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West Ranch Theatre to present ‘Mean Girls’ 

News release  West Ranch Theatre is scheduled May 7-9 to present “Mean Girls High School Edition,” the musical version of the hit 2004 movie that portrayed the wild and vicious nature of the suburban high

"The Game of Life" by Harriette Knight.

‘Go Figure’ debuts at SCAA Gallery 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery is presenting “Go Figure,” an art exhibit that invites the community to explore the beauty, complexity and expression of the human form, the SCAA announced in a news release.  This exhibition showcases artists working across a variety of styles and mediums, all centered around figurative art.  The exhibit is on display from Friday through May 31. An opening reception is scheduled 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, offering guests an

Classic film noir returns to Santa Clarita Valley residents’ screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of “Too Late for Tears.” Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Too Late for Tears’ 

By Signal Staff  Classic film noir returns to Santa Clarita Valley residents’ screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of “Too Late for Tears.”   The 1949 film has earned a 100% “fresh” rating from the

“A Thousand Miles from Home,” by Xu Joseph Zhou..

City Hall art gallery featuring ‘Spirit of the West’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibition, “Spirit of the West,” is on display in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., through May 20.   This juried showcase celebrates the legacy, landscapes and cultural imagery of

Members of the Include Everyone Project SCV performed songs on the ukulele at the city of Santa Clarita's FestAbility event held at West Creek Park, aimed to celebrate individuals with special needs with a series of inclusive and adaptive activities, on Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

City to host FestAbility on Sunday 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents of all ages and abilities to FestAbility on Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive.   Now in its fifth year, FestAbility brings

Kevin Lundby (L) speaks with featured artist Gary Friedman at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association's Spring Art Show at Le Chene French Cuisine in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

SCAA hosts its 12th annual art show 

The courtyard of Le Chêne French Cuisine was bursting with artistry and creativity at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association’s art show on Sunday.  Attendees enjoyed the day as they walked through the courtyard and visited different artists’ booths,

The SCV Potters Group is holding its annual SCV Abandoned Art Project, starting Friday and ending at the SCV Potters Spring Sale on May 2. Courtesy photo.

SCV Potters launch ‘Abandoned Art’ hunt  

News release  Keep your eyes open because you may just stumble upon a hidden piece of pottery somewhere in the Santa Clarita Valley. These pieces aren’t lost; they’ve been intentionally placed by the SCV Potters Group

Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn are coming to local screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of the 1963 mystery, “Charade.”

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Charade’ 

By Signal Staff  Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn are coming to local screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of the 1963 mystery, “Charade.”   The film has earned a 94% “fresh” rating from

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors of all ages to step into a galaxy far, far away at “May the 4th Be With You,” scheduled 6-10 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Central Park. Courtesy photo.

City to celebrate ‘Star Wars Day’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors of all ages to step into a galaxy far, far away at “May the 4th Be With You,” scheduled 6-10 p.m. Monday, May 4, at

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Sunday to host its Spring Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gardens at Le Chene French Cuisine, 12625 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce. This free one-day event provides an opportunity to sip local wine, listen to live music, stroll the gardens full of local art and meet the artists. This file photo from last year’s event shows a dedicated wall of artist Paula Bradley's work on display at Le Chene on April 27, 2025. Signal file photo.

Spring Art Festival on Sunday  

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Sunday to host its Spring Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gardens at Le Chene French Cuisine, 12625 Sierra Highway,

Children deliver a folklorico performance for attendees of the “Dia de los Niños/Dia de los Libros” celebration at the Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country, Calif. on April 26, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City library to host celebration of culture and literacy 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library is scheduled to host its annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road. 

Bill Schonhorst poses with his chuckwagon at the 30th annual Cowboy Festival in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, April 19, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Chuckwagon travels through time at Cowboy Festival 

Bill Schonhorst has had his chuckwagon for about 15 years after he bought it from a friend.  A chuckwagon, according to Schonhorst, has its roots in ranching and is like a pickup truck today.  “Well, they start out as a farm wagon on the

Buzz Classic Movies presents a tense piece of film noir this weekend with a Saturday night showing of “Detour,” starring Tom Neal, Claudia Drake and Ann Savage. Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Detour’ 

By Signal Staff  Buzz Classic Movies presents a tense piece of film noir this weekend with a Saturday night showing of “Detour,” starring Tom Neal, Claudia Drake and Ann Savage.  The 1945 film has earned a 98% “fresh” rating from the critics based on 42 reviews, and

Theater news

City seeks proposals for 2027 season at The Main 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites theater companies and event producers to submit proposals for The Main’s 2027 season.   These productions and events are selected through a city-led proposal process and presented