-Weekend-Whaddup + Feb 14-15

Who?
when: Feb 12 at 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
where: Satwiwa Cultural Center, 4126 W Potrero Rd., Newbury Park, Ca
how much: Free
who: Everyone
the Whaddup:
Join a ranger and discover the tricks of identifying the different owls that can be found in this area. It’s an easy 1.5 mile hike.
more info: website
Bob’s Big Boy Car Night
when: Fridays
where: Bob’s Big Boy, 4211 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, Ca
how much: Free
who: Everyone
the Whaddup:
Bring your rat rod, classic, or anything with wheels over to Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank. Pull up for a dose of nostalgia with your burgers, milkshake and fries, as the classic car show takes over the parking lot. Be sure show the kids the “Beatles Booth” where the Beatles grabbed their burgers on a visit during their 1965 tour. People kept stealing the plaque, ask where it is!
Opened in 1949, Bob’s Burbank is the oldest restaurant in the nationwide chain. When the State of California declared the restaurant a historical landmark, the ’50’s diner underwent a face lift to re-create the ’50s style.
more info: website
TRIVIA NIGHT (Games)
KPCC holds its second annual #KPCCLove Trivia Night on Friday at 7:30 pm at the Crawford Family Forum in Pasadena. Hosted by KPCC’s Erika Aguilar, the night features music, food from Golden Road, prizes and a cash bar. Tickets: $20 and support the public radio station.
Saturday Morning Storytime
@ Barne’s & Noble Bookstar-Studio City
where: Barnes & Noble Bookstar , 12136 Ventura Blvd. , Studio City
when: Saturday, February 13 – 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
who: you and your little ones
how much: free
the Whaddup:
Come join us as Lindy delights the young ones at Saturday Morning Storytime. Every Saturday, rain or shine, at 10:30 am.
For more info: website
Get Trucking To the Monster Jam Trucks
when: Feb 13 at 2 or 7 p.m.
where: Angel Stadium, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, Ca
how much: $10 & up
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
I love trucks. I like things with engines that go VROOM! And kids love trucks. Big trucks. Monster trucks. So take them to see a massive collection of the world’s best monster trucks battling it out in the ultimate event of high-octane speed, racing and destruction! One of the most popular touring family entertainment sporting events in the world, the Monster Jam is a high-flying, car-crushing explosive event of demolition, speed and powerful stunts with the world’s best monster trucks and drivers whose skills provide an awesome spectacle dirt-flying, high-energy fun.
more info: website
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to TO
when: weekends through Feb 14
where: Valley, Fred Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, Ca
how much: $40-$55
who: w6 & up
the Whaddup:
Get ready to laugh this winter! A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum …. comes to the Forum – the Scherr Forum, that is! The comedy classic’s Civic Arts Plaza debut is a perfect fit for the cozy confines of the Scherr, and this mixture of slapstick, farce, mistaken identity, music and dance has to be seen live to be believed.
more info: website
LA MARATHON (Running)
Spend your Valentine’s Day cheering on L.A. Marathon runners. The Stadium to the Sea course takes runners from Dodger Stadium across LA to the finish near the Santa Monica Pier. The participants will take off by 7 am, and the streets will reopen on a rolling basis as the race officially ends 6 hours, 30 minutes and 59 seconds from the time the last runner crosses the start line.
more info: website
See the Stars
(at the Planetarium)
when: Tuesday-Sunday
where: Griffith Park, Griffith Observatory, 2800 East Observatory Rd., Los Angeles
how much: Free-$7
who: 3 and up
the Whaddup:
With its spectacular Zeiss star projector, laser digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfy seats, sound system, and theatrical lighting, the Samuel Oschin Planetarium Theater is the finest planetarium in the world. It’s also right in our backyard. And every day Wednesday-Friday, you can take advantage of the less crowded weekdays to take kiddos to a show. There are 3 rotating shows, and kiddos under 5 are only allowed in the first show daily (weekdays, that’s at 12:45 p.m.).
more info: website
Two Milk Minimum
when: every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
where: Flappers, 102 East Magnolia Blvd., Burbank
how much: $10 (and 2 items)
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Grab your kids and come on down for a funny, family friendly comedy show. There’s a full grown up menu and also a super cool kids menu (feed ’em for $5!). The resident host and emcee, Michael Rayner, has performed his comedy juggling show at all over the world. His television appearances include: The Late Show with David Letterman, 30 Seconds to Fame, The Extreme Gong Show and The Gong Show with Dave Attell, Attack of the Show, numerous Nickelodeon shows and Sesame Street. His Bananas one-hour comedy special is currently airing in syndication nationwide.
more info: website
Overnight Adventures: Camp Dinosaur
when: Feb 13 at 6:30 p.m. to 9 a.m.
where: Exposition Park, The Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
how much: $75
who: 5 & up
the Whaddup:
Become a Junior Paleontologist at this action-packed overnight! Go on a scavenger hunt at NHM and take home your very own dino craft. Price includes overnight admission, all overnight activities, camp patches for all child participants, a light snack and continental breakfast. Online registration required.
more info: website
Dig It! at the Skirball
when: Saturdays & Sundays
where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
how much: $5-$10
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Paging Indiana Jones – they need you at the archaeological dig and in the field laboratory!
Slip on an archaeologist’s vest, sift and sort through sand to find hidden ancient artifacts, weigh and examine your findings, analyze clues, and work with archaeology staff to piece together the puzzles found in a Near Eastern Iron Age town.
Explore Dig It! for families and kids every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Skirball Museum. You can also take part in the weekend Family Art Studio.
more info: website
Autry Explorers: Sewn With Love
when: Feb 14 at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Griffith Park, Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, Ca
how much: $4-10
who: 4 & up
the Whaddup:
This Valentine’s Day join Sew Cranky and create a one-of-a-kind valentine. Learn to sew using a handcrank machine and see where a bit of history and creativity can take you!
more info: website
President’s Day @ The Autry
where: Griffith Park, Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles
when: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Feb 15th (Monday)
who: The whole Family
how much: Included in Museum Admission
the Whaddup:
The Autry is open on Presidents’ Day. And, drumrolls please, it’s Free! Bring your family to explore exhibitions and complete a special president-themed scavenger hunt to discover art and artifacts throughout the museum.
For more info: website