🎾 Women’s Day, Poker, and Pickleball.

Welcome to your weekly Valley update! Today is Thursday, March 6, 2025.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 🚶‍♀️Women’s march

• 🌸 Wildflower hotline

• 💿️ Music events

In your opinion…

Here’s what’s happening this week:

🥚 Egg Smuggling Increases. Eggs are expensive. Travelers are trying to smuggle raw eggs across the U.S-Mexico border—a 158% increase over last year. Officials warn that bringing in eggs carries bird flu risks. $10,000 fines if you’re caught. (CNN)

🚛 Wildfire Debris Going to Sylmar. The county changed dumping limits to handle the debris from the Eaton and Palisades fires. Sylmar, in the north Valley, is one of three dumping sites. Locals worry about airborne contaminants. Plus, the landfill has a history of odor and toxic emissions. (LAist)

🚨 Door-to-Door Burbank Scams. Scammers posing as Burbank Water and Power reps are making the rounds trying to sell solar and water services. (BWP)

🍽️ “The Original Pantry” Diner Closes. The iconic 24-hour restaurant in DTLA served its final meal, ending a 101-year run. The diner had stayed open through the Great Depression, WWII, and the new Millennium. Labor disputes and plans for the real estate led to its closure. (LA Magazine)

🌸 Wild Flower Hotline. Starting March 7, a weekly wildflower report will tell you about the upcoming wildflower blooms near Los Angeles. You can call the hotline every Friday through May. Stay on trails, don’t pick the flowers, and leave no trace. (Theodore Payne Foundation)

Welcome back, Brendan Fraser—spotted on Vineland Ave.

🍎 Free Farmers Market (San Fernando): Pick up fresh produce for free at this community farmers market at Saint Simon’s Episcopal Church. Seasonal fruits and veggies. Free for locals. First and third Friday of the month. Free. Friday, March 7, from 2:30 PM to 5 PM.

✊ International Women’s Day March (DTLA): March for justice and equality. From Pershing Square to City Hall. Join thousands in demanding systemic changes for women’s rights and amplifying women’s voices. Free. March 8 at 10 AM.

🦜 Beginner Bird Walk (Van Nuys): Explore the wildlife reserve at Sepulveda Basin with expert guides. Learn about local birds. An easy, family-friendly walk. Binoculars are available. Free. Saturday, March 8, from 9 AM to 11 AM.

🐶 Dog Sound Bath (Westwood): Relax and reset with your pup at The Breathing Room with a guided sound bath designed for humans and dogs. $25. Saturday, March 8 at 10 AM.

🚂 Great Train Show (Ventura): For kids and model train lovers. Explore huge model railroad exhibits, shop train accessories, and enjoy family-friendly activities at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Kids free. Adults $13. Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9. 

🎹 Virtuoso Organ Concert (Encino): Renowned organist Nathan Laube performs a free recital at St. Cyril’s Church, featuring works by Bach, Rossini, and Franck on a stunning classic organ. Free. Sunday, March 9 at 4 PM.

♟️ Chess & Chill (Santa Monica): Play chess while vibing to lo-fi beats. Cocktails and mocktails flow all night. All levels are welcome, and chess boards are provided. Free. March 10, from 6 PM to 9 PM.

🃏 Tuesday Night Social Poker (Van Nuys): Test your luck at The Happy Rabbit at this social poker tournament. There is no buy-in, just a $5 donation to support the league. Winners earn tokens for a shot at the Bar Poker Open in Vegas. No experience is necessary. $5. Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 PM.

💿️ Album Listening Party (Burbank): Indie rock fans can listen early to My Morning Jacket’s new album at Run Out Groove Records. Free MMJ giveaways while supplies. Free. Thursday, March 13 at 6 PM.

📢 Workshop for Marketing Creative Projects (Burbank): Learn cost-effective marketing strategies for artists, small businesses, and creatives. Panel conversation hosted by the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission. Free. Thursday, March 13, from 7:30 PM to 9 PM.

🏓 Social Pickleball (Sherman Oaks): Meet new players at this social round-robin match. Two courts are available, with paddles you can borrow. It's a great way to mix up partners on the court. $20. March 13 at 6 PM.

🎶 Music Conference Pub Crawl (Burbank): Annual music business conference. MUSEXPO runs from March 16 to 19 and costs $795. However, the event starts with a free pub crawl featuring live music, networking, and international artists. Stops include Republik Coffee, Urban Press Winery, Story Tavern, and Hotel Burbank. Free. March 14, from 3 PM to 6:45 PM.

💿️ Los Angeles Record Fair (Downtown): Buy, sell, and trade vinyl while DJs spin rare tracks. Plus, beer and food. Third Sunday of the month. All ages are welcome. Free. Sunday, March 16, from 12 PM to 5 PM.

🍽️ New: Saint & Second (Woodland Hills): Locally sourced seasonal cuisine, organic cocktails, and curated whiskies. Now open in Woodland Hills. Good for brunch, lunch, or a romantic dinner. The Butternut Squash Pasta is popular: Butternut squash, small cavatelli pasta, black truffle, roasted maitake mushrooms, ricotta, black pepper, and crispy Brussels sprout leaves.

🥢 New: Jip Bap (Sherman Oaks): A new home-style Korean restaurant. Savory bulgogi, kimchi bokkeum rice, and comforting bibimbap.

🏡 Charming NoHo home with three beds, two baths, and a functional floor plan on a corner lot. Bright interiors feature rich hardwood floors, custom shutters, and a versatile den with a built-in bar. The spacious backyard includes a covered patio, built-in bar, BBQ area, and a detached garage with ADU potential. $810,000

📖 Little Library Map. You know those little library boxes around town? Here’s a map of all of them. Borrow a book or leave one of your favorites for someone else.

🎛️ Brewing Music Box brings chill DJs and R&B to local Valley venues. Follow their upcoming shows.

🎬 AMC Wants Longer Theatrical Runs: The AMC CEO says 17- and 30-day theatrical windows are too short and asks studios for longer runs.

🎤 John C. Reilly and Kyle Gass had an impromptu concert at Idle Hour in North Hollywood last weekend.

❓️Do you know which San Fernando Valley street has the highest concentration of sushi restaurants in the U.S.? It’s called “Sushi Row.”

Last week’s question: Which public park in Burbank used to be a Warner Bros. backlot?

Answer: —

Thanks for reading, and see you next week!

PS This week, I heard a Maya Angelou quote: “Every storm runs out of rain.” Maybe it speaks to you, too.

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