Time to get your weekend started with some great events in and around the Sherman Oaks area.
Friday:
Free-Massage Fridays
Where/When: Ultimate Health Center, 10730 White Oak Ave., Granada Hills; 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Why Go: You can receive a free 15-minute massage that will help alleviate stress.
Pricing: Free. For more information, call 818-368-3484. Calling to schedule your appointment is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
TGIF Teen Movie: Captain America: The First Avenger
Where/When: North Hollywood Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood; 3:25 p.m.
Why Go: Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, is deemed unfit for military service and consequently joins a secret research project that turns him into Captain America. It’s an action-packed movie, so bring some buddies and chill with a fun adventure flick.
Pricing: Free. Rated PG-13. 124 minutes.
Rhythmic Ballet
Where/When: , 14252 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks; 5-6 p.m.
Why Go: It's a great opportunity for kids (ages 4-5 beginning) to take up a new interest and make friends at the same time.
Pricing: $75/month. For more information, visit rhythmicballet.com.
NoHo Dine-Out Friday Nights
Where/When: 11458 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood; 5-8 p.m.
Why Go: The local food trucks appearing tonight will include N’awlins, Rounds Burger Truck, Gypsy Toast and Sweet E’s Bakeshop. Grab a bite to eat, listen to live music and shop at boutique booths. Basset Hound Rescue Southern California will also be here for a dog adoption fair if you want to check out some cute hounds!
Pricing: No entrance fee. For more information on this event, visit nohofoodtruckfest.com.
Mystique featuring Chauncey Hines (R&B Jazz)
Where/When: , 14015 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks; 10 p.m.
Why Go: Café Cordiale is always a happening place to be—it’s convenient, close, and has great live music on the weekends.
Pricing: No entrance fee.
Mark Renk: Late Night Hang
Where/When: Vitello’s Italian Restaurant, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City; 10 p.m. to midnight.
Why Go: Live music makes any Friday evening more fun, and tonight’s late-night hang is hosted by musician-songwriter Mark Renk, so gather some friends and enjoy the start of your weekend.
Pricing: No cover. For more information on this event, call 818-769-0905.
Saturday:
Easy Does It
Where/When: , 13557 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks; 9:35 a.m.
Why Go: This class offers long warm-ups on the floor, a mixture of standing postures and a nice, long cool-down and stretch. The exercises aim to alleviate stress and focus the mind.
Pricing: $18. For more information on this class or others, call 818-990-0282.
Dig It!
Where/When: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: What better way to spend time with the kids than in digging for ancient treasures? Activities include sorting through hidden artifacts, weighing and examining the findings, and sculpting your very own artifact that can be taken home.
Price: Included with museum admission; no reservations required.
ABC’s of SNL With Jon Lovitz
Where/When: Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., No. 222, Universal City; 8 p.m.
Why Go: Former cast member of Saturday Night Live Jon Lovitz makes everyone laugh. He’s appeared on hit television shows such as Friends and Seinfeld, and he is one of the few performers who can say he started as an actor and then became a stand-up comedian.
Pricing: $20. For ages 18 and older only.
Chantz Powell: Late Night Hang
Where/When: Vitello’s Italian Restaurant, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City; 10 p.m. to midnight.
Why Go: Relax at Vitello’s in the downstairs lounge as singer and trumpet player Chantz Powell serenades us. Start the weekend right by having a relaxing evening full of live music.
Pricing: No cover. For more information on this event, call 818-769-0905.
Sunday:
Miniature Golf
Where/When: , 4989 Sepulveda Blvd.; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy the beautiful weather by being outside and playing a round of mini golf. Afterward, you can go up the street to the Galleria, get a bite to eat, and maybe catch a movie.
Pricing: Adults (ages 13-64) $6.50; children (ages 5-12) $5.50; children 4 and under are free with a paid adult.
Laser Tag
Where/When: , 14622 Ventura Blvd., No. 208, Sherman Oaks; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Dodge lasers with your friends and strategize to compete for high scores in this futuristic version of Capture the Flag.
Pricing: $9.50 per game. For more information, go to zonehead.com or call 818-789-6620.
Comedy Improv For Kids By Kids!
Where/When: The , 13442 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks; 3:30 p.m.
Why Go: See local children (ages 5-14) perform hilarious comedic skits. Every comedian has to start somewhere!
Pricing: $7. For more information, call 818-710-1320.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (3D)
Where/When: at Sherman Oaks Galleria, 15301-15303 Ventura Blvd.; show times include 5:20, 7:25 and 9:25 p.m.
Why Go: Take your children to see one of Disney’s classic animated films, now in 3-D, which has fantastic songs and music for everyone to enjoy.
Pricing: $16.75 for adults, $12.25 for children. Rated G. 84 minutes. For more information, visit arclightcinemas.com.
