Local Calendar
2nd Annual BBQ & Beer Festival
Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bbq-beer-festival-central-parksanta-clarita Friday, May 5, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (21+ only), Saturday, 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-6 p.m., $10-$40 Friday night is a celebration of craft beer, featuring more than 50 craft beers, endless BBQ options and live entertainment (21+ only). Saturday’s family friendly event is all about hot, delicious BBQ, vendors and entertainment options. Sunday is Blues, Brews and BBQ – Chow down on the best BBQ and sip the finest craft beers while enjoying live bands like the renowned blues group Tommy Castro & the Painkillers. A separate Kid Zone with ride tickets available for additional purchase.
COC Friday Night Film Program ‘Things to Come’ and ‘Elle’
COC, Hasley#101, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia Gary.Peterson@canyons.edu. Flex credit is available Friday, May 5, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free The COC Cinema Department offers a film program during the spring semester that is open to everyone. Tonight’s films: ‘Things to Come’ (2016) A philosophy teacher soldiers through the death of her mother, getting fired from her job, and dealing with a husband who is cheating on her. Director: Mia Hansen-Løve (as Mia Hansen Love). ‘Elle,’ (2016) A successful businesswoman gets caught up in a game of cat and mouse as she tracks down the unknown man who raped her. Director: Paul Verhoeven.
Man and Woman of the Year Recognition
Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia Please visit http://www.scvmc.org or email waynescc@socal.rr.com
Friday, May 5, 6-10 p.m., $125 What: Nominees and their sponsoring organizations will be recognized at this dinner, culminating in announcement of the 2017 Man and Woman of the Year. This year’s event is chaired by the 2016 Man and Woman of the Year, Jim Lentini and Lois Bauccio.
Santa Clarita Encore Chorale Presents ‘Sing’
Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall Cheri Walters at 661-347-3221 or cheri.walters@gmail.com.
Friday, May 5, 7 p.m. Free Santa Clarita Encore Chorale, a nonprofit musical arts program for adults 55 and better, announces their Spring Concert, SING! The concert is a fun mix from Jersey Boys to Beatles to Queen, tunes from the Great American Songbook, folksongs, spirituals and more. For more details, contact Or Roberta Kessler at 818-291-6548, rkessler@accoes.com
COC Theatre Presents: Bring It On, the Musical
PAC at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia 661-362-5304
Friday and Saturday, May 5 & 6, 8 p.m. $5 / $10 Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass, and inspired by the hit film, “Bring It On: The Musical” takes audiences on a high-flying journey filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness.
Comedy Mashup
The Main, 24266 Main Street, Newhall http://atthemain.org/
Friday, May 5, 8:30-10:30 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at the door Comedy Mashup is a monthly series that brings together working comedians from all over southern California for a night of big laughs. The evening includes both stand up and improv performances. The suggested audience for the performance is adults, ages 18 and older. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the bar. Doors open one hour prior to showtime.
Flutterby Open Art Studio
ARTree Community Arts Center, 22508 6th Street, Newhall http://theartree.org/ Saturday, May 6, Drop in anytime between 10am-1pm. Free At the ARTree Community Arts Center kids can enjoy FREE open studio time. Each of our monthly Flutterby Saturday sessions showcases a featured art material to explore and an opportunity to interact with an in-house artist who will be painting, drawing or sculpting, and answering questions. No registration, no fees, just freedom. 4th Annual SCV Pacific Islander Festival William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall 661-254-4584, http://scvhula.com/scv-pacific-islander-festival. html
Saturday and Sunday, May 6 & 7, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free Kalaleke Pacific Island Dance Company and the Friends of Hart Park, present a Pacific Island Festival featuring Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesian food, music and dance performances. Craft vendors, lei making, shaved ice and much more.
Red Bull Wings For Life World Run
Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia http://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/us/en/
Sunday, May 7, 4 a.m., $60 The Red Bull Wings for Life World Run is a worldwide running event that takes place simultaneously around the world. This race is suitable for runners (or walkers) of all skill levels. Unlike traditional races, the Wings for Life World Run has no set distance or finish line. Instead, competitors will begin racing at Westfield Valencia Town Center simultaneously with participants around the world while trying to avoid being stopped by an advancing “Catcher Car.”
Child & Family Center’s Taste of the Town
Mann Biomedical Park, 25104 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia http://www.tasteofthetown.com Sunday, May 7, 1-5 p.m. General tickets are $75. VIP tickets are $125. Fundraiser for Child & Family Center. Sample dishes and wines from many local eateries and wineries.
Sierra Hillbillies ‘Island Fever Dance’
SCV Senior Center 22900 Market Street. Newhall 661-254-4272, visit www. sierrahillbillies.org
Sunday, May 7, 2-5 p.m. Vic Ceder will be the caller for our ‘Island Fever’ Square Dance. The cuer’s name is yet to be announced, but as always casual attire will be the order of the day—just with a tropical theme. Join us for laidback fun and fine dancing.
Henry Mayo Hospital Home Tour: ‘Spring in Bloom’ Luncheon
Henry Mayo Hospital Home Tour: ‘Spring in Bloom’ Luncheon Tuesday, May 9, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. $30, cash or check only payable at the door Annual membership luncheon and fashion show and opportunity drawing. Please bring a friend and introduce them to the Home Tour League. Reservations required. Please RSVP no later than May 2.