Community Corner
Lots to Do Locally on Carmageddon Weekend
The Sherman Oaks area is full of Carmageddon specials, so stay local and enjoy them.
There's always a lot to do in Sherman Oaks, but this Carmageddon weekend there are many reasons to stay local, and no need to drive.
Saturday:
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Sherman Oaks Community Farmers Market
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Where/When: Sepulveda Boulevard and Camarillo Street; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: There’s always a great selection of produce, fresh flowers and food to choose from. It's also a block from the Galleria, where you can catch a movie in a nice, air-conditioned theater.
Pricing: Free. For more information, go to shermanoakschamber.org or call 818-748-6131.
Carmageddon Specials
Where/When: Valley Inn Restaurant, 4557 Sherman Oaks Ave., Sherman Oaks; all weekend.
Why Go: Due to the closure of the 405 freeway, the Valley Inn is featuring specials such as the $4.05 Madness Drink Specials and the $4.05 Side Detour Specials all weekend long. Enjoy a "Freeway on the Rocks" and some great sliders to ease the stress.
Pricing: $4.05. For more information, call 818-784-1163.
Kids Club: Wonderworld Puppets
Where/When: Sherman Oaks Galleria, 15301-15303 Ventura Blvd.; 11-11:30 a.m.
Why Go: From now until Aug. 13, Kids Club will have free shows for children as well as drawings for prizes from Galleria merchants on Saturday mornings.
Pricing: Free.
Arts and Crafts
Where/When: Playtown, Westfield Fashion Square, 14006 Riverside Dr.; 12-2 p.m.
Why Go: A great way to stay cool, and the kids will have a fun time with arts and crafts.
Pricing: Free. For more information, call 818-501-1447.
Retail Refuge
Where/When: Westfield Fashion Square, 14006 Riverside Dr.; all weekend.
Why Go: Get some shopping done and enjoy some of the retail advantages being offered during Carmageddon weekend. Fashion Square is offering free valet parking all weekend, a free carwash certificate (when you spend $200 or more), and you can enter to win prizes including an unlimited valet pass, a Schwinn bicycle and a $500 gas card.
Pricing: Varies. For more information, call 818-501-1447.
Carmageddon Block Party
Where/When: The Shops at Woodman & Ventura, 13646 Ventura Blvd.; all weekend.
Why Go: Rediscover your local neighborhood and avoid all things freeway-related by staying close to home. Shop at one store, and get 10 percent off at the rest; just be sure to save your receipt. Stores participating in this block party include: Mr. Cecil’s California Ribs, Pane Dolce, Roni B., Sweet Harts, Tough Cookies, Freakbeat Records and more!
Pricing: Varies.
More Carmageddon Specials
Where/When: Oak Fire Pizza, 13359 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks; all day.
Why Go: Bucket of Beer Specials all day and half off the "build-your-own-bloody-mary" bar (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) seem like great reasons to walk (I know, but who wants to be in a car this weekend?) around Sherman Oaks and just have a relaxing weekend.
Pricing: Varies. For more information, call 818-205-9306.
Sunday:
Arts and Crafts
Where/When: Playtown, Westfield Fashion Square, 14006 Riverside Dr.; 12-2 p.m.
Why Go: Great way to stay cool, and the kids will have a fun time with arts and crafts.
Pricing: Free. For more information, call 818-501-1447.
Retail Refuge
Where/When: Westfield Fashion Square, 14006 Riverside Dr.; all weekend.
Why Go: Get some shopping done and enjoy some of the retail advantages being offered on Carmageddon weekend. Fashion Square is offering free valet parking all weekend, a free carwash certificate (when you spend $200 or more), and you can enter to win prizes including an unlimited valet pass, a Schwinn bicycle and a $500 gas card.
Pricing: Varies. For more information, call 818-501-1447.
Carmageddon Block Party
Where/When: The Shops at Woodman & Ventura, 13646 Ventura Blvd.; all weekend.
Why Go: Rediscover your local neighborhood and avoid all things freeway-related by staying close to home. Shop at one store, and get 10 percent off at the rest; just be sure to save your receipt. Stores participating in this block party include: Mr. Cecil’s California Ribs, Pane Dolce, Roni B., Sweet Harts, Tough Cookies, Freakbeat Records and more!
Pricing: Varies.
Carmageddon Specials
Where/When: Oak Fire Pizza, 13359 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks; all day.
Why Go: Bucket of Beer Specials all day and half off the "build-your-own-bloody-mary" bar (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) seem like a great reason to walk (I know, but who wants to be in a car this weekend?) around Sherman Oaks and just have a relaxing weekend.
Pricing: Varies. For more information on this event, call 818-205-9306.
More Carmageddon Specials
Where/When: Coda Bar, 5248 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Why Go: Along with late-night happy hour, Coda Bar will be featuring three special drinks in honor of the 405 shutdown this weekend: the Carmageddon, the Carmarita and the Carpool. There will also be DJs spinning music, so relax, have a themed drink, and have a good time.
Pricing: Varies. No Cover.
Karaoke Contest
Where/When: The Oaks Tavern, 13625 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Why Go: We’re all happy Carmageddon's almost over, so sing the night away in celebration that the 405 will be reopening for the work week (we hope?).
Pricing: No entrance fee.
