Thursday, January 11, 2024

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EL CENTRO: Mardi Gras King & Queen Coronation. cityofelcentro.org

MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival January 11-15, 2024. Morro Bay on the Central Coast is known for its natural beauty. This Globally Important Bird Area on the Pacific Flyway, a designated national and state estuary normally hosts more than 200 species during the festival. Morro Bay, California. morrobaybirdfestival.org

PALM SPRINGS: VillageFest, 6-10p on Palm Canyon Drive. Held in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs every Thursday, enjoy vendors with entertainment, food and shopping. villagefest.org

PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs International Film Festival January 4-15, 2024. Film showings, premiers and events in half a dozen venues throughout the city. Prices are a la carte or all inclusive passes. $15-up, psfilmfest.org | film

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024

SAN JOSE: Further Confusion January 11-15, 2024. The Millennium Edition convention features Fursuit Parade, Bay Battle, Art Show, Dance Competition, Panelists, FC Unleashed, Gaming and more. This celebration of "fur" and furry things is a one-of-a-king event. Location: San Jose Convention Center $80-up, furtherconfusion.org

SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice is a seasonal holiday rink offering skating sessions, skate rentals and holiday festivities November 17, 2023-January 15, 2024.

SANTA BARBARA: ZooLights November 15, 2023-January 14, 2024 features vibrant, lighted lantern displays of elephants and other zoo animals at Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Niņos Drive. $, sbzoo.org

SANTA MONICA: ICE November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2023-March 31, 2024

UKIAH: Holiday on Ice  December 2, 2023-January 14, 2024, open daily Next to Alex R. Thomas Plaza on School Street, this annual ice adventure is a festival of fun.

WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice December 15, 2023-January 15, 2024

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.