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EAT
Summer Nights, Marston's Style
Summer in Southern California means concert nights, beach days and outdoor movies - and Marston's Restaurant is ready to elevate your warm-weather plans with its award-winning gourmet picnic dinners. Whether you're heading to Concerts in the Park, the Hollywood Bowl or simply enjoying a sunset picnic close to home, Marston's makes it easy to bring along a fresh, restaurant-quality meal. Recognized by Gayot.com as one of the "Top Ten Picnic Baskets in Los Angeles" and honored by the LA Times as a "Best of the Southland" winner, Marston's picnic dinners have become a longtime local favorite. Popular selections include the Tenderloin of Beef, Pesto Roasted Salmon and Stuffed Chicken Breast. Vegetarians will love the Veggie Picnic Dinner and Marston's signature salads - the California Orange, Cordierra and Pasadena salads - are also available to complement any outing. Each dinner is packed cold and ready to travel with bottled water, bread, fresh berries, dessert and utensils. Call ahead one day in advance, place your order and pick up everything you need for a memorable summer meal outdoors.
marstonsrestaurant.com/marstons-picnic-menu

Take the Tropics "To Go" with
Spam Musubi from Q&Q Hawaiian BBQ
Spam Musubi is a famous Hawaiian snack made from rice and nori Spam. Portable, affordable and tasty, it's the most popular way to eat Spam in Hawaii, but you can enjoy this treasure of the islands now - no boarding pass required.
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Discover the Main Attraction on Main Street
Known for a commitment to the highest-quality local, seasonal ingredients and expertly-handcrafted signature cocktails, The Old Town Junction is the ultimate destination to gather with great company, flavor-forward drinks and artisanal appetizers. Our summer "what to order" rec? The Kalbi Tacos feature hoisin-braised short rib, candied cashews, sweet chili aioli, serrano, kimchi carrot slaw and cilantro served on corn tortillas.
theoldtownjunction.com

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DRINK
Live Music & Summer Sips at Salt Creek Grille
Enjoy live music Fridays and Saturday in the bar after 8pm with the Cucumber Martini in hand. Crafted with your choice of Gray Whale Gin or Absolut Vodka, St. Germain, lemon juice, simple syrup - and served with muddled cucumber and fresh basil - it's as refreshing as a night out on the town.
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Wolf Creek's Full Bar will make You Howl
You already loved Wolf Creek's legendary craft brews - and now you can also enjoy a full bar at the Santa Clarita favorite. Sip beer, wine and cocktails this summer while noshing on favorites like the Ale-marinated Tri-tip and Turkey Avocado Melt.
wolfcreekbrewery.com

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PLAY
City of Santa's City Cinemas Brings Outdoor Movies to You
Join your neighbors on the fourth Friday of every month from June to September for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience at City Cinemas in the Park. Whether you bring a picnic basket filled with your favorite snacks or opt to indulge in the delicious options from the food trucks, make sure to arrive early as the food trucks open an hour before the movie begins.
2026 City Cinemas Screenings
Friday | June 26 at 8pm
Mean Girls (PG-13) at Bridgeport Park
Friday | July 24 at 8pm
Cars (G) at Central Park
Friday | August 28 at 7:30pm
Jurasic Park (PG-13) at William S. Hart Park
Friday | September 25 at 7pm
Top Gun (PG) at Canyon Country Community Center
santaclarita.gov/citycinemas

Canyon Theatre Guild's & Santa Clarita Regional Theatre's
Summer Lineup Wows with "Lightning" & Ice
Broadway hits arrive in Santa Clarita this summer, starting with "Disney's Frozen," playing at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home - with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.
Playing at the Canyon Theatre Guild Playhouse, "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical," finds Percy struggling to prevent a war among the gods and prove his innocence as he journeys to the Underworld, faces dangerous monsters, unravels a prophecy of betrayal and confronts the father who abandoned him.
canyontheatre.org

City of Santa Clarita Hosts Concerts in the Park
The City of Santa Clarita's Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer with a lineup of new and familiar acts that are sure to get the crowd singing and dancing. Grab your friends, kids, chairs and blankets - then settle in early! Pack a picnic or visit a variety of food truck concessions that begin serving at 5pm.
2026 Concerts in the Park Lineup
Saturday | July 11
Dreaming of You - Selena Tribute
Saturday | July 18
The FABBA Show - Abba Tribute
Saturday | July 25
RagDolls - Aerosmith Tribute
Saturday | August 1
Gold Rush Country - Top 40 Country Hits
Saturday | August 8
Blue Breeze Band - Soul, Motown and R&B Hits
Saturday | August 15
Paramore! At the Disco - Paramore and
Panic! At the Disco Tribute
Saturday | August 22
Kenny Metcalf as Elton John - Elton John Tribute
Saturday | August 29
The Police Experience - The Police Tribute
santaclarita.gov/concerts