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CULINARY EVENTS

WEEKEND FREE STREET FESTIVALS & FAIRS:

ALHAMBRA: Taste of Alhambra. Sample food from 40 restaurants, while also enjoying fine wines, brews and spirits, hand-rolled cigars and music. Time: 5 -8 p.m. Location: Downtown Alhambra on South second Street (between Main Street and Commonwealth). The event is for ages 21+ only. Tickets - 0. downtownalhambra

ANAHEIM: OC Spring Home & Garden Show, May 30 - June 1, 2014.

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. homeshowconsultants

ANTIOCH: Contra Costa County Fair, May 29 - June 1, 2014. Location: Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, Antioch, CA

AVALON: Catalina's Flying Fish Four Day Festival May 29 - June 1, 2014. catalinachamber

BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Hispanic Chamber 14th Annual Latino Food Festival & Menudo Cook-Off. Location: Bud Pavilion at Kern County Fairgrounds. Open to the Public. Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ticket: -15. 633-5495, kerncountyfair

BENBOW: Summer Arts & Music Festival, May 31-June 1, 2014. 120 performances on 4+ stages. Over 150 handmade craft and food booths, kid zone, all-media fine arts exhibit, the Generation Green tent and more. Gates open at 9:30am and entertainment begins at 10am both days. Admission is at the gate only and is priced at 5 per day or 5 for the weekend pass. Kids 12 & under are For more information 923-3368, mateel . Primary parking areas to the south of the festival along south Benbow Dr. and in the Bear Pen lot. Camping at Benbow Valley RV Park and Campground

CARMICHAEL: Carmichael Park Community Band Festival, May 31-June 1, 2014. The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association presents the annual , Carmichael Park Amphitheater. This is one of the largest community band festivals in California for over 20 years. Saturday: 12 Noon Auburn Concert Band, 1:15 p.m. Solano Winds Community Concert Band, 2:30 p.m. William Jessup University Community Wind Ensemble, 3:45 p.m. Woodland Community Band, 5 p.m. Roseville Community Concert Band, Sunday: 11 a.m. Three Note Band, 12 noon Capitol Pops Concert Band, 1 p.m. Sacramento Symphonic Winds, 2 p.m. Elk Grove Community Concert Band, 3 p.m. Sacramento Concert Band, 4 p.m. Pittsburg Community Band/ Vallejo Community Band, 5 p.m. Capital City Concert Band, 6 p.m. River City Concert Band. There will be music from 12 pm to 6 pm Saturday and from 11am to 7pm Sunday. Bring the entire family, a picnic, lawn chairs, and enjoy two lovely afternoons of music! Admission: Location: Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael, CA. svsba

DANA POINT: Dana Point Harbor Boat Show, May 29 - June 1, 2014. Event features Power & Sail, New & Used, 2014 & 2015 Models, Marine Accessories, Electronics, Fishing Gear, Apparel, Personal Watercraft and Marine Services. Admission . Hours: Sunday 10am to 5pm. Location: Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CA, danaboatshow

FELTON: Redwood Mountain Faire, May 31-June 1. Music, arts and crafts, children's activities, food and beverages. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Roaring Camp, 5355 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 5- 5, free for children. parking. 831-216-6535, redwoodmountainfaire

FOSTER CITY: Foster City Arts and Wine Festival, May 31-June 1. Art, crafts, carnival, lagoon cruises, dragon boat rides, food, wine and beer and entertainment. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Leo Ryan Park, East Hillsdale and Shell boulevards. Free admission. 650-573-7600, fostercitychamber .

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Concours d'Elegance. Annual event held in Central Park. admission. Vendors, food, bands. hbconcours

LOS ANGELES: LAWineFest, May 31-June 1. Over 500 wines, brews and spirits from around the world Main Stage Chef Demos, Mixologists, Programs & Seminars. Ticket 5. Saturday 2-6 p.m. Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Where: Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA. lawinefest

MARIN COUNTY - MT. TAMALPAIS: Planetary Dance. Join Anna Halprin and the Planetary Dance Association for the 34th Annual Planetary Dance for peace among people on Earth. Sunrise Ceremony atop Mt. Tamalpais arrive by 5:20 a.m. at the peak's parking lot, 45 minutes from Hwy 101 Stinson Beach exit. Climb to the peak takes another 15-20 minutes. Bring cash for parking fee and a flashlight. Main Event: Gather at 11 a.m. at Santos Meadow in Mt. Tamalpais State Park. People of all ages and abilities, from children to adults, are invited. Guest Artists: Anna Halprin, Billy Cauley, Jahan Khalighi, James Nixon, and others. The Planetary Dance is free, but donations are appreciated to cover costs. Potluck Celebration: Please bring healthy food (preferably organic and GMO-free) to share with others and utensils. The food should be ready to serve (fruit washed, cheese and bread sliced, etc.). Directions to Santos Meadow: Take Stinson Beach exit off Hwy 101. Follow signs to Hwy 1. Turn left at Tam Junction and follow Hwy 1 north. At road fork at park entrance, take lower (left) road toward Stinson Beach. Turn right on Muir Woods Rd., just past Pelican Inn. Look for colorful flags 1/2 mile on left. planetarydance

MENLO PARK: Sunset Magazine's Celebration Weekend, May 31-June1. Seminars on gardening, cooking, travel, recreation and home decor; hands-on projects, food tasting, beer, wine. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 31-June 1. 80 Willow Road, Menlo Park. , 8 seniors, free for ages 12 and younger. sunset /cw.

MILPITAS: Milpitas International BBQ & Festival, May 31- June 1, 2014. Over 50 artisans, wineries, food, activities, rides for the kids, bands, entertainment on two stages, vendors, and City of Milpitas 60th Anniversary Party on Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 50's Music, 50's Costume Party, Classic 50's Car Show. Time: Admission: Location: South Milipitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA. Milpitas Chamber: 262-2613, milpitaschamber

MONTEREY: Artichoke Festival, May 31-June 1. Entertainment, food, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, wine and arts and crafts. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. May 31 and 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. June 1. Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 10683 Merritt St. , children, seniors and military. 831-633-2465, artichoke-festival .

MONTROSE: Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival, May 31-June 1, 2014. 250 artists and craftsmen. display and sell their original works in this juried art show. Time: Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2200, 2300 & 2400 Blocks of Honolulu Ave in the Montrose Shopping Park Sat 10 am – 6 pm & Sun 10 am – 5 pm Free Admission & Parking Sponsored by the Montrose Shopping Park Association. 957-7186, shopmontrose

NAPA: Bottle Rock Napa Valley, May 30 - June 1, 2014. 50 day approx. Location: Napa Valley Expo, Napa, CA. bottlerocknapavalley

NEWARK: Summer Salsa Festival. Grupo Niche, Julio Bravo, Avance and N'Rumba and 7 top Bay Area DJs. Food, music, dancing and fun for the whole family. Doors open 11a.m. Tickets 5.Location: Swiss Park, 5911 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA, 507-6519. ticketon

NEWPORT BEACH: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival, May 30 - June 1, 2014. Line Up: Chaka Khan, Jazz Attack with Rick Braun, Euge Groove & Peter White Bobby Caldwell, The Sax Pack, Down to the Bone, Grace Kelly, Derek Bordeaux Group 0-110. Location: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, CA, hyattconcerts

OJAI: Art for a New Consciousness & A New Humanity, May 31-June1. Kamran Khavarani, renowned painter and architect, who has been credited with starting a new artistic movement called 'Abstract Romanticism' is featured. 5 per session. Reservations required, call 640-1142. A fundraiser for The Ojai Retreat. 640-1142, ojairetreatevents

PATTERSON: Apricot Fiesta, May 30-June 1, 2014. apricotfiesta

PLEASANTON: Goodguys Summer Get-Together. More than 2,500 hot rods, custom and classic cars and trucks, vendor exhibits, swap meet, entertainment and more. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 31 and 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 1. Alameda County Fairground, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. - 7, parking. 925-426-7600, good-guys /sgt.

REDWOOD CITY: Wildflower Walks - Throughout the Bay Area, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve. Every Saturday and Sunday through June 8, 2014. Time: 10 a.m. Where to meet: Walks start from the Bill and Jean Lane Education Center, 6 Old Stage Coach Rd, Redwood City, CA. Phone: (866) 463-3439, friendsofedgewood

ROCKLIN: Rocklin Ramble and Community Wellness Fair. Obstacle Race, KidsFest, Vendors, activities, demonstrations, entertainment and more! Bands & fun on Community Center Stage 10 a.m. Tim Williams the Piano Man, West Coast Falconry Static Show, The Professional Voice, Mad Science, Flip To It Gymnastics, Studio Martial Arts and Fusion Elite. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Johnson Springview Park, 5480 5th St., Rocklin, CA. rocklin. ca.us

SAN MATEO: San Mateo International Gem and Jewelry Show, May 30 - June 1, 2014. Admission: -8. Show Hours: Friday Noon-6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 South Delaware St., San Mateo, CA, intergem

SAN RAFAEL: Marin Home & Garden Show, May 31-June 1, 2014, worldclassshows

SANTA CLARA: Saint Clare Community Festival, May 30 - June 1, 2014. Friday Food Trucks, Tri-tip dinner Saturday evening Chicken BBQ Sunday afternoon. Carnival Rides and activities. Admission is Hours: Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.. Saturday Noon - 10 p.m. Sunday Noon - 6 p.m. Location: Saint Clare Parish, 725 Washington, Santa Clara, CA, stclareparishfestival

SAN JOSE: San Jose Greek Festival, May 30-June 1, 2014. Food, music and dancing, crafts and art displays. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 30, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. May 31 and 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. June 1. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1260 Davis St. , free for children 11 and younger. 408-246-2770, saintnicholas

SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Elks Rodeo May 29-June 1, 2014.Camp Buckaroo, Rodeo Dances, Elks Rodeo Parade, Mutton Bustin, Vino & Viddles, more. Free- . Tickets 922-6006. smelksrodeo

SANTEE: Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival, May 31 - June 1, 2014. 300 Food & Vendor Booths, 2 Stages of Live Music and Entertainment, Carnival Rides and Craft Beer Festival Saturday. Sunday features 5 brewers and 10 taps. Enjoy samples from 40 taps from regional brewers. Admission is free; Beer wrist bands -30. Time: Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Santee Trolley Square Town Center, Riverview Parkway and Town Center Parkway Santee, CA, santeestreetfair

SOLANA BEACH: Fiesta del Sol, May 31-June 1. 30 bands, vendors, foods, kids play areas, fun for all and

SUNNYVALE: Olson's Cherry Festival. Games, contests, tours, face painting, cherry tasting, cooking demonstrations and prizes. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. May 31-June 1. New Cherry Stand, 348 W. El Camino Real and Mathilda Street, Sunnyvale. Free admission. 800-738-2464, cjolsoncherries

TEMECULA: Balloon & Wine Festival, May 30-June 1, 2014. tvbwf

TEMPLETON: Paso Pinot & Paella Festival. pinotandpaella

TUSTIN: Tustin Street and Chili Cook-Off . 30th Annual event time: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Old Town Tustin. tustinca

UKIAH: Redwood Empire Fair Spring Fest, May 30 - June 1, 2014. Location: Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, Ukiah, CA, redwoodempirefair

VALLEJO: Spring Sing. St. Peter's Chapel and The Vallejo Choral Society present Spring Sing featuring The Campanelli Youth Chorus with the VCS Chamber Chorus and Vallejo Choral Society Choir. Adult , Children 7-12 - . Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: 1181 Walnut Ave, Mare Island, Vallejo, CA

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