Looking for cool things to do in Santa Clarita?
Whether you’re just stopping by or have lived here for years, there are always fun events and concerts to keep everyone busy.
August and September has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a great time to be in the Santa Clarita Valley.
August 2014
Friday, August 1-A Night at the Opera- 8 p.m.
Free and Family Friendly, A Night at the Opera will include some of Opera’s greatest melodies and songs at the Rivendale site at Towsley Canyon Park. For more information, visit www.LASummerFest.org.
Saturday, August 2 – Concerts in the Park: Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” • 7 p.m.
For more than two decades, Hotel California has touched the hearts of fans all over the world, by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of the Eagles. For more information on the 2014 Concerts in the Park series, visit http://arts.santa-clarita.com/events/concerts-in-the-park/
August 3, 9, 10- Shakespeare in the Park Series-Cymbeline 7:30 p.m.
Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival presents one of Shakespeare’s most wonderful and rarely produced plays, Cymbeline at the Rivendale site at Towsley Canyon Park. The event is free to the public.
Tuesday, August 5 – Stephanie’s Hope: Black and White Casino Night
This event is sure to be a wonderful evening full of fun and hope. Robinson Ranch is serving a delicious Mexican dinner buffet to all guests, a cash bar will be available throughout the evening as well as casino gaming complete with professional dealers. Prizes will be presented to the night’s top winners as well as the opportunity to win big in a silent auction. Please visit www.stephanieshope.com for more information. Follow the HOPE on Facebook: facebook.com/StephaniesHope.CURE4FA.
Tuesday, August 5 – Endless Summer Bunco Bash • 6 p.m.
Presented By Child & Family Center’s Women’s Auxiliary, the event will feature Bunco, food, prizes, raffles, wine and snacks and all proceeds will benefit the Child & Family Center. Reservations are $30. Space is limited and this event does sell out. The Bunco Bash will be held at the Child & Family Center, 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, 91350. To reserve a spot for an individual or a group, please contact Laura Kirchhoff at 661-255-6847 x3166 or email us at Laura.Kirchhoff@childfamilycenter.org. Sponsorship opportunities available.
Thursday, August 7 – 3rd Annual SCV Leadership Awards • 5:30 p.m.
Join us to celebrate those who make our community grow as we highlight 12 categories of all local businesses. KTLA Morning News co-anchor and Santa Clarita resident, Chris Schauble will return as this year’s Master of Ceremonies and it’s sure to be a night you won’t want to miss. For sponsorship opportunities or nomination information, visit the website at www.scvleadershipawards.com. You can also find the SCV Leadership Awards on Facebook.
Thursday, August 7 – Art Slam! A monthly happening in Newhall • 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Art Slam is a monthly art happening, featuring a variety of art, entertainment, and activities centered around a theme. The Art Slam concept steps away from labels, and develops a new art event City of Santa Clarita residence will enjoy. For more information about this event, visitwww.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Friday, August 8- A Night of Praise- 7:30 p.m.
Free and family friendly, enjoy an evening of music of love, faith and grace at the Rivendale site at Towsley Canyon Park. For more information, visit www.LASummerFest.org.
Saturday, August 9 – Concerts in the Park: Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries • 7 p.m.
Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries have been one of this country’s premier rock and roll party shows since 1972. Their high voltage performances have been enjoyed worldwide including the US, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. For more information on the 2014 Concerts in the Park series, visit http://arts.santa-clarita.com/events/concerts-in-the-park/
Sunday, August 10 – Second Sundays Food Truck • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Second Sundays is a monthly free event bringing gourmet food trucks and fun to the community here in Santa Clarita. Second Sundays is held in the spacious and beautiful Gateway Promenade on The Old Road where Interstate 5 and the 126 come together. Proceeds benefit West Ranch Wildcat Football. For more information please call Sabina Fetter, Second Sundays Event Chair at 661-212-8158.
Thursday, August 14 – JAM Sessions • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursdays@Newhall is launching a new free event in Old Town Newhall on the second Thursday of the month, called JAM Sessions. This free event features musical movements by various performing arts groups in partnership with the Ford Theatre Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, and the City of Santa Clarita. To learn more about J.A.M. Sessions, visit FordJamSessions.org.
Saturday, August 16 – Circle of Hope Presents: The 12th Annual Vine 2 Wine Classic • 6 p.m.
The Vine 2 Wine Classic returns to the original Wine Classic venue: California Institute of the Arts in Santa Clarita. The event benefits local non-profit, Circle of Hope, in serving the needs of women in our community with breast cancer. For more informationm please call 661-254-5218.
Saturday, August 16 – Concerts in the Park: Poncho Sanchez • 7 p.m.
For more than three decades as both a leader and a sideman, conguero Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straight ahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. For more information on the 2014 Concerts in the Park series, visit http://arts.santa-clarita.com/events/concerts-in-the-park/
Thursday, August 17 – SENSES • 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Awaken your senses at this monthly themed block party where bands, food trucks, drinks, activities, contests, and more get the weekend started right in Old Town Newhall. Hosted on the third Thursday of every month, SENSES on Main Street transforms the street into a nightlife atmosphere that is free and open to guests of all ages. For more information, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Thursday, August 21 – An Evening with John Bergstrom’s Western State of Mind • 7 p.m.
SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series: John Bergstrom’s Western State of Mind brings music from and about the west in a sort of “music marriage;” Somethings old; somethings new; a couple borrowed; and a little bit of blues. Call 661-255-7087 for more information.
Friday, August 22 – 5th Annual Dancing With Our Stars • 6 p.m.
With a new date and location the Dancing With Our Stars event promises even more excitement than ever before! This year’s event will be held at College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. Tickets prices are $35/$45 and are now available online at: www3.canyons.edu/Offices/PIO/CanyonsPAC/dwos.html or call the box office at: 661-363-5304.
Saturday, August 23 – Concerts in the Park: Hollywood U2 • 7 p.m.
Hollywood U2 are the World’s Greatest U2 Tribute Band. Their vast experience has taken them around the world, captivating crowds of 10,000 plus in countries such as The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Singapore, Mexico, Panama, Honduras and more. For more information on the 2014 Concerts in the Park series, visit http://arts.santa-clarita.com/events/concerts-in-the-park/
Saturday, August 30 – Concerts in the Park: Boogie Knights • 7 p.m.
The Boogie Knights were originally formed in October of 1992 as a Halloween gag in Los Angeles, California. Almost overnight, Boogie Knights took the live music scene by storm. Complete with choreography, polyester, afros and bell bottoms the Boogie Knights are heralded as “The greatest disco revival show in the world.” For more information on the 2014 Concerts in the Park series, visit http://arts.santa-clarita.com/events/concerts-in-the-park/
September 2014
Thursday, September 4 – Art Slam! A monthly happening in Newhall • 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Art Slam is a monthly art happening, featuring a variety of art, entertainment, and activities centered around a theme. The Art Slam concept steps away from labels, and develops a new art event City of Santa Clarita residence will enjoy. For more information about this event, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Monday, September 8 – Special Olympics Santa Clarita and Tri-Valley Golf Tournament • 9 a.m.
This Tournament funds athletic training and competition for athletes aged eight years old and above in a variety of Olympic type sports, including aquatics, basketball, bocce, bowling, floor hockey, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, track, tennis and volleyball. Get the chance to play at the beautiful Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road in Valencia. Only $195 for individual golfers, which includes Green Fees, Cart Fees, Range Balls, On course lunch, and refreshments. Buffet, Silent and Live Auction for you and your significant other immediately following golf. Email scv.tv@sosc.org or www.sosc.org/vccgolf.
Thursday, September 11 – JAM Sessions • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursdays@Newhall is launching a new free event in Old Town Newhall on the second Thursday of the month, called JAM Sessions. This free event features musical movements by various performing arts groups in partnership with the Ford Theatre Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, and the City of Santa Clarita. To learn more about J.A.M. Sessions, visit FordJamSessions.org.
Thursday, September 11- HandsOn SCV 9/11 Tribute • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
To commemorate 9/11, HandsOn will host a two-part event, with the first being on 9/11. The entire community is invited to attend this commemorative ceremony at Westfield Valencia Town Center and will include responder and military vehicles for the kids to climb on, food from local eateries for purchase and much more. For more information, visit www.HandsOnSCV.org.
Saturday, September 13-HandsOn SCV Day of Service
The second part of the HandsOn SCV is a Day of service, which will take place Saturday, September 13. The Day of Service will feature hands-on service projects during the day in support of our Veterans and Active Military. For more information, visit www.HandsOnSCV.org.
Saturday, September 13 – The 21st Evening Under the Stars • 6 p.m.
An “Evening Under the Stars” is the largest annual fundraising event for the Michael Hoefflin Foundation. It is an evening of dining, auction and entertainment which accounts for nearly half of our operating budget, and makes possible our work helping kids with cancer and their families. Located at Robinson Ranch Golf Course, 27734 Sand Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Event Contact Information: Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer at 661-250-4100.
Thursday, September 18 – An Evening With Gary Allegretto and Ian Espinoza 7 p.m.
SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series: Gary and Ian are the current Academy of Western Artists Award winners for “Western Duo/Group of the Year” and their debut album “Allegretto/Espinoza” held the number one spot on the western radio charts for months. Tickets are $20, please RSVP and purchase tickets at OutWest. Call 661-255-7087 for more information.
Thursday, September 18 – SENSES
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Awaken your senses at this monthly themed block party where bands, food trucks, drinks, activities, contests, and more get the weekend started right in Old Town Newhall. Hosted on the third Thursday of every month, SENSES on Main Street transforms the street into a nightlife atmosphere that is free and open to guests of all ages. For more information, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Saturday, September 20-Santa Clarita Heart Walk
The American Heart Association invites the community to the annual 5K at Westfield Valencia Town Center. Registration/Expo begins 7:30 a.m., program at 8 a.m., with the walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. 5K Walk/Run, 1-Mile Survivor Route, Kids Fun Zone, Live Entertainment, Health Expo, Free Health Screenings and CPR Demonstration, Sponsor Booths, Giveaways. There is no fee to participate. For more information, visit www.HeartWalkLA.org.
Sunday, September 21 – Bunco for Hope • 5 p.m.
‘Bunco for Hope’ is a tournament style multi-bunco game. Moms Club of Castaic and Eleven12 Events present Bunco For Hope Benefiting Circle of Hope, Inc. Circle of Hope is a local Santa Clarita non-profit that helps women in Santa Clarita Valley, and their families, who are battling Breast Cancer. $45 per person, includes game, lunch, champagne toast, opportunity drawings, silent auctions. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.facebook.com/events/508410205932302/
Friday-Saturday, September 26-27 – 4th Annual Santa Clarita Music Festival
12 p.m. Noon
Join us for the Fourth Annual Santa Clarita Music Festival. Each fall Ultimate Promotion brings the SCV Music Fest to the majestic grounds of the Valencia Country Club. Tickets start at $45. More information at www.SCVMusicFest.com