Saturday, May 11, 2024

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ANDERSON: Redding Fire Festival May 11-12, 2024
 Shasta District Fair & Event Center  1890 Briggs Street firefestivals.com

BERKELEY: Mother's Day Hats and High Tea 2-5 p.m. at Berkeley Rose Garden   Enjoy a day of celebration honoring mothers through music and family activities at the beautiful Berkeley Rose Garden. Free event for all ages. Join us on Saturday, May 11th, for a day of inspiration and motivation at the beautiful Berkeley Rose Garden. Bring your family and loved ones for a “Hats & High Tea” celebration of women. Wear your fancy hat and enjoy the spring roses, live music, afternoon tea party, and kids' activities. Location: 1201 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708. Free, berkeleyca.gov

CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla-Madera County Fair May 8-11, 2024. bringing back the fun! Lots of rides, good entertainment, your favorite foods and of course the Deep Pit BBQ. Let Freedom Ring with Motor Sports Kart Racing and Barnyard Scramble, Truck & Tractor Pulls, and concert. Cupcakes, Chili, Salsa, and 2024 Miss Madera County & Little Miss Madera County Pageant and Tommyhawk Contest. Location: 1000 S. Third Street Chowchilla, CA chowchillafair.org

FULLERTON: Evil Dead The Musical April 5-May 18, 2024, Fridays-Sundays at The Maverick Theater. There's a cabin in the woods where five college students accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons in a fun, entertaining musical for ages 21+. Location: 110 E. Walnut, Fullerton, CA. $20-55, mavericktheater.com or (714) 526-7070.

HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Trevor Noah May 11, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

PARADISE: Paradise Chocolate Fest May 11, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Terry Ashe Park 6626 Skyway. chocolatefest.us

ROSEVILLE: Strawberry Festival returns May 11-12, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Royer Park. After the 2023 cancellation, the Berry Festival is back! Mother's Day Weekend

 SAN CLEMENTE: Micro-Brew Fest May 11, 2024, 12-5 p.m scchamber.com

SAN PEDRO: Tea by the Sea May 11, 2024, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | teas Point Fermin Lighthouse (310) 241-0684 Have a cup of tea with friends and family as Lighthouse volunteer gardeners answer any garden questions; or take a self guided stroll through the gardens. No reservations required. General admittance is Free. $5 donation is requested for entry to the tea. All donations are appreciated and will benefit the gardens. In addition, Craft Booths will be vending local wares and tea related items! Special Addition for 2024 features The Long Beach Model T Club vintage cars! Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras to take photos of the gardens; they make a great backdrop for family portraits!  laparks.org/ pflighthouse/ pdf/ Tea%20PR%202024.pdf

SANTA ANA: French Park Historic Architecture Walking Tour, 2-4:30 p.m., Corner of 8th Street & French Street. French Park's unique street pattern and architecture date to the late 19th century includes styles such as Queen Anne, Colonial and Period Revival, Craftsman and Modernist  $20-25, info@preserveoc.org, 

WINDSOR: Native Arts Festival May 11, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Windsor Town Green.  Traditional Native Dancing, Authentic Goods, Vendor Booths, Pop up Kitchens and Food Trucks, Business Art Walk of Fame, Storytellling & Workshops, Professional and Emerging Artists. Location: 701 McClelland Dr., Windsor, CA.  nativefestival.org

 

 

Past events

APPLE VALLEY: Concerts in the Courtyard Thursdays in May Apple Valley Commons Highway 18 and Dale Evans Pkwy. Apple Valley, CA Cost: Free 

BAKERSFIELD: Concerts by the Fountain with the band, NSA, at The Marketplace, 7-9 p.m. Location: 9000 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA Free, themarketplacebakersfield.com 

BELL GARDENS: Bell Gardens Community Fair May 11-14, 2023 at Ford Park. Lion's Club 62nd Annual Community Fair is back with  Carnival Rides, Games, Food, and Entertainment. Location: 8000 Park Lane, Bell Gardens, CA. Free admission, bgrecreation.org

CERRITOS: Concert in the Park with Knyght Ryder 7-8:30 p.m. at Cerritos Sports Complex.  Location: 19900 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA. Free, cerritos.us

DIXON: Dixon May Fair "Spring Has Sprung" runs May 11-14, 2023. Fri. May 12, 7 p.m. Bull & Bronc Riding, West Coast Rodeo Company CCPRA $30. Sat. May 13, 7 p.m. Maxx Kakl Powersports Tractor Pull Competition. Sun.May 14, 5:30 p.m. Demolition Derby Tickets $30. Location: 655 South First St., Dixon, CA 95620 dixonmayfair.com | May Fairs

FOLSOM: Thursday Night Spring Concerts with  RevolutionBeat, a Beatles tribute, 6:30 p.m. at Zittel Family Amphitheatre. Free, historicfolsom.com 

HANFORD: In Kahootz concert, Country rock at Hanford Market Place Concerts in Downtown Hanford Free, mainstreethanford.com

LAKEWOOD: Pan American Fiesta May 11-14, 2023, 5-9 p.m. at Mayfair Park. It's back and the City of Lakewood couldn't be more excited! Carnival rides, live music, pageantry, cultural booths, arts & crafts, food trucks and vendors selling food and gifts to celebrate Mother's Day Weekend. Free concerts. Location: 5720 Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA. Free, lakewoodcity.org

 

MONTEBELLO: Night Market free concert wit Border Town band performing Blues, Rockabilly, Polka and Country. Free

MONTEREY PARK: Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 5-10 p.m. at Barnes Park.  Sights, sounds, and magic of Mexico with free live entertainment - mariachis, folklorico dancing, and more.  Concert with El Aburr, a Latin Fusion Band. Location: 350 S. McPherrin, Monterey Park, CA. Free, montereypark.ca.gov

MONTEREY PARK: Play Days May 11-14, 2023 in Barnes Park. Food, rides and carnival games, plus concerts to celebrate the city's Birthday. Location 350 S. McPherrin, Monterey Park, CA. montereypark.ca.gov

PARKFIELD: Parkfield Bluegrass Festival  May 11-14, 2023 Parkfield, CA parkfieldbluegrass.org

POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair "Spring Into Fair" May 5-29, 2023. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Tickets start at $5-up, lacountyfair.com

SAN BERNARDINO: Multicultural Book & Family Festival of the Inland Empire May 11, 2024, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. California State University San Bernardino Santos Manuel Student Union 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA Free admission, lbff.us

SAN DIEGO: Gator by the Bay Music and Food Festival, May 11-14, 2023 at Spanish Landing. It's a Mardi Gras in May with Zydeco, Cajun, Rockabilly, Swing. Location: 3900 North Harbor Dr. $30-210, gatorbythebay.com | music

 

 

Upcoming

 

SANTA CLARA: TechEx Expos May 11-12, 2022 at  Santa Clara Convention Center. Enterprise technology exhibition and conference explores the latest innovations within AI & Big Data, Blockchain, 5G, Cyber Security and IoT ecosystems. Location: 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA. $, techexevent.com

WEST HOLLYWOOD: Wellness Wednesday Cannabis Infused Yoga & Sound Bath with Soha Panah, 6-7 p.m. at Location: 8625 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. Cross street Westbourne Dr. Metro Bus stop ID 513  $25, theartisttree.com,  (310) 362-1004 

 

OAKLEY: A Taste of Oakley, 6-8 p.m. at City Hall,  3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561. $12 (space limited), ci.oakley.ca.us

OROVILLE: Feather Fiesta Days, Parade (10a), Crafts Faire and Oroville Gold Rush Cruisers Car Show (2-8p) on May 11, 2019. Kiwainis Kiddie Parade May 10, 2019, 4:30p and Feather Falls Casino Show and Shine (12-4p). Most events free, orovillechamber.com

PARKFIELD: Parkfield Bluegrass Festival May 9-12, 2019
Parkfield Cafe & Community Center - Parkfield, CA parkfieldbluegrass.org

PLEASANTON: Rose Show, 2-5 p.m. at Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard. cityofpleasantonca.gov

PLEASANTON: Hawaiian May Day Festival May 11-12, 2019, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. $10 approx., kumuhulaassociation.com | Polynesian

RANCHO SANTA FE: Mother's Day Weekend Home and Garden Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $50, rsfgardenclub.org | garden

REEDLEY: Airport BBQ & Fly In at Reedley Municipal Airport, 4557 S. Frankwood. Free barbecued hotdog meal, static displays, raffle, airplane rides, guest speaker, and pilots with stories to share. reedley.ca.gov

ROCKLIN: Community Festival  Festival May 9-12, 2019
Johnson Springview Park 5460 5th Street Rocklin, CA. Hours: Thurs 4-9p | Fri 4-11p | Sat 11a-11p | Sun 11a-9p. Pancake Breakfast on Saturday  | carnival | bands | food vendors | beer & wine garden | shopping & crafts. rocklincommunityfestival.org

ROSEVILLE: BerryFest Strawberry Festival May 11-12, 2019
Mother's Day Weekend $13.65-20, feedmeberries.com

SACRAMENTO: East Sacramento Garden Tour May 11-12, 2019. Tour beautiful and inspiring gardens in Sacramento's Fabulous 40s neighborhood. $20, davidlubingardentour.com

SAN DIEGO: Gator By The Bay-Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival May 9-12, 2019 Location: Spanish Landing, 3900 North Harbor Dr. Tickets: gatorbythebay.com | music

SAN DIEGO: Bernardo Winery Spring Arts And Crafts Fair May 11-12, 2019, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. bernardowinery.com Bernardo Winery 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte San Diego, CA Mother's Day Weekend Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair features 125 hand-picked artists 

SAN DIEGO: SDCCU Festival of the Arts, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. North Park - San Diego, CA FREE and for all ages! explorenorthpark.com Optional Craft Beer Block for age 21+, $28.94 Music, live street art demonstrations, kids art block, local food! Cocktail garden, Craft Beer Block with 30+ breweries and tastings.

SAN JOSE: Berryessa Art & Wine Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Penitencia Creek Park and Berryessa Community Center, San Jose, CA. Free, berryessaawf.com

SANTA BARBARA: Gem Faire May 10-12, 2019. At Earl Warren Showgrounds gemfaire.com

SANTA CLARITA: Tequila & Taco Music Festival May 10-11, 2019. Central Park 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA  $15-40, tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com

SANTA CRUZ: Kresge presents PRIDE, 12-5 p.m. Celebrate the LGBTQIA communities and their many allies with a campus wide parade that starts at the Quarry Plaza. calendar.ucsc.edu

SONORA: Mother Lode Round Up Main Rodeo events May 9-11, 2019. Mother Lode Fairgrounds motherloderoundup.com Thursday Calcutta at Sheriff's Posse Grounds | Saturday 10 a.m. Parade Downtown Sonora, Rodeo 2 p.m. at  Sheriff's Posse Grounds | rodeo

STANTON: Annual Spring Car Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Stanton Park 7800 Katella Avenue $25 for advanced registration and $30 at the gate. Trophies to each division's Top 5 of Show Entries. Call (714) 890-4270, ci.stanton.ca.us

STUDIO CITY: Mother's Day Festival of Arts and Crafts May 11-12, 2019, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Moorpark Park 12061 Moorpark St. Studio City, CA rotaryartshow.org

SUNNYVALE: The Magic of Sunnyvale Wine Stroll, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Downtown Sunnyvale. The Magic of Sunnyvale strolling magicians are free to see.  Wine Stroll features approx. 18 wineries at Downtown businesses, $30-35, sunnyvaledowntown.com

SUNSET BEACH: Sunset Beach Mother's Day Art Show May 11-12, 2019 Held along the Green Belt between S. & N. Pacific Ave. and 12th Street

THOUSAND OAKS: Conejo Valley Days May 9-12, 2019 at Conejo Creek South Park, 1300 E Janss Rd. $10, conejovalleydays.us

VILLA PARK: Annual Car & Bike Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 
Villa Park High School 18064 E. Taft Spectators FREE vphscarshow.com

WHITMORE: Whitmore Mountain Music Faire, Car & Bike Show May 11, 2019, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. This year's theme is Music in the Pines. Parade 10 a.m. | Motorcycle, Car, Bike and Truck Show 11 a.m. Over 50 vendors, Horseshoe Tournament, Chicken Poop Bingo, Kids Games. Bands: Hill Street Band and California Country perform 11 a.m.-7 p.m. facebook.com/ whitmoremountainfair

WHITTIER: Whittier Founder's Day and Picnic. Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Central Park. Live Entertainment, Food, Activities for Kids, Antique Cars, Woodworkers, Mother's Day Gifts, Community Groups, Mustache Contest, and more!  Whittier Museum, whittiermuseum.org

WOODLAND: Woodland Back to the Street Car Show & Cruise. Car Show 1-5 p.m. Cruise starts after 5 p.m. woodlandstreetcruisers.com

YERMO: Bluegrass in the Spring  May 11-12, 2019 Calico Ghost Town 36600 Ghost Town Road Yermo, CA 92398 $, cms.sbcounty.gov

 

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