Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Feb. 6
President Ronald Reagan 115th Birthday Commemoration – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The event begins with a music prelude by the Camp Pendleton Marine Division Band, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6. The Commanding General at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton conducts the 11 a.m. ceremony that includes a chaplain, a color guard, the placing of an official White House wreath at Ronald Reagan’s grave site, a 21-gun salute, and keynote remarks by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. The ceremony is held outdoors. Free, but make a reservation to attend in person or online (www.reaganfoundation.org/events/president-reagan-s-115th-birthday-commemoration). Regular museum admission applies for museum exhibits. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4066. www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance – Granada Hills Centennial: Last day to purchase tickets for the event, Feb. 6. Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the 100th anniversary of the community of Granada Hills at this event with the theme “Love Thru the Ages,” 6 p.m. Feb. 13. The dinner-dance includes a buffet, DJ, and a photo booth. Cash-bar. Fun dress code: wear something red or pink. Tickets $60 per person. Knollwood Country Club, 12024 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Granada Hills Community Foundation, 818-425-6326.Details on the centennial: https://www.granadahills100.com/. Tickets through this link: https://www.granadahills100.com/event/centennial-valentines-day-dance/
DineLA Restaurant Week 2026: Participating restaurants offer a special lunch/dinner menu, Feb. 6. Reservations are recommended. Meal times and prices vary by restaurant (restaurants offer set prices for lunch/dinner; $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+). Beverages, tax and tip are extra charge. Facts: discoverlosangeles.com/dinela/FAQ. Find list of restaurants by cuisine, neighborhood, and price: discoverlosangeles.com/dinela
The 45th Annual Black Doll Show – William Grant Still Arts Center: The exhibit’s theme for 2026 is “Sower of Seeds – Creating a New Tomorrow” and inspired by the author Octavia E. Butler. The exhibit is curated by Heather Hilliard-Bonds. Center’s hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The exhibit runs through Feb. 14. Location, 2520 S. West View St., Los Angeles. 323-734-1165. www.facebook.com/william.g.artscenter. Details: wgsac.wordpress.com/the-45th-annual-black-doll-show/
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck “Grubfest,” 5-10 p.m. Feb. 6 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues; www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/); and the certified market, 6-9 p.m. (winter hours; White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets; www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/; 818-298-9790) on Feb. 6. Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/
Book Soup: Athena Vas discusses and signs “This Is My Era – The Glow-Up Blueprint,” 7 p.m. Feb. 6 (make a reservation and purchase a copy of the book on the website). Upcoming: Kenny Stills discusses and signs “Still Growing, Still Learning, Still Me – A Journey of Protest, Healing and Personal Transformation,” 7 p.m. Feb. 12 (make a reservation and purchase a copy of the book on the website). Misty L. Heggeness discusses and signs “Swiftynomics – How Women Mastermind and Redefine Out Economy,” 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Brian Raftery discusses and signs “Hannibal Lecter – A Life,” 6 p.m. Feb. 17. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com/
Vroman’s Bookstore: Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes discusses and signs “The Pohaku,” 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Upcoming: Petra Lord discusses and signs a deluxe edition of “Queen of Faces,” 4 p.m. Feb. 7 (non-ticketed event for the young adult event, but RSVP on the website to attend). Maurene Goo discusses and signs “One & Only,” 7 p.m. Feb. 9. Christine Platt discusses and signs “Less Is Liberation – Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm,” 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Jacob Soboroff discusses and signs “Firestorm – The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster,” 7 p.m. Feb. 12 (ticketed event; free but RSVP on the Eventbrite link on the bookstore’s website). Omid Scobie and Robin Benway discuss and sign “Royal Spin,” 3 p.m. Feb. 14 (non-ticketed event, but RSVP on the website to attend). Michelle Huneven discusses and signs “Altadena – Between Wilderness & City,” 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Peter Alan Lesser discusses and signs “Live at McCabe’s Guitar Shop – Santa Monica’s Legendary Music Venue,” 7 p.m. Feb. 17. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Saturday
Island Packers – Winter Whale Watching: Spot Pacific gray whales migrating through the Santa Barbara Channel as they migrate from Alaska to Baja California, now through mid-April. Cruise passengers may also see fin or humpback whales plus Common dolphins. Two boarding locations: Channel Islands Harbor, 3550 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard; Ventura Harbor Village, 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Book tickets in advance on the website. Check the website for all prices, other cruising trip types and island destinations through the year: islandpackers.com/all-trips/. Check website for details on boarding locations. 805-642-1393. islandpackers.com
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, parking lot, 24500 Main St., Newhall. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. Details: www.facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket
NoHo Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com
Main Street 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. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. www.facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the certified 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: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Ongoing exhibits: “Fierce! The Story of Cats,” is an international traveling exhibit, from the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in France, runs through Feb. 18 (this exhibit requires an add-on ticket price to the museum’s general admission; nhm.org/cats). “Unearthed – Raw Beauty,” an exhibit of mineral specimens displayed in their natural and uncut form, through April 18, 2027 (https://nhm.org/unearthed-rare-mineral-exhibition). 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. www.facebook.com/nhmla. nhmlac.org
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Special exhibit: “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – The Exhibit,”(discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/mickey-mouse-clubhouse/). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Also, the museum has an Eco-Adventure Carousel that includes sculptures of animals native to the surrounding mountains of the museum (additional fee for rides on the carousel). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on selected dates). Admission $25 ages 15-61; $20 ages 62 and older; $20 ages 3-14 (weekend admission; admission prices vary by date). Parking lot: From Osborne Street, enter through Dronfield Avenue (free parking). Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. discoverycube.org/los-angeles/visit/
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Dave Wolin signs “Sports Car Racing in Southern California – 1947-1969,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 7. Order a signed copy on the website. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/
San Fernando Valley Writers – a branch of the California Writers Club: Author Dara Marks discusses “Your Story Matters: How to Write with Meaning, Purpose and Impact,” 1 p.m. Feb. 7. Marks is the author of “Inside Story – The Power of the Transformational Arc.” The talk is also available on a Zoom call. For Zoom: register and pay $10 for the link by noon Feb. 6 on the website (cwc-sfv.org). In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. cwc-sfv.org/
What Is a Western? Film Series at Autry Museum of the American West: A screening of “For a Few Dollars More” (1962), 1:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Reservations recommended. Film ticket include museum admission; $19; $14 ages 62 and older, and also, ages 13-18 and students age 18 and older with student ID. Upcoming: “For a Few Dollars More” (1965), Feb. 7. Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org. Details and register: theautry.org/events/film/what-western-man-who-shot-liberty-valance-1962
Sunday
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the certified 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/
Farmers Market – The Vineyards at Porter Ranch: The certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. Location, parking lot at 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. thevineyards.com/event/weekly-farmers-market-70
Good Times Farmers Market: A certified 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. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/
William Shakespeare’s Richard III: A Noise Within presents the play but reset in 1970s Britain, previews 2 p.m. Feb. 8, and also 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11-13. Opening night, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Show runs various dates through March 8. Check the website for ticket prices. Location, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 626-356-3100. anoisewithin.org
Guards at the Taj: A play by Rajiv Joseph about two, low-ranking guards, outside of the Taj Mahal before its opening, who are faced with a dilemma, 8 p.m. Feb. 8-9. Minimum age: 16. Show runs 8 p.m. Feb. 13-14; 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 15; 8 p.m. Feb. 20; 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 21; 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Tickets $45 (plus fees). El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. www.elportaltheatre.com/. Information about the play and to purchase tickets: guardsplayla.com
Tuesday
Diesel, A Bookstore: Greg Hurwitz discusses and signs “Antihero,” 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Free seating is limited. To reserve a seat, purchase one copy of a book for one seat. Location, 225 26th St., Santa Monica. 310-576-9960. Email: brentwood@dieselbookstore.com. www.dieselbookstore.com
Wednesday
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, parking lot, 18410 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
Anat Cohen Quartetinho: The concert is part of the 2026 Jazz at Naz festival series, 8 p.m. Feb. 11-12. Tickets $55 and up. The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/anat-cohen-quartetinho/
Feb. 14
Reyes Adobe Historical Site: The “first home in Agoura Hills,” according to the the city of Agoura Hills website, is open for self-guided tours, 1-4 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month and also from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. Docent-led tours may be arranged on other dates. Entrance donation: $3; $2 seniors; $1 ages 5-12. Location, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills. Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 818-597-7361. Historical information about the the adobe, built circa 1850, and other details about touring the site: tinyurl.com/37m4r76j
Veronica Swift – Love Inside Out: The entertainer and the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Chris Walden, perform the gamut of love songs for Valentine’s Day, 8 p.m. Feb. 14. The concert is part of the 2026 Jazz at Naz festival series. Tickets $59 and up. The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. thesoraya.org. thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/love-inside-out-valentines-day-with-veronica-swift/
UPCOMING
Beads and Bites Mardi Gras at Smorgasburg Los Angeles: Check the website or Facebook for vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 15. Free admission. No pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com. See the Facebook post on Feb. 2: www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/
Massing of the Colors and Salute to Our Armed Forces: The Sons of Liberty Los Angeles, a Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, present the event to honor President George Washington’s birthday and all branches of the armed forces with a parade of color and honor guards from local schools, ROTC units and military branches, 3 p.m. Feb. 15. The Blue Eagles Honor Guard from Edwards Air Force Base lead the parade. In addition, the program includes a Warbirds fly-by (with missing man formation). Free admission. The Sons of Liberty Los Angeles have held the program annually since 1982. Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. https://sons-of-liberty-sar.org/massing-of-the-colors-salute-to-our-armed-forces/
Presidents Day Celebration – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The 33rd annual event includes activities and crafting, musical performances and also meet-and-greet president and first lady lookalikes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 16. Free to attend the event. Museum admission applies, however, for exhibits, including the special exhibit, “Cowboys – History and Hollywood,” through April 19, 2026 (https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/cowboys). Admission $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger.Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4057. reaganfoundation.org. reaganfoundation.org/events
Conscious Life Expo – Los Angeles: The 24th annual event includes presentations on body and mind alternative healing, meditation, paranormal, spiritual and wellness topics, Feb. 20-23. Admission requires a day pass per each individual day (includes exhibit halls, lectures, free events and workshops). Exhibit hall and conference hours: consciouslifeexpo.com/about/. Admission $55 ($60 at the door) on Feb. 20; $65 ($70 at the door) on Feb. 21; $60 ($65 at the door) on Feb. 23; or $125 for a three-day pass. Post conference information on Feb. 23 and admission per lectures (tinyurl.com/7zhwxs2h). LAX Hilton Hotel, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles. 800-367-5777. www.facebook.com/ConsciousLifeLA. www.consciouslifeexpo.com
Black History Festival – Pasadena: Save the date for the 44th annual festival that includes a classic car show, family activities, performances and community resource booths, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 21. Free admission. The Black History Parade, cancelled in 2025 due to the Eaton fire, is cancelled again in 2026. Jackie Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec. Details on the 2026 festival: cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec/event/black-history-parade-and-festival/
Golden Dragon Parade: The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles presents the 127th parade — celebrating the Year of the Horse — that includes traditional lion and dragon dance teams, bands, dance troupes, dignitaries, elected officials and cultural groups, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 21. Grandstand seats are first come, first seated and no seats are reserved; tickets $53.07; details on where to pickup the wristband and to purchase on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/7dbcc3hv. Route: Hill Street at Ord Street; Hill to Temple Street, and toward Bernard Street; right from Bernard to Broadway; Broadway to Temple Street, Chinatown in Los Angeles. www.lachinesechamber.org. Details, see map of the parade route and suggestions for using public transportation to get to the parade: www.facebook.com/lagoldendragonparade/
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 22. Rain or shine. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. Upcoming dates: March 22 and April 26; the market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month (except for December). Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/
John Muq – at McCabe’s: The singer-songwriter in concert, 8 p.m. March 1. Tickets $28.75. McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. 310-828-4497. mccabes.com. www.facebook.com/mccabesguitarshop. mccabes.com/product/jon-muq/
County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade: The 2026 theme is “Catch the Leprechaun Spirit!” for the parade in the city of Ventura, 10 a.m. March 14. Grand marshal: Brian Brennan. Registration is open until March 5 ($50) to participate in the parade (only the first 100 entries are accepted): tinyurl.com/2kcnx4u8. The parade is always held on the Saturday preceding St. Patrick’s Day (the holiday is always March 17). Parade route: Main Street and Lincoln Drive, west on Main, to North Fir Street. 805-746-5999. Details and a link to participating is also here: facebook.com/countyventurastpatricksdayparade. www.venturastpatricksdayparade.com/
Neil Forever – Love at the Greek: The tribute bank performs a 50th anniversary homage to Neil Diamond’s 1976 “Love at the Greek” concert, 8 p.m. April 25. A portion of ticket sales go to Drive Toward a Cure, a nonprofit “dedicated to Parkinson’s disease research and to patient care (www.drivetowardacure.org/neil). Tickets $65.95 and up (shortened Ticketmaster link: tinyurl.com/3tr3ubw2). Los Angeles Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. https://www.lagreektheatre.com/. Details: www.neilforever.com/
ONGOING
Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibit: “Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,” through June 2027 (theautry.org/creative-continuities). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Museum is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19. Admission $19; $14 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
California African American Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “The Black Interior – Imagining Home in the Permanent Collection,” to April 5, 2026 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2025/the-black-interior-imagining-home-in-the-permanent-collection). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed on Monday (caamuseum.org/visit/hours-directions). Free admission. Parking $20 before 5 p.m.; $24 after 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. www.facebook.com/CAAMinLA/. www.caamuseum.org
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday (Feb. 7); closed on Sunday, Feb. 8; open on 1-5 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 10). Check the website to confirm days open. Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The museum presents “Cowboys – History and Hollywood,” through April 19, 2026 (https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/cowboys). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on some holidays). Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4066. https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum
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
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