BY KAREN YOUNG
NoHo Dine Out Friday Nights: Every Friday from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.starting today. Parking lot at: 11452 Burbank Blvd just West of Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Eat at gourmet food trucks and shop local holiday boutiques. Dine with your neighbors and make new friends too. Free admission; food and shopping costs.
Vanessa Mooney Sale at Dari on Saturday features artisan jewelry 60%-75% off.See info below.
Experience NoHo: A FREE, multi-arts festival and celebration in the heart of the bustling NoHo Arts District, featuring live theater, dance, music, art, fashion and food. Outdoor stages will offer music and dance. Public art stations invite patrons to create their own art, and seven gallery installations to view. 15 NoHo theatres will offer free performances, classes and demos. Discounts and offerings from local restaurants and retailers. Saturday, noon—8 p.m., in the NoHo Arts District, spanning Lankershim Blvd. from Chandler Blvd. to Camarillo Blvd.; Bakman Ave. to Vineland Ave.
Grand Opening of S.L.A.M. Education Center, Sherman Oaks: Nooneh Kradjian, the SLAM Academic Director, is opening her doors from noon to 2 p.m. for an afternoon reception on Saturday, November 12. S.L.A.M. is a tutoring and enrichment center focusing on science, literacy, arts and math. There’s also a homework club available from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. M-F. 14330 Ventura Boulevard at Beverly Glen in the Oak Ridge Plaza across from Casa De Cadillac and Handy J Carwash.
Snow at Westfield Topanga: It will be snowing indoors on Saturday on the lower lever Westfield Topanga . Join Santa and Elly Stefanko as they light up the Christmas Tree and kick off the Holiday season with special performances including dancing and singing, hot cocoa, and story time. Saturday, November 12, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Raging Jews of Comedy:It’s a hilarious night with professional comedians you’ve seen on late night television — Tommy Savitt, Mark Schiff, James Harris, and Sunda Croonquist Saturday, 8:30-10 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.). 10 -10:30 p.m. VIP Reception with Comedians. Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills. General admission $25 – $60. Adults 21+. Purchase your tickets online athttp://tiny.cc/comedynight
CHOMP at Calabasas High: It’s a great fundraiser for Calabasas High and is open to the public. Enjoy gourmet food trucks, local bands, holiday boutiques, games, activities and more! Saturday,1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Calabasas High School, 22855 West Mullholand HWY, Calabasas. $5, children under 3 are free
Sock Hops and Soda Shoppe—A Musical Revue Starring the Wonderelles: If you loved the great girl groups of the 50′s and 60′s you’ll love The Wonderelles in this high-energy 50′s and 60′s Musical Revue that features all the top ‘girl-group’ hits of the 50′s and 60′s, complete with stylish choreography, period costumes and great vocal harmonies. From the Supremes to the Shirelles, from Medleys to Movies, The Wonderellesentertain in grand musical style. The Wonderelles will also highlight some of the great male hits from Elvis, Little Richard and Bill Haley and His Comets. Plus there’ll be plenty of surprises and lots more oldies music and fun! Sunday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Madrid Theater, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. $40
SALES IN THE 818 THIS WEEKEND
Erica Koesler Wedding Accessory Sale: This Saturday, November 12 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, save 65%-90% on bridal veils, jewelry, hair combs, headbands and hairpins. Very important to note— it’s cash only. Bring only one other person due to space constraints. . Erica Koesler Wedding Accessories Warehouse, 12142 Sherman Way (in an industrial park by Game Dude), N. Hollywood, (818) 764.1913,
Vanessa Mooney Sample Sale at Dari: Save on this line of bohemian jewelry on November 12 at Dari— necklaces, bracelets, and more. 12184 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City.
UPCOMING: A MINI-HOLIDAY BLOCK PARTY IN TOLUCA LAKE
It’s the yearly Pergolina Martini Party Trunk Show in Toluca Lake on Thursday, November 17th from 5-9 p.m. This delightful home and garden gift shop will feature eight designers for this year’s trunk show showcasing gorgeous collections of jewelry, handbags and more. Pergolina’s business neighbors— Weekendz Only, Generales & Generales and Elizabeth Albert will also be participating and serving tasty beverages throughout the night. 10139 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake (818) 508-7708.
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