Chatsworth BlockFest- Sat April 13th - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; The Museum SFV will have booth - come on by -enjoy

Hello Museum SFV members, donors, Museum Associates and Friends of The Museum SFV:

Come on out and visit us at our booth at 2024 BlockFest in Chatsworth.

BlockFest will take place ON Devonshire St., between De Soto Ave. and Variel Ave., and will include two city blocks of 150+ vendors selling their wares, a carnival, live DJ, a cocktail lounge, famous show cars, and LIVE professional wrestling!

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cost: FREE

 (gifts, art, food and drink to be purchased)

Carnival
Spend a fun-filled day exploring our Carnival! With everything from a 100 ft Obstacle Course, Bounce Houses, Mazes and Euro Bungees, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!

Cocktail Lounge
Come Thirsty! Grab a beer or margarita from three of Chatsworth’s greatest food establishments at this one-day Outdoor Cocktail Lounge.

Live Entertainment
Join us at the Main Stage for live entertainment throughout the day!  Our Featured Band, Brass Cadillac, loves to bring you timeless music, from early Soul to the Classic Rock sounds of Chicago, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and so many others.  They’ve performed at Fairs, Parades, and other community-based events across Southern California.

We Con Be Heroes
Local business We Can Be Heroes Comics is hosting its first WE CON, a celebration of the social influence of comics and everything pop culture. WE CON will include comic vendors, collectibles, pop culture fashion, and cosplay.

Pro Wrestling Showcase

You’ve seen it on TV, but you’ve never seen professional wrestling like this. Don’t miss this LIVE opportunity to be ringside for a unique display of strength and agility, courtesy of PCW ULTRA (Pacific Coast Wrestling)!

Local Vendors
A diverse selection of booth vendors, artists, local businesses, and food trucks will be on hand for this special one-day event! Find unique handmade jewelry, discover your next wall art, learn more about the local businesses.

Feria del Libro del Renacimiento de los Mitos Griegos -4/21 -11:00-4:00 pm GRATIS Toda la familia

El Museo del Valle de San Fernando, The Quaran Teens Network y Rancho Cordillera del Norte se complacen en presentar:

Feria del Libro del Renacimiento de los Mitos Griegos

Cuándo: domingo 21 de abril de 2024

Hora: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Costo: Niños y jóvenes son GRATIS; Adultos: donación sugerida de $2;

O los adultos pueden traer gratis un libro infantil poco usado.

GRACIAS al patrocinador principal: Gordon Philanthropies Inc.

MÚSICA... MAGIA... ACTUACIONES EN VIVO...

¡JUEGOS, CLASES, ARTES Y MANUALIDADES, LECTURAS DE CUENTOS, TRIVIA, PREMIOS Y MÁS!

CAMIÓN DE COMIDA

MAGIA, EDUCACIÓN

Este es un evento fantástico para edades de 5 a 15 años, pero... 

¡DIVERSIÓN PARA TODA LA FAMILIA!

 

 

4/21 - 11:00-4:00 pm; FREE community -family event - Greek Myths Renaissance Book Faire

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley, The Quaran Teens Network and Rancho Cordillera del Norte are pleased to present:

Greek Myths Renaissance Book Faire

When:  Sunday, April 21, 2024

Time:   11:00am - 4:00 pm

Cost:     Kids and Youths are FREE; Adults:  $2 suggested donation;

OR  Adults are Free with bringing a gently used kids book

THANK YOU to primary sponsor:  Gordon Philanthropies Inc.

MUSIC... MAGIC... LIVE PERFORMANCES...

GAMES, CLASSES, ARTS & CRAFTS, STORY TIME READINGS, TRIVIA, PRIZES AND MORE!

FOOD TRUCK

MAGIC, EDUCATION

This is a terrific event for ages 5-15, but ... FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! 

 

 

The Public Art Initiative PAI, a division of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley, features Charles Sherman (Facebook- Charles Sherman Infinity Sculpture and Design). 

Learn about the art and inspiration behind Sherman's pieces and lose yourself in the impossible! He will showcase his mind-bending Mobius strip-inspired sculptures, where art and geometry meet. See work exhibited and learn about other works in the San Diego Museum of Art, the Mobile Museum of Art, the Golda Meir Center, and our very own The Museum of the San Fernando Valley, and with a past exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art.

Read all about Charles Sherman below, and also join us:

April 6, 2024
4pm-6pm
$10 suggested donation/person

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Sherman_(artist)

Share and follow the PAI FACEBOOK page Public Art Initiative PAI Public Art Initiative PAI for upcoming events and Artist Speaker Series.

We have more lined up for 2024.

Thank you!

Black History Month Celebration- Feb 25th - 11:00-4:00pm; FREE event; Northridge; speakers, history, music, entertainment fun-please join us

 On Sunday, February 25th, the Pacoima Historical Society is collaborating with The

Museum of the San Fernando Valley to present a Black History Month celebration.

Both organizations are inviting valley residents to come experience the visual and oral

history of African Americans in the San Fernando Valley.

 

The event will feature entertainment, with The Museum Board Member SFV, event committee member, DJ/MC Eric Stuart hosting the festivities. There will be large photo exhibits, some vendors, and food. It promises to be an educational and enlightening time for all.

Invited guests to include:

CA State Senator, District 20, Caroline Menjivar*

City of Los Angeles Councilman, District 12, John Lee*

Mel Wilson, Civic Leader; former candidate for Los Angeles Mayor; Realtor

  * Scheduled but not guaranteed to appear in the event.

What: Black History Month Celebration

When: Sunday, February 25, 2024

Where: The Museum SFV

18904 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91324

(On the grounds of the historic Rancho Cordillera del Norte)

Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

(Official Program:  11:30 - 2:30 pm)

Cost: FREE   (suggested donation to support both Org's)

RSVP:  info@themuseumsfv.org; call us at 818-347-9665

Parking:   FREE - pull in the gates of The Rancho - 9015 Wilbur Ave. and you will be directed to parking areas.

For more event information and for sponsorship participation, please contact:
Crystal Jackson President, Pacoima Historical Society at pacoima.historicalsociety@gmail.com or 818-646-8093

For more information on event and entertainment, please contact:
Eric Stuart, The Museum of the SFV, 818-347-9665 or themuseumsfv@gmail.com.

Thank you -please bring family members, friends and colleagues to this special event.