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FF Mondays, 10 a.m. Toddler Storytime at the Children’s Stage, with various children’s books read to toddlers and parents. Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. Info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2642
FF Mondays, 11-11:45 a.m. House of Bounce is offering Princess Storytime. Foster a lifelong love of reading as your child joins a live character guest for stories, bubbles, dancing and crafts. Westfield Valencia Town Center Suite no. 2312, Valencia. Info: houseofbouncevalencia.com/events/month
FF Every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. The Community Drumming Experience is an hour of fun entry-level experiential music making with drums and percussion that is accessible to anyone who wants to participate. It is designed to be a family-friendly environment in which a facilitator creates fun and exciting rhythmic interplay between participants. All levels of ability are welcome and no prior musical experience is necessary. Drums and percussion instruments provided at no cost. Remo Music Center, 28101 Industry Drive, Valencia, Santa Clarita. Info: facebook.com/events/302675810411528/?event_time_id=302675867078189
Wednesdays, 5 p.m Enjoy food from some of L.A.’s best food trucks at the Valencia Summit HOA Food Truck Fest. Tables and chairs will be available. Valencia Summit Homeowners Association Clubhouse parking lot, 24600 West Del Monte Drive, Valencia. Info: facebook.com/events/644082939374546
Thursdays, 6 p.m. Come to The Canyon for a night of line dancing lessons and county music presented by Borderline Bar & Grill. Guests 18 years old and older will be permitted, no parents or guardians needed to enter. Show a valid identification upon entry. The Canyon – Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd., No. 1351, Santa Clarita. Info: wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-santa-clarita
FF Fridays, 4 p.m. Hurricane Harbor’s “Dive-In Movies.” Cool off in the Forgotten Sea Wave Pool while a popular movie plays on a large screen above you. Dive-In Movies give you the unique opportunity to float in the water while you watch. Screenings are free with park admission. Check the website for lineup and details. Info: sixflags.com/hurricaneharborla/special-events/dive-movies
Fridays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series returns for its 20th year, featuring regional, national and international entertainers in a family-friendly, street party setting, offering activities for adults and children. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed. Admission is free. Downtown Valencia on Town Center Drive, outside the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Info: For the lineup of performers, visit valenciajazzandblues.com/line-up/
FF First Thursday of the Month, 7-9 p.m. 10 by 10 is a variety night giving 10 selected entertainers the chance to take the stage for a 10-minute performance of their choosing. Audience members will enjoy storytelling, magic, comedy, improv, music, and other forms of entertainment at this ever changing event. Admission is free. The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Santa Clarita. Info: thursdaysatnewhall.com/10by10/
First Saturday of the Month, 6-10 p.m. Join the monthly Deaf Social at “The Local Pub & Grill!” Come and eat, play games and socialize! 26876 The Old Road, Valencia, Santa Clarita. Info: thelocalpubgrill.com/events/
Second Saturday of the Month, 5 p.m. GlowHouse Gaming brings you a new monthly “Super Smash Bros.” tournament which will count towards the Santa Clarita Power Rankings and Southern California Ultimate League. Singles and doubles tournaments. Venue fee is $10, plus bracket fee. Entrants must bring own controllers. 25061 Avenue Stanford, Suite 40 Santa Clarita. Info: glowhousegaming.com
EVENTS BY DATE
FF Sunday, July 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chabad of SCV and Parkinsons Awareness Through Magic will host an expo and performance.This family friendly event will feature free closeup magic, food, drinks and stage magicians. $20. 23120 Lyons Ave Ste 19, Santa Clarita. Info: facebook.com/events/2334692999940658/
Sunday, July 28, 2-5 p.m. Come to the Agua Dulce Winery for Bring Your Own Board Game Day. Roll the dice, make new friends and enjoy great wine!. 9640 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita. Info: aguadulcewinery.com/wp/event/summer-sunday-bringyourownboardgame/
Sunday, July 28, 2:30 -3:30 p.m. Join The Open Book for a “Wicked Wizards” storytime. When we say “wicked” we don’t just mean evil. Riding the waning comet-tail of A Very Potter Celebration, we will be having a mini encore for wizards in all lore and stories, not just the ones who attend a wizarding school! The event is free and snacks and crafts are provided. 19188 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Info: facebook.com/events/350306118982081/
Sunday, July 28, 9 p.m. Multi-platinum rock band Hinder will perform at The Canyon with openers Raising Flames and Bravo Delta. Since 2005, Hinder has sold over 4 million albums and 10 million singles, garnered north of 150 million video views, and passed the 100 million streams mark. Tickets start at $24. Info: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, Suite 1351 Santa Clarita. Info: wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/hinder-santa-clarita/
Tuesday, July 30, 2:30-4 p.m. The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a Current Affairs Forum with special guest, Rep. Katie Hill. The Congresswoman will lead a conversation with our Chamber business members about important issues facing the business community. This is a Chamber Member Exclusive event. No cost to attend. Limited capacity. Attendees must register in advance. Institute of Culinary Education, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita. Info: [email protected]
Tuesday, July 30, 6:30-9 p.m. Come join SCV Education Foundation as we recreate Wolf Creek’s Pint Nights into Game Nights! Come enjoy a nice beer (or root beer) and challenge your friends to a game. Come to our Superhero Trivia Night and test your knowledge on superheroes of all origins! Please remember that although this is at a brewery, its kid-friendly Wolf Creek Brewery, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia, Santa Clarita. Info: scveducationfoundation.org/summer_game_nights
Tuesday, July 30, 7-9 p.m. Art Tank is a series of informal discussions by creative community members that are designed to assist artists and performers with expanding their knowledge, and solving challenges about a variety of topics. The topic is “Making/Finding Time to Create Art,” so come to this informal discussion and bring us your tips and tricks on how you use your time more effectively to create greater results.The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Santa Clarita. Info: santaclaritaarts.com
Wednesday, July 31, 7-9 p.m. It is time once again for Geek Girls Forever’s annual celebration of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter’s birthday. This year we’ll be creating unique artwork using a splatter technique. Regardless of your crafting ability, this is a relatively easy craft (albeit a messy one). We’ll provide several image suggestions and the know how on creating your own masterpiece! Members pay $10 materials fee, nonmembers pay $10 plus the materials fee but you can come to your very first meeting for free and just pay the materials fee. Info: geekgirlsforever.com
Thursday, August 1, 7-10 p.m. To conclude OLPH’s Summer Moviefest series, we will watch the classic film “Going My Way” directed by Leo McCarey and starring Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald. Join us in the Serra Room of the Pastoral Center. 23233 Lyons Avenue, Santa Clarita. Info: olphscv.org
Saturday, August 3, 4-7 p.m. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in conjunction with the City of Santa Clarita, is kicking off “National Night Out” Against Crime. National Night Out will run in conjunction with the City’s Concerts in the Park event. Mirage, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, will be taking the stage and entertaining the crowd. Info: Deputy Natalie Hidalgo (661) 255-1121 x 5160.
Sunday, August 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Artist Naomi Young will be on hand to discuss “Portals,” her latest exhibition of original art in pastel, watercolor, acrylics and oil. Wine and refreshments will be served and there will be a live musical performance by Maanak. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St, Newhall. Info: calendar.santa-clarita.com/event/artist_reception_-_portals#.XTTXxy2ZM1I
Tuesday, August 6, 7-8 p.m. Parents of college bound students are invited to a free College Financial Planning Workshop. This will be a valuable class for all parents with college bound students. The class will focus on high school sophomores and juniors, but all grade levels are welcome. The class will teach topics like the FAFSA, how to choose which colleges to apply to and how to maximize potential college grants and aid. College of the Canyons Dianne G Van Hook University Center, Room 206, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road Dr, Santa Clarita. Info: https://www.kettermancollegefunding.com/workshops.html
Saturday, August 10, 6-10 p.m. Join the Friends of Hart Park and Museum and enjoy a silent William S. Hart movie “Under the Stars” outside at the actor’s property! There’ll be a silent auction, BBQ dinner with all the fixin’s, music and fun! $50. 24151 Newhall Ave, Santa Clarita. Info: friendsofhartpark.com
