California Events
Saturday, January 28, 2023
BAKERSFIELD: Mouse Con, a fan convention for Disneyland lovers, 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
BODEGA BAY: Chowder Day in Bodega Bay, 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: $25, visitbodegabayca.com
CAMBRIA: Cambria Art & Wine Festival January 27-29, 2023 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 26-29, 2023 atPatrick Ranch Museum Chico, CA snowgoosefestival.org
COSTA MESA: Tet Festival January 27-29, 2023 celebrates Year of the Cat at Orange County Fairgrounds. Cultural Village, Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $8 + $12 parking, ocfair.com
COSTA MESA: SoCal World Guitar Show International January 28-29, 2023, 10 a.m. Buy-sell-trade event for guitars, amplifiers and other musical gear. Vendors and buyers from across the country and around the world come to buy sell and trade with each other and public attendees. Location: OC Fair & Event Center - The Hangar, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $20 general admission, ocfair.com
FRESNO: Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures, January 26-29, 2023 at Selland Arena. The ice skating show includes Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends on a wild ride to your favorite Disney destinations. Travel with Moana to the sun soaked Motunui, set off on a safari to the Pride Lands with Simba. Location: 700 M Street, Fresno, CA. $20-80, disneyonice.com
FRESNO: Pirate's Booty 5K/2 Mile Run January 28, 2023, 8:45 a.m. at Woodward Park Mountain View Shelter. Scallywags and Pirate music entertain along the course along. Dress in your best pirate garb. Run helps promote awareness of diabetes illnesses. Location: 7775 N Friant Rd. Fresno, CA $25-45, 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
INDIO: Southwest Arts Festival January 26-29, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51. $25-35, gcvcc.org
LA JOLLA: Farmer's Insurance Open January 25-28, 2023 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 28-29, 2023 at Aquarium of the Pacific. Experience live performances and demonstrations including dancers, musicians, and artists. The Aquarium will present its Glenn McIntyre Heritage Award to a member of the community. $, aquariumofpacific.org
LOS ANGELES: Uncorked - LA Wine Fest, Uncorked January 28, 2023, 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 90012. $, uncorkedwinefestivals.com
LOS ANGELES: Comedian and storyteller Gabe Mollica's Solo, off-Broadway show January 27-28, 2023, 7 p.m. at The Yard Theater. Location: 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029. Tickets $15, eventbrite.com or theyardtheater.com | entertainment
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
OAKLAND: Oakland Zoo Glowfari through Jan.29, 2023
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Lunar New Year Celebration January 28-29, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at South Coast Botanic Garden. Festive activities include Lion dancers, Fan dancing, Drummers, Martial Arts, Chinese zodiac scroll making, paper lantern decorating, Chinese paper cutting, Chinese game booths, a Chinese calligraphy artist demonstration and storytelling. Location: 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274. $15, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PETALUMA: Lumacon, January 28-29, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lucchesi Center. Cosplay, Contests, LARPing, Artists Alley, Drawing Room, Exhibitors, Food & Beverage for sale. Presented by Libraries of Petaluma. Location: 320 N McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA 94954. lumacon.net
PLEASANTON: Manufacturers RV Show January 21-29, 2023 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. RVs, Motor Homes, 5th Wheels, Trailers, Toy-Haulers and more! $20 admission, rvshow.net
SACRAMENTO: Great Train Show January 28-29, 2023. 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 28, 2023 Laguna Seca Recreation Area. Location: 1025 Monterey Salinas Highway Salinas, CA insidetrail.com | runs
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Tet Festival January 27-29, 2023 at Mira Mesa Community Park, Free, sdtet.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Zinfandel Experience ZinEx January 26-28, 2023. Location: One Market Pavillion & The Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CA. $50-up, zinfandelexperience.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Sketchfest, January 20-February 5, 2023. sfsketchfest.com
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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