🧡 Clothing Swap, Halloween Markets, and Taylor Swift

Welcome to your weekly San Fernando Valley update: October 2–October 8, 2025.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 🕯️ Spooky stories

• 🐶 Pet adoptions

• 🥪 Cheesesteak

• 💃 Taylor Swift

Did you know?

• Humans and chimps share 95% of the same DNA.

• Chimpanzees are omnivores. They eat plants, fruits, nuts, and meat.

• Chimps go bald as they age.

RIP to Jane Goodall, who discovered that chimps use tools to find food (just like us).

She dedicated her life to promoting conservation and improving our relationship with nature.

🌃 Los Angeles Breakfast Club (Griffith Park/Los Feliz)

This local social club is celebrating 100 years of breakfast and community!

Meet your neighbors at a weekly breakfast meetup featuring unique speakers.

Come to their centennial party:

• 🍽️ Dinner buffet with cash bar

• 💃 Live music and dancing with a Doo Wop band

• 📸 Photo opportunities to commemorate the milestone

• 🎟️ Silent auction and raffles benefiting the club

Saturday, November 8th, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Get tickets →

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Here’s what’s happening:

🚗 Carpool Lane Ends for EV and Hybrid Drivers. After more than 20 years, the Clean Air Vehicle Decal Program ended. Now, EV and hybrid drivers can’t use the carpool lanes. This affects 500k+ vehicles in California. CHP is offering drivers a 60-day grace period starting October 1. Citations will begin at $490. (LAist)

🚅 TAP-to-Exit Returns to NoHo Metro. Metro announced that it will soon restart the program at the North Hollywood station. Possible safety concerns prompted the agency to halt its implementation in April. (CBS LA)

🦅 Hawks Stolen from SoFi Stadium. Someone stole a utility vehicle during last week’s football game. Two hawks were inside. The birds are part of the stadium's falconry program that keeps seagulls away from the venue. (NBC LA)

These are my favorite upcoming events:

Ongoing

🎭 Improv for All (Canoga Park): Learn the building blocks of comedy in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Step out of your comfort zone. Get silly in a constructive way. $10. Every Friday at 7 PM at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church.

👗 Bra Donation Drive (Sherman Oaks): Donate new or gently used bras to support DV survivors and those experiencing homelessness. All sizes and types accepted. October 1–31 at Geeky Glamorous, 13634 Burbank Blvd.

Friday, October 3

✨ Taylor Swift Skate Night (Glendale): Taylor Swift songs hit the roller rink. Lace up and skate to Taylor—from chart-toppers to classics. Dress in sparkles, fringe, or your best "Taylor Era" outfit. $25. Friday, October 3, 8 PM to 11 PM at Moonlight Rollerway.

🎨 Artisan Market (Chatsworth): Local makers and artisans gather for this monthly community pop-up. First Friday of every month. Handmade goods, small business owners, and a local creative scene. Vendors keep 100% of their profits. Free. Friday, October 3, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

🎤 Taylor Swift Karaoke Night (North Hollywood): This Swiftie singalong kicks off with an album listening party at 7 PM. Costumes, glitter, and friendship bracelets are highly encouraged. Free. Friday, October 3, album at 7 PM, karaoke at 8 PM at Lawless Brewing Co.

Saturday, October 4

🍺 Oktoberfest Trivia (Burbank): Geeks Who Drink hosts an Oktoberfest quiz night. Lagers, hot dogs (vegan and regular), and prizes for your crew. Test your Bavarian knowledge. Free. Saturday, October 4, at 7 PM at Tony's Darts Away.

🎃 Oddity Harvest Festival (Burbank): Community vendors, live music and performances, crafting stations, and raffles. Family-friendly celebration that welcomes both families and covens. Free. Saturday, October 4, at 4 PM at Vulture Culture Oddities.

🎃 Midnight Market (San Fernando): The record shop goes all out for Halloween with spooky vendors, creepy crafts, eerie tunes, and tasty treats. Costumes encouraged, all ages welcome. Free. Friday, October 4, from 7 PM to 12 AM, at Midnight Hour Records.

🐾 $1 Pet Adoptions (Burbank): Adopt a shelter pet for just $1. All available dogs and cats are up for adoption; screenings are available throughout the day. Find your new best friend and give a deserving animal a home. Saturday, October 4, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Burbank Animal Shelter.

👕 Kids Clothing and Costume Swap (North Hollywood): Gift or grab infant through youth-size clothing, shoes, accessories, and Halloween costumes—no strings attached. Bring clean, folded items to share. Free. Saturday, October 4, from 12 PM to 3 PM, at Moby's Coffee & Tea Co.

🎬 Fall Fest: BBQ & Costumes (North Hollywood): Halloween kicks off with daytime family fun, then shifts to Horror Happy Hour at 6:30 PM. After 7:30, it's all adult horror movies, games, and mingling with fellow fright fans. BBQ and full bar all day. $10 kids, $25 adults. Saturday, October 4, at 1 PM at Unfriendly Studios.

🧟 Graveyard Movie Night (Sylmar): Watch Night of the Living Dead under the stars and above the graves at the historic Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. Plus, food vendors. Bring your own chair and blanket. $20. Saturday, October 4, from 6:30 PM to 10 PM at San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery.

Sunday, October 5

👻 Halloween Tennis Class (Burbank): Halloween meets the tennis court in this spooky skills session. Learn drills, play games, and smash zombies. Coach Chessa keeps it fun, whether you've never played or want a Halloween workout with a twist. $20. Sunday, October 5, 10 AM at Burbank Tennis Center.

💃 Sunday Dance Club (Panorama City): Coach Rudy teaches a rotating selection of Latin dance styles every Sunday. Salsa, bachata, cumbia, banda, merengue, cha cha cha, swing, rockabilly, jive, and Latin hustle. Bring sneakers with slippery soles. First class is free. Sunday, October 5, from 2 PM to 8 PM, at Plaza Del Valle.

Happening Soon

🎤 Comedy & Wine Night: 1st Anniversary (North Hollywood): Comedy and wine night at Haley’s celebrates one year. Featured comics and an open mic. Limited space. Free. Monday, October 6, 8 PM at Haley's Wines.

🎃 Adult Science Museum Night (Sylmar): Discovery Cube science museum transforms into a spooky experience after dark for adults 21+. DJ, pumpkin catapults, carnival games, a costume contest, and hands-on STEM. $36. Drinks included. Friday, October 10, from 7 PM to 11 PM at Discovery Cube LA.

🕺 “Grease” Party (North Hollywood): Valley Opera's Grease fundraiser is a full-blown throwback party with the cast. Learn to hand jive, sing karaoke with the VOPA Vinyl Band, and hit up carnival games and a silent auction. Dress in your poodle skirt best. $10. Friday, October 10, at the Mayflower Club.

👻 Night Walking Tour (Sylmar): Explore Pioneer Memorial Cemetery by flashlight. Hear ghost stories and urban legends before a paranormal investigation with a special guest. Bring a friend, bring your courage. Proceeds benefit the historic cemetery. $39. Friday, October 10 OR October 24, 7 PM.

🍕 Tastivo Pizza (New—Winnetka): This family-run pizzeria serves pies made with homemade dough, savory sauces, and premium toppings. Generous portions, creative recipes, and zero corner-cutting (unless it's a square pizza). Vegan options, too.

🥖 Philly House (New—Northridge): Halal cheesesteak spot. 100% Australian Halal Wagyu on authentic Amoroso rolls flown in from Philadelphia. Classic Philly flavors with a gourmet, ethically sourced twist.

🕯️ Candlelight Horror Stories (Montecito Heights): Wander an abandoned church and Victorian mansions by candlelight in this immersive horror experience. Meet restless spirits, hear macabre histories, and encounter the damned. $60~. October 3-4 at Heritage Square Museum.

🪷 Indian Food Festival (Hollywood): LA's first-ever IFFLA brings together Mumbai street food, creative fusions, and over 15 vendors. Plus, a full bar, henna, cultural activations, and a marketplace. Taste your way through India. $10–$20. Saturday, October 4, from 12 PM to 7 PM at BeTrue Studios.

🎨 Reseda Artwalk (Reseda)

Sherman Way transforms into an outdoor gallery, featuring art, music, dance, food, and community.

75+ vendors, beer garden, art installations, and live painting. Family-friendly.

Free. Saturday, October 4, from 5 PM to 10 PM at Sherman Way and Lindley Ave.

☀️ Some LADWP customers are eligible for free solar panels. (LAist)

🕺 Stephen King played “Mambo No. 5” so much that his wife almost left him. (Variety)

❓️ What is the longest street in Los Angeles?

Hint: It begins in the San Fernando Valley and runs all the way to Long Beach.

Last week’s question: Which university is older, Pepperdine or UCLA?

Answer: UCLA was established in 1919 as the Southern Branch of the University of California. Pepperdine University was founded in 1937 by George Pepperdine.

Thank you for reading. See you next week!

PS I hope you had an easy fast.

PPS Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena is hiring seasonal workers.

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