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January 2012 Events in California. Chinese and Tet New Year celebrations occur in January 2012. Pictured is the Tet Festival held in Garden Grove.
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Sunday, January 1, 2012 New Year's Day 2012
CALIFORNIA -
Polar Plunges
SAN FRANCISCO - Celtic Yuletide. Internationally
renowned Irish tenor Michael Londra and the best Irish
stepdancers in the world Tues. - Sat. at 8 p.m. Wed, Sat and
Sun. at 2 p.m. and Sun. at 7 p.m. There is a special family
matinee on Friday, December 23 at 2 p.m. at the Marines Memorial
Theatre. marinesmemorialtheatre.com.
SANTA CLARITA - Glacier Slide Polar Bear Swim.
Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, Waterslide Pool, 20850 Centre
Point Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA. Time: 9 a.m. Cost: $3 (subject
to change). For more information, please contact (661)
250-3766. santa-clarita.com
SANTA CRUZ - New Year's Bird Count! Local version of the
National Audubon Society New Year's Bird Count. Santa Cruz
County, CA Call: (831) 426-7342. santacruzbirdclub.org
SANTA MONICA - ICE
Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2011 - Jan. 16,
2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa
Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
Monday, January 2, 2012
PASADENA - Tournament of Roses Rose Parade.
Tuesday
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA.
Wednesday
Thursday
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: $60 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest.org
Friday
DEL MAR - Gem Faire, Jan 6 - 8. Over 100
exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm
Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-5pm.
General admission
$7 weekend pass
Children under 12 Free. Del Mar Fairgrounds/Bing Crosby Hall
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. gemfaire.com
LOS ANGELES -
Downtown on Ice through Jan. 17,
2011
Holiday ice rink is an annual event with
free concerts and paid ice skating at
temporary rink constructed at Pershing
Square near the Civic Center. Rink is
open daily. Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sundays through Thursdays, and open
until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Cost: $6/ adult, $3 child 4 to 12, free
age 3 & under. Location: Pershing Square
532 South Olive Drive Los Angeles, CA.
Call: (213) 847-4968. laparks.org
PALM SPRINGS - Palm
Springs International Film Festival Jan.
5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international
films, many with special guests
attending for post-screening Q&A's.
Passes: $60 Up.
See more festivals.
Palm Springs Camelot Theatres in downtown area. Location: 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262.. Call the festival box office at Call
(800) 898-PALM. psfilmfest.org
SAN JOSE - Downtown Ice
through Jan. 17, 2012 Outdoor ice skating rink is open through early January in the stately-palm court and features over 8,000 square feet of ice in an arena and circular outer rink. Time: Noon to 10 p.m. Cost: $15/ adult. $13/ youth 12 and under. Admission includes rental skates and ice time. Location: 120 S. Market St., San Jose, CA. Call: (408) 279-1775. sjdowntown.com
DEL MAR - Gem Faire, Jan 6 - 8. Over 100
exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm
Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-5pm.
General admission
$7 weekend pass
Children under 12 Free. Del Mar Fairgrounds/Bing Crosby Hall
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. gemfaire.com
OJAI - Historical Walking Tour. One hour foot tour of downtown historical landmarks and cultural attractions. Departs from the Ojai Valley Museum at 130 West Ojai Avenue. Walk-ins are welcome.
Time: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Call (805) 640-1390.
Ojai Valley Museum 130 W. Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-1390
PALM SPRINGS - Palm
Springs International Film Festival Jan.
5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international
films, many with special guests
attending for post-screening Q&A's.
Passes: $60 Up.
See more festivals.
psfilmfest.org
PALM SPRINGS
- Kennel Dog Club Show, January 5 - 8, 2012. This is the largest conformation show in the country.
Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800
Avenue 51 Indio, CA. (323) 727-0136. jbradshaw.com
RIVERSIDE
-
Dickens Festival,
January 7-8, 2012 A Christmas
Caro.
Riverside Convention Center,
3443 Orange Street,
Riverside, California.
dickensfest.com
SAN JOSE
-Silicon Valley
International Auto Show, January 5 - 8,
2012. San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA.
Call: (408) 277-5277.
Hours
Thursday 10 am – 10 pm
Friday
10 am – 10 pm
Saturday 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday*
10 am – 6 pm
Admission: $10; $7 age 62+. motortrendautoshows.com
SANTA CRUZ - Whale Watching Trip. Enjoy a 3.5 hour tour of the Monterey Bay in
search of the Gray Whale migrations with Stagnaro Charter Boats. Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $4495. Location: Santa Cruz West Harbor at Atlantic Ave. Check-in at Stagnaro's office on 7th Ave and Eaton St., Santa Cruz, CA. Call: (800) 979-3370. zerve.com
WALNUT CREEK - Downtown Walnut
Creek on Ice. Ice skating through Jan.
22, 2012.
This seasonal ice skating rink offers holiday
exercise and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Runs through
Jan. 22. Time: 10 a.m.
to 10 p.m. Cost: $11 - 15. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts
Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA. Call: (925) 935-7669. iceskatewalnutcreek.com
PALM SPRINGS - Palm
Springs International Film Festival Jan.
5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international
films, many with special guests
attending for post-screening Q&A's.
Passes: $60 Up.
See more festivals.
psfilmfest.org
RIVERSIDE
-
Dickens Festival,
January 7-8, 2012 A Christmas
Caro.
Riverside Convention Center,
3443 Orange Street,
Riverside, California.
dickensfest.com
DEL MAR - Gem Faire, Jan 6 - 8. Over 100
exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm
Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-5pm.
General admission
$7 weekend pass
Children under 12 Free. Del Mar Fairgrounds/Bing Crosby Hall
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. gemfaire.com
PALM SPRINGS - Palm
Springs International Film Festival Jan.
5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international
films, many with special guests
attending for post-screening Q&A's.
Passes: $60 Up.
See more festivals.
psfilmfest.org
RIVERSIDE -
Dickens Festival,
January 7-8, 2012 A Christmas
Caro.
Riverside Convention Center,
3443 Orange Street,
Riverside, California.
dickensfest.com
PALM SPRINGS - Kennel Dog Club
Show, January 5 - 8, 2012. This is the largest conformation show in the country.
Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800
Avenue 51 Indio, CA. (323) 727-0136. jbradshaw.com
SAN JOSE
-Silicon Valley
International Auto Show, January 5 - 8,
2012. San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA.
Call: (408) 277-5277.
Hours
Thursday 10 am – 10 pm
Friday
10 am – 10 pm
Saturday 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday*
10 am – 6 pm
Admission: $10; $7 age 62+. motortrendautoshows.com
SANTA CRUZ - Whale Watching Trip. Enjoy a 3.5 hour tour of the Monterey Bay in
search of the Gray Whale migrations with Stagnaro Charter Boats. Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $4495. Location: Santa Cruz West Harbor at Atlantic Ave. Check-in at Stagnaro's office on 7th Ave and Eaton St., Santa Cruz, CA. Call: (800) 979-3370. zerve.com
WALNUT CREEK - Downtown Walnut
Creek on Ice. Ice skating through Jan.
22, 2012.
This seasonal ice skating rink offers holiday
exercise and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Runs through
Jan. 22. Time: 10 a.m.
to 10 p.m. Cost: $11 - 15. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts
Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA. Call: (925) 935-7669. iceskatewalnutcreek.com
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: $60 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Surf
City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair.
Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com
PALM SPRINGS - Palm
Springs International Film Festival Jan.
5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international
films, many with special guests
attending for post-screening Q&A's.
Passes: $60 Up.
See more festivals.
psfilmfest.org
January 11, 2011
BEN LOMOND - SC Mountains Art Center: Inspirations,
January 11 - March 17, 2012. A diverse selection of Fine Art &
Crafts, changing seasonally. All artwork is created by talented
local artists. Cost: Free. Ben Lomond, CA Call: (831) 336.3513.
mountainartcenter.org
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan.
5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international films, many with special
guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: $60 Up.
See more festivals. psfilmfest.org
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: $60 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest.org
January 13, 2012
NAPA -
Napa
Truffle Festival January 13-16, 2012. The event
features black truffles, cultivation and culinary programs,
leading truffle scientists, a truffle orchard excursion and
epicurean marketplace, fabulous food and wine pairings, and
world-famous Michelin Star chefs. napatrufflefestival.com
PALM SPRINGS - Palm
Springs International Film Festival Jan.
5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international
films, many with special guests
attending for post-screening Q&A's.
Passes: $60 Up.
See more festivals.
psfilmfest.org
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Fungus Fair, January 13 -15,
2012. Over 200 local mushrooms on display. Educational classes,
art, vendors, kid's room, cooking demos. Bring in your mushrooms
for identification. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 684-2275.
fungusfed.org
SANTA ROSA - Gem Faire, Jan 13 - 15. Over 100
exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm
Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-5pm.
General admission
$7 weekend pass
Children under 12 Free. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion
1350 Bennett Valley Rd. gemfaire.com
January 14, 2012
NAPA -
Napa
Truffle Festival January 13-16, 2012. The event
features black truffles, cultivation and culinary programs,
leading truffle scientists, a truffle orchard excursion and
epicurean marketplace, fabulous food and wine pairings, and
world-famous Michelin Star chefs. napatrufflefestival.com
PALM SPRINGS - Palm
Springs International Film Festival Jan.
5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international
films, many with special guests
attending for post-screening Q&A's.
Passes: $60 Up.
See more festivals.
psfilmfest.org
POMONA - Asian American Expo, January 14-15. Largest Asian Trade Show
in U.S. celebrates the Lunar New Year festivities, building
dialogue between the booming Asian and U.S. markets.
Fairplex, Pomona, Calif. asianamericanexpo.com
SANTA ROSA - Gem Faire, Jan 13 - 15. Over 100
exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm
Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-5pm.
General admission
$7 weekend pass
Children under 12 Free. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion
1350 Bennett Valley Rd. gemfaire.com
January 15, 2012
NAPA -
Napa
Truffle Festival January 13-16, 2012. The event
features black truffles, cultivation and culinary programs,
leading truffle scientists, a truffle orchard excursion and
epicurean marketplace, fabulous food and wine pairings, and
world-famous Michelin Star chefs. napatrufflefestival.com
PALM SPRINGS - Palm
Springs International Film Festival Jan.
5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international
films, many with special guests
attending for post-screening Q&A's.
Passes: $60 Up.
See more festivals.
psfilmfest.org
POMONA - Asian American Expo, January 14-15. Largest Asian Trade Show
in U.S. celebrates the Lunar New Year festivities, building
dialogue between the booming Asian and U.S. markets.
Fairplex, Pomona, Calif. asianamericanexpo.com
SAN FRANCISCO -
Dine About Town Food Event Jan. 15 - 31, 2011 | Region: Bay
Area
SAN FRANCISCO -Winter Fancy Food Show, January 15 -
17. NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show features more than 80,000
products such as the finest foods and beverages from more
than 1,300 exhibitors representing 35+ countries. Produced
by the NASFT since
1955, the Fancy Food Shows are North America's largest
specialty food and beverage marketplace. specialtyfood.com
SANTA ROSA - Gem Faire, Jan 13 - 15. Over 100
exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm
Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 10am-5pm.
General admission
$7 weekend pass
Children under 12 Free. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion
1350 Bennett Valley Rd. gemfaire.com
NAPA - Napa Truffle Festival January 13-16, 2012. The event features black truffles, cultivation and culinary programs, leading truffle scientists, a truffle orchard excursion and epicurean marketplace, fabulous food and wine pairings, and world-famous Michelin Star chefs. napatrufflefestival.com
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16, 2012. Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: $60 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest.org
SAN FRANCISCO -Winter Fancy Food Show, January 15 -
17. NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show features more than 80,000
products such as the finest foods and beverages from more
than 1,300 exhibitors representing 35+ countries. Produced
by the NASFT since
1955, the Fancy Food Shows are North America's largest
specialty food and beverage marketplace. specialtyfood.com
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21.
Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at $20, $30 or $40 per person.
sandiegorestaurantweek.com
Tuesday
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Surf
City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair.
Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21.
Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at $20, $30 or $40 per person.
sandiegorestaurantweek.com
SAN FRANCISCO -Winter Fancy Food Show, January 15 -
17. NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show features more than 80,000
products such as the finest foods and beverages from more
than 1,300 exhibitors representing 35+ countries. Produced
by the NASFT since
1955, the Fancy Food Shows are North America's largest
specialty food and beverage marketplace. specialtyfood.com
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21.
Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at $20, $30 or $40 per person.
sandiegorestaurantweek.com
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21.
Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at $20, $30 or $40 per person.
sandiegorestaurantweek.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Arrival of the Sea Lions, Jan. 19 - 22,
2012. Sea Lion Encounter, a walk and talk tour
starts on the hour from 11am - 4pm. Hosted by Aquarium of the
Bay and The Marine Mammal Center Naturalists, the tours begin at
the Sea Lion Statue near Pier 39 Entrance Plaza, and last
approximately 30 minutes. pier39.com
Friday, January 20, 2012
BLYTHE - Bluegrass Festival, Jan 20 - 22, 2012.
Artist Lineup Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Audie Blaylock &
Redline The Special Consensus The Spinney Brothers IIIrd
Generation Bluegrass John Reischman & The Jaybirds Highway 65
Pine Mountain Railroad The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band Lonesome
Otis Just 4 Fun. Colorado River Fairgrounds.
blythebluegrass.com
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January
20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a
variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January
20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a
variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21.
Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at $20, $30 or $40 per person.
sandiegorestaurantweek.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Arrival of the Sea Lions, Jan. 19 - 22,
2012. Sea Lion Encounter, a walk and talk tour
starts on the hour from 11am - 4pm. Hosted by Aquarium of the
Bay and The Marine Mammal Center Naturalists, the tours begin at
the Sea Lion Statue near Pier 39 Entrance Plaza, and last
approximately 30 minutes. pier39.com
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January
20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a
variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Arrival of the Sea Lions, Jan. 19 - 22,
2012. Sea Lion Encounter, a walk and talk tour
starts on the hour from 11am - 4pm. Hosted by Aquarium of the
Bay and The Marine Mammal Center Naturalists, the tours begin at
the Sea Lion Statue near Pier 39 Entrance Plaza, and last
approximately 30 minutes. pier39.com
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January
20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a
variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Surf
City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair.
Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days,
January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served
at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January
20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a
variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
January 26, 2012
BUTTE COUNTY
- Snow Goose Festival, January 26 - 29, 2012
snowgoosefestival.org
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January
20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a
variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
SAN FRANCISCO - ZAP Annual Zinfandel Festival,
January 26-28. Zinfandel Festival is an internationally
recognized series of tastings that are the premier
single-varietal events in the world attracting an estimated
275 wineries and 10,000 attendees. San Francisco, Calif. zinfandel.org
CAMBRIA -Cambria Annual Art & Wine Festival January 27 - 29, 2012
Location: Downtown Cambria, Cost: $10 - 35. seecambria.com
GARDEN GROVE -
Tet Festival January 27 - 29,
2012
INDIO -
Southwest Arts Festival, Jan.
27-29, 2012.Southwest Arts Festival
Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201 indiochamber.org Cost: $10 daily; $20 / 3 day pass. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: (760) 347-0676
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days,
January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served
at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
SACRAMENTO - Pirates of
Sacramento Port, January
27-28, 2012
Held at Marriott Hotel.
piratesofsacramento.org
SAN FRANCISCO - ZAP Annual Zinfandel Festival,
January 26-28. Zinfandel Festival is an internationally
recognized series of tastings that are the premier
single-varietal events in the world attracting an estimated
275 wineries and 10,000 attendees. San Francisco, Calif. zinfandel.org
SAN RAFAEL -Gem Faire Jan. 27 -29, 2012
Over 100 exhibitors. Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner &
wire working by Majesta M. Children under 12 Free. gemfaire.com
| Region: Bay Area
Saturday, January 28, 2012
BELL GARDENS - Winter Wonderland. Food vendors wrist
bands, canned food drive, games and fun for the family. Time: 5
-9 p.m. Location: Los Jardines Shopping Center, Bell Gardens,
CA. bellgardens.org
CAMBRIA -Cambria Annual Art & Wine Festival January 27 - 29, 2012
Location: Downtown Cambria, Cost: $10 - 35. seecambria.com
GARDEN GROVE -
Tet Festival January 27 - 29,
2012
HOLTVILLE - Holtville Rib Cook-Off. Holtville Rib Cook-off BBQ Teams, Pie Contest and more, Holtville, Calif. holtville.net
INDIO -
Southwest Arts Festival, Jan.
27-29, 2012.Southwest Arts Festival
Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201 indiochamber.org Cost: $10 daily; $20 / 3 day pass. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: (760) 347-0676
LAKE FOREST - Snow Fest.
Annual City of Lake Forest wintertime
tradition--snow laden slopes at
Pittsford Park, 21701 Pittsford Dr. 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. lakeforestca.gov
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Times Travel Show. Cost: $8.
latimes.com
LOS ANGELES -
Golden Dragon Parade & Festival,
January 28-29, 2012.
Parade starts at 1 p.m. on Sat. Parade
route: Hill Street at Temple toward
Bernard. Right on Bernard, right on
Broadway back to Broadway & Temple, Los
Angeles, CA. Festival 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. lachinesechamber.org
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January
20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a
variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
SACRAMENTO - Pirates of
Sacramento Port, January
27-28, 2012
Held at Marriott Hotel.
piratesofsacramento.org
pirate fests
SAN FRANCISCO - ZAP Annual Zinfandel Festival, January
26-28. Zinfandel Festival is an internationally recognized
series of tastings that are the premier single-varietal
events in the world attracting an estimated 275 wineries and
10,000 attendees. San Francisco, Calif. zinfandel.org
SAN RAFAEL -Gem Faire Jan. 27 -29, 2012
Over 100 exhibitors. Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner &
wire working by Majesta M. Children under 12 Free. gemfaire.com
| Region: Bay Area
VENTURA - Celebrate 25 Years of Art/Life Magazine
Time: 4-6 pm, Ventura artist and publisher Joe Cardella at the Museum of Ventura
at free reception. Joining Cardella are Bob Chianese, MB Hanrahan, Steve Knauff, Friday Lubina, Ines Monguio, Michael Row, Lis Schwitters,
and Kevin & Patty Sullivan. Admission to all the museum galleries free during the event. To RSVP call 805-653-0323 x 7.
Location: 100 East Main Street. venturamuseum.org
Sunday January 29, 2012
CAMBRIA -Cambria Annual Art & Wine Festival January 27 - 29, 2012
Location: Downtown Cambria, Cost: $10 - 35. seecambria.com
GARDEN GROVE -
Tet Festival January 27 - 29,
2012
INDIO -
Southwest Arts Festival, Jan.
27-29, 2012.Southwest Arts Festival
Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201 indiochamber.org Cost: $10 daily; $20 / 3 day pass. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: (760) 347-0676
LOS ANGELES - Loyola Marymount University Wine Classic. Featuring more than 150 wines from 46 boutique California
wineries. Silent auction includes specialty wines and
products. Proceeds benefit LMU student scholarships. Los Angeles, CA. lmu.edu
LOS ANGELES -
Golden Dragon Parade & Festival,
January 28-29, 2012.
Parade starts at 1 p.m. on Sat. Parade
route: Hill Street at Temple toward
Bernard. Right on Bernard, right on
Broadway back to Broadway & Temple, Los
Angeles, CA. Festival 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. lachinesechamber.org
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January
20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a
variety of events and venues. visitmendocino.com
SAN PEDRO -
42nd Annual Whale Fiesta. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium celebrates marine mammals,
and the beginning of the migration of
the Pacific gray whales along Southern
California. Throughout the day Cabrillo Whalewatch
naturalists will give talks on various
marine mammals. Build a life-sized
sculpture of a pod of killer whales on
the beach, Great Duct Tape Whale
Contest, Whale Dynamics, face painting,
music, marine mammal related arts and
crafts projects for all ages, puppet
shows, a life-sized walk-through whale
and a passport contest for fabulous
prizes are featured. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free. Cabrillo Marine
Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M.
White Drive in San Pedro, CA. Call:
(310) 548-7562. cabrillomarineaquarium.org
SAN RAFAEL -Gem Faire Jan. 27 -29, 2012
Over 100 exhibitors. Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner &
wire working by Majesta M. Children under 12 Free. gemfaire.com
| Region: Bay Area
SANTA CRUZ - Cocoanut Grove Bridal Expo More than 90 booths
highlight engagement, wedding, reception, and honeymoon planning; fashion
shows, door prizes, food. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423-2053.
cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA.
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