Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery: “ Mardilan Lee Georgio and Sandy Fisher: Enraptured by Nature,” fine art landscapes. Topanga Canyon Gallery: “Caroline PM Jones – Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks.” Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m.
Jewish Artists Initiative of Southern California: A virtual exhibit “Beginnings with No Endings: Hope and Optimism.” View the exhibit here: (best on desktop computer or download the app for phone or tablet). Email Sydney Adam at More information on the arts in Santa Clarita: Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. Exhibit is also available to view online on Artsteps link here: bit.ly/3AoYIo3. View the exhibit during business hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Moments of Zen: An in-person exhibit from 31 artists has opened at the First Floor Gallery at the City of Santa Clarita’s City Hall. The exhibit is at the former Amoeba Music building, 6400 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Viewer discretion: sequences of bright flashing lights. Tickets $39.99 and up for adults $29.99 children (tickets have added fees price depends on peak and off-peak times and dates). The exhibit was conceived and designed by Massimiliano Siccardi and the soundtrack by Luca Longobardi. Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit: The walk-through digital art exhibit with well-known works of Vincent van Gogh, through Jan. LAPD Devonshire PALS Youth Center, outdoors, 8721 Wilbur Ave., Northridge. Tickets $80 (includes food, two cocktails and dessert). A Midsummer’s Night Food Festival: LAPD Devonshire PALS presents the event, hosted by chefs Jet Tila and Antonia Lofaso (both on Food Network), with cooking demonstrations and a culinary auction, 8-11 p.m. Pierce College, use the entrance from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. The market is open on the fourth Sunday of every month.
Admission $5 free for ages 12 and younger. Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles or new treasures at the re-opening, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. For general admission, bring blanket or chairs for seating (also, the viewing area has changed to the “east ramp” only). 22 $80 for ages 6-12 with paid VIP Chalet adult admission. General admission $30 $20 for active military with ID $10 ages 6-16 VIP Chalet (with seating provided and VIP parking): $130 on Aug. All tickets must be purchased online (no tickets sold at the door). The event is presented by Oxnard Auto Center. Wings Over Camarillo Airshow and Classic/Exotic Car and Motorcycle Show: The event, cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, returns with aerial performances, classic car and motorcycle show, a STEM pavilion and a “Veterans Hangar,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, 2500 N.
Non-members of the TCA may purchase a six-month trial membership at the door and then register for other convention activities and two days of the “Marketplace,” or purchase a membership in advance on the website. 21 (admission to the market $20 free for ages 12 and younger accompanied by an adult).
A “Marketplace” of toy trains and related items plus an auction will be held on Aug. Free to see operating toy train layouts and listening to seminars on railroading and the modern railroad hobby. Toy Train Expo: The Train Collectors Association holds the event, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Westfield Fashion Square, 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks. A ceremony to unveil a flag for the San Fernando Valley (a collaboration between My Valley Pass, the Valley Relics Museum and Westfield Fashion Square) plus local vendors, a DJ, 818 Day cookies, a display of cars used in movies and giveaways, 6-8:18 p.m. 18 to celebrate businesses and historic locations. 818 Day: My Valley Pass, a visitor’s guide to the San Fernando Valley, is holding an event on Aug.
Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center, 135 N. 27 (also, a free art workshop) Salsa Night, Sept. 20 (also, a free art workshop) Motown Night, Aug. Food and beverages will be available for purchase (no outside food or drink allowed). 3 (reservations requested but walk-ins may be accommodated: bit.ly/3CF1TK3. Also, pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinics, Aug. Music Center’s Dance DTLA: Have fun learning a new dance steps when expert dance instructors provide dance lessons and DJs spinning the tunes, on Fridays, Aug.