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The 2026 Oshogatsu Family Festival is on Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Japanese-American Cultural and Community Center in Los Angeles. In the file photo, candy sculpture artist Shinobu Ichiyanagi crafts a horse out of candy. The Oshogatsu Festival ushered in the new year at the Japanese American National Museum on Jan. 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)<\/p>\n
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Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.<\/p>\n
Today<\/p>\n
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: <\/strong>New: \u201cUnearthed \u2013 Raw Beauty,\u201d an exhibit of mineral specimens displayed in their natural and uncut form, through April 18, 2027 (https:\/\/nhm.org\/unearthed-rare-mineral-exhibition<\/a>). Ongoing exhibit: \u201cFierce! The Story of Cats,\u201d is an international traveling exhibit, from the Mus\u00e9um National d\u2019Histoire Naturelle in France, runs through Feb. 18 (this exhibit requires an add-on ticket price to the museum\u2019s general admission; nhm.org\/cats<\/a>). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com\/nhmla<\/a>. nhmlac.org<\/a><\/p>\n The 45th Annual Black Doll Show \u2013 William Grant Still Arts Center:<\/strong> The exhibit\u2019s theme for 2026 is \u201cSower of Seeds \u2013 Creating a New Tomorrow\u201d and inspired by the author Octavia E. Butler. The exhibit is curated by Heather Hilliard-Bonds<\/a>. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The exhibit runs through Feb. 14. Location, 2520 S. West View St., Los Angeles. 323-734-1165. www.facebook.com\/william.g.artscenter<\/a>. Details: wgsac.wordpress.com\/the-45th-annual-black-doll-show\/<\/a><\/p>\n The LA Art Show:<\/strong> The 31st edition of the \u201clargest and longest-running art fair\u201d of modern and contemporary art from more than 90 exhibitors from around the world, today-Jan. 11. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Jan. 8-10; noon-6 p.m. Jan. 11. Admission $44.96 (purchase in advance or at the door). Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Frequently asked questions: https:\/\/www.laartshow.com\/faqs\/<\/a>. Details: www.laartshow.com<\/a><\/p>\n Holiday Ice Rink \u2013 Pershing Square:<\/strong> The largest outdoor ice skating rink in the city of Los Angeles is open for one-hour ice skating sessions, noon-9 p.m. daily through Jan. 11, 2026. Check the website for ticket prices and purchasing sessions before you go. Location, 532 S. Olive St., Los Angeles. https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HolidayIceRinkDTLA<\/a>.\u00a0 holidayicerinkdowntownla.com<\/a><\/p>\n L.A. Zoo Lights \u2013 Animals Aglow:<\/strong> Final weekend for the self-guided walking tour with a nature-focused display of lantern sculptures and lights through different landscapes including river, alpine and rain forests, runs Jan. 8-11. Hours: 6-10 p.m. Rain does not cancel. Timed tickets start at $29 and up for ages 13 and older; $19 and up for ages 2-12 (however, higher admission on \u201cpremium\u201d nights). Frequently asked questions: https:\/\/lazoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/special-experiences\/zoolights\/zoolights-faq<\/a>. Location, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. www.lazoolights.org<\/a><\/p>\n Friday<\/p>\n Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Farmers Market:<\/strong> The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck \u201cGrubfest,\u201d 5-10 p.m. Jan. 9 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues; www.granadachamber.com\/food-trucks\/<\/a>); and the Farmers Market, 6-9 p.m. (winter hours; White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets<\/a>; www.granadachamber.com\/56292-2\/<\/a>) on Jan. 9. Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Book Soup:<\/strong> Lovell Holder discusses and signs \u201cThe Book of Luke,\u201d 7 p.m. Jan. 9. Upcoming: Teresa Svoboda discusses and signs \u201cHitler and My Mother-in-Law \u2013 A Memoir,\u201d 7 p.m. Jan. 15. Brook W. Flagg discusses and signs \u201cI Go There With You \u2013 The U2 Sites of Southern California, from Significant to Sacred,\u201d 3 p.m. Jan. 18. David Denby discusses and signs :Eminent Jews \u2013 Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer,\u201d 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Chris Appleton discusses and signs \u201cYour Roots Don\u2019t Define You,\u201d 7 p.m. Jan. 23 (this is a ticketed event; use the link on the website). Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday<\/p>\n Old Town Newhall Farmers Market:<\/strong> A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, parking lot, 24500 Main St., Newhall. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz<\/a>. Details: www.facebook.com\/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket<\/a><\/p>\n NoHo Farmers Market:<\/strong> 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Canoga Park Farmers Market:<\/strong> A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. www.facebook.com\/canogafarmersmarket<\/a><\/p>\n El Nido Farmers Market \u2013 Pacoima:<\/strong> El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org\/farmers-market<\/a><\/p>\n Woodland Hills Farmers Market:<\/strong> 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com\/ybbchwbb<\/a><\/p>\n Let\u2019s Not Have Dinner With Genghis Khan \u2013 Culinary Historians of Southern California:<\/strong> A talk by author-scholar and president of the Culinary Historians of Southern California Charles Perry, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 10. Free admission, but a registration is requested. Use garage parking at 524 S. Flower St., Los Angeles (take ticket for parking with you and get it validated if you have a library card; $1 with library validation; see details on the Eventbrite website for parking instructions). The CHSC is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com\/chsocal<\/a>. www.chsocal.org<\/a>. Details and to register to attend on Eventbrite link: tinyurl.com\/ybrjwr79<\/a><\/p>\n Vroman\u2019s Bookstore:<\/strong> Chanel N. Grant reads from and signs \u201cMichael Goes to School,\u201d 11 a.m. Jan. 10 (children\u2019s event). Alexander Berman and Camille Stochitch discuss and sign \u201cLove Goes Viral,\u201d 4 p.m. Jan. 10 (young adult event). Upcoming: Kadir Nelson discusses and signs \u201cBasket Ball \u2013 The Story of the All-American Game,\u201d 4 p.m. Jan. 11 (children\u2019s event and ticketed in advance on Eventbrite: $26.61 for one adult and one book; $32.41 for one adult, one child and one book; see the website for the ticket link). Denise Nicholas discusses and signs \u201cFinding Home \u2013 A Memoir,\u201d 7 p.m. Jan. 13. Justina Blakeney and Ronnie Blakeney, PhD, discuss and sign \u201cGrow \u2013 Pathways to Passion, Purpose and Peace \u2013 Guidebook and Card Set,\u201d 7 p.m. Jan. 15 (ticketed event; $41.70; see the website for the ticket link). Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n Rose Bowl Flea Market:<\/strong> Find collectibles or new treasures, 5 a.m. Jan. 11 (also, every second Sunday of the month). Admission $23.21 for early admission, 5-8:45 a.m.; $15.83 for regular admission, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; free for ages 11 and younger. Purchase is online-only. Location, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. rosebowlstadium.com<\/a>. rosebowlstadium.com\/events\/calendar\/list<\/a>. Details and to purchase admission: tinyurl.com\/2h2fcmme<\/a><\/p>\n Encino Farmers Market:<\/strong> ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org\/farmers-market\/<\/a><\/p>\n Farmers Market \u2013 The Vineyards at Porter Ranch:<\/strong> The certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 11, and Sundays. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. The Vineyards, 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. https:\/\/www.thevineyards.com\/event\/weekly-farmers-market-66<\/a><\/p>\n Good Times Farmers Market:<\/strong> 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. 818-282-5490. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Japanese American National Museum\u2019s Oshogatsu Family Festival:<\/strong> The event ushers in 2026, and also the upcoming lunar new year\u00a0 \u2014 Year of the Horse \u2014 with cultural activities including mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual with Kodama Taiko), creating origami horses, ukulele performances, and amezaiku (the art of candy-crafting) master Shinobu \u201cShan\u201d Ichiyanagi demonstrating candy sculpture of horses and other animals of the Asian zodiac, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Free admission, but make a reservation on the website to attend. This year the event is being held at the Japanese-American Cultural and Community Center, 244 San Pedro St., Los Angeles. janm.org\/onthego<\/a>. Details, the day\u2019s schedule, and to make a reservation: https:\/\/www.janm.org\/events\/2026-01-11\/2026-oshogatsu-family-festival-year-horse<\/a><\/p>\n Love Letters:<\/strong> Stefanie Powers and Patrick Wayne perform the play by A.R. Gurney, 1 p.m. Jan. 11. Tickets $63 and up (use the promo code: HOLDEN). Proceeds benefit the William Holden Wildlife Foundation (https:\/\/whwf.org\/<\/a>). El Portal Theatre, Mainstage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. https:\/\/elportaltheatre.com\/loveletters.html<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrating Campo de Cahuenga: <\/strong>The event commemorates the 1847 signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga that ended \u201chostilities\u201d in California between Mexico and the United States, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 11. The site \u2014 considered the \u201cbirthplace of California\u201d \u2014 is California Historical Landmark No. 151 and Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 29. Free admission. Location, 3919 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Information about Campo de Cahuenga: tinyurl.com\/2z3uy4tz<\/a>. www.facebook.com\/groups\/Campodecahuenga\/<\/a><\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n Diesel, A Bookstore:\u00a0<\/strong>John McMahon discusses and signs \u201cInside Man,\u201d 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Purchase a copy of the book in advance to reserve one seat<\/a> (outdoors in the store\u2019s courtyard). 310-576-9960. www.dieselbookstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n Wednesday<\/p>\n Canyon Country Farmers Market:<\/strong> A certified market, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, parking lot, 18410 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz<\/a>. www.facebook.com\/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket\/<\/a><\/p>\n Thursday<\/p>\n Burbank African Violet Society:<\/strong> A Members\u2019 Roundtable \u2013 Our Hobbies and Interests,\u201d 10 a.m. Jan. 15. The meeting also includes silent auction tables and a raffle. Little White Chapel Christian Church, social hall, (use the parking lot and entrance to the hall from Jeffries Avenue), 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 661-940-3990. www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com<\/a><\/p>\n UPCOMING<\/p>\n Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Walk:<\/strong> The city of Santa Clarita presents the walk with the 2026 theme \u201cMission Possible 2: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way,\u201d 9 a.m. Jan. 19. Meet at the city\u2019s new public art installation, \u201cWhen Cloud Met a Cloud.\u201d Make a reservation to attend by Jan. 12 by email to Diana Rodriguez: drodriguez2@santaclarita.gov. or by phone: 661-255-4939. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita.<\/p>\n Cherry Blossom Garden Club \u2013 Bingo and Lunch:<\/strong> The club holds a new year get-together. 11 a.m. Jan. 22. Reservations and $20 (paid by check, and indicate sandwich preference, ham, turkey or tuna on the check) required by Jan. 15. Mail check to Irene Strauss, 19200 Wells Drive, Tarzana, CA 91356. Location for the meeting, Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. 818-482-0415. Call Irene Strauss for questions, 818-344-3333.<\/p>\n Fritz Coleman:<\/strong> The honorary mayor of Toluca Lake performs his \u201cUnassisted Residency\u201d comedy show, 3 p.m. Jan. 25. Tickets $40; $50 for cocktail table seats (you must purchase 2 tickets for this option). El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. https:\/\/elportaltheatre.com\/fritzcoleman.html<\/a><\/p>\n DineLA Restaurant Week 2026:<\/strong> Participating restaurants offer a special lunch\/dinner menu, Jan. 23-Feb. 6. Reservations are recommended. Meal times and prices vary by restaurant (restaurants offer set prices for lunch\/dinner; $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+). Beverages, tax and tip are extra charge. Facts: www.discoverlosangeles.com\/dinela\/FAQ<\/a>. Find list of restaurants by cuisine, neighborhood, and price: www.discoverlosangeles.com\/dinela<\/a><\/p>\n Topanga Vintage Market:<\/strong> Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 25. Rain or shine. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. Upcoming dates: Feb. 22; March 22; the market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month. Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com\/TopangaVintageMarket<\/a>. topangavintagemarket.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Glendora Genealogical Group:<\/strong> A a professional genealogist discusses \u201cDropsy, Quinsy or Consumption \u2013 Just What Did They Have?\u201d at 6 p.m., and also, a genealogy webinar at 7 p.m. Jan. 27. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.<\/p>\n Valentine\u2019s Day Dinner Dance \u2013 Granada Hills Centennial:<\/strong> Celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day and the 100th anniversary of the community of Granada Hills at this event with the theme \u201cLove Thru the Ages,\u201d 6 p.m. Feb. 13. The dinner-dance includes a buffet, DJ, and a photo booth. Cash-bar. Fun dress code: wear red or pink. Tickets $60 per person (available through Feb. 6). Knollwood Country Club,\u00a0 12024 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Granada Hills Community Foundation, 818-425-6326.Details on the centennial: https:\/\/www.granadahills100.com\/<\/a>. Tickets through this link: https:\/\/www.granadahills100.com\/event\/centennial-valentines-day-dance\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ONGOING<\/p>\n Autry Museum of the American West:<\/strong> Ongoing special exhibit: \u201cCreative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,\u201d through June 2027 (theautry.org\/creative-continuities<\/a>). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $19; $14 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12 (theautry.org\/visit<\/a>). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org<\/a><\/p>\n Museum of the San Fernando Valley:<\/strong> Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website to confirm days open). Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org<\/a><\/p>\n Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum:<\/strong> The museum presents \u201cCowboys \u2013 History and Hollywood,\u201d through April 19, 2026 (https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\/special-exhibits\/cowboys<\/a>). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on some holidays). Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum<\/a><\/p>\n Valley Relics Museum:<\/strong> Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website for hours; subject to change). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. 818-616-4083. www.facebook.com\/valleyrelics<\/a>. valleyrelicsmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n Send calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to be considered to handres@scng.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 The 2026 Oshogatsu Family Festival is on Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Japanese-American Cultural and Community Center…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":501523,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5123],"tags":[1037,1022,14674,1582,276,95302,9747,17382,20947,2499,49967,2879,22016,990,9449,69512,66100,7709,2961,728,224,6080,5337,217405,11365,14539,9749,92406,54849,46260,5338,77878,13165,39410,10100,58175,127062,1072,52,192435,192436,125733,33077,37384],"class_list":{"0":"post-501522","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-los-angeles","8":"tag-art","9":"tag-books","10":"tag-burbank","11":"tag-ca","12":"tag-california","13":"tag-canoga-park","14":"tag-canyon-country","15":"tag-cooking","16":"tag-dining","17":"tag-downtown-los-angeles","18":"tag-encino","19":"tag-events","20":"tag-fairs-and-festivals","21":"tag-food","22":"tag-gardening","23":"tag-glendora","24":"tag-granada-hills","25":"tag-holidays","26":"tag-la","27":"tag-local-news","28":"tag-los-angeles","29":"tag-los-angeles-county","30":"tag-losangeles","31":"tag-lunar-new-year","32":"tag-museum","33":"tag-music-concerts","34":"tag-newhall","35":"tag-north-hollywood","36":"tag-northridge","37":"tag-pacoima","38":"tag-pasadena","39":"tag-porter-ranch","40":"tag-restaurants-food-and-drink","41":"tag-san-fernando-valley","42":"tag-san-gabriel-valley","43":"tag-santa-clarita","44":"tag-simi-valley","45":"tag-things-to-do","46":"tag-top-stories","47":"tag-valley-glen","48":"tag-valley-village","49":"tag-van-nuys","50":"tag-ventura-county","51":"tag-woodland-hills"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":"Validation failed: Text character limit of 500 exceeded"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=501522"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501522\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/501523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=501522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=501522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=501522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}