COSTA MESA - A Taste of Monaco, February 2-12. South Coast Plaza restaurants and cafes feature special tastes, plus an exhibit in Jewel Court with memorabilia recalling Monaco's cultural heritage and Princess Grace's contribution to the arts. See exclusive photos, videos, ballet artifacts and rarely seen personal effects of Princess Grace. Enter to win trip. Location: 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA. (714) 435-2000. monacotakesus or southcoastplaza .

HOLTVILLE Carrot Festival Feb. 3 - 12, 2012 Carrot Capital of the World celebrates carrots with a carnival, parade, carrot cook-offs, and the Annual Dia de la Familia "Day of the Family", in Holt Park at 11am until the food is gone! holtvillechamber .

LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff

MORAGA - Moraga California Independent Film Festival Feb. 10 -16, 2012. This star-studded event provides both local Bay Area residents and visitors with an opportunity to see world-class films, meet filmmakers from around the world and international celebrities. Locations: Zemrak Theatre, Winchell Auditorium, Marriott Hotel, Moraga, CA. caiff

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