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Things To Do In Santa Clarita – August 2, 2017: Concerts in the Park: Savor (Santana Tribute); “The Little Mermaid” at the Canyon Theatre Guild; “Don’t Hug Me” at the Canyon Theatre Guild… and more!
Concerts in the Park: Savor (Santana Tribute) 8/5
“The Little Mermaid” at the Canyon Theatre Guild 8/5-6
“Don’t Hug Me” at the Canyon Theatre Guild 8/5-6
LA SummerFEST: BluesFest 8/5
LA SummerFEST: Jazz at Rivendale 8/6
LA SummerFEST: A Night at the Opera 8/4
ESCAPE Theatre presents “Grease: The Musical” 8/4-5
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Concerts in the Park: Savor (Santana Tribute)
When: Saturday, August 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita – Concerts in the Park
What: Bring your beach chairs and enjoy the free series of concerts held at Central Park through August 26. Savor was formed to honor the 40-year career of Latin-Rock legend, Carlos Santana, with all the raw power of the self-titled album issued in 1969 to the recent spate of hits with current stars — all the music that makes Santana so well loved. With a team of consummate musicians, the band churns out hits like Oye Como Va, Black Magic Woman and more. Their amazing renditions will make it hard for you to believe you’re not listening to the real Santana!
“The Little Mermaid” at the Canyon Theatre Guild
When: Saturday, August 5 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 6 at 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Centers at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC
What: With dates through August, don’t miss your chance to see the classic Disney musical about a mermaid searching for her place in the world and finding true love.
“Don’t Hug Me” at the Canyon Theatre Guild
When: Saturday, August 5 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 6 at 2 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild
What: Ice-cold musical comedy mayhem in Minnesota! It’s Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones). The show closes August 26.
LA SummerFEST: BluesFest
When: Saturday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Rivendale Park & Open Space, 24335 The Old Road in Newhall
Website: LA SummerFEST
What: Celebrate International Blues Music Day at BluesFest, featuring Blue Devils; Blues to the Bone; The Good News Blues Band; Chuck Strong and SRBQ; and Stephen Marshall and GS All Stars. New this year is the Guitar Slinger Competition, where you can compete to be the BluesFest Guitar Slinger Winner by showing off your best blues riff in three minutes.
LA SummerFEST: Jazz at Rivendale
When: Sunday, August 6 at 6 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
Where: Rivendale Park & Open Space, 24335 The Old Road in Newhall
Website: LA SummerFEST
What: Kick back and enjoy some of the best jazz in the southland!
LA SummerFEST: A Night at the Opera
When: Friday, August 4 at 8 p.m.
Where: Rivendale Park & Open Space, 24335 The Old Road in Newhall
Website: LA SummerFEST
What: Whether you are an Opera aficionado or a novice, spend a beautiful evening under the stars, listening to beautiful voices.
ESCAPE Theatre presents “Grease: The Musical”
When: Friday, August 4 at 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 5 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 19300 Nadal Street in Santa Clarita
Website: ESCAPE Theatre
What: A perfect ‘Summer Nights’ entertainment for ages 10 and up, Grease features some of the most recognizable, modern, rock-and-roll favorites of our time. Guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat.
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita:
Tickets Now On Sale For 6th Annual Comics for the Cause Benefiting The Youth Project
When: Tickets on sale now; Show Wednesday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. (VIP Event at 6 p.m.)
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC
What: For one night only, some of the best names in comedy – Nikki Glaser, Rod Man, Jamie Kennedy and
Matt Donaher! – come together to make you laugh and raise awareness for The Youth Project. For mature audiences only.
Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts 2017: Mirage – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
When: Friday, August 4 at 6 p.m.
Where: Valencia Marketplace Amphitheater, 25850 The Old Road in Valencia
Website: Valencia Marketplace
What: It’s the 20th anniversary celebration of the Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts! All concerts are Friday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
Todo Para Cristo Services
When: Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ), 23670 Wiley Canyon Road, near Orchard Village
Website: Todo Para Cristo
What: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ) Ministry is an international nonprofit with a heart for missions. Todo Para Cristo serves in various prison ministries, orphanages and mission posts in Mexico and Central America. Orphanages and prisons are visited on a weekly basis, providing food, clothing and Christian literature for spiritual development. Take part in services and learn about their mission to provide love, hope and education to the disadvantaged.
Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita:
“Comedy for Canines” benefiting the Brittany Foundation
When: Friday, August 11 at 7 p.m.
Where: J.R.’s Comedy Club inside JJ’s Bar & Grill, 25848 Tournament Rd in Valencia
Website: Brittany Foundation
What: Comedy for Canines promises laughs, food and fun, all for the benefit of homeless dogs at the no-kill animal rescue, the Brittany Foundation. The comedian to be featured is Dennis Blair from Las Vegas. Blair has been on HBO, “The Tonight Show” and even the Academy Awards. Comedy for Canines will also have a silent auction and raffle that will benefit the dogs of the Brittany Foundation.
Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts 2017: The Platinum Groove – Pop, Disco, and Dance Favorites
When: Friday, August 11 at 6 p.m.
Where: Valencia Marketplace Amphitheater, 25850 The Old Road in Valencia
Website: Valencia Marketplace
What: It’s the 20th anniversary celebration of the Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts! All concerts are Friday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
LA SummerFEST: Shakespeare in the Park
When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 11, 12 & 13 at 8 p.m.
Where: Rivendale Park & Open Space / Towsley Canyon, 24335 The Old Road in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival – Shakespeare in the Park
What: Celebrate one of the longest running traditions in our community with the free Shakespeare in the Park. Bring the family, a picnic, and enjoy the open air free performances.
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society presents “California’s Deadliest Earthquakes”
When: Saturday, August 12 at 2 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society
What: The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will be hosting Abraham Hoffman, who will give a talk on his new book about the history of California earthquakes: “California’s Deadliest Earthquakes, A History.”
“Big Band Dance” at the Canyon Country Community Center
When: Saturday, August 12 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Canyon Country Community Center, 18792 Flying Tiger Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: You are invited for an evening of dancing to the music of the ‘Big Band Era’. Come and enjoy a live band as you jump, jive, and swing the night away. Be sure to dress in your best dapper duds! Lessons will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., with social dancing from 7 to 9 p.m.
Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine
When: Saturday, August 12 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean Parkway in Valencia
Website: Circle of Hope – Vine2Wine
What: Enjoy fine wines, craft brews, gourmet food, live music and a silent auction at the annual Vine2Wine fundraiser benefiting Circle of Hope.
Concerts in the Park: The PettyBreakers (Tom Petty Tribute)
When: Saturday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita – Concerts in the Park
What: Bring your beach chairs and enjoy the free series of concerts held at Central Park through August 26. The PettyBreakers is the nation’s leading “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” tribute act. Based out of Southern California, this band accurately recreates the sights, sounds and concert experience of a Tom Petty concert.
Friends of the Library Bag Sale
When: Saturday, August 12 at 12 p.m. through Friday, August 18
Where: All Santa Clarita Public Library Branches
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library
What: For only $7, you can fill a book bag with any books in the bookstore and you get to keep the book bag! Browse a fantastic selection of books with all proceeds benefiting your library. Save $1 by bringing in your old blue Friends of the Library bag from a previous bag sale.
Valencia Nissan Pet Adoption Day
When: Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Valencia Nissan Dealership, 24111 Creekside Rd in Valencia
Website: More information on Hometownstation.com
What: Check out adoptable dogs and cats from the Castaic Animal Shelter at this Pet Adoption Day, with all adoption fees covered by Valencia Nissan and the ASPCA. If you don’t find your new companion at the event, pick up a voucher to adopt a dog from the shelter for FREE within two weeks of the event courtesy of Valencia Nissan, while cat adoptions are currently covered by the ASPCA.
6th Annual Comics for the Cause Benefiting The Youth Project
When: Wednesday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. (VIP Event at 6 p.m.)
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC
What: For one night only, some of the best names in comedy – Nikki Glaser, Rod Man, Jamie Kennedy and
Matt Donaher! – come together to make you laugh and raise awareness for The Youth Project. For mature audiences only.
Cocktails on the Roof Pre-Party
When: Thursday, August 17 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Oaks Grille TPC, 26550 Heritage View Lane in Valencia
Website: Cocktails on the Roof
What: Come watch the sunset on the patio and celebrate the third annual Cocktails on the Roof event! No cover, happy hour pricing all night long, DJ & dancing and bartender lessons! Oaks Grille is donating 15 percent of the night’s proceeds back to WiSH Education Foundation
Summer Movies in the Park at Hart Park: “Beauty and the Beast”
When: Friday, August 18 at dusk
Where: Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita
Website: Friends of Hart Park
What: Don’t forget your lawn chairs or blankets and dinner for the return of Summer Movies in the Park! Scheduled for August 18 is “Beauty and the Beast.”
Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts 2017: Sgt. Pepper – A Tribute to the Beatles
When: Friday, August 18 at 6 p.m
Where: Valencia Marketplace Amphitheater, 25850 The Old Road in Valencia
Website: Valencia Marketplace
What: The 20th anniversary celebration of the Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts concludes with Sgt. Pepper, a Tribute to the Beatles!
Concerts in the Park: 40 oz to Freedom (Sublime Tribute)
When: Saturday, August 19 at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita – Concerts in the Park
What: Bring your beach chairs and enjoy the free series of Saturday concerts held at Central Park at 7:00 pm running through August 26. Catch 40 oz. to Freedom and enjoy a professional tribute to Sublime with the greatest hits from now and then. In 2010, the band won the San Diego Music Award for Best Tribute Band and has developed one of the largest tribute followings in the world with their So-Cal vibe, thumping bass lines, rad beats and shredding guitar riffs topped off with soul quenching vocals.
Soroptimist of Valencia Bunco Night
When: Saturday, August 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Spenser Estate, 21639 Parvin Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: Soroptimist of Valencia
What: Come ready to drink, eat, laugh and of course roll the dice and win some fun prizes! Proceeds from Bunco Night will improve the lives of local disadvantaged women through the charitable programs “S.E.W.” (Soroptimist Empowering Women), “Live your Dream” and “Adopt-a-Family.” Tickets are $25 pre-paid, $30 at the door.
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