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Simi Scoop – Nov. 6th - 9th | Giddy-up at Reagan Library
Your guide to live music, local events, and where to be this weekend in Simi.
Good morning, Simi Valley!
November is fully upon us. The Halloween decorations are up in the rafters. I already heard my first Christmas song on the radio. And once again, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series Champions!
Let’s jump in:
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Main Scoops
🤠 Cowboys: History & Hollywood (Reagan Library)
Saddle up, Simi-
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’s brand-new exhibition Cowboys: History and Hollywood lets you step into the boots of America’s most enduring icons.
This one-of-a-kind show explores how real ranch hands and Hollywood heroes helped shape the cowboy as a symbol of grit, freedom, and self-reliance. Wander through authentic 1800s gear, legendary saddles and six-shooters, and even modern-day cowboy tech like a helicopter used to herd cattle.
🎬 Movie fans will spot iconic costumes and props from Yellowstone, The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, Back to the Future Part III, Nope, and Annie Get Your Gun, plus personal artifacts from John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Roy Rogers and President Reagan himself.
🪶 Whether you grew up playing cowboy or enjoy watching them on the silver screen, this exhibit ropes together real history and pop culture.
📍 Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum
📅 On display October 18 – April 19 | Included with museum admission
🔗 Learn more or get tickets here →
The Weekly Crave
🍔 Rock N Roll Café Simi
If you like your burgers with a side of electric guitar, this is your spot. 🎸
I’m a sucker for its rock-themed décor, hearty burgers, and community engagement. Rock N Roll Café has been fueling Simi Valley since 2011 and my 7 year old gives this place 5 stars!
Lunchtime at RnR Cafe brings burgers, melts, and sandwiches stacked so high they deserve a standing ovation, all served by a crew that treats everyone like a regular. And for an encore, follow up your burger and fries with a classic malt, feeling like its the summer of 1985 all over again!
My go to order: the Pineapple Burger with Crinkle Cut Fries!
📍 2196 Tapo St, Simi Valley
🔗 rocknrollcafesimi.com
The Local Topping
Got old tech piling up? Here’s your chance to clear it out responsibly.
The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a FREE community E-Waste Collection this weekend — Saturday & Sunday, Nov 8–9 from 9 AM to 3 PM — in the Chamber parking lot at 40 W. Cochran St. (across from Costco).
Bring computers, TVs, phones, and other electronics (working or not) for safe disposal. A small service fee applies for large appliances, cooling units, and microwaves.
💡 Pro tip: fluorescent bulbs and household batteries aren’t accepted here — but Home Depot recycles those!
✨ Extra Sprinkles for Nov. 6th - 9th, 2025 Music, Events, Food, & Fun This weekend in Simi Valley
All times local | Events subject to change
Thursday, November 6th
🍷 Thursday-Night “Tail”-Gating — Open Late | 1 PM – 9 PM | Nectar of the Dogs Wine - Kick off the weekend early with team gear, game-day snacks, and happy-hour wine specials (3-6 PM).
🐾 Library Dogs Reading Program | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Simi Valley Library
Kids practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs — always a favorite!
🎸 Thirsty Thursday with Live Music | 4 PM – 11 PM (music 8 PM) | The Arena
🖼️ Nuestra Casa Exhibit | All Day | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Vibrant art show celebrating Chicano & Indigenous heritage (runs through Nov 14).
🤠 Cowboys: History & Hollywood | All Day | Ronald Reagan Library
Explore the real and reel West — open through April 2026.
Friday, November 7th
🧼 Courageous Chronicles: Bath Bomb Craft | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Simi Valley Library
Tweens mix up bath bombs and learn a little science along the way.
🐶 Pet Portrait Art Gallery Event | 6 PM – 9 PM | Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Sip, snack & celebrate pups with live music and a benefit for Outta the Cage rescue.
💚 Shrek The Musical | 8 PM | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Your favorite ogre and friends sing their way through this hilarious Broadway hit.
🎸 Father Figures: NuMetal vs Emo Night | 8 PM – 11:30 PM | Harley’s Valley Bowl
It’s headbangers vs. heartbreakers in the ultimate millennial-nostalgia showdown! Father Figures brings live renditions of hits by Slipknot, AFI, Fall Out Boy, Papa Roach & more. 18+ only, no cover.
🎶 Live Entertainment at The Arena | 8 PM – 2 AM | The Arena Sports Bar & Grill
High-energy bands and late-night vibes till 2 AM.
🎤 Live Music at Cork & Batter | 9 PM | 1747 Simi Town Center Way
Craft cocktails, Texas BBQ & local bands every Friday night.
Saturday, November 8th
🎄 St. Peter Claver Holiday Boutique | 9 AM – 5 PM | St. Peter Claver Church
Shop over 70 local vendors, pick up handmade gifts, and grab a photo with Santa!
💚 Shrek The Musical | 2 PM & 8 PM | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Double show day — catch Shrek and Donkey before the final weekend ends.
🍕 Live Music + Pizza: Chris Hartz Trio “3 Play” | 6 PM – 9 PM | Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Wine, pizza & acoustic good vibes with the Chris Hartz Trio.
💃 Plus-Level Square Dance Class | 7 PM | Simi Valley Senior Center
Swing your partner and polish your moves with this fun dance group.
🎵 Hoist the Colors + Three Bad Jacks + Sid & the Twins | Doors 7 PM | Rock N Roll Pizza Bar at Harley’s Bowl
Folk-punk favorites headline a rockin’ night of live music.
🎸 Live Music at Cork & Batter | 9 PM | 1747 Simi Town Center Way
Live band and late-night cocktails every Saturday.
Sunday, November 9th
🎄 St. Peter Claver Holiday Boutique | 9 AM – 3 PM | St. Peter Claver Church
Shop over 70 local vendors, pick up handmade gifts, and grab a photo with Santa!
💚 Shrek The Musical – Closing Performance | 2 PM | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Final show — wave goodbye to our favorite ogre and friends!
🌴 Reggae Sunday with Chris Murray | 3 PM – 5 PM | Harley’s Valley Bowl
Easy skanking Sunday vibes with live reggae from Chris Murray — drink specials, good times, and no cover!
🎧 Operation 90s at Chuy’s Simi West | 4 PM – 8 PM | Chuy’s Baja Grill (West Simi)
A throwback party with live music and all your favorite 90s hits.
🖼️ Nuestra Casa Exhibit | All Day | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
🤠 Cowboys: History & Hollywood | All Day | Ronald Reagan Library
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☀️ Simi Valley Weather Forecast (Nov. 6th-9th)
Day | Forecast | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday • Nov 6 | ☀️ Sunny and comfortable | 75°F | 53°F |
Friday • Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, warm | 81°F | 52°F |
Saturday • Nov 8 | ☀️ Sunny, warmest day | 84°F | 56°F |
Sunday • Nov 9 | 🌞 Bright and pleasant | 81°F | 54°F |
Simi Fun Fact: Did you know parts of Simi Valley were once home to some of Hollywood’s most famous cowboys? 🐎
Before housing tracts and shopping centers, our valley’s rolling hills doubled as the Old West for classic films and TV shows like Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Rawhide. Corriganville Movie Ranch (now Corriganville Park) hosted legends like John Wayne, Roy Rogers, and Clint Eastwood — all riding through Simi long before the freeways arrived.
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That’s the Scoop- see you around town, Simi! 👋
-Jeff
Editor of the Simi Scoop