California Events
Saturday, January 27, 2024
ANAHEIM: NAMM January 24-28, 2024 at Anaheim Convention Center. 170+ global artists and bands across various genres. namm.org
BAKERSFIELD: Mouse Con, a fan convention for Disneyland lovers, January 27, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet Voice Actors, Animators, Artists and Exhibitors with Disney trinkets and toys. There is also many Panels with our special guests and a Classic Costume Contest. Location: Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South "P" Street Bakersfield CA, 93307. $10, mouse-con.com/bakohome.shtml | kerncountyfair.com
BEVERLY HILLS: The Manor, play January 18-February 3, 2024 at Greystone Mansion. Live re-enactment of true events surrounding the Doheny family and the history of Greystone Mansion, the scene of the original crime that inspired a fictionalized story by Katherine Bates, is presented by Theatre 40. Location: Greystone Mansion & Gardens, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. $78, beverlyhills.org
BODEGA BAY: Chowder Day in Bodega Bay January 27, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy great clam chowder and a fun time. In this walking event There are 2 tasting start times: one at 10 a.m. and a second one at 12 noon. The tasting ends at 3 p.m. You may taste chowder at each of the participating restaurants in any order you like. Location: 913 Highway One, Bodega Bay, CA. Cost: $30, visitbodegabayca.com
CAMBRIA: Cambria Art & Wine Festival January 26-28, 2024. Wine tasting, art browsing and buying, there's fundraising efforts and buzz throughout the village. Artists Faire takes place at Veterans' Hall Saturday starting at 10 a.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Kick-off party on Friday night is $45-up, CambriaArtWine.org
CHICO: Snow Goose Festival, January 25-28, 2024 atPatrick Ranch Museum Chico, CA snowgoosefestival.org
COLOMA: Gold Discovery Day. Gold was discovered on January 24, 1848. It's commemorated on the anniversary of James Marshall's momentous discovery of gold in the tailrace of Sutter's Mill. Historic demonstrations, tours, speakers, and Gold Rush music highlight this annual commemoration. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, parks.ca.gov
COSTA MESA: Socal World Guitar Show January 27-28, 2024 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Buy, sell and trade vintage guitars, accessories and collectibles. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $20 + $12 parking, ocfair.com | amigoguitarshows.com
FRESNO: Pirates of the Cure-I-bbean 5K/2 Mile Run January 27, 2024, 8:45 a.m. Woodward Park Mountain View Shelter 7775 N Friant Rd. Fresno, CA $25-45, californiaclassicevents.com | runs
INDIO: Southwest Arts Festival January 25-28, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51. $25+ $30 parking, gcvcc.org
LA JOLLA: Farmer's Insurance Open January 24-27, 2024 at Torrey Pines Golf Course. The tournament is televised internationally for four days, generates $30 million in economic impact to the City of San Diego, and contributes in excess of $3.1 million to local San Diego charities annually. Location: 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd. $, farmersinsuranceopen.com
LONG BEACH: Festival of Human Abilities January 27-28, 2024, 9 a.m. at Aquarium of the Pacific. Live performances and demonstrations including dancers, musicians, and artists with disabilities. The Aquarium presents Glenn McIntyre Heritage Award to a member of the community. $, aquariumofpacific.org
LONG BEACH: 57 Ghosts, A Theatrical Séance, 8 p.m. on the Queen Mary. Ages 16+ are invited to join Apparitionist Michael Rangel for a face to face experience with the spirited past of this historic and haunting ship. Location: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA. $100, 57ghosts.com (additional dates: Jan. 28, 2024)
LONG BEACH: Bart Hall Show January 25-28, 2024 at Long Beach Convention Center. The Original & Ultimate Outdoor Recreation Show in Southern California features boating, fishing, hunting, travel and outdoor recreation with vendors displaying the latest, greatest products and activities. Location: 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802. $20, hallshows.com
LOS ANGELES: Uncorked - LA Wine Fest, January 27, 2024, 5-9 p.m. at Union Station Los Angeles. Over 150 wines and bubblies from across the globe along with food trucks, a DJ, live band, photo booth and more! This event has two sessions. Early admission ($80) is at 5p. General admission ($65) is at 6p Location: 800 N Alameda St Los Angeles, CA. $, uncorkedwinefestivals.com
LOS ANGELES: Town Hall Comedy with Comedy Central's Pardis Parker 8 p.m. at Larchmont's Center for Yoga. Comedy Central's Mideast Minute creator and star; creator of comedic drama, Free, in development at Amazon Prime; and Uncivil co-creator in development at NBC with Universal Television and Hazy Mills Productions. Guests must take off shoes shoes upon entering yoga studio. Location: 230 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles CA. $25, pardisparker.com
LOS ANGELES: Meow Mixer Happy Hour 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Best Friends Pet Adoption Center. Family cat themed mocktails and snacks - costumes highly encouraged! Learn about cat / kitten fostering, enjoy some drinks and snacks, play some cat themed games, and meet the cuddly cats! Anyone who signs up to be a foster receives a branded prize bag full of goodies! Adoption fee is $25, and includes spay/neuter, microchip, and age appropriate vaccinations. Location: 1845 Pontius Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. bestfriends.org/ los-angeles or eventbrite.com
LOS ANGELES: South Asian AF, 8 p.m. at The Elysian. LA's largest South Asian variety show features premiere South Asian comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, musicians, storytellers, and more. Location: 1944 Riverside Dr Los Angeles, CA. Tickets $16, elysiantheater.com/ southasianafjan27
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. Free, mammothmountain.com
MONTEREY PARK: Lunar New Year Festival celebrates the Year of the Dragon January 27-28, 2024. Free admission, montereypark.ca.gov East Garvey Avenue between Garfield and Alhambra Avenues usually closed 5 p.m. on Friday until approximately 6 a.m. on Monday.
OXNARD: Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour January 27, 2024, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at The Collection at RiverPark. Exclusive merch on the Barbie Truck Tour! Truck located on Collection Blvd. between Copper Blues and Bowlero. Location: 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, CA. Free, thecollectionrp.com/ portfolio/ barbie-truck-dreamhouse-tour/
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars at South Coast Botanic Garden November 9-December 15, 2024, 5-10 p.m. Celestial, multisensory experience features out-of-this-world light sculptures. $35-65, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PASADENA: Cheeseburger Week January 21-27, 2024 (held annually in January) pasadenarestaurantweek.com
PLEASANTON: Manufacturers RV Show January 27 - February 4, 2024 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. RVs, Motor Homes, 5th Wheels, Trailers, Toy-Haulers and more! Location: 2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8, Pleasanton, CA. $20, rvshow.net
SACRAMENTO: Great Train Show January 27-28, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 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: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CA $, trainshow.com
SALINAS: Ordnance 100K | Fort Ord Trail Run January 27, 2024 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area. Location: 1025 Monterey Salinas Highway Salinas, CA insidetrail.com | runs
SAN FRANCISCO: Edwardian Ball January 26-27, 2024 at Regency Ballroom. Edwardian performances, hot bands performing both nights, Absinthe and full bar, Magic Lantern Midnight Theatre, Renegade Opera and more. Location: 1300 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109. $130-150, edwardianball.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Zinfandel Experience ZinEx Grand Tasting 12-4 p.m. at . Location: One Market Pavillion, zinfandelexperience.com
SAN JOSE: Dinosaur Adventure January 27-28, 2024 at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Prehistoric age life-sized dinosaurs and massive family fun for, children of all ages. Activities: fossil crafting, Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, riding their favorite dinosaur, and more! Location: 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA. $, the fairgrounds.org
TRUCKEE: Ski California Safety Day, 9 a.m. at Tahoe Donner Participate in Ski California Safety Day with many exciting and educational activities around the Downhill Ski Resort highlighting best practices for safe skiing. Location: 11509 Northwoods Blvd. Truckee, CA 96161. Free, tahoedonner.com
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