Southern California loves cars

EVENTS April 9 Spring Fling 31, 10 a.m., April 9, Woodley Park, Van Nuys. The Spring Fling Mopar event is entering its 31st year as the largest Mopar car show and swap west of the Mississippi. The event features a car show, swap meet and midway. Info: cpwclub.com.

So Cal Falcons, 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, April 9, Hills St. Café, 3301 Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. Join us for a breakfast meeting. Info: Patrick at (805) 583-4403.

5th Annual PPOA Heroes Ride & Car Show, 9:30 a.m., April 9, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Los Angeles. Hosted by L.A. County PPOA and the Star & Shield Foundation. Proceeds benefit fallen officers and military veterans. Information: heroesride.org.

Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., April 9, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980 classic! Info: carscoffeebagels@ yahoo.com.

April 12 Odd Squad Car Club Coffee Cruise, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., April 12, 9829 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: oddsquadcc.com.

Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 12, Burger Express, 3200 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Local car enthusiasts reunite weekly for this Wednesday night car cruise.

April 14 Bob’s Big Boy Car Show, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., April 14, Bob’s Big Boy, 4211 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. Classic car lovers gather weekly. Info: (818) 843-9334.

April 15 Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., April 15, Old New York Deli & Bakery Co., 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. Info: cvcarsandcoffee.com.

Coastline Motorsport Car & Motorcycle Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 15, Shadow Ranch Park, 22633 Vanowen St., West Hills. Food trucks, judging in 12 categories, family activities and more.

Spring Street Parking Lot Parade, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., April 15, 6522 E. Spring St., Long Beach. The Underoath Car Club invites you to bring out your show car, project or race car and show it off.

April 16 Wheels & Waves Malibu, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., April 16, Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. Info: fireballtim.com or malibucountrymart.com.

Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., April 16, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! Info: carscoffeebagels@ yahoo.com.

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., April 16, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. Info: BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

Hot Rods at the Beach, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., April 16, Glory Days Seaside Grill, 620 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach. Join the Hotrod Knights for breakfast or coffee.

April 21 Bob’s Big Boy Car Show, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., April 21, 4211 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. Classic car lovers from all over gather weekly for this nostalgic event. Info: (818) 843-9334.

April 22 38th Annual A.H.A. Fun Under the Sun, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 22, the Nethercutt Museum, 15151 Bledsoe Ave., Sylmar. The manufacturer display and handcrafted car show will feature replicas, kit cars, exotics, one-of-akind automobiles, and component cars. Info: nethercuttcollection.org or replicacarclub.com.

Camaro 50th Anniversary Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 22, Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. Info and registration: (310) 909-0950, theadm. org/camaro50.

April 23 Runway Funday Classic Car Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 23, 12746 W. Jefferson Blvd., Playa Vista. Featuring vintage cars, rockabilly swing bands, artisan vendors and activities for children. Information: runwayplayavista.com.

April 26 Odd Squad Car Club Coffee Cruise, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., April 26, 9829 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: oddsquadcc.com.

Mid City Car Meet, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 26, 5746 Adams St., Los Angeles. The car show features cars, food, music and shops.

Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 26, Tommy’s, 1290 Madera Road, Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly to cruise and share.

April 28 Final Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 29, Northridge Plaza, 8876 Corbin Ave., Northridge. Presented by Valley Mustang Club.

April 29 Saturday Social at California Car Cover, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., April 29, 925 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. Stop by for a Saturday morning get-together with fellow auto enthusiasts. Open to all makes and models of customs, classics, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more. Info: (818) 998-2100 or calcarcover.com.

20th Annual Doheny Wood All Woodie Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 29, Doheny State Beach, Dana Point. Hosted by The Southern California Woodie Club, the show will feature more than 150 woodies, classics and modified. Info: socalwoodies.com.

April 29-30 Floral Park Home Tour & Vintage Car Display, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 29-30, 19th Street and Victoria Drive, Santa Ana. Open to pre-1980 classic/ vintage automobiles and motorcycles in very good condition. Info: John at (714) 597-1844 or Richard at (714) 542-2181.

April 30 So Cal Falcons at the Fabulous Fords Forever Car Show, Sunday, April 30, Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Contact Patrick for pre-registration info and meeting time and place. (805) 583-4403.

The all GM car show and swap meet will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 30 at Warner Ranch Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Cars, trees, shade, green grass, food, music and raffle; 45 trophies for 200 cars. Preregistration at www.buickclub.org/ losangeles.

17th Annual Kiwanis for Fun Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 30, Johnny Carson Park, 400 S. Bob Hope Drive, Burbank. Cohosted by Burbank Police Foundation. The car show will also feature entertainment, raffle prizes, event T-shirts, dash plaques, food and beverages, 50/50 opportunity drawing and family fun. Information: panette@pacbell.net or Tony or Donna Wade at (818) 846-8487, (818) 822-2901, or (818) 822-2903.

3rd Annual Badge of Heart Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 30, 5651 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles. The judging will be done by those in attendance. Enjoy the cars as well as something to eat from specialty food trucks. Info: badgeofheart.org.

May 3 Simi Valley Weekly Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 3, Mission Burrito, 2161 Tapo St., Simi Valley. Local car enthusiasts gather weekly at various locations to share their passion for cars.

May 6 The Coachmen Cruise Night, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 6, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley. Featuring cruise music, good food and raffles.

42nd Vette Set All GM Beach Classic, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 6, Ruby’s Diner, 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. Trophies, dash plaques, goodie bags, silent auction, 50/50, raffle, vendors, a DJ and food. All proceeds go to auto scholarships. Information and registration: thevetteset.com.

May 7 Classic Chevys 35th Annual Car Show, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 7, 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth. Proceeds to benefit Rancho San Antonio Boys Town of the West. Open to all makes and models of cars and trucks from 1900 to 2017. The car show will feature awards, as well as Boys Town tours, raffles and food. Information: (818) 259-1964.

May 10 Odd Squad Car Club Coffee Cruise, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., May 10, 9829 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: oddsquadcc.com.

Mid City Car Meet, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 10, 5746 Adams St., Los Angeles. The car show features cars, food, music and shops.

Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 10, In ‘N Out Burger, 856 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark. Car enthusiasts gather weekly to cruise and share.

May 13 4th Annual Classics & Hot Rods Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 13, 751 E. Spring St., Signal Hill. The car show will also feature awards, food, raffles and family fun. Proceeds to benefit Tribe of Tahquitz Long Beach Boy Scouts. Information: 1ShopAuto. com/ClassicsandHot RodsShow.

May 20 12th Annual Aces Hot Rod Resurrection, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 20, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach. Pre-1965 traditional hot rods, customs and bikes only. Great food, drinks, one-off trophies and live music. Information: acescarclub.com or Bob at (949) 547-7269.

May 21 Show & Shine Car Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 21, Rock n’ Roll Café, 2196 Tapo St., Simi Valley. Presented by Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association. Proceeds to benefit the widows, orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund. Info: givetoahero.org/donate or Kenny at (805) 404-5900.

Mustangs at Warner Center Park, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 21, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Trophies will be awarded for more than 62 classes of vehicles. The event will also feature raffles, 50/50 drawing and Horseshoes for Cancer. Information: mustangownersofca.org.

Wheels & Waves Malibu, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., May 21, Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. Info: fireballtim.com or malibucountrymart.com.

May 28 Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., May 28, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! Info: carscoffeebagels@ yahoo.com.

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., May 28, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. Info: BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

May 31 Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 31, Firehouse Subs, 1263 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly to cruise and share.

June 3 14th Annual Still Saving Lives Car Show and Safety Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 3, corner of Topanga Canyon and Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills. The event is presented by Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Division and Valley Traffic Advisory Council. Featuring an LAPD helicopter, SWAT, K-9, Bomb Squad, LAPD’s Off Road Unit, LAPD’s Motorcycle Drill Team, raffles and silent auction. Info and registration: vtac-vtd.org.

The Coachmen Cruise Night, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 3, 1555 Simi Valley Town Center Way, Simi Valley. Cruise music, good food and raffle.

June 10 Saturday Social at California Car Cover, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., June 10, 925 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. Stop by for a Saturday morning get-together with fellow auto enthusiasts. Open to all makes and models of customs, classics, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more. Info: (818) 998-2100 or calcarcover.com.

June 11 28th Annual Road Kings Charity Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 11, Johnny Carson Park, 400 S. Bob Hope Drive, Burbank. Featuring cars, fun, food, raffles and awards. Information: (818) 842-5464 or burbankroadkings@gmail. com.

San Marino Motor Classic, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 11, Lacy Park, San Marino.

June 18 10th Annual Car Show at WVCC, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., June 18, West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. The car show will also include a raffle and silent auction. Info: (818) 884-6480 or thecarshowatwvcc.com.

DESTINATIONS Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. The museum boasts a rotating collection of 130 classic, antique and vintage automobiles. Guests are also given the opportunity on Sundays to ride in one of the museum’s historic collector vehicles. The main building is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and rides are available from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: (310) 909-0950 or automobiledriving museum.org.

California Route 66 Museum, 16825 S. D St., Victorville. Historic and contemporary exhibits explore the Mother Road and its impact on architecture, the arts, community development and commerce. Admission is free. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, and Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Open Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. Info: (760) 951-0436.

Justice Brothers Racing Museum, 2734 E. Huntington Drive, Duarte. The museum is a tribute to racing brothers Ed, Gus and Zeke Justice and the world of American racing. Housed next to Justice Brothers, Inc., the museum features more than 200 cars and racing memorabilia. Admission is free. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: (626) 359-9174.

Marconi Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin. The museum features a vast collection of historical, exotic and classic cars, as well as highperformance street cars and race cars. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: (714) 258-3001 and marconimuseum.org.

The Mullin Automotive Museum, 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard. Art Deco museum featuring French coach-built automobiles. Currently featuring carriages and brass era cars built by famous French coachbuilders. Museum is typically open second and fourth Saturdays of the month, in addition to semi-private tours at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Other weekdays available by request. Reservations required at mullinautomotive museum.com or (805) 385-5400.

NHRA Motorsports Museum, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, the museum’s mission is to celebrate the impact of motorsports on the Southern California culture. Vintage and historical racing vehicles are on display, as well as photographs, trophies and other memorabilia. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Info: (909) 622-2133 and www.museum.nhra.com.

The Nethercutt Museum and Collection, 15151 and 15200 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. More than 130 antique, vintage and classic cars are displayed, including classic cars dating back to the early 1900s. Admission is free. Self-guided tours of the Nethercutt Museum are available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The Nethercutt Collection is available to view by guided tours only, with advanced reservations. 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Info: (818) 364-6464. Nethercuttcollection.org.

Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. With constantly rotating exhibit spaces, the museum’s mission is to explore and present the history of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture, using Los Angeles as a prime example. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Info: (323) 930-2277.

CRUISE INs and MEETINGS

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Sundays, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. The weekly event is open to all vintage cars and motorcycles, and features free raffle prizes and doughnuts. Info: (949) 887-0236 or BalboaCarShow.com.

Carcadia, 7:30 a.m., every fourth Sunday, Denny’s Arcadia, 7 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Come by and meet your fellow car enthusiasts from Arcadia and the surrounding areas on the famed Route 66. Info: facebook.com/ carcadia66.

Cars & Coffee Aliso Viejo, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturdays. Aliso Viejo Town Center, 26701 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo. Info: Cars and Coffee Aliso Viejo/facebook.com. Classic Cruisers Association, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays, Bob’s Big Boy Broiler, 7447 Firestone Blvd., Downey. The weekly event includes trophies, raffle and 50/50. Info: (323) 387-1672 or (310) 292-1533.

Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., first and third Saturdays, Bean Crazy Coffee, 140 W. Hillcrest Drive, 121, Thousand Oaks. Info: cvcccraig@gmail.com.

Early Rodders, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. every Saturday, United Artist Theater, 1919 Verdugo Blvd., La Canada. The Early Rodders are focused on hot rods and muscle cars. Information: earlyrodders@gmail.com.

East Pasadena Car Culture Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays, 3807 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Information: facebook.com/East PasadenaCarCulture.

Under Oath Car Club, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., third Saturdays, Spring Street Parking Lot Parade, Straw Hat Pizza, 6522 E. Spring St., Long Beach. Information: underoathcarclub.com.

Lowrider – DUB – Pedal Car Show Cruise Nights, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., third Saturdays, Tom’s Jr., 1725 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. The evenings feature live music, 50/50 raffle, free giveaways and trophies. Info: (323) 667-6659.

Malibu Cars and Coffee, 7 to 9 a.m., first and third Sunday, Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, Malibu. Organized by the city of Malibu and Exclusive Motorcars, automobile enthusiasts enjoy a beautiful drive along the coast and meet for coffee in Malibu. Information: (310) 317-1364.

Vintage Corvettes of Southern California meets at noon the first Saturday of the month at the Junkyard Café, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Meetings are followed by an event and dinner. Vintagecorvettessocal. com.