California Events
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 12, 2024. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26, theflowerfields
IMPERIAL: California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta March 1-10, 2024 Helm Brothers Carnival, wrist bands available. Heritage Racing Series and Bands. Location: 200 East Second Street Imperial, CA 92251. $10 admission approx, $5 parking, ivfairgrounds.com
INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open Tennis March 3-17, 2024. Indian Wells Tennis Garden 78-200 Miles Avenue Indian Wells, CA 92210 $Free-up, bnpparibasopen.com
ORANGE COUNTY: Orange County Restaurant Week, March 3-9, 2024. ocrestaurantweek.com
Past events
CATHEDRAL CITY: Cathedral City LGBT Days March 3-5, 2023. LGBT Days' Bed Race is March 5. Downtown Cathedral City, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Prizes for winners. Cathedral City Fire Department & Cathedral City Police Department. cathedralcitylgbtdays.com | pride
CHOWCHILLA: Western Stampede Stampede Roping March 4-5, 2023
Stampede Barrel Race March 11-12, 2023
chowchillafair.org
CONCORD: Walnut Creek Artisan Bead & Design Show March 3-5, 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: Crowne Plaza, 2355 North Main St, Walnut Creek Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA 94520. $8-10, beadanddesign.com
CORONA DEL MAR: Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show March 4-5, 2023 at Sherman Library & Gardens. Presented by The Ikebana Sangetsu West Coast and Ikebana Lessons Groups. Location: 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 $, thesherman.org
COSTA MESA: Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel Show March 2-5, 2023 at OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. $15, sportfishingfestival.com
COSTA MESA: Shen Yun, February 28-March 5, 2023 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands. Location: 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Tickets: $90-220, shenyun.com
DEL MAR: Gem Faire March 3-5, 2023 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA $7 admission, gemfaire.com
FRESNO:
Rogue Festival March 3-11, 2023. Rogue Festival Performances in Fresno's Tower District,
Fresno, CA
fresnoroguefestival.com
IMPERIAL: California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta March 3-12, 2023. Get your kicks on Route 86 with Helm Brothers Carnival, wrist bands available. Heritage Racing Series and Bands: Corazon de Mana Mar.5; Elroy Mar.8; The DooWah Riders Mar.11; Mar.12; Capitol '64 Mar.4; Brandon Fear-Qui-Jay Mar.6 ; Miller Time-Tribute to Steve Miller Mar.9; Fast Times 80s Concert Experience Mar.11; Pure Majik Mar.12; Stiletto-A Rock Tribute Mar.4; Tribute to Luke Bryan Mar.7; Abba Fab Mar.10; Valley Jazz Mar.12. Location: 200 East Second Street Imperial, CA 92251. $10 admission approx, $5 parking, ivfairgrounds.com
INGLEWOOD: Rolling Loud Cali music festival, March 3-5, 2023 at Hollywood Park next to Sofi Stadium Location: 1011 Stadium Drive Inglewood, CA Three day passes start at $329 and VIP options can cost over $1000, rollingloud.com/cali2023 | lineup
JULIAN: Julian Daffodil Show March 3-5, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Julian Town Hall. Free, visitjulian.com or facebook.com/ Julian-Daffodils- 1553863608197877/ | daffodils
LIVERMORE: Pacific Regional Daffodil Show March 4-5, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. co-hosted by Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane | daffodils
LOS ANGELES: Butterfly Pavilion March 5-August 13, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. See 30 different species, the stages of the butterfly lifecycle, and learn from animal care specialists what makes these animals so special. Location: 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007. $8, 30 minute sessions, NHM.ORG/butterflies
MONTEREY: The Jazz Bash by the Bay March 3-5, 2023. Jazz Bash mix of music and dancing are some special features sprinkled throughout the weekend. Entertainers include Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Ivory & Gold, and Clint Baker. Location: Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940. Tickets: jazzbashmonterey.com | line up
NOVATO: Free Food at New Local Kitchens, 11 a.m. In celebration of the grand opening, the first 50 people in line receive 1 free Melt Burger from The Melt. Location: 880 De Long Ave., Novato, CA. localkitchens.com
PASADENA: Alien Con March 4-5, 2023, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Pasadena Convention Center. Meet guests: Author Erich von Däniken; David Childress; Former UK Ministry of Defense Nick Pope; Filmmaker Jeremy Corbell; Investigative Journalist George Knapp; Professor Paul Hynek; Alejandro Rojas; Bill Birnes; Rob O'Brien; Giorgio A. Tsoukalos; Dr. Travis Taylor - Astrophysicist; William Henry; and many luminaries in the field of ufology with panel discussions and presentations, autograph and photograph sessions, exclusive merchandise, screenings, and more. Location: 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101 $, thealiencon.com
POMONA: Los Angeles Cat Extravaganza & Adoption Mar.4-5. Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA 91768. Admission is free, fairplex.com.
POMONA: Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, 5 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA 91768. $15, fairplex.com.
SACRAMENTO - Museum Day March 4-5, 2023. An annual event that allows you free admission into Sacramento's major museums and even the zoo is a welcome break for those who want to check the museums out but can't afford to. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sacmuseums.org
SAN DIEGO: CRSSD Festival March 4-5, 2023. Location: Waterfront Park San Diego, CA. $ crssdfest.com | line up
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz 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: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. $15, internationalweddingfestival.com
SANTA MARIA: Paranormal Cirque March 2-6, 2023 at Fairpark. Under this Clown Castle, the black and red big top tent, Acrobats of the Air, Illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a "normal" Circus but that of normal has very little! A truly Paranormal experience! Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. $20-60, santamariafairpark.com
SANTA MONICA: 626 Night Market Mini, March 4-5, 2023, 1-10 p.m. 36 food, crafts and merch vendors plus full alcohol bar with limited edition cocktails. Location: 1324 E. 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. Free, tickets required, 626nightmarket.com/mini
TEMECULA: Annual Jazz Festival March 5, 2023, 2-4 p.m. Old Town Temecula Community Theater 42051 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590 $37 approx., temeculaca.gov | line up
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.