Issue #1Thu, May 28This Weekend in The Valley
Thor's Reptile Family brings live reptiles to the Pacoima branch of the LA Public Library for a hands-on program where kids can see, learn about, and touch real animals. When: Thu May 28, 4 PM Where: LAPL Pacoima Branch, 13605 Van Nuys Blvd Cost: Free, family-friendly — LAPL event page
The Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library hosts a free Yoga and Tai Chi session with instructor Susan — a recurring weekday-morning drop-in open to adults. When: Thu May 28, 10:30am–noon (also recurs Mon + Wed at the same time) Where: Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library, 16244 Nordhoff St, North Hills Cost: Free, drop-in — LAPL event page
Jay Leno headlines two back-to-back nights at Flappers Comedy Club's 200-seat Main Room in downtown Burbank. When: Fri May 29 + Sat May 30, both shows 7:30 PM Where: Flappers Comedy Club, 102 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank Tickets: From $35.98/night, sold separately by date — Fri tickets / Sat tickets
Fri May 29 & Sat May 30 | AMC 16 Walkway, 125 E. Palm Ave, Burbank | Free to browse The Downtown Burbank Cultural Market runs every weekend at the pedestrian walkway outside the AMC 16, and this Friday and Saturday are no exception. Local vendors set up food, handmade crafts, and fashion along San Fernando and Palm — a manageable stroll with easy free parking in the structure nearby. No admission. The market also welcomes vendor applications at hyenoor.org if you make things worth selling. Source: burbankarts.com
The Comedy Chateau runs another free-admission Friday Night Live standup show at its NoHo room — a consistent anchor for live comedy in North Hollywood. When: Fri May 29 (showtime per Eventbrite listing) Where: The Comedy Chateau, 4615 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood RSVP: Free with required RSVP — Eventbrite
The NoHo Northeast Neighborhood Council pairs water slides and water balloons with a community resource fair for a free family cool-down ahead of the Memorial-Day-weekend heat. When: Sat May 30, 11am–2pm Where: Valley Plaza Recreation Center, North Hollywood Cost: Free, drop-in — nhnenc.org event page
FOODZILLA Fest sets up outside City of San Fernando City Hall with local restaurants and food trucks — organizers bill it as the Valley's largest food festival. When: Sat May 30, 5–9pm Where: City of San Fernando City Hall, 117 Macneil St Cost: Free admission, vendors charge per item — event listing
Jackalope Art Fair takes over San Fernando Blvd in downtown Burbank with 170+ local artisans showing original art, photography, jewelry, fashion, and home goods alongside live music and hands-on activities. When: Sat May 30 + Sun May 31, 11am–6pm both days Where: San Fernando Blvd, Downtown Burbank Cost: Free admission — jackalopeartfair.com/burbank
Saturday May 30, 1:30–3pm | Burbank Historical Society, 1100 W. Clark Ave | Free Dan Watson graduated from John Burroughs High School, spent his career shooting for the Burbank Leader and Glendale News-Press, and this Saturday he's bringing his collection of vintage press cameras to the Burbank Historical Society. He'll walk through the antique gear, share stories from decades on assignment, and talk about how photography changed in the Valley he grew up covering. The museum's own antique camera collection is also on display. Worth an hour on a Saturday afternoon. Source: burbankarts.com
Saturday May 30, 11am–1pm | North Hollywood Recreation Center, 11430 Chandler Blvd | Free The NoHo West Neighborhood Council is hosting a free community picnic at the North Hollywood Recreation Center this Saturday. Expect live student performances, food for families, bounce houses, and tables from local resource organizations — the kind of low-key, genuinely useful neighborhood event that tends to be better than it sounds on paper. No cover, no catch. RSVP via the Google Form on the NoHo West NC calendar page if you want to be counted. Source: nohowest.org
Kulak's Woodshed closes the weekend with a double bill featuring Robert Bidney and Fernando Perdomo, a NoHo session veteran (Linda Perhacs, Jakob Dylan, Echo in the Canyon) and Valley songwriter-circuit regular. When: Sun May 31, 8–10pm Where: Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood Cost: Donation-based — kulakswoodshed.com calendar
MOMNIPRESENT pairs live music with storytelling about moms and motherhood at The Colony Theatre, with proceeds going to Family Service Agency — a Valley nonprofit running counseling and family-support programs. When: Sun May 31, 5pm Where: The Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third Street, Burbank Tickets: Event details on myBurbank
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