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)  

OAKLAND - Disney On Ice presents Toy Story 3,  February 29 - March 1, 2012. The toys are back in town! Disney On Ice presents Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3. Location: Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA. coliseum.com

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 (714)556.2787. scfta.org

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.com Call: (888) 797-7057

STANFORD - Colin Currie, percussion with Stanford Philharmonia Orchestra, Jindong Çai, Conductor.  Master percussionist Currie in solo works plus a commissioned concerto by Sally Beamish with Stanford Philharmonia.  Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $22-50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. Tel: (650) 725-2787. livelyarts.stanford.edu