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ARCATA: IKMMA Marimba Festival June 2-11, 2017

BEAUMONT: Cherry Festival June 1-4, 2017.  Cherry Festival Parade Saturday  10:30 a.m. beaumontcherryfestival.org

BERKELEY: Bay Area Book Festival June 3-4, 2017 baybookfest.org Downtown Berkeley Event is held in partnership with San Francisco Chronicle | books

BIG BEAR LAKE: Fishing for 50K Trout Derby June 3-4, 2017, 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. both days. Total of 80 tagged trout, all worth cash or other prizes. bigbear.com | fishing

BISHOP: Bishop Community Band Concerts Free

BONNY DOON: Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival. Time: 1-7 p.m.  $40-up, bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com  Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival includes wine samples. Food truck vendors sell food and artists have original works you can purchase. Location: 3675 Bonny Doon Road, Bonny Doon, CA

CAMARILLO: Camarillo Community Band Summer Concerts

CARMICHAEL: Community Band Festival June 3-4, 2017 Saturday 1-7 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. This annual festival remains one of the largest community band festivals in California. Held at Carmichael Park at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion. Presented by the Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association. carmichaelpark.com

CASTROVILLE: Artichoke Festival June 3-4, 2017 at Monterey County Fairgrounds. Includes food & wine demonstrations, wine sampling, food vendors and plenty of artichokes sold

CATALINA ISLAND - TWO HARBORS: Summer Wine Festival. Time: 1-4 p.m. Two Harbors $45 approx. visitcatalinaisland.com Taking place on the beach in beautiful Two Harbors, Catalina Island, the Summer Wine Festival is one of Two Harbors most popular events.

CHICO: Micro Brew Festival 2017. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Chico Elks Lodge No.423 1705 Manzanita Avenue

COSTA MESA: Lions Club Fish Fry June 2-4, 2017 Fairview Park 2501 Placentia Ave. Costa Mesa, CA. Free admission cmnhlions.com | costamesaca.gov

CULVER CITY: Culver City Concerts

DOWNEY: St. George Greek Festival June 2-4, 2017. Location: 10846 Downey Ave. Downey, C stgeorgedowney.org | greek

ELK GROVE: Elk Grove Hot summer Nights Concerts

ENCINITAS: Annual Encinitas Wine, Spirits & Food Festival. Time: 5 -8 p.m. Encinitas Ranch Golf Course 1275 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas, CA Ticket $90-up encinitaswinefestival.com

ESCONDIDO: Goddess Fest June 2-4, 2017
Fantastic music, camping opportunities, inspirational presentations at this lifestyle event. Terra Madre Gardens, 9928 Protea Gardens Rd. Escondido, CA. $22-350, eventbrite.com

EXETER: Exeter Free Summer Concerts

FOSTER CITY: cityFEST June 3-4 2017 fostercitychamber.com
Foster City Chamber of Commerce presents the festival which launches June 2 with a Carnival and a special kick off event! The Carnival will run all weekend and the festival, including the arts & crafts booths, food vendors and live music will run Saturday & Sunday. Shell Blvd is closed from E. Hillsdale Blvd south to Balclutha and is lined with over 175 vendors! The food court with a variety of different dining options is located in the Senior Wing parking lot, and is adjacent to the Meadow. Festival glasses and tickets can be purchased at the ticket booths next to the beer and wine booths. There will be some great craft beers and excellent local wines.

GARBERVILLE: Summer Music (and Arts) Festival June 3-4, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.  Benbow State Recreation Area
$30 day | $50 weekend, mateel.org

GLENDORA: Glendora Gems June 3-4 p.m., 2017. Location: Goddard Middle School 859 E. Sierra Madre Avenue Hours: Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

GUADALUPE: Libations, A Summer Soiree. The Dunes Center hosts a fundraiser. Festive Period Attire Encouraged, Music by the Tipsy Gypsies, No-Host bar featuring local wines, beers, and 1920's-themed cocktails, Hors d' oeuvres, Live Auction Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Location: 1065 Guadalupe St Guadalupe, CA. dunescenter.org

GUERNEVILLE: Great Russian River Race. The summer season on the Russian River kicks off with our 7th annual canoe, kayak and SUP race. There is a 4-mile course for recreational paddlers and an 8-mile course for experienced paddlers and pros. Both races begin at 11 a.m. and both end at Johnson's Beach with a FREE River Race Party from Noon-4 p.m. for the community to enjoy. We'll have live music with the Cahoots, food trucks and beer, a costume contest, and an award ceremony for the racers! greatrussianriverrace.com

HOLLISTER: Portuguese Festival June 3 - 4, 2017 Queen Coronation and dance June 3 at 9 p.m. at The SDES Portuguese Hall, 695 Seventh St. Parade June 4 at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at the Hall, going East on Seventh Street, North on San Benito Street and West on fifth Street to Sacred Heart Church for the 11 a.m. mass. The mass is followed by the serving of Portuguese sopas, games and auction. A dinner and dance is held at the Hall at 6 p.m. Call (831)801-5584, downtownhollister.com

HOLLYWOOD: Dances with Films Film Festival June 1 - June 11, 2017. Location: TCL Chinese Theaters, Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA . Cost: $13-15, danceswithfilms.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Huntington Beach Concours d'Elegance June 3-4, 2017 32nd annual family car show featuring Classic and Custom Huntington Beach Central Park 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA  (714) 375-8414 hbconcours.org

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Elks Regional Chili Cookoff and Car Show June 3, 2017, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. HB Elks Lodge 7711 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA hbelks.com Free admission

IRVINE: Studio Arts Festival. Annual Studio Arts Festival is  juried, showcasing 85+ Southern California artists. Original art includes ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography, fiber and glass. Also enjoy music, art demonstrations and food, including ice cream sundaes served in handmade collectible ceramic bowls. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Irvine Fine Arts Center.  Admission and parking are free.   irvinefinearts.org, (949) 724-6880.

JURUPA VALLEY: Jurupa Valley Pro Rodeo June 2-3, 2017. The Jurupa Valley Pro Rodeo features top competitors from around the nation, competing in bullriding, broncs, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more. Free dances both nights after rodeo. Location: Rick Thompson Arena  Jurupa Valley CA  $18-up $5 parking approx. jurupavalleyprorodeo.com | rodeo

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Free Summer Concerts

LAKE ELSINORE: Just 4 Kids Fishing Derby June 3, 2017, 7:30-10:30 a.m. La Laguna Resort & Boat Launch, Lake Elsinore (951)471-1212 Free event. Prizes will be available to kids 15 and under, and local anglers will be on hand providing tips and instruction. Make sure to bring your own rod, reel and tackle! | fishing

LANCASTER: Blazing Saddles Gala & Grand Auction. Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W. Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA. lpac.org

LANCASTER: Moon Walks. Experience a magical night of nature and astronomy. Jeremy Amarant, Director of Palmdale School District's SAGE Planetarium, will take you on a journey through the mysterious night sky. Explore both heaven and earth on this guided mile-long walk through the Preserve. Weather permitting, AV Astronomy Club members offer a closer peek at the night sky through their telescopes. $2, ages 3 and under free. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, 43201 35th Street West, Lancaster, CA. cityoflancasterca.org

LINCOLN: Thunder in the Valley Show & Shine June 2-3, 2017. Hosted by Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills and Thunder Valley Casino Resort, open to all 1975 and older rodsnrelics.net Location: Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave. Lincoln, CA.

LODI: Taco Truck Cook-off. Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hale Park 209 E. Elm Lodi, CA hutchinsstreetsquare.com Free admission. You taste, you decide! Visitors can purchase tasty tacos and vote. Mariachi band, folklorico dancers, beer garden, kids art booth

LONG BEACH: Rock the Queen, music festival. Time: 2:30 p.m. Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, California $40-100 + $20 parking, queenmary.com 2017 Lineup : Royal Machines | Sugar Ray | Smash Mouth | Spin Doctors| Eve 6 With the majestic ship as the backdrop, enjoy a day of incredible Alternative Rock while seeing the entire gang of The Woody Show as they host this unforgettable day of music, food and drinks in one big fiesta party!

LOS ANGELES: Rick Derringer and The Standells in Concert. Location: Palace Theater, 630 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. Tickets $25 at the door and eventbrite.com. Derringer's only LA appearance this summer.

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Summer Concerts

LOS OLIVOS: Jazz & Olive Festival Time: 1-4 p.m.
Outstanding jazz artists In addition, there will be food and wine tastings, vendor booths, cooking demonstrations, and an amateur chef cook-off. Location: Downtown Los Olivos. Ticket: $65 approx. losolivosrotary.org | jazzandolivefestival.org

MARYSVILLE: Yuba Sutter Honor Our Youth Pow Wow June 3-4, 2017, 12-6 p.m. All Dancers and Drums Welcome Hand Drum Contest – Flute Playing Contest – All Ages Contest Dancing. Location: 442 Franklin Ave., Yuba City, CA | pow wow

McKINLEYVILLE: Pony Express Days May 31-June 4, 2017  mckinleyvillechamber

MONTEREY: La Merienda. It's a Birthday! 11:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monterey History & Art Association Memory Garden 20 Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA

MONTEREY: Castroville Artichoke Festival June 3-4, 2017. Annual Artichoke Festival is held at Monterey County Fairgrounds. It includes Food & Wine focus artichokefestival.org

NEWPORT BEACH: John Wayne Birthday Brunch and Dinner Cruises. Prices start at $69.95.  hornblower.com

NEWPORT BEACH: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival June 2-4, 2017. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 1107 Jamboree Rd. Newport Beach, CA $110-310, festivals.hyattconcerts.com Live entertainment appears on multiple stages. 30 vendors & exhibitors expected. Entertainers: The O'Jays | David Sanborn | West Coast Jam: Richard Elliot, Rick Braun & Norman Brown | Euge Groove | Foreign Affair: Michael Lington, Marc Antoine & Alex Bugnon | Lindsey Webster

NEWPORT BEACH: Collector Automobile Auction June 2-4, 2017 Newport Beach Dunes Newport Beach, CA  Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions   russosteele.com

NORCO: Horse Town Brew n Que Festival June 3, 2017. brewnquefestival.com

OAKLAND: Oakland Carnival June 3, 2017, 12-7 p.m. World music and performance arts, International Food Court, African Marketplace. Location: Mosswood Park 3612 Webster Oakland, CA Free admission oaklandcarnival.com

ORANGEVALE: Pow Wow Days Festival and Parade June 1-4, 2017, Free admission! Orangevale Community Park 7301 Filbert Ave Orangevale, CA orangevalepowwowdays.com

PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Restaurant Week June 2-11, 2017 visitgreaterpalmsprings.com Greater Palm Springs CVB  event

PARADISE: 2017 Paradise Garden Tour: "A glance at the past; a look to the future." June 3-4, 2017  Time: Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday noon-4pm Tour Hub - Paradise Guild & Norton Buffalo Hall 5704 Chapel Drive Paradise CA $20, paradisegardenclub.org | gardens

PATTERSON: Patterson Apricot Fiesta June 2-4, 2017 Downtown Plaza Circle Patterson, CA apricotfiesta.com Admission: Free

PISMO BEACH: Waves, Wine and Beyond June 2-4, 2017. June 2 Surf Movie Night at Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo | ​ June 3 Rabobank's Barrel to Barrel on the ocean front lawn at the Cliffs Resort features 40+ wineries and breweries, local cuisine, live music and silent auction | June 4 - 805 Surf Classic,  805 Classic Beach Party & Vintage VW Display with Classic Beach Party featuring free Boomer Surf Band and Shane Stoneman concert.   SeaVenture Resort Beer Garden and food trucks on site. winewavesandbeyond.com

PLEASANTON: Good Guys Summer Get Together June 3-4, 2017 Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave.
Pleasanton, CA  good-guys.com

REDDING: CityConnect 2017. 1-3 p.m. The City of Redding at City Hall, 777 Cypress Avenue. Free Make connections and get involved in your city. Food samplings from local restaurants, prizes from local businesses, face painting, balloon creations, word bead bracelets,  Meet your civic leaders  photo booth,  civic engagement dream-board, and much more. CityConnect is hosted by the City of Redding and produced by Redding LIFE. Reddinglife.org

REDLANDS: Spring Fest. Beer & Whiskey tasting at this family-friendly event. Time: 12-5 p.m. Location: Sylvan Park,
601 North University Street, Redlands, CA. Cost: $10 admission, Fees for tasting. redlandsspringfest.com

REDLANDS: Oh Baby Day! June 3, 2017.  Families with children born at Redlands Community Hospital from January 1, 2013 to June 2, 2017 are invited to celebrate "Oh Baby Day!"Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Redlands Community Hospital: 350 Terracina Blvd., Redlands, California 92373 Cost: Free. eventbrite.com 

RIVERSIDE: Unity Color Run, 9 a.m. Cost: $25, unity5k.org Location: Rancho Jurupa Park 4800 Crestmore Road Riverside, CA

SACRAMENTO: Save Mart Grand Tasting Saturday, June 3, 2017, 4-7 p.m. Cesar Chavez Park 910 I St. Sacramento, CA Ticket $52-95 approx. farmtofork.com Wineries from Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Yolo counties.  Taste of Summer, presented by Save Mart, June 3 & 4, 2017! The full weekend of festivities will celebrate the food and drinks that make our region so special. $52-95, farmtofork.com

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Black Book Fair June 2-3, 2017
The Historic Center of Oak Park, Sacramento 3-day book fair and celebration with panel discussion among four featured authors, book signings, talks by each of the featured writers, cultural, food vendors, book discussions with each writer listed in the program (80+), children's activities, poetry readings, art displays, and much more. sacramentoblackbookfair.com

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Pride June 3, 2017, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Capitol Mall
Sacramento Pride consists of a parade and festival. The parade is free and starts at 11 a.m. on 3rd and N Street and ends on 10th and N Street.  Cost $10, age 5 & under free. Location: Capitol Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets. sacramentopride.org

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Summer Pops Concerts

SAN DIEGO: Pink Boots Society 10th Anniversary Beer Festival June 3, 2017, 12-4 p.m.  Liberty Stations Ingram Plaza
2751 Dewey Rd. San Diego, CA 92106 $45-60, pinkbootssociety.org

SAN DIEGO: Foam Fest June 3, 2017, 4-10 p.m. Location: Qualcomm Stadium 9449 Friars Road San Diego, CA. sdfoamfest.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Pinot Days, 2-5 p.m. $75 approx. Bespoke at Westfield 845 Market St. San Francisco, CA pinotdays.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Street Festival, June 3-4, 2017, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. unionstreetfestival.com (srestivo.com)
In 2017, the ongoing effort to keep the Festival fresh and exciting is placing emphasis on Music, to be known as The Union Street Music Festival. In addition, the Festival will host a number of Craft Beer and Wine Sampling Gardens. Each of the gardens will include decor based on the Worlds they are in. The event includes popular Arts and Craft Exhibitors and more.

SAN FRANCISCO:  Beer Camp on Tour San Francisco: June 3, 2017, 1-5 p.m. at Pier 48 beercamp.sierranevada.com |  eventbrite.com  Admission: $55 General Admission, $75 Early Admission

SAN FRANCISCO: Beer & Music Festival Time: 7-10 p.m. Rock Star Beer production includes live music. Soma Streat Food Park 428 11th Street San Francisco, CA $35-50, sanfrancisco-beerfestival.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Omino Day in the Park June 3, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, John McClaren Park, San Francisco, CA ominoday.org

SAN JOSE: Bay Area YoYo Classic June 3, 2017, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Over 100 yo-yo competitors. Children's Discovery Museum 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA
yoyocontest.com/bayareaclassic, Free

SAN JOSE: Misa Tango featuring Juan Pablo Jofre on Bandoneon, presented by Symphony Silicon Valley June 3, 2017 at 8 p.m. and Sunday June 4, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Performing the works of Astor Piazzolla, Horacio Salgán, and Luis Bacalov. Location: The California Theater, 345 So. First Street, downtown San Jose, CA. Tickets: $45-$90 (408) 286-2600. symphonysiliconvalley.org

SAN JOSE: San Jose Greek Festival June 2-4, 2017. Held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1260 Davis St includes great food, dancing, music, entertainment, vendors and family fun. 
saintnicholas.org | greek

SAN LEANDRO: San Leandro Cherry Festival Saturday, June 3, 2017 Parade (10-11am) & Festival (11am-6pm) Downtown San Leandro The 107th Cherry Festival. Started in 1909 Address San Leandro, California Hours Sat: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. sanleandro.org

SAN LUIS OBISPO: San Luis Obispo Greek Festival June 3-4, 2017   standrewslo.org The Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo, CA comes to life with a Feast of homemade Greek dishes and pastries. | greek

SAN LUIS OBISPO: San Luis Obispo Concerts in the Plaza

SANTA CLARA: Silicon Valley Home Tour, A Tour by Architects on Saturday June 3, 2017, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. AIA Santa Clara Valley HomeTour@ aiascv.org $65-75 approx. (408) 298.0611 aiascv.org/HomeTours

SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Elks Rodeo June 1-4, 2017 Stadium events at 7 p.m. Mutton bustin', wild horse race, six Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association events, including bull riding, bronco riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, local team roping and specialty acts. Location: Elks Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria, CA. Cost: $25-up approx.  elksrec.org

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: South Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts

STOCKTON: Jazz & Wine Festival Saturday, June 2-4, 2017
Downtown Stockton Marina Ebony Boat Club Annual Jazz & Wine Festival ebonyboatclub.com Location Downtown Stockton Marina 445 W. Weber Ave. Stockton CA

SUNNYVALE: Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival, June 3-4, 2017, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. svcoc.org   More than 325 of the areas best artists and craftspeople. Wine, Margaritas, Beer served at all Beverage Booths.

SUTTER CREEK: Italian Picnic and Parade June 3-4, 2017. Established in 1881 as charitable institution for aid the Families of the Italian Miners, event includes Carnival | Wine & Olive Oil Tasting | 10 Wineries | Beer | Live Music | Dancing- | Bingo | Bocce | Spaghetti Eating Contest. FREE Admission & FREE. Location: Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 State Highway 49, Sutter Hill, CA. ItalianBenevolentSociety.com

TEMECULA Balloon & Wine Festival June 2-4, 2017.  The outdoor festival combines top bands, wine samples, balloon rides in the early morning (limited) and a festival atmosphere with vendors. Held at Lake Skinner near Temecula, CA tvbwf.com

VALLEY CENTER: VC Music Festival June 3, 2017, 1-7 p.m.
Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Rd Valley Center, CA 92082 760-749-2888 batesnutfarm.biz | vcpmusicboosters.org

VENTURA: Pirate Days Festival, June 3-4, 2017, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pirate Days Festival at Ventura Harbor Village offers free family entertainment that captivates audiences with such famous pirate re-enactors as Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook and their crews of scallywags walking along the Harbor's promenade. Pirate's Cove Marketplace includes Pirate Vendors, while Shipwreck Cove comes to life with strolling musicians,
Location: 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, CA
venturaharborvillage.com | pirates

WALNUT CREEK: Art and Wine Festival June 3-4, 2017 Heather Farm Park Walnut Creek, CA walnut-creek.com 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday Sponsored by Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce the event takes place in the park. Headliners: Erica Sunshine Lee | Andre Thierry | Neon Velvet | Zepparella | Walnut Creek Civic Arts Jazz Band | Lumberyard | Boombox | Jambalaya

WEAVERVILLE: Trinity Celtic Games Saturday June 3, 2017, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Lee Fong Park
101 Lorenz Road
Weaverville, CA 96093
$25-35 game registration | eventbrite.com | Scottish

WHITTIER: Uptown Whittier Car Show whittieruptown.org Free to see 400+ vintage and classic cars. Includes Calendar Girl Contest and Little Miss Vintage Contest

WRIGHTWOOD: Taste of the Village. Time: 12-5 p.m.
 wrightwoodchamber.org

CALIFORNIA: California Coast Grunion Run  Location: Southern to Central California beaches. Must have fishing license to catch grunion.

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