You're living out the day and enjoying California's endless summer as you celebrate everything from car shows to food fairs and beyond. For those who live for weekends, there are good reasons to do so. Entertainment and events provide such an amazing variety of things to see and do that you have to pace yourself. Remember that weekends are meant to be fun! At the Taste of Newport (pictured) great food is the beginning of good times Sept. 16-18, 2011. The foodie fest features bands Barenaked Ladies, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Taylor Dane and more. For classic jazz head to Monterey Jazz Festival Sept. 16-18, featuring Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Joshua Redman, Poncho Sanchez and dozens of jazz bands performing over three days!

California Events Mid-September 2011 (see more)

• ANAHEIM Oktoberfest Sept. 16 - Oct. 31. thephoenixclub.com
• ARCADIA - Pasadena Greek Fest (Arcadia) September 16 - 18. pasadenagreekfest.org
• ARCADIA - Temperature Tolerant Orchids. laifs.org
• AUBURN - Auburn Rotary BBQ Fundraiser in the Gold Country Court at the Gold Country Fairgrounds.
• BEAUMONT Oktoberfest September 16 - 18, 2011. Nobel Creek Regional Park, 38900 14th St., Beaumont, CA
• BERKELEY - Old Time Music Convention September 14-18, 2011. berkeleyoldtimemusic.org
• BOONVILLE - - California Wool & Fiber Festival Sep 16 - 18, 2011. fiberfestival.com
• BRISBANE - Lava, concert. Brisbane, CA Concerts in the Park. 6 - 9 p.m. ci.brisbane.ca.us
• GRASS VALLEY- Lisa and the Zydecats, concert. centerforthearts.org
• LODI - Lodi Grape Festival September 15-18, 2011. grapefestival.com
• MARTINEZ - Martinis on the Plaza. themartinifestival.com
• MONTEREY - Monterey Jazz Festival Sept. 16 -18, 2011. montereyjazzfestival.org
• NAPA - C4INC, Audio Farm, Lalo, bands. Napa City Nights. NapaCityNights.com
• NEWPORT BEACH - Taste of Newport Sept. 16 -18, 2011. tasteofnewport.com
• PALA - The Pala Casino Hot Rods and High Rollers Autorama. Call 951-334-9182 or 909-327-7154.
• POMONA- Los Angeles County Fair. lacountyfair.com
• SAN DIEGO - Spirits of Mexico, September 11-17. polishedpalate.com
• SAN PEDRO - Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival September 16 - 18, 2011. lobsterfest.com
• SOLVANG - Danish Days. September 16 - 18, 2011 solvangusa.com
• VACAVILLE - Vaca Jazz Festival September 16 - 18, 2011. vacajazzsociety.org