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The Weekend Planner: 'Seussical,' Hippies, Astronomy and Eco Power
Get entertained, amused and informed this weekend in the 818.
When/Where: Through Sunday, at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; the Valley Performing Arts Center at Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge.
Why Go: The musical, inspired by the tales of Dr. Seuss, has an inimitable cast of characters. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to a butter-battling military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's attention to the speck of dust and his "loitering" care of Mayzie LaBird's egg has elicited taunting and accusations from the rest of the animal kingdom, except for Gertrude McFuzz, who longs for his attention, and Jojo, whose "thinks" save them all in the end.
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Pricing: $27.50; For tickets and information, call 818-892-2959 or
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When/Where: Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; the Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve, north of the 101 Freeway and west of Valley Circle Boulevard in West Hills.
Why Go: January is the best month to see lots of planets, even with the naked eye. The dark sky of a new moon gives the busy world of outer space extra sparkle. Join our local astronomer, volunteer naturalist Pat, on a moderate half-mile hike to the viewing platform. All programs meet at the Victory Boulevard entrance trailhead.
Pricing: Admission is free; parking is $3. Click here for directions.
When/Where: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sears, 9301 Tampa Ave, Northridge.
Why Go: Bring your kids ages 4-10 and build a wooden basketball court with a basket.
Pricing: Each kit costs $5 and can be purchased the day of the event. A kit includes: one kit, goggles and an apron.
BWP COMMUNITY FAIR & DEDICATION CEREMONY
When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Burbank Water and Power, 164 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank.
Why Go: Burbank Water and Power will host a community celebration and special dedication ceremony to commemorate the completion of California’s first comprehensive, sustainable utility eco-campus. Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes, state Sen. Carol Liu, U.S. Department of Energy representatives Kelly Opatz and Daniel Stricker, and Discovery Planet Green's Sarah Backhouse will be among the special guests. Get a bird’s-eye view of the new campus, which is normally closed to the general public. The site has been transformed from an industrial relic into a state-of-the-art, award-winning sustainable campus and a model for other public and private entities around the nation. It's a fun, family-friendly event that includes a self-guided tour of the longest Green Street in Southern California.
Pricing: Free.
When/Where: Sunday, 8 p.m., Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.
Why Go: Back for one night only, The Last Hippie: A Western Novel was one of the longest running shows of 2009 at the Whitefire Theatre. As part of the theater's 30th anniversary celebration, actor-writer Vincent Mann is presenting his collection of monologues that asks the question: “What happened to the last of the baby boomers?” Mann explores the first baby boomers who changed the world, fighting for civil rights, against the Vietnam War, and against old stereotypes and ways of thinking. These monologues humorously chart the journey through the decades since, and what has happened.
Pricing: $15; cash only at the door. Email: mannv312@sbcglobal.net for reservations.