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. June and July has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a great time to be in the Santa Clarita Valley.
June 2012
Friday-Sunday, June 1-16
Repertory East Playhouse Presents
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
8 p.m. Friday & Saturday
2 p.m. Sunday
Directed by Mark Kaplan, The Great American Trailer Park Musical is a country-rock and blues musical about the lives and loves of a trailer park community. There’s a new tenant in Armadillo Acres, and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. The double-wide divas of this fine housing establishment have survived everything from kidnapping to no-good men to (the horror!) bad perms. But when Pippi, a “stripper on the run,” comes between agoraphobic housewife Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband, a storm begins to brew that will shake these manufactured homes right down to their mobile foundations. The Repertory East Playhouse is located at 24266 Main Street in Santa Clarita. For tickets call: 661-288-0000 or go to www.repeastplayhouse.org.
Saturday, June 2
BMCF/JCI Fight It! 10K/5K/1K – 7:30 a.m.
The members of JCI Santa Clarita Valley are proud to present the 11th annual Fight It! 5K Race including a 10K and 1K benefiting the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund. Walkers and runners of all ages are welcome to participate. Cost for pre-registration is $10 to $35 depending on race choice. The race will be held at Central Park, Cross Country Trail located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. This event benefits the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund. The Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (BMCF) supports patients ages 18 to 40 as they undergo cancer treatment. It provides services to meet daily needs that are not covered by insurance. Brenda built this organization for young adults her age, to help maintain self-respect during months of treatment and minimize the stress of associated financial challenges. For more information, please visit www.fightit5k.com.
Saturday, June 2
Santa Clarita Valley Blues Festival
11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free/All Ages
Join us for a day of great Blues, car show, kids zone, fire truck rides, US Marines, art show and lots of vendors. Mountain View Park is located at 28502 Seco Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, California. For more information please contact: info@scvblues.org.
Saturday, June 2
Stars and Stripes BBQ and Salsa Showdown
11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Food, games, live music, crafts, vendors and a kids zone makes for a day of family fun. Sponsored by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept., the event benefits 999 for Kids, LASD Motorsports, Wives Behind the Badge and Special Olympics of Santa Clarita.
Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children seven to 14 years; children under six are free. Located at Jack S. Bones Equestrian Center, 26983 Tapia Canyon Road in Castaic. For more information, please call 661-294-6313, email: bbq@lasd.org and visit www.alanar.net/BBQ.
Saturday, June 2
41st Annual Boys & Girls Club Auction “Heroes Among Us”
5 p.m. to Midnight
More than 40 live auction items, hundreds of bid board items, a great evening, gourmet food, full bar, entertainment. Grab your best formal cocktail attire and join us as we celebrate the everyday Heroes Among Us who make a difference in the life of a child. Co-Chaired by Bert and Jane Boeckmann, Galpin Motors Family, auction proceeds will supply nearly one-third of the critical funds needed for the entire year of operation of quality after-school and summer programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley. The location will be announced soon. Please check the website for more details, www.scvbgc.org. For reservations or to make a donation, please contact the Foundation Office: Ronda or Suzanne at 661-254-3063 or go the website www.scvbgc.org
Saturday, June 2
Martin Short – 8:00 p.m.
Martin Short is a name synonymous with comedy and entertainment. Whether as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, the scene-stealing wedding planner in Father Of The Bride, or mousy Leo Bloom in The Producers, Short’s career is as wide-reaching as his talent. Garnering the accolades of audiences and critics alike, Short counts Tony and Emmy awards among the many honors he has received over the span of his incredibly successful career. For one night only, the Master of Improvisation will perform as some of his favorite and most famous characters for an evening of zany sketches, songs, video and bits only the multi-talented Short could deliver! Don’t miss your opportunity to see this dynamic and extremely entertaining show. Cost: $85, $70, $55. Located at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. For more information, please call 661-362-5304 and visit www.canyonspac.com.
Sunday, June 3
“Let Music Fill the Air” – The Santa Clarita Master Chorale and Children’s Honor Choir
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Chorale will be offering a vocalise by Rachmaninoff, a “Laughing Song” by David Dickau – complete with ha-ha’s in the lyrics, and that clap-your-hands favorite from Sweet Charity called Rhythm of Life. The tender favorite Danny Boy will be presented by the men of the Chorale. Local composer James Tatti is the winner of our second annual Cal Arts composition contest and the Chorale will be premiering his work, To The God Who Gave Breath: Alleluia. For more information or tickets, go to the Chorale’s website, www.scmasterchorale.org, or call 661-362-5304. Ticket prices: $26/$20/$14; Senior/Student: $21/$15/$10.
Saturday, June 9
Twilight Garden Party
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Join guests for a progressive wine and food pairing. At each campus location, guests will be served delightful food and tasty wine paired to compliment the ambiance of the garden. Chair of the Friends of the Gardens and master gardener, Diane Benjamin as well as garden enthusiast, Barbara Schulman will convey interesting pointers about sustainability and planting in the Santa Clarita Valley. Cost: $35 per person/$60 per couple. Located at College of the Canyons in the Honor Grove, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road. For tickets or more information contact Cindy Biehahn 362-3737 or cindy.biehahn@canyons.edu.
Saturday, June 9
Route 66 Classic Car Show
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
We are proud to offer the longest running monthly classic car show in the SCV history! Bring your family and enjoy viewing 125+ classic cars, while enjoying great food and a full bar! We offer trophies, live music, raffle prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Located at Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Road. A vehicle registration of $10 is donated to Safe Rides. For further information contact George Thomas at 661-298-1494 or emailgeorgethomas66@yahoo.com.
Sunday, June 10
Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society Open Pro Blues Jam hosted by The Truth
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A very popular Blues Jam, bring your instruments and sign in at the door. Come hungry, Vincenzo’s has great pizza and salads. Located at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue in Santa Clarita. This event is free for all ages. For more information please contact: info@scvblues.org.
Sunday, June 17
Father’s Day
Monday, June 18
Summer Showdown at TPC
9:00 a.m.
Join us at Tournament Players Club Valencia, located at 26550 Heritage View Lane in Santa Clarita, for one of the greatest Golf tournaments in the SCV, benefitting the SCV Senior Center Foundation. Contact kcrone@scvscf.org or visit www.scvseniorfooundation.org for more information.
Thursday, June 21
SENSES on Main
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wondering where everyone is on the third Thursday of the month? Well come on down to Main Street in Old Town Newhall for SENSES on Main. Each month a newly themed event is held for all to enjoy. Bring your friends and family down for a fun-filled evening. For more information, please visit SensesonMain.com or call the Arts and Events Office at 661-250-3787.
July 2012
Wednesday, July 4
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 4
City of Santa Clarita 4th of July Fireworks Show – 9:15 p.m.
While you’re watching the magnificent fireworks show, listen to the live broadcast of the soundtrack on KHTS AM 1220. Contact The Arts and Entertainment Office at 661-286-4018 and visit www.santa-clarita.com/arts for more information.
Westfield Valencia Town Center
26450 Santa McBean Parkway,
Santa Clarita, CA
Saturday, July 7, 14, 21, 28
Concerts in the Park
7:00 p.m.
The City’s free summer Concerts in the Park series, presented by First Entertainment Credit Union, are the perfect way to spend a rockin’ evening at Central Park with family, friends and neighbors. The Concerts in the Park is a tradition run by the City of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events Office with the support of our sponsors. This years line up includes: The Shoemaker Brothers on July 7, Led Zepagain on July 14, The Basix on July 21 and The Atomic Punks on July 28. Located at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita.
Friday-Sunday, July 13-28
Repertory East Playhouse Presents an 81 Series Show The Laramie Project
8 p.m. Friday & Saturday • 2 p.m. Sunday
Repertory East Playhouse Presents an 81 Series Show The Laramie Project. In October 1998 Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming. Five weeks later, Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project went to Laramie, and over the course of the next year, conducted more than 200 interviews with people of the town. From these interviews they wrote the play The Laramie Project, a chronicle of the life of the town of Laramie in the year after the murder. The Laramie Project is one of the most performed plays in America today. Book by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project; Directed by Christopher Chase. The Repertory East Playhouse is located at 24266 Main Street in Santa Clarita. For tickets call: 661-288-0000 or go to www.repeastplayhouse.org.
Sunday, July 15
Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society
Open Pro Blues Jam hosted by
Robert Heft Band
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A very popular Blues Jam, bring your instruments and sign in at the door. Come hungry, Vincenzo’s has great pizza and salads. Located at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue in Santa Clarita. This event is free for all ages. For more information please contact: info@scvblues.org.
Thursday, July 19
SENSES on Main
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wondering where everyone is on the third Thursday of the month? Well come on down to Main Street in Old Town Newhall for SENSES on Main. Each month a newly themed event is held for all to enjoy. Bring your friends and family down for a fun-filled evening. For more information, please visit SensesonMain.com or call the Arts and Events Office at 661-250-3787.
Wednesday-Sunday, July 25-29
US Swimming Southern California Sectionals Swim Meet
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, located at 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita, will host annual Southern CA Swimming Sectional Championship Meet co-hosted by the local swim club Canyons Aquatic Club and the City of Santa Clarita. This event brings athletes and spectators to Santa Clarita from all over Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. For more information, please contact Canyons Aquatic Club at www.canyons.org or the Aquatic Center at 661-250-3766.
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