Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
The Wall That Heals – Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica: The three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is at Pierce College, March 19-22. The replica — showing the names of the 58,281 men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the war — is accompanied by a mobile education center about the Vietnam War and the history behind the establishment of the Wall in Washington D.C. Special ceremonies for the public to attend: a “Welcome Home” opening, 6 p.m. today; a “Light the Night Candlelight,” gathering, 7:30 p.m. March 20; a “Taps” ceremony, 7:07 p.m. March 21; and a “Closing” ceremony, 1:45 p.m. March 22. The Wall will be available to visit 24-hours from the opening to closing (2 p.m. March 22). Free admission and parking. Use the college’s entrance for the Wall viewing on De Soto Avenue, at the light signal at El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills. Information about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website: www.vvmf.org. The replica is presented by The Wall That Heals Woodland Hills Committee (323-714-3030). Details about the visit of The Wall That Heals: thewallthathealswoodlandhills2026.org
Book Soup: Russ Lopez discusses and signs “Provincetown Stories,” 7 p.m. March 19. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com/
Friday
San Fernando Valley Food and Wine Festival – Los Angeles Mission College: The “early bird” tickets are sold out, but tickets are still available for the “A Stroll Through Greece” food event with dishes prepared by the college’s Culinary Arts Institute, 3-7 p.m. April 18. Tickets $99. Curated selection of wines will be paired with the dishes (must be 21 and older and show a valid ID). LA Mission College, main quad, 13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar. Details: lamission.edu/campus-life/events/2026/4/18/san-fernando-valley-food-wine-festival. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/439ybxdy
BrickCentric Lego Fan Convention: Three-day celebration by adult fans of Lego building and the creativity of the brand’s fans, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 20-22. The convention includes a games arena, panel discussions, seminars and workshops. This is an adult-oriented event. Attendee rules and policies: https://www.brickcentric.com/legal. The event is supporting Los Angeles Children’s Hospital with a charity fundraiser and live auction. Check the website for admission and 3-day passes: www.tickettailor.com/events/brickcentricllc. Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Convention Center, 2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. www.brickcentric.com
Northridge Woman’s Club Spring Benefit for CSUN with a Heart: Reservations for the club’s luncheon on April 16 are required by March 30. The event includes boutique vendor shopping, 10 a.m., entertainment by Old Dawgs New Tricks, and lunch served at noon April 16. Funds raised go to the California State University, Northridge program that provides basic needs for students in emergency situations (csun.edu/heart). Tickets $75 (order online here northridgewomans.club or for information on how to mail a check to the woman’s club see the flyer here on Facebook (tinyurl.com/mryvn5pj). Event location, Porter Valley Country Club, Grove Room, 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Northridge.
Wildflower Hotline – Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants: The Sun Valley-based foundation presents its 2026 hotline on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. New wildflower reports are released on Friday from March through May (depending upon this year’s bloom season). In addition, read the illustrated written report on the link. 818-768-1802, Ext. 7. theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline/
Santa Barbara International Orchid Show: The 78th annual show, with the 2026 theme “Orchid Escape,” includes garden exhibits, floral arrangements, marketplace of orchid plants, orchid-theme art and photography exhibit, growing supplies and demonstration workshops, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 20-22. Admission $25; free for ages 12 and younger; three-day pass, $35; details, other ticket options and tickets for special demonstrations and workshops: www.sborchidshow.com/show-tickets). Frequently asked questions: www.sborchidshow.com/frequently-asked-questions. Earl Warren Show Grounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara.sborchidshow.com/
Descanso Gardens: “What’s in Bloom in March” (depending on the weather): https://www.descansogardens.org/gardens-and-collections/whats-in-bloom/. Hours: 9-5 daily. Advance tickets are required for non-members. Admission $18; $14 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $8 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger (www.descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/admission-and-event-tickets). 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org. www.facebook.com/DescansoGardensLA
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. March 20 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues; www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/); and the certified market, 6-9 p.m. (White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets; www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/; 818-298-9790) on March 20. Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/
The Play That Goes Wrong: 5-Star Theatricals present the slapstick play, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, about a murder mystery play that goes awry for cast members, 7:30 p.m. March 20. Show runs 1 and 7:30 p.m. March 21-22; 7:30 p.m. March 27; 1 and 7:30 p.m. March 28; 1 p.m. March 29. Tickets $71 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. See the 2026 season for: 5startheatricals.com. Details and purchase tickets: bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/the-play-that-goes-wrong
Die Kluge (The Wise Woman) – Independent Opera Co.: The Carl Orff opera, based on the Brothers Grimm collected fairy tale “The Clever Peasant Girl” – but with a reworked story by the composer – is performed 8 p.m. March 20-21. Tickets $30; $25 seniors and students. Whitmore-Lindley Theatre, 11006 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. www.independentoperacompany.org
Saturday
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
WACAC College and Career Fair: Granada Hills Charter High School hosts the annual Western Association for College Admission Counseling event for students and their families to learn about post-high school learning opportunities whether it be colleges or workforce careers, March 21. College and Career Workshops: 9-11:20 a.m., and the College Fair, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Register in advance to receive a list of participating colleges: strivefair.com/wacac. Location, 10535 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills. ghctk12.com
Main Street Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. 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
Spring Jubilee – County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation: Celebration of springtime with activities that include egg hunts, crafts, games, performances and food tasting, through March 28. Two events on March 21: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at El Cariso Community Regional Park (13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar; 818-367-5043), and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Crescenta Valley Park (3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta; 818-249-5940). Free admission. No registration required to attend. parks.lacounty.gov/spring/. Complete list of County of Los Angeles parks and recreation centers holding events (hours, activities and programs vary): Facebook: tinyurl.com/3zz3b3jh
Mason Park Recreation Center’s Barnyard Egg Hunt: The event includes arts and crafts activities, games, music, and moonbounce, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 21. Timed egg hunts for ages 12 and younger only. Children should bring a basket for the egg hunt. Schedule: ages 1-2 (with 1 adult only) at 11:30 a.m.; ages 3-5 (only children at this, and the following two hunts) at noon; ages 6-9 at 12:30 p.m.; ages 10-12 at 1 p.m. Location, 10500 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. 818-998-6377. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2t9jd74p
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles – And the Beat Goes On: A concert of gospel, Motown and R&B, with special guests Nicole Heaston and Melvin Robert, 8 p.m. March 21, and 3:30 p.m. March 22. Tickets $60.82 and up. Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 323-655-0111. gmcla.org/. Tickets: gmcla.org/thebeat
Sunday
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. March 22. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. Upcoming dates: April 26, May 24; 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/
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-76
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/
Monday
Vroman’s Bookstore: Valerie Bertinelli signs “Getting Naked – The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect,” 6 p.m. March 23 (ticketed event; $33.57; book signing-only: vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-03-23/valerie-bertinelli). Upcoming: Benjamin Stevenson discusses and signs his mystery novel “Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief,” 7 p.m. March 24. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Tuesday
Glendora Genealogical Group: A professional genealogist presents a talk on “More Than Money and Land – The Evolution of Bounty Land and Military Pensions,” at 6 p.m., followed by a discussion on “Surnames, Locations and Dates,” at 7 p.m. March 24. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.
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/
“Coexistence and Other Fighting Words” discussion – Museum of Tolerance: Judea Pearl discusses his book of essays on the topic and antisemitism in contemporary time at 7 p.m. March 25. Books will be available to purchase and book signing follows the program. Free to attend. Reservations required. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. museumoftolerance.com/event/coexistence-and-other-fighting-words
Thursday
Il Divo: The group’s concert, with Simply Three, 7 p.m. March 26. Tickets $66.40 and up. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com. bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/il-divo-by-candlelight-with-special-guest-simply-three
UPCOMING
Spring Equinox – Chatsworth Nature Preserve: The LADWP presents the event that begins with a Native American blessing ceremony, followed by guided nature hikes, live animal exhibitions, interactive storytelling, and community and environmental resource information, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28. What not to bring: dogs, cigarettes of any kind, bikes or scooters, drones. Free admission. Street parking available with limited on-site parking. Use the entry gate on Valley Circle Boulevard, west of Plummer Street, Chatsworth. Details, parking instructions, the flyer (register to attend requested): ladwp.com/chatsworthopenhouse
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Special exhibit: “Touch-a-Truck,” March 28-April 4 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/events/touch-a-truck/). Special ongoing exhibit: “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – The Exhibit,”(discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/mickey-mouse-clubhouse/), through May 3. 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 prices; lower admission prices during weekdays; admission vary by date). Parking lot: From Osborne Street, enter through Dronfield Avenue (free parking). Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. discoverycube.org/los-angeles/visit/
Spring Egg Hunt at Granada Hills Recreation Center: Event includes arts and craft activities, contests, games and jumpers, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 28. Children should bring a basket. Schedule of timed egg hunts and by age groups: ages 2 and younger, noon; 3-5 at 12:10 p.m.; 6-7 at 12:20 p.m.; 8-9 at 12:30 p.m.; 10-12 at 12:40 p.m. Location, 16730 Chatsworth St. 818-363-3556. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2uc9xs2s
Vegan Street Fair – Los Angeles: Introduction to vegan food (for some) or discover new vendors for those who are vegans, plus enjoy DJs and entertainment, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 28-29. All food vendors have at least one $5 or less item. Free admission. Details and to register on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/n2b5fafn. Westwood Village, 1036 Broxton Ave., Westwood. veganstreetfair.com
Giant Egg Hunt – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Event begins with welcoming words by Pastor Gregory Barth, music, and a song by the preschoolers, followed by egg hunts (arranged by age groups (5th graders and younger) in designated areas, 10:30 a.m.-noon April 4. Children need to bring a basket for the hunt. Location 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. our-redeemer.org
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Immerse yourself in the time of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and have some fun with cosplay of the time period, speaking the lingo, shopping in the marketplace, listening to music and laughing at performances, Saturday-Sunday, April 4 through May 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (except for Easter Sunday, April 5 the hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and tickets must be purchased online for April 5; not available at the Box Office). Pub Crawl tickets on sale now ($90; minimum age is 21; no children allowed on the pub crawl including children in strollers). Theme weekends: “Pirate and Marketplace” (April 4-5); “Cottagecore” (April 19-20); “Renncon” (April 18-19); “All Hallows Spring” (April 25-26). (renfair.com/socal/special-events). Fun dress code for all weekends: period “faire” costume (optional). Admission $44 ages 13 and older; $28 ages 5-12. No pets allowed. There is a mandatory car entry fee, $15 (cash is recommended), to the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area (renfair.com/socal/directions-weather/). Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $30 (must be purchased in advance online; VIP parking cost does not include the mandatory car entry fee). Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. 626-969-4750. renfair.com/socal
Neil Forever – Love at the Greek: The tribute band 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
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
Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special art exhibit: “Desert Dreams and Coastal Currents,” through March 29 (theautry.org/exhibitions/desert-dreams-and-coastal-currents). 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. 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
The Getty Center: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required (tinyurl.com/yu6fsv3s). Parking $25 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation/). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Ongoing special exhibit: “Unearthed – Raw Beauty,” an exhibit of mineral specimens displayed in their natural and uncut form, through April 18, 2027 (nhm.org/unearthed-rare-mineral-exhibition). Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 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
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and also, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday (always check the website to confirm hours and 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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