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🎥 Topanga’s Own Canned Heat: 

From Woodstock to Topanga Days

Canned Heat isn’t just a legendary blues-rock band, they’re part of Topanga’s own music history. After performing at Topanga Days over Memorial Day Weekend, it’s the perfect time to revisit this full set from Woodstock, recorded live in Bethel, New York on August 16, 1969. With classics like “Going Up the Country,” “Woodstock Boogie,” and “On the Road Again,” the video captures the sound that helped define a generation and still feels right at home in the canyon today.

🎶 Remembering The Corral: 

Topanga’s Legendary Roadhouse

Before Topanga was known for its quiet canyon charm, it had a wild and unforgettable music scene, and The Corral was one of its legendary gathering places. The famed rock and blues club operated from 1969 to 1973 and is remembered by many as the inspiration behind The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues.” On Sunday, June 28, the Topanga Historical Society will host a special potluck picnic tribute to The Corral, led by Deb Ryder and the Swanson Family, whose connection to the venue runs deep. Deb’s mother, Mary Swanson, helped run The Corral with partner Ral Curren, and Deb, Bruce, Brad, and Allan Swanson grew up just behind the club during its heyday. They’ll share stories about life beside one of Topanga’s most colorful music landmarks, followed by an hour-long performance with Ric Ryder and local musicians Tom Mitchell, Jon Shea, and Dana Woods. For longtime residents, newer neighbors, and anyone curious about the canyon’s music history, this is a rare chance to hear the story of The Corral from the family who lived it.

📅 Sunday, June 28 • 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 An Old Canyon homestead ranch. Address provided after membership and ticket purchase.

🚫 No dogs, sorry
💵 Topanga Historical Society membership required + $15 per person
📝 RSVP required (coming soon) • Cash, Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo accepted
🔗 Join the Topanga Historical Society HERE

Annual Memberships start at $20 Individual, $30 Family, $50 Contributing, $100 Sustaining, $250 Patron, or $500 Lifetime

🎭 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

🌹 Romeo and Juliet
Theatricum’s summer season opens with Shakespeare under the oaks. This outdoor canyon production is one of the headline theatre events for June.
📅 Saturdays, June 6 & 13, 2026, and Sundays, June 21 & 28, 2026 • 7:30 PM
📍 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

✨ A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A longtime Theatricum favorite returns for Sunday afternoon performances. The wooded amphitheater makes this one feel especially fitting for summer in Topanga.
📅 Sundays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 • 3:30 PM
📍 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

🎭 Youth Drama Camp Session 1
This two-week camp gives kids a full theatre experience with acting, voice, movement, improvisation, stage combat, Shakespeare, and a final performance.
📅 Monday, June 15 – Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

🏴‍☠️ Treasure Island
This family-friendly adventure joins the repertory later in the month, giving families another outdoor theatre option once summer is underway.
📅 Saturdays, June 20 & 27, 2026 • 7:30 PM
📍 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fundays
These Sunday morning theatre sessions are made for younger kids and their grownups, with interactive storytelling on the mainstage.
📅 Sundays, June 21 & 28, 2026 • 10:30 AM
🎭 June 21: Rip Van Winkle
🎭 June 28: Loki and the Magic Ring
📍 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

😂 Off the Grid
Theatricum’s improv comedy night lands in late June for anyone looking for a lighter, more casual evening at the outdoor amphitheater.
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026 • 7:30 PM
📍 S. Mark Taper Foundation Youth Pavilion at Theatricum Botanicum

🎭 Youth Drama Camp Session 2
The second youth drama camp session begins at the end of June and continues into July, which makes it useful for families planning summer schedules now.
📅 Monday, June 29 – Saturday, July 18, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

🔗 Details for all Theatricum Botanicum events HERE

📚 Topanga Library

🧠 Smarty Pants Storytime
Let’s get ready for school. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 – 5 with their parent or caregiver.
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026 • 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Children’s Space

🔖 Bookmark Pals
Explore the countries playing in the FIFA World Cup and create a bookmark inspired by the host countries’ mascots. For kids ages 5 – 12.
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026 • 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🌈 Color Sorting Extravaganza
Children will visit different color sorting stations while building fine motor skills with playdough, stickers, blocks, pom-poms, and more. For ages 2 – 5 with parents or caregivers.
📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🧵 Topanga Threads
A monthly fiber arts meet-up for adults. Bring the project you’re working on and enjoy creating at the library. Limited supplies will be available to try out a new fiber arts craft.
📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🎮 Open Video Gaming
Teens can stop by for video gaming with a Nintendo Switch and games like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart. For ages 13 – 17.
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026 • 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🎵 Music Stars
Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library.
📅 Saturdays, June 13, 20 & 27, 2026 • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

👨‍👧 Daddy & Me Storytime
Enjoy special storytimes, arts and crafts, music, and playtime designed to help children build early learning skills. For children ages 0 – 5 and their dads or male caregivers.
📅 Saturdays, June 13 & 27, 2026 • 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🎶 BambinO: An Opera for Babies
This gentle opera from LA Opera was created to engage babies with beautiful sights and sounds. Participation is encouraged in BambinO’s world of soft pillows and music. For ages 0 – 3 with parent or caregiver.
📅 Monday, June 15, 2026 • 11:00 AM to 11:40 AM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🌈 Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Decorate a Rainbow
Children can decorate their own rainbow, then talk about what it means to them. For ages 2 – 5 with parent or caregiver.
📅 Monday, June 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🐉 Dungeons & Dragons
Join the library to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For teens ages 13 – 17.
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🔦 LED Flashlights
Teens can learn basic principles of engineering and physics while exploring how electricity works by building an LED flashlight. For ages 13 – 17.
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 • 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🐾 Animal Crackers
Ina the Sunshine Storyteller shares funny animal folktales, movement games, and songs from around the globe. Part of the Summer Discovery Program. For ages 5 – 12 with caregiver.
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 • 2:30 PM to 3:25 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🎭 Topanga Actors Company Presents: The Boy Who Saw True
Master storyteller Harry Hart-Browne returns with his adaptation of the anonymous memoir The Boy Who Saw True, about a Victorian boy with singular powers. For adults.
📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 • 2:00 PM to 3:10 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

📖 The Canyon Readers Collective Book Club: Dandelion Wine
The group will discuss Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury, a summer story filled with memory, wonder, and bittersweet moments. For adults.
📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🎨 Collaborative Mural Art Squares
Teens can contribute to a collaborative mural art project during Pride Month, with a focus on inclusivity, visibility, solidarity, and community. For ages 13 – 17.
📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026 • 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🎵 Music Stars
Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library.
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

👨‍👧 Daddy & Me Storytime
Enjoy special storytimes, arts and crafts, music, and playtime designed to help children build early learning skills. For children ages 0 – 5 and their dads or male caregivers.
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🎭 Topanga Actors Company Presents: Letters to Jeff Bezos
An original play by Susan Hansell in which a group of letter writers express their thoughts on life through a contemporary icon and change their lives in the process. For adults.
📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026 • 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
📍 Topanga Library – Meeting Room

🔗 Details for all Library events HERE

🎨 Paint to the Music: 

A Creative Painting Jam for Everyone

Start the morning with watercolor, music, and a relaxed creative setting at Endless Color. Each session includes guided watercolor time, a curated playlist, and space to paint, gather, and enjoy the canyon.

📅 Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 • 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM
📍 Endless Color
🎟️ Tickets from $17.85
🔗 Details HERE

🏮 Inn of the Seventh Ray

🖌️ Watercolor Wednesdays in Topanga Canyon
A relaxing midweek watercolor session in the garden setting at Inn of the Seventh Ray. This is a casual creative gathering for adults, with a peaceful canyon backdrop and time to paint at your own pace.

📅 Wednesdays, June 10 & 17, 2026 • Time to confirm
📍 Inn of the Seventh Ray, 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road
🎟️ Tickets: $12
🔗 Details HERE

☕ Topanga Chamber Morning Mixer
This monthly breakfast mixer is a nice way to connect with local residents, business owners, and nonprofits over coffee and breakfast in Topanga.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM
📍 Inn of the Seventh Ray

🔗 Details HERE

🌿 The Canyon Sages 

(Senior Programs + Events + Wellness)

The Canyon Sages is a Topanga-based community for older adults. They host regular meetups, classes, and groups designed to keep seniors connected, active, and supported, with offerings like gentle movement, meditation, music, learning, and other social gatherings.

💪 Balance and Strength
📅 Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Sages Room
✉️ Leader: Kat High, katcalls@aol.com

🎸 Introduction to Ukulele
📅 Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
📍 via Zoom
✉️ Contact: melanie@getstartedplayingukulele.com

🧘 Gentle Yoga
📅 Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Topanga Community Center
✉️ Leader: Justine Lewis, jlewis@visibleleadership.com

🧘 Yoga/Chair Yoga
📅 Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026 • 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Senior Class Room, Topanga Community Center
✉️ Leader: Lola Babalon, lola4babalon@yahoo.com

🧘 Meditation
📅 Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026 • 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 via Zoom
✉️ Leader: Frank Harper, f.harper@yahoo.com

💃 Learn Argentine Tango!
📅 Sundays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 • 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
📍 Barbara Webb’s house
📞 RSVP: (213) 448-8330

📚 Bookclub
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026 • 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
📍 Sages Room
👤 Leader: Janice Harmon

🎶 Song Circle
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
📍 Topanga Community Center
✉️ Contact: Linnea Richards, linric10@hotmail.com

🔗 Details for all events HERE

Off-Market Private Exclusive: 

A Hidden Canyon Sanctuary Above Topanga

Some of the most compelling properties in Topanga are never publicly listed. A private Topanga retreat for the buyer who wants more than a house.

California Dreamin’ is set on 17.3 private acres. This off-market retreat includes a restored ridge house, a large studio with high ceilings, a restored 1952 writer’s retreat, private hiking trails, seasonal waterfalls, and a short walk to the heart of Topanga.

 
Perfect for buyers looking for privacy, creative space, and something with real presence, this is worth seeing in person. Reach out for more info or to schedule a private showing.

🏡 June 2026 Topanga Market Snapshot

Where the Market Is
There are 62 active listings in Topanga right now, so buyers have more to choose from than they did when inventory was tighter. It’s a buyer leaning market, and the pricing is proving it. Homes that came out strong earlier in the year and didn’t sell are starting to adjust, and a lot of the “second try” listings are showing up again as we head into summer.

The price range is still wide, from roughly the high $600s to well north of $7M, but what’s consistent is that price matters, and buyers are taking their time.

Some of the more noticeable reductions right now include:

• 701 Greenleaf Canyon Rd was $3,495,000 now $3,195,000

• 1527 Bainum Dr was $1,649,000 now $1,350,000

• 21171 Colina Dr was $1,599,000 now $1,399,000

• 2016 Mount Prospect Dr was $1,425,000 now $1,325,000

• 21042 Entrada Rd was $2,249,000 now $2,149,000

• 19901 Grand View Dr was $1,685,000 now $1,595,000

• 1385 Oakwood Dr was $1,950,000 now $1,860,000

• 19783 Valley View Dr was $1,399,000 now $1,329,000

For Buyers
This is a better window for buyers than we’ve seen in a while. With more inventory, you’ve got room to compare, revisit a home, and be selective about what feels right. You’re also seeing sellers get more realistic on homes that have been sitting, which opens the door to stronger terms, credits, or a cleaner number.

My advice right now is simple
Focus on value, not just the list price. Watch days on market and price history, and don’t be afraid to negotiate when the comps support it.

For Sellers
Good homes are still selling, but they’re selling when they’re priced and presented with today’s buyer in mind. If a home comes out too high, buyers usually wait it out, then reductions follow. That pattern is showing up clearly again.

If you’re thinking about listing, the best strategy is to be honest from the start about condition, access, and pricing. The homes that win right now feel turn key, well maintained, and priced like they want a deal to happen.

Looking Ahead
June typically brings more serious buyers into Topanga, and I expect that to hold true, especially with access on Topanga Canyon Blvd feeling more consistent than it was earlier this year, even if there are still some restrictions. Easier movement helps showings, weekend traffic, and overall buyer confidence. I also expect more relists and “back again” inventory to pop up as sellers re-test the market with updated pricing and better presentation.

If you’re thinking about making a move this summer, I’m happy to talk through what’s realistic for your property or your buying budget right now.

👨‍🌾 Topanga Farmers Market

Certified market with local, often organic producers and makers. Expect peak-season produce, fresh bread and pastries, flowers, pantry staples, small-batch foods, and occasional live music.

📅 Every Friday • 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

📍 Topanga Community Center
🔗 Details HERE

👩‍🍳 Chef Rashi D’Lugoff — The Village Kitchen

Topanga local chef offering bespoke catering and personal-chef menus that match your vision, with warm, seamless service for you and your guests.

• Services: Personal chef and catering for family gatherings, birthdays, and small events
• Serving: Topanga, Malibu, and nearby communities
✉️ rashidlugoff@yahoo.com 
📞 Call/Text: (310) 424-8486
🔗 Facebook

🌮 La Chingona Tacos

Handmade organic corn tortillas with tacos, bowls, and salads, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Casual, community vibe with house salsas and from-scratch prep.

📅 Tuesdays & Fridays • 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 Sundays • 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Hidden Treasures, 152 S Topanga Canyon Blvd

📸 Instagram
🔗 lachingonatacos.com

🌄 Topanga Historical Society

Support local history by becoming a member for just $20 a year and help preserve the stories of our canyon.

🙋 Become a member HERE

📖 Get The Topanga Story book HERE

🗣️ See past events and speakers HERE

🐾 Used Pets

A small, independent rescue with adoptable cats and dogs, including puppies, kittens, seniors, and special needs pets. They specialize in giving second chances to animals who need them most.

• See available pets HERE
• Read reviews HERE
📞 Call/Text Cate at (310) 344-3869
✉️ usedpets@icloud.com

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❓ What was the original name of the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest when it first began in 1961?

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Hint: The title spelled out exactly who the event welcomed, including banjo pickers and open fiddling.

Last month’s question: In what year was the first Topanga Days held?

Answer: The first Topanga Days was held in 1973.

🍗 Eat With the Season: 

One Pan Moroccan Chicken With Jammy Onions and Dates

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Ingredients:

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• 2 lb skin on, bone in chicken thighs (4 to 5 thighs)
• 3 tsp kosher salt, divided (use about half if using table salt)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 8 large Medjool dates, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, divided
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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For Serving:

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• Cooked couscous

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Instructions:

1. Pat the chicken dry. Toss with 2 tsp kosher salt. If you have time, let it sit 30 minutes at room temp, or refrigerate uncovered up to 8 hours for deeper seasoning.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add chicken skin side down and cook until the skin is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Lower the heat if the pan starts to smoke. Transfer chicken to a plate.

3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits, until coated in the fat. Lower heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 10 minutes.

4. Add half the dates, garlic, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir constantly until very fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Add broth and return chicken to the skillet skin side up, plus any juices from the plate. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 35 minutes. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed.

6. In a small bowl, mix almonds, cilantro, remaining dates, and remaining 1/4 tsp kosher salt.

Serving Suggestions:

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🍚 Spoon the chicken and onion sauce over couscous
🌰 Scatter the almond, date, and cilantro topping over each serving
🥗 Add a simple cucumber salad or a pile of greens on the side if you want something fresh

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Tip: The date topping is worth doing, it gives you sweetness, crunch, and a fresh finish. Leftovers keep well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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