Friday, September 16, 2011

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ANAHEIM Oktoberfest Sept. 16 - Oct. 31. cover. Phoenix Club, 1240 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA, thephoenixclub

ARCADIA: Pasadena Greek Fest (Arcadia) September 16 - 18.

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ARCADIA: Temperature Tolerant Orchids. By Stephen Morgan, Curator at the University of Riverside Botanic Gardens, who specializes in ornamental horticulture including water-efficient plants, ferns, palms and orchids. Time: 7:30 p.m. in the Palm Room (downstairs lecture hall) at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA, 821-3222. laifs

AUBURN: Auburn Rotary BBQ Fundraiser in the Gold Country Court at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. 5 p.m. | Region: Gold Country

AUBURN Fast Friday - Gold Country Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Racing begins at 8 p.m. Children under 10 years old are 878-7223 fastfridays . | Region: Gold Country

BEAUMONT Oktoberfest, September 16 - 18, 2011. Nobel Creek Regional Park, 38900 14th St., Beaumont, CA

BERKELEY: Old Time Music Convention September 14-18, 2011. Venues: Downtown, West Berkeley, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 90474 (510) 848-5108. berkeleyoldtimemusic | Region: Bay Area

BIG BEAR LAKE: Film Festival Sept. 15 -18, 2011. Performing Arts Center (PAC) 39707 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 866-4970 .50 - . bigbearlakefilmfestival

BOONVILLE: - California Wool & Fiber Festival Sep 16 - 18, 2011. fiberfestival | Region: North Coast

BRISBANE: Lava, concert. Brisbane, CA Concerts in the Park. 6 - 9 p.m. Brisbane Community Park, 11 Old Country Road, Brisbane, CA. 657-4320. brisbane | Region: Bay Area

COLOMA: American River Music Festival, Sept. 16 -18, 2011. 5th Annual event includes camping, river rafting and an entire weekend of great mountain music, indie, bluegrass, and more. Ticket: 5 day pass music only. Location: 18 acre, riverfront Henningsen-Lotus Park in the mother lode of the Sierra Nevada Foothills in El Dorado County, CA (near Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park). americanrivermusicfestival

ESCONDIDO: Cruisin' Grand - Grand Ave. Downtown Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. cruisingrandescondido

FRESNO: Fiesta Patrias, Sept. 16-18, 2011. Downtown Fresno celebrates Mexican Independence with three days of Mexican foods, musical groups, dancing and entertainment. Free admission. downtownfresno

FONTANA: Rotolo Chevrolet Cruise Night - 16666 S. Highland Ave. Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

GARDEN GROVE: 12891 Historic Main Street Time: 4 - 8 p.m.

GRASS VALLEY- Lisa and the Zydecats, concert. Grass Valley Center for the Arts - 8 p.m. 314 West Main St , Grass Valley , CA 95945

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LODI: Lodi Grape Festival September 15-18, 2011. The theme of Lodi's Grape Festival is "A Whole Bunch of Fun". Be sure to see the ever popular Grape Stomp Competition. Admission: . Location: 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA. grapefestival | Region: Central Valley

MARTINEZ: Martinis on the Plaza. Partake of specialty martinis, epicurean delights from regional restaurants, and live big band swing music. Martinez, Calif. themartinifestival

MONTEREY: Monterey Jazz Festival Sept. 16 -18, 2011. Look for Herbie Hancock and many jazz greats at this all-star, 54th annual jazz mega-festival event. montereyjazzfestival | Region: Central Coast

NAPA: C4INC, Audio Farm, Lalo, bands. Napa City Nights June 3 - Sept 16, 2011, 6 to 10 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater, 800 Main St., Napa, CA. NapaCityNights

NEWBURY SPRINGS: September 16- 18, 2011 - Dazed & Confused. Newberry Springs, California A full weekend of van fun includes camping, live DJ, live band, bar, swimming, games, vans/car show, trophies, dash plaques, goodie bags while they last , full bathrooms, store, breakfast and lunch restaurant, power & water hookups, and an load of fun. BajaCharlie: 357-8409. wheels-of-confusion

NEWPORT BEACH: Taste of Newport Sept. 16 -18, 2011. tasteofnewport | Region: Orange County

PALA: The Pala Casino Hot Rods and High Rollers Autorama Sep 16 - September 17, 2011. 951-334-9182 or 909-327-7154. | Region: San Diego County

PLEASANTON: Harvest Festival, September 16 - 18, 2011. Shop, eat and win prizes at the best craft show featuring American, handmade arts and crafts in hundreds of booths. Enjoy all day stage entertainment featuring the Fargo Brothers rock a billy music and Bad Catz. Hours: Friday 10 - 6 p.m. Saturday 10-6 pm; Sunday 10-5, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Young Calif & Exhibition Hall, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. alamedacountyfair or harvestfestival

POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair. Sept. 3 - Oct. 2, 2011. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Parking: . Open Noon Wed -Fri; 10 a.m. Sat & Sunday. lacountyfair | Region: Los Angeles County

REDONDO BEACH: Cruise at the Beach - Ruby's Diner - 245 N. Harbor Dr. Time: 4 - 8 p.m.

SAN BERNARDINO: 22nd Annual Route 66 Rendezvous, September 15-18, 2011. Held in the 35 blocks of downtown San Bernardino...Time: Thurs. & Fri. 6-10 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. route-66 Location: San Bernardino, Calif . route-66

SAN DIEGO: Spirits of Mexico, September 11-17. The largest, most comprehensive festival of agave-based spirits in North America, and will be packed with seminars discussing the finest spirits, tequila tastings, cocktail challenges, authentic Mexican dishes and an awards ceremony. polishedpalate

SAN PEDRO: Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival September 16 - 18, 2011. Ports O' Village with parking at 22nd & Sampson Way -parking lot / free shuttle, free parking San Pedro, CA. general admission (coupon for off, see lobsterfest /tickets)

SOLVANG: Danish Days. September 16 - 18, 2011 Location: Downtown Solvang. solvangusa | Region: Central Coast

UKIAH: Fabulous Flashback 2011 Car Show, September 16 - 18, 2011. earlyironofukiah

VACAVILLE: Vaca Jazz Festival September 16 - 18, 2011. vacajazzsociety | Region: Central Valley

VICTORVILLE: Hot Rods & Harleys. Music, Raffles and 50/505 drawing. Pick of the night plaques for coolest bike & ride. 14522 Valley Center Dr. Time: 5 - 8 p.m. overthehillgang-applevalley

WHITTIER: Cruz'n the Boulevard - Ruby's Diner - 10109 Whittier Blvd Time: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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