireworks-marina-del-rey. Details and 2025 flyer: beaches.lacounty.gov/4thofjuly/
City of Camarillo Fourth of July Fireworks Show: Fireworks, 9 p.m. (listen to musical soundtrack on KBBY-95.1 or online at 951kbby.com; 30-second delay for streaming). Free admission. Watch from parking lots at Camarillo Premium Outlets (740 E. Ventura Blvd.) or surrounding area. Parking is first come, first served. Road closures in effect at 8:45 p.m. (no vehicle access to parking lot after that time). cityofcamarillo.org/fireworks. Flyer: tinyurl.com/y8r8tybe
Postponed July 4th event
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party: The 2025 event with a drone show scheduled for July 4 has been rescheduled for later in the summer. Location, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-972-8080. grandparkla.org/newsroom/significant-updates-to-some-of-downtown-l-a-s-most-popular-summer-events/
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