👋 Women's Day, Hot Chicken, and Meetups

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

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 👋 Groups and Meetups

• 🚺️ Women’s Day

• 🐔 Hot Chicken

• 🏃 Exercise Clubs

There are so many clubs and meetups across the Valley.

Dungeons and Dragons, chess, sewing, writer's groups, you name it.

Yesterday, I launched a "Groups & Meetups" hub to make it easier to find like-minded folks.

Run a local group? Add it to the list. Help me fill it up!

Every week, I'll spotlight ongoing meetups in this newsletter.

Think of it as an alternative to Meetup.com. No fees for hosts and a simple way to discover what's happening.

(Just don't tell anyone about my secret tabletop gaming meetup…)

🍽️ Topanga Social Food Hall Closing. The food hall opened in 2023 with 27 eateries and will lay off 131 employees on April 14. Westfield Topanga is working on what comes next for the space. (Valley News Group)

🎬 New Film and TV Studio Campus Opens in Woodland Hills. Cinespace Studios debuted a 180,000 sq. ft. campus. Six soundstages and a production already underway. They also have spaces in Chicago, Atlanta, Toronto, and Germany. (NBC)

Ongoing

🏃 Running and Walking Club (Burbank & Encino): Fleet Feet hosts weekly runs and walks. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Run and grab a beer after work or ease into the weekend with a stroll and a cup of coffee.

Thursday, March 5

✍️ Creative Writing Event with Author Kiyash Monsef (North Hollywood): Explore creative writing techniques, build imaginative worlds, and learn about the author's journey to publication. Free. Thursday, March 5, from 5 to 6 PM at Valley Plaza Branch Library.

🎲 Dragon Ball Z Trivia Night (Sherman Oaks): Test your knowledge on the Z Fighters from the Saiyan Saga through the Buu Saga at this anime trivia night. Free. Thursday, March 5, from 7 to 9 PM at The Aftermath Bar & Lounge.

Friday, March 6

🎤 Friday Night Live Comedy Show (North Hollywood): A weekly stand-up lineup featuring comics with credits from Netflix, Comedy Central, and Kill Tony. Two-drink minimum. 18+. Free. Friday, March 6, from 6:30 to 10:30 PM at The Comedy Chateau.

🌿 Native Plant Restoration Day (Agoura Hills): Help the National Park Service and Santa Monica Mountains Fund plant California natives at Cheeseboro Canyon. No experience needed. Free. Friday, March 6, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Cheeseboro Canyon Trailhead North (5792 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301).

🎧 Sound Mixer Industry Meetup (North Hollywood): A casual networking mixer for sound professionals and audio engineers. Free. Friday, March 6, from 6 to 9 PM at Lawless Brewing Co.

🎤 Harry Styles and Boy Bands Karaoke Night (North Hollywood): Themed karaoke night celebrating the release of Harry Styles' new album. Grab a table and queue your song. Free. Friday, March 6, at 8 PM at Lawless Brewing Co.

Saturday, March 7

🧘 Sober Friendly Yoga and Tarot Night (Sherman Oaks): A community-centered yoga class with tarot readings and free Prince St. Pizza. Mats and water provided. 21+. $25. Saturday, March 7, from 7 to 8:30 PM at The Green Room.

🖤 Emo-Themed Night Market (North Hollywood): Live music, food, beverages, local artists, small businesses, and tattoos at this market for the emo folks. Free. Saturday, March 7, from 6 to 10 PM at 5730 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood.

🍯 Intro to Mead Making (Chatsworth): Learn the craft, science, and history of the world's oldest alcoholic beverage in a hands-on class led by a mead maker. $35. Saturday, March 7, from 3 to 4:30 PM at The Valley Hive (10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Chatsworth, CA 91311).

📚 CSUN Book Arts Festival (Northridge): A full day of workshops, exhibits, and activities for writers, readers, and makers. Sessions include zine-making, tips for getting published, and a book arts fair. Free. Saturday, March 7, from 12 to 6 PM at CSUN USU East Conference Center.

🥾 REI Women’s Group Hike (Burbank): A Women's History Month morning featuring a live panel with outdoor advocates, healthy bites, live music, a group hike through Griffith Park, and a yoga session. Free. Saturday, March 7, from 8 AM to 1 PM at REI (1900 Empire Ave, Burbank, CA 91504).

🚲 Beginner Group Bike Ride (Encino): A relaxed, beginner-friendly bike ride around Balboa Lake. About 4.5 miles at an easy pace with no pressure to finish the full loop. Free. Saturday, March 7, from 12 to 2 PM at Sepulveda Golf parking lot (16821 Burbank Blvd, Encino, CA 91316).

Sunday, March 8

💐 Women's Day Wellness Market (Burbank): A wellness marketplace with local pop-ups, raffle prizes, mini reiki sessions, and matcha. Swag bags for the first 50 women. Free. Sunday, March 8, from 1 to 4 PM at Satara Wellness (3017 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505).

🎨 Holi Festival of Colors (Encino): The 9th annual outdoor color festival with organic colors, DJ sets, live dhol, dance performances, and desi food vendors. Free. Sunday, March 8, from 11 AM to 4 PM at Woodley Park.

✨ Women's Wellness Gathering (Woodland Hills): A biweekly community space for exploring wellness. Breathwork and reflection. Donation-based. Sunday, March 8, from 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM at Warner Center Park (Woodland Hills).

🐾 Pet Rescue Anniversary (Van Nuys): A community celebration marking 53 years of pet rescue. Adoptable dogs and cats, tacos, vendors, raffles, and on-site vet appointments. Free. Sunday, March 8, from 12 to 4 PM at Pet Orphans of Southern California (7720 Gloria Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406).

Happening Soon

🧘 Yoga at the Brewery (North Hollywood): Stretch and breathe in the loft, then stay for a drink downstairs. Brewasana. $15. Wednesday, March 11, at 6:45 PM at Brews Brothers North Hollywood.

☘️ St. Patrick's Day Party (Canoga Park): 8one8 Brewing takes over the Elks Lodge outdoor area for festive food, specialty beers, live music, and games. St. Paddy's specials from Osborne Pizza Kitchen. Free. Saturday, March 14, at 20925 Osborne St, Canoga Park, CA 91304.

🍗 Halal Nashville Hot Chicken Spot (Valley Glen): A family-owned hot chicken stand with a new location in the Valley. Nashville-style tenders and sandwiches in signature flavors like Hot Cheetos and Takis.

🍲 European Market and Deli (Canoga Park): A new neighborhood European foods market serving house-made soups, sandwiches, and charcuterie alongside a curated grocery selection. Reubens and house-smoked meats.

🍳 Free Cooking Class (San Fernando): Learn new recipes. Community chef leads classes with sustainable foods. Hosted by Guayaba Kitchen. Free. Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28, from 11 AM to 12 PM at Fox & Laurel Park (14353 Fox St, San Fernando, CA 91340).

🎬 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Film Screenings (Mid-Wilshire): Watch all five Oscar-nominated animated shorts with participating filmmakers in attendance. From $5. Saturday, March 7, at 11 AM at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

🎲 Scrabble Club (Atwater Village): A friendly, drop-in Scrabble game day at the library. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring your own board and tiles if you can. Free. First Saturday of every month, from 1 to 5 PM at Atwater Village Branch Library.

🏃 Hoka Light House Marathon Week Pop-Up (West Hollywood): A runner community hub for LA Marathon week with runs, movement sessions, shoe testing, and space to rest before race day. Free. Friday, March 6, from 2 to 6 PM and Saturday, March 7, from 12 to 4 PM at 8250 Melrose Ave.

🚗 Why doesn’t LA actually fix potholes?

🥬 Sprouts grocery store to open in Highland Park in 2027.

🏖️ Kamala Harris is moving to Malibu.

🎢 Fast and Furious roller coaster opens this summer at Universal Studios.

❓️ Los Angeles is considered the birthplace of this non-alcoholic mixed drink named after a child star.

Hint: Don’t forget the cherry!

Last week’s question: The Mexican-American War ended in 1847 in the San Fernando Valley. Today, there’s a museum at the location where the ceasefire agreement was signed. Where?

Answer: A ceasefire in the war was signed at Campo De Cahuenga. Now, there’s a museum and memorial on Lankershim Blvd. near Universal Studios.

Thank you for reading. See you next week!

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