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Live Rooftop Music + Cocktails? Yes, Please 🍹

Live Rooftop Music + Cocktails? Yes, Please 🍹

Summer Set is back tomorrow with happy hour vibes, golden light, and live sets at Hart & Main. Free entry!

Kate Gullett
July 15, 2025

Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. There are a few things you can always count on in SCV: the Paseos being longer than you remembered, that one person on Nextdoor with too much time, and this newsletter showing up to spice up your week.

In today's SCV Insider:

Upcoming events 🥳
William S. Hart Park officially reopens as SCV’s 40th park 🌳
Rooftop cocktails + live music in Newhall 🎶

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

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🆕 New & Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 16

🍹 Summer Set at Hart & Main | Wednesday, July 16 | 5–9pm | 24217 Main St, Newhall | Free | Rooftop vibes, live music, and happy hour drinks? Say less. Summer Set is back at Hart & Main with a laid-back evening of sunset cocktails, DJ sets from Oh Watta Night Entertainment, and live tunes by the Jayme Palmer Band. All ages welcome, no cover — just good energy and a cold drink in hand.

📚 Books & Brews at Lucky Luke Brewing | 7–8pm | Lucky Luke Brewing, Santa Clarita | Free (registration required) | Books, beers, and big opinions. This monthly book club meets at Lucky Luke to chat about a new read over a cold pint. It’s casual, it’s lively, and yes — registration is required, so save your spot and come ready to spill the literary tea.

Thursday, July 17

🦸‍♂️ SENSES Block Party: Fandomania | 7–10pm | Main Street, Old Town Newhall | Free
Capes, wands, and a Spider-Man Velcro wall? Say less. This month’s Fandomania edition of SENSES turns Main Street into a geeked-out dreamscape — complete with comic book photo ops, Thor’s hammer challenges, a Star Wars zone, and more. Food trucks, themed drinks, and live music seal the deal. Costumes highly encouraged.

Saturday, July 19

🧺 Saugus Band ‘Clothes for Cash’ Fundraiser | 8–11am | Saugus High School Parking Lot | Free to donate | Got a bag of old clothes lying around? Turn it into support for the Saugus Marching Centurions. This fundraiser collects gently used clothing, shoes, linens, and more to help fund the instrumental music program. Drop-offs happen near the band trailers by the tennis courts. Next dates: July 19 and Aug. 16. Tax donation letters available — good karma included.

🎶 Southern Gospel Brunch Fundraiser | 11am–2pm | Mitchell River House | $125 (presale only, 21+) | Brunch with a purpose. Enjoy Southern bites, mimosas, a soul-stirring gospel choir, and a silent auction — all to support young adults impacted by foster care and housing insecurity. Hosted by Finally Family Homes, this outdoor, adults-only event raises funds for critical programs like housing and life skills training. Tickets must be purchased in advance — no sales at the door.

🔄 Recurring Events

🎭️ Local Theater & Performing Arts

🚋 A Streetcar Named Desire | Santa Paula Theater Center | Runs: June 20–July 20 | Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2:30pm | Tennessee Williams’ haunting Southern drama returns with all its heat, tension, and unraveling dreams.

🧚 Fairies | The MAIN, Old Town Newhall | Runs: July 11–13 & July 18–19 | Evenings only | As A Midsummer Night’s Dream plays onstage, the real drama unfolds in the women’s dressing room in this original comedy-drama by Phil Lantis.

🕊️ Stupid F**king Bird | The MAIN, Old Town Newhall | Runs: July 25–August 10 | Select evenings & matinees | A bold, darkly hilarious riff on Chekhov’s The Seagull that takes on love, ego, and the pain of making art—sometimes literally. Presented by Theatre Extempore.

Local Stories

Community

🌳 William S. Hart Park is officially open as Santa Clarita’s 40th park! Located in the heart of Old Town Newhall, the historic site—once the home of silent film star William S. Hart—is now fully under City ownership, with expanded public access and long-awaited tours returning. The park features scenic trails, barnyard animals, event spaces, and historic buildings like the Hart Mansion and Ranch House.

🕗 New Hours:

Park: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (May–Sept), 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Oct–Apr)
Barnyard: Tues–Sun, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ranch House Tours: Start July 19, open Mon 1–5 p.m., Tues–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (no reservations needed)
Guided Barnyard Tours: Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

📅 Facility reservations for Hart Hall and picnic areas begin August 2025, with campground bookings opening in October. Mansion tours are expected in September. Stay tuned for a grand opening event this fall! (City of Santa Clarita)

Business

🌮🚚 Food truck season is in full swing—and Santa Clarita is serving it up hot! Whether you're in the mood for tacos, Thai noodles, BBQ, or gourmet grilled cheese, SCV’s got you covered with a growing lineup of food truck-friendly events all summer long.

Kick things off at Food Truck Saturdays on Carl Boyer Dr. in Saugus (5–8 p.m.), where a rotating cast of trucks dishes out crowd favorites and creative eats every weekend. It’s casual, walk-up friendly, and great for families, friend groups, and snack-hunters alike.
Then head over to Concerts in the Park at Central Park on Saturday nights. Food trucks start slinging at 5 p.m., with live music starting at 7. It’s the ultimate Santa Clarita summer tradition: lawn chairs, coolers, and your pick of eats from pizza to poke to plant-based burgers.
And don’t miss SENSES in Old Town Newhall—a street party series that transforms Main Street every third Thursday (next dates: July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16). You’ll find themed entertainment, drinks, live music, and yes—food trucks parked and ready to fuel the fun.

Whether you're a regular or trying something new, Santa Clarita’s food truck scene is bursting with local flavor and summer energy. No need to drive to LA—your next great bite is probably right around the corner. (The Signal)

Education

🏆 CalArts wins big for website redesign! The California Institute of the Arts has earned a 2025 Circle of Excellence Gold Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for its newly launched website, calarts.edu. Out of 4,460 global entries, CalArts stood out for its fresh design, user experience, and creative authenticity.

Crafted by an all-CalArts alum team at Handbuilt Studio, with development support from NewCity, the site was a year in the making and launched in October 2024. Judges praised it as “fresh, joyful and youthful” with just the right amount of “pixie dust”—a perfect fit for an institution devoted to innovation in the arts. (SCV News)

Entertainment

🍹 Rooftop vibes and live music return to Newhall! Tomorrow, July 16 from 5 to 9 p.m., Summer Set is back at Hart & Main (24217 Main St.) for an evening of happy hour cocktails, golden hour ambiance, and live entertainment. Enjoy DJ sets from Oh Watta Night Entertainment and a performance by the Jayme Palmer Band. All ages are welcome and entry is free—just bring your good vibes and grab a drink! (Hart & Main)

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