NEWPORT BEACH - Whale Watching - Newport Landing Whale Watching. Time: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Take a 2.5 hour cruise to whale watch off the Southern California coast. Location: Newport Harbor, 309 Palm St., Newport Beach, CA. (located on Balboa peninsula next to Balboa Pavilion)

COSTA MESA - Traces,circus-style show February 28 – March 4. The acclaimed show by the Montreal-based troupe 7 Fingers, will perform at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a limited one-week engagement Fusing the traditions of circus with the energy of street performance, the artists of TRACES employ every trick in the book – from music, dance and illustration to skateboarding, basketball, and high-risk acrobatics – to make a lasting impression. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 556.2787. scfta

NEWPORT BEACH - America by Bicycle Winter Oasis Tour, February 26 - March 3, 2012. America by Bicycle presents the Winter Oasis Tour! February 26 - March 3, 2012 This 5 day tour of California will pack in beaches, mountains, desert, and wine country in a bicycle Ride starting and finishing in Orange County. This off season getaway is a boon to enjoy fewer crowds, cooler temps, cheaper airfare, and the perfect trip to jump-start your cycling season! registration @abbike (888) 797-7057

SANTA BARBARA - Banff Film Festival, February 27 - 28, 2012. UCSB Arts & Lectures at the Arlington Theatre. 893-3535

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