January 2014 Events Calendar
January 1, 2014 CALIFORNIA Polar Plunges
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink in Santa Monica Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica
Events on Tuesday, January 2, 2014
PASADENA - Tournament of Roses Rose Parade.
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA.
Wednesday
Thursday
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
Friday
DEL MAR - Gem Faire, Jan 6 - 8. Over 100 exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission weekend pass Children under 12 Del Mar Fairgrounds/Bing Crosby Hall 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. gemfaire
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. / adult, child 4 to 12, free age 3 & under. Location: Pershing Square 532 South Olive Drive Los Angeles, CA. (213) 847-4968. laparks
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. Palm Springs Camelot Theatres in downtown area. Location: 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262.. the festival box office at 898-PALM. psfilmfest
SAN JOSE - Downtown Ice through Jan. 17 ??? 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. 5/ adult. 3/ youth 12 and under. Admission includes rental skates and ice time. Location: 120 S. Market St., San Jose, CA. 279-1775. sjdowntown
DEL MAR - Gem Faire, Jan 6 - 8. Over 100 exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission weekend pass Children under 12 Del Mar Fairgrounds/Bing Crosby Hall 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. gemfaire
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. 640-1390. Ojai Valley Museum 130 W. Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA 93023 640-1390
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
PALM SPRINGS - Kennel Dog Club Show, January 5 - 8???This is the largest conformation show in the country. Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA. 727-0136. jbradshaw
RIVERSIDE - Dickens Festival, January 7-8 ??? A Christmas Caro. Riverside Convention Center, 3443 Orange Street, Riverside, California. dickensfest
SAN JOSE -Silicon Valley International Auto Show, January 5 - 8??? San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA. 277-5277. Hours Thursday 10 am " 10 pm Friday 10 am " 10 pm Saturday 10 am " 10 pm Sunday* 10 am " 6 pm Admission: ; age 62+. motortrendautoshows
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. 495. Location: Santa Cruz West Harbor at Atlantic Ave. Check-in at Stagnaro's office on 7th Ave and Eaton St., Santa Cruz, CA. 979-3370. zerve
WALNUT CREEK - Downtown Walnut Creek on Ice. Ice skating through Jan. 22??? 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. 1 - 15. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA. 935-7669. iceskatewalnutcreek
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
RIVERSIDE - Dickens Festival, January 7-8 ??? A Christmas Caro. Riverside Convention Center, 3443 Orange Street, Riverside, California. dickensfest
DEL MAR - Gem Faire, Jan 6 - 8. Over 100 exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission weekend pass Children under 12 Del Mar Fairgrounds/Bing Crosby Hall 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. gemfaire
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
RIVERSIDE - Dickens Festival, January 7-8 ??? A Christmas Caro. Riverside Convention Center, 3443 Orange Street, Riverside, California. dickensfest
PALM SPRINGS - Kennel Dog Club Show, January 5 - 8???This is the largest conformation show in the country. Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA. 727-0136. jbradshaw
SAN JOSE -Silicon Valley International Auto Show, January 5 - 8??? San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA. 277-5277. Hours Thursday 10 am " 10 pm Friday 10 am " 10 pm Saturday 10 am " 10 pm Sunday* 10 am " 6 pm Admission: ; age 62+. motortrendautoshows
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. 495. Location: Santa Cruz West Harbor at Atlantic Ave. Check-in at Stagnaro's office on 7th Ave and Eaton St., Santa Cruz, CA. 979-3370. zerve
WALNUT CREEK - Downtown Walnut Creek on Ice. Ice skating through Jan. 22??? 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. 1 - 15. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA. 935-7669. iceskatewalnutcreek
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
January 11, 2011
BEN LOMOND - SC Mountains Art Center: Inspirations, January 11 - March 17???A diverse selection of Fine Art & Crafts, changing seasonally. All artwork is created by talented local artists. Ben Lomond, CA 336.3513. mountainartcenter
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
January 13, 2014
NAPA - Napa Truffle Festival January 13-16???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
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Fungus Fair, January 13 -15???Over 200 local mushrooms on display. Educational classes, art, vendors, kid's room, cooking demos. Bring in your mushrooms for identification. Santa Cruz, CA 684-2275. fungusfed
SANTA ROSA - Gem Faire, Jan 13 - 15. Over 100 exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission weekend pass Children under 12 Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. gemfaire
January 14, 2014
NAPA - Napa Truffle Festival January 13-16???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
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
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
SANTA ROSA - Gem Faire, Jan 13 - 15. Over 100 exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission weekend pass Children under 12 Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. gemfaire
January 15, 2014
NAPA - Napa Truffle Festival January 13-16???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
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
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
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
SANTA ROSA - Gem Faire, Jan 13 - 15. Over 100 exhibitors. Fri. 12pm-6pm Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission weekend pass Children under 12 Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. gemfaire
NAPA - Napa Truffle Festival January 13-16???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
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 5 -16???Contemporary international films, many with special guests attending for post-screening Q&A's. Passes: 0 Up. See more festivals. psfilmfest
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
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21. Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at , 0 or per person. sandiegorestaurantweek
Tuesday
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21. Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at , 0 or per person. sandiegorestaurantweek
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
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21. Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at , 0 or per person. sandiegorestaurantweek
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21. Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at , 0 or per person. sandiegorestaurantweek
SAN FRANCISCO - Arrival of the Sea Lions, Jan. 19 - 22??? 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
January 20, 2014
BLYTHE - Bluegrass Festival, Jan 20 - 22??? 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
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino
SAN DIEGO - Restaurant Week, January 16-21. Over 180 San Diego restaurants feature 3 course menus at , 0 or per person. sandiegorestaurantweek
SAN FRANCISCO - Arrival of the Sea Lions, Jan. 19 - 22??? 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
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino
SAN FRANCISCO - Arrival of the Sea Lions, Jan. 19 - 22??? 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
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino
January 26, 2014
BUTTE COUNTY - Snow Goose Festival, January 26 - 29 ??? snowgoosefestival
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino
SAN FRANCISCO - ZAP Annual Zinfandel Festival, January 26-28. Zinfandel Festival is an internationally recod 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
CAMBRIA -Cambria Annual Art & Wine Festival January 27 - 29 ??? Location: Downtown Cambria, - 35. seecambria
GARDEN GROVE - Tet Festival January 27 - 29 ???
INDIO - Southwest Arts Festival, Jan. 27-29???Southwest Arts Festival Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201 indiochamber daily; / 3 day pass. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: 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
SACRAMENTO - Pirates of Sacramento Port, January 27-28 ??? Held at Marriott Hotel. piratesofsacramento
SAN FRANCISCO - ZAP Annual Zinfandel Festival, January 26-28. Zinfandel Festival is an internationally recod 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
SAN RAFAEL -Gem Faire Jan. 27 -29 ??? Over 100 exhibitors. Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner & wire working by Majesta M. Children under 12 gemfaire | Region: Bay Area
January 28, 2014
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
CAMBRIA -Cambria Annual Art & Wine Festival January 27 - 29 ??? Location: Downtown Cambria, - 35. seecambria
GARDEN GROVE - Tet Festival January 27 - 29 ???
HOLTVILLE - Holtville Rib Cook-Off. Holtville Rib Cook-off BBQ Teams, Pie Contest and more, Holtville, Calif. holtville
INDIO - Southwest Arts Festival, Jan. 27-29???Southwest Arts Festival Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201 indiochamber daily; / 3 day pass. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: 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
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Times Travel Show. . latimes
LOS ANGELES - Golden Dragon Parade & Festival, January 28-29???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
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino
SACRAMENTO - Pirates of Sacramento Port, January 27-28 ??? Held at Marriott Hotel. piratesofsacramento pirate fests
SAN FRANCISCO - ZAP Annual Zinfandel Festival, January 26-28. Zinfandel Festival is an internationally recod 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
SAN RAFAEL -Gem Faire Jan. 27 -29 ??? Over 100 exhibitors. Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner & wire working by Majesta M. Children under 12 gemfaire | 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 805-653-0323 x 7. Location: 100 East Main Street. venturamuseum
MONDAY January 29, 2014
CAMBRIA -Cambria Annual Art & Wine Festival January 27 - 29 ??? Location: Downtown Cambria, - 35. seecambria
GARDEN GROVE - Tet Festival January 27 - 29 ???
INDIO - Southwest Arts Festival, Jan. 27-29???Southwest Arts Festival Location: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201 indiochamber daily; / 3 day pass. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: 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???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
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Crab and Wine Days, January 20 -29. Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines are served at a variety of events and venues. visitmendocino
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. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro, CA. 548-7562. cabrillomarineaquarium
SAN RAFAEL -Gem Faire Jan. 27 -29 ??? Over 100 exhibitors. Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner & wire working by Majesta M. Children under 12 gemfaire | 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 423-2053. cocoanutgrovesantacruz
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA.
