SoCal Cars Calendar
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EVENTS Oct. 8
So Cal Falcons meet 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Oct. 8, Hill St. Café, 3301 Glen Oaks Blvd., Burbank. Join the So Cal Falcons for a breakfast meeting. For more info: Patrick at (805) 583-4403. Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., Oct. 8, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! Info: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com. Balboa Car Show at the
Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Oct. 8, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. Info: BalboaCarShow. com or (949) 887-0236. Malibu Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Oct. 8, Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Presented by the city of Malibu and Exclusive Motorcars, the morning features a drive along the coast and a stop at Malibu Bluffs Park for coffee and admiring the automobiles. 6th Annual Galpin Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 8, 15505 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills. Day will feature nearly 1,000 vehicles on display, kids activities, carnival games, paint-the-truck, live entertainment and food.
Oct. 10
Cruz-In, 6 p.m., Oct. 10, Granada Hills Town Center, 18000 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills. Join us every Tuesday.
Oct. 11
Odd Squad Car Club
Coffee Cruise, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Oct. 11, 9829 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: oddsquadcc.com.
Mid City Car Meet, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 11, 5746 Adams St., Los Angeles. The car show features cars, food, music and shops. Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 11, Burger Express, 3200 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.
Oct. 13
Bob’s Classic Car Show, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 13, 4211 W. Riverside Avenue, Burbank. Classic car lovers from all over gather for this weekly trip down nostalgia lane. Info: (818) 843-9334.
Oct. 14
2nd Annual Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 14, Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Classic cars, trophies, silent auction, food, music and vendors. Info: alisahensel@ gmail.com or svhs-simica.schoolloop.com/ CarShowRegistration. Highland Park Classic Car Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 14, 6040 York Blvd., Los Angeles. Everyone welcome, including solo riders, all clubs, trucks, hot rods, customs, stock, muscle and all other types of classics and antique vehicles. Everyone who brings a car receives a raffle ticket. This is a family-friendly event, so bring the family and folding chairs and enjoy the cars, music and food.
4th Annual RU Classic
Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 14, 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach. Presented by Redondo Union High School PTSA. The show will feature dash plaques for the first 75 entrees, as well as door prizes, live DJ, performances by the RUHS Jazz Band, food and drinks. Info: redondounion.org or ruhscarshow@gmail.com. Tailgate Truck Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 14, Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. Open to all pre-1987 trucks. Info: (800) 210-7021 or tailgatetruckshow.com. 25th Annual American Muscle Classic Car Show, noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 14, Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City. Antiques, classics, imports and trucks. Open to all pre1975 vehicles. The event will also feature a barbecue lunch, raffle and trophies. Info: (626) 656-7322 or dingram@templecity.us. Oct. 15
Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., Oct. 15, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! Info: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com. Wheels and Waves Malibu, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Oct. 15, Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. Info: malibucountrymart.com or fireballtim.com. Balboa Car Show at the
Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Oct. 15, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. Info: BalboaCarShow. com or (949) 887-0236.
Oct. 17
Cruz-In, 6 p.m., Oct. 17, Granada Hills Town Center, 18000 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills. Join us every Tuesday.
Oct. 18
Odd Squad Car Club
Coffee Cruise, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Oct. 18, 9829 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: oddsquadcc.com.
Mid City Car Meet, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 18, 5746 Adams St., Los Angeles. The car show features cars, food, music and shops. Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 18, The Habit, 2091 Madera Road, Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.
Oct. 20
Bob’s Classic Car Show, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 20, 4211 W. Riverside Avenue, Burbank. Classic car lovers from all over gather for this weekly trip down nostalgia lane. Info: (818) 843-9334.
Oct. 21
5th Annual Newport El
Classic Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 21, 1327 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. The classic car show will also include a kids play area, food trucks and trophies. Proceeds to benefit students of Newport Elementary School. Info: newportelcarshow.org. Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Oct. 21, New York Deli & Bakery Co., 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. Car enthusiasts gather twice a month. Information: cvcarsandcoffee.com.
Covina 22nd Annual Thunderfest Car Show
& Music Festival, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, along Citrus Avenue between Badillo Street and San Bernardino Road in downtown Covina. Admire more than 200 hot rods, customs and classic cars, or hang out at one of our two outdoor stages, four indoor stages, or at the beer and food garden at Heritage Park. Vote for your favorite hot rod or classic car, go shopping on College Street with a variety of new vendors or visit our shops and restaurants in Downtown and top off your night with gifts and a great dinner.
Oct. 22
Cruise Night, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 22, 563 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark. All makes and years welcome. Trophies for the top six cars will be awarded. Raffles will include fine wine and cooking classes. Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Oct. 22, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. Info: BalboaCarShow. com or (949) 887-0236. Malibu Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Oct. 22, Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Presented by the city of Malibu and Exclusive Motorcars, the morning features a drive along the coast and a stop at Malibu Bluffs Park for coffee and admiring the automobiles. Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., Oct. 22, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! Info: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com. Hot Rods at the Beach, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 22, Glory Days Seaside Grill, 620 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach. Join the Hotrod Knights for breakfast or coffee. Hot Cakes & Hot Rods, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 22, Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff, Lakewood. Bring something of interest to show and tell from your garage or library.
Oct. 25
Odd Squad Car Club
Coffee Cruise, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Oct. 25, 9829 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: oddsquadcc.com.
Mid City Car Meet, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 25, 5746 Adams St., Los Angeles. The car show features cars, food, music and shops. Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 25, Tommy’s, 1290 Madera Road, Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.
Oct. 27
Final Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 27, Northridge Plaza, 8876 Corbin Ave., Northridge. Presented by Valley Mustang Club. Join other car enthusiasts for a night of fun. Bob’s Classic Car Show, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 27, 4211 W. Riverside Ave., Burbank. Classic car lovers from all over gather for this weekly trip down nostalgia lane. Info: (818) 843-9334.
Oct. 28
2nd Annual Family Fun
Day Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 28, Johnny Carson Park, 400 S. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. Awards will be given to the top 15 cars. The day will also feature a car show and pancake breakfast with the Burbank Kiwanis For Fun Foundation, as well as entertainment, raffle prizes, T-shirts, dash plaques, food and beverages and a 50/50 opportunity drawing. Info: (818) 846-8487 or panette@ pacbell.net.
Manhattan Beach Cars & Coffee, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Oct. 28, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey. Car enthusiasts gather for camaraderie and coffee. Fall Fling XXII All Mopar
Show, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 28, Woodley Park, 6100 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. This is a show and shine format. Enjoy a day of mopars in the fall. Works in progress welcome. Bring out your project, garage queen, daily driver and show car. More than 250 cars expected. For more info: cpwclub.com or (818) 759-1779.
Oct. 29
Classic6 a.m., Oct. Cars 29, & WesternCoffee, Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! Info: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com. Cars & Café at Moulin Bistro, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Oct. 29, 1000 Bristol St., Newport Beach. Join us for great cars, great coffee and great breakfast. Info: facebook. com/CarsAndCafeNB. Hot Rods at the Beach, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 29, Glory Days Seaside Grill, 620 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach. Join the Hotrod Knights for breakfast or coffee. Hot Cakes & Hot Rods, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 29, Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff, Lakewood. Bring something of interest to show and tell from your garage or library.
Oct. 31
Cruz-In, 6 p.m., Oct. 31, Granada Hills Town Center, 18000 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. Join us every Tuesday.
Nov. 4
Conejo Valley Cars &
Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Nov. 4, New York Deli & Bakery Co., 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. Car enthusiasts gather twice a month. For more info: cvcarsandcoffee.com.
Nov. 5
West Side VW Coffee Meet, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Nov. 5, Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica.
Nov. 18
Oldsmobile 120th Anniversary Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 18, Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. For more info: TheADM.org or (310) 909-0950.
Conejo Valley Cars &
Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Nov. 18, New York Deli & Bakery Co., 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. Car enthusiasts gather twice a month. For more info: cvcarsandcoffee.com.
Nov. 19
Wheels and Waves Malibu, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Nov. 19, Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. Info: malibucountrymart.com or fireballtim.com.
Nov. 24
Final Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 24, Northridge Plaza, 8876 Corbin Ave., Northridge. Presented by Valley Mustang Club. Join other car enthusiasts for a night of fun.
Nov. 25
Manhattan Beach Cars
& Coffee, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Nov. 25, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey. Car enthusiasts gather for camaraderie and coffee.
Nov. 26
Cars & Café at Moulin
Bistro, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Nov. 26, 1000 Bristol St., Newport Beach. Join us for great cars, great coffee and great breakfast. Info: facebook. com/CarsAndCafeNB.
Dec. 2
Hot Wheels Garage at the Automobile Driving
Museum, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 2, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. Featuring life-size Hot Wheels cars, raffle prizes, real Hot Wheels tracks, balloon artist, face painting and ice cream sundaes. Info: TheADM.org.
Dec. 3
West Side VW Coffee Meet, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dec. 3, Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica.
Dec. 16
Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee,
7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Dec. 16, New York Deli & Bakery Co., 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. Car enthusiasts gather twice a month. For more info: cvcarsandcoffee.com.
Dec. 17
Wheels and Waves Malibu, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Dec. 17, Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. Info: malibucountrymart.com or fireballtim.com.
Dec. 29
Final Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 29, Northridge Plaza, 8876 Corbin Ave., Northridge. Presented by Valley Mustang Club. Join other car enthusiasts for a night of fun.
Dec. 30
Manhattan Beach Cars &
Coffee, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Dec. 30, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey. Car enthusiasts gather for camaraderie and coffee.
Dec. 31
Cars & Café at Moulin
Bistro, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Dec. 31, 1000 Bristol St., Newport Beach. Join us for great cars, great coffee and great breakfast. Info: facebook. com/CarsAndCafeNB.
DESTINATIONS
Automobile Driving
Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. The museum boasts a rotating collection of 130 classic, antique and vintage automobiles. Guests are also given the opportunity on Sundays to ride in one of the museum’s historic collector vehicles. The main building is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and rides are available from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Info: (310) 909-0950 or automobile drivingmuseum.org. California Route 66 Museum, 16825 S. D St., Victorville. Historic and contemporary exhibits explore the Mother Road and its impact on architecture, the arts, community development and commerce. Admission is free. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, and Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Open Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. Information: (760) 951-0436.
Justice Brothers Racing
Museum, 2734 E. Huntington Drive, Duarte. The museum is a tribute to racing brothers Ed, Gus and Zeke Justice and the world of American racing. Housed next to Justice Brothers, Inc., the museum features more than 200 cars and racing memorabilia. Admission is free. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more info: (626) 359-9174. Marconi Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin. The museum features a vast collection of historical, exotic and classic cars, as well as highperformance street cars and race cars. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: (714) 258-3001 and marconimuseum.org.
The Mullin Automotive Museum, 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard. Art Deco museum featuring French coach-built automobiles. Currently featuring carriages and brass era cars built by famous French coachbuilders. Museum is typically open second and fourth Saturdays of the month, in addition to semi-private tours at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Other weekdays available by request. Reservations required at (805) 385-5400 or mullinautomotivemuseum. com. NHRA Motorsports Museum, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, the museum’s mission is to celebrate the impact of motorsports on the Southern California culture. Vintage and historical racing vehicles are on display, as well as photographs, trophies and other memorabilia. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Info: (909)622-2133 and www.museum.nhra.com.
The Nethercutt Museum and Collection, 15151 and 15200 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. More than 130 antique, vintage and classic cars are displayed, including classic cars dating back to the early 1900s. Admission is free. Self-guided tours of the Nethercutt Museum are available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The Nethercutt Collection is available to view by guided tours only, with advanced reservations. 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information: (818) 364-6464. Nethercuttcollection.org.
Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. With constantly rotating exhibit spaces, the museum’s mission is to explore and present the history of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture, using Los Angeles as a prime example. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information: (323) 930-2277.
CRUISE INs and MEETINGS
Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Sundays, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. The weekly event is open to all vintage cars and motorcycles, and features free raffle prizes and doughnuts. For more information: (949) 887-0236 or BalboaCarShow.com. Classic Cruisers Association, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays, Bob’s Big Boy Broiler, 7447 Firestone Blvd., Downey. The weekly event includes trophies, raffle and 50/50. For more info: (323) 387-1672 or (310) 292-1533.
Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., first and third Saturdays, Bean Crazy Coffee, 140 W. Hillcrest Drive, 121, Thousand Oaks. For more information: cvcccraig@gmail.com.
Early Rodders, 7 to 9 a.m. every Saturday, United Artist Theater, 1919 Verdugo Blvd., La Canada. The Early Rodders are focused on hot rods and muscle cars. For more information: earlyrodders@gmail.com.
East Pasadena Car Culture Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays, 3807 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. For more information: facebook.com/ EastPasadenaCarCulture.
Under Oath Car Club, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., third Saturdays, Spring Street Parking Lot Parade, Straw Hat Pizza, 6522 E. Spring St., Long Beach. For more information: underoathcarclub.com.
Lowrider – DUB – Pedal Car Show Cruise Nights, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., third Saturdays, Tom’s Jr., 1725 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. The evenings feature live music, 50/50 raffle, free giveaways and trophies. For more information: (323) 667-6659.
Malibu Cars and Coffee, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., second and fourth Sunday, Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Organized by the city of Malibu and Exclusive Motorcars, automobile enthusiasts enjoy a beautiful drive along the coast and meet for coffee in Malibu. For more information: (310) 317-1364, malibucarsandcoffee.com.
Vintage Corvettes of Southern California meets at noon the first Saturday of the month at the Junkyard Café, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Meetings are followed by an event and dinner. For more information: Vintagecorvettessocal.com. Wheels & Waves Malibu, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., every third Sunday, Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. For more information: malibucountrymart.com or fireballtim.com.