Welcome to your weekly San Fernando Valley update: July 16–22, 2026.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

Yes, I already have tickets to see The Odyssey this weekend.

No, I do not want to see it with you at 3 AM.

This week’s newsletter is sponsored by MapChat Social:

Join a city-wide bar crawl on July 25.

MapChat Social is a new LA-built app that actually helps you meet people when you go out.

Connect with people at the same bar, club, or restaurant with party games, icebreakers, and conversation starters.

MapChat Social is hosting an LA bar crawl that follows the LA Metro. Starting in North Hollywood, then going through Hollywood, Downtown, and Santa Monica.

Try the app, make new friends, explore new bars, and win prizes. Coming solo? You can get paired up with a suitable “wing mate” for the night.

I’ll be joining the North Hollywood leg of the crawl!

Free. 21+. Saturday, July 25, from 3:30 PM to 12 AM. Kicks off in North Hollywood.

RSVP for the crawl →

Here’s what’s happening this week:

🦸 Marvel Rivals Voice Actor Signing (Sherman Oaks): Meet the voices of Marvel Rivals.

Join actors Laura Post, Andrew Morgado, and Scott Whyte, and get your items signed.

Free entry. Paid autographs. Saturday, July 18, from 1 to 5 PM at GeekyGlamorous (13634 Burbank Blvd.).

🎬 CSUN Summer Movie Fest (Northridge): Outdoor movie screening on the Library Lawn with food trucks, music, and games, running through August 6. Clueless this week, Cars 3 next. Bring a chair or blanket; pets welcome on a leash. Free. Every Thursday, starting at 6 PM at CSUN Library Lawn (18111 Nordhoff St.).

🖍️ Cozy Color Club (North Hollywood): Relaxed coloring night with games, food, and mocktails. $35. Select Fridays and Saturdays, from 7 to 10 PM at Club Cowboy Cheddar (private address).

💃 Sensual Movement Workshop (North Hollywood): Six-week dance-based course. Build confidence, body awareness, and flexibility. All levels welcome. From $20. Wednesdays, from 8 to 9:30 PM at Madilyn Clark Studios (10852 Burbank Blvd.).

✊ Neighborhood Solidarity Market (Reseda): Community market featuring live bands, food and drink vendors, and a short-film screening. Proceeds support undocumented residents. Thursday, July 16, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at 7625 Wilbur Ave.

🏴‍☠️ One Piece Night (North Hollywood): Horror-tinged One Piece card game night, with a free regular drink and a special guest included. $12. Friday, July 17, from 8 to 9 PM at 5251 Lankershim Blvd.

⚽ LA World Cup 26 Fan Zone (Burbank): Two-day World Cup fan zone featuring matches on giant LED screens, plus a free international street fair. Post-match concerts from Loud Luxury (Saturday) and Bebe Rexha (Sunday). Free street fair; fan zone ticketed. $30-60. Saturday, July 18, from 12 to 8 PM and Sunday, July 19, from 10 AM to 6 PM in Downtown Burbank.

📚 Summer Book Sale at NoHo Library (North Hollywood): Friends of the Library book sale with half-price books and free kids’ books benefiting the branch. Free. Saturday, July 18, from 11 AM to 3 PM at North Hollywood Branch Library (5211 Tujunga Ave.).

🧺 The Backyard Flea (Encino): Backyard market with local artists and handmade goods. Live music and a pool to enjoy. Free. Saturday, July 18, from 12 to 5 PM at 5056 Newcastle Ave.

🟢 Ganon’s Revenge Party (North Hollywood): Neon Zelda-themed blacklight body-paint party with DJ Sean Niles and guests. 21+; clothes check available. $9. Saturday, July 18, from 9 PM to 2 AM at The Bullet Bar (10522 Burbank Blvd.).

🔮 Witches’ Magick Market (Glendale): Midsummer market of crystals, ritual tools, and handcrafted goods from local makers. Pet-friendly. Free. Saturday, July 18, from 4 to 9 PM at 1728 Victory Blvd.

🍾 Wine Tasting Night (Sherman Oaks): Nonstop sparkling wine pours all night with live bottle-popping. Saturday, July 18, from 6 to 11 PM at Augustine Wine Bar (13456 Ventura Blvd.).

🧟 Hyaena Horror Market 6 (North Hollywood): Horror-themed market featuring oddities, gothic art, and vendors, plus a few special guest signings. All ages. Free. Saturday, July 18, from 11 AM to 4 PM at Mayflower Club (11110 Victory Blvd.).

🎨 Parallel Play Party (North Hollywood): Cat-friendly arts-and-crafts hangout with coloring, origami, board games, mocktails, and two orange cats. Bring a project or a laptop. $15. Saturday, July 18, from 12 to 5 PM at 5121 Auckland Ave.

🌞 Printmaking Workshop (Reseda): Hands-on cyanotype workshop making sun-printed collages from foraged materials. All supplies provided. $13. Saturday, July 18, from 3 to 5 PM at 7625 Wilbur Ave.

🏃 Sueños Anniversary 5K Run (Canoga Park): Free community 5K marking the first anniversary of a women-owned Latino streetwear brand, with live music and food vendors. Free. Saturday, July 18, starting at 8 AM at Jesse’s Grind (21608 Sherman Way).

🏋️ ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori x Barry’s (Studio City): High-energy outdoor Barry’s HIIT workout, then discounted gear and refreshments after. Free. Saturday, July 18, from 8 to 10 AM at Vuori (4220 Coldwater Canyon Ave.).

🕯️ Cozy Corner Pop-Up Market (Calabasas): Market of local artisans, bakers, and Reiki healers with handmade gifts, treats, and wellness services. Free. Saturday, July 18, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Sagebrush Cantina (23527 Calabasas Rd.).

👻 Book-ish Trivia: Summerween Edition (Woodland Hills): Horror-themed trivia night spanning scary movies, TV, books, games, and cartoons. Teams of four, ages 12+. Saturday, July 18, starting at 8 PM at 6320 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

🌿 Orcutt Ranch Garden Walk (West Hills): Guided horticultural walk through the community garden and grounds, hosted by SFV Girls Who Walk. Free. Sunday, July 19, from 10 to 11 AM at Orcutt Ranch (23600 Roscoe Blvd.).

🛒 NoHo Market (North Hollywood): Local vendor market showcasing small businesses and crafts. Free. Sunday, July 19, from 5 to 10 PM at 5223 Lankershim Blvd.

👑 Fashion & Burlesque Show (North Hollywood): Fashion launch with burlesque performances, a DJ spinning hip-hop and trip-hop, cosplay, and merch drops. Free. Sunday, July 19, from 5 to 9 PM at The Good Nite Bar (10721 Burbank Blvd.).

🎤 REO Speedwagon Tribute Concert (Woodland Hills): Ridin’ the Storm Out delivers a two-hour set of REO Speedwagon hits. Free. Sunday, July 19, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Warner Park (5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd.).

🛸 Sci-Fi Music Event (West Hills): Sci-fi-themed music night with cosplay performances and live bands. Come dressed as your favorite character. Free. Sunday, July 19, starting at 10 PM at The Rabbit Hole (22105 Roscoe Blvd.).

🧵 Sew Much Fun Skill Share (Sylmar): Casual sewing meetup — bring your own project and swap tips. Monday, July 20, from 5:30 to 9 PM at 12677 Glenoaks Blvd.

📖 Book and Craft (Porter Ranch): Storytime and craft session for kids and families, with early-literacy tips. Free. Wednesday, July 22, starting at 10:30 AM at Porter Ranch Branch Library (11371 Tampa Ave.).

🕷️ Paint N’ Sip: Spider-Man Theme (Chatsworth): Beginner-friendly paint-and-sip class walking you through a Spider-Man piece. Supplies and one drink included. $35. Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 PM at Game N’ Grounds (21725 Devonshire St.).

🍄 Minds Expanded: The New Science of Psychedelics (Downtown LA)

Psychedelics documentary screening with an expert panel and curated vendors after. An educational trip through the world of psychedelics and their positive cognitive effects.

$15. Saturday, July 18, from 7 to 10 PM at The Last Bookstore (453 S Spring St.).

☕ SFV Coffee Society is a curated guide to coffee + culture in the San Fernando Valley.

This week, Mariela of the SFV Coffee Society shares where she’d send you for a great coffee (or matcha) in the Valley.

“If you were to ask me where to grab a great coffee (or matcha) in the San Fernando Valley, these are the spots I’d recommend over and over again. Each one offers something different, which is what makes our local coffee scene so special.”

🇸🇻 Saint Coffee (Studio City): “Saint Coffee is a neighborhood favorite, and for good reason. Delicious food and amazing coffee. My go-to order is an iced latte, but what really makes this place special to me is that they use espresso beans from El Salvador. As someone who’s Salvadorian, it means a lot to see my culture represented in such a meaningful way.”

🥐 House Roots Coffee (Granada Hills, Chatsworth & Northridge): “House Roots has three Valley locations, and I genuinely love them all. If I had to pick just one, though, it’d be the Chatsworth location. They have an in-house bakery, so I can grab a fresh pastry with my coffee — my perfect combination.”

🐆 Lynx Coffee (Sherman Oaks): “The lines are worth the wait. I’m in the area often, so I’ve learned the best times to stop by. What I appreciate most is the care they put into every drink. The proportions are always spot on, and you can tell they take pride in their craft. It’s easy to see why it’s become such a community favorite.”

🍵 Kohana Matcha (Porter Ranch): “While it’s not technically a coffee shop, I couldn’t leave out a great matcha spot. Kohana Matcha, located inside K-Stop, serves some of the best matcha I’ve had. You can tell the owner has taken the time to really study and understand matcha, and the quality speaks for itself. Every sip is smooth, vibrant, and so good it makes you do a little happy dance.”

📺️ Comedian Ben Gleib started a live late-night TV show from his home studio in the Valley. Taped every Wednesday evening in front of an interactive virtual audience anyone can join. New episodes drop Thursdays on YouTube. Upcoming guests: Nikki Glaser, Bob Odenkirk, and Tiffany Haddish.

❓️ Approximately how many earthquakes are recorded daily around Los Angeles?

Last week’s question: What’s the longest continuous road contained entirely in the San Fernando Valley?

Answer: Roscoe Boulevard, which runs about 18 miles clear across the Valley.

Thanks for reading! See you next week.

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