BERKELEY - International Kite Festival July 30- 31, 2011. West Berkeley Kite making, contests, exhibitions and kite dancing. Festival hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Cesar Chavez Park - Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA, (510) 235-5483 560 | Region: Bay Area

BURBANK: Emilio and Malo perform at evening summer concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. at Starlight Bowl. starlightbowl or 525.3721. | Region: Los Angeles County

BURLINGAME: OTR band, classic rock at Music in the Park , Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Location: Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA. burlingame | Region: Bay Area

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.

HERMOSA BEACH: International Surf Festival July 29-31, 2011. features the Velzy-Stevens Pier to Pier Paddleboard Championships, the Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Run, CBVA sanctioned 6-person Beach Volleyball Tournament, International Bodysurfing Championship, the Dwight Crum Pier to Pier Swim, lifeguard competitions and dory races. Co-hosted by Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance. Register online: surffestival . | Region: Los Angeles County

HUNTINGTON BEACH: US Open of Surfing Beach Festival. July 30 - Aug. 7, 2011. Free concerts, games, activities on the beach. Open daily till 5 p.m. (approx.) usopenofsurfing | Region: Orange County

LONG BEACH: Dragon Boat Races July 30-31, 2011. The Annual race event is the largest dragon boat competition in California, and includes Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances. Join the fun, food and excitement. lbdragonboat | Region: Los Angeles County

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Crawfish Festival July 30 - July 31, 2011. Noon to 11 p.m. daily. Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park. Join the food & fun at the 17th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival. Two-day Louisiana Festival Main Stage - Live Entertainment and the Children's Stage is fun for kids. Fresh Crawfish dinners prepared by Bristol Farms Master Chef Bruce Jacobs. oentertainment | Region: Los Angeles County

LONG BEACH: 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Reenactment July 30 - 31, 2011. Where: El Dorado Park. alfredosbeachclub | Region: Los Angeles County

LONG BEACH: Kid's Connection Taste of the Coast July 31, 2011 4 - 7 p.m. Ticket: /person. Location: Belmont Memorial Pier, Long Beach, CA lbkidsconnection | Region: Los Angeles County

OXNARD: Salsa Festival. July 30 - 31, 2011. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. oxnardsalsafestival | Region: Central Coast

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

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Bridal Bazaar. Includes more than 300 of San Diego's most talented wedding professionals. You can talk with vendors, shop around for your wedding needs and enjoy entertainment, activities and attractions. | Region: San Diego County

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: South Lake Tahoe Arts and Craft Show features many vendors from all over the area with original, one-of-a-kind works of fine art, pottery, paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, wood. | Region: High Sierras

SQUAW VALLEY: Wanderlust Festival - A 4 Day Feast for the Body, Mind and Soul July 28 - 31, 2011. World's best yoga teachers and best performers in rock & roll, all in a setting. Healthy hedonism and spiritual exploration. wanderlustfestival | Region: High Sierras

WOODLAND HILLS: Bruce in the USA, Bruce Springsteen Tribute. Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green through July 31. Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Location: Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Rd. 704-1358 . valleycultural | Region: Los Angeles County

YORBA LINDA: Film at 11, band. Concerts in the Park July 17 - August 7, 2011, Sundays @ 5:30 p.m. Location: Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda, CA. 961-7160. | Region: Orange County

YUCAIPA: Mark Barnett, 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 | Region: Inland Empire

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