CORONA: Paul Rodgers in Concert. Located: Kids Rock FreeŽ School of Music 365 N. Main St Corona, CA 92880 O: 951-735-2440 ext 201 F: 951-735-2576Show time: 7:30 p.m. 5 GA General Admission VIP General Admission kidsrockfree

COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 13 - August 12, 2012 ocfair

DERBY ACRES: Tumbleweed Festival. Tumbleweed Festival at Tumbleweed Cafe in Derby Acres Vendors, Water Games, and more! 10am - 5pm Location: Tumbleweed Cafe, 24870 California 33, Derby Acres, CA (Fellows). 768-4655

GILROY: Gilroy Garlic, Festival July 27-29, 2012 . Gilroy Garlic Festival features food, beverages, arts & crafts and live entertainment. Held at Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy, CA, the hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. General Admission approx. prices: 7; Child ages 6-12 ; Under age 6 is Free; Senior 60+ costs 8. gilroygarlicfestival

HUNTINGTON BEACH: US Open of Surfing, July 28-August 5, 2012. This annual, free event on the beach includes free concerts, free activities and a variety of beach games and contests ranging from surfing to skateboarding. usopenofsurfing

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Classics - Car & Motorcycle, festival show. This annual event draws together some of the hottest rods and bikes in the mountains in a fun filled, free event. There will be bands throughout the day--stay for the Lake Arrowhead Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. with Martha Davis and the Motels. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 28200 Hwy 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA. Cars 0, Bikes 5, Phone: 877-625-6505 Email: CarShow@LacRods , LacRods , gavinsfoundation

LAKE COUNTY: Wine Adventure, July 28 - July 29, 2012. Music, Wine, Food & 25+ Wineries! The wines of Lake County will be served with delicious hors d'oeuvres during the Wine Adventure Weekend--the two day event featuring music, art, wine and good times. lakecountywineries

LONG BEACH: 2012 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival July 28-29, 2012. In addition to hosting one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, there will be Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances. Come join the fun, food and excitement. Time: 10 a.m.  Marine Stadium, Long Beach, CA ladragonboat

LOS ANGELES: US Open of Tennis Farmers Classic July 23-29, 2012 . Located on the UCLA campus, this is one of three tennis tournament locations in California for the US Open. 824 -1010 251. Location: UCLA, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. farmersclassic

OXNARD: Oxnard Salsa FestivalJuly 28 & 29, 2012. The event includes salsa food competitions, food vendors, arts & crafts, and plenty of dancing with spicy Salsa bands. This award-winning Festival is held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission and parking are Pets and coolers are not permitted. For Festival info 247-0197 or oxnardsalsafestival .

PLYMOUTH: Amador County Fair July 26 - 29, 2012. Phone: (209) 245-6921, Address: 18621 Sherwood St. Plymouth, CA. 95669 amadorcountyfair

REDONDO BEACH: Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier

SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 12 - 29, 2012 bigfun

SAN DIEGO: Shakespeare Festival. Outdoor stadium seating, dress warmly when attending performances. Location: Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 9-79. 23-GLOBE, TheOldGlobe

SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair July 25 - Aug 12, 2012 sonomacountyfair

VENICE: Summer Fest In Venice Beach" 4th Annual event, July 28 & 29, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. IM5 backed by Media Icon, Perez Hilton, American Idol Creator, Simon Fuller and Acclaimed Tour Director, Jamie King. See them live at 12noon Saturday, July 28, 2012 along with many other acts. 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA fx3events

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