Saturday Morning Storytime @ Barne’s & Noble Bookstar-Studio City

where: Barnes & Noble/Bookstar , 12136 Ventura Blvd. , Studio City

when: Saturday, March 5 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

how much: free

the Whaddup:

Come catch Lindy and let her delight the young ones at Saturday Morning Storytime. Every Saturday, rain or shine, at 10:30 am.
more info: website

Carpenter No Limit Texas Hold’em Fundraiser

when: Saturday March 5th. 4-9pm

where: 3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, 91604 at Bridges Academy Gym (Across the street from Carpenter)

how much: $100 to participate.

who: 21 or over

the Whaddup:

Who will be crowned Champion and take home the top prize in the 1st annual No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament? If you got what it takes, sign up now … space is limited!

Your entry donation of $100 will get you a seat at the table, food & drink, and the chance to win some amazing prizes! Don’t play, but want to join the fun? Donate $25 to be a SPECTATOR and receive complimentary food and two drinks!

A practice table will be available at 3:30pm to fine tune your skills!

Tournament Details:

Rebuys will be available for the first hour and a half: $25

Complimentary food & drink.

Questions: contact Erik Ostergard at erikostergard@kw.com

more info: also to sign up website

Family Art Studio @ Skirball Cultural Center

where: Skirball Cultural Center – 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049

when: Saturday March 5th, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Last entry at 4:30 p.m.

how much: included with admission

who: all ages welcome

the Whaddup:

By popular demand, the Family Art Studio is now open every weekend throughout the year and Tuesday through Sunday during school breaks! Enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions. Reinforcing the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us, projects will ignite the imaginations of your family members, whether they are 2 or 102!

more info: website

L.A. DERBY DOLLS (Roller derby)

where:

when: Saturday at 8pm

how much:

how much: Standing Admission $15-$18 at the door/Bleachers $35-$38

who: you be the judge

the Whaddup:
The L.A. Derby Dolls’ all-star team The Ri-Ettes takes on the scrappy team, The Rejects, on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Dolloesseum in El Sereno. The L.A. Junior Derby Dolls (girls age 7-17) skate earlier in the day at 5 p.m. Standing admission: $15, $18 at the door; bleacher seating $35 online, $38 at the door. Discounts available for students with ID, Seniors, Veterans and kids under 12 (parental guidance suggested for Saturday night bouts). Admission includes face painting and free karaoke on the back patio. Cash bar and food trucks available onsite.

more info: website

Build a LEGO® Western Town

when: Mar 6 at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

where: Griffith Park, The Autry Museum , 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, Ca

how much: $4-$10

who: 3 & up

the Whaddup:

Back by popular demand! Inspired by the Masters of the American West exhibition, join LEGO lovers of all ages and build your own Western scene to add to their imaginative Western towns of the past, present, and future.

more info: website

Sunday Studio at MOCA

when: Mar 6 at 1 p.m.

where: MOCA, 250 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Ca

how much: Free

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

Do you miss your hipper-than-thou, avant-gard, artsy-fartsy pre-kid days? Re-live them, kids in tow, by taking part in the Family Sunday Studio at MOCA.

Participate in all-age tours of MOCA’s permanent collection or join conversations about Hito Steyerl: Factory of the Sun, the Berlin-based artist’s futuristic multimedia installation. Also, investigate artist Barbara Kasten’s theatrical, otherworldly photographs, which capture geometric arrangements of color and light, and then learn how to take photos in new ways as you construct, arrange, and light your own dramatic environments.

more info: website

CicLAvia Comes to the Valley (again)

when: Mar 6 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

where: San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, Ca

how much: Free

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

This is the most walkable CicLAvia yet! CicLAvia temporarily removes cars from L.A. streets – and the streets fill up with smiles! That’s what they say, not me. Although I have been and I did smile, a lot. The San Fernando Valley route runs 4 miles. Explore Pacoima, Arleta, North Hills East, and Panorama City. Check the website for tips on where to park and how to get there!

more info: website

A Hiking We Will Go

when:Sunday March 6th, 10am-12pm

where:Franklin Canyon Park

how much: free

who: can they do a moderately difficult hike?

the Whaddup:

Get outside and enjoy nature on this invigorrating hike covering the canyon from top to bottom including shady green trails to sun-baked steep paths. Canyon history and habitat chat along the way. Moderately-difficult hike. Meet at Sooky Goldman Nature Center. 2 hours.

more info: website