Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, May 18-25.
EVENTS
Armed Forces Day Classic Car Show and Military Vehicles: Chat with veterans and see classic cars, hot rods, emergency and military vehicles on display, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 20. Free admission to the event. The public may register to show a classic car ($25 in advance; $30 at the gate). Cars may enter from 6:30-9:30 a.m. The event kicks off with a Presentation of Colors by ROTC. Event also includes a 50-50 raffle. Event is presented by American Legion Post #288, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1614 and Moose Lodge #641 of La Crescenta. Fundraiser for local veterans and youth groups/programs. Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. Dick Clubb, 818-384-5761.
Artazan: A springtime market inspired by the 1880-1920 Arts and Crafts movement, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 20 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21. Event includes more than 200 exhibits, artist demos, food and live music. Admission $8 online; $10 at the door; admission is good for both days. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. Artazan.com
California Strawberry Festival: Celebration of the red fruit with contests, arts and crafts marketplace, music, strawberry concoctions and berries for sale, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 20-21. Admission $15; $10 seniors 62 and older; $8 ages 5-12. Parking at the fairgrounds is $20 (limited space). Shuttle locations near the fairgrounds available (bit.ly/3IiKGKV). Also, Amtrack (bit.ly/3MyAFf0). Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. www.facebook.com/CaliforniaStrawberryFestival. www.castrawberryfestival.org
Celebrating Words Festival: Sylmar’s Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural and Bookstore co-hosts the 18th annual event, 2-7 p.m. May 20. Activities include live music and poetry readings, a “Comic Book Row,” an art market and resources, art workshops, food for sale, vendors and a “Wellness Zone” that includes a rock climbing wall. Also,…
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