California Events February 2012
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012STANFORD - 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. 2-50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. 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, 800-822-9466, JacksonCasino
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. (714) 435-2000. monacotakesus or southcoastplaza .
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. (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 .
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. (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 .
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Marathon Feb. 4 - 5, 2012. Boston Marathon qualifying event. Expo on Saturday, race on Sunday. runsurfcity
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. general admission. Location: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 949-4200. descansogardens
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. Included with admission general. Location: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 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. (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 .
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Marathon. Boston Marathon qualifying event. Expo on Saturday, race on Sunday. runsurfcity
REDONDO BEACH - 10K, Baby Buggy Run & Costume Contest. Ocean front race course and fun costume contest. 0. redondochamber
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. 3 per person. 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. (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 .
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
COLUSA - Colusa Farm Show Feb 7-9, 2012 thefarmshow
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 .
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
COLUSA - Colusa Farm Show Feb 7-9, 2012 thefarmshow
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 .
Thursday, February 9, 2012
COLUSA - Colusa Farm Show Feb 7-9, 2012 thefarmshow
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
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. (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
AMERICAN CANYON - SF Bay Flyway Festival, February 11 - 12, 2012. Family Birding in American Canyon Wetlands. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd. At the corner of Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd. American Canyon, California. ci.american-canyon
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. . 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. (714) 435-2000. monacotakesus or southcoastplaza .
ESCONDIDO - For the Love of Chocolate Festival & ArtWalk. Time: 1-5pm Where: Downtown Escondido Admission: for 10. 745-8877. downtownescondido
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 .
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 5. Location: 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville, CA. Tickets can be purchased in the Tasting Room. mtkonoctiwines
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff
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! 5 pre; day of. lodiwineandchocolate
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
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. adult, senior, age 6-17. 525-3100. venturamuseum
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. Location: Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd. At the corner of Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd. American Canyon, California. ci.american-canyon
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 .
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! 5 pre; day of. lodiwineandchocolate
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff
LOS ANGELES - Traveling Light in HD, play. Time: 4 p.m. , student. Location: James Bridges Theater UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, 235 Charles E. Young Drive Los Angeles, CA. 827-0889. latw
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
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. 2-50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. 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
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
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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. Locations: Zemrak Theatre, Winchell Auditorium, Marriott Hotel, Moraga, CA. caiff
TEMECULA - Romantic Rendezvous. Time: 7 p.m. 5 person, plus tax and tip. Reservations: (951) 699-0099, thorntonwine
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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. Locations: Zemrak Theatre, Winchell Auditorium, Marriott Hotel, Moraga, CA. caiff
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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
Friday, February 17, 2012
BAKERSFIELD - Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 17 - 19, 2012. 655-0655, Hours Friday 12p-7p; Saturday 10a-7p; Sunday 10a-5p; Admission . Location: Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 ggshows
CLOVERDALE - Cloverdale Citrus Fair Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Traditional fair in Sonoma County. cloverdalecitrusfair
INDIO - Indio Date Festival & Riverside County Fair, February 17 - 26, 2012. Address: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
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. 8 / day; 4 / 2 day pass. Men of Worth Concert: 5; Malt Whiskey Tasting 5; Tasting & Dinner 5. queenmary
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff
Saturday, February 18, 2012
BAKERSFIELD - Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 17 - 19, 2012. 655-0655, Hours Friday 12p-7p; Saturday 10a-7p; Sunday 10a-5p; Admission . Location: Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 ggshows
CLOVERDALE - Cloverdale Citrus Fair Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Traditional fair in Sonoma County. cloverdalecitrusfair
INDIO - Indio Date Festival & Riverside County Fair, February 17 - 26, 2012. Address: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
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. 8 / day; 4 / 2 day pass. Men of Worth Concert: 5; Malt Whiskey Tasting 5; Tasting & Dinner 5. queenmary
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff
SAN DIEGO - Brazil Carnevale and Mardi Gras Ball 2012. Location: Showcase Theater, 4th & B Streets, San Diego, CA. brazilcarnival
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. 655-0655, Hours Friday 12p-7p; Saturday 10a-7p; Sunday 10a-5p; Admission . Location: Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 ggshows
CLOVERDALE - Cloverdale Citrus Fair Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Traditional fair in Sonoma County. cloverdalecitrusfair
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. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
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. 8 / day; 4 / 2 day pass. Men of Worth Concert: 5; Malt Whiskey Tasting 5; Tasting & Dinner 5. queenmary
LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff
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. 687-0189, trinitysb
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. 2-43. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. 725-2787. livelyarts.stanford.edu
Monday, February 20, 2012
CLOVERDALE - Cloverdale Citrus Fair Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Traditional fair in Sonoma County. cloverdalecitrusfair
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. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
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
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. 1 all ages. Under 6 mos. (baby) baykidsmuseum
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. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
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 dollars in advance and 5 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 or 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. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
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. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
RIPON - Almond Blossom Parade & Festival Feb. 23 - 26, 2012 Annual festival includes a parade (Feb. 25) through historic riponchamber .
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 weekend pass Children under 12 Free gemfaire
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: . 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
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. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
PLEASANTON - Pleasanton Fly-Fishing Show Feb 24-26, 2012 Celebrities, authors, seminars, exhibitors and more. flyfishingshow
RIPON - Almond Blossom Parade & Festival Feb. 23 - 26, 2012 Annual festival includes a parade (Feb. 25) through historic riponchamber .
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
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 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. 0; 5 students grades K-12. No assigned seating. (510) 464-1099 brownpapertickets /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 weekend pass Children under 12 Free gemfaire
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: . 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
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. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
PLEASANTON - Pleasanton Fly-Fishing Show Feb 24-26, 2012 Celebrities, authors, seminars, exhibitors and more. flyfishingshow
RIPON - Almond Blossom Parade & Festival Feb. 23 - 26, 2012 Annual festival includes a parade (Feb. 25) through historic riponchamber .
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
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 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. 2-50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. 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 weekend pass Children under 12 Free gemfaire
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: . 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
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. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest
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
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PLEASANTON - Pleasanton Fly-Fishing Show Feb 24-26, 2012 Celebrities, authors, seminars, exhibitors and more. flyfishingshow
RIPON - Almond Blossom Parade & Festival Feb. 23 - 26, 2012 Annual festival includes a parade (Feb. 25) through historic riponchamber .
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
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. admission. Marriott Warner Center 21850 Oxnard St Woodland Hills, CA 91367 227-6103, brideworld
Monday, February 27, 2012
SANTA BARBARA - Banff Film Festival, February 27 - 28, 2012. UCSB Arts & Lectures at the Arlington Theatre. 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 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
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. 0 up. Location: UC Berkeley, 101 Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA. Ticket Office: (510) 642-9988. calperformances
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
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. 2-50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. 725-2787. livelyarts.stanford.edu
