BELLFLOWER: Street Fest. Free Music and fun on Friday nights in Downtown Bellflower happens every Friday through October from 6 to 9 p.m. on Laurel Street. Games, prizes, raffles, face painting and a great concert each week. Best of all, it's the Chamber at 867-1744, vendors sought.bellflower | Region: Los Angeles

IMPERIAL BEACH: US Open of Sandcastles July 22 - 24, 2011. One of the top events on the coast this summer, the annual sandcastle competition is pure beach fun in San Diego. Sign up with a team to compete for prizes, or just watch and enjoy the activities and entertainment. Admission is free, contests charge a fee. usopensandcastle | Region: San Diego County

LOS ANGELES: Beckman's West Handcrafted Show. The event will feature a high-quality exhibitor base built though an application process to guarantee a unique and valuable attendee experience. | Region: Los Angeles County

NORTH HOLLYWOOD: ClassicsFest 2011Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare July 20-22, 2011. Produced by LA's classical theater ensemble ,The Antaeus Company. . Time: 8 p.m. Address: 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood CA. 506-1983. Antaeus

PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 20 - 31, 2011. Top musical acts, entertainment, activities and attractions. midstatefair | Region: Central Coast

PASO ROBLES: Truth About Seafood, band, at Concerts in the Park. Free Friday night concert in Downtown Paso Robles City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles, CA. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. pasoroblesdowntown | Region: Central Coast

REDWOOD CITY: PAL Blues, Arts & Bar-B-Que Festival July 22-23, 2011. Time: 6-8pm Friday July 22 11am-8pm Saturday July 23 Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063. Free admission. 556-1650 palbluesfestival | Region: Bay Area

SAN DIEGO: Much Ado About Nothing, play. Shakespeare Festival at The Old Globe at the 615-seat outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park is nestled among beautiful eucalyptus trees. Outdoor stadium seating, dress warmly when attending performances. Location: Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 9-79. 23-GLOBE, TheOldGlobe | Region: San Diego County

SAUSALITO: Jazz & Blues By the Bay June 3 - August 26, 2011. Friday Nights from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free to watch, sponsor tables- fee. Location: Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. | Region: Bay Area cityofsausalitospecialevents 289-4152 | Region: Bay Area

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

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