CAMBRIA - Art & Wine Festival Jan 28 - 30, 2011. Wine Tasting, Auctions, Raffles and Art Faire. Three day event features Friday night kick-off party with meal and entertainment. This event sells out, though the Saturday and Sunday events that include wine tasting and art are generally open throughout event. seecambria

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Farmer's Market and Art Fair at the Beach. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Free

INDIO - Southwest Arts Festival Jan 28-30, 2011 indiochamber

Now in its 25th year (founded in 1986) the event is hosted at a Coachella Valley landmark, Empire Polo Club in Indio. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / 3 day pass. The area's largest 3-day art show features over 275 acclaimed artists. There will be entertainment and refreshments sold by vendors. Address: 81-800 Avenue 51 Monroe and Avenue 51, Indio, California.

LONG BEACH Loving Repeating Play Jan 21 - Feb 13, 2011

Performances run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays @ 8 pm and Sundays @ 2 pm, January 21 through February 13. Tickets are 7 on Thursdays, and 4 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except opening night which is and includes a reception with the actors following the performance. Preview performances take place on Tuesday, January 18; Wednesday, January 19; and Thursday, January 20 at 8 pm. Preview tickets are 9.

International City Theatre is located in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center at 300 E. Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach. For reservations and information, the ICT Box Office at 436-4610. InternationalCityTheatre . more info

SAN FRANCISCO - Dine About Town Jan. 15 - 31, 2011 dineabouttown

Participating restaurants include Bisou Bistro, Comstock Saloon, E'Tutto Qua, First Crush, Fish & Farm, Forbes Island, Garcon, Hyde Street Bistro, Luce, Ponsu, Roy's, Ruth's Chris, SILKS, Sociale, Swell, Tommy Toy's, Urban Tavern, Velvet Room and Waterbar.

Participating wineries and beverage stations include Chateau Montelena Winery, Domaine Chandon, Stolichnaya Vodka, Thirsty Bear Brewing Company, Treasure Island Wines, The Winery, San Francisco and Wente Vineyards.

SAN RAFAEL -Gem Faire Jan. 28 - 30, 2011

Over 100 exhibitors at this annual gem faire event. Jan 28 to Jan 30 Marin Center/Exhibit Hall 10 Avenue of the Flags ( 94903 ) Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner & wire working by Majesta M. Fri. 12noon-7pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 10am-5pm General admission weekend pass Children under 12 gemfaire