Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium at California State University, Northridge: The Department of Physics and Astronomy at CSUN presents the reopening of the planetarium (closed in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic). “Star Shows” at 6 and 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 23. Minimum age: 8. Doors open 15-minutes before the show. No late seating. Free admission to attend this show; however, first come, first seated. Location, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-5601. Email: [email protected]. Details on the reopening: tinyurl.com/2p366pxt. Information about parking, location of the planetarium and tickets for shows in March: www.csun.edu/science-mathematics/physics-astronomy/planetarium
L.A. Chinatown Firecracker: The 46th event has a number of types and lengths of races, Feb. 24-25. On Feb. 24: a 19/50-mile bike ride (8 a.m. for the 50-mile and 8:20 for the 19-mile). On Feb. 25: 5K Run (8 a.m.) and 5K walk (8:20 a.m.); a 10K Run (8:20 a.m.); a 10K Walk (8:40 a.m.); a 1K Kiddie Run and the 2K PAW’er Dog Run/Walk, (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. 818-925-8434. firecracker10k.org and www.facebook.com/thefirecracker10k. Details on the events, registration fees and deadlines: runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/LosAngeles/LAChinatownFirecracker
Folk and Fairytales with Aiysha Sinclair: The Caribbean-American doll artist and author of “Brown Sugar Fairies: Saoja’s Quest,” presents an interactive puppet show, 2 p.m. Feb. 24. All ages but recommended for ages pre-K-4 grade. Free to attend but make a reservation on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/2s4dc2fa. Salt Eaters Bookshop, 302 E. Queen St., Inglewood. www.thesalteatersbooks.com/#/
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and new treasures, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 25. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and…
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