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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
STANFORD - Bach Recital Richard Egarr, harpsichord. Early music maestro Egarr in a solo harpsichord recital of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, Book One. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $22-50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. Tel: (650) 725-2787. livelyarts.stanford.edu
Thursday, February 2, 2012
February 2 - the Spinners
7 p.m.
Grand Oak Ballroom at Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel
the Spinners have been bringing their sophisticated up-tempo R&B sounds and
precision choreography to fans for four decades the Spinners
Grand Oak Ballroom at Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel
the Spinners have been bringing their sophisticated up-tempo R&B sounds and
precision choreography to fans for four decades their classic group sound never
loses its universal appeal, and they are one of the few groups who can boast
four lead singers Today, original members Bobbie Smith, Henry Fambrough, and
Pervis Jackson are joined onstage by lead singer Charlton Washington, high tenor
Harold Spike Bonhart and a soul infused five-piece band Doors open at 6
p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Must be 21 to attend Food
and beverages will be available Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel is
located at 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA For more
information, call 800-822-9466, JacksonCasino.com
COSTA MESA -
A Taste of Monaco, February 2-12. Monaco Takes Orange County
Feb 2 - Feb 12. Taste of Monaco at South Coast Plaza restaurants and
cafes, plus exhibit.
The Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo performs at Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 9
- 12. In honor, the Consulate General of Monaco and the Monaco Government Tourist Office in collaboration with the Princess Grace Foundation-USA hosts a fairytale celebration: Monaco takes Orange County.
An exhibit in Jewel Court includes 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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
Friday, February 3, 2012
COSTA MESA - A Taste of Monaco,
February 2-12. South Coast
Plaza restaurants and cafes feature
special tastes in honor of Les
Ballets de Monte-Carlo performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 9
- 12. At the shopping mall the Consulate General of Monaco and the Monaco Government Tourist Office in collaboration with the Princess Grace Foundation-USA hosts a fairytale celebration: Monaco takes Orange County.
An exhibit in Jewel Court includes 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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
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.org.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
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. Call: (714) 435-2000. monacotakesus.com or southcoastplaza.com.
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.org.
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Marathon Feb. 4 - 5, 2012. Boston Marathon qualifying event. Expo on Saturday, race on Sunday. runsurfcity.com
LA CANADA- FLINTRIDGE - Faery Tours - at Descanso Gardens. Annual event through the enchanted forest from 9:30 a.m. to noon; a camellia walk and talk at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m.; and a lecture with camellia horticulturist Wen Wang at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $8 general admission. Location: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Call: (818) 949-4200. descansogardens.org
SACRAMENTO - Museum Day. Over a dozen free admissions to museums on one special day each year.
SAN MARINO - Chinese New Year Festival, February 4 - 5, 2012. Chinese music and dance are part of the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens annual event which includes dragon dancers, martial arts demonstrations, mask-changing performances and children's book readings. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: Included with admission $20 general. Location: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. (626) 405-2100.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
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.org.
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Surf City Marathon.
Boston Marathon qualifying event. Expo
on Saturday, race on Sunday. runsurfcity.com
REDONDO BEACH -
10K, Baby Buggy Run & Costume Contest.
Ocean front race course and fun costume
contest. Cost: $30. redondochamber.org
VALLEY FORD - Mardi Gras Party. Live music, beer, crayfish, sausages, and
much more! Time: 6 - 9 p.m. at Rocker Oysterfellers, 14415 Highway One, Valley Ford, CA. $23 per person. Call (707) 876-1983.
Monday, February 6, 2012
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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
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.org.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
COLUSA -
Colusa Farm Show
Feb 7-9, 2012 thefarmshow.com
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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
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.org.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
COLUSA -
Colusa Farm Show
Feb 7-9, 2012 thefarmshow.com
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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
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.org.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
COLUSA -
Colusa Farm Show
Feb 7-9, 2012 thefarmshow.com
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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
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.org.
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest.
Details... paff.org
LOS ANGELES - LA Party Gras: Carnivale. California State
University - Student Union Building 5154 State University Drive,
Los Angeles, CA 90032 Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Bonne Musique
Zydeco performs 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, February 10, 2012
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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
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.org.
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest.
Details... paff.org
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.org
Saturday, February 11, 2012
AMERICAN CANYON - SF Bay Flyway Festival,
February 11 - 12, 2012.
Family Birding in American Canyon Wetlands. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free. Location: Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd. At the corner of
Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd.
American Canyon, California.
ci.american-canyon.ca.us
BODEGA BAY - Chowder Day in Bodega Bay, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Start at the Bodega Bay Visitor's Center, 850 Highway One, Bodega Bay, CA.
Cost: $5. Call (707) 875-3866.
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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
ESCONDIDO -
For the Love of Chocolate Festival &
ArtWalk. Time: 1-5pm Where: Downtown
Escondido Admission: $20 for 10. Tel:
(760) 745-8877. downtownescondido.com
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.org.
KELSEYVILLE -
Wine & Chocolate… and more.
Mt. Konocti Winery will be pouring our
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and
Lady of the Lake Sparkling Pear wine
along with chocolate confections. Noon
to 5 p.m. Cost is $35. Location: 2550
Big Valley Road, Kelseyville, CA.
Tickets can be purchased in the Tasting
Room. mtkonoctiwines.com
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest.
Details... paff.org
LODI - Wine and
Chocolate February 11 – 12, 2012, 11
a.m. – 4 p.m.
15th Annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend
invites you to sip award-winning,
handcrafted wines and taste decadent
chocolates at over 40 wineries in the
Lodi appellation. Be the lucky one to
unwrap the Golden Ticket at any
participating winery and win a Wine
Country Getaway or one of over 100 other
prizes! $45 pre; $55 day of.
lodiwineandchocolate.com
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.org
VENTURA - Putting Down Roots - Ventura County's Early Immigrant Farmers
, exhibit. Runs through May 20 in the Finch Family Gallery.
Location: The Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, California. Hours 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $4 adult, $3 senior,
$1 age 6-17. Call (805) 525-3100. venturamuseum.org
Sunday, February 12, 2012
AMERICAN CANYON - SF Bay Flyway Festival,
February 11 - 12, 2012.
Family Birding in American Canyon Wetlands. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free. Location: Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd. At the corner of
Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd.
American Canyon, California.
ci.american-canyon.ca.us
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. Call: (714) 435-2000.
monacotakesus.com or
southcoastplaza.com.
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.org.
LODI - Wine and
Chocolate February 11 – 12, 2012, 11
a.m. – 4 p.m.
15th Annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend
invites you to sip award-winning,
handcrafted wines and taste decadent
chocolates at over 40 wineries in the
Lodi appellation. Be the lucky one to
unwrap the Golden Ticket at any
participating winery and win a Wine
Country Getaway or one of over 100 other
prizes! $45 pre; $55 day of.
lodiwineandchocolate.com
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest.
Details... paff.org
LOS ANGELES - Traveling Light in HD,
play. Time: 4 p.m. cost: $20, $10
student. Location: James Bridges Theater
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television,
235 Charles E. Young Drive
Los Angeles, CA. Call:
(310) 827-0889. latw.org
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.org
STANFORD -
Kronos Quartet
with Alim Qasimov Ensemble. The ever-adventurous, Grammy-winning KQ meet the transcendent voice of Azerbaijan's Alim Qasimov. Time:
7 p.m. Cost: $22-50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium,
450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. Tel: (650) 725-2787.
livelyarts.stanford.edu
Monday, February 13, 2012
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff.org
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.org
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest.
Details... paff.org
MORAGA - Moraga California Independent Film Festival Feb. 10 -16, 2012. Locations: Zemrak Theatre, Winchell Auditorium,
Marriott Hotel, Moraga, CA. caiff.org
TEMECULA - Romantic Rendezvous. Time: 7 p.m. $85 person, plus tax and tip.
Reservations: (951) 699-0099, thorntonwine.com
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest.
Details... paff.org
MORAGA - Moraga California Independent Film Festival Feb. 10 -16, 2012. Locations: Zemrak Theatre, Winchell Auditorium, Marriott Hotel,
Moraga, CA. caiff.org
Thursday, February 16, 2012
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff.org
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.org
Friday, February 17, 2012
BAKERSFIELD -
Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 17 - 19, 2012.
Call: (800) 655-0655, Hours
Friday 12p-7p;
Saturday 10a-7p;
Sunday 10a-5p;
Admission$7. Location:
Kern County Fairgrounds
1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 ggshows.com
CLOVERDALE -
Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Traditional fair in
Sonoma County. cloverdalecitrusfair.org
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26, 2012. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.org
KERNVILLE -
Whiskey Flat Western Days Feb. 17 -
20, 2012.
LONG BEACH
- Scottish Festival Feb.
17 - 19, 2012. Time: 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. Cost: $18 / day; $24 / 2 day pass.
Men of Worth Concert: $15; Malt Whiskey
Tasting $25; Tasting & Dinner $65. queenmary.com
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest.
Details... paff.org
Saturday, February 18, 2012
BAKERSFIELD -
Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 17 - 19, 2012. Call: (800) 655-0655, Hours
Friday 12p-7p;
Saturday 10a-7p;
Sunday 10a-5p;
Admission$7. Location:
Kern County Fairgrounds
1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 ggshows.com
CLOVERDALE -
Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Traditional fair in
Sonoma County. cloverdalecitrusfair.org
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26, 2012. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.org
KERNVILLE -
Whiskey Flat Western Days Feb. 17 -
20, 2012. Parade, rodeo and encampment.
LONG BEACH
- Scottish Festival Feb.
17 - 19, 2012.
Time: 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. Cost: $18 / day; $24 / 2 day pass.
Men of Worth Concert: $15; Malt Whiskey
Tasting $25; Tasting & Dinner $65. queenmary.com
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest. Details... paff.org
SAN DIEGO -
Brazil Carnevale and Mardi Gras Ball 2012. Location:
Showcase Theater, 4th & B Streets, San
Diego, CA. brazilcarnival.com
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania
at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
BAKERSFIELD -
Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 17 - 19, 2012. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors.
Call: (800) 655-0655, Hours
Friday 12p-7p;
Saturday 10a-7p;
Sunday 10a-5p;
Admission$7. Location:
Kern County Fairgrounds
1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 ggshows.com
CLOVERDALE -
Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Traditional fair in
Sonoma County. cloverdalecitrusfair.org
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26,
2012. includes
Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster
Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.org
KERNVILLE -
Whiskey Flat Western Days Feb. 17 -
20,
2012.
Parade,
rodeo
and
encampment.
LONG BEACH
- Scottish Festival Feb.
17 - 19, 2012.
Marching units with bagpipes, festive
costumes and traditional Scottish games
and events throughout the weekend on the
lawns and on the ship. Time: 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. Cost: $18 / day; $24 / 2 day pass.
Men of Worth Concert: $15; Malt Whiskey
Tasting $25; Tasting & Dinner $65. queenmary.com
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest. Details... paff.org
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania
at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012
SANTA
BARBARA
-
Jean-Jacques
Rousseau
inspired
concert
with
Suzanne
Duffy,
flute
and Sohpia Vaillant,
piano.
Time:
3:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State and Micheltorena Streets,
Santa Barbara, CA. Call: (805) 687-0189, trinitysb.org
STANFORD
-
Chucho Valdes And His Afro-Cuban Messengers.
Legendary Afro-Cuban jazz-piano virtuoso Valdes fronts his powerhouse, 2011 Grammy-winning
ensemble. Time:
7 p.m. Cost: $22-43. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium,
450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. Tel: (650) 725-2787.
livelyarts.stanford.edu
Monday, February 20, 2012
CLOVERDALE -
Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Traditional fair in
Sonoma County. cloverdalecitrusfair.org
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26,
2012. includes
Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster
Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.org
KERNVILLE -
Whiskey Flat Western Days Feb. 17 -
20, 2012. Parade, rodeo and encampment.
Whiskey Flat Days is always held on Presidents Day Weekend. The 54th Whiskey
Flat Days includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts,
crafts,
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb.
9 - 20, 2012
Artistfest, Spokenwordfest,
Studentfest. Details... paff.org
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania
at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012
SAUSALITO
-
Chinese New Year Festival.
Kid
friendly
event .
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Rd
Sausalito, CA 94965. Cost: $11 all ages. Under 6 mos. (baby) free. baykidsmuseum.org
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26,
2012. includes
Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster
Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.org
SAN DIEGO - Gaslamp Mardi Gras. 6
p.m. to Midnight drawing over 40,000 revelers into the streets. This highly anticipated event will take over 16 blocks of the Gaslamp
Quarter and feature five stages of
world-renowned DJs, bands, entertainment
and one outrageous parade down Fifth
Avenue. Tickets to this Mardi Gras madness are only $20 dollars in advance and $25 at the door; attendees must be 21 years or older and have a valid photo ID to enter. Proceeds will go to the Gaslamp Quarter Association, the 501(c)6 non-profit trade organization that protects and promotes the Gaslamp
Quarter as a National Historic District
and San Diego 's premier shopping,
dining and entertainment destination.
For more information or to purchase
tickets, gaslamp.org or call 619-233-5227.
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania
at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26,
2012. includes
Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster
Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.org
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania
at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26,
2012. includes
Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster
Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.org
RIPON -
Almond Blossom Parade &
Festival Feb. 23 - 26, 2012
Annual festival includes a parade (Feb.
25)
through historic riponchamber.org.
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania
at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
COSTA MESA- Gem Faire Feb. 24 - 26,
2012.
Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner & wire
working by Majesta M
Bead classes by Donna Palmer.
Over 150 exhibitors. Location: OC Fair & Event Center/Building 10 88 Fair Dr. (
92626 ) Hours: Fri. 12noon-7pm Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission $7
weekend pass Children under 12 Free gemfaire.com
DEL MAR - Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show
February 24 - 26, 2012.
Time:
Friday, 8 a.m. -6 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. -7 p.m.
Sunday, 8 a.m. -3 p.m.
Price:
Free admission
Location: O'Brien, Bing Crosby and Exhibit Halls
Parking: $9. The Silver Bay Kennel Club dog show is one of the largest in the
United States. A dog agility competition
also will be part of the show on
Saturday and Sunday. Only dogs that are
participating in the show are allowed.
Please do not bring pets.
Silver Bay Kennel Club
760-751-2302. jbradshaw.com
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26,
2012. includes
Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster
Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.org
PLEASANTON - Pleasanton Fly-Fishing Show Feb 24-26, 2012 Celebrities, authors, seminars, exhibitors and more. flyfishingshow.com
RIPON -
Almond Blossom Parade &
Festival Feb. 23 - 26, 2012
Annual festival includes a parade (Feb.
25)
through historic riponchamber.org.
SAN DIEGO -
San Diego Heritage Parade & Festival
Feb. 24 -26, 2012.
The Heritage Day Festival and Parade is
an annual grassroots event celebrating
diverse cultures.
heritageweekendsandiego.org
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania
at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Banff Film
Festival, February 24 - 25, 2012.
University of California Physical Education and Recreation
Call: (831) 459-2159 or 831-459-2806 kferraro@ucsc.edu
Saturday, February 25, 2012
ALAMEDA - Mezzo-soprano Frederica
von Stade, concert. Renown opera singer
is joined by her good friend and opera
cellist Emil Miland, along with special
guests from Berkeley's exceptional Young
Musicians Program. Time: 6:30- 10:30
p.m. Location: Historic
Alameda Theater & Cineplex, 2317 Central Avenue Alameda, CA. Cost: $60; $15 students
grades K-12. No assigned seating.
Call (510) 464-1099 brownpapertickets.com/event/210496
COSTA MESA- Gem Faire Feb. 24 - 26,
2012.
Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner & wire
working by Majesta M
Bead classes by Donna Palmer.
Over 150 exhibitors. Location: OC Fair & Event Center/Building 10 88 Fair Dr. (
92626 ) Hours: Fri. 12noon-7pm Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission $7
weekend pass Children under 12 Free gemfaire.com
DEL MAR - Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show
February 24 - 26, 2012.
Time:
Friday, 8 a.m. -6 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. -7 p.m.
Sunday, 8 a.m. -3 p.m.
Price:
Free admission
Location: O'Brien, Bing Crosby and Exhibit Halls
Parking: $9. The Silver Bay Kennel Club dog show is one of the largest in the
United States. A dog agility competition
also will be part of the show on
Saturday and Sunday. Only dogs that are
participating in the show are allowed.
Please do not bring pets.
Silver Bay Kennel Club
760-751-2302. jbradshaw.com
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26,
2012. includes
Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster
Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.org
PLEASANTON - Pleasanton Fly-Fishing Show Feb 24-26, 2012 Celebrities, authors, seminars, exhibitors and more. flyfishingshow.com
RIPON -
Almond Blossom Parade &
Festival Feb. 23 - 26, 2012
Annual festival includes a parade (Feb.
25)
through historic riponchamber.org.
SAN DIEGO -
San Diego Heritage Festival
Feb. 24 -26, 2012.
The Heritage Day Festival and Parade is
an annual grassroots event celebrating
diverse cultures.
heritageweekendsandiego.org
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania
at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Banff Film
Festival, February 24 - 25, 2012.
University of California Physical Education and Recreation
Call: (831) 459-2159 or 831-459-2806 kferraro@ucsc.edu
STANFORD -
Arneis String Quartet with St. Lawrence String Quartet.
Up-and-coming Bostonian quartet Arneis join mentors the SLSQ for Golijov and more. Time:
8 p.m. Cost: $22-50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium,
450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. Tel: (650) 725-2787.
livelyarts.stanford.edu
Sunday, February 26, 2012
COSTA MESA- Gem Faire Feb. 24 - 26,
2012.
Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner & wire
working by Majesta M
Bead classes by Donna Palmer.
Over 150 exhibitors. Location: OC Fair & Event Center/Building 10 88 Fair Dr. (
92626 ) Hours: Fri. 12noon-7pm Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission $7
weekend pass Children under 12 Free gemfaire.com
DEL MAR - Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show
February 24 - 26, 2012.
Time:
Friday, 8 a.m. -6 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. -7 p.m.
Sunday, 8 a.m. -3 p.m.
Price:
Free admission
Location: O'Brien, Bing Crosby and Exhibit Halls
Parking: $9. The Silver Bay Kennel Club dog show is one of the largest in the
United States. A dog agility competition
also will be part of the show on
Saturday and Sunday. Only dogs that are
participating in the show are allowed.
Please do not bring pets.
Silver Bay Kennel Club
760-751-2302. jbradshaw.com
INDIO -
Indio Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair, February 17 - 26,
2012. includes
Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster
Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside
County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Tel: (800) 811-FAIR or
(760) 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012
datefest.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
americabybicycle.com
PLEASANTON - Pleasanton Fly-Fishing Show Feb 24-26, 2012 Celebrities, authors, seminars, exhibitors and more. flyfishingshow.com
RIPON -
Almond Blossom Parade &
Festival Feb. 23 - 26, 2012
Annual festival includes a parade (Feb.
25)
through historic riponchamber.org.
SAN DIEGO -
San Diego Heritage Parade & Festival
Feb. 24 -26, 2012.
The Heritage Day Festival and Parade is
an annual grassroots event celebrating
diverse cultures.
heritageweekendsandiego.org
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania
at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012 WOODLAND HILLS - BrideWorld Expo. Save time. Shop and compare
80 San Fernando Valley
wedding products and services. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $10 admission.
Marriott Warner Center
21850 Oxnard St
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 227-6103, brideworld.com
Monday, February 27, 2012
SANTA BARBARA - Banff Film Festival,
February 27 - 28, 2012.
UCSB Arts & Lectures at the Arlington
Theatre. Call: (805) 893-3535
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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
SANTA BARBARA - Banff Film Festival,
February 27 - 28, 2012.
UCSB Arts & Lectures at the Arlington
Theatre. Call: (805) 893-3535
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
BERKELEY - Andras Schiff, piano concert. Works by Bach,
Bartok and Beethoven include Bach's Three-Part Inventions, Bartok's Piano Sonata
and Beethoven's Diabelli Variations. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $30 up. Location:
UC Berkeley, 101 Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA.
Ticket Office: (510) 642-9988. calperformances.org
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
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