Southern California loves cars

EVENTS April 29 18th annual Burbank Kiwanis For Fun Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 29, Johnny Carson Park, 400 S. Bob Hope Drive, Burbank. Awards given to top 20 cars. Entertainment, raffle prizes, event T-shirts, dash plaques, food and beverages, 50/50 opportunity drawing and fun for the entire family. For more information: (818) 846-8487 or (818) 822-2901.

Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., April 29, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! For more information: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com.

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., April 29, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. For more information: BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

Hot Cakes and Hot Rods, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., April 29, Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff, Lakewood. Hosted by Mercifuls So. Cal. Bring something of interest to share from your library or garage.

Hot Rods at the Beach, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., April 29, Glory Days Seaside Grill, 620 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach. Join the Hotrod Knights for breakfast or coffee.

May 2 Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 2, In ‘N’ Out Burger, 856 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.

May 5 So. Cal Falcons to display their cars at the Edelbrock Car Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 5, Vic’s Garage, 510 Madrid Ave., Torrance.

The Coachmen Cruise Night, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 5, 1555 Town Center Way, Simi Valley. Cruise music, good food and raffle.

Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., May 5, Old New York Deli & Bakery, 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. For more info: ccarsandcoffee.com.

May 6 36th Annual Car Show, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 6, 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth. Awards, photos, vendor midway, raffles and auctions. Open to all makes and models of 1900-2018 cars and trucks. For more information: classicchevysofsocal.com.

SoCal NNL Model Car Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 6, Rancho San Antonio Boys Home Gymnasium, 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth. The cruise night-themed event benefits the Rancho San Antonio Boys Home. Awards, vendors, raffles and food. For more information: LaskiScale.com/SoCaNNl.

West Side VW Coffee Meet, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 6, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. All VW enthusiasts invited to join us every Sunday.

Chili Cookoff & Classic Car Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 6, Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Presented by the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks. For more info: Paul Dryman at (805) 371-1264.

Hot Cakes and Hot Rods, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 6, Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff, Lakewood. Hosted by Mercifuls So. Cal. Bring something of interest to share from your library or garage.

Hot Rods at the Beach, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 6, Glory Days Seaside Grill, 620 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach. Join the Hotrod Knights for breakfast or coffee.

Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., May 6, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! For more information: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com.

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., May 6, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. For more information: BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

May 9 Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 9, Old Susana Café, 1555 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.

May 12 So. Cal Falcons to display their cars at Simi Valley Street Fair/Car Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 12, Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley. Meet at Carl’s Jr. at the northeast corner of Cochran and Erringer in Simi Valley between 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. if you would like to caravan in with the group. Music, vendors, fun zone, food, wine/ beer garden and more. For more information: Patrick at (805) 638-8433.

PearlCon III Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 12, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, 6649 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa. Cars, prizes, food, comics and board games. For more information: comics.pearlmagnet.org.

6th annual Shepherd Church Car Show, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 12, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. Fun event for the whole family, with more than 300 cars, trucks and motorcycles. Music, raffle prizes, trailer parking, event T-shirts, kids activities and nostalgia dragsters. For more information: (818) 831-9333, ext. 2206.

May 13 Hot Cakes and Hot Rods, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 13, Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff, Lakewood. Hosted by Mercifuls So. Cal. Bring something of interest to share from your library or garage.

Hot Rods at the Beach, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 13, Glory Days Seaside Grill, 620 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach. Join the Hotrod Knights for breakfast or coffee.

Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., May 13, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! For more information: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com.

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., May 13, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. For more information: BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

May 16 Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 16, The Hat, 1308 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.

May 19 6th annual Buick Meet and Greet with Oldsmobile and Pontiac, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 19, Bob’s Big Boy, 8876 Corbin Ave., Northridge. Open to all Pontiacs, Oldsmobile and Buicks. Goody bags, pictures, trophies and raffles.

Bombs Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 19, Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. For 1959 and older American cars. Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, model car contest, pin up contest, DJ, local breweries and awards. Registration and information: theadm.org/bombsmagshow.

OPGI Spring Summer Series Buick Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 19, 1770 Saturn Way, Seal Beach. Opportunity drawing, food trucks, live DJ and awards ceremony with trophies. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Wounded Warrior Project and Community Family Guidance Center. For more information: (800) 243-8355 or events@ opgi.com.

Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., May 19, Old New York Deli & Bakery, 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. For more info: ccarsandcoffee.com.

May 20 9th Annual TMPCC Car Show & Flavor of LA, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., May 20, CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City. Hosted by the Television Motion Picture Car Club on the back lot at CBS Studio. Car show, food and studio tours. For more information: flavorofla.com.

Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., May 20, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! For more information: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com.

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., May 20, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. For more information: BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

May 23 Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 23, Burger Express, 3200 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.

May 26 Mercedes Benz 20 Plus Auto Group, 4 p.m., May 26, 6510 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga. Just drive in with your 20-year-old or older Mercedes Benz and hang out with other aficionados. For more information: Geo at (818) 523-4097.

Woodies Picnic at Automobile Driving Museum, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 26, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. Surf rock band and food trucks. For more info: Theadm.org/woodies2018 or (310) 909-0950.

May 30 Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 30, Firehouse Subs, 1263 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.

June 2 15th Annual Still Saving Lives and LAPD Car Show and Safety Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 2, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Presented by Los Angeles Police Department. SWAT, K-9, Bomb Squad, LAPD’s Motorcycle Drill Team, raffles and silent auction. For more information: vtac-vtd.org.

7th Annual MusicFest & Car Show, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 2, Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center. Music, car show, trophies, food and raffles. Proceeds benefit music in schools. All models of classics, hot rods and more welcome.

The Coachmen Cruise Night, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 2, 1555 Town Center Way, Simi Valley. Cruise music, good food and raffle.

Corvair Joyride, 9:30 a.m., June 2, 1516 S. PCH, Redondo Beach. Join the all-Corvair Cruise along the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Meet at 9:30 a.m. and depart at 10 a.m. For more information: Dave at (562) 900-6962 or vargascorvairmonza@hotmail. com.

Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., June 2, Old New York Deli & Bakery, 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. For more info: ccarsandcoffee.com.

June 3 All GM Car Show and Swap, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 3, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Presented by L.A. Buick Club. Open to all GM cars and trucks. Register early – only 200 cars accepted. No day-of-show registration. Trophies, food, music, raffle, door prizes, and lots of trees for shade. For more information: buickclub. org/losangeles.

West Side VW Coffee Meet, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., June 3, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. All VW enthusiasts invited to join us every Sunday.

Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., June 3, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! For more information: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com.

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., June 3, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. For more information: BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

June 6 Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 6, Millie’s Restaurant & Bakery, 2597 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.

June 9 British Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 9, Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo. Open to all British makes.For more information: Theadm.org/allbritish-car-show.

OPGI Spring Summer Series Pontiac Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 9, 1770 Saturn Way, Seal Beach. Opportunity drawing, food trucks, live DJ, awards ceremony with trophies. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Wounded Warrior Project and CFGC Community Family Guidance Center. For more information: (800) 243-8355 or events@opgi.com.

June 10 29th Annual Road Kings Charity Car Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 10, Johnny Carson Park, 400 S. Bob Hope Drive, Burbank. Join us for food, music, vendors, cars and fun for all! For more information: burbankroadkings@gmail. com.

San Marino Motor Classic, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 10, Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino. Vendors, exhibits and awards. Proceeds to benefit the USC Trojan Marching Band. For more information: sanmarinomotorclassic.com.

Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., June 10, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! For more information: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com.

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., June 10, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. For more information: BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

June 13 Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 13, The Habit, 2091 Madera Road, Simi Valley. Car enthusiasts gather weekly at varying locations.

June 15-16 L.A. Roadster Show & Swap, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 15-16, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. The Los Angeles Roadsters started the annual gathering of pre-1936 roadsters. More than 800 are expected this year. For more information: laroadstershow.com.

June 16 Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., June 16, Old New York Deli & Bakery, 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. For more info: ccarsandcoffee.com.

June 17 11th Annual Car Show at WVCC, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., June 17, West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. Car show, raffle and silent auction. For more information: thecarshowatwvcc.com.

Classic Cars & Coffee, 6 a.m., June 17, Western Bagel, 19500 Plummer St., Northridge. Bring out your pre-1980’s classic! For more information: cars coffeebagels@yahoo.com.

Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., June 17, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Enjoy the car show, as well as donuts and raffle prizes. Meet near the ferry. For more information: BalboaCarShow.com or (949) 887-0236.

July 7 The Coachmen Cruise Night, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 7, 1555 Town Center Way, Simi Valley. Cruise music, good food and raffle

Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., July 7, Old New York Deli & Bakery, 2700 Teller Road, Newbury Park. For more info: ccarsandcoffee.com.

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

Aug. 11 14th annual free Rock n Roll Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 11, Rock-Ola Jukebox Factory, 2335 208 St., Torrance. Open to all American-made antique, customs, hot rod, classic and modern muscle, and high end sports cars, including Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati and Lambo. Jukebox Factory Tours and goodie bags available, trophies and prize raffles. For more information: southbaymopars.com.

Oct. 6 So. Cal Falcons presents Classics in the Park, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. All domestic makes and models welcome. Featuring street rods, classics and muscle cars, as well as food, music and raffles. For more information: socalfalcons. com2018carshow or Patrick at (805) 638-8433.

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. For more information: (310) 909-0950 or automobile drivingmuseum. 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. Information: (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 thru Friday. Info: (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 (805) 385-5400 or mullin automotivemuseum.com.

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. Information: (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. For more information: (949) 887-0236 or BalboaCarShow.com.

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. Info: earlyrodders@gmail.com.

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

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. Information: (323) 667-6659.

Malibu Cars and Coffee, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., second and fourth Sunday, Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, 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, malibucarsandcoffee.com.

South Bay Mopars Car Club Breakfast Meeting, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., first Saturday of the month, Rock-Ola Jukebox Factory, 2335 208 St., Torrance. Open to all rear wheel drive Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler antiques, hot rods, classic and modern muscle. Breakfast is free. Info: southbaymopars.com.

Supercar Sunday, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., every Sunday, Westfield Promenade Mall, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Presented by the auto Gallery. Auto enthusiasts gather to share camaraderie and amazing vehicles. All people and vehicles are welcome. Info: supercarsunday.com or drivenworld.com.

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.

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