Sunday, November 4, 2012

BIG SUR: The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival, November 1-4, 2012. A weekend of culinary and wine events in Big Sur, combining Hiking with Stemware, wine maker dinners, a Grand Tasting with a local cookbook and wine book signings and the chance to meet some of California's best wine makers. Big Sur, Ca. bigsurfoodandwine

ESCONDIDO: Fall Renaissance Faire November 3 & 4, 2012. Free live entertainment, food courts, costumes, incredible event to relive history. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. 7. Location: Felicita County Park , 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA. goldcoastfestivals

FRESNO: Fall Home Improvement Show, November 2-4, 2012. Fresno Fall event offers a variety of cost effective options, all in a one stop shopping, stress free environment. Pick up a gift or stocking stuffer, create your own wreath, floral spray or centerpiece at the popular Make and Take Craft Corner, or talk with local contractors about a new kitchen, pool, or landscape project. Fall into savings with over 300 exhibitors. Times: Friday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5. adult, parking. Location: Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, Calif. 800-897-7899, fresnoshows

LONG BEACH: Comic & Horror Con, November 3-4, 2012. A convention celebrating comic books will include costumes, writer panels, author sessions and signings and more. Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach longbeachcomiccon

LOS GATOS: Historic Homes Tour, November 3-4, 2012. Tour 6 architecturally diverse homes, gardens and home renovations all within walking distance. Artwork for sale at three locations. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. . museumsoflosgatos

MENDOCINO: Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival, Nov. 2-11, 2012. visitmendocino

ORANGE: Boutique Noel. Chapter Center, November 1-4 2012. Free admission and parking. 124 S. Orange St., Orange, CA, alorange

PALMS SPRINGS: Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival November 1- 4, 2012. 26th Anniversary includes multiple block parties, a two-day festival and Nov. 4 parade in Palm Springs, California. The 2012 theme, "Long May It Wave!" pspride .

SANTA BARBARA: Cornerstone Concert. Celebrates a Santa Barbara Landmark building with free concert featuring David A. Gell in concert performing 20th-century of music. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State & Micheltorena Streets Santa Barbara, California 965-7419 or 687-0189, trinitysb

SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival, November 3-4, 2012 . This public event offers lectures, exhibits, sea glass displays, a "shard of the year" contest and more. . Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 3. Location: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA. 423-2053, santacruzseaglass

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Beer Week, Nov. 2-11. Hundreds of beer-centric events take place throughout the county during this 10-day festival highlighting San Diego's award-winning craft beer, breweries and pubs. sdbw

SANTA MONICA: Contemporary Crafts Market, November 2 - 4, 2012. All 250 exhibitors in this show feature made in the USA products by the participating artists. The exhibitors have undergone a rigorous screening process. Time: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. Santa Monica, CA. Admission ; children 12 and under,

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SANTA PAULA: Free First Sunday: Thirsty Flowers Teach Biology. Watch the process by which flowers absorb water through their roots and stems, and take home the colorful experiment. Demonstration 1-3 p.m. Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, California. Hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission normally but on the first Sundays of the month, general admission is always 525-3100. venturamuseum

VICTORVILLE: High Desert Home, Recreation & Lifestyle Show, November 2-4 , 2012. 28th annual home show offers consumers their best opportunity to see the latest trends and products. Around 250 exhibitors are on hand to answer questions. Time: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. . Location San Bernardino County Fairgrounds Victorville, CA. highdeserthomeshows

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