California Events
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations
National Parks Free Admission Day
ESCONDIDO: Dine Out Escondido! Jan.
19 - 30, 2015
LOS ANGELES: dineLA Restaurant Week
Jan. 19 - Feb 1, 2015
NAPA:
Napa Truffle Festival January 16-19, 2015.
Marketplace with free mushroom demos,
vendors and things to buy.
NEWPORT BEACH: Dine Newport Beach
Restaurant Week Expands to Two Weeks:
January 19 - February 1, 2015
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Tahoe South
Restaurant Week, Jan 19 - 16, 2015. South
Lake Tahoe, CA
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Surf City Nights. Weekly steet fair and farmers market. Time: 5-9 p.m. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Restaurant Week Jan. 21- 30, 2015
BERKELEY: Berkeley Restaurant Week
Jan. 22 - 31, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO: Sketchfest, comedy festival, Jan. 22
- Feb.8 , 2015. Comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world
participate and entertain with native comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops and panel discussions.
DEL MAR:
Home Improvement Show
January 23 - 25, 2015. Home improvement products and services offered by local
businesses. Time: Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Price: Free Admission. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260
Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. Call: (800) 999-5400 homeshowsusa.net
GRASS VALLEY:
Nevada County Restaurant Week
Grass Valley, CA Jan 23 - Feb 1, 2015
POMONA: Grand National Roadster Show, Jan 23 - 25, 2015. 66th Annual
O'Reilly Grand National Roadster Show with more than 500 roadsters, customs, hot rods and motorcycles competing for top awards.
Hours: Friday noon-8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m-8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages 13+ $25 Ages 6-12 $10 Ages 5 and under free. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley
Ave., Pomona, CA. rodshows.com
SAN RAFAEL: Gem Faire, Jan. 23-25, 2015. Location: Marin Center/Exhibit Hall,
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. Cost: Free admission. gemfaire.com
BAKERSFIELD: KC Rabbit Breeders. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission.
Held at Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South P St., Bakersfield, CA
kerncountyfair.com
DEL MAR:
Home Improvement Show
January 23 - 25, 2015. Home improvement products and services offered by local
businesses. Time: Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Price:
Free Admission. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del
Mar, CA. Call: (800) 999-5400 homeshowsusa.net
DEL MAR:
Cat Show, January 24 - 25, 2015. 450 Cats and 41 different breeds and
other pets too. Fun for the family. Come watch CAT Agility courses and learn
about our Feline friends. Cat experts will reveal grooming tips for show
cats and household pets.
Time:
10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Cost:
$9, $7 Senior / Military. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante
Blvd., Del Mar, CA. SanDiegoCat.org
LONG BEACH: The Kites
Festival. Location Ocean Blvd. & 54th Place on the Beach. $5 admission.
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
POMONA: Grand National Roadster Show, Jan 23 - 25, 2015. Saturday 10
a.m-8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages 13+ $25 Ages 6-12 $10 Ages 5 and under
free. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley
Ave., Pomona, CA. rodshows.com
SACRAMENTO & BERKELEY: Psychic Fair and Healing Festival January 24 &
25, 2015 in Sacramento (sacramentobpi.com) and Berkeley
SAN RAFAEL: Gem Faire, Jan. 23-25, 2015. Location: Marin Center/Exhibit Hall,
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. Cost: Free admission. gemfaire.com
SANTA BARBARA: Winter Wine Classic 2015.
One of the largest gatherings ever of the California's ultra-elite winemaking masters
is presented at Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort. Tasting nearly 100 classic California wines,
Santa Barbara, California
BAKERSFIELD: Good Time Entertainment Bridal Show. Open to the public.
Held at Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South P St., Bakersfield, CA
kerncountyfair.com
BERKELEY & SACRAMENTO: Psychic Fair and Healing Festival January 24 &
25, 2015 in Sacramento (sacramentobpi.com) and Berkeley
DEL MAR:
Cat Show, January 24 - 25, 2015. 450 Cats and 41 different breeds and
other pets too. Fun for the family. Come watch CAT Agility courses and learn
about our Feline friends. Cat experts will reveal grooming tips for show
cats and household pets.
Time:
10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Cost:
$9, $7 Senior / Military. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante
Blvd., Del Mar, CA. SanDiegoCat.org
DEL MAR:
Home Improvement Show
January 23 - 25, 2015. Home improvement products and services offered by local
businesses. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Price: Free Admission. Location: Del Mar
Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. Call: (800) 999-5400 homeshowsusa.net
POMONA: Grand National Roadster Show, Jan 23 - 25, 2015. Sunday
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages 13+ $25 Ages 6-12 $10 Ages 5 and under free. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley
Ave., Pomona, CA. rodshows.com
SAN RAFAEL: Gem Faire, Jan. 23-25, 2015. Location: Marin Center/Exhibit Hall,
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. Cost: Free admission. gemfaire.com
YUBA CITY: Winter Bridal Show. Location:
Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, Yuba City. Time:
Noon to 4 p.m.
Tickets are only available
at the door
Admission: $7 for adults (17 and up)
$1 for children (12 to 16)
Children under 1 - free
with paying adult. ysbridalshow.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Film Feast Jan. 27 - Feb 7, 2015
BAKERSFIELD: What Does Bakersfield Sound Like Today? If there's anything bigger than oil in Bakersfield, it might be music. It's hard to think of the town without the sounds of Buck, Merle, Korn, and The Lighthouse Boys. But the music that once defined Bakersfield is growing older, while the city is growing younger. Legendary music engineer Jim Shaw of the Buckaroos, singer and economic development official Jennifer Faughn, and local musician and entertainment writer Matt Munoz visit Zócalo to discuss what Bakersfield sounds like now. Discussion followed by a free wine and beer reception. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Metro Galleries 1604 19th St (at Eye Street) Bakersfield, CA. Cost: Free. Call: (424) 229-9487 8. zocalopublicsquare.org
MONTEREY: Gem Faire, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2015. Over 50
exhibitors. Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004
Fairgrounds Rd., Monterey, CA. Cost: Free admission. gemfaire.com
POMONA: Horse Expo, Jan 30- Feb. 1, 2015. For any horse owner, you can catch up on the latest training and education, shop the nation's premier equine vendors and connect with your horse friends.
Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $15 pre,
$18 general admission, $5 ages 7-14 (ages 6 & under are free). Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley
Ave., Pomona, CA. horseexpoevents.com
GRASS VALLEY: Historic North Star Mine Trek. Grass Valley
Bear Yuba Land Trust has arranged for access to hike on the privately owned North Star Mine property. It was the second largest producer of gold during California's Gold Rush and in 1898, the largest ever Pelton
wheel for its time was built. Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Historic North Star House
12075 Auburn Rd.
Grass Valley, CA. Cost: $19. bylt.org
MONTEREY: Gem Faire, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2015. Over 50
exhibitors. Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004
Fairgrounds Rd., Monterey, CA. Cost: Free admission. gemfaire.com
POMONA: Horse Expo, Jan 30- Feb. 1, 2015. Equine vendors and
more.
Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $15 pre,
$18 general admission, $5 ages 7-14, ages 6 & under are free. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley
Ave., Pomona, CA. horseexpoevents.com
TEMPLETON: Tony Furtado, in concert. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20. Location: Castoro Cellars,
1315 N. Bethel Rd.,
Templeton, CA. castrocellars.com
MONTEREY: Gem Faire, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2015. Over 50 exhibitors. Location:
Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd., Monterey, CA. Cost: Free admission. gemfaire.com
POMONA: Horse Expo, Jan 30- Feb. 1, 2015. Equine vendors and
more.
Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $15 pre,
$18 general admission, $5 ages 7-14, ages 6 & under are free. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley
Ave., Pomona, CA. horseexpoevents.com
REDONDO BEACH:
Redondo Super Bowl 10K Run.
Annual event invites you to participate.
redondo10k.com
SANTA ROSA: The Second City Hits Home. Chicago's lauded improv comedy troupe presents a brand new show featuring hilarious sketches, songs, and improvisation about Santa Rosa. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $15-35. Location: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road. Call: (707) 546-3600 wellsfargocenterarts.org
LOS ANGELES: Conscious Life Expo, Feb. 6 -8, 2015
(consciouslifeexpo.com) near LAX on has 200 speakers,
workshops and lectures.
ROSEVILLE: Gem Faire, Feb. 6-8, 2015. Placer
County Fairgrounds (Sacramento) 800 All America City Blvd.
Cost: $7 weekend pass. Location: Placer County Fairgrounds,
800 All America Blvd., Roseville, CA, gemfaire.com
TRUCKEE: First Fridays. Music, wine and food. Participating shops
& restaurants offer complimentary food, drinks and music. Historic Downtown Truckee, CA. Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
historictruckee.com
DEL MAR: Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo. Time:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena Complex.
gfafexpo.com
GALT: Winter Bird Festival
Saturday, February 7, 2015. ci.galt.ca.us
LAKE ARROWHEAD: PolaRotary Bear Plunge.
Takes place at Lake Arrowhead Resort, 10 a.m.
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Skawars 2015 Fest. 7th
annual music extravaganza includes
Inspector, Mustard Plug, The Toasters, Red Store Bums, La Resistencia, Chencha Berrinches, South Central Skankers, Matamoska, Profesor Galactico, The Paranoias, Los Cadejos, Wreckin Kats, Rundown Kreeps, The Munchies, La Muerte, Libertadores, Billskasby, Chiles Verdes, Steady 45s, 23skunks, Coinsiencia Negra, Pachamama, No Moral, The 2x4s, La Negra Macha, Almalafa.
Time: 1:30 p.m. $24 Pre-Sale, $30. Location: Plaza De La Raza,
3540 N. Mission Rd., Los Angeles CA. Doors At 1pm - All Ages - Rain Or Shine.
facebook.com/LosAngelesSkawars
LOS ANGELES: Miss
Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant. Part of
the Golden Dragon Parade & Festival. lachinesechamber.org
LOS ANGELES: Conscious Life Expo, Feb. 6 -8, 2015
(consciouslifeexpo.com) near LAX on has 200 speakers,
workshops and lectures.
ROSEVILLE: Gem Faire, Feb. 6-8, 2015. Placer County
Fairgrounds (Sacramento) 800 All America City Blvd. Cost: $7
weekend pass. Location: Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All
America Blvd., Roseville, CA, gemfaire.com
SANTA ROSA: Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host.
Ticket: $35-55. Call: (707) 546-3600, Location: Wells Fargo
Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa,
CA. wellsfargocenterarts.org
BERKELEY: Solano Avenue Association Chinese New Year Celebration
and Parade. Parade at Noon - 1 p.m. Performances 10 a.m. - Noon at
Landmark Theatre's Albany Twin. solanoavenueassn.org
LOS ANGELES: Conscious Life Expo, Feb. 6 -8, 2015 (consciouslifeexpo.com)
near LAX on has 200 speakers, workshops and lectures.
ROSEVILLE: Gem Faire, Feb. 6-8, 2015. Placer County Fairgrounds
(Sacramento) 800 All America City Blvd. Cost: $7, 800 All America Blvd.,
Roseville, CA, gemfaire.com
ALAMEDA: History Mystery After-Hours Tour. Go deep into Hornet where you will also hear the stories behind her legendary haunts during a three-hour guided tour. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $35, reservations required: (510) 521-8448 x224. Location: USS Hornet Museum 707 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3, Alameda, CA, uss-hornet.org
CLOVERDALE: Cloverdale Citrus Fair, February 13-16, 2015. Held on
Presidents Weekend theme this year is: Made in America.
Time: Fri. noon–10 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Mon. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Address: Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds
1 Citrus Fair Dr.; Cloverdale, CA
Phone: (707) 894-3992
URL: cloverdalecitrusfair.org
INDIO:
Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
PASADENA: I Love The Bunny Museum
Bash FUNdraiser. Funny bunny stuff,
entertainment, music! Silent Auction -
bunny arts & gifts! Time: 8pm-till your
ears droop. Cost: $20 per person.
Location: 60 N. Sierra Madre Blvd
Pasadena, CA. Call: (626) 798-8848 thebunnymuseum.com
If you can't attend in person, please
consider donating to the Bunny Museum on
kickstarter.com.
SAN FRANCISCO: The Purple Ones. 10-Piece Tribute to Prince
plus Special Guest. Doors 8pm, Show 9pm. Location: Slims SF, 333 11th St, San Francisco, CA.
Call: (415) 255-0333
Tickets: $16 Adv./$20 Door. Dinner & Admission: $40.95, slimspresents.com
VALENTINE'S DAY
INDIO:
Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Valentine's Day Couples Dinner & Celebration. Spend the afternoon and evening of Valentine's Day with your beloved. Come take a deep breath, live in the moment, and discover something new in your relationship. The evening will include a renewal of your marriage vows and a candlelit dinner to rekindle your love, revitalize your romance, & rejoice in the sacrament of your union.
Presenters: Deacon Jeff & Donna Fromm. Time: 2-7 p.m. Address: Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, RPV,
CA. Cost: $110 Couple, Reservations Required: 310.377.4867 x234. maryjoseph.org
SAN DIEGO:
Brazilian Carnival of Love. Annual celebration held in the Gaslamp
Quarter.
INDIO: Date Festival & Riverside County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
INDIO: Date Festival & Riverside County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
INDIO: Date Festival & Riverside County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
INDIO: Date Festival & Riverside County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
INDIO: Date Festival & Riverside County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
ALAMEDA: History Mystery Overnight Investigation. Go deep
into Hornet for a possible encounter with the ship's ghosts. Time:
6
p.m. Cost: $100, reservations required: (510) 521-8448 x224.
Location: USS Hornet Museum
707 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3,
Alameda, CA, uss-hornet.org
BAKERSFIELD: Home & Garden Show, Feb. 20-22, 2015. Time:
Opens at Noon on Friday, 10 a.m. on Sat. &
Sun. Cost: $8 admission. Held at Kern County
Fairgrounds, 1142 South P St., Bakersfield,
CA bakersfieldhomeshows.com
CHICO:
Butte County Sheriff's Posse Antique Show, Feb. 20-22.
Location:
Commercial Building
Friday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $5 for 3 day pass Parking: Free. silverdollarfair.org
INDIO:
Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
ROSEVILLE: Gem Faire, Feb. 6-8, 2015.
Placer Cost: $6 weekend pass.
Location: Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All
America Blvd., Roseville, CA, gemfaire.com
SANTA BARBARA: Gem Faire, Feb. 20-22, 2015.
ALAMEDA: Flashlight Tour. Time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $35, reservations required: (510) 521-8448 x224.
Location: USS Hornet Museum
707 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3,
Alameda, CA, uss-hornet.org
CHICO:
Butte County Sheriff's Posse Antique Show, Feb. 20-22.
Location:
Commercial Building
Friday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $5 for 3 day pass Parking: Free. silverdollarfair.org
INDIO:
Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
LOS ANGELES:
Golden Dragon Parade and Chinese Festival.
lachinesechamber. org
CHICO:
Butte County Sheriff's Posse Antique Show, Feb. 20-22.
Location:
Commercial Building
Friday:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $5 for 3 day pass Parking: Free. silverdollarfair.org
INDIO:
Date Festival & Riverside
County Fair Feb. 13 -22, 2015 datefest.org
LONG BEACH: Don't Know Much About
History: Why People Love the Civil War,
lecture with Christopher Bates,
Ph.D. Candidate at UCLA and a popular
lecturer at Cal Poly Pomona. Time: 10-11:30
a.m. Admission $7, $5 for students. To
register call (562) 206-2040.
rancholoscerritos.org
ORANGE COUNTY: OC Restaurant Week, March 1-7, 2015
ocrestaurantweek.com
EL CENTRO:
Blue Angels Air Show on the El Centro NAF Air Facility
March 14, 2015
CAYUCOS:
Sea Glass Festival March 14-15, 2015
BERKELEY:
Jump Over the Bonfire - March 17, 2015 Time: 6 -10 p.m. Free.
PETALUMA:
Artisan
Cheese Festival March 20 – 22, 2015. artisancheesefestival.com
MURPHYS:
Irish Days Parade, March 21, 2015
SAN DIEGO: Spring Walkabout, March 21 from 6-10pm!
South Park is east of Balboa Park and northeast of Downtown San Diego. The Walkabout is a seasonal fun-filled Saturday evening festival to introduce you to South Park's unique and independent boutiques, cafes, and taverns.
southparksd.com
RIVERSIDE:
Riverside Air Show
March 28, 2015
BELMONT
Pacific
Fine Arts Festivals: Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival held March
28-29,
2015, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES:
Whale of a Day Celebration, Saturday April 4, 2015, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK:
Peg Leg Smith Liars Contest
Saturday April 4, 2015
PACIFIC GROVE: Good Old Days
Pacific Grove Annual Festival April 11-12, 2015, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
584 Central Avenue
Downtown Pacific Grove
Admission: Free
pacificgrove.org
LOS ANGELES:
L.A. Puppet Fest, April 10-19, 2015
BURBANK:
Burbank ARTS Festival April
11-12, 2015
dtnbur.com
FREMONT:
Tartan Day Scottish Faire Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10 a.m. - 5
p.m. Ardenwood Farms
BUENA PARK:
Fabulous Fords Forever Apr. 19, 2015
Parking lot across Beach Blvd. from Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA fabulousfordsforever.com
FALLBROOK:
Avocado Festival, April 19, 2015. Cost: Free. fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
WEST HOLLYWOOD: Sunset Strip Half Marathon & 5K, April
19, 2015.
PETALUMA:
Petaluma Butter & Egg
Days Celebration & Parade
Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10 a.m. - 5
p.m. petalumadowntown.com
BIG SUR:
Big
Sur Marathon April 26, 2015, bsim.org
ALPINE:
Sage & Songbirds Festival, May
1-3, 2015, chirp.org
FREEPORT:
Walk on the Wildside!" Outdoor Festival May 16, 2015, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: Free
CALIFORNIA:
AMGEN Tour
of California May 10-17, 2015 amgentourofcalifornia.com
ANAHEIM:
Orange Country Greek Festival, May 17-19, 2015
CASTROVILLE: Artichoke Festival Parade & Car Show May 17, 2015 in
Castroville.
BISHOP:
Mule Days May 19-24, 2015 muledays.org
MORGAN HILL:
Mushroom Mardi Gras, May
23-24, 2015. Downtown Morgan Hill,
mhmmg.org
SIMI VALLEY:
Cajun & Blues Music Festival, May 23-24, 2015. Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Park,
simicajun.org
MONTEREY:
Artichoke Festival, May 30-31, 2015 at Monterey County Fairgrounds in
Salinas.
BERKELEY: The Bay Area Book Festival, June 6 & 7, 2015. Where a
Literary Mecca Meets the Global Capital of Innovation. BayBookFest.org
FORTUNA:
Art & Wine in the Park. June 14, 2015, Noon - 4
p.m. fortunarotary.org
SANTA CRUZ:
Woodies on the Wharf June 27, 2015
POINT REYES:
Night of Nights July 12
SALINAS:
California Rodeo July 16-19,
2015
BERKELEY: Berkeley Kite Festival, July 25-26, 2015. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cesar E. Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina Free. berkeleykitefestival.com
BRIDGEVILLE:
Bridgefest, August 15, 2015. UFOs, Aliens Welcome
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The event takes place the third Saturday in August on Planet Earth.
Bridgeville Community Center
(707) 777-1775 bridgevillecommunitycenter.org
COTATI: Accordion Fest, Aug. 22-23, 2015
BODEGA:
Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival Aug 29-30, 2015
ENCINITAS: Gala in the Garden, September 12, 2015. sdbgarden.org
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