Good morning, Simi Valley!

And just like that, the unofficial end of summer is here, school is back in session today for our SVUSD students, teachers, administrators, and faculty! And with it comes drop-off traffic. If your morning route takes you near a school at drop-off time, consider another route or adding a few minutes to your drive.And to my fellow parents taking children/teens to school, let’s be kind, curteous, and safe during our school drop offs and pick ups.

FYI: Winners have been drawn and notified for the Slice House gift cards raffle, thanks to all who participated!

In today’s Simi Scoop:

• Good eatin’ on the east side

• Sock Hop till ya drop

• No Jimmy Page, but you can still get the Led out

• And much more…!

Let’s jump in.

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Main Scoops

Music in the Park: Led Zepagain

Get ready to turn your Saturday night into a rock ’n’ roll time machine. Led Zepagain, the world-famous Led Zeppelin tribute band praised by Jimmy Page himself, is bringing the thunder to Rancho Simi Community Park — and it won’t cost you a dime.

Pack a blanket, load up the picnic basket (or just follow your nose to the food vendors), and claim your spot on the grass for a night of Whole Lotta Love, Kashmir, and Stairway to Heaven under the summer sky. Whether you’re a lifelong Zeppelin fan or just here to rock, this end of summer concert will have you rockin’ and rollin’ days after!

Jimmy Angel LIVE Sock Hop

Dust off your saddle shoes and slick back that hair — Simi Valley is stepping back to the fabulous ’50s for one night only. Teen idol Jimmy Angel is hitting the stage at the Town Center for a free, high-energy Sock Hop that’ll have you dancing like you stepped out of your DeLorean into a scene from 1959!

Expect poodle skirts, rock ’n’ roll classics, and plenty of prizes for the best retro outfits. It’s family-friendly, nostalgia-packed, and guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Bring the kids, bring your best swing moves, and get ready to jitterbug under the summer sky.

The Weekly Crave

Old Susana Cafe

I know, I know, all you east siders are yelling at your screen. You don’t want me to tell the whole town about this classic home style beauty of a spot, I affectionatley call “Suzie’s.” While the cafe is only open breakfast and lunch hours each day, they do them both extremely well. Indoor and patio seating available, but be sure to get there early on the weekends, it fills up fast and parking can be a challenge, but well worth it! Big portions, good prices, nice staff and a down-home country feel, that sees first-time visitors becoming regulars.

My unsolicited advice. Work up an appetite with a cool morning exploration of Corriganville’s trails, then head up the road till you spot the covered wagon and pull into Old Susana Cafe to fill up on some great home cookin!

Click Here to see the Menu then head to “Suzie’s” to order up “The Wagon Wheel” Breakfast special. You can thank me later.

Bonus points if you can name the restaurant that was in this location before it became Old Susana Cafe. Anyone?

Local Topping

🏡 Simi’s Short-Term Rentals Live to Host Another Day

The Simi Valley City Council has decided not to ban short-term rentals (think Airbnb or VRBO) — at least for now. Instead, they’re waiting to see if a proposed state law, Senate Bill 346, passes later this year and sets new rules for the entire state. That means spots like the Poltergeist house on Roxbury Street will keep welcoming overnight guests while the city figures out how to tax them. Critics say STRs bring noise and party traffic to quiet neighborhoods, while supporters argue they’re too few in number to be a big problem. What do you think?

✨ Extra Sprinkles for Aug 14th-17th, 2025 Music, Events, Food, & Fun This Weekend in Simi Valley
All times local | Events subject to change

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^{Thursday, August 14th (1st DAY OF SCHOOL SVUSD)}

🍷 Summer Happy Hour – Nectar of the Dogs Wine
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Bring your pup and relax on the patio during this dog‑friendly happy hour featuring discounted wine flight.

🎶 Thirsty Thursday: Live Music at The Arena
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM | The Arena (Grand Vista Hotel)
Ease into the weekend with $1‑off drafts all day; live bands hit the stage at 8 PM

^{Friday, August 15th}

🍓 Simi Certified Farmers’ Market
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Civic Center Plaza
Shop fresh produce, baked goods and crafts while kids enjoy family‑friendly activities.

🍷 Summer Happy Hour – Nectar of the Dogs Wine
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Extend those happy‑hour vibes into the evening with wine specials and a friendly crowd.

🎸 Black Canyon Band @ Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Harley’s Valley Bowl
Catch Simi Valley’s premier live classic‑rock band; there’s no cover charge and it’s 18+

🎨 The World Is Astonishing With You In It
(ongoing exhibit) | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
This free art show (running July 10 – Sept 14) features photography, painting and mixed media exploring personal and community transformation

🌙 Night Market – SV Community Market
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Crunch Parking Lot, 2655 Erringer St
End your Friday with food, local vendors, and good vibes under the string lights. Eat, shop, and enjoy this lively outdoor market.

🎤 Live Music “Mark Blazquez” @ Cork & Batter
9:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Cork & Batter
Finish the night with BBQ, craft cocktails and a liveband.

^{Saturday, August 16th}

🚗 Rigs & Relics Car Show
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Simi Valley Town Center
A free, family‑friendly showcase of off‑road rigs, classic cars, vendors, food trucks and raffle.

🎨 Vivid Canvas Pop‑Up Art Exhibit
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Fun Burger (2490 Sycamore Dr.)
Student artists from Vivid Canvas studio display works inspired by animals and nature; show your flyer for 10% off your meal.

🎵 Music in the Park: Led Zepagain
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Rancho Simi Community Park
Bring blankets and a picnic for this free concert featuring Led Zepagain, a Led Zeppelin tribute. Food vendors on site.

🎤 Concerts at the Plaza: 2 For The Show
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Simi Civic Center Plaza
Emmy‑winning host Mark DeCarlo emcees this free outdoor show; tonight features a high‑energy hits band and trivia giveaway.

🍕 Doc Rogers Band: Live Music + Pizza
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Nectar of the Dogs Wine
The tasting room opens at 4 PM; River’s Pizza House starts at 5 PM; Doc Rogers Band plays classic‑rock hits from 6 PM.

🎸 Wild the River @ Chuy’s
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Chuy’s Baja Grill (1397 E Los Angeles Ave)
Enjoy dinner and drinks while local rockers Wild the River perform; this event sells out early.

💃 Jimmy Angel LIVE Sock Hop
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Simi Valley Town Center
A free family event featuring ’50s teen idol Jimmy Angel; wear your retro attire for prizes and dancing.

🎸 Bad Habit @ Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Harley’s Valley Bowl
Dance to classic ’80s and ’90s hits—no cover, 18+

🎸 Let’s Rock at The Arena
8:30 PM – 12:00 AM | The Arena, Grand Vista Hotel
The meetup crowd enjoys live rock bands on an elevated stage, dance floor, patio and pool tables.

🎤 Live Music “33 Thunder” @ Cork & Batter
9:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Cork & Batter
Finish the night with BBQ, craft cocktails and a liveband.

🖼️ Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ongoing) | Reagan Library
View eight Dead Sea Scrolls and more than 200 artifacts in the only West Coast stop for this exhibit.

^{Sunday, August 17th}

🚗 Simi Valley Cars & Coffee
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Lucky Dog Coffee (2139 Tapo St.)
A laid‑back car meet featuring a mix of muscle cars, hot rods and modern machines. Free admission; grab a coffee and talk cars.

🎷 JB3 Jazz Trio @ Nectar
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Enjoy classic jazz while sipping wine on the dog‑friendly patio; bring a charcuterie picnic.

🖋️ Mark Levin Book Signing & Dinner
6:00 PM | Reagan Library
Talk‑radio host and author Mark Levin appears for a conversation and book signing; tickets include a buffet dinner.

🌴 Reggae Sunday: Blind Man Drew
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
Kick back with reggae grooves from Blind Man Drew; the event follows the venue’s usual Sunday schedule

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