Sunday, July 17, 2011

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Pride Festival July 15 - 17, 2011

Now in its 36th year, this parade, rally, festival and parties all provide a weekend of entertainment in Balboa Park.

SUNOL: Niles Canyon Railway Historic Train Ride

One hour excursion filled with views of California poppies, lupin and mustard wildflowers seen from a vintage train ride through Niles Canyon. Board at the old Sunol depot and travel part of the historic route of the first transcontinental railroad. The one-hour round-trip excursion is about 14 miles. Suggested donation for regular trips: kid, . Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA 862-9063. ncry

AUBURN: Summer Concert Series Summer series free concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Library Garden Theater, 350 Nevada Street, Auburn. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome. 885-5670 placerarts

BURLINGAME: Houserockers perform classic rock at Music in the Park , Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Location: Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA. burlingame

CALIFORNIA: California Coast Grunion Run. Time: 11:55 p.m. - 1:55 a.m. Location: Southern to Central California beaches. Must have fishing license to catch grunion.

CAMBRIA: Summer Arts & Crafts Fair July 16 - 17. Arts, glass art, ceramics, photography, mixed media and crafts will be sold. A pancake breakfast is held both days from 8 to 11 a.m. Contact: Vern Kalshan Phone: 525-7426

GRASS VALLEY: California Worldfest (music festival). July 14 -1 7, 2011. Eight music stages with music from around the world. Announed acts include David Grisman -Blue Grass, Delhi to Dublin, The Greencards, Bluehouse, Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 9/day. worldmusicfestival

LONG BEACH: Alfredo's Ultimate Beach Party July 16-17, 2011. Super Mex Food Court, Beer Garden, Local Bands & DJ's on the MADHouse Stage, Kids' Interactive Fun Zone, Arts & Craft Fair, Local Artists' Village, Sports Expo. Sunday: Beach Volleyball and Beach Game competitions Between LB Police and Fire Department Family Members - Awards Given on the MADHouse Stage! All are Invited to Attend and Enjoy the Games, Music, Food & Fun!. Location: Marina Green in Downtown Long Beach 700 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA. Free admission, contests: fee. longbeachseafestival

LONG BEACH: 2011 Long Beach Offshore Powerfest July 16-17, 2011 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locton:: Marina Green Park. Two races to be located (pits) at Marina Green Park - (1) a professional PWC race from Long Beach to Catalina and back and (2) an Offshore Powerboat Race around the oil island and Run Rum - Offshore Race to Catalina and back. pacificoffshore

REDWOOD CITY: Wild about Wildlife. Join Dr. Noize Musical Guest, Native Bird Connections, Broadway By the Bay, Animal Exhibits & Demonstrations, Wild Birds, The Lizard Lady and participate in fun entertainment for all ages in this free event. Live Music, Street Performers, Cooking Demonstrations, Themed Face Painting, Hands-on Art Projects, Food, Bounce Houses and More. The street will be closed to through traffic. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. 780-7340. redwoodcity

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Pride Festival July 15 - 17, 2011. Now in its 36th year, this parade, rally, festival and parties all provide a weekend of entertainment in Balboa Park.

SANTA MARIA: Santa Barbara County Fair July 13-17, 2011 All entertainment is free with Fair admission. The Santa Barbara County Fair themed "Bright Lights and Magical Nights". vendors.santamariafairpark

SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Lions Club Fish Fry July 16 - 17, 2011. Location: Seal Beach Pier (Eisenhower Park), Ocean Ave., Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachlions

TEMECULA: Jeffrey Osborne, concert. 5 p.m. at Thornton Winery, General admission 5; Supper package 30. (951) 699-3021. thorntonwine

TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair. July 15 - 24, 2011 Ring in the New Year as the Fair starts celebrating its 100th Anniversary. stancofair

YORBA LINDA: Southland Band, classic rock. Concerts in the Park July 17 - August 7, 2011, Sundays @ 5:30 p.m. Location: Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda, CA. 961-7160.

YUCAIPA: Legendary Fur Traiders, band. Concerts in the Park is held July 10 - August 28, 2011. Time: Sundays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Yucaipa Community Park, Yucaipa, CA. yucaipa

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