California Events
Thursday, September 19, 2024
ANTIOCH: Big Truck Day September 19, 2024, 4-8 p.m. at Antioch Community Center. All ages! Free, antiochca.gov
BERKELEY: Berkeley Old Time Music Convention September 18-22, 2024 at Berkeley Main Library, Freight & Salvage and Ashkenaz. Concerts, dances, string band contest, workshops and more! berkeleyoldtimemusic.org | lineup includes Maria Muldaur and her Old Timey Pals, The Onlies, Cedric Watson, Big Foot, Black Banjo and Fiddle Fellows, Propagators and more
BUENA PARK: Vampirates Halloween Dinner Show at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Evil Captain Sebastian the Black and a band of vampires have taken over and you pitch in to save the day during your 3-course dinner experience. Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA $, piratesdinneradventureca.com
BUENA PARK: KNOTTS SCARY FARM September 19-November 2, 2024 at Knotts Berry Farm = 30 nights, 10 Mazes, 5 Scare Zones, Coasters in the Dark scary rides, bands performing and Yours Cruelly, Elvira Experience (Cassandra Peterson's appearance details tba.) Hours: Select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 7 p.m.- 1 a.m. plus Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA., $59.99-up, knotts.com
CALABASAS: Calabasas Film Festival September 18-22, 2024. Annual festival showcases major film premieres, student films, documentaries and top quality film selections from all genres that are guaranteed to entertain. calabasasfilmfestival.com | film
IRWINDALE: Mariachi Fest at Dan Diaz Recreation Center every Thursday in September, 7 p.m. at the Park Plaza. Event includes Mexican band, Craft Vendors, Loteria, Mexican food for sale. Line up: Mariachi Divas Sept.5; Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas Sept.12; Mariachi Ausente Sept.19; Mariachi Espectacular Sept.26, 2024. Free, irwindaleca.gov
KERMAN: Kerman Harvest Festival & Parade September 19-22, 2024 in Downtown and mostly at Kerckhoff Park. $10 admission to festival includes concerts and entertainment, and wristbands for carnival rides are also sold.
PINECREST: Sum of Us Festival September 19-22, 2024 near Yosemite National Park. Camping, Wellness Workshops, Campfire & Pool Gatherings, Freshwater Swimming Hole, Live Performances and more at this festival ideal for non-conforming identities. Tickets: sumofusfest.com
SAN FRANCISCO: After Dark: Listen, 6-10 p.m. at Exploratorium. Location: Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Age 18+ only, $22.95, exploratorium.edu
Past events
ENCINITAS: Taste of Encinitas, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Visit Encinitas, the funky, fun north San Diego County beach town to enjoy tastes from 15 restaurants and 20 beer stops. $45, encinitas101.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Surf City Nights 5-9 p.m. on Main Street between Orange Ave. & Pacific Coast Highway hbdowntown.com
MENDOCINO: Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO) September 18-23, 2023 Mendocino Art Center The annual Mendocino Open Paint Out includes paint sales each day in the Art Center, daily demonstrations and presentations. Find painters at beaches, bays, wineries, mountain landscapes, redwoods and more. All events are free and open to the public, including watching the artists paint. mendocinoartcenter.org
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