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The Lineup for SCV’s Free Summer Movie Nights Is Here 🍿

The Lineup for SCV’s Free Summer Movie Nights Is Here 🍿

From Inside Out 2 to Jaws under the stars, check out the full summer schedule starting June 27!

Kate Gullett
May 20, 2025

Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. The people have spoken! After tallying the votes, we've decided to make Tuesdays our official newsletter day. And if you’re reading this right now, well… I guess you already knew that 😉

In today's SCV Insider:

Upcoming events 🥳
Free outdoor movie nights return 🎬
Dodgers youth camps coming to SCV ⚾

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

🆕 New & Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 20

🎨 2035 Arts Plan Town Hall: Help Shape Santa Clarita’s Creative Future | 6:30–8:30 PM | CalArts, Valencia | Free | Have big ideas for the future of art in SCV? Join the City of Santa Clarita Arts Commission and Keen Independent Research for a collaborative town hall focused on shaping the 2035 Arts Plan. This 10-year roadmap will guide investments in public art, arts education, cultural access, and creative economy growth. Community voices matter—come share yours!

Wednesday, May 21

💼 May Business After Hours Mixer – Networking with the SCV Chamber | 5:30–7:30 PM | Henry Rodriguez State Farm, Santa Clarita | $15 Members / $30 Nonmembers | Make new connections and mingle with SCV’s finest at this laid-back networking event hosted by the SCV Chamber. Bring your business cards, grab a drink, and don’t miss the raffle prizes!

📚 Books & Brews at Lucky Luke Brewing | 7:00–8:00 PM | Lucky Luke Brewing, Santa Clarita | Free | Pair your latest read with a pint at this monthly book club hosted by the Santa Clarita Public Library. Each month features a new book and lively discussion in a relaxed brewery setting. Registration required—cheers and chapters await!

Friday, May 23

🎶 Hart Show Choir Presents Spring Concert | 7:00–9:00 PM | Hart High School Auditorium, Newhall | $10–$15 | Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of music and talent as the Hart Show Choir takes the stage for their spring concert! With a mix of high-energy numbers and heartwarming harmonies, this performance will leave you clapping along. Tickets available online or at the door.

🎭 Jeeves in Bloom | 7:00–9:00 PM | Olive Branch Theatricals, Valencia Town Center | $18–$23 | Olive Branch Theatricals brings P.G. Wodehouse’s beloved characters to life in this charming British comedy! Join Jeeves and Bertie for a night of romance, wit, and delightfully absurd hijinks. With a sharp cast and clever direction, this live production is perfect for fans of classic humor and feel-good theater.

🤠 Wild Dust | 8:00–10:00 PM | The MAIN, Old Town Newhall | $22 | Saddle up for Wild Dust, a wild western comedy-drama where cowgirls, a mysterious stranger, and a storm-trapped saloon mix up secrets, suspense, and side-splitting surprises. Hosted by Showdown Stage Company at The MAIN, this production promises grit, wit, and a whole lot of dust.

Saturday, May 24

👟 The Mom Walk Co. SCV | 9:30–10:30 AM | Valencia Heritage Park | Free | Join a growing movement of moms looking for connection, community, and a good walk! The Mom Walk Co. SCV meets monthly at local parks like Heritage for a morning stroll, stroller squad style. Bring your littles, meet new friends, and find your village—one step at a time.

🎬 “Ghosts of California” Screening & Live Music at Rancho Camulos | 1:00–3:30 PM | Rancho Camulos Museum, Piru | $20 | History meets haunting in this special afternoon at Rancho Camulos. Enjoy a live musical performance followed by a screening of Ghosts of California, a new documentary by SCV filmmaker Katie Ryan spotlighting overlooked stories from the Gold Rush, the wild west, and Chinese railroad workers. Admission includes a guided museum tour, and all proceeds support preservation efforts.

🎭 Jeeves in Bloom | 2:00–4:00 PM, 7:00-9:00 PM | Olive Branch Theatricals, Valencia Town Center | $18–$23 | Olive Branch Theatricals brings P.G. Wodehouse’s beloved characters to life in this charming British comedy! Join Jeeves and Bertie for a night of romance, wit, and delightfully absurd hijinks. With a sharp cast and clever direction, this live production is perfect for fans of classic humor and feel-good theater.

🤠 Wild Dust | 2:00–4:00 PM, 8:00-10:00 PM | The MAIN, Old Town Newhall | $22 | Saddle up for Wild Dust, a wild western comedy-drama where cowgirls, a mysterious stranger, and a storm-trapped saloon mix up secrets, suspense, and side-splitting surprises. Hosted by Showdown Stage Company at The MAIN, this production promises grit, wit, and a whole lot of dust.

🎶 Mission Opera’s Bella Notte Italian Feast | 6:30 PM | Bella Cucina, Saugus | $85 | Savor an enchanting evening of Italian cuisine and opera as Mission Opera and the Oksana Foundation bring music and magic to Bella Cucina. This monthly dinner series pairs a delicious meal with live serenades by professional vocalists—all in support of making the arts more accessible across Los Angeles. Buon appetito and bravo!

Sunday, May 25

🎭 Jeeves in Bloom | 2:00–4:00 PM | Olive Branch Theatricals, Valencia Town Center | $18–$23 | Olive Branch Theatricals brings P.G. Wodehouse’s beloved characters to life in this charming British comedy! Join Jeeves and Bertie for a night of romance, wit, and delightfully absurd hijinks. With a sharp cast and clever direction, this live production is perfect for fans of classic humor and feel-good theater.

🤠 Wild Dust | 2:00–4:00 PM | The MAIN, Old Town Newhall | $22 | Saddle up for Wild Dust, a wild western comedy-drama where cowgirls, a mysterious stranger, and a storm-trapped saloon mix up secrets, suspense, and side-splitting surprises. Hosted by Showdown Stage Company at The MAIN, this production promises grit, wit, and a whole lot of dust.

🎻 Spring Encore Concert: An Afternoon with the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra | 4:00–6:00 PM | The Wild Beast Amphitheater, CalArts | Free | Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a musical spring afternoon with the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra at CalArts’ picturesque outdoor venue. This family-friendly concert features live orchestral performances, a silent auction, and a bake sale—all in support of local youth music programs. Leashed pets welcome!

🔄 Recurring Events

Mondays
Trivia Night at Lucky Luke Brewing | 7–9 PM | Lucky Luke Brewing Santa Clarita | Free

Local Stories

Community

🎬 Free outdoor movies are back! City Cinemas returns this summer with a blockbuster lineup of family favorites and iconic classics (plus food trucks, park vibes, and picnic blanket weather). Catch a movie under the stars every fourth Friday from June through September at parks and facilities across Santa Clarita. Here's what’s playing:

🤖 June 27 – The Wild Robot (PG) at Bridgeport Park – 8:00 p.m.
🌀 July 25 – Inside Out 2 (PG) at Central Park – 8:00 p.m.
💔 August 22 – How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (PG-13) at The Centre – 7:30 p.m.
🦈 September 26 – Jaws (PG) at Canyon Country Community Center – 7:00 p.m.

Food trucks arrive one hour before showtime so come early, grab a bite, and snag a spot! (The City of Santa Clarita)

Entertainment

🎬 Lights, camera… silence! The Newhallywood Silent Film Festival returns May 23–25 for a three-day celebration of Hollywood’s earliest icons right here in Old Town Newhall. Held at both the Newhall Family Theatre and The MAIN, the festival features legendary titles like Phantom of the Opera and Battleship Potemkin with live musical accompaniment, plus special guest appearances and awards honoring early cinema trailblazers.

Highlights include:
– A Buster Keaton Centennial Screening of Go West (May 23)
– Lon Chaney Centennial + “Phantom” screening with his great-grandson Ron Chaney (May 24)
– Sergei Eisenstein tribute with Battleship Potemkin (May 25)
– Late-night horror series Silent Screams at The MAIN
– Talks with film historians and preservationists throughout the weekend

If you love film history, old-school horror, or just want a unique night out, this is the weekend for you. Full schedule and tickets HERE. (SCV News)

Sports

⚾️ Play like a Dodger this summer! The Dodgers Youth Baseball & Softball Camps are sliding into Santa Clarita July 14–16 at William S. Hart Pony Baseball & Softball. Kids ages 4–14 can level up their game with expert coaching, fun drills, live scrimmages, and official Dodgers gear (plus tickets to a real Dodgers game!)

There are two camp options:
👉 Mini Dodgers (Ages 4–6): A fun intro to the game, starting at $257
👉 All-Skills Camp (Ages 7–14): More advanced coaching, games, and competitions, starting at $309

⏰ Camps run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with extended hours available for older campers.
🎁 Includes a Dodgers jersey, team photo with an alumni player, and daily giveaways!

Spots fill fast—sign up here. (SCV News)

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If you’re not already hiding in front of an AC, I salute you. Stay cool out there!

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