Life is NEVER boring in California. We received emails requesting that we pass on this information below and since it all looks like fun, you’re going to be in charge of picking what you want to see & do. It’s up to you! Pictured is the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle in San Simeon where special ocean film screenings take place in February.

ART SHOWS

• ALAMEDA: Artists from Oakland’s Clausen House for developmentally disabled adults will be exhibiting their art work at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts in Alameda. The exhibit will run from February 7 to March 2, 2014. frankbettecenter.org
• BORREGO SPRINGS: Erin Hanson Art Show at Tumbleweed Gallery in Borrego Springs Feb. 7-27, 2014. Hanson is an important figure within the desert art and landscape scene. erinhanson.com
• FULLERTON: Hanji Contemporary Korean Paper Art will run from February 6 – April 13, 2014. themuck.org

CONCERTS, COMEDY, FILM

• ANAHEIM, L.A., SAN JOSE : Katy Perry Prismatic World Tour stops in 3 California cities in September. katyperry.com
• CARLSBAD: International Guitar Night Jan. 28. museumofmakingmusic.org
• SAN FRANCISCO: Comedy Returns to El Rio every 3rd Thursday of the month. elriosf.com
• SAN SIMEON: The First Annual Ocean Film Screenings at Hearst Castle’s Theatre Free & Open to Public Every Saturday in February 2014. Sponsored by WineCoastCountry.com
• SANTA ROSA: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts new performances with Lisa Lampanelli, Straight No Chaser, Rodney Carrington and Dana Carvey. wellsfargocenterarts.org

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

• CORONADO: Running for Fun Feb. 16 Valentine’s 10K, Grunion Run March-June, Flower Show, 4th of July & More. sandiego.org
• LOS ANGELES: L.A. Zoo Presents “ZOODIAC” Celebration for Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 25 & Sunday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. lazoo.org
• LOS ANGELES: Downtown Flea dubbed “The Best Flea Market in Los AngelesR#8221; is a block party held every Sunday 10a.m.-4 p.m. facebook.com/downtownflea
• MURPHYS: Classic Car Cruise nights 3rd Thursday of the month April 17 thru Sept. 18, 2014, 5 – 8:30 pm free in Downtown Murphys. Also Charity Car Show June 28. Email: terry.makemyday@yahoo.com
• REDDING: The Redding Marathon Boston Qualifier race January 19, 2014. The race starts at the Shasta Dam Visitors Center. reddingmarathon.org.
• SAN DIEGO: Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show Jan. 18 & 19, 2014, public invited…kids love it! dolls4all.com
• SAN DIEGO: Whale Watching excursions through April 2014 to see busiest whale season on record. sandiego.org
• SAN FRANCISCO: Exploratorium free admission Groundhog Day Feb. 2, Saturday Cinemas, After Dark: Sexplorations all in February 2014.exploratorium.edu
• SAN FRANCISCO: Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 2 at Asian Art Museum. Juggling and acrobatic performances and electrifying lion-dance by students from the Chinese American International School. asianart.org

FOOD & BEVERAGES

• EL DORADO: Epicurean dining events Jan. 23 & 26; Gold Discovery Day Jan. 24, 2014. visit-eldorado.com
• LONG BEACH: World Tea Expo May 29-June 1, 2013, public may attend. worldteaexpo.com
• PASO ROBLES: Earth Day Food & Wine Festival at Castoro Cellars and Justin Winery, April 11-14, 2014. travelpaso.com
• SONOMA: Wine Enthusiast Magazine readers ranked Sonoma in the Top 10 wine destinations internationally for 2014. winemag.com

LECTURES

• NEWPORT BEACH: Building the San Salvador presentation with Dr. Raymond Ashley on February 6. explorocean.org
• OJAI: GMO Facts. Three of the nation’s leading experts on genetically modified organisms will appear together at The GMO Panel February 1, 2014. Tickets: ojaichautauqua.org.