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Cats, Comedy & a Caribbean Block Party

Cats, Comedy & a Caribbean Block Party

Plus: yoga with adoptable pups, rom-coms under the stars, and why David March Park is closing.

Kate Gullett
August 19, 2025

Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. End of August means two things: school supply aisles are full of spiral notebooks, and the rest of us are spiral-noting how sweaty we are. Don’t worry… Fall is allegedly “soon.”

In today's SCV Insider:

Upcoming events 🥳
David March Park closes for major upgrades 🌳
Comedy about asylum patients with a twist (and a cat) 😼

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

🆕 New & Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 20

📚 Books & Brews at Lucky Luke Brewing | Wednesday, August 20 | 7–8pm | Lucky Luke Brewing, Santa Clarita | Free (registration required) | A cold pint and a good plot twist — what more could you need? This monthly book club meets at Lucky Luke to swap thoughts on the latest read over brews. Space is limited, so register ahead and come ready to chat lit (and maybe spill some tea).

Thursday, August 21

🌴 SENSES Block Party: Caribbean Nights | Thursday, August 21 | 7–10pm | Main Street, Old Town Newhall | Free | Steel drums, tropical drinks, and a limbo contest? Yes, please. This month’s SENSES Block Party transforms Main Street into a Caribbean escape with live music, food trucks, a mechanical surfboard, and plenty of island vibes. Costumes and flower leis highly encouraged.

Friday, August 22

🍿 City Cinemas: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Friday, August 22 | Food trucks at 6:30pm, movie at 7:30pm | The Centre, Santa Clarita | Free | Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, and peak early-2000s rom-com vibes. Grab your bestie, your date, or both, and enjoy this classic under the stars as part of the City Cinemas summer series. Food trucks roll in an hour early so you can dine before the laughs. Blankets, lawn chairs, and a little “frost yourself” energy recommended.

👢 Boots and Barrels Country Night at Pocock Brewing | Friday, August 22 | 7–10pm | Pocock Brewing | Free | Line dancing + a live DJ + a cold pint = your perfect Friday night. Every other week, Pocock’s Barrel Room turns into SCV’s country dance floor with lessons to get you moving and plenty of beer to keep you going. Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or just there for the vibes, it’s always a boot-stompin’ good time.

Saturday, August 23

🐾 Paws N’ Flow: Flow for a Cause | Saturday, August 23 | 12–3pm | YogaSix, Stevenson Ranch | Donation-based ($10 min) | Downward dog meets actual dogs. This community event combines a donation-based yoga class with adoptable pups, live music, local vendors, raffles, and family fun (face painting + plush puppy adoptions included). Hosted by WRARE Foundation, all proceeds go directly to caring for and rehabilitating rescued dogs. Whether you’re looking to adopt or just want to support rescue efforts, it’s pure feel-good energy.

🎬 Family Movie Night: Sing | Saturday, August 23 | 6:30pm (movie at 7:30pm) | Lucky Luke Brewing Co. | Free | Grab the kids, pack the blankets, and snag some free popcorn — Sing is hitting the big screen at Lucky Luke. Hosted by SCV MomLink + Good Vibes Events LA, this outdoor family movie night pairs brewery vibes with kid-friendly fun. Come early to claim the best seats and settle in for an evening of laughs, music, and animated karaoke dreams.

🎉 Hart High Class of 1975 Reunion | Saturday, August 23 | 6:30–11pm | Hart & Main, Newhall | $125 | It’s been 50 years — time to relive the glory days! Hart High’s Class of ’75 is gathering at Hart & Main for an evening of nostalgia, reconnection, and celebration. For tickets and details, contact the reunion committee at 661-259-5999.

🎤 Concerts in the Park: Blonde Ambition — Madonna Tribute | Food trucks 5pm, music 7pm | Central Park | Free | Strike a pose at Central Park as Blonde Ambition serves the hits from every era of the Material Girl. Come early for dinner from the food trucks, pack a blanket, and get ready to sing along to the classics.

🎭 Speakeasy Theater: Shakespeare in the Woods | Saturday, August 23 | 7pm | Mile High Theater, Frazier Park | Donation-based | Sword fights, sonnets, and starlight — Speakeasy Theater brings Shakespeare scenes to life in a picnic-style outdoor show. Expect music, dance, and classic moments from the Bard in a laid-back, bring-your-own-chair setting. Admission is by donation, so everyone’s welcome. Come early to snag a good spot!

🔄 Recurring Events

🎭️ Local Theater & Performing Arts

🧠 Secret Sanity | The MAIN, Old Town Newhall | Runs: Aug. 22–31 | Fri at 8pm, Sat at 2pm & 8pm, Sun at 2pm | A dark comedy about a psychiatrist managing “insane” patients in a prison — except every one of them is faking it. Presented by The Big Sandwich Theatre Company.

👠 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella | Canyon Theatre Guild, Newhall | Runs: July 26–August 30 | Select Sat at 8pm & Sat/Sun matinees at 2pm | A magical, modern spin on the classic fairytale featuring beloved songs like “In My Own Little Corner” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” Opening night includes a complimentary wine and champagne reception.

Local Stories

Community

🌳 David March Park is off to Park Bootcamp. Starting Monday, this SCV staple is closing for a few months to bulk up on new features: think outdoor gym equipment for your burpee bragging rights, a shiny new basketball court, a covered picnic pavilion for your sandwich shade needs, and a playground that won’t roast you like a rotisserie chicken mid-slide. Bonus: extra parking so you can actually find a spot without summoning parking-lot rage. The park’s “soft reveal” is slated for January, but the full expansion (including a 116-step stair climb for your Rocky moment and a baseball field with shaded seating) drops in spring 2026. Until then, cheat on David March with Plum Canyon or Skyline Ranch Park — we won’t tell. (The Signal)

Business

🍷 A “Taste” worth the drive. Santa Paula’s serving up its 4th annual Taste of Santa Paula on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5–8 p.m. Think of it as a progressive dinner party with better wine and fewer dishes to wash. Santa Paula’s Historic Main Street transforms into a foodie stroll, with live music, door prizes, and even a poker walk if you like your snacks with a side of cards. On the menu? Everything from Clos Des Amis wines to Gunsmoke BBQ, Sister’s Asian Eatery, and Rabalais — with more restaurants dropping soon. Tickets are $50 (includes six tastings) and this thing sells out fast. Grab yours before they’re gone! (SCV News)

Entertainment

🎭 Secret Sanity checks into The Main this Friday! The Big Sandwich Theatre Company is back with its fifth original comedy, Secret Sanity, and yes — it’s about a group of asylum patients who may or may not be “crazy like a fox.” Written by Wade Bradford and Christopher Flowers, the play follows longtime patients (who’ve all pled insanity to dodge prison time) as they adjust to two new arrivals: Eve, falsely accused of poisoning her coworker, and Leo… the Cat. Performances run Aug. 22–31 with evening and matinee shows at The Main in Old Town Newhall. Tickets are $20 at AtTheMain.org. Grab yours before the voices in your head talk you out of it. (The Signal)

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Thanks for reading today.

Stay hydrated, stay shady, and if you see me at the park with my toddler melting like a popsicle, just look away politely.

Cheers,

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