🧼 Motorcycles, Wrestling, and Soap

Welcome to your weekly San Fernando Valley update: January 29–February 4, 2026.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 🧑‍🎨 Art

• 🚲️ Rides

• ⛰️ Hikes

• 🧽 Soap Refills

Upset about what’s going on?

Here are some small, actionable ways you can help your community.

📣 Whistle Kits: Denisse Takes is a community activist. She needs help purchasing and distributing “ICE whistle kits” in Los Angeles. Send her a DM or email.

🍲 Potlucks: Host a potluck dinner for your friends or neighbors. Talk about how you’re feeling. Make a plan for what to do if something happens.

🎟️ Red Cards: Order, print, or distribute “Red Cards" with simple information about Constitutional rights that apply to everyone.

👀 Report Sightings: Track and report ICE activity in your neighborhood on this crowdsourced map.

There is no perfect way to start. All that matters is that you do.

🔧 Los Angeles Tool Library (Koreatown)

A volunteer-run lending library for tools where you can borrow drills, saws, ladders, and more instead of buying.

Perfect for renters and apartment dwellers.

Memberships are $10–$20/month. Or, you can volunteer in exchange.

Explore tools →

Here’s what’s happening:

🛒 Amazon Fresh stores are closing. Amazon announced it will close all 22 Amazon Fresh and Go locations in California (including North Hollywood, Northridge, Encino, and Woodland Hills). Some stores may convert to Whole Foods. (ABC10)

✈️ Airlines warn Burbank Airport could be the site of the next mid-air crash. Commercial airlines have raised concerns about Hollywood Burbank Airport, claiming "nobody at the FAA is paying attention." Since January 2021, there have been six near mid-air collisions at Burbank. (ABC7)

Ongoing

🤼 Live Pro Wrestling (Chatsworth): Millennium Pro Wrestling hosts live wrestling events every Friday night. Featuring the best up-and-coming wrestlers. Family-friendly. $15. Friday, January 30, at 7:30 PM at 9801 Nordhoff Pl, Chatsworth.

🎨 Valley Mural Project: Call for Artists (San Fernando): Muralists and artists are invited to paint Valley-centric pieces inside The Midnight Hour Records.

🎭 The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia? (Valley Village): Edward Albee's Tony Award-winning play about love, truth, and desire in an intimate staging at M.A.D. Acting Studio. 16+. $10–$30. Until February 7 at M.A.D. Acting Studio.

📣 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).

Thursday, January 29

🎸 Acoustic Music Night (Sherman Oaks): Back-to-back solo acoustic musicians perform original and cover songs spanning folk, blues, alternative, and more. Seasonal craft beer, wine, cider, and mead on tap. 21+. Free. Thursday, January 29, from 7 to 9 PM at The Aftermath Bar.

🎬 “Finding Talent for Your Film” Workshop (Burbank): Learn how to attach talent to your film, play, or podcast at this panel with a talent agency VP, Emmy-winning actor/producer, Emmy-nominated casting director, and more. Free. Thursday, January 29, from 7 to 8:30 PM at 150 N Third St, Burbank.

Friday, January 30

Saturday, January 31

🎨 Art Market (Thousand Oaks): Support local artists at this indie bookstore's art market inside The Oaks mall. Free. Saturday, January 31, from 12 to 3 PM at The Open Book (556 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks).

🏍️ SFV Women Motorcycle Ride (Burbank): Ride from Three Sisters Coffee to Griffith Observatory. No highway riding, just golden views and photo ops before cruising back down for a picnic in the park. Intermediate ride. Free. Saturday, January 31. Meet 9 AM, kickstands up 10 AM at Three Sisters Coffee & Tea (1706 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank).

🎤 Late Night Comedy (Glendale): A live comedy and news late-night showcase blending headliners, panelists, characters, and standup. Comics from Conan, Just for Laughs, and Netflix. $29. Saturday, January 31, from 8:30 to 10 PM at The Glendale Room (127 Artsakh Ave, Glendale).

Sunday, February 1

🚴 Social Bike Ride (Lake Balboa): A no-pressure coed social ride around Lake Balboa. Slow pace, no expectations. Everyone welcome. Free. Sunday, February 1, at 11 AM at Lake Balboa Park.

🏃 Griffith Park Half Marathon & 5K (Griffith Park): Hit the trails for this annual run past the Merry Go Round, Travel Town, Zoo, and Autry Museum. The 5K is flat, scenic, and dog-friendly. Beer garden, food trucks, medals, and t-shirts included. Benefits LA Parks Foundation. $60-$100. Sunday, February 1, in Griffith Park.

🥾 Group Hike (Thousand Oaks): Join this group hike to Paradise Falls. About 4 miles round trip, moderate difficulty with some hills and a steady incline. Free. Saturday, February 1, at 7 AM at Paradise Falls trailhead, Thousand Oaks.

🎨 Color & Sound Healing Event (North Hollywood): A meditative evening. Mindful coloring, journaling, breathwork, soft movement, and a restorative sound bath. Supplies provided. $33. Sunday, February 1, from 6:30 to 8 PM at Yoga NoHo Center.

Happening Soon

🎧 Illenium Listening Party (Studio City): Hear the new album 'Odyssey' first at this early listening party at Licorice Pizza Records. Exclusive giveaways. Free. Monday, February 2, at 4:30 PM at Licorice Pizza Records.

📖 Literary Open Mic (North Hollywood): Bring a five-minute original reading to share with a community of writers, or just come listen to poetry, short stories, songs, and monologues over beer. Free. Monday, February 2, from 7 to 9 PM at Lawless Brewing.

🌕 Tarot & Poetry Workshop (Burbank): A creative self-inquiry workshop under the Leo Full Moon exploring visibility, ego, and authenticity. Pull tarot cards as mirrors for reflection and write poetic responses. $10. Wednesday, February 4, from 8 to 9 PM at Feybl (4252 W Riverside Dr, Burbank).

🌿 Zero Waste Refill Shop (North Hollywood—February 2026): Refill Bodega is opening soon in the Valley, offering refillable everyday essentials (detergent, soap, sponges) and low-waste goods.

☕ Free Coffee at Jesse's Grind (Winnetka): Most Valuable Plumber is partnering with Jesse's Grind to give away free coffee to the community. Stop by and grab a cup. Free. Monday, February 2, from 6:30 to 9 AM at Jesse's Grind.

🌮 Studio Tacos (New—Studio City): A new taco spot serving authentic Mexican flavors, including street tacos, burritos, queso birria, and fresh daily guacamole. Known for the bacon breakfast burrito with crispy tater tots and their orange hot sauce. 11723 Moorpark St, Studio City.

🌱 Plant Day (Downtown LA): A celebration of plants with workshops, keynote speakers, and gardening tips for all skill levels. Family-friendly. Free. Saturday, January 31, from 10 AM to 3 PM at LAPL Central Library.

🐕 Hike with Rescue Dogs (Elysian Park): Join Pup Culture Rescue for a hike with adoptable rescue dogs. Free. Sunday, February 1, at 3 PM at Elysian Park West Loop trailhead.

VIPERS is a short comedy film about a farm girl who must win over her fiancé’s fancy LA friends.

Directed by Kevin Clark-Ryan and featuring SFV-based actors and artists.

❓️ What year was the 818 area code introduced for local phone numbers?

Last week’s question: The San Fernando Valley is surrounded by five mountain ranges. What are they?

Answer: Santa Monica Mountains (to the south), San Gabriel Mountains (to the northeast and east), Santa Susana Mountains (to the northwest), Simi Hills (to the west), and the Verdugo Mountains (to the east).

Thank you for reading. See you next week!

PS How many snow pictures did you get from friends on the East Coast this week?

PPS In last week’s poll, I asked, “Is In-N-Out overrated?” 50% of you said, “No, it’s perfect.”

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