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The Weekend Planner: Bridal Bliss, Brad Sherman, Recreating Nature, Jack and the Beanstalk and Music and Food Trucks

Have fun, get serious and make plans this weekend.

When/Where:  Friday, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Parking Lot at 11458 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood.

Why Go: Food trucks, music with Fairlaine, craft vendors. Dogs welcome.

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Pricing: Free admission

Jack and the Beanstalk

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When/Where:  Saturday (through March 10), 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. West Valley Playhouse, 7242 Owensmouth, Canoga Park

Why Go: It’s the classic story of the giant, a magical beanstalk and a little boy — that’s why!

Pricing: $8 (kids), $12 (adults)

Bridal Bliss

When/Where: Saturday, February 25, Calabasas Commons, Noon-4 p.m.

Why Go: It's a special event for Brides-To-Be! Enjoy a day of wedding bliss with prizes, refreshments and plenty of fun. Join experts on hand with helpful tips. Plus, savings from your favorite stores including Williams-Sonoma, Polacheck’s Jewelers, LOFT and more.

Pricing: Free

“Recreating Nature” Exhibit Meet the Artist Reception

When/Where: Sunday, February 26, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel-Air

Why Go: “Recreating Nature,” a new art exhibit at the Platt and Borstein Galleries features the work of Lauren Evans, Carol Goldmark, and Jamie Sweetman, who draw on nature as their inspiration and reinterpret it in unexpected ways through the use of drawing, painting, and sculpture/installation.

Pricing: Free 

Congressman Brad Sherman Town Hall Meeting

When/Where: Sunday, February 26, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Reseda High School, 18230 Kittridge Street, Reseda 

Why Go: The Congressman will discuss the economy, taxes, housing, the national debt, education, Social Security and Medicare as well as other issues facing Congress.  Most of the meeting will be devoted to Congressman Sherman listening and responding to questions from Valley residents. Sherman’s district office staff will be on hand to help constituents resolve any problems they may have with federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Pricing: Free admission, parking and refreshments

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