🏈 Super Bowl, Witches, and Exercise

Welcome to your weekly San Fernando Valley update: February 5–February 11, 2026.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 🏈 Super Bowl

• 🧙 Witch Market

• 💪 Fitness Classes

• 🧠 Trivia

It’s 84 degrees while I’m writing this. In February.

I saw people sunbathing at the park today.

I wore gym shorts to take my dog for a walk at 9 AM.

And I’m very worried about the summer…

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Here’s what’s happening:

🦠 Second measles case in LA County. An international traveler visited LAX, Disneyland, and a Dunkin' Donuts in Woodland Hills between Jan. 26–30. Those in proximity should monitor for symptoms. (LAist)

☢️ Court sides with Boeing in Santa Susana Field Lab cleanup lawsuit. The nation's first nuclear reactor meltdown in 1959 sits above 700,000 residents in the West Valley. A new ruling rejected a petition challenging a 2022 Boeing cleanup agreement. Plaintiffs say this will leave 90–95% of contaminants on site. (Valley News Group)

Ongoing

🎾 Pickleball Group (San Fernando Valley): Some people on Reddit are trying to start a pickleball league in the Valley.

🏃 Valley Run Club (Canoga Park): Weekly running club has a new home base for the first three Thursdays of February. 3.5-mile run followed by beer and pizza at the brewery. Free. Thursday, February 5, at 8 PM at 8One8 Brewing.

🧠 Tiki Trivia (North Hollywood): Weekly pub trivia at a tiki bar with seven rounds. General knowledge, pictures, movies, music, and audio challenges. Free. Sundays from 8 to 10 PM at The CanTiki.

Thursday, February 5

🪩 Palma After Dark (Burbank): Dinner turns into a party. Palma Ristorante (steak and seafood) hosts a late-night event. Live DJ, signature cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere. Thursday, February 5, from 10 PM to 1 AM at 269 E. Palm Ave., Burbank.

📺 Sitcom Trivia Night (Sherman Oaks): Test your knowledge on TV's biggest sitcoms from any decade. Six rounds covering Friends, Cheers, Big Bang Theory, Seinfeld, and more. Free. Thursday, February 5, from 7 to 9 PM at The Aftermath Bar.

Friday, February 6

🎤 Powerhouse Comedy Show (North Hollywood): Stand-up showcase featuring comics from Netflix, HBO, and Hulu. This week's lineup includes ISMO, Katie Cazorla, Laurie Douglas, Martin Morrow, and Robert Zapata. $6. Friday, February 6, from 8 to 10 PM at Ha Ha Comedy Club.

🎤 ‘80s Themed Karaoke Night (North Hollywood): Karaoke in the Taproom with an 80s theme. Slots fill up fast. Free. Friday, February 6, at 7:30 PM at Lawless Brewing Co.

🥬 Topanga Farmer's Market (Topanga): 38 vendor booths with fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage finds, handmade goods, and live acoustic music. Free. Friday, February 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Topanga Community Center.

Saturday, February 7

🌳 Park Re-Opening (Panorama City): Celebrate the reopening of Tobias Avenue Park with food, music, games, and family-friendly activities. Free. Saturday, February 7, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM at Tobias Avenue Park.

📚 Book Sale (Van Nuys): Van Nuys Public Library hosts its monthly sale with hundreds of new books added. Paperbacks from $0.25, hardbacks $0.50, DVDs and CDs $0.50. Supports library programs. Saturday, February 7, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM at Van Nuys Public Library.

🧘 Barre Fundraiser (Encino): Outdoor donation barre class benefiting Encino Sherman Oaks Girls Softball League after their field was damaged by fire. Beginners welcome. $30. Saturday, February 7, at 9 AM at Encino Park.

🌙 Witch Market (North Hollywood): A whimsical witchy night market. Local vendors, handcrafted goods, art, jewelry, food trucks, and craft cocktails and mocktails. Free. Saturday, February 7, from 4 to 9 PM at The Witch's Cottage (5303 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA).

✊ Stop ICE Training (Santa Clarita): Volunteer training on community rapid response and patrolling. Bring non-perishables to donate to the food drive. Free. Saturday, February 7, at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.

🎤 Jay Leno (Burbank): A 90-minute set. Celebrity guests and new talent round out the bill. $36. Saturday, February 7, from 7:30 to 9 PM at Flappers Comedy Club.

💜 Menstrual Equity Event (Northridge): Free pads, tampons, liners, cups, menstrual products, tote bags with care packages, and educational materials on women's health. Free. Saturday, February 7, from 12 to 5 PM at Northridge Fashion Center.

Sunday, February 8

🧘 Outdoor Barre Class (Woodland Hills): Vuori Topanga and Pure Barre team up for a stability and core-focused outdoor workout. Bring a mat. Free. Sunday, February 8, from 9 to 11 AM at Vuori Topanga.

🏈 Super Bowl Watch Party (North Hollywood): Catch the big game at Hop Merchants, with an outdoor TV setup, craft beer flowing, and a food truck. Free. Sunday, February 8, at 3:30 PM at Hop Merchants Bottle Shop & Taproom.

🏈 Super Bowl All You Can Eat (Burbank): All-you-can-eat street tacos (soft tacos), beans, rice, chips, and salsa. $25 per person. Sunday, February 8, from 3 to 6 PM at Tequilas Burbank. Reservations: 818-516-9250.

💕 Beauty & Birth Charts (Burbank): Makeup consultation or personalized birth chart readings. All ages. From $28.52. Sunday, February 8, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Three Sisters Coffee and Tea.

Happening Soon

💖 Valentine's Day Fundraiser with Rae for LA (North Hollywood): Fundraiser at Lawless Brewing supporting progressive Mayoral candidate, Rae Huang. $15. Monday, February 9, from 6:30 to 10 PM at Lawless Brewing.

💕 Singles Mingle (Burbank): Meet new people, share laughs, and maybe spark a connection. DJ and dancing. Includes 1 drink and snacks. Plus, discounted comedy show tickets. $30. Thursday, February 12, from 5 to 8 PM at Romancing the Bean.

🎭 Speak Low (North Hollywood): Collage of poetry, music, and letters exploring love in all its forms. Works span from Shakespeare to Olivia Rodrigo, Rumi to the Grateful Dead. $25. Friday, February 13, at 8 PM through Sunday, February 15, at 2:30 PM at Theatre 68.

🍑 Whata Peach Grand Opening (North Hollywood): This smoothie and açaí bowl café is celebrating its NoHo location with a $1,000 cash raffle (three winners) for anyone who makes a purchase. Free smoothie for the first 500 guests. Free. Saturday, February 7, from 8 AM to 6 PM at Whata Peach (6424 Coldwater Canyon Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606).

🍕 Crazy Crust (New—Studio City): A new handcrafted pizza spot serving thin-crust Italian-style pies with house-made crazy sauce and garlic ranch. Try the Nutella banana pizza. Pizzas from $14. 10968 Ventura Blvd, Studio City.

🧙 Roguelike Tavern (Burbank): The geeky bar is temporarily closing from February 28th until June. They’re building a bigger location with space for private events and more tabletop gaming.

🎹 Ableton Educator's Day (Pasadena): Professional development for music educators integrating Ableton into classrooms. Hands-on workshops. Free. Saturday, February 7, from 9 AM to 7 PM at 36 W Colorado Blvd, Suite 300, Pasadena, CA.

🃏 Magic the Gathering (Silver Lake): Midnight Magic returns for the monthly 21+ MTG Commander night. Bring your decks and get there early before seats fill up. Free. Tuesday, February 10, from 7 PM to 12 AM at The Thirsty Crow (2939 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles).

📚️ The LA Public Library turns 100. They’re giving out limited-edition library cards at every location. While supplies last.

🆓 This Instagram thread is a February “Buy Nothing” effort in the Valley. Give and get in the comments.

🎥 Kristen Stewart bought the Highland Park Movie Theater.

❓️ What is the oldest Tiki bar in Los Angeles?

Hint: It was opened in 1958.

Last week’s question: What year was the 818 area code introduced for local phone numbers?

Answer: 1984.

Thank you for reading. See you next week!

PS Shoutout to the 1,000+ new NoHo Nick readers in 2026! So glad to have you.

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