🎆 Fireworks, canyon concerts, and new Vietnamese food.

Reading-time: 1 minute, 31 seconds. For June 27, 2024.

NoHo Nick
June 27, 2024

Wildfires, like the Post Fire about 50 miles north of LA, have brought ash and smoke to the Valley this week.

Welcome to your bite-sized Valley update for Thursday, June 27, 2024.

On this date in 1985, Route 66, which had connected Chicago to Los Angeles and symbolized the American dream, was officially decertified.

This marked the end of an era for one of the most famous roads in the United States.

Here’s what’s happening:

🏦 Many local services like the library, post office, and banks are closed Thursday, July 4th for the holiday. They will reopen Friday, July 5th.
🔥 The 15,000 acre Post Fire that’s been blowing smoke and ash into the Valley is 90% contained. No injuries related to the fire have been reported. It’s one of the bigger wildfires this season, burning about 11,000 football fields of land 50 miles north of the Valley.

🍜 Vui Ve—North Hollywood: Vietnamese sandwiches and noodles. Grab a bánh mì and a strong cup of coffee. Just opened in May.

🌲 Outdoor Canyon Concerts—Coldwater Canyon. Indie bands and world artists. Outdoor amphitheater. Tickets are donations to support conservation efforts. - About $30. Various dates until September.
🎆 July 4 Fireworks Show—Woodland Hills. Huge 20-minute firework show. Space for 40k people. Food trucks and activities. - Free. July 4 @ 6 PM.
🎹 Billy Joel Tribute + Fireworks—Burbank: Outdoor amphitheater concerts. Fireworks celebration to close. Starting at $15. July 4 @ 5:30 PM.

🧘 Immersive Yoga and Cycling—Sherman Oaks: Stretch and pedal in front of a giant TV wall. Pretend you’re outside and stay in the air conditioning.

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