California Events
Santa Cruz Beach Clam Chowder Cook Off Feb.25-26, 2023
Sunday, February 26, 2023
BAKERSFIELD: Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 24-26, 2023, 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 93307 $10 Admission, $5 parking, bakersfieldhomeshows.com
CAMBRIA & SAN SIMEON: BlendFest on the Coast, February 23-26, 2023. The only wine event dedicated to blends, experience a taste of Paso Robles Wine Country on the beautiful California coast, hosted by Paso Wine. $50-145, pasowine.com
COSTA MESA: Gem Faire February 24-26, 2023 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 is $12, gemfaire.com
COSTA MESA: OC Home & Garden Show February 25-26, 2023. Location: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive. $free admission, $10 parking approx, TheBestHomeShow.com
EL SEGUNDO: Tapizon Brazilian Carnaval Tropi-Cali 2-6 p.m. Fusion restaurant hosts public celebration in their parking lot. Stop by to enjoy music by DJ Potira and her crowd-favorite Soundbox Truck, Brazilian-inspired food and drinks and dance performances. Location: Tapizon Restaurant, 450 Main St., El Segundo, CA 90245. Free, tapizon.com
ESPARTO: Capay Valley Almond Festival February 25-26, 2023, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Parade Feb.25, 2023. Multiple events in Esparto, Guinda, Rumsey, Brooks and Capay. espartoregionalchamber.com
FRESNO: Fresno Tattoo Expo February 25-26, 2023 at Fresno Fairgrounds. Fresno Tattoo Convention features 200+ tattooers. All ages welcome, bring the family! Get tattooed and enjoy live music, sideshow performers, vendors, food & drinks. Hosted by Central Valley Tattoo. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave. $20-30, fresnotattooexpo.com
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
INDIO: Riverside County Fair & National Date Fest February 17-26, 2023 at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Includes queen and court, date contests and foods, carnival rides, vendor booths, food and Presidents Day Parade. $15, datefest.org
LONG BEACH: Afro-Latinx Festival February 26, 2023, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). Location: Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA Free admission to this special event with reservations accepted at: molaa.org | (562) 437-1689 | more info
LOS ANGELES: cicLAvia, open streets event in The Valley (5 miles), Sherman Way Between Canoga Park & Reseda, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Big car-free event with the streets closed to motorized traffic. Free, ciclavia.org
LOS ANGELES: Dave Brubeck's "The Gates of Justice," concert at The Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Location: UCLA Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095. (310) 825-3650 $, schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
MONTEREY: East of Eden Cat Fanciers Show February 25-26, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monterey Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA 93940. $10, eoecf.org
ONTARIO: Compete Nationals February 24-26, 2023 at Ontario Convention Center. An internationally recognized martial arts competition. Location: 2000 E. Convention Way, Ontario, CA. mataction.com/CompeteKarate
PALM DESERT: Inaugural Desert Winefest, February 25-26, 2023 at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. The event raises funds for both the Family YMCA of the Desert and Desert Cancer Foundation. Hours: Saturday 1-5 p.m.; Sunday 12-4 p.m. Location: 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert, CA. $80-120 ($25 designated driver), desertwinefest.com
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week February 16-26, 2023. For details, maps, times, and to purchase tickets, see modernismweek.com
POMONA: Quinceañera Magazine Expo, 12-5 p.m. at Fairplex. Vendors from Latino Brides, Sweet Sixteen, and Prom Queens offer one-stop shopping: Photographers, Videographers, DJ's, Bands, Caterers, Cake or Bakery, Decorators, Mariachis, Jumping Balloons or Inflatables, Limo Services, Tuxedo Shops, Bridal Stores, Jewelry Stores, Choreographers, Makeup Artist, Bartending Services, Florists and more. $, fairplex.com
REDWOOD CITY: San Francisco Peninsula Camellia Society (SFPCS) Camellia Show February 25-26, 2023, at Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt, Redwood City, CA camelliasfpcs.org | camellias
RIPON: Almond Blossom Festival February 23-26, 2023. Always the last weekend of February, and the first festival of the season, the Ripon Chamber of Commerce presents a carnival, fun run, and well known community parade. Events on Feb.26 at at Mistlin Sports Park include Festival Vendor Booths, ABF Carnival and Community Stage Live Music.
RIVERSIDE: Dickens Festival February 25-26, 2023 at Main Street between University and 11th Streets. A Victorian parade, concerts, games, vendors, food booths and fun are included on one of Riverside's top cultural events all year long! Street Festival portion is free, dickensfest.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Wedding Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The International Wedding is a place where "all things weddings" can be found! We love weddings so much! The flowers, the gowns, decor, music, the planning process, linens. Location: CalExpo - Building C, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815. $15, internationalweddingfestival.com
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Bird Festival February 22-26, 2023. 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. Festival registration is $35 per person, which gains you access to many included social events. Field trips and programs are available at additional cost. Tour registration: sandiegoaudubon.org | birding
SAN FRANCISCO: Pacific Orchid Exposition February 24-26, 2023. A Legacy of Orchids San Francisco County Fair Building Hall of Flowers 1199 9th St. San Francisco, CA orchidsanfrancisco.org
SAN JOSE: San Jose Spring Show, February 25-26, 2023 at San Jose McEnery Convention Center - South Hall 435 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113. homeshowsanjose.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Comedy Fest February 23-26, 2023. Free on several shows, most are $10-up, slocomedyfestival.com
SAN RAFAEL: Artisan Bead & Design Show February 24-26, 2023, 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 25-26, 2023. $12 tasting kit, 6 tickets. beachboardwalk.com
VALLEJO: Vallejo Gem and Mineral Show, February 25-26, 2023, 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/
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