California Events
SANTA ROSA: Safari West's Valentine's Day Wild Jungle Love Amour Party
Saturday, February 11, 2023
BAKERSFIELD: CSUB Kinesiology Club Valentine's Run 10K, 5K February 11, 2023, 8 a.m. at CSUB Icardo Center California State University, Bakersfield. Flat, fast course on CSUB campus. Compete for hand-made, heart-shaped awards for top 3 in age group categories. Location: 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311. $25, facebook.com/valentinesrun5k10k | runs
BUENA PARK: Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival February 9-11, 2023. This is one of the largest arts and crafts festivals of its kind in Southern California. Free Admission! Location: Buena Park Downtown Mall, 8320 On The Mall, Buena Park, CA sugarplumcrafts.com
COSTA MESA: Great Train Show February 11-12, 2023 at Orange County Fairgrounds. See and experience 250 + Tables of Trains for Sale, 50+ Exhibitors from Across the Country, Huge Operating Model Train Displays, Free Workshops and Demonstrations, and Free Test Track - Test Run Your Trains at the Show Location: 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA $, trainshow.com
ESCONDIDO: For the Love of Chocolate Festival February 11, 2023, 12-5p. along Grand Avenue in and out of participating tasting locations. Stroll some 20 designated restaurants, shops and spas while sampling chocolate paired with local fine wines & craft beers. Plus, 2nd Saturday, Escondido Arts & Culture with Pop Up Artists and Esco Alley Art to enjoy. $35-55, downtownescondido.com | chocolate
FOLSOM: Owl Be Your Valentine February 11-12, 2023 at Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. folsom.ca.us | zoo Valentines
FRESNO: Scout Strong 5K Run February 11, 2023, 9 a.m. at Woodward Park Mountain View Shelter. After the run participants can eat BBQ Hot Dogs and S'more bars. Sponsor Sequoia Council, Boy Scouts of America, wants to motivate all ages of participants and young Scouts, offering a special challenge course for ages 6-11 years. Location: 7775 N Friant Rd. Fresno, CA. $25-40, californiaclassicevents.com | runs
FULLERTON: Misery, play, January 20-February 26, 2023 at Maverick Theater. Stage adaptation of Stephen King's thrilling novel. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6 p.m. Location: The Maverick Theater, 110 E. Walnut, Fullerton, CA 92832. Tickets: $30 general admission, and $15 for students with ID (not appropriate for ages 13 and under), mavericktheater.com or (714) 526-7070 | entertainment
FUNNER: Penn & Teller, magic show, 8 p.m. at Harrah's Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Funner, CA 92082. $39-99, harrahssocal.com
HIGHLAND: Tower of Power Tower concert, 7 p.m. at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel. Performing since 1968, the R&B and funk band began in Oakland. Location: 777 San Manuel Blvd. Highland, CA 92346. $30+, yaamava.com
HOLTVILLE: Carrot Festival themed Carrotopia takes place on February 8-12, 2023. Annual festival includes carrot cooking contests, Parade, music, a carnival, street fair and all things Carrot.
INDIAN WELLS: Dr. George Charity Car Show, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Annual Car Show welcomes 1,100 stunning vehicles on the grass. Family fun featuring food, music, vendors, trophies, auction and raffle. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Desert Cancer Foundation. Rain or shine. No pets, alcohol or golf carts. Location: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78200 Miles Avenue (at Washington Street) Indian Wells, 92210. palmspringscruisinassociation.com
IRVINE: Super Bowl 5K, The Heart Run 5K, The Half Crazy Half Marathon. February 11, 2023 at Jeffrey Trail Middle School. Super Bowl or Valentine's themed attire encouraged. Location: 155 Visions Irvine, CA . $36-70, runsignup.com | runs
LONG BEACH: Valentine's Celebration Cruise, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Harbor Breeze Cruises. Dine while cruising Long Beach harbor and bay aboard Luxury Yacht Sir Winston. Live jazz music, seat assigned dinner with Herb Crusted Sirloin carving station and Grilled Salmon entree, dessert and a complimentary glass of champagne included. Alcoholic beverages in full bar available for purchase. Location: Dock #2 in Rainbow Harbor Marina next to Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802. $150-175, tickets.harbor-cruises.com
LONG BEACH: Cupid Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon February 11, 2023, 7:30 a.m. at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. It's time for the Cupid Dash fun run which is clock timed. Location :Beach at 54th Place & Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA $25.99-39.99, abetterworldrunning.com| runs
LOS ALAMITOS: Agnes of God, play, February 3-12, 2023. Unnamed Theatre Company produces & brings a classic by John Pielmeier to Bold Theater in Los Alamitos. Tickets: $25-30, boldtheatre.org/tickets/
LOS ALTOS: Downtown Los Altos Valentine's Choco-Stroll, 1-3 p.m. 14-15 chocolatiers sell their sweets. No admission or reservation required, downtownlosaltos.org | chocolate
LOS ANGELES: Conscious Life Expo February 10-13, 2023 at LAX Hilton Hotel. Features best-selling authors, transformational leaders, energy workers, and visionaries to explore advancements in science, UFO disclosures, spirituality and healthy lifestyles through 200 workshops, panels, organic food courts and more. Location: 5711 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles 90045. $tickets: consciouslifeexpo.com or phone (800) 367-5777
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: Woolly's Dance Party, 3:45-4:30 p.m. starts at Ski & Snowboard School for music, a dance party through The Village Plaza. Join Woolly and friends from the must-attend kids event for all ages. Location: 6201 Minaret Road, CA 93546. Free, mammothmountain.com
MARTINEZ: Wine & Chocolate Stroll February 11, 2023, 1-4 p.m. Downtown Martinez, Main Street Plaza. $40, mainstreetmartinez.org | chocolate
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: Disco Tubing with Lights, Laser and Live Music acts 5-8 p.m. on February 4, 11, 17, 18 & 24, 2023, at Palisades Tahoe. $, palisadestahoe.com
OAKLAND: Sunset R&B Valentine's Cruise, 3-6 p.m. boarding at Jack London Square. Double decker yacht with entertainment, beverages and food. Cruise travels under SF Bay Bridge. Two Bars, two outdoor decks, a VIP section, a large dance floor, and a state of the art sound system. Location: 1 Broadway St., Oakland, CA. $35-360, baycelebrations.com
PALM SPRINGS: Tour de Palm Springs February 11, 2023, 6:15 a.m. in Downtown Palm Springs. Up to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries, plus 20+ band concerts in one of the largest charity bike rides in the country in beautiful Palm Springs! Location: 134 E. Tahquitz (South Palm Canyon Drive between Tahquitz and Baristo) Palm Springs, CA $Free-$100, tourdepalmsprings.com | runs
PASADENA: Antiquarian Book Fair February 10-12, 2023 at Pasadena Convention Center. Over 90 quality exhibitors will offer for sale a wide variety of Antiquarian, Rare and First Edition Books, Prints, Posters, Vintage. Location: 300 East Green St., Pasadena, CA California. $10-25, abaa.org
RANCHO MIRAGE: Air Supply, concert, 7 p.m. at Aqua Caliente Casino, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. $40-125, aguacalientecasinos.com
SACRAMENTO: Valentine 4M, 1.8M Run/Walk Race for Justice Feb 11, 2023, 8 a.m. at Country Club Plaza Mall Back Parking Lot. 20 years strong, the kid, stroller and canine-friendly Valentine Run/Walk encourages participants to wear hearts to compete for best dressed awards and to show their love of the Valentine Run/Walk. Location: 2310 Watt Avenue Sacramento, CA. $20-50, valentine.run | runs
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Beer Week February 10-19, 2023. sfbeerweek.org
SANTA ROSA: Valentine's Day Wild Jungle Love Amour Party! February 11-12, 2023, 12-5 p.m. at Safari West. Adult Romantic Safari Tours cost: $175 Per Person. Food, appetizers, dessert, and a titillating, fun discussion on the ins and outs of animal courtship, followed by a Safari Amour Tour encountering giraffes, rhinoceros, wildebeest, cape buffalos, zebras and more! (707) 566-3667 or email Reservations@safariwest.com | valentine
SANTA ROSA: Paws for Love, Gala February 11, 2023 at Finley Community Center Auditorium 2060 West College Avenue at Stony Point Santa Rosa, CA. Tickets $50 pre, $60 door pawsforlove.info
VALLEJO: The Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival February 10-12, 2023. Guided tours to San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Address: Mare Island, California. sfbayflywayfestival.com
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