Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Political Collectibles Show and Sale: Find vintage campaign items and see private collections, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 21. Admission $3; free for ages 12 and younger. TAS Activities Center, 18200 Rinaldi Place (enter off Chimineas Avenue), Northridge. Tom Morton, 818-644-9231. Flyer: www.facebook.com/groups/310641642116/
Granada Hills Street Faire: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the event that includes a car show, arts and crafts marketplace, live entertainment, a children’s fun zone, food vendors and an Oktoberfest beer garden, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21. Location, 17723 Chatsworth St. (between Encino and Zelzah avenues). 818-368-3235. Email: [email protected]. www.granadachamber.com/2023-street-faire. www.facebook.com/granadahillschamber
Día de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park: The opening day of the 12th event at Grand Park includes 19 ofrendas (altars) created by individual artists, organizations and community partners and a program of dance and music by Grupo Folklorico Huitzillin, Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles and tenor Jonathan Lacayo, from LA Opera, who performs songs that pay respect to Día de los Muertos, plus activities for park-goers, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21. Also, the community ofrenda honors the victims of gun violence in Monterey Park and those who died as a result of the wildfires on Maui. Park-goers may also contribute to the community ofrenda. The ofrenda installations are on display through Nov. 2. Public viewing of the ofrendas: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Oct. 21-Nov. 2. Location, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org/event/downtown-dia-de-los-muertos. Updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/grandparklosangeles/
Casa de Lopez Adobe tours: The historic 1882 home to Catalina and Geronimo Lopez has docent-guided tours, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21. Docents discuss the Lopez family and their role in San Fernando Valley…
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