Entertainment

More than 300 Valley business and community leaders were on hand last week when the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) honored Valley News Group contributor and Cowe Communications founder… Read More »Miri Rossitto Receives Champion of Women Award

By Neill Simmons The planet Venus shines brightly as a prominent evening star low in the western sky after sunset. On the 14th of September… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the September Sky

Originally built in 1946, Harter Hall is beginning a new chapter after a volunteer-led renovation of the historic Woodland Hills gathering space. For almost 80… Read More »Historic Harter Hall to Reopen With Live Music

They’ve had over 20 years on Antiques Roadshow. Are second-generation in the business. And they’re coming to Tarzana and Thousand Oaks with a unique opportunity for… Read More »Elite Roadshow Buyers Coming to Tarzana and Thousand Oaks

Since winning her first Tony Award for the title role in Broadway’s Thoroughly Modern Millie in 2002, Sutton Foster has become one of the industry’s most celebrated… Read More »Sutton Foster to Kick Off Soraya’s Fall Season

Center Theatre Group presents Clue, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from Paramount Pictures’ wildly popular film. The second North… Read More »Get a Clue at Ahmanson

The Southern California high-energy party dance band Super Soul Groove will perform this Sunday, August 16,  at 6:30 pm in Warner Park.  They perform a mega… Read More »Groove to Super Soul in Park Sunday

By Neill Simmons The highlight of August is the Perseid Meteor Shower that peaks on Wednesday, the 12, into the morning of the 13th.  At the… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the August Sky

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) is showcasing its new “America 250” exhibition, marking two and a half centuries of American independence. This… Read More »Reagan Library Hosting “America 250”

Twist and shout this Sunday at Warner Park as Abbey Road brings their Beatles tribute to the stage. With their tight harmonies, flawless note-for-note renditions… Read More »“Let it Be” In Warner Park Sunday

Iconic yacht rock hits by Toto, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Jimmy Buffett, Fleetwood Mac and other soft rock legends of… Read More »Yacht Rock Sails Into Calabasas August 1

By Katie Sterling This review is quite fashionably late, but given the nature of the movie, perhaps that’s on theme? After all, The Devil Wears Prada… Read More »The Devil Wears Prada 2: The Villain Turns Vanilla

Mention film star Humphrey Bogart and a trio of Warner Bros. films are likely to spring to mind: High Sierra (1941), The Maltese Falcon (1941), and his most famous… Read More »“Reel” History of the Valley: Here’s Looking at You, Bogie! 

Start me up! Rock out to the songs of the Rolling Stones this Sunday, July 19,  at Calabasas Lake. The City of Calabasas Sunsets Concert Series… Read More »Jumping Jack Flash at Calabasas Lake Sunday

Relive the classic rock anthems that have defined generations! Ridin’ the Storm Out brings the timeless hits of REO Speedwagon roaring back to life this… Read More »REO Speedwagon Tribute in Warner Park Sunday

Amidst the myriad of streaming services lies a hidden gem, that while it did run theatrically, was out of theatres before you could blink. Part… Read More »When Sound is the Storyline: Tuner is a Sleeper Hit

By James R. Bozajian There were many individual contributions to the successful drive to incorporate the City of Calabasas, but few were as memorable or… Read More »Did You Know Calabasas Had Its Own Song?

The City of Calabasas will not have fireworks but proudly hosts a family-friendly 4th of July celebration each year, featuring fun and festive activities for… Read More »Calabasas July 4 Celebrations

By Katie Sterling Rarely do I quit a TV show after just one episode, but I fear I have lost brain cells I shall never… Read More »Calabasas Confidential Should Have Been Canceled Before it Was Cast

By Katie Sterling When group talk turns to “did you see the game last night?!,” my reaction is to usually yell “sports!” and depart to… Read More »Rafa: An Intimate Portrayal of an Elite Athlete

Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire–searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. How she finds them is a New York… Read More » Alicia Keyes’ Hells Kitchen Opens at Pantages

By Marty Cooper Some of the most unforgettable stars in film history happened to bark instead of speak.  “Man’s best friend” has been moviemakers’ and… Read More »“Reel” History: The Valley is Going to the Dogs

The “Brady Bunch” house in Studio City is opening  to the public with a limited run of tours, letting fans walk through one of television’s most… Read More »The “Brady Bunch Experience” Opens to the Public

or 65 years,  The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic… Read More »Sound of Music Sings Its Way to Pantages

Blue Note Jazz  and the LA Phil  kick off the Blue Note Jazz Festival – formerly the storied Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival – beginning the upcoming Hollywood… Read More »Blue Note Jazz Festival Returns to Hollywood Bowl

Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is now open and eager to welcome guests to its immersive event designed to engage guests in… Read More »Fan Fest Now Open at Universal Studios

Tickets are selling fast for the  Calabasas Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 7, at the Calabasas Civic Center Plaza. Enjoy food,… Read More »Grab Your Tickets and a Glass for the Calabasas Chamber’s Wine Tasting 

All Roads Theatre Company will present the world premiere of The Music That Makes Me Dance: The Songs of Jule Styne, the first-ever musical revue compiling… Read More »The Music That Makes Me Dance: The Songs of Jule Styne Opens at El Portal

By Marty Cooper Think back to the San Fernando Valley of the mid-20th century. What two cultural standouts come to mind? For many, the answer… Read More »“Reel” History of the Valley: The Valley Culture: Cars & Cinema

By Neill Simmons This is your last chance to see the best of the winter sky.  Its constellations, planets, and stars will not be visible by… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the April Sky

Kim’s Convenience is “now open” at the Ahmanson Theatre and will be open for business until Sunday, April 19. This award-winning comedy drama, which inspired the… Read More »Kim’s Convenience is “Now Open” at Ahmanson

The show that set Broadway back 1,000 years! Spamalot, a crowd favorite, returns to the Pantages Theatre from March 24 to April 12.  The musical comedy… Read More »Spamalot Gallops Into Production at Pantages

Broadway in Hollywood is proud to announce its new 2026–2027 season, featuring seven Los Angeles premieres direct from Broadway, a celebrated rock theatrical classic and… Read More »Broadway in Hollywood Announces 2026-27 Season

Singer, songwriter and actor Tamyra Gray will perform live at Woodland Hills  Community Church on March 21. Rising to national acclaim on the inaugural season of American… Read More »Tamyra Gray Live in Concert in Woodland Hills

By Neill Simmons The whole month of March brings us  a brilliant Jupiter in all its glory.  Look straight up to see the king of all planets… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the March Sky

Another casualty of the Palisades Fire was the closing of Rosenthal’s wine tasting room on PCH in Malibu. But fans of the vintner can visit… Read More »Missing Rosenthal Tasting Room at the Beach? Visit Rosenthal Estate Winery

Get ready for an afternoon of unforgettable harmony and timeless songs as The Graduates: The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel, the acclaimed national touring show, comes… Read More »Relive the Songs of Simon & Garfunkel in Thousand Oaks

At a Special Meeting held on Thursday, February 5, the Calabasas City Council voted to hold a stand-alone special election to place a local sales… Read More »Calabasas Puts Sales Tax on the Ballot

By Danrochelle D. Yumul Out here, we learn early that the San Fernando Valley is its own place. It’s morning traffic on the 101, weekend… Read More »A Valley Rose Parade Float in the Works!

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. The Tony Award-winning musical SIX comes to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre February 18 to March 8. From Tudor queens to pop… Read More »Divorced, Beheaded, Live! SIX Comes to Hollywood

The highlight of February is on the 18th and 19th when the planet Mercury is at its highest in the west after sunset.   The Romans… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the February Sky

By Katie Sterling In a movie whose title references Shakespeare’s most famous work, the narrative seemingly has very little focus on the playwright himself. Rather,… Read More »Hamnet is a Visceral Tale of Grief

The Soraya has assembled an entire company of musicians who are 2026 Grammy nominees: pianist and music director Gerald Clayton, Los Angeles-based gospel choir Tonality,… Read More »Gerald Clayton Opens Jazz at Naz at The Soraya

By Martin Cooper The story of Black filmmakers in the San Fernando Valley has to begin under the unflattering light shined on the region’s history… Read More »“Reel” History of the Valley: Black Actors and the Valley: An Improving Picture

Valley Cultural Foundation (VCF) is excited to announce the return of its legendary free Summer Concert Series at Warner Park, marking an incredible 51 years… Read More »Summer Concerts in Park Season Announced

By Neill Simmons The highlight of January is the majestic planet, Jupiter.  It will be at its brightest in the east on Saturday the 10th.  Make sure… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the January Sky

 Turquoise symbolizes good fortune, healing, protection and spiritual connection – and all turquoise necklaces are 50% off for the holidays at Native Spirit Lodge in… Read More »This Holiday Give the Gift of Good Fortune

By Neill Simmons The highlight of December is the “Geminids” Meteor shower on Saturday, the 13th, and continues into the early hours of Sunday.   The… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the December Sky

The Soraya at CSUN is offering a full complement of holiday entertainment this December.  On December 6, Gregory Porter takes the stage at 8 pm.… Read More »Holiday Music Sings at The Soraya

Universal Studios Hollywood is set to sparkle this holiday season, welcoming guests to a wonder-filled celebration across the theme park where beloved traditions return to… Read More »It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Grinchmas at Universal! 

L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow, L.A.’s wildest holiday tradition, is returning for 2025 and tickets are now on sale at lazoolights.org. Running now through January 11,… Read More »LA Zoo Lights Animals Are Aglow

The cast in rehearsal for the radio version of The Magnificent Ambersons at the West Valley Playhouse. The show is the Orson Welles radio adaptation of Booth… Read More »The Magnificent Amersons on Stage at West Valley Playhouse

Paranormal Activity is set to haunt the Ahmanson Theatre from November 13 to December 7, bringing the hit horror movie franchise to life in a brand… Read More »Paranormal Activity is Set to Haunt the Ahmanson

Wayne Wilkins, who records under the name “Aurelius” will be the featured performer at  a piano by candlelight event at Woodland Hills Community Church November 15.… Read More »Wayne Wilkins (“Aurelius”) To Perform in Woodland Hills

Circus Vargas is proud to present the red-carpet premiere of its latest, greatest action-packed entertainment extravaganza! “Hollywood Dreams!” is an homage to Tinseltown’s Golden Age,… Read More »The Circus is Coming to Town! 

Look forward to a hauntingly good time at the 29th Annual Spooky Village at Gelson’s Village Calabasas on October 25.  Gather your little monsters and come… Read More »Visit Gelson’s Spooky Village October 25

One of the world’s most popular musicals returns to Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Hollywood October 7 to 19.  Cameron Mackintosh presents… Read More »Les Mis Returns to L.A. at Pantages

The 2025-26 season of The Soraya at CSUN journeys farther than any previous: the nightlife of Lisbon, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City; the daily life… Read More »Soraya Announces 2025-26 Season

The Valley Film Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of thought-provoking story-telling with a showcase of 50 films from around the world, as well as… Read More »Valley Film Fest Rolls Out September 17

Get ready to scream!  Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood kick off this Thursday, September 4 and will run until Sunday, November 2. The… Read More »Halloween Horror Nights Return to Universal

Aspiring and/or established writers especially interested in science fiction, are invited to attend a special in person presentation given by author/screenwriter and teacher Greg Elliot… Read More »Star Trek Screenwriter to Speaker at Writers Club

Get ready for a feast for your eyes – and ears – as Shucked comes to the Hollywood Pantages August 19 to September 7. The Tony Award-winning… Read More »Get Shucked! Enjoy the Corn-Fed Musical Sure to Satisfy Your Appetite for Humor

From now until Monday, September 1, Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the return of “Back to Hogwarts,” a magical seasonal event that welcomes witches, wizards and… Read More »Experience  the Magic of Back to Hogwarts at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

By Danrochelle D. Yumul There’s no place like the 818!  Every year on August 18, affectionately known as 818 Day, the San Fernando Valley lights up… Read More »A Love Letter to the Valley – 818 Day

The West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual installation and awards gala on July 17 at Woodland Hills Country Club.The West Valley… Read More »Chamber’s Installation Features Dinner, Dancing and Murder! 

Books, newspaper and magazine articles, television and the internet are filled with information about films and filmmakers. Rarely, however, do they discuss the one indispensable… Read More »An Homage to Movie Fans

Producers Ken Davenport, Bob Gaudio and NETworks Presentations with Broadway in Hollywood are thrilled to announce that A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its… Read More »Neil Diamond Musical Opens at Pantages

The building itself is an integral piece of Valley history, and what’s inside is the collected history of an extraordinary man. The Horace Heidt Big… Read More »A Piece of the Past to Visit Now: Horace Heidt’s Big Band Museum

You’ll never hear ACDC’s Thunderstruck again without wanting to break into elaborate choreography. After all, it’s a song that has become synonymous with the Dallas… Read More »Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Doc isn’t all Glitter and Gamedays

This Sunday, June 22, the free concert in Warner Park will feature rapper D.J. Quik. His classic albums such as “Quik Is The Na” (1990)… Read More »Sunday Concert in the Park Features Rapper D.J. Quik

The West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Valley Asian Pacific Islander Festival took place on May 10 at Pierce College. The event… Read More »Valley Asian Pacific Islander Festival Dances Into Valley

The Skirball Cultural Center presents the lineup for its 28th season of the free summertime live music series Sunset Concerts.  Since 1997, Sunset Concerts have… Read More »Skirball Presents Summer Concert Season

By Katie Sterling He’s done it, he’s found Italy. Joking aside, while Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy has seemingly transformed into Tucci in Italy, the new series has… Read More »Tucci in Italy Transport You to Culinary Delights

On May 7, Barbara Roisman Cooper and Martin Cooper, above, left and right, were recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and… Read More »Coopers Recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 26th annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction on Friday, May 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The… Read More »Toast! Join the Chamber Wine Tasting May 9

Imagine 1978’s Jaws without the menacing two-note introduction of the villainous shark that terrified Amityville’s residents.  Recall how Darth Vader’s Imperial March in the Star Wars’ 1977 saga… Read More »Reel History of the Valley: Sound Comes to the Cinema

It’s spring and time for Assistance League of San Fernando Valley’s annual Authors Luncheon – except it’s a brunch this year! The date is Saturday,… Read More »Authors Lunch Spotlights Bestselling Writers

The Leonis Adobe Museum in Old Town Calabasas is hosting its family-friendly Springtime at the Adobe event on Saturday, April 5, from 1 to 4… Read More »Springtime at Leonis Adobe Celebrated April 5

Perhaps the most popular dining spots for San Fernando Valley celebrity folk and other filmmakers was Sportsmen’s Lodge, located near the corner of Ventura Boulevard… Read More »Sportsmen’s Lodge: The Favorite Hang-Out

Broadway in Hollywood (Nederlander Organization) is proud to announce their new 2025-26 Season – consisting of four Los Angeles premieres direct from Broadway, three invigorated… Read More »Broadway in Hollywood Announces 2025-2026 Season

By Katie Sterling Much like the group of movies in contention for the year’s biggest award, the 97th Academy Awards was a mix of winning… Read More »And the Oscar Goes To…

By Katie Sterling Social media has been abuzz following the recent return of a show where the drama is high, the characters are largely unlikeable… Read More »The White Lotus is Open for Check In

 Get ready to celebrate as Valley Cultural Foundation (VCF) kicks off its milestone 50th summer concert season at Warner Ranch Park! This season features an… Read More »Valley Cultural Announces Summer Season Lineup

Former Calabasas High School football star Johnny Wilson played in last weekend’s Superbowl, as a  wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles.  As a Calabasas Coyote he… Read More »Calabasas High Grad Stars at Super Bowl

By Katie Sterling If this movie review had to be summed up in one sentence, it would be this: Death Becomes Her walked so The Substance could run. After… Read More »The Substance is Over-Hyped, and Frankly Ridiculous

It goes without saying that the last few weeks have been difficult for the community. It’s been a high time of stress, emotions and nerves.… Read More »After Weeks of Heavy News, Back in Action is a Palate Cleanser

Pacific Jazz Orchestra will open The Soraya’s “Jazz at Naz” season on February 1.  The festival will be headlined by Grammy Award-winning and two-time Tony nominated… Read More »Jazz at Naz Kicks Off February 1

No one could be funny while keeping a straight face like Buster Keaton.  Along with Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd, the trio had a near… Read More »No Special Effects…Just Buster Keaton

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Valley Cultural Foundation’s spectacular Holiday Arts and Music Festival on Saturday, December 14, from 1 to… Read More »Enjoy a Winter Wonderland of Arts and Music Saturday

Holiday Road is officially open for the festive season!  From the same team that brought you Nights of the Jack, Holiday Road transforms King Gillette… Read More »Festive Fun is Back at Holiday Road

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Valley Cultural Foundation’s spectacular Holiday Arts and Music Festival on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 1  to… Read More »Holiday Art & Musical Festival Set for December 14

By Katie Sterling Never before has there been a media campaign of this caliber. Truly, everywhere you look you see the pink…you see the green…… Read More »Wicked Doesn’t Soar Quite as High as Intended

The Soraya is congratulating all artists from their current season who are among the 2025 Grammy nominees.Cumulatively, the Recording Academy has recognized dozens of Soraya… Read More »Soraya Concert Lineup Includes Grammy Nominees

Renowned pianist Emanuel Ax will make his anticipated debut of the 2024-25 season at The Soraya on Sunday, November 3. The pianist is legendary in… Read More »Pianist Emanuel Ax to Play The Soraya

LA Opera will present Charles Gounod’s 1867 French opera adaptation of the beloved Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion November 2 through 23.… Read More »Romeo and Juliet Sing Their Way to LA Opera

On October 20th, Ventura Blvd becomes a walking-only neighborhood street fair. A carnival area, pet zone, two live music stages, cocktail lounge and a delectable… Read More »The 32nd Annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair To Take Place This Sunday 

Tickets are now on sale for The Soraya’s live-to-film  concert of Disney Pixar’s Coco. Featuring Orquesta Folclorica Nacional de Mexico, Coco comes to life on stage with the heartwarming… Read More »Coco Live-to-Film Concert at The Soraya

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Los Angeles Zoo as it hosts its annual Boo at the L.A. Zoo event on the last… Read More »Boo at the Zoo Returns for Two Weekends in October

By Katie Sterling You would think after so many murders in their building they might move right?! Well, as anyone with rent control knows, it’ll… Read More »Only Murders Season Four: Lights, Camera, Antics!

This year’s 76th annual Emmy Awards was full of Schitt’s and giggles. Father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek) hosted the annual television ceremony… Read More »A Night of Schitts and Giggles at The Emmys

Get ready to witness an extraordinary display of talent, excitement, and wonder under the Big Top at Circus Vargas with the all new 2024 production,… Read More »The Circus is Coming to Town! 

Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian has teamed up with Valley Cultural Foundation (VCF) to announce the eagerly awaited eighth season of NoHo Summer… Read More »Music and Movies! NoHo Summer Nights Begins Saturday, June 22

The reopening of California State University Northridge’s planetarium offers visitors a chance to look up at the stars and track the constellations, something not everyone… Read More »CSUN Reopening Planetarium Star Shows to the Public