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Wine, Funk & Summer Nights: Here’s What’s Happening

Wine, Funk & Summer Nights: Here’s What’s Happening

From wine tastings to funky bass lines and SCV’s favorite patio parties, here’s everything you need to plan the perfect week & weekend.

Kate Gullett
August 26, 2025

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Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. Labor Day is upon us—the unofficial end of summer. Which is funny, because pretty sure Santa Clarita weather has zero plans to cooperate with that narrative.

In today's SCV Insider:

Upcoming events 🥳
City podcast dives into SCV’s biking scene and trails 🌄
Vendor spots open for upcoming Trunk or Treat 🎃

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

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🆕 New & Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 27

🍷 Wine Down Wednesday at The Paseo Club | Wednesday, August 27 | 4–7:30pm | The Paseo Club, Valencia | Free (open to the public) | Turn midweek into a party. Start with happy hour at 4, sip wine specials at 6, and hit the dance floor when live music kicks in at 6:30. No guest pass needed — just bring your crew and your best “it’s only Wednesday?” energy.

🕯️ Evening of Remembrance | 7:15pm | Central Park Youth Grove | Free | Honor local youth lost to traffic incidents and recommit to safe driving. The night begins with a Walk of Remembrance, followed by a ceremony among 123 pillar stumps that each mark a life gone too soon. Quiet, meaningful, and open to the community.

Thursday, August 28

🎶 Summer Concert at Val Verde Park | Thursday, August 28 | 5–9pm | Val Verde Community Regional Park | Free | Funky bass lines + summer sunsets = yes, please. Grab your picnic setup and catch Michael Haggins live as part of L.A. County Parks’ summer concert series. Family-friendly, totally free, and the perfect way to wrap up August with music under the stars.

Friday, August 29

🍹 Last Sips of Summer at Sand Canyon Country Club | August 29–September 1 | Sand Canyon Country Club | Varies | Bid summer the farewell it deserves. Sand Canyon’s newly refreshed clubhouse is opening its doors all Labor Day weekend with full bar service, tasty bar bites, and golf perks galore. Play at the $120 rate and get a free hot dog + chips + drink, or spend $25+ inside to enter raffles for prizes like a new putter, golf shoes, a foursome, and more. Snack bar opens at 6:30am, clubhouse at 9am — so whether you’re swinging clubs or sipping cocktails, it’s the perfect long-weekend hangout.

🇺🇸 Congressional Forum with U.S. Rep. George Whitesides | Friday, Aug. 29 | 2–3:30pm | Location shared upon registration | Free (RSVP required) | Get a direct line to Capitol Hill. Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) joins the SCV Chamber for an open forum on federal legislation, economic priorities, and how national issues are shaping our local community. Space is limited — register to reserve your spot and bring your questions.

🎸 Guitars for Vets Newhall Acoustic Jam | Friday, August 29 | 6pm | Elks Lodge, Canyon Country | Free | Veterans, bring your acoustic guitars and join the circle for an evening of music, connection, and community. Hosted by Guitars for Vets, the jam is open to all military vets — and the group is also seeking donations of gently used acoustic guitars to gift to students graduating from the program. Donations can be dropped at American Legion Post 507 in Newhall.

👢 Boots & Beats on the Patio @ MB2 | Friday, August 29 | 8–11pm | MB2 | $15 cover | 18+ | DJ jams, line dancing, and lessons with the Rhinestone Cowgirls — all under the night sky at MB2. Lessons run 8:30–10pm, with plenty of time to show off your new moves after. Full food menu, beer, wine, and cocktails available, plus lots of parking. It’s the patio party your boots have been waiting for.

Saturday, August 30

🎉 Concerts in the Park: 35-Year Celebration | Food trucks 5pm, music 7pm | Central Park | Free | Close out summer with a triple-header under the stars. The final 2025 show celebrates 35 years of Concerts in the Park with tributes to The Killers (Dustland Fairytale), the Eagles (Dark Desert Highway), and a headlining set by The PettyBreakers. Bring blankets, grab dinner from the trucks, and settle in for an all-killer, no-filler finale.

🔄 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

🎙️ Santa Clarita Voices is going off-road. The city’s official podcast just dropped an episode featuring pro mountain biker and local legend Spencer Rathkamp — the guy who makes bunny hops look like an Olympic sport. He joins City Manager Ken Striplin and Director of Neighborhood Services Jerrid McKenna to talk about life as a pro rider, the thrill (and spills) of living on two wheels, and why SCV’s shiny new Haskell Canyon Bike Park is basically Christmas morning for mountain bikers. Expect insider tea on the park’s slopestyle lines, downhill jumps, pump tracks, and why it’s set to put Santa Clarita on the map as a legit biking destination. Rathkamp also dishes on what keeps him pedaling, and spoiler: it’s not just electrolytes. Catch the episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube — and subscribe to Santa Clarita Voices so you don’t miss the next time the city gets chatty with a hometown changemaker. (SCV News)

Business

🎃 Calling all spooky entrepreneurs! The SCV Boss Ladies are gearing up for their annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 23, and they’re looking for vendors who want to mix business with a side of candy corn. This family-friendly Halloween bash is the perfect chance to promote your business, connect with local families, and show off your festive flair. Vendor spots are affordable, too:

$40 for product vendors (selling items at the event)
$25 for professional service vendors

It’s a night of costumes, community, and commerce — because who says you can’t hand out Snickers and business cards at the same time? Apply HERE! (SCV News)

Entertainment

📖 Saugus grad David Doyle is making moves from the football field to the bookshelf. His debut novel Parker follows a 12-year-old football prodigy chasing big dreams while navigating a life-changing family secret. Doyle — a 1992 Saugus High alum, former Division I athlete, and longtime educator — says he wrote the story so young readers, especially students of color, could see themselves on the page. Already being picked up by schools nationwide, Parker is Doyle’s way of giving back to the SCV community that shaped him. (The Signal)

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Thanks for reading today.

The heatwave’s gone, but it’s still hot enough that I’m timing errands by shade in the Target parking lot.

Cheers,

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