🎲 BBQ, Astrology, and Board Games

Welcome to your weekly San Fernando Valley update: January 22–28, 2026.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 🍖 Texas BBQ

• 🎲 Board Games

• ♈ Astrology

• 🥗 Salad Club

My wife and I were driving through Toluca Lake.

She asked me, “When is this new Gelson’s supposed to open?” as we drove past the renovated storefront.

I knew the answer, but she Googled it before I could reply.

"January 28th! It says so right…here,” she said.

I didn’t need to see her screen to know what she was looking at.

🎙️ Los Angeles Breakfast Club (Griffith Park/Los Feliz)

The L.A. Breakfast Club is a 100-year-old weekly social club that serves breakfast, hosts interesting speakers, and helps build community every Wednesday morning.

🎺 Wednesday, February 4, at 7 AM: Patrick Kraus (Capitol Studios / Universal Music Group Archive), "A History of Capitol Studios."

Grab some eggs and bacon and learn the story behind one of Hollywood's most iconic buildings: Capitol Studios.

Get tickets →

Watch my video about what it’s like at the LA Breakfast Club.

Here’s what’s happening:

🏫 LAUSD Board to Vote on Layoffs in February. The district is planning to save $1.4 billion over two years through cuts at central offices and school sites. The board votes Feb. 10. (LAist)

🚇 Sepulveda Pass Subway Plan Expecting Approval. The proposal would build nearly 13 miles of heavy rail connecting Van Nuys to the Westside. The $20-25 billion underground line would include seven stations. (Daily News)

Ongoing

📣 Free ICE Whistles (Burbank): Geeky Teas & Games is distributing free community alert whistles to notify neighbors of ICE. Free. At Geeky Teas & Games (2713 W Olive Ave, Burbank).

Friday, January 23

🎤 Charity Comedy Show (Glendale): Comedy Cookies presents That Comedy Dough. All proceeds benefit CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights). $10. Friday, January 23, at 8 PM at The Glendale Room (127 Artsakh Ave, Glendale).

Saturday, January 24

🧧 4th Annual Lankershim Lunar Block Party (North Hollywood): Celebrate Lunar New Year at this block party featuring food, arts and crafts, performing arts, and artisans celebrating Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese cultures. Free. Saturday, January 24, from 11 AM to 4 PM on Lankershim Blvd between Otsego St and Magnolia Blvd.

⚡ Pokémon Card Trading Party (Sherman Oaks): Swap your unwanted cards at the free trade tables. Meet Pokémon voice actors. Grab themed matcha drinks. Free. Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 12 to 4 PM at Geeky Glamorous.

✨ Vision Board and Writing Workshop (Sherman Oaks): Juntas Social Club and LA writer Ariadne Makridakis Arroyo lead a vision board and writing workshop. All supplies provided. $15-$30 sliding scale. Saturday, January 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM at Who Goes There (13737 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 91423).

🎮 Community Game Night (Burbank): An evening of games, food, and community with board games, card games, video games, pizza, snacks, and beverages provided. Bring your own games to share. RSVP. Free. Saturday, January 24, from 5 to 9 PM at Burbank First United Methodist Church.

🛼 Pop Punk Skate Night (Glendale): Roll to Blink-182, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and Avril Lavigne at this pop punk skate night. Everyone must skate. No spectators. Rentals available. $23 to $25. Skate rental is $8. Saturday, January 24, from 8 to 11 PM at Moonlight Rollerway.

🎤 Song Parody Game Show (North Hollywood): Comedians invent new lyrics to your favorite songs. Free. Saturday, January 24, from 7 to 9 PM at The Good Nite.

🌿 “Gardening” Yoga (Woodland Hills): Begin 2026 grounded with this yoga experience, blending a plant ceremony, breathwork, and beginner-friendly yoga. $50. Saturday, January 24, from 5 to 7 PM at Breathe (20847 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills).

Sunday, January 25

🎨 Art & Music Pop Up (Burbank): Three Sisters Coffee & Tea transforms into a creative hub featuring visual art, vinyl, prints, CDs, and groove-driven DJ sets. Free. Sunday, January 25, from 4 to 8 PM at Three Sisters Coffee and Tea (1706 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank).

🌙 NoHo Market Night Market (North Hollywood): The first night market of the year brings local vendors selling art, vintage and custom clothes, jewelry, ceramics, plants, tarot, vinyl, and more. Free. Sunday, January 25, from 5 to 10 PM at NoHo Plaza (5223 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, 91601).

🚶‍♀️ Lake Balboa Walk (Van Nuys): Join SFV Girls Who Walk for a 45-minute to 1-hour stroll around the lake. Paved paths welcome kids, strollers, and friendly leashed dogs. Meet at the benches by the park sign. Free. Sunday, January 25, at 11 AM at Lake Balboa Park (6331 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys).

Happening Soon

🧠 Trivia Night with Trivia Tycoon (Burbank): Champs Pub & Grub now has Tuesday trivia nights with Trivia Tycoon. Teams cap at 8 people. Prizes for winners. Free. Tuesday, January 27, from 8 to 10 PM at Champs Pub & Grub (4103 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, 91505).

🎭 Theater Open Call Auditions (North Hollywood): Open call for Wisteria Theater's 2026 season. Sign-ups begin at 10:30 AM. Season announcement coming soon. Women-owned theater. Free. Wednesday, January 28, from 11 AM to 6 PM at Wisteria Theater (7061 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, 91605).

🎲 Mezcal Open Bar & Game Night (Sherman Oaks): Board game night with an open bar sponsored by Madre Mezcal. Hosted by Andy Warren. Space is limited. $29. Wednesday, January 28, at 8 PM at 13737 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks.

🎨 Spooky Paint & Coffee Sip (San Fernando): Paint-and-sip featuring tokidoki-inspired spooky art. Ticket includes two cafecitos, mini pancakes, and a take-home canvas. RSVP required by January 26. $30. Saturday, January 31, from 1 to 4 PM at Rústica (752 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, 91340).

Kid Stuff

🌸 Girl Scout Troops Forming (Woodland Hills): Learn about Girl Scouts at this parent info meeting for guardians of girls ages 5-17. Discover how troops are formed, the role of community volunteers, and how to get involved. Free. Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7 PM at 24410 Calvert St, Woodland Hills.

🍽️ LA Restaurant Week: 460+ restaurants offering specially priced lunch and dinner menus starting at $15. Discover new spots or revisit favorites. Friday, January 23 through Friday, February 6, 2026.

🍖 Texas BBQ Pop-Up (North Hollywood): Award-winning Austin pitmaster brings authentic Texas-style BBQ to Hop Merchants, plus a Paperback Brewing tap takeover. Saturday, January 24, from 12 to 5 PM at Hop Merchants Bottle Shop & Taproom.

🥬 Granada Hills Salad Bowl Garden Club (Granada Hills): The year's first open garden hours. Volunteer to help clean, weed, and prepare vacant plots. Harvest leafy greens from the communal beds. Tools and gloves provided. Free. Saturday, January 24, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Granada Hills Salad Bowl Garden Club (16025 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills, CA 91344).

🌿 Finding and Eating Wild Plants (Pasadena): Join an expert forager for a wild plant walk. Learn to identify local edible plants and finish with a small feast featuring your finds. $35. Saturday, January 24, from 2 to 5 PM at Hahamongna Watershed Park.

💐 Handmade Greeting Card Workshop (Highland Park): Make cards with pressed flowers. Materials provided. Bring dried bouquets if you have them. All ages. $25-$35 sliding scale. Sunday, January 25, from 2 to 4 PM at Scribble (5541 York Blvd, Los Angeles).

🛍️ Pop Up Market (Mid-City): Shop local vendors at the Wallflower monthly market. Beer, cocktails, and tacos, too. Dog and kid friendly. 10% of vendor sales benefit the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. Free. Sunday, January 25, from 12 to 6 PM at All Season Brewing.

🐏 This LA landlord asks people for their astrological signs before renting to them.

🌭 LA is giving away free food carts to street vendors.

🍽️ 13 local restaurants and chefs are James Beard semifinalists. The “Oscars of food.”

❓️ The San Fernando Valley is surrounded by five mountain ranges. What are they?

Last week’s question: The 10/405 freeway interchange in Los Angeles is named after the female engineer who designed it. What was her name?

Answer: Marilyn Jorgenson Reece was the first female civil engineer in California.

Thank you for reading. See you next week!

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