October 13, 2023
Ongoing: Sunday Bible Study with Michelle Klein, 10 a.m., Worship Service with Pastor John Klein, 11 a.m. Come to church this Sunday and be renewed! Topanga Christian Fellowship, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, CA 90290, (310)455-1048, topangachristianfellowship.org.
Ongoing: Mondays 10-11 a.m., New Balance for Seniors with Kat High. Topanga Community Center. Exercise class to improve balance and strength led by physical and occupational therapist Kat High. $10 per class. katcalls@aol.com.
Ongoing: Sundays, 3:00 p.m. Learn Argentine Tango with Barbara Webb. Free classes. For more information: Cell: (213) 448-8330; Home: (310) 455-2760. In private home.
Ongoing: Fourth Thursday, 12-3 p.m., Song Circle with Linnea Richards. Rise up Singing and Rise Again. In conjunction with SongMakers. All ages welcome. Topanga Community Center, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290.
Ongoing. Introduction to Ukulele with Melanie Kareem. New! Virtual Classes. Learn from the comfort of your home. 2 p.m. PT on Zoom, 27 days/month. 7-Day Free Trial. (310) 403-3159, getstartedplayingukulele.com.
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m., Topanga Talent Show. Topanga Community Center. $15 at the door.
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 14-15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Annual Native American Celebration. Antelope Valley Indian Museum presents Native Dancers, Storytellers, Artists, Kids’ Activities, Fry Bread & Indian Tacos, Museum Exhibits. Adults $8; Kids age 12 and under Free. Located at 1701 East Ave. M, Lancaster, CA 93535. For information: (661) 946-3055; avim.parks.ca.gov; Facebook.com/AVIndianMuseum.
Tuesday, October 17 to November 19. The BFF Binge Fringe Festival of Free Theatre. The eighth annual event features 38 performances by Santa Monica and LA-based artists celebrating theater as transformative and vital that must be available to everyone. Funded by Santa Monica City and Arts Commission and others, all shows are FREE, just register online to reserve seats. Many shows are also live-streamed free. The BFF is located at Santa Monica Playhouse, 4th St., Santa Monica. For information: santamonicaplayhouse.com/the-bff-calendar-of-events.html.
Friday, Oct. 20, Final Food Truck Friday of 2023. Topanga Community Center.
Friday, October 27, 7p.m., Love on the Other Side of Death: Magical Stories of Grief, Loss & Joy. Part of the BFF Binge Fringe Festival of Free Theatre Event. Written and performed by Mary Guillermin, a longtime resident of Topanga, this one-woman show narrates stories of death and dying, past lives, depression, grief and joy, as well as Mary’s experiences of life and love from the other side of death. Performance at Santa Monica Playhouse, The Other Space, 4th St., Santa Monica. Reserve your free seat by clicking on the show poster: santamonicaplayhouse.com/the-bff-calendar-of-events.html
Nights of the Jack, Now through Oct. 31, 6-10 p.m. An immersive Halloween experience for all ages at King Gillete Ranch. Follow the 3/4 mile walking trail glimmering at every turn with blazing gourds, a live pumpkin carver, gift shop, top LA food trucks, “Spookeasy Bar. Sign up for designated time slots starting at 6:30 p.m., and ending at 8:30 p.m. Advanced ticket purchase ($29.99 and up is required for each individual). Contact info@nightsofthejack.com with questions. Parking $9.99. King Gillette Ranch (Entrance located on Wickland Road and Mulholland Hwy), 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA 91302. https://nightsofthejack.com; Instagram: @nightsofthejack; #nightsofthejack; Facebook: @nightsofthejack.
