Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events –  May 11, 2022: “Stop The Stigma” Mental Health Event, Relay For Life, College of the Canyons Silver Spur Gala, Zonta Club Women in Service, SOMETHING ROTTEN! at the Canyon Theatre Guild, SCV Water Gardening Class, Chamber Singers Concert at COC PAC, Public Open House – West Creek Park Inclusive Play Area, Tickets On Sale Now For Ambrosia And Terrell Edwards At The Canyon, Instrumental Jazz Concert at COC PAC, Vocal Jazz Concert at COC PAC, Nancy Who? The Girl Detective Without A Clue! At the MAIN, Hit the Trail – Community Bike Ride 2022, Save The Date: Zonta Club Empowered Women Annual Awards… and more!

“Stop The Stigma” Mental Health Event – 5/14

Relay For Life – 5/14

College of the Canyons Silver Spur Gala – 5/14

Zonta Club Women in Service – 5/14

SOMETHING ROTTEN! at the Canyon Theatre Guild – 5/14 – 5/15

SCV Water Gardening Class – Irrigation Basics for a Sustainable Landscape – 5/14

Chamber Singers Concert at COC PAC – 5/14

Public Open House – West Creek Park Inclusive Play Area – 5/11

Tickets On Sale Now For Ambrosia And Terrell Edwards At The Canyon – 6/18

Instrumental Jazz Concert at COC PAC – 5/12

Vocal Jazz Concert at COC PAC – 5/13

Nancy Who? The Girl Detective Without A Clue! At the MAIN – May 13-15, 20-22, 27-29

Hit the Trail – Community Bike Ride 2022 – 5/14

Save The Date: Zonta Club Empowered Women Annual Awards – Now Through 5/23

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Upcoming Performances

“Stop The Stigma” Mental Health Event

When: Saturday May 14, 10am
Where: Bridgeport Marketplace Park
Website: Mental Health Hookup

What: Join SCV community and leaders for first annual STOP the STIGMA rally for Mental Health Awareness Month May 14, 10am-1pm, Bridgeport Marketplace Park! A community based event which will address the issues of Santa Clarita residents who are suffering from mental illness. The goal of the Stop the Stigma SCV Rally is to promote community acceptance and support for those suffering mental illness as well as their families.

Relay For Life

When: Saturday May 14, 9am
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Relay Facebook Page

What: Are you a cancer survivor? Have you ever been told, “You have cancer”? Have you ever been a caregiver to someone with cancer? We would like to honor, support, and celebrate YOU at Relay For Life! This year’s Relay theme is “HOPE AROUND THE WORLD”, with teams representing different worldwide countries and cities. There is a dedicated area named “Survivor Island” where survivors and caregivers have a tropically decorated tent where they can relax and enjoy complimentary snacks.

College Of The Canyons Silver Spur Gala

When: Saturday May 14, 6 pm
Where: Santa Clarita Studios
Website: College of the Canyons

What: The College of the Canyons Foundation will honor Bruce Fortine with the 2022 Silver Spur Community Service Award for his longtime support of the college. A Santa Clarita Valley native, Fortine was elected to the college’s first Board of Trustees in 1967. His enthusiastic and unwavering support continues to this day.

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s 37th Women in Service

When: Saturday May 14, 10 am
Where: The Centre in Santa Clarita.
Website: SCV Zonta

What: Each year the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley hosts our Women In Service luncheon honoring outstanding women volunteers throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. We celebrate the contributions each dynamic volunteer makes to their non-profit organization that share Zonta’s mission. One nominee is chosen as the recipient of the The Carmen Sarro Award “for Improving the Status of Women through Community Service.”

SOMETHING ROTTEN! at the Canyon Theatre Guild

When: May 14-15, (Shows run through June 18)
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild

What: The year is 1595… Shakespeare is a Rock Star. A rival acting troupe, led by Nick and Nigel Bottom, are starving because they can’t compete with “The Bard.” They need something new! Exciting! Never before done… What if they invented THE MUSICAL to compete with William Shakespeare? Things do not go as planned. The result? The funniest musical comedy ever written! It’s outrageous! It’s hysterical! It’s SOMETHING ROTTEN! (in Denmark)

SCV Water Gardening Class – Irrigation Basics for a Sustainable Landscape (Virtual)

When: Saturday May 14, 9am
Where: Online
Website: Register at SCV Water

What: For many, landscape irrigation can seem a bit tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. This class focuses on drip irrigation, its uses, components and how to install a drip system in your landscape. Other types of high-efficiency irrigation options will also be discussed.

Chamber Singers Concert at COC PAC

When: Saturday, May 14, 7 pm
Where: COC PAC
Website: COC PAC

What: The Chamber Singers perform at the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.

Public Open House – West Creek Park Inclusive Play Area

When: Wednesday May 11, 6 pm
Where: City Hall – Carl Boyer Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd.
Website: City Calendar

What: The City is hosting an Open House on the upcoming Inclusive Play Area at West Creek Park. We are excited to share the updated design that incorporates the comments, feedback and voting results gathered from the public.

Tickets On Sale Now For Ambrosia And Terrell Edwards At The Canyon

When: Saturday June 18, 8 pm
Where: The Canyon – Santa Clarita
Website: Hometown Station

What: The songs on Ambrosia’s albums range from their classic rock hits to progressive and experimental. They are as comfortable with ballads as with driving rock ‘n roll. Featuring opening performance by Terrell Edwards.

Instrumental Jazz Concert at COC PAC

When: Thursday May 12
Where: COC PAC
Website: COC PAC

What: Instrumental Jazz Concert at the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.

Vocal Jazz Concert at COC PAC

When: Friday May 13, 8 pm
Where: COC Performing Arts Center
Website: COC PAC

What: Vocal Jazz Concert at the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.

Nancy Who? The Girl Detective Without A Clue! At the MAIN

When: May 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
Where: The MAIN
Website: Tickets at EventBrite

What: She is an amazing crime-solving teenage sleuth with advanced skills in deduction, a keen eye for observation, and an almost superhuman ability to act on a hunch. Wits, experience, and an arsenal of tools should help her and her pals get the job done!

Hit the Trail – Community Bike Ride 2022

When: Saturday May 14, 10 am
Where: Iron Horse Bridge Trailhead
Website: Bike Santa Clarita

What: A free, self-guided, family-friendly bike ride along the City’s trail system. The City of Santa Clarita is hosting the Hit the Trail Community Bike Ride on Saturday, May 14. Bring the whole family and explore City’s trail system with this self-guided, non-competitive bicycle ride!

Save The Date: Zonta Club Empowered Women Annual Awards

When: Now Through May 23
Where: Valencia Hills Club House
Website: Zonta Club of SCV

What: Empowered Women…Empower Women during our annual awards event this May 23rd. We celebrate the winners of these 3 scholarships and community grants. Please join us at Valencia Hills Club House 24060 Oak Vale Dr, Valencia, CA 91355. Sign up at https://www.scvzonta.org/

 

More Things To Do In Santa Clarita – Weekly/Monthly Santa Clarita Events

Family Nature Walk, Blooms Of The Season, & Monthly Bird Walk At Placerita Canyon

When: 1st And 2nd Saturday At 8 AM (Bird Walk), 4th Saturday At 9:30 AM (Blooms Of The Season), Every Saturday At 11 AM (Family Nature Walk), & Every Saturday at 10 AM and Noon (Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery)
Where: Placerita Canyon
Website: Placerita Canyon Nature Center

What: Monthly Bird Walk is offered on the first and second Saturdays of each month (weather permitting) from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. This program is designed for all levels of “birders”. Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours), water, comfortable shoes and a field guide if available.

Blooms Of The Season is held on the fourth Saturday of every month and begins at 9:30 am at the front steps to the Nature Center. Learn about native plants and what’s blooming year-round along our trails.

Family Nature Walk is every Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. An easy one hour walk for the entire family exploring our Natural Area’s animals, plants and cultural history. These hikes are led by Placerita Docents, are free and begin at the front steps to our Nature Center. Pre-registration is not required but hikes will be limited to 15 individuals and all must follow current COVID Restrictions and Guidelines.

Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery is Every Saturday at 10 am and Noon. A fun meet and greet with the Natural Areas Superintendents! Learn more about your park, ask us questions, and find out fun ways to make the most of your visit!

Farm Visits At Gilchrist Farm (Every Sat & Sun)

When: Every Saturday and Sunday
Where: Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390
Website: Gilchrist Farm

What: Farm Visits are available Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM-2PM year round (with extended hours during holidays and special events). Come meet the animals, tour the farm, have a pony ride, milk the goats, and enjoy the farm. No reservations or facial covering required.

 

Upcoming Performances In Santa Clarita:

For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC

Instrumental Jazz Concert – 5/13

Chamber Singers Concert – 5/14

Instrumental Jazz Concert – 5/19

Cover Charge – 5/20

Electronica Musique – 5/26

VAPA Showcase – 6/2

The Roaring ’20s (From Five Centuries) – 6/5

Ben Folds – 6/17

 

Something Rotten! – May 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, June 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18 – Info

 

For more information, visit The Canyon Website

5/13 – George Lynch
5/14 – Red Not Chili Peppers
5/20 – Oingo Boingo Former Members
5/21 – Spyro Gyra
5/22 – Yngwie J. Malmsteen
5/27 – Australia’s Thunder From Down Under
5/28 – The Pat Benatar Experience
6/3 – Corduroy/Blackdaze/Temple of Pilots
6/4 – Fast Times
6/10 – So Petty
6/11 – Jack Russell’s Great White
6/17 – Boogie Knights
6/18 Ambrosia & Terrell Edwards
6/25 – Asia Featuring John Payne

Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:

* In-person upcoming events at certain venues are sometimes canceled/postponed due to the coronavirus. Please check with event organizers for continued updates on events. 

Ben Folds at the COC PAC

When: Friday June 17 at 8 pm
Where: COC Performing Arts Center
Website: Tickets at COC PAC

What: Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. He’s created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.

Concerts in the Park: DSB: A Tribute to Journey

When: Saturday July 9 at 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: Concerts in the Park

What: The City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Gather your friends and family and join us on fields 7 and 8 for a free concert. Mark your calendars for DSB: A Tribute to Journey on July 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Concerts in the Park: Bruno & The Hooligans: A Tribute to Bruno Mars

When: Saturday July 16 at 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: Concerts in the Park

What: The City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Gather your friends and family and join us on fields 7 and 8 for a free concert. Mark your calendars for Bruno & The Hooligans: A Tribute to Bruno Mars on July 16th at 7:00 p.m.

Concerts in the Park: Redneck Rodeo OC: Country

When: Saturday July 23 at 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: Concerts in the Park

What: The City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Gather your friends and family and join us on fields 7 and 8 for a free concert. Mark your calendars for Redneck Rodeo OC: Country on July 30thd at 7:00 p.m.

Concerts in the Park: Blue Breeze Band: Soul and R&B

When: Saturday July 30 at 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: Concerts in the Park

What: The City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Gather your friends and family and join us on fields 7 and 8 for a free concert. Mark your calendars for Blue Breeze Band: Soul and R&B on July 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Concerts in the Park: Dreaming of You: A Tribute to Selena

When: Saturday August 6 at 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: Concerts in the Park

What: The City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Gather your friends and family and join us on fields 7 and 8 for a free concert. Mark your calendars for Dreaming of You: A Tribute to Selena on August 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Concerts in the Park: Yachty by Nature: Yacht Rock

When: Saturday August 13 at 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: Concerts in the Park

What: The City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Gather your friends and family and join us on fields 7 and 8 for a free concert. Mark your calendars for Yachty by Nature: Yacht Rock on August 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Concerts in the Park: Yachty by Nature: Yacht Rock

When: Saturday August 20 at 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: Concerts in the Park

What: The City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Gather your friends and family and join us on fields 7 and 8 for a free concert. Mark your calendars for Twisted Gypsy: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on August 20th at 7:00 p.m.

Concerts in the Park: Boogie Knights: Disco

When: Saturday August 27 at 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: Concerts in the Park

What: The City of Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Gather your friends and family and join us on fields 7 and 8 for a free concert. Mark your calendars for Boogie Knights: Disco on August 27th at 7:00 p.m.

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