What's Happening in Sherman Oaks This Weekend

With all the fabulous things going on this weekend, you may want to check out the local events . There’s plenty to do and see, including karaoke, jazz, comedy, miniature golf, and even an Oscar party!   

                  Saturday, February 26, 2011:

• If you enjoy watching rugby, you may want to catch the England vs. France match over at Springbok Bar & Grill, opening early and offering the match free of charge.  Breakfast and drinks will also be available so set your alarm if you want to catch some rugby action. 
  England vs. France
  Where: Springbok Bar & Grill, 16153 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, 91406
  When: Saturday, 2/26/11
  Time: 8:30am
  Website: www.thespringbok.com

• Café Cordiale is always a popular weekend hangout, and if you enjoy some relaxing jazz and R&B, head over that way!
  Mystique featuring Chauncey Hines (R&B Jazz)
  Where: Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Boulevard Sherman Oaks 91423
  When:  Saturday, 2/26/11
  Time:  10:00pm
  Website: www.cafecordiale.com

• Fans of UFC can come watch the welterweight showdown at Mad Bull’s Tavern this evening, but be sure to call ahead of time because tables are filling up fast for this pay-per-view event!
  UFC 127
  Where:  Mad Bull’s Tavern, 14649 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks 91403
  When: Saturday, 2/26/11
  Time: 6:30pm
  Website: www.madbullstavern.com

• Since this past Tuesday was National Margarita Day, it’s only fitting that this weekend should be filled with deliciously unique margaritas as well! Enjoy a great happy hour at Senor Fred, where the happy hour lasts from 11:00pm to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.  You can taste the Passion Margarita during their weekend happy hour for only $5.50!
  Happy Hour
  Where: Senor Fred, 13730 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, 91423
  When: Saturday, 2/26/11
  Time:  11:00pm – 2:00am
  Website: www.senorfred.com

• Fab’s Corner Cucina is always a Sherman Oaks hotspot on the weekends, and tonight they’re offering a fantastic “Wine Dinner” which consists of a tasty four-course meal and of course the best part, wine! The menu will consist of: turnip soup, homemade pasta with a butter glaze, pork belly with cranberry beans and carmelized onions, and then lavender shortbread cookies with vanilla bean mousse and brulee'd strawberries.  
  Wine Dinner
  Where: Fab’s Corner Cucina, 4336 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  Date: Saturday, 2/26/11
  Time: 6:30pm
  Website: www.fabscornercucina.com
  *Reservations are required! Please call 818.995.2933.

Sunday, February 27, 2011:

• And the award goes to…The Oscars! If you feel like going out to watch the Hollywood event of the year with some friends, head over to the Sherman Oaks hotspot, Mad Bull’s Tavern. Enjoy some great food, drinks, and even enter their drawing to win a 32inch flat screen TV!
  Mad Bull’s Tavern Oscar Party
  Where:  Mad Bull’s Tavern, 14649 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks 91403
  When: Sunday, 2/27/11
  Time: 4:30pm
  Website: www.madbullstavern.com

• When your weekend is winding down, you may want to get some exercise in before the upcoming week starts so go belly dance and end the weekend on a high note!
  Belly Dancing (with Props) with Anisa
  Where:  Anisa’s School of Dance, 14252 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks 91423
  When:  Sunday, 2/27/11
  Time: 11:00am -12:00pm
  Website: www.anisadance.com
  *Please call 818.908.8008 to confirm date and price, $15/class

• Enrich your weekend with some great music, courtesy of The Pat Senatore Trio, featuring Helen Sung. Sung is a graduate of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance and has gone on to work with such jazz masters as Clark Terry, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter, and MacArthur Fellow Regina Carter.
  The Pat Senatore Trio featuring Helen Sung
  Where: Vibrato, 2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Bel Air, CA 90077
  When: Sunday, 2/27/11
  Time: 6:30pm to 10:30pm
  Website: www.vibratogrilljazz.com

• If your kids like to laugh and are willing to participate, then try taking them to the Comedy Improv For Kids By Kids! This participation-based improv starts at 3:30pm. 
  Comedy Improv For Kids By Kids!
  Where: The L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre, 13442 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, 91423
  When: Sunday, 2/27/11
  Time: 3:30pm
  Website: www.laconnectioncomedy.com
  *Price - $7 (ages 5 – 14 years old)

• Another great family activity is mini-golfing! So much fun, and inexpensive too! Go have some fun on the courses at Sherman Oaks Castle Park!
  Miniature Golf
  Where:  Sherman Oaks Castle Park, 4989 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks 91403
  When:  Sunday, 2/27/11
  Time: 9:00am to 11:00pm
  Website: www.laparks.org/shermanoaks_castlepk
  Price(s): adults (ages 13 – 64) – $6.50, children (ages 5 – 12) - $5.50

• The weekend not long enough? It never is! Go and prolong the inevitable oncoming week by having some fun at The Oaks Tavern.  They offer a Trivia game from 6 – 8 pm tonight, and a $40 bar tab to the winner of the game!
  Trivia
  Where:  The Oaks Tavern, 13625 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks, 91423
  When:  Sunday, 2/27/11
  Time:  6:00 – 8:00 pm
  Website: www.theoakstavern.com