Community Corner
Weekend Planner: The Easter Bunny, Community Safety Fair and Western Film Series
This weekend, get a jump on Easter festivities, see a Western or sing your way down the Yellow Brick Road.
When/Where: Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Courtyard at the Commons, 23631-23703 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas.
Why Go: It's a Spring Fest with the Easter Bunny, baskets of free goodies, exciting sidewalk sales, one-day specials and DJ Dustin G to get the party going.
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When/Where: Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale.
Why Go: Dress up as your favorite character (a flying monkey? a twister? anything goes!) and compete for prizes in a costume contest. Then sing along to the entire Wizard of Oz film and soundtrack. Meet and greet in person: actress Dorothy Barrett (Emerald City manicurist), Judy Garland impersonator Elaine Horn and Richard Stanley, onetime assistant to George Cukor, the famed director who worked briefly on the 1939 MGM musical.
Pricing: Adults, $13.50; seniors, students and kids 12 and under, $9.50.
When/Where: Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The route stretches from Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights, through Little Tokyo, downtown, Westlake and MacArthur Park, Koreatown and into East Hollywood at the Bicycle District. Click here for more details.
Why Go: It's part of four "open-street” Sunday events for all ages, in which 7 1/2 miles of streets are blocked to car traffic, making them safe to walk, skate, play and ride a bike. There are activities as well as open shops and restaurants along the route.
Pricing: $7 for parking, if you drive to the location.
9th Annual Victory for Victims Walk/Run
When/Where: Sunday: 6:30 a.m. registration; race begins at 8 a.m. Lake Balboa, Encino. For more information about the Victory for Victims Walk/Run, go to Abuse-AssaultServices.org or NorthridgeHospital.org or call 818-785-3489.
Why Go: Walk or run to raise money for Northridge Hospital’s Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS). Proceeds from this event will benefit CATS, the only 24/7 sexual abuse and assault response center serving children and adults in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys.
Pricing: The cost to register online is $30 by midnight, April 7, and $40 thereafter. The Kids Run Fun is $10. To register online or for more information, go to W2Promotions.com.
What is a Western? Film Series
When/Where: Saturday, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., the Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles.
Why Go: Watch The Magnificent Seven (starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson and Eli Wallach): A group of Mexican peasants hires seven American gunfighters to help protect them from a gang of bandits. Jeffrey Richardson, associate curator, will lead a discussion of the film’s history prior to the screening.
Pricing: Adults, $11; children under 12, $5; seniors and students, $7.
Where Did My Money Go? Managing Debt and Building Wealth
Where/When: Encino Tarzana Library, 18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana; Friday, 11 a.m.
Why Go: Times are tough and knowledge is power. Don’t miss this free workshop as part of the “Smart Investing @ Your Library” program.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood; Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: This Broadway hit about a blind woman and a doll full of drugs is packed with thrills and suspense!
Pricing: $17-$22
Where/When: Vitello’s Jazz and Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Why Go: Proceeds from the all-day jazz fest will go directly toward Japanese tsunami relief.
Pricing: $25-$100
Where/When: 19514 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Why Go: Join community leaders and middle-school students to help beautify the city.
Pricing: Free
Firefighters’ Pancake Breakfast and Community Safety Fair
Where/When: Fire Station 102, 13200 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks; Sunday, 8 a.m.
Why Go: After enjoying a tasty breakfast at the fire house, head over to the Community Safety Fair across the street with live music and fire trucks.
Pricing: $3-$5