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Canyon Theatre Guild’s STARS program is presenting the smash hit Disney’s “High School Musical JR.” for a two-weekend run opening Saturday. Courtesy photo.

CTG STARS Presents Disney’s ‘High School Musical Jr.’ 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild’s STARS program is presenting the smash hit Disney’s “High School Musical JR.” for a two-weekend run opening Saturday.   “It’s the first day after winter break at East High. With stellar music and a magic filled story, you won’t want to miss

Attendees enjoy the music during final installment of the year of Concerts in the Park, as well as its 35th year celebration at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Concerts in the park return Saturday 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road) this Saturday, kicking off eight weeks of free live music, food and summer nights under the stars.   The city is

USA Softball Southern California Western District Champions at the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Fourth of July offers a full slate in SCV 

Compiled from news releases  This Fourth of July is one for the history books as Santa Clarita joins communities across the nation in celebrating America’s 250th birthday. From the beloved

The Seattle Cascades from Seattle performed at College of the Canyons during the Drum Corps International Gold Showcase on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Gold Drum & Bugle Corps returning to SCV  

News release  The Gold Drum & Bugle Corps is bringing its Gold Showcase back to College of the Canyons on Thursday, July 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the organization announced in a news release.  For the second

Six Flags Magic Mountain will mark Independence Day with its annual “Star-Spangled Nights, a high-energy celebration combining thrill rides and a patriotic fireworks spectacular. Courtesy photo.

Magic Mountain to host ‘Star-Spangled Nights’  

News release  Six Flags Magic Mountain will mark Independence Day with its annual “Star-Spangled Nights, a high-energy celebration combining thrill rides and a patriotic fireworks spectacular, according to a news release from the

Photos: City Cinemas

City Cinemas returned for the 2026 summer season on Friday with a free screening of the 2004 classic “Mean Girls” at Bridgeport Park. Local residents brought lawn chairs, blankets and

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City announces return of Float N’ Flicks 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Float N’ Flicks is returning with two evenings of swimming, family fun and movies under the stars, the city announced in a news release.   Guests are invited to cool

Photos: ‘Beyond the moment’

Photographer Bruce McFarland was featured at the Canyon Theatre Guild in collaboration with the Santa Clarita Artists Association for his work titled ‘Beyond the Moment’, which highlighted a selection of McFarland’s

City libraries kick off summer reading program  

Families were taken on a prehistoric adventure during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, an event aimed to encourage children to keep reading during summer break andbecome a part

Buckets of popcorn were set up for attendees to grab at the first City Cinemas event of the summer at Bridgeport Park in Valencia, Friday, June 27, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City Cinemas to return June 26 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is rolling out the big screen once again for City Cinemas, screening movie favorites at several local parks throughout the summer.  City Cinemas is a free

RagDolls: Tribute to Aerosmith close out the night of performances during the 35th year celebration of Concerts in the Park at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Summer Concerts in the Park to return July 11 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s hometown-favorite Concerts in the Park series makes its return to Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road) for its 36th summer of nights filled with live music,

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City libraries to host summer reading program  

News release  This summer, the Santa Clarita Public Library invites the community to “Unearth a Story” in the library’s summer reading program.  “From Monday, June 8, through Friday, July 24, readers of all ages can discover a season

The "SpongeBob" cast at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Courtesy photo.

‘SpongeBob’ brings Bikini Bottom to CTG 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild is performing the hit Broadway play, “The SpongeBob Musical” through June 27.   “Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show,” said a news release from the CTG. “When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob

Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker conducts the Santa Clarita Master Chorale at its grand finale, "Silver Celebration," for its 25th anniversary season at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Santa Clarita Master Chorale to perform ‘American Remembrance’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, a community choral ensemble, invites the community to its performance, “American Remembrance,” scheduled 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell

Santa Clarita Spring Games held at Hart High 

The Hart High School football field and gymnasium were transformed into a hub of basketball and bocce on Saturday for the Santa Clarita Spring Games hosted by the Special Olympics of Southern California.  

Triumph Foundation hosts 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival  

Andrew and Kirsten Skinner founded the Triumph Foundation in 2008 aiming to create an inclusive space for individuals with disabilities so they could participate in adaptive sports.   Skinner suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004 and knows firsthand the systemic barriers,

ARTree showcases student art 

The ARTree Community Arts Center held its Student Art Show last weekend in Old Town Newhall.   There were 49 pieces of original artworks created by students as young as 5 and up to 90 years old following the culmination of