May 2013 Event Calendar California

California Events May 2013

MAY 2013

Wednesday May 1, 2013

LONG BEACH May 1, 2013 Solar 101 Community Workshop. Learn what you really need to know about solar energy at this educational workshop where experts provide an overview on the basics of solar in addition to practical topics such as how much a solar system will cost, how much it can save you and how to finance or lease a solar installation. Seating is limited--register before April 30, solarexpert /solar101 or by calling 633-4400. Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Address: Rec Park Ballroom, 5001 Deukmejian Drive, Long Beach, CA 90804.

Thursday May 2, 2013

BUENA PARK - Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival

May 2-4, 2013. See: sugarplumcrafts

DAVENPORT - May 2-5, 2013 Santa Cruz Goya Windsurfing Festival.Top professional windsurfers from all over the world will come to Santa Cruz to compete in this event FREE Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 depending on conditions Waddell Creek, north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1 Davenport, CA. americanwindsurfingtour

OJAI - Ojai Storytelling Festival, May 2-5, 2013. 14th Annual Storytelling Festival returns to famed outdoor Libbey Bowl for entertainment under the beautiful Ojai skies. - up. Libbey Bowl (downtown) Ojai, CA 646-8907 ojaistoryfest

VENTURA - Ventura Music Festival, May 2-11, 2013. See: venturamusicfestival

FRIDAY MAY 3, 2013

ALPINE - Sage & Songbirds Festival, May 3-5, 2013. 16th annual Sage and Songbirds Garden Tour and Festival at Alpine's Viejas Outlets. chirp

BUENA PARK - Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival

May 2-4, 2013. See: sugarplumcrafts

COLUMBIA - Fireman's Muster, May 3-4, 2013. 54th annual muster. For Information, contact Columbia Fire Protection District (209)532-3772.

CORNING - Car Show and Shine, May 3-4, 2013.

17th Annual Corning Car Show registration takes place at Transportation Center. Car cruise, pancake breakfast and car show. corningchamber

FRESNO - Cinco De Mayo May 3-5, 2013 The Cinco de Mayo celebration is an annual event held on The Fulton Mall. Produced in partnership with Univision Television / Radio, each year the event draws huge crowds downtown. 2013 will be the 25th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. Time: Daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. downtownfresno

LAGUNA BEACH - Gate and Garden Tour highlights gardens on Lombardy Lane in south Laguna Beach in a self-guided tour event. Time: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. 5- advance purchase only! lagunabeachgardenclub /LBGC/Home.html

MARIPOSA - Mariposa Butterfly Festival, May 3-5, 2013. Mariposa Butterfly Festival Time: varies -- approx. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., MariposaButterflyFestival

SAN DIEGO - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, May 3-5, 2013. Fiery Fiesta Get Down in Old Town! Hours: May 3 - 5-10p, May 4 - 11a-10p, May 5 -11a-8p. 291.4903, fiestaoldtown

SAN LEANDRO -Cinco de Mayo Celebration! 16th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration features regional Mexican dances performed by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno and the music of Mariachi Juvenil de Hayward and Mariachi Mexicanisimo de Raymundo Coronado. Children will have a chance to make traditional Mexican arts and crafts, and light refreshments will be served. Time: 6 p.m. Sponsored by City of San Leandro, event is held at San Leandro Civic Center Plaza, 835 E. 14th, San Leandro, CA. (510) 577-3477, sanleandro

STANTON - Cinco de Mayo Celebration Friday, May 3, 2013. Time: 4-6 p.m. Stanton Community Services Center, 11822 Santa Paula Street Sponsored by the Community Engagement Advisory Council (CEAC) & The City of Stanton Contests, Raffle Prizes, Nominal fee for Food, Resource Fair, music and more! For additional information please 890-4282, stanton

VENTURA - Ventura Music Festival, May 2-11, 2013. See: venturamusicfestival

SATURDAY MAY 4, 2013 CINCO DE MAYO EVENTS

ALPINE - Sage & Songbirds Festival, May 3-5, 2013. 16th annual Sage and Songbirds Garden Tour and Festival at Alpine's Viejas Outlets. chirp

AVALON - Riviera Catalina Island Classic, May 4 - 5, 2013. Catalina Island Classic is a weekend-long Island skate invasion! Downhill skateboarding, ramp ripping and live music! catalinaislandclassic

BOONVILLE - Beer Festival. Time: 1-5 p.m. 3. avbc

BUENA PARK - Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival

May 2-4, 2013. See: sugarplumcrafts

CALABASAS-Calabasas Fine Arts Festival, May 4-5, 2013. See: calabasasartscouncil

CAPITOLA May 4, 2013 Capitola Kite Classic. Come fly a kite for fun and prizes! Spend the day at the beach with friends and family. FREE Time: 11 a.m. - 2pm Capitola Beach Capitola 475.6522 capitolasoquelchamber

CHICO-Pioneer Day Parade, Time: 11 a.m.

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CHINO - Chino Planes of Fame Air Show, May 4-5, 2013, planesoffame

CLOVERDALE -Old Time Fiddle Festival, May 4-5, 2013. Primarily a Fiddle Contest, the Cloverdale Fiddle Festival will also present musical performances in bluegrass and old time music on a separate stage. Featured on Saturday May 4: The Oak Grove String Band, Radio Ramblers, The Roustabouts, Dan Levenson & Bob Carlin and Debby McClatchy. On Sunday May 5: Dan Levenson & Bob Carlin, Debby McClatchy, the Kathy Kallick Band, and the Charlie Poole Workshop with Debby McClatchy. New this year will be contest divisions for youth and adult mandolin and guitar. Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. 3 day, 5 both days. Location: Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds, cloverdalefiddles

COLUMBIA - Fireman's Muster, May 3-4, 2013. 54th annual muster includes is free, public invited. Promenade 10 a.m., Children's Events 11 a.m. Bucket brigade 12 NOON, Hand Pumpers 1 p.m., Hose Cart race 2 p.m., Motorized Hose Wagon Competition 3 p.m., Motorized Pumpers competition 4 p.m., Firefighter Shootout 5 p.m., Tri-Tip Dinner 6 p.m. For Information, contact Columbia Fire Protection District (209)532-3772.

CORNING - Car Show and Shine, May 3-4, 2013.

17th Annual Corning Car Show registration takes place at Transportation Center. Car cruise, pancake breakfast and car show. corningchamber

CORONA -Vintage Home Tour. Offered by Corona Historic Preservation Society, this annual event includes approx. five beautiful and distinctive homes, built from 75 to 105 years ago. Time: 1 - 4 p.m. 8 pre, of. (951) 734-0977, corona-history

DEL MAR - Del Mar Heights Spring Home Tour & Soiree. The Home Tour will be held from 1 - 4 p.m., followed by the Sunset Cocktail Party beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Del Mar Plaza Ocean View Terrace. Come join this special event, followed by an evening of hors d'oeuvres, festive drinks, and a silent auction. 5 for the Home Tour, 5 for the Sunset Cocktail Party and 5 for both. delmarheightspta

FOSTER CITY - Polynesian Festival. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. fostercity

10th Annual Leo Ryan Park Bring the ‘ohana (family) and celebrate the tenth annual Polynesian Festival! You'll see Hawaiian hula dancers, Samoan sivas, Tongan kailao and the rhythmic Tahitian and Cook Islands drum dances. There will also be food and arts/ crafts booths and outrigger canoe rides. Admission is E komo mai! (welcome!)

GRASS VALLEY - Springtime in the Pines Quilt Show, May 4-5, 2013. 29th Annual show includes 300 quilts on display, vendor booths, opportunity quilt, silent auction, raffle prizes and a country store. A free shuttle will be available for transportation between buildings. Time: Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4. Admission: . Locaiton: Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, California

HEMET - Ramona, play. California's official outdoor play is in its 90th season. Dates: Apr. 20-21, 27-28, May 4-5, 2013. 2-49. Location: 27400 Raomona Bowl Rd., Hemet, CA. (951) 658-3111. ramonabowl

LAKEPORT - Heron Days. Boat tours at Lakeside County Park, Lakeport, CA. heronfestival

MARIPOSA - Mariposa Butterfly Festival, May 3-5, 2013. Mariposa Butterfly Festival Time: varies -- approx. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., MariposaButterflyFestival

MENLO PARK - May 4, 2013 Kite Day. For you receive a kite, hot dog, and soda. All ages are welcomed! Bedwell-Bayfront Park is located at Marsh Road & Bayfront Expressway. 330-2200, menlopark

MISSION VIEJO - Saturday Noon- 8 p.m. Don't miss Surf City Allstars, the only tribute band whose members have all toured with the Beach Boys. Surf City Allstars Concert at 6 p.m. Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Arts Alive & Street Painting Festival Celebrate art of the 1960s Creativity fills the Oso Viejo Park with hands-on activities, including ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, gardening tips, live entertainment and much more. Master Street Painting artists demonstrate life-size chalk pastel drawings on the pavement. Village Green at Oso Viejo Park Shuttles available from Civic Center. 830-7100, extension 5128, missionviejo

MOUNTAIN VIEW - A la Carte & Art, May 4-5, 2013. 17th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts festival with specialty pre-packaged food. Location: Castro Street - Downtown Mountain View. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free to see. pacificfinearts

PALO ALTO -Vintage Vehicles and Family Festival. Hands-on science and heritage arts educational activities, old-fashioned fun, live entertainment and much more. Vintage Vehicles and Family Festival celebrates the spirit of human technological achievement. Time: 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Location: Homer Avenue between Waverley and Bryant in Downtown Palo Alto 3 blocks South of University Avenue Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto, CA. 650-321-1004

PASADENA - Big Night Out. 16th annual event takes place at the beautiful Tudor revival estate of Dr. Carmen Puliafito & his wife, Dr. Janet Pine. Twenty exclusive dinner parties in some of the region's most distinguished and historic settings benefiting AIDS Service Center (ASC). Tickets are on sale 50 (includes Gala Reception + Dinner Party) or 25 (Gala Reception only). Contact Gabriel Solorio at 441-8495. AIDSServiceCenter

REEDLEY - Pet & Storybook Parade. All entries should be in line at 13th and F” Streets by 9:30 am. The Pet and Storybook Parade, which is sponsored by the local Y.M.C.A., Kiwanis Club, and City of Reedley's Community Services Department, includes prizes are awarded in 10 categories. reedley

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Saturday, May 4, 2013 Cinco de Mayo. Bring the whole family for an afternoon in the park and a community celebration! Live Entertainment, Pony Rides, Delicious Food. Be a part of the 8th Annual Salsa Contest! Bring your best Salsa and sign up at the event by 2 p.m. Time: 1 - 6 p.m. Location: Old Town Park, 10033 Feron Blvd. (between Hermosa and Archibald), Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 980-0465, cityofrc.us

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES - First Saturday Walk. Explore George F Canyon with an experienced nature guide on the first Saturday of each month. This popular casual walk provides a perfect introduction to the canyon and its surroundings. Meet at the George F Canyon Nature Center (GFC) at the corner of Palos Verdes Drive East and Palos Verdes Drive North. A donation per person helps support the Nature Center. Time: 1 p.m. ci.rolling-hills-estates

SAN DIEGO - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, May 3-5, 2013. Fiery Fiesta Get Down in Old Town! Hours: May 3 - 5-10p, May 4 - 11a-10p, May 5 -11a-8p. 291.4903, fiestaoldtown

SAN FRANCISCO - Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Tiem: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: Dolores Park, San Francisco, CA.

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TUSTIN - The 17th annual Old Town Tustin Promenade Home & Garden Tour includes crafts and walks. .tustinhistory /TustinPromenade.htm

VENICE Venice Garden & Home Tour is the annual self-guided tour event featuring contemporary homes and gardens by architects such as Marc Bricault, Isabelle Duvivier, John France, Michael Santa and Steven Shortridge and landscape designers such as Russ Cletta, Jay Griffith's studio, Andre Jackson and Di Zock. Time: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Rain or shine. 0 pre, 0. Neighborhood Youth Association Las Doradas Children's Center, 804 Broadway Ave., Venice. 821-1857. venicegardentour

VENTURA - Ventura Music Festival, May 2-11, 2013. See: venturamusicfestival

SUNDAY MAY 5, 2013 CINCO DE MAYO EVENTS

ALAMEDA-Alameda Antiques Faire. Held 1st Sunday, every Month. Bring the family, free admission for all children under 15 years of age with a parent. Times & prices 6 a.m.-7:30 a.m. 5; 7:30 a.m-9 a.m. ; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ; 2-3 p.m. (510) 522-7500, alamedapointantiquesfaire

ALPINE - Sage & Songbirds Festival, May 3-5, 2013. 16th annual Sage and Songbirds Garden Tour and Festival at Alpine's Viejas Outlets. chirp

ANAHEIM - Maifest and Kinderfest. Celebrate Maifest and Kinderfest in the Biergarten with the Express Band, Deutsch-Amerikanische Schulverein Südkaliforniens, Die Gemütlichen Schuhplattler, The Phoenix Club Youth Dance Group, and The Donauschwaben Dance Group. Enjoy great beer and German cuisine. Arts and Crafts, Pony Rides and a Bounce House for the Children. Special performance of: Der Löwe Lacht by and with Christof and Vadislava Altmann. Ringmaster Christofferus Wackelzahn and Ladulina. Admission is . Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: 1340 S. Sanderson, Anaheim, CA. 563-4166, thephoenixclub

APTOS Pottery & Glass Seconds Sale. Over 40 nationally known professional potters, glass artists, jewelers and other craftspeople sell seconds, experiments and overstock at reduced prices! Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Location: Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA. Phone: 332.0398 seconds-sale

AVALON - Cinco de May Festival. The annual Cinco de Mayo all day celebration in the upstairs patio at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant includes food & drink specials and Mexican karaoke. Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant, 111 Claressa Ave. 310-510-1772, catalinahotspots

AVALON - Riviera Catalina Island Classic, May 4 - 5, 2013. Catalina Island Classic is a weekend-long Island skate invasion! Downhill skateboarding, ramp ripping and live music! catalinaislandclassic

AVALON - Rugby Festival. 20th Annual Catalina Island Rugby Festival at Joe Machado Field is a Social Rugby Festival with teams from Canada, Australia, England and California. Minimum age to participate is 40 years. Catalina Island Rugby Festival. 798-5445, tomhendrix5@aol

BURLINGAME - Streets Alive! Parks Alive! Cities across San Mateo County promote healthy communities in a day of exercise, dancing, strolling, cycling, picnicking and play. Time: 9 a.m. - Noon. Location: Burlingame Farmer's Market, Park Road, between Burlingame Ave and Howard Ave. streetsalivesmc

CALABASAS-Calabasas Fine Arts Festival, May 4-5, 2013. See: calabasasartscouncil

CARLSBAD - Street Fair. One of California's largest annual street fair events includes a food court, clothing accessories, plants, household items, antiques, collectibles, and more!

CHINO - Chino Planes of Fame Air Show, May 4-5, 2013, planesoffame

CLEARLAKE - Heron Days. Boat tours at Redbud Park, Clearlake, CA. heronfestival

GRASS VALLEY - Springtime in the Pines Quilt Show, May 4-5, 2013. 29th Annual show includes 300 quilts on display, vendor booths, opportunity quilt, silent auction, raffle prizes and a country store. A free shuttle will be available for transportation between buildings. Time: Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4. Admission: . Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, California

HANFORD - Cinco De Mayo Festival at Civic Park. Contact 582-0483, hanfordchamber

HEMET - Ramona, play. California's official outdoor play is in its 90th season. Dates: Apr. 20-21, 27-28, May 4-5, 2013. 2-49. Location: 27400 Raomona Bowl Rd., Hemet, CA. (951) 658-3111. ramonabowl

LODI - Steet Faire. Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. lodichamber

LOS ANGELES - The Garden Conservancy Open Days in Los Angeles Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. per garden. (888) 842-2442.

MARIPOSA - Mariposa Butterfly Festival, May 3-5, 2013. Mariposa Butterfly Festival Time: varies -- approx. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., MariposaButterflyFestival

PISMO BEACH - Art in the Park, first Sunday May-Nov. This family-fun event features over 70 local artists and craftsmen displaying and selling their work. The art includes paintings, pottery, glasswork, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and more. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Dinosaur Caves Park along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs, Pismo Beach, CA. 704-8128, pismobeach

SAN DIEGO Rancho de los Penasquitos Town Council, Inc. Fiesta de los Penasquitos rpcouncil

SAN DIEGO - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, May 3-5, 2013. Fiery Fiesta Get Down in Old Town! Hours: May 3 - 5-10p, May 4 - 11a-10p, May 5 -11a-8p. 291.4903, fiestaoldtown

VENTURA - Ventura Music Festival, May 2-11, 2013. See: venturamusicfestival

WATSONVILLE Cinco de Mayo Celebration. A free cultural festival of traditional Mexican foods and live entertainment in historic downtown Watsonville. Family fun! FREE Date: Time: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm. Location: Plaza, Main & Peck Streets Watsonville, CA. 761.0861 cityofwatsonville

SAN DIEGO - Cinco de Mayo, May 3-5, 2013. Fiery Fiesta Get Down in Old Town ! 30th annual celebration is the spiciest weekend of the year. 3 stages with live entertainment, over 40 bands, traditional ballet folklorico dancers, Lucha Libre performances, equestrian shows, a mercado with over 100 retail and food booths, beer garden and Lowrider Lane ! Street closures in the entire Historic Old Town area with a transformation of the streets into the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border. Hours: May 3 - 5-10p, May 4 - 11a-10p, May 5 -11a-8p. 291.4903, fiestaoldtown .

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Wednesday May 8, 2013

Thursday May 9, 2013

SAN DIEGO May 9-13, 2013 Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego, The Gator By The Bay, Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival / GatorByTheBay

FRIDAY MAY 10, 2013

CORRALITOS May 10, 2013 - May 31, 2013 Full Bloom in the Garden at Roses of Yesterday & Today! Come enjoy one acre garden in bloom! Rose business established in Corralitos since 1936. FREE Date: Time: Daily, 9am - 4pm. Location: 803 Browns Valley Road Corralitos, CA. 728.1901 rosesofyesterday

SAN DIEGO - Springfest Inc., May 10-11, 2013. Springfest navajoevents

SATURDAY MAY 11, 2013

AVALON - Silent Film Benefit. Make 'em Laugh theme features four comedy short films by the silent era's greatest comedians: Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin. Live musical accompaniment on the Page organ in the Art Deco splendor of one of California's last remaining movie palaces creates the splendor of the Golden Age of film. Catalina Island Museum. 510-2414, catalinamuseum

AVALON - The Avalon Ball. 11th Annual dance offers a glimpse into a glamorous bygone era. Enjoy the ocean breezes high above the moonlit waves, admire the sea-themed medallions set into rose-colored walls under an arching fifty-foot ceiling studded with Tiffany chandeliers, or join the dancers on a 10,000 square foot circular floor as Dean Mora and his Avalon Ball Orchestra play hits from the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. 659-3326,adsla

AVALON - Catalina Island Gran Fondo. It's back and it's going to be bigger than ever. The 2nd Annual Catalina MTB Gran Fondo is a must attend event on any cyclists calendar. Breathtaking views, challenging climbs and lots of fun to be had after the ride! 55, 41 and 14 mile rides. Produced by Team Big Bear. uscup

AVALON - Aero Club Social Fly-In (weather permitting). Fly-in or take the Wildlands Express from the Avalon Plaza to the Airport in the Sky. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit with pilots from around the region and viewing amazing airplanes. 2nd Saturday of the month. 510-0954. CatalinaConservancy

GLEN ELLEN - Jack's Garden: The Story Behind the Cottage Garden Time: 10 a.m. - Noon. Cottage Gardener Jenny Randall shares Jack's Garden, The Story Behind the Cottage Garden and unraveling the layers of garden history surrounding Jack and Charmian London's cottage garden. Event includes a picnic lunch under the heritage oak tree. Location: Jack London Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA. Admission 0. Reservations 938-5216 or jacklondonpark Note: Parking fee is per car.

HILMAR - Products Of Society partnered with Avid (Advanced Via Individual Determination), a non profit organization, to bring our 3rd annual fun-filled car and truck show fundraiser event open to all makes and models. Haywire will be held at Hilmar High School, 7807 Lander Ave., Hilmar Ca 95324. Time: 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m., and is encouraged for all ages. This show is open to all make and model vehicles, bikes and motorcycles. Pre registration is only 5, of. Registration (209) 818-3295, productsofsociety

JAMESTOWN - National Train Day. Annual celebration of all things trains with lots going on in and around the roundhouse, including speeder demonstrations, equipment that is seldom seen, and the belt-driven machine shop in operation. Location: 18115 5th Ave., Jackson, CA. (209) 984-3953, railtown1897

LOS ANGELES - May 11, 2013 Silverlake Art Craft & Vintage. The market is the second Saturday of every month. Location: Micheltorena Street Elementary School, 1511 Micheltorena St., Los Angeles, CA. 323-467-0623. silverlakeartcraftvintage

PLEASANTON - Hawaiian May Day Festival, May 11-12, 2013. Hawaiian music & dance by Bay Area Music Groups and Hula Halau in the Amphitheater. Arts and crafts booths. Ono food booths. Jumpy houses and more for the children! Event t-shirts and all cash prize raffle! Time: Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm. , age 5 & under free Parking: . Location: Alameda County Fairground, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue Pleasanton, California. 355-6451, kumahulaassociation@gmail

REEDLEY - Airport Barbecue and Fly In. Activities include: A variety of static displays, delicious barbecued meal, raffle, airplane rides, guest speaker, and pilots with stories to share. Something for everyone. Location: Reedley Municipal Airport, 4557 S. Frankwood Ave., Reedley, CA. 637-4203, reedley.ca.gov

SAN DIEGO Springfest Inc., May 10-11, 2013. Springfest navajoevents

SANTA CRUZ Art & Chocolate, May 11-12, 2013. Enjoy unique paintings & sculptures for sale and sample a different chocolate at each of 12 artist's studios. Map online & at local art stores. FREE Time: 11 a.m. - 5pm Live Oak/Pleasure Point area Santa Cruz Phone: 462-9337 maggiehellmann /artandchocolate.html

SAN DIEGO - Springfest Inc., May 10-11, 2013. Springfest navajoevents

SANTA MONICA - Alt Build, May 10-11, 2013. City of Santa Monica's alternative building materials, landscaping and design expo. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, altbuildexpo

VENTURA - Ventura Music Festival, May 2-11, 2013. See: venturamusicfestival

WOODSIDE - Flower Show, May 10- 12, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Listen to live music and admire the floral designs by more than 70 amateurs and professionals. Creative and beautiful table settings in the House or the spring color in the Garden, horticultural exhibits, Flower Chat and more is in store. Tickets Member Services at 364-8300, 508. members; 5 non–members; children ages 5 through 17. filoli

SATURDAY MAY 11, 2013

HUNTINGTON BEACH - 14th annual Open Doors Home & Garden Tour. Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 5 before Apr.1, after. Self guided tour includes Waterfront Hilton Luncheon Buffet, silent auction and raffle. 235-0499, hbef4kids

PETALUMA - Great Chili Cookoff, greatchilicookoff

REDDING - Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo

SAN DIEGO Springfest Inc., May 10-11, 2013. Springfest navajoevents

SUNSET BEACH - Mother's Day Weekend Art Festival, May 11 - 12, 2013. Free event, public invited to see hundreds of art displays, vendors and food booths. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Community Center, 17222 South Pacific Ave. and along the Greenbelt, Sunset Beach, CA 90742, sunsetbeachca Sponsor questions: 335-5034

TEHACHAPI - Mothers Day Celebration Wine Walk. Limited to 200 people, participants are invited to enjoy Tehachapi's fabulous May weather as they visit 8 locations, each featuring white and red wines and appetizers. Guests enjoy live music while tasting and browsing clothes, jewelry, antiques etc. Ticket: 0 for eight tastes. Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: The Depot Museum, 101 West Tehachapi Blvd, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Email:lindacarhart@mainstreettehachapi Phone: 822-6519, mainstreettehachapi

VENTURA - Ventura Music Festival, May 2-11, 2013. See: venturamusicfestival

WOODLAKE - Lions Rodeo, May 11-12, 2013. woodlakelionsrodeo

YERMO - Bluegrass Festival, May 11-12, 2013. Held at Calico Town.

SUNDAY MAY 12, 2013

CITRUS HEIGHTS May 12, 2013 Day to Remember Bridal Show Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. . pspros

CORONADO - Coronado Historic Home Tour, The Coronado Historical Association presents their 2013 Historic Home Tour including 7 historical homes. TBD, 5-40? Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 435-7242, coronadohistory

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REDDING - Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo

STINSON BEACH - Mother's Day BBQ. Martin Griffin Preserve 50th Annual Mother's Day event at Martin Griffin Preserve is held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5 for adult, 2 child. RSVP: Reservations are required by May 5. Tickets can be purchased online at www.marinaudubon or by calling 453-2216. Location: Martin Griffin Preserve, 4800 Shoreline Highway 1, Stinson Beach, CA 94970 868-9244, egret

WOODLAKE - Lions Rodeo, May 11-12, 2013. woodlakelionsrodeo

YERMO - Bluegrass Festival, May 11-12, 2013. Held at Calico Town.

Monday May 13, 2013

CALEXICO - Mariachi Festival, May 13-18, 2013. Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico. Kick off takes place at Applebees, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities and Ticket , Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of Commerce at 357-1166. calexicochamber

REDDING - Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo

Tuesday May 14, 2013

CALEXICO - Mariachi Festival, May 13-18, 2013. Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico. Mariachi Idol takes place today at Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities and Ticket Reservations the Calexico Chamber of Commerce at 357-1166. calexicochamber

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly street fair with live entertainment, kids entertainment, and farmers market and vendor fair. Event goes from 5 to 9 p.m. (Main Street is closed between 2:30 - 10 p.m. ) surfcitynights

REDDING - Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo

Wednesday May 15, 2013

BELMONT SHORE - Stroll & Savor, May 15 & 16, 2013. Time: 5:30 - 9 p.m. belmontshore read more

CALEXICO - Mariachi Festival, May 13-18, 2013. Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico. Artesanias de Mexico, Ballet Folklorico and Danzon Group, 5 p.m. at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, Calexico, CA. Free admission. 357-1166. calexicochamber

PORTERVILLE - Porterville Fair May 15-19, 2013. Location: 2700 West Teapot Dome (Ave 128) in Porterville, CA

REDDING - Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo

Thursday, May 16, 2013

ANGELS CAMP - Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 16-19, 2013.

BELMONT SHORE - Stroll & Savor, May 15 & 16, 2013. Time: 5:30 - 9 p.m. belmontshore read more

CALEXICO - Mariachi Festival, May 13-18, 2013. Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico. Today's events include a Salsa Contest, Mariachi Centinela, Mariachi Acero del Valle. Admission is Time: 5 p.m. Location: Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, Calexico, CA. Calexico Chamber of Commerce at 357-1166. calexicochamber

MURPHYS - Classic Cruise Nights. Every 3rd Thursday, April thru September from 6pm to 9pm. Free to all! Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main St., Downtown Murphys...money raffles , local DJ "decade Music", food available...bring you classic car...spectators welcome. Phone: (209)728-9971.

NEWPORT BEACH - 16th annual Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour highlights six homes and ends with an afternoon reception hosted by Barclay Butera Interiors, lunch included. Time: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 5. 722-9473.newportharborhometour

PORTERVILLE - Porterville Fair May 15-19, 2013. Location: 2700 West Teapot Dome (Ave 128) in Porterville, CA

REDDING - Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo

VISALIA -Downtown Expo. 3rd Annual event includes Run4Cover live in concert, merchant showcase, raffle prizes & much more. Time: 5-11 p.m. downtownvisalia

Friday, May 17, 2013

ANAHEIM OC Greek Fest May 17-19, 2013 . Location: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N. Dale Street, Anaheim, CA. Phone: 827-0182, ocgreekfest ANGELS CAMP - Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 16-19, 2013.

CLEARLAKE OAKS - Catfish Derby, May 17-19, 2013. Separate divisions for adults and children; food and entertainment; a ,000 prize cash for the largest fish caught in the adult division, clearlakeoaks

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Duck-a-thon Duck Festival May 17-19, 2013, 10 a.m. daily. Free admission. Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA. duckathon

PORTERVILLE - Porterville Fair May 15-19, 2013. Location: 2700 West Teapot Dome (Ave 128) in Porterville, CA

REDDING - Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo

YUBA CITY - John Carter, concert. Celebrate tobacco-free parks with fun games and activities beginning at 5 pm. At 6 pm John Carter will give a special concert, playing many of his well-known songs. Location: Gauche Park, 421 C St., Yuba City, CA. yubacity

NEVADA CITY - Nevada City Teddy Bear Convention, May 17-18, 2013. Location: Nevada City Elks Club 518 Hwy 49N Nevada City CA 95959 Time: Fri 12AM to 4PM Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: Adult . Child under 12 , Child under 5 free (2 day Admission 2) This is a great time of year to travel to this beautiful, historic town, so bring the family. Nevada City Teddy Bear Convention is loaded with fun for the whole family. See website to save : dolls4all or (775) 348-7713 Contact: Debbie Dyer or Dorothy Drake 775-348-7713 Email: info@dolls4all

SAN CARLOS - Hometown Days Festival and Parade May 17-19, 2013 sancarloshometowndays

VISALIA -Downtown Expo. Run 4 Cover band, booths, car classics and fun. admission. downtownvisalia

YUCAIPA - Iris Fest, May 17-19, 2013. irisfest

SATURDAY MAY 18, 2013

BEVERLY HILLS - Friends of Robinson Gardens will present the 25th annual Into the Garden benefit showcasing five private gardens as well as tours of the Virginia Robinson estate in Beverly Hills. Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. . 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills. 550-2068. robinsongardens

CLEARLAKE OAKS - Catfish Derby, May 17-19, 2013. Separate divisions for adults and children; food and entertainment; a ,000 prize cash for the largest fish caught in the adult division, clearlakeoaks

BEN LOMOND Maifest. Visit Germany in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with live German music, a kids' bounce house, dancing & authentic food. Time: 3 - 10pm. Location: Tyrolean Inn, 9600 Hwy. 9 Ben Lomond 336.5188 tyroleaninn

CAMBRIA - Cambria Garden Tour. The Original Cambria Garden Tour showcases spectacular and unique gardens. Enjoy complimentary gourmet offerings from the area's top restaurants, live performances by professional and student musicians, and local artists demonstrating their talents in each of the gardens. Ticket 5 pre, of. Starts at the nursery, 9 a.m. Phone: 927-4747, cambriagardentour

CAMPBELL - Community Flea Market. Time: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. space. Location: Campbell Community Center Sports Fields, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA. 866-2146, cityofcampbell for application.

CASTROVILLE - Artichoke Festival, May 18-19, 2013. artichoke-festival

COULTERVILLE - Coyote Howl & Car Show. A parade, car show, great music and popular Coyote Howling Contest are the beginning of a day and evening of Gold Rush hospitality. The parade starts at 10 a.m., Howling Contest at 2:30 p.m. Shop local at vendor booths, and cozy up to the bar and saloon at Hotel Jeffery. Contact: Gail Tyler Northern Mariposa County History Center. Location: 10301 Highway 49, Coulterville, CA. (209) 878-3015, coultervillemuseum

DANA POINT - Doheny Blues Festival, May 18-19, 2013.

FREEPORT - Walk on the Wildside. Free outdoor festival with live animals, kids activities, tours, music, conservation booths, and more! If you'd enjoy a fun, free family-oriented day in the country with lively entertainment and up-close personal views of many wildlife species. Join Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and local partners in celebrating International Migratory Bird Day at SRCSD Bufferlands Beach Lake Preserve. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. near the town of Freeport, California, at the Beach Lake Picnic Area. fws.gov

GALT - Strawberry Festival, May 18 & 19, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Veterans Field & Galt Market Grounds Chabolla & Caroline Ave. Galt, CA galtchamber

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Duck-a-thon Duck Festival May 17-19, 2013, 10 a.m. daily. Free admission. Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA. duckathon

HUNTINGTON PARK-Huntington Park Art Festival. Tiem: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Salt Lake Park, Huntington Park, CA. huntingtonpark

LONG BEACH - Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration, May 18-19, 2013. Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. longbeachpride

LOS ALTOS - Los Altos Kiwanis Pet Parade. Hundreds of kids and their dogs, cats, birds, chickens – and even worms, participate, as well as youth groups, marching bands and dignitaries in vintage cars. Traditionally held the Saturday following Mother's Day, this free event begins on Main Street at First Street promptly at 10:00 a.m. 988-9900, losaltoskiwanis .

MARIN - Marin Living Home Tours. Presented by AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design, San Francisco and Marin Living: Home Tours is the first tour series of its kind in the Bay Area to promote a wide variety of architectural styles, neighborhoods, and residences all from the architect's point of view. The annual program provides design enthusiasts and the general public with an inside look into the world of distinctive residences in Marin and San Francisco. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5, purchase online by April 30, 2013. aiasf

MONROVIA - Monrovia Day. Celebrate the city's 127th birthday with live entertainment, Fountain to the Falls run, and a day full of fun. oldtownmonroviaca

OAKDALE-Oakdale Chocolate Festival, May 18-9, 2013. Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., oakdalechamber

OXNARD - California Strawberry Festival, May 18-19, 2013. 30th Annual festival with live entertainment, food contests, dancing, and an arts & crafts show. Location: Strawberry Meadows of College Park, Oxnard, CA. Time: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. strawberr-fest

PORTERVILLE - Porterville Fair May 15-19, 2013. Location: 2700 West Teapot Dome (Ave 128) in Porterville, CA

RED BLUFF -A Garden of Quilts, Quilt Show, May 18-19, 2013. Over 200 quilts displayed, vendors, boutique of crafts and supplies, demonstrations, food vendors, door prizes and drawings. The Sun Country Quilters Guild of Red Bluff's biennial quilt show features past guild president, Lois Milosch, who will be available both days with her quilts. A Community Service Booth invites visitors to design a quilt block to be sewn to help make a quilt for someone in need. Location: Tehama County Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff. wristband permits 2 day entry if not removed, free parking. Spouses and age 12 & under free when accompanied by paying guest. 530-528-8838, suncountryquilters

REDDING - Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo

RIVERSIDE - Vintage Home Tour and Restoration Faire. The 22nd annual event is held in May on the Saturday following Mother's Day. In addition to the opportunity to tour some of Riverside's beautiful vintage homes, the Restoration Faire features a tour of the Old Riverside Foundation's restored headquarters -- the Peter J. Weber House -- and a host of booths featuring antiques, crafts, restoration services, and salvage items for your home and garden. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets 5 presale, of tour. (951) 683-2725. oldriverside

SAN CARLOS - Hometown Days Festival and Parade May 17-19, 2013 sancarloshometowndays

SANTA CRUZ - Lawn Bowls Rodeo. Each participant will play a series of 3 eight-end pairs games with a different partner and different opponents. A very social game! Date: Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Street Santa Cruz Phone: 275.0028 sclawnbowls

SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Kickoff the Season! Enjoy special entertainment to kick off the 2013 season! Free admission. Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street Santa Cruz Phone: 423.5590 beachboardwalk

SANTA ROSA - Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival. Parade runs 10 a.m. - Noon. Surf 'N Safari is the theme of the 119th parade and festival event that celebrates local citizen Luther Burbank and his famous roses. The parade Grand Marshals are the marching Campions. The parade will start at Sonoma Avenue and E Street location and proceed north on E Street, turning left onto 4th Street and proceed west on 4th Street then south onto Mendocino Avenue where the parade will disband at 1st Street. Festival goes from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Julliard Park, Santa Rosa, Ca. roseparadefestival

SIMI VALLEY -110th Anniversary Celebration, May 18 & 19, 2013. Open house, tours, Kiwanis food truck, see the trains! Specials: Saturday, 1:00 pm, Gregg Anderson will offer a presentation about the movie and television filming history of Corriganville Park. Sunday, the Model A Club will have their cars on display. Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m. Location: Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. 581-3462, rspd

STANTON - Stanton Spring Car Show. 5, All Cars Welcome, Proceeds benefit the Stanton Community Foundation. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 7800 Katella, Stanton, CA. 890-4270, stanton

TEMECULA -Western Days, May 18-19, 2013, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Join the cast from the Temecula Gunfighters and other Old West costumed characters as they perform humorous skits and the high noon shoot out and robbery at The Bank. The weekend also includes western exhibits, music, trick ropers, calf roping demonstrations and an ICS Regional Chili Cook-off on Sunday. Winners of the Chili Cook-off will be advancing to the World Championships. Location: Old Town Temecula, California. cityoftemecula

WATSONVILLE Day on the Farm! A free day of fun, including hayrides, ice cream making, butter-churning, spinning, blacksmith demos, hay baling. Free admission. Time: 10am - 3pm. Agricultural History Museum, 2601 East Lake Ave., Hwy. 152 Watsonville, CA. 724.5898 aghistoryproject

WHITMORE - The Mountain Fair. Parade starts at 10 a.m. Car Show at 10 a.m. Poker Run at 10 a.m. BBQ at 11 a.m. Live music, Greased Pole Climb, Slack Line, Waterslide, Horseshoe Tournament, Speed Axe and Knife Throwing. Dinner Starts at 5 p.m.

SUNDAY MAY 19, 2013

ALBANY - Arts & Green Festival. Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany, CA

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ANGELS CAMP - Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 16-19, 2013.

CASTROVILLE - Artichoke Festival, May 18-19, 2013. artichoke-festival

DANA POINT - Doheny Blues Festival, May 18-19, 2013.

GALT - Strawberry Festival, May 18 & 19, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Veterans Field & Galt Market Grounds Chabolla & Caroline Ave. Galt, CA galtchamber

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Duck-a-thon Duck Festival May 17-19, 2013, 10 a.m. daily. Free admission. Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA. duckathon

LONG BEACH - Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration, May 18-19, 2013. Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. longbeachpride

OAKDALE-Oakdale Chocolate Festival, May 18-9, 2013. Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., oakdalechamber

PORTERVILLE - Porterville Fair May 15-19, 2013. Location: 2700 West Teapot Dome (Ave 128) in Porterville, CA

ROSSMOOR - The Rossmoor Woman's Club will host its rossmoorwomansclub /gardentour2013.html 10th annual Garden Tour and Outdoor Living, a self-guided tour of properties in Seal Beach. Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 1. 810-7139.

SAN CARLOS - Hometown Days Festival and Parade May 17-19, 2013 sancarloshometowndays

SAN DIEGO - San Diego Sicilian Festival. 20th Annual Sicilian Festival is free fun for families. The annual Sicilian Festival celebrates all things Sicilian in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy, including music, dance, culture and cuisine. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: India Street from Ash to Grape Streets San Diego, CA. sicilianfestival

SANTA BARBARA - Pearl Chase Society Tour of Santa Barbara Downtown Historic Adobes. TBA. 961-3938, pearlchasesociety

SOQUEL C-Dog Spring Dog Festival 12th Annual Fun for Dogs and Their People event! Features contests, games, shopping, adoptable dogs and sports demos. Bring your dog out to play and help raise money for local dogs in need. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Road Soquel, CA. 476.9065 coastaldogs

SAN DIEGO Sicilian Festival, sicilianfestival

SAN DIEGO North Park Organization of Businesses, Inc. 16th Annual North Park Festival of Arts northparkmainstreet

VALLEJO - Vallejo Jazz Society Concert 5pm Bay Theater, Vallejo, CA. 533-4593

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

BISHOP - Mule Days, May 21-26, 2013. Tri-County Fairgrounds Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA 872-4263 for tickets, or muledays

BURBANK - Grasslands, concert. Time: 8-10 p.m. Location: Viva Cantina Mexican Restaurant, 900 Riverside Drive, Burbank CA 91506 845-2425, grasslandsbluegrass

LAFAYETTE -Taste of Lafayette. 11th annual tour of Lafayette's finest dining establishments and the opportunity to sample the signature cuisine of each restaurant. Time: 5:30-9 p.m. Where: The tour begins at Lafayette Plaza (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd.) From there, ticket holders will go at their own pace to any or all of the participating restaurants . A free shuttle bus, sponsored by Diablo Foods, Inc. will loop continuously. 5. 284-7404 lafayettechamber

Wednesday May 22, 2013

BISHOP - Mule Days, May 21-26, 2013. Tri-County Fairgrounds Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA 872-4263 for tickets, or muledays

Thursday May 23, 2013

BISHOP - Mule Days, May 21-26, 2013. Tri-County Fairgrounds Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA 872-4263 for tickets, or muledays

VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays

Friday May 24, 2013

BISHOP - Mule Days, May 21-26, 2013. Tri-County Fairgrounds Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA 872-4263 for tickets, or muledays

GARDEN GROVE - Strawberry Festival, May 24-27, 2013. Memorial Weekend events is a berry fun, and Location: Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets, Garden Grove, CA strawberryfestival

SACRAMENTO - Sacramento Jazz Festival May 24-27, 2013. Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. on Front Street in Old Sacramento. Held in Old Sacramento and Convention Center area venues Hyatt Ballroom 209 L Street; Sheraton Ballroom 1230 J Street; Convention Center 13th & K St. day passes start at , sacjazz

VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays

Saturday May 25, 2013

APTOS 21st Annual Santa Cruz Blues Festival, May 25-26, 2013. Music Festival bringing you the best in Blues & American Roots music for 20 years. Fun for the entire family with food, beer & wine. Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Aptos Village Park Aptos, CA. santacruzbluesfestival

ARCATA - Kinetic Sculpture Race, May 25-27, 2013. Arcata - Ferndale, CA kineticgrandchampionship

ARNOLD Spring Peddler's Fair, May 25 & 26, 2013. The 35th Annual Peddler's Faire features over 70 booths, antiques, collectibles, hand-crafted items, gourmet foods, & vintage jewelry an more. Held over Memorial Day weekend in the beautiful mountain resort town of Arnold on Highway 4 (Ebbetts Pass,) the venue is situated amongst the pines and redwoods at the 4000' elevation. The Ebbett's Pass Volunteer Fire Dptm. serves local beers, plus there are home-made food booths, kettlekorn, and baked goodies. The Arnold Lion's Club holds an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast of ham, eggs, & pancakes both days from 8 - 11 a.m. for just . The Peddler's Fair is held from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in downtown Arnold on the park-like grounds of Bristol's Ranch House Café, 961 Highway 4, Arnold, CA. Admission is Contact: Kim or Mark: 372-8961, or email: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal ARROYO GRANDE - Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival May 25- 26, 2013. Memorial Day Weekend free Strawberry Festival includes activities and entertainment, kiddy carnival, the Strawberry Stampede; hundreds of art, craft and display booths, food and strawberry treats as well as fresh strawberries by the box! 805-473-2250, arroyograndevillage

FELTON May 25-27, 2013 32nd Annual Civil War Battles and Encampment. Visit encampments of Union & Confederate soldiers. See battles at one of the West's longest-running Civil War reenactments. Time: 9am - 6pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA. 335.4484 roaringcamp

FELTON May 25, 2013 Felton Remembers Parade and Festival. A fun-filled family day. Parade at 10 am, followed by Festival including music & food. FREE Time: 10am - 4p.M. Location: Hwy. 9, and Covered Bridge Park Felton 612.9103 feltonbusinessassociation

CONCORD -Bay Area KidFest, May 25-27, 2013, Downtown Concord. admission with a canned food

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GARDEN GROVE - Strawberry Festival & Parade May 24-27, 2013. Memorial Weekend events is a berry fun, and Location: Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets, Garden Grove, CA strawberryfestival

GRAEAGLE - Shop Hop, May 25-26, 2013. Memorial Weekend shopping event. graeaglemerchants

HERMOSA BEACH - Fiesta Hermosa, May 25-27, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free admission. Next to Hermosa Beach & Pier. Hermosa Beach, CA. fiestahermosa

MORGAN HILL -Mushroom Mardi Gras, May 25-26, 2013. Free admission event include rides, booths, vendor foods, contests, and all kinds of mushroom fun. Arts & crafts gourmet food booths cooking demonstration stage – new commercial exhibits mushroom exhibit & display live music on two stages strolling musicians & street performers beer gardens wine gardens featuring local wineries munchkinland for the kids with rides, games & kids entertainment.

REDWOOD CITY - Sequoia International Festival Carnival. Games, slides, international food, artisans, and entertainment. Time:11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Ave Redwood City, CA 245-4050, sequoiafestival

SANTA CRUZ May 25-26, 2013 Santa Cruz Longboard Club Invitational. 29th Annual event, West Coast's oldest, longest-running competitive surfing event, featuring amateur + pro surfers, 11 age groups. Location: Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point Santa Cruz, CA. 234.2278, santa-cruz-longboard-union

SIMI VALLEY - Cajun & Blues Music Festival, May 25-26, 2013. Time; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. 7; 2 kids, under age 5 Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, California, simicajun

VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays

YUCCA VALLEY - Grubstake Days. The Town of Yucca Valley celebrates with Beard Growing Contest, Grubstake 10K, 5K Run and 2K Walk on Sunday, May 26, Horseshoes Tournament and more. 369-7211, yucca-valley

Sunday May 26, 2013

ARCATA - Kinetic Sculpture Race, May 25-27, 2013. Arcata - Ferndale, CA kineticgrandchampionship

AVILA BEACH - Blues Festival. Features headliner Steve Miller Band. Gates open at noon. Held at Avila Beach Resort, Avila Beach, CA.

CONCORD -Bay Area KidFest, May 25-27, 2013, Downtown Concord. admission with a canned food

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GARDEN GROVE - Strawberry Festival, May 24-27, 2013. Memorial Weekend events is a berry fun, and Location: Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets, Garden Grove, CA strawberryfestival

HERMOSA BEACH - Fiesta Hermosa, May 25-27, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free admission. Next to Hermosa Beach & Pier. Hermosa Beach, CA. fiestahermosa

MORGAN HILL - Mushroom Mardi Gras, May 25-26, 2013. Free admission event include rides, booths, vendor foods, contests, and all kinds of mushroom fun. Arts & crafts gourmet food booths cooking demonstration stage – new commercial exhibits mushroom exhibit & display live music on two stages strolling musicians & street performers beer gardens wine gardens featuring local wineries munchkinland for the kids with rides, games & kids entertainment

SAN RAMON - Art & Wind Festival, May 26-27, 2013. 27th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts festival, two days of rockin' bands, entertainment and community celebrating. Location: San Ramon Central Park / Alcosta Blvd at Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. pacificfinearts or sanramon.ca.gov

SAUSALITO -Caledonia Street Fair May 26, 2013, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, California cityofsausalitospecialevents 289-4152

SIMI VALLEY - Cajun & Blues Music Festival, May 25- 26, 2013. Time; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. 7; 2 kids, under age 5 Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, California, simicajun

VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays

VISTA Strawberry Festival. Held in historic downtown Vista. Time: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. vistastrawberryfest

Monday May 27, 2013

ARCATA - Kinetic Sculpture Race, May 25-27, 2013. Arcata - Ferndale, CA kineticgrandchampionship

CONCORD -Bay Area KidFest, May 25-27, 2013, Downtown Concord. admission with a canned food

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HERMOSA BEACH - Fiesta Hermosa, May 25-27, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free admission. Next to Hermosa Beach & Pier. Hermosa Beach, CA. fiestahermosa

VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays

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Wednesday May 29, 2013

MCKINLEYVILLE - Pony Express Days, May 29- June 2, 2013. Pony Express Days established in 1968, is a 5 day community event that includes a Clam Chowder Cook-off, Fireman's Muster (fireman games), Pony Express Dance and Saturday's Parade down Central Avenue that rolls right into the big Family Festival in Pierson Park. On Sunday there will be Gymkhana. Wednesday May 29 - Clam Chowder Cook-off in the Activity Center in Pierson Park with amateur and professional competitors. Thursday May 30 - Fireman's Muster at the Ray's Food Place Parking Lot --cheer for your local fire departments as they compete in Fireman games. Friday May 31 Pony Express Dance at the Sapphire Palace at Blue Lake Casino. Dance to Dr. Squid and wear your best looking boots to enter the boot contest. Saturday June 1 Parade & Festival - parade runs along Central Ave at 11 a.m. Then head over to Pierson Park for a family festival from 12-4pm. Craft booths, food, beer garden, St. John & the Sinners, kid activities, horseshoe tournament and more! Sunday June 2 Gymkhana at the McKinleyville Rodeo Grounds at the Kjer Road arena 839-2449, mckinleyvillechamber

SAN DIEGO May 29-June 2, 2013 Media Heritage, Inc. dba Filmout San Diego LGBT Annual Film Festival filmoutsandiego

Thursday May 30, 2013

AVALON May 30 - June 2, 2013 Catalina's Flying Fish Four Day Festival May 30 - June 2, 2013 catalinachamber

LOS ANGELES - The Israel Conference. Technological innovators and creators, and investment experts and financiers from Israel and the U.S. present and learn about the next revolutionary developments and creations in film, TV, music, gaming, online and computer security, urban development, social media, alternative and clean energy, medicine, consumer items and music. Location: Luxe Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049. 445-5388. paula@theisraelconference . http://www.theisraelconference

PISMO BEACH - Wine, Waves & Beyond, May 30 - June 2, 2013. 4-day surf and wine event takeS place at numerous venues throughout San Luis Obispo County and include a Barrel to Barrel wine, beer, and food tasting event, a longboard surf contest and much more. 556-3306, WineWavesandBeyond

POINT ARENA - Point Arena Hog & Lamb BBQ. Time: Noon - 6. Location: Veterans Memorial Hall, Point Arena, CA. . call 882-1833

SAN BERNARDINO - National Orange Show, May 30- June 2, 2013. Fair, carnival, entertainment and more. Hours:

Thursday & Friday 2 - 10 p.m. Sat & Sun Noon – 10 p.m. Location: San Bernardino, CA at the historic Fair Grounds. Admission: , age 10 & under Carnival wristband 5. nosfestival

SAN DIEGO San Gennaro Feast May 30-June 2, 2013, sangennarofeast The Annual San Gennaro Feast is a yearly festival held in honor of the Saint, San Gennaro. The festival features ethnic food vendors, national acts, amusement rides! Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA sangennarofeast

SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Elks Rodeo May 30 - June 2, 2013. - 30 Tickets 922-6006. smelksrodeo

FRIDAY, May 31, 2013

LINCOLN - Thunder in The Valley Show & Shine, May 31-June 1, 2013. Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills and Thunder Valley Resort Casino invite owners of all 1972 and older American made or American powered vehicles to enter the show, registration is Awards, raffle, music, food and drinks, public invited. Show is a prelude to Saturday's Downtown Lincoln Classic Car Show. Location: Thunder Valley Casino (thundervalleyresort ), 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln, CA. Registration 3-6 p.m. Show 4-10 p.m. Info: rodsnrelics or Alan Taylor 916-749-7468 or Ed McVey 916-543-9113

PATTERSON - Apricot Fiesta, May 31- June 2, 2013. apricotfiesta

SAN BERNARDINO - National Orange Show, May 30- June 2, 2013. Fair, carnival, entertainment and more. Hours:

Thursday & Friday 2 - 10 p.m. Sat & Sun Noon – 10 p.m. Location: San Bernardino, CA at the historic Fair Grounds. Admission: , age 10 & under Carnival wristband 5. nosfestival

SAN DIEGO San Gennaro Feast May 30-June 2, 2013, sangennarofeast The Annual San Gennaro Feast is a yearly festival held in honor of the Saint, San Gennaro. The festival features ethnic food vendors, national acts, amusement rides! Qualhttp://www.seecalifornia /m Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA sangennarofeast

SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Elks Rodeo May 30 - June 2, 2013. - 30 Tickets 922-6006. smelksrodeo

TEMECULA - Balloon & Wine Festival, May 31 - June 2, 2013. Popular event is held at Lake Skinner County Park, 37701 Warren Rd., Winchester, CA. 965-2122

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