California Events
La Jolla Concours d'Elegance Apr.19-21, 2024 at La Jolla Cove
Friday, April 19, 2024
ANAHEIM: OC Home & Garden Show April 19-21, 2024 800 W. Katella Blvd. Anaheim, CA Free, homeshowconsultants.com | home shows
ARCATA: Humboldt International Film Festival April 18-21, 2024 Oldest run student film festival, according to event. $. hsufilmfestival.com | film
ARCATA: Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival April 18-21, 2024. Take a tour of the Arcata marsh and participate in many seminars, tours and activities. Registration: godwitdays.org | birding
BRENTWOOD: Movies in the Park with Dr. Seuss THE LORAX, 7:45 p.m. in City Park. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic dinner. Free, brentwoodca.gov
CAMBRIA: California Sculptors Symposium April 14-21, 2024. Instructors, workshops. californiasculptorssymposium.org
COSTA MESA: OC Japan Fair April 19-21, 2024 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Cosplay, tuna cutting show, popular Japanese artist/comedian performances, traditional instrument performances, games, kimono models meet and greet, and more excitement in Southern California's largest Japanese fair. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $8-10, oc-japanfair.com
DANA POINT: California Wine Festival, April 19-20, 2024, 12-4 p.m. with 12 p.m. VIP Early Entry at Sea Terrace Community Park. Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA. $65-200, californiawinefestival.com | wine
FORT BRAGG: Rhododendron Walks each Friday from March 8 to April 26, 2024, 1-3 p.m. at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Location: 18220 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA. $20, gardenbythesea.org
FRESNO: Fresno State Vintage Days Craft Faire April 19-21, 2024, 10 a.m. daily. Three days of admission-free food and fun on the beautiful Fresno State campus and you're invited! Marketplace for over 100 exhibitors specializing in handmade items including jewelry, toys, home decor, and more. Fresno State Campus, Fresno, CA. Parking relaxed in all lots, fresnostate.edu/craftsfaire/
FULLERTON: Evil Dead The Musical April 5-May 18, 2024, Fridays-Sundays at The Maverick Theater. There's a cabin in the woods where five college students accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons in a fun, entertaining musical for ages 21+. Location: 110 E. Walnut, Fullerton, CA. $20-55, mavericktheater.com or (714) 526-7070.
GARDENA: Spring Carnival, April 19-21, 2024 at Mas Fukai Park. $30 approx. Wristbands for rides, cityofgardena.org
HOLLYWOOD: Classic Film Festival April 18-21, 2024 Most Wanted: Crime & Justice in Film is the 2024 theme for this iconic film fest. $, filmfestival.tcm.com | film
HOLLYWOOD: PaleyFest iconic television festival April 12-20, 2024 at Dolby Theater. Special screenings selected for this event by the producers followed by a conversation and Q&A include The Morning Show, Young Sheldon, Loki, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Family, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and more. Location: The Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. $20-up, approx., paleyfest.org
INDIO: Coachella Festival (Music & Art Fest) April 12-14, 2024 and April 19-21, 2024 at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $499-599 plus fees, approx., coachella.com
KINGSBURG: Kingsburg Car Show April 19-20, 2024. Downtown streets are filled with beautifully restored antiques, automobiles, muscle cars, street rods, trucks, and more beginning Friday night with the car cruise down Draper Street. Dance the night away to live music. On Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. car enthusiasts of all ages can see the gleaming beauties on display. Location: 1475 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA kingsburgchamber.com
LA JOLLA: La Jolla Concours d'Elegance Friday Night VIP Party at Scripps Park. "Expedition d’Elegance: The Road to Opulent Adventure" themed gala steps back in time with a journey through the golden age of motoring, complemented by the melodies of classic jazz, the clink of elegant cocktails, and a menu inspired by the grand expeditions of yesteryear. Location: 1133 Coast Blvd. La Jolla (San Diego), CA 92037 $300, LaJollaConcours.com | concours
LANCASTER: California Poppy Festival April 19-21, 2024 at Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center. Location: 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. Cost: $9-13, poppyfestival.com
LONG BEACH: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 19-21, 2024. Billed as the 200-mph Beach Party, the street car race that began in 1974. The eastern portion of the racetrack (Turns 9, 10 and 11) will also be used April 12-13 for Round One of the 2024 Formula Drift season, and part of the circuit will be used as a running course for the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach's 6th Annual Grand Prix 5K Run on April 14. $40-up, gplb.com
MARINA DEL REY: Artisan Bead & Design Show April 19-21, 2024, 10 a.m. daily at Marina del Rey Marriott. Handcraft and jewelry design, artistic beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, and vintage items. Workshops offered daily at all skill levels. $10 admission at door, $8 advanced tickets. $20 parking, beadanddesign.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach International Boat Show April 18-21, 2024, 10 a.m. daily at Lido Marina Village. Up to 300 vessels, 60 dealers and yachts, sailboats, Duffys, foils, paddleboards and other forms of aquatic entertainment and services are represented. Both water and land exhibitions, activations and entertainment transform Lido Marina into a beautiful European coastal experience. Location: 3432 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, CA 92663 $35-200, nbibs.com
NORCO: Norco Horseweek April 19-28, 2024 with Ranch Rodeo and Extreme Bull Riding April 19-21, 2024 at George Ingalls Equestrian Center. Location: 3737 Crestview Dr., Norco, CA. norcohorseweek.com
OWENS LAKE: Owens Lake Bird Festival April 19-21, 2024. Celebrate the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens Lake during their transcontinental journey. They migrate along the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia. Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. There are six trips to choose from. $25 for most tours but prices vary, Register online at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park March 16-April 28, 2024, 6:30-10 p.m. at The Living Desert Zoo. Hundreds o illuminated lanterns showcase the wonders of wildlife from across the globe. $, livingdesert.org
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-Up Red Bluff CA April 19-21, 2024 at Tehama District Fairgrounds. Location: 670 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080 $, redbluffroundup.com | rodeos
SALINAS: Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival April 18-21, 2024 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area. Over 300 Races, Ride Zone to test out gear & Demo. There's a sports expo, kids zone and opportunities to check out new lines of sports gear. Location: 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA. Spectator $30-35, seaotterclassic.com
SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show Citrus Fair Festival April 17-21, 2024. Sign up for photography, baking and fine arts contests, among other activities the public enjoys at this annual event and tradition. Location: 689 South E Street San Bernardino, CA 92408. Free-$13, nationalorangeshow.com
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Spring Showcase April 18-25, 2024. Pac Arts presents a week-long presentation of Asian cinema to whet your appetite. $110 all access pass, pacarts.org | film
TULARE: California Antique Farm Equipment Show April 19-21, 2024 at International Agri-Center Location: 4500 South Laspina Street, Tulare, CA. $10, antiquefarmshow.org
VENTURA: Skull and Roses April 19-21, 2024 Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Ventura, CA $155-up, skullandroses.com | lineup
VINTON: Sierra Valley Grange Cowboy Poetry and Music Show April 19-20, 2024 $, sierravalleygrange.org Sierra Valley Grange Hall 92202 Highway 70 Vinton, CA | lineup
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