California Events
Santa Cruz Beach Clam Chowder Cook Off Feb.24-25, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024
AVALON: 42nd Harbor Underwater Cleanup. Meet at Avalon Pleasure Pier, 1 Casino Way, and get ready to get wet. avalonharborcleanup.org
BAKERSFIELD: Bakersfield Home and Garden Show February 23-25, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. Location: Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield, CA. $ Admission, $ parking, bakersfieldhomeshows.com | home shows
BRENTWOOD: Lunar New Year Festival 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Downtown Brentwood. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Chinese Culture Club from Heritage High School. Experience the Chinese culture with vendors, activities and a Lion Dance show at 10:30 a.m. Location: Oak St., Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
CAMBRIA & SAN SIMEON: BlendFest on the Coast, February 22-25, 2024. The only wine event dedicated to blends, hosted by Paso Wine. Sunset Grand Tasting on Saturday, Feb. 24 features 40+ renowned Paso Robles wineries showcasing distinct Paso blends. Guests will enjoy spectacular wines, only surpassed by stunning Pacific Ocean views, on the Sundance Lawn of Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria. $60-155, pasowine.com
CORONA: The Fire and Ice Chili Cook-off and Craft Beer Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona, CA 92880 $50, circlecityrotarycorona.org
COSTA MESA: The Best Home Show February 24-25, 2024 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Location: 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA Pre-register for free admission, thebesthomeshow.com | home showsv
COSTA MESA: Gem Faire February 23-25, 2024 at OC Fairgrounds Fair & Event Center. Precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold, silver, minerals & more at manufacturers' prices. Nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. $7, parking $, gemfaire.com
INDIO: Riverside County Fair & National Date Fest February 16-25, 2024 at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Includes queen and court, date contests and foods, carnival rides, vendor booths, food and Presidents Day Parade. 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA 92201. $12 presale, $15 approx. datefest.org
JURUPA VALLEY: Dickens Festival February 24-25, 2024 at Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch & Museum, 4307 Briggs St., Jurupa Valley, CA. A Victorian parade, concerts, games, vendors, food booths and fun are included on one of Riverside's top cultural events all year long! dickensfest.com
KING CITY: King City Stampede February 23-24, 2024 at Rava Equestrian Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. for 21+ to enjoy the Wine & Beer Corral and boutique shopping, Mutton Busting begins at 6 p.m., and the PRCA Pro Rodeo at 7 p.m. Hand-picked food vendors and an after party Saturday night with 8 Second Ride band. This PRCA Rodeo includes Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie Down Roping, and Women's Breakaway. Location: 625 Division St., King City, CA. $15-10, kingcitystampede.com | prorodeo.com | rodeos
LAKE ELSINORE: Southern California Dance Festival 6:30 p.m. at Lakeside High School. Dance Festival for K-12, Jr. College, College, and Professional Dance Companies focuses on cutting-edge dance works, traditional, and cultural choreography showcases. Location: 32593 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA. Tickets: lebosscodance.com
LA QUINTA: La Quinta Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at La Quinta Community Park. Car Show, music, food, beer garden & family fun brought to you by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of La Qunita. Location: 77-865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, CA. Admission and parking are FREE, lqcarshow.com or playinlaquinta.com
LOS ANGELES: Reel Independent Film Festival February 21-March 2, 2024, takes place at multiple cinema locations and venues. $tickets, hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Chinatown Firecracker February 24-25, 2024, 8 a.m. One of the Largest and Oldest Lunar New Year 5K/10K, Kiddie and PAW Races at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza includes one complimentary beer at the Beer Garden for age 21+. In addition, participants and their guests will enjoy the The 46th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration in the heart of historic Chinatown with an opening ceremony filled with lion dancers and the traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers. The Firecracker festival includes vendors and booths. $, firecracker10k.org
MONTEREY: East of Eden Cat Fanciers Show February 24-25, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monterey Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA 93940. $10, eoecf.org
NOVATO: Spring Magic Show 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at City Hall. Join City of Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department for a FREE Spring Magic Show filled with wonder and amazement! 2 shows: 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. No reservations required. Location: City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue, Novato, CA. Free, novato.org/events | (415) 899-8290
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week February 15-24, 2024. For details, maps, times, and to purchase tickets, see modernismweek.com
PALM DESERT: 2024 Zoobilee Gala, Share in Wildest Dreams Saturday, February 24, 2024. 5:-9 p.m. $, livingdesert.org
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: South Coast Botanic Garden Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars in Los Angeles, select days through February 25, 2024. The limited engagement, multisensory immersive experience that holds a special connection to the stars above, brings special meaning to the holidays. $ tickets, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
POMONA: The Great Junk Hunt February 23-24, 2024 at Fairplex. Round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin' treasure. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA $8-20, fairplex.com | thegreatjunkhunt.com
RANCHO PALO VERDES: Oscar Nominated Short Film Series February 17-March 9, 2024 at Starlight Terrace Cinemas. Location: 28901 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Tickets $15-45, Additional dates: March 2 & 9, 2024 | film
REDWOOD CITY: Lunar New Year Celebration February 24, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine, celebrate The Year of the Dragon. Location: Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway St. Redwood City, CA 94063 FREE, redwoodcity.org
REDWOOD CITY: San Francisco Peninsula Camellia Society (SFPCS) Camellia Show February 24-25, 2024, at Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt, Redwood City, CA camelliasfpcs.org | camellias
RIPON: Almond Blossom Festival February 22-25, 2024. Always the last weekend of February.
REDWOOD CITY: Redwood City Lunar New Year Celebration 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine, celebrate The Year of the Rabbit at Courthouse Square. Location: 2200 Broadway St. Redwood City, CA 94063 FREE, redwoodcity.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Chinese New Year February 24-25, 2024 Downtown, San Diego 428 Third Ave (at J Street) sdcny.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Bird Festival February 21-25, 2024. The festivities take place at Marina Village Conference Center. Our field trips reach every corner of the county. Location: 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109. which gains you access to many included social events. Free-$225, sandiegoaudubon.org | birding
SAN FRANCISCO: Chinese New Year Parade February 24, 2024, 5:15 p.m. celebrates the Year of the Rabbit (hare) February 4, 2023, 5:15 - 8 p.m. Parade is free. Optional bleacher seats for fee-- seating on Kearney Street between Pine & Bush or Sutter & Post Streets. chineseparade.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Black Choreographers Festival at DMT February 24-25, 2024. Location: Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St., San Francisco, CA. $20-30, bcfhereandnow.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Kids Pet Parade at Los Rios Park. Location: 31831 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, CA. Produced by San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Assoc., register at swallowsparade.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Craft Music + Beer Fest February 24, 2024, 1 p.m. (12 p.m. early entry) at Alex Madonna Expo Center. Unlimited food and drink sample choices. Shuttles continuously from Campus Bottle, Launch & Ladder and Novo. Location: 120 Madonna Road $75-95, slocraftbeer.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Comedy Fest February 22-25, 2024. Free on several shows, most are $10-up, slocomedyfestival.com
SAN RAFAEL: Marin Arts & Crafts Show February 23-25, 2024, 10 a.m. daily. Handcraft and jewelry design, artistic beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, and vintage items. Open to the public. Location: Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave Of The Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903. $Free admission, beadanddesign.com
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off & Festival February 24-25, 2024. $15 tasting kit, 6 tickets. beachboardwalk.com
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Tattoos and Blues February 23-25, 2024 at
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
2777 Fourth Street
$25-50, santarosatattoosandblues.com
TRUCKEE: Carnival Games + Kids Glow Stick Parade, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. Join the Downhill Ski Resort for a glowstick parade kids ages 10 or younger who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on Snowbird run! Location: 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 96161 tahoedonner.com/downhill
VALLEJO: Vallejo Gem and Mineral Show, February 24-25, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Solano County Fairgrounds. Gems, geodes, fossils, beads and minerals from around the globe. Discover lapidary and stone crafts from vendors and live demonstrations. Something for everyone! Silent auction, geode cuttings, and games of chance and discovery for kids! Location: McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589. $6; Free under age 12 years, vjgems.co/
VENTURA: The Ventura Home Improvement Expo & Tiny House Showcase February 23-25, 2024 at Ventura County Fairgrounds. See the latest in home decorating, remodeling, landscaping, and tiny homes. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd, Ventura CA. $10, venturahomeshows.com | home shows
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