Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Pepperdine University – Waves of Flags: The annual display of flags, both American and foreign, honors and remembers the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Flags are on display through Sept. 20; and lowered on Sept. 21. Alumni Park, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway (corner of Malibu Canyon Road), Malibu. www.pepperdine.edu/waves-of-flags
Encore Chorale of Santa Clarita: The musical art program for ages 55 and older is accepting registrations for a 12-week program of singing that begins on Sept. 8 and culminates with a holiday concert. The program is lead by conductor-pianist Alex Nizzoli. Auditions are not required. Rehearsals are 4-5:45 p.m. Fridays. Tuition fee $190 (includes sheet music and a CD highlighting the singer’s voice part). Rehearsals are at Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall. Register to attend in advance by phone, on the website or email: 301-261-5747; encorecreativity.org/register; or by email at [email protected]. More information about Encore Creativity for Older Adults: encorecreativity.org
Doors Open California: Register to visit California historic sites, some of which are rarely open to the public, Sept. 9-10. View the 70-plus statewide list and register for $20. californiapreservation.org/doca
Los Angeles Union Station Train Festival 2023 – A Celebration of Past, Present and Future: Los Angeles Union Station, along with Amtrak, Metro and Metrolink, present the festival that includes model train exhibits, tours of the building to learn about its history from 1939 opening, the artwork and the restoration, rail equipment on tracks from various decades, plus entertainment and shopping souvenirs. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 9-10. Free admission. Location, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles. www.unionstationla.com/happenings/train-festival-2023
Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival: The event…
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