Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Feb. 16-23.
EVENTS
Rummage sale: Granada Hills Woman’s Club holds the event, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 17-18. Location, 10666 White Oak Ave., Granada Hills. Yolanda, 818-363-9844.
Super Nintendo World – Universal Studios Hollywood: New theme area at the amusement park — with the ride “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” — opens on Feb. 17. Details: bit.ly/3XihpEG. Park basic admission $109; see website for admission and passes; also, “early access” fee to Super Nintendo World (in addition to park admission). Location, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. www.universalstudioshollywood.com
L.A. Chinatown Firecracker: The 45th event has a number of types and lengths of races, Feb. 18-19. On Feb. 18: a 20/40-mile bike ride (8 a.m. for the 40-mile and 8:20 for the 20-mile), and a PAW’er Dog Run/Walk, 9 a.m. On Feb. 19: a 5K Run (8 a.m.)and 5K walk (8:20 a.m.); and the 10K Run/Walk (8:40 a.m.); and the 1K Kiddie Run (9 a.m.). Fees to enter races vary. Register for a race on the link on the website. Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza, 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles. firecracker10k.org and www.facebook.com/thefirecracker10k
The 41st Annual Black History Parade and Festival — Celebrating Our Excellence, the Legacy of Councilmember John J. Kennedy: Southern California’s largest and longest-running Black History parade, 10 a.m. Feb. 18. The parade includes bands, drill and drum teams, community organizations and dignitaries. Sportscaster Jim Hill is the grand marshal. Parade route: Fair Oaks Avenue at Mountain View Street, on Fair Oaks to Robinson Park Recreation Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. Following the parade, a festival features live bands, community booths, dance performances, guest speakers and food for purchase, noon-4 p.m. Robinson Park Recreation Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-744-7300. Details: bit.ly/3iSYen3
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