When Calabasas Was the Wild West
It’s hard to imagine it now, but Topanga’s peaceful, upscale neighbor Calabasas was once a lawless Wild West stagecoach town, with cattle rustlers, gunfighters and…
Fire in the Mountains
Topanga and Malibu had close calls with fire last week. The Flores Fire on July 19, named for Little Las Flores Canyon, was the second…
The Last Best Town
The Theatricum Botanicum is premiering a new play on July 30. The Last Best Small Town tells the story of two neighboring families—one Latinx and…
An Ocean Underfoot: Topanga’s Fossils Record the History of Vanished Seas
The shark tooth was so shiny, so perfectly triangular and sharp, that it looked at first glance like a shard of metal on the sand….
More Friends of Ours: Fictional Female Detectives
Most of us here at the Topanga New Times are voracious readers, and one of the things we all enjoy is detective fiction. TNT’s historian…
Fourth of July
We’ve come a long way since last 4th of July, when Los Angeles was shut down at the height of the COVID-19 crisis. Things may…
Coast & Canyon Summer Almanac
Welcome to TNT’s quarterly Almanac. Our goal is to provide an easy-to-access guide to the seasons, featuring important natural events like the full and new…
Father’s Day
On June 15, the masks came off in California. Fully vaccinated Californians are no longer required to wear masks in many settings, but there are…
Gut Feelings: Local Author Explores the Connection Between the Mind and the Microbiome
Topanga resident Emeran Mayer was born in a small town in Bavaria where his family ran a confectionary business, established in 1873. Instead of entering…
Inceville: Hollywood History on the Road to Topanga
Inceville. Anyone who has ever checked a traffic app or looked for directions on the way up the coast from Santa Monica to Topanga or…
Week of Events
Tae Kwon Do – Youth
Tae Kwon Do – Youth
PeeWee’s 330-430 Mondays and Wednesdays Juniors 430-530 Mondays and Wednesdays Adults/Teens 530-730 Mondays only thru July only Please contact Edison Park for more class information:...
Tae Kwon Do Adults/Teens
Tae Kwon Do Adults/Teens
PeeWee’s 3:30-4:30 Mondays and Wednesdays Juniors 4:30-5:30 Mondays and Wednesdays Adults/Teens 5:30-7:30 Mondays only thru July only Registration: Please contact Edison Park at vikinglance@yahoo.com https://topangacommunitycenter.org/calendar/taekwondo-youth/2021-07-19/
Hip Hop With Coach Taisha!
Hip Hop With Coach Taisha!
Virtual Hip Hop With Coach Taisha! Cost: $20/class or $75/4 classes Ages 4 – 7: 3:30 p.m. Ages 8 & up: 4:30 p.m. taishamoniqueclark@gmail.com
Daily Zoom Classes for Ukulele and Belly Dancing
Daily Zoom Classes for Ukulele and Belly Dancing
Daily Zoom Classes for Ukulele and Belly Dancing with Melanie Kareem! Contact melaniekareemdance@gmail.com. Belly Dance- 2- 3 p.m. Beginner Ukulele; 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Intermediate...
Tae Kwon Do – Youth
Tae Kwon Do – Youth
PeeWee’s 330-430 Mondays and Wednesdays Juniors 430-530 Mondays and Wednesdays Adults/Teens 530-730 Mondays only thru July only Please contact Edison Park for more class information:...
Weekly Live Outdoor Movement Class
Weekly Live Outdoor Movement Class
Weekly Live Outdoor Movement Class with Paula Perlman. For the Joy of Movement, contact paulaperl@verizon.net or 310-709-5473. Adult class every Wednesday 5:30-7:00 pm. $15.00 or donation.
Virtual Dance With Miss Alice
Virtual Dance With Miss Alice
Virtual Dance With Miss Alice--Each class is $90/month. Ballet + Jazz (Enchanted) 2:15 – 3 p.m. Ages 2.5 – 4 yrs. Ballet + Jazz (Bella)...
“Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks” at Topanga Canyon Gallery
“Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks” at Topanga Canyon Gallery
“Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks” at Topanga Canyon Gallery Caroline PM Jones Opening reception Saturday 07/31 from 5.00pm - 8.00pm. The show runs 07/30 – 08/15 –...
Julius Caesar at the Theatricum Botanicum!
Julius Caesar at the Theatricum Botanicum!
Theatricum will open the season on Saturday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. with a fresh look at Julius Caesar. Director Ellen Geer views Shakespeare’s iconic...
Basketry Workshop with Kat High
Basketry Workshop with Kat High
Basketry Workshop with Kat High (Hupa)! We will use traditional basketry techniques using modern materials, making this a fun and easy-to-learn project. August 7th, 10am-12pm,...
“Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks” at Topanga Canyon Gallery
“Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks” at Topanga Canyon Gallery
“Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks” at Topanga Canyon Gallery Caroline PM Jones Opening reception Saturday 07/31 from 5.00pm - 8.00pm. The show runs 07/30 – 08/15 –...
The Last, Best Small Town at the Theatricum Botanicum
The Last, Best Small Town at the Theatricum Botanicum
On Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m., Theatricum is excited to introduce a world premiere play to the rotation. The Last, Best Small Town by...
“Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks” at Topanga Canyon Gallery
“Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks” at Topanga Canyon Gallery
“Formations: Joshua Tree Rocks” at Topanga Canyon Gallery Caroline PM Jones Opening reception Saturday 07/31 from 5.00pm - 8.00pm. The show runs 07/30 – 08/15 –...
TOPANGA SYMPHONY
TOPANGA SYMPHONY
TOPANGA SYMPHONY FREE ORCHESTRAL CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2021 3:00 P.M. TEMPORARY NEW LOCATION: The 1909 1909 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard Topanga CA 90290...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Theatricum Botanicum
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Theatricum Botanicum
Audiences yearning for live theater after a year-long drought can satisfy their cravings by returning the next day, Sunday, July 11 at 4 p.m., for...