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California Events includes wine and food events, celebration of wine, beer, strawberries, lemons, garlic with food fairs, concerts, parades, fireworks, car shows, races, tennis, golf and historical re-enactments in a calendar list. California enjoys year-round sunny weather and temperate climate conducive for holding events throughout the year. There are annual events, special events and ongoing events such as Farmer's Market. California events include Strawberry Festivals in Garden Grove and Arroyo Grande in May. Beaches are hot, the waterfalls are cascading down the Sierra mountains and tourists are busy planning their vacations. When visiting, please call first...information is subject to change. California events are for a general audience with some items such as wine tasting specific to a certain age group. We accept festivals, fairs, parades, holiday-related events and more. We do not guarantee placement. Submit your event, it's FREE! Please include: Date, Name of Event, Description, Time, Cost, Address, Public Phone #, and website, if any.

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July 2009

July 2, 2009

Thursday

DEL MAR - San Diego County Fair. Music Mania is the theme of the best annual event in San Diego. Location: The Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. Call: (858) 755-1161. sdfair.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Gondola Rides. Daylight or night cruises in the Huntington Harbour bay. Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cost: $77/2 people. Location: Peter's Landing, Huntington Beach, CA.

LAGUNA BEACH - Art-A-Fair festival. 43rd annual art event located in a beautiful garden setting with 125 artists, plus live entertainment, fine food, demonstrations and workshops. The event runs through Aug. 31. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif. Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. until 10 p.m. Cost: Season pass $3.50 - $7; under 12 free. Call: (949) 494-451. art-a-fair.com

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival Begins. The show offers a great opportunity for home decorating and gift shopping. Summer Art Festival runs daily through Aug. 30, 2009. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $3 - 7 (approx.) Annual pass sold for approx. $19. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Ca. Call: (949) 494-3030. sawdustartfestival.org

July 3, 2009

Friday

CHESTER - Momboosa Music Festival. Many bands, food, drink, lounging tents, and vendors come together in a lakeside concert from Liquid Blue Events. Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Chester Meadow, Corner of Hwy 36 & Melissa Avenue, Chester, CA. Call: (530) 258-2426. LiquidBlueEvents.com

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival. The show offers a great opportunity for home decorating and gift shopping. Summer Art Festival runs daily through Aug. 30, 2009. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $3 - 7 (approx.) Annual pass sold for approx. $19. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Ca. Call: (949) 494-3030. sawdustartfestival.org

MURPHYS - First Fridays in the Park. Music, food and fun for the whole family with festivities make this a nice way to spend first Friday of the month evenings through September. Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Murphys Community Park, Murphys, CA. Call: (209) 728-2788

PLEASANTON - Burton & Company, concert. Jazzy rhythm and blues will be the theme at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts series tonight. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

July 4, 2009

Saturday

4th of July California Fireworks Permitted List

4th of July California Events List

ANAHEIM HILLS - July 4 Festival. Annual event held since 1978 in Peralta Park includes a parade, 5K/10K run/walk, patriotic concert, ice cream social, pancake breakfast, food & games, live entertainment, and ends with a spectacular professional fireworks display. Location: Peralta Park & Canyon High School & Santa Ana Canyon Rd., 115 N. Pinney, Anaheim, CA 92807 Call: (714) 765-5191.
ARNOLD - Sierra Nevada Folk Arts Festival. 37th Annual event on July 4 & 5 features over 60 booths of fine arts, crafts, and gourmet foods. Live country/swing music by the "Stardust Cowboys" from Sacramento and famous juggler Mark "Bonzai" Bunnell from San Francisco perform each day; continuous entertainment. Annual Ebbett’s Pass parade is held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. on Highway 4. The Ebbett’s Pass Lion’s Club pancake breakfast is served both days from 7:30 - 11:00. The Ebbett’s Pass Volunteer Fire Department offers local beers. Hours of the festival are 10 - 5 each day, and admission and parking are free. Location: Highway 4, Downtown Arnold; On the grounds of Bristol's Ranch House Cafe, Arnold, CA. For further information, please e-mail Kim at afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net or call 925/372-8961.

CALIFORNIA - Grunion Run in Southern California. Fishing license required for 16 and older. Best beaches span from San Diego to Santa Barbara. 10:45 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. dfg.ca.gov

CHESTER - July 4th Parade. Parade route begins at Collins Pine lawn and works its way down Main Street. Parade begins at 11 am. Call: (530) 258-2426.

CHICO - 4th of July Celebration! Chico's 44th annual is a full day of family fun. Starting off at 7:00 am Independence Day 5K (Chico Running Club, $25 Reg Fee, Reg forms at CARD office or Fleet Feet), 8:00-11:00 am Breakfast in the Park (Due to the pancake wagon fire, this year will be a continental breakfast) Do-It Leisure, 9:00-12:00 pm Horseshoe Contest: sign-up at the pits (Sign up is at 8:45 am), 9:30-10:35 am Chico Community Concert Band, 10:00-3:00 pm Booths Open with Food, Activities, Crafts; 10:45-11:30 am "Let Freedom Ring" (Guest Speaker), 12:15-12:45 pm Pie Eating Contest (Purchase $1 tickets at the event. Sponsored by Marie Callenders), 1:00-2:00 pm Free Family Games with prizes. Spectators bring your own lawn chairs! All of this fun will be held at the One Mile Dam Recreation Area in Chico's Bidwell Park. Time: 7:00 am - 2:30 p.m. Cost: Free admission. www.chicorec.com

CHULA VISTA -Celebrate Chula Vista. Taste of the Bay features flavors of the South Bay with barbecue and other great food! The highlight of this Independence Day celebration will be the Fourth of July firework display setting the bayside aglow! Presented by the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Port of San Diego, Chula Vista Convention & Visitors Bureau and City of Chula Vista. Time: Noon to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Bayside Park, Chula Vista, CA. Call (619) 420-6603. chulavistachamber.org.

CLEARLAKE - Clearlake International Worm Races.39th annual event is internationally recognized worm race competition held in conjunction with the City of Clearlake Independence Day Festivities. Location: Austin Park, Clearlake, CA. Call: (707) 994-3600
CYPRESS - Fireworks Celebration. Military displays, Food, Entertainment, Fireworks are held at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos 11200 Lexington Drive (enter at Lexington Drive, South of Katella Avenue). Gates open at 4 p.m. Due to security regulations all adults must provide one of the following I.D.s: California Driver's License or California I.D or Military ID or Passport. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Call: (714) 229-6700

DEL MAR - San Diego County Fair - sdfair.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Billed as largest 4th of July Parade west of the Mississippi, it includes a fireworks show over the Pacific Ocean. Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street, fireworks after dark. Free. Event includes Expo at Pier Plaza. Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. The accompanying Pier Festival runs all weekend and offers daily live entertainment, a 28-foot-high climbing wall, food vendors and exhibitors. hb4thofjuly.org

KENWOOD - 4th of July Parade and fun activities throughout the day. kenwoodparade.com

LAGUNA BEACH - Art-A-Fair festival. 42nd annual art event located in a beautiful garden setting with 125 artists, plus live entertainment, fine food, demonstrations and workshops. This year's theme is "Venetian Carnival." The event runs through Aug. 31. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif. Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. until 10 p.m. Cost: Season pass $3.50 - $7.00; under 12 free. Call: (949) 494-451. art-a-fair.com

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival. 42nd annual artists event is a village filled with restaurant dining, live bands and original art, jewelry and clothing. Staged in a shady eucalyptus grove at the base of Laguna Canyon, the colorfully decorated outdoor venue includes some of the walkways covered with sawdust. The show offers a great opportunity for home decorating and gift shopping. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $3 - 8 (approx.), kids 5 and under free. Annual pass sold for approx. $20. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Ca. Call: (949) 494-3030. sawdustfestival.org
LONG BEACH - Queen Mary 4th of July Celebration with live bands all day and fireworks at night. Time: Noon to 10 p.m. Cost: $12 - 33. queenmary.com

LONG BEACH - 4th of July Party on the Pier. Includes Live band in private Party area (west end of Pier). Food and Adult beverages will be offered for purchase, reserved seats for fireworks show. Cost: $20 person. Location:
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, 15 39th Place, Long Beach, CA 90803. alfredosbeachclub.com
SANTA ROSA - the Sonoma County Fairgrounds will host Red, White and Boom featuring a record number of kids rides, Fireworks. Free parking in downtown Santa Rosa. www.SonomaCounty4th.com
AVALON 4th of July Parade, Fireworks Display, Dinner at the Casino Ballroom. Join island residents for the golf cart parade down Crescent Avenue starting at 1pm. Enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner and music of the USC Marching Band in the Casino Ballroom plus a magnificent fireworks display over Avalon Bay with viewing from the balcony. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce
BERKELEY 4TH of July at the Marina - Food, arts and crafts, adventure playground, free sailboat rides, puppets, belly dancers, face painters and wacky art cars. Free.
BERKELEY - All City Picnic includes music, children’s games, breakfast, exhibits and petting zoo. Call: 408-984-3257. Free
CALISTOGA Silverado Parade patriotic display with kids, horses, bands and floats. Get there early as the parade route down Lincoln and FairWay Aves fill up early in their favorite spots.
CAPITOLA - World’s Shortest Parade 2007. Parade at 10 am, pancake breakfast before, party in the park afterwards. 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Soquel Dr. & State Park Dr., Aptos Village. Phone: (831) 688.1467 aptoschamber.com

CARLSBAD - Legoland Fireworks Show. Red, White and BOOM! Celebration. A star-spangled Fourth of July celebration with fun activities for the entire family! Enjoy games and entertainment on the Miniland Lawn as well as Legoland's American Flag building event. At Park closing, enjoy a fireworks spectacular choreographed to a spirited American music tribute. Park open: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA. Tickets
CORONADO - Parade, U. S. Navy S.E.A.L. demo, fireworks and music. Free
CORTE MADERA/LARKSPUR - Parade, arts and crafts, entertainment, carnival games, children’s activities and food. Free
FONTANA - K-FROG Stations' Red, White & Cruise. Drive your car on the track! Fun filled day for the entire family! Live entertainment, Country and Rock, Car Show, Cruise your registered vehicle on the official NASCAR track, awards, vendors, restaurants, RV camping, and to top off the celebration a Fireworks show! Don't miss out on a great time at the track! . Registration includes admission to concert, see registration form for details. Registration forms available at: justcruzinevents.com. Time: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $80-90 (includes car speedway pass and admission 1 driver and 3 people). $15 for extra admission tickets to car show and fireworks display at night. Call: 951-656-0862. justcruzinevents.com
FULLERTON - Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks Show - This festival provides a safe 4th of July alternative for Fullerton residents and visitors from surrounding areas. An amazing sky show of choreographed fireworks begins at 9:00pm. The festival includes games, food booths, live entertainment, pony rides, and other activities for all ages. Time: 5:00-9:30pm. Location: Fullerton High School Stadium (at Lemon & Berkley – Fullerton , Ca). Cost: Free. If you are interested in becoming a Vendor at any of these events, or for more detailed information, please call (714) 738-6545. To become a sponsor, please contact Ashley Glass at (714) 738-3338. www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/special events/deafult.asp
HUNTINGTON BEACH - 4th of July Brunch and Parade. 4th of July benefit brunch hosted by Bolsa Chica Conservancy at Fred’s Mexican Café in downtown Huntington Beach includes views of the parade by the ocean and all you can eat buffet! Sponsored by Fred’s Mexican Café, Laird Coatings Resource Corporation and Surf City Kiwanis, all proceeds from the benefit will go to support the Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s Wetland Science Education Programs and the Education and Restoration Center. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Cost: $35; 10 and under $15. Location: Fred’s Mexican Café, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Tickets call 714-846-1114

JULIAN - OLD-FASHIONED Parade; barbecue and quilt show, western shoot-out and World War II fly-over. FREE

LAKE FOREST - 4th of July Celebration & Parade. This annual event starts with a Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast in front of El Toro High School Gym ($5), and moves onto the El Toro Education Boosters 5K Run/Walk at Lake Forest Drive & Serrano Road (lf5k.org). Next, line up for the Lake Forest 4th of July Parade with the theme, American Pride: Heroes and Honor. Parade starts at the corner of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Dr., Lake Forest, CA. Time: 10 a.m. Cost: Free to watch. Call: (949) 461-3450. city-lakeforest.com
LOMPOC - Color guards, patriotic speeches, fireworks, barbecue, children’s parade, antique cars, music and entertainment. FREE
LOS ANGELES - Entertainment, musket salute, historical portrayals and outdoor dance. FREE
NEWPORT BEACH -Fourth of July Celebration offers a memorable Fourth of July along the water and under the stars at The Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina. One of Orange County’s most spectacular seaside fireworks display for nearly 50 years begins in the early afternoon with a barbecue, carnival games, crafts, face painting, music and more, followed by an evening filled with “rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air.” Cost: $30/car. For more information, call Newport Dunes at (800) 765-7661 or visit www.NewportDunes.com.
OXNARD - Annual "Fireworks by the Sea" Celebration includes a full day of entertainment, good food, and activities ending with a spectacular evening fireworks display. Location: Channel Islands Harbor, corner of Victoria & Channel Islands Blvd. channelislandsharbor.org

OXNARD - Oxnard Bill of Rights Tall Ship Cruises. Historic ship sets sail each weekend for a 3 hour cruise offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost: $45; age 55+ $40; $35 age 12 and under. Location: Marine Emporium Landing, Channel Islands Harbor, 3600 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA. Call: Island Packers Cruises (805) 642-1393. islandpackers.com.

PACOIMA - 4th of July Celebration. 15th Annual San Fernando Valley’s Fair is a free annual festival celebration and spectacular Fireworks Show with different type of foods and drinks, free gifts, arts & crafts, live Music entertainment, Carnival Rides & Games and a variety of products, services and information provided by all type of exhibitors. Time: 11: a.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Hansen Dam Park, 11770 Foothill Blvd., Pacoima/San Fernando, CA 91342. Call: (818) 718-7956

PISMO BEACH - 4th of July Celebration on the Pier. Live music, food, military bands, clowns and a Firework Show from the 1,200 foot Pismo Beach Pier with seating on your own...sit on the sand beside the Pismo Beach Pier or Promenade. Time: Sunset. Cost: Free. Call: (805) 773-4382. pismochamber.com

PLEASANTON - Alameda County Fair. Award-winning fair features top acts and wristband one fee for carnival rides. The theme in 2009 is "Come Out & Play", and you can play through July 19 (closed on Mondays). Bay Area Blues Society performs today. Fair time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $10; kids $6; parking: $8; Carnival wristband $20 approx. Location: Valley Ave. @ Bernal, Pleasanton, CA. alamedacountyfair.com
POWAY - The City of Poway is hosting the annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration on July 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. This event is co-sponsored by the Old Poway Park Action Committee and admission is free.

REDONDO BEACH - Fourth of July launches the summer concert series at the Redondo Beach Pier. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 100 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com. After the concert, enjoy a dynamic fireworks show launched from Seaside Lagoon.

SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Chronicle Fourth of July Waterfront Festival Fisherman's Wharf 415-705-5500 A day long event featuring the West Coast's largest display of fireworks, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts. Fireworks begin around 9:00 p.m. Dress warmly.
FESTIVITIES AT PIER 39 Celebration includes entertainment and fireworks. FREE
SANTA CLARA - Music, children’s games, breakfast, exhibits and petting zoo. FREE
SANTA CRUZ - Old Fashioned Celebration at Wilder Ranch, Jumpin’ Frog Jamboree at Roaring Camp, 10K Firecracker Race and Aptos Parade www.downtownsantacruz.com
SAN RAMON - STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR Entertainment, skydiving exhibitions, food and fireworks. FREE

TEMECULA - Pow Wow. Pechanga's 14th annual pow wow is free to the public and includes drums, dancing, free RV parking. Time: daily. Cost: Free. Location: Pechanga Casino Resort, Temecula, CA. Location: Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592. Call: (877) 997-8386. pechanga.com
VALLEJO - Traditional Independence Day celebration includes pops concert, parade, ducky derby and fireworks. FREE
VENTURA- 4th of July Street Fair in Ventura! Ventura's downtown area 31st Annual 4th of July Street Fair with over 300 artisans. Booths offer handmade arts and crafts and food from local restaurants, while live entertainment, a children's parade and children's activities. Time: 11 am to 5 pm. Free shuttle service- Ventura County Government Center parking lot closest to Telephone & Hill Streets, beginning at 11am and continuing until 5pm. The shuttle drop off point at the Street Fair will be at California & Santa Clara Streets by the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau.
(805) 654-7830 or (805) 654-7788 (TDD) www.venturastreetfair.com
WATSONVILLE - SPIRIT OF WATSONVILLE Parade, food, games and fireworks. FREE

July 5, 2009

Sunday

ARNOLD - Sierra Nevada Folk Arts Festival. 37th Annual event on July 4 & 5 features over 60 booths of fine arts, crafts, and gourmet foods. Live country/swing music by the "Stardust Cowboys" from Sacramento and famous juggler Mark "Bonzai" Bunnell from San Francisco perform each day; continuous entertainment. Annual Ebbett’s Pass parade is held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. on Highway 4. The Ebbett’s Pass Lion’s Club pancake breakfast is served both days from 7:30 - 11:00. The Ebbett’s Pass Volunteer Fire Department offers local beers. Hours of the festival are 10 - 5 each day, and admission and parking are free. Location: Highway 4, Downtown Arnold; On the grounds of Bristol's Ranch House Cafe, Arnold, CA. For further information, please e-mail Kim at afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net or call 925/372-8961.

CRESTLINE - Chili Cook-Off in Crestline."Beat the Heat" ICS Sanctioned Chili Competition! at the Lake Gregory. Time: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Location: Ball Fields, Lake Gregory, CA. Contact: (909) 338-2706

PISMO BEACH - Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves. Over 70 local artists and craftsmen exhibit and sell paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass artist, textile, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and much more. Live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, BBQ, and on-site massage offer a day of fun for all ages. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Dinosaur Caves Park, Pismo Beach, CA. classiccalifornia.com

SACRAMENTO - Carved Elegance: Woodies, Wheels, and Waves Car Exhibit. Runs through September 19. California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA. Hours: Daily from 10a.m. – 6 p.m. Extended hours on Thursdays from 6pm – 9pm through the Summer. Museum admission: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $4 Students, children under 5 free. For more information, call (916) 442-6802. calautomuseum.org.

SAN FRANCISCO - Angel Island After the Fire Hike. Docent led tour takes you by the areas where a fire destroyed plants and trees, and will show how it is recovering. Learn about the historic sites and impact on vegetation and the BayWood Artists. The hike is about 6 miles. Take the earliest ferry from San Francisco or Tiburon and meet at 10:30 at the Island gift shop. Return on the last ferry. Bring hiking shoes, layered clothing, water, lunch, camera, and binoculars. Group size limited. Call (415) 435-3522 for reservations. $5 fee goes to the state park. angelisland.org

SUNOL - Historic Train Rides. Depart from Sunol depot and travel part of the historic route of the first transcontinental railroad. Departure times: 10:30 a.m.; Noon; 1:30 and 3 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA Call: (925) 862-9063. ncry.org

July 6, 2009

Monday

OXNARD - Foreign Film Cinema. Plaza Cinemas 14 features special foreign film showing tonight. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $9.25; Seniors $5.75. Location: 255 West 5th Street, Oxnard, CA. downtowncenter.org
REDONDO BEACH - Seaside Lagoon Water Park. The large saltwater lagoon with chlorinated water offers trained lifeguard supervision. Besides swimming, the Lagoon offers a large sand area for sunbathing, children's play equipment, and volleyball courts. There is also a grassy area and luau shelter for day and evening events, plus snack bar facilities provided by Ruby's Restaurant onsite. Time: 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily. Cost: $5 adult; $4 child; Free under 2 years. Season pass family of 4 is $100. Call: (310) 318-0681. redondo.org

July 7, 2009

Tuesday

BREA - Farmers Market. This weekly event at Downtown Brea features the finest, farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and includes crafts, too. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Location: Birch Street, Downtown Brea, CA. breadowntown.com

CALIFORNIA - Grunion Run. Time: 9:45 to 11:45 p.m. at Southern California beaches.

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org/
PLEASANTON - Alameda County Fair. Award-winning fair features top acts and wristband one fee for carnival rides. The theme in 2009 is "Come Out & Play", and you can play through July 19 (closed on Mondays). Lynyrd Skynyrd Band performs today. Fair time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $10; kids $6; parking: $8; Carnival wristband $20 approx. Location: Valley Ave. @ Bernal, Pleasanton, CA. alamedacountyfair.com

REDONDO BEACH - Seaside Lagoon Water Park. The large saltwater lagoon with chlorinated water offers trained lifeguard supervision. Besides swimming, the Lagoon offers a large sand area for sunbathing, children's play equipment, and volleyball courts. There is also a grassy area and luau shelter for day and evening events, plus snack bar facilities provided by Ruby's Restaurant onsite. Time: 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily. Cost: $5 adult; $4 child; Free under 2 years. Season pass family of 4 is $100. Call: (310) 318-0681. redondo.org

VICTORVILLE - Sonic's Drive In Cruise Night. Cool cars congregated Every Tuesday after 5 p.m., get half off burgers at Sonic, and come to America's old fashioned Drive-Inn. Time: 5 p.m. Location: 11780 Amargosa Road, Victorville, CA. Call: (760) 949-8827.

July 8, 2009

Wednesday

CALIFORNIA - Grunion Run. Time: 10:20 p.m. to 12:20 a.m. at Southern California beaches.

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org/

July 9, 2009

Thursday

CALIFORNIA - Grunion Run. Time: 10:50 p.m. to 12:50 a.m. at Southern California beaches.

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

REDONDO BEACH - Summer Concerts on the Pier. This free summer concert series at the Redondo Beach Pier features, rock, surf sounds, Irish, indie, and popular favorites. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 100 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com.

SAN JOSE - Hot San Jose Nights Car Show. This first ever event produced by Mike Hennessy of Car Guy Channel TV Show and KNRY Radio is a huge car event comprised of a classic car show/competition; automotive swap meet; classic car cruise; military vehicle and many exhibits and products. Location: San Jose Convention Center, South Hall, 435 South Market Street, San Jose, CA. hotsanjosenights.com

July 10, 2009

Friday

CALIFORNIA - Grunion Run. Time: 11:25 p.m. to 1:25 a.m. at Southern California beaches.

COSTA MESA - Orange County Fair. Orange County Fair is one of the most popular urban fairs in the U.S. Pig races, people contests, carnival rides, food, fun, and loads of live entertainment and fun for the entire family. Runs through Aug. 9, 2009 (closed Mondays). Tickets: $5 - 10, kids under free 5 free, subject to change. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Call: (714) 708-1500. ocfair.
LAKEPORT - Summer Concert. Pack your picnic supper and head to the park to hear to-notch musical acts perform in the gazebo. Every Friday evening from mid-June through mid-August. Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Library Park, Lakeport, CA. Call: (707) 263-6113

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

PLEASANTON - Rock Explosion, concert. AC/DC, Van Halen, Journey, Led Zepplin, Foreigner, Aerosmith, Montrose, Lynrd Skynrd, Boston and other rock greats are featured in sets by Rock Explosion at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

July 11, 2009

Saturday

BENICIA - The Spenger Garden Music Series presents Edna Love and the North Beach Brass Band. Mardi Gras in Detroit west-coast styled soul music review with New Orleans brass. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $20 general admission. Location: Benicia Historical Museum, Stone Hall, 2024 Camel Road, Benicia, CA 94510. Call: (707) 745-5435. beniciahistoricalmuseum.org

BIG BEAR LAKE - Chili Cookoff. This is a International Chili Sanctioned event with prizes. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $7 admission. Location: Bartlett Parking lot in the Village at Big Bear Lake, CA. Call: (909) 237-4608. ChiliGirl@live.com

COSTA MESA - Orange County Fair. Orange County Fair is one of the most popular urban fairs in the U.S. Pig races, people contests, carnival rides, food, fun, and loads of live entertainment and fun for the entire family. Runs through Aug. 9, 2009 (closed Mondays). Tickets: $5 - 10, kids under free 5 free, subject to change. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Call: (714) 708-1500. ocfair.
HUNTINGTON BEACH - SurfinPaws Dog Surfing Contest. Calling all dogs and dog owners. Surf competition allows you to compete for a variety of surfing tricks. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $25 surf contest; $10.50 red carpet evening event at Hilton. Location: PCH & Goldenwest, 2200 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Hilton: 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, HB, CA. Contact: surfinpaws.com

LOS ALTOS - Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival. 30th Annual Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival in downtown Los Altos features the work of artists from across the Western U.S., wine from a half dozen of the region’s finest vintners and a wide variety of food. Free concerts throughout the day with bands such as free concerts from performers such as California Beach Boys, Double Funk Crunch, Debbie Thacker, and The WoogieMen. Rides and activities in the Kidzone make for a family fun day. Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Address: Main and State streets, Los Altos, CA. Cost: Free. Contact: downtownlosaltos.org

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

MENDOCINO - Mendocino Music Festival Opening Night. Orchestra performs Ginistera: Estancia; Beethoven: Symphony No. 7; Brahms: Violin Concerto; Alexander Markov, violin. Celebrating its 24th year, the Festival includes the Festival Orchestra, Chorus, and Chamber Players at Mendocino Headlands State Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Main Street between Lansing and Kasten, Mendocino. The event runs through July. Shows are at 8 p.m. Call (707) 937-4041. mendocinomusic.com

PALO ALTO - The Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival. The 17th Annual art festival attracts thousands of discriminating shoppers and collectors in an open-air celebration of clay and glass artistry. 175 artists display a range of traditional and contemporary handcrafted clay and glass art such as Raku ware, Ikebana dishes, Stunning ceramic and glass jewelry, Hand-blown glassware, porcelain vases, ceramic tiles, chandeliers & lighting fixtures, dinnerware and whimsical teapots. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Contact: (650) 329-2366. acga.net

REDONDO BEACH - Summer Concerts on the Pier. Enjoy a free concert at the Redondo Beach Pier with classic rock or other popular bands. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 100 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com.

SANTA BARBARA - French Festival Bastille Day Celebration. 22nd Annual French Festival held on Bastille Day Weekend in Santa Barbara's Oak Park is where America celebrates France... and what's best is that it is free! Billed as the largest French celebration in the Western United States, French chefs cook cuisine from crepes to quiche, a huge huge Eiffel Tower and French-themed entertainment on three stages: cancan, hot jazz a la Django Reinhart and music and dance the entire time plus the Poodle Parade and c Fatales Drag Review. Time: 11am-7pm. Call: (805) 564-PARIS (805-564-7274). frenchfestival.com.

SANTA BARBARA - Santa Barbara Pride. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, CA. pacificpridefestival.org

SONORA - Certified Farmer's Market. Amnesia is featured entertainment. Fresh produce, crafts and live entertainment. Location: Theall and Stewart St., Sonora, CA. Time: 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call: (209) 532-7735. sonoraca.com

July 12, 2009

Sunday

CARLSBAD - Carlsbad Triathlon. 28th Annual event is one of the world's top 5 longest running triathlons. It is a sprint distance race, consisting of a 1K Swim, 25K Bike, and 5K Run. The course begins at Tamarack Surf Beach and follows the coastline of Carlsbad past scenic beaches, lagoons and wildlife preserves. It boasts an ocean swim, a rolling bike course and a smooth run for the finish. Time: 8 a.m. to Noon. Cost: $90 -150 (approx.) Location: Tamarack State Beach, Carlsbad, CA. carlsbadtriathlon.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 1 & 6:30 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org/

MENDOCINO - Maria Muldaur Concert. Mendocino Music Festival includes the Festival Orchestra, Chorus, and Chamber Players at Mendocino Headlands State Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Main Street between Lansing and Kasten, Mendocino. The event runs through July. Shows are at 8 p.m. Call (707) 937-4041. mendocinomusic.com

PASADENA - Rose Bowl Flea Market. Rose Bowl Flea Market and Market Place is billed as the flea market of the stars. With over 2500 vendors, this decades-long tradition of outdoor shopping is a whopping success that continues to delight all ages. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $8 - 20; Free for kids under 12 with an adult; Free Parking. Location: 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA. rgcshows.com

POWAY - Bette Pegas, Author. Pegas wrote Chasing A Dream in the Galapagos: A Personal Evolution. She will have a Presentation and Book Signing. Time: 1 p.m. Cost: Free, open to the public. Location: Poway Library’s Community Room, 13137 Poway Rd., Poway, CA 92064. Call: (858) 513-2900

July 13, 2009

Monday

HOLLYWOOD - Incubus, concert. Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $39 -75. Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA. billsilvaentertainment.com

FORTUNA - Fortuna Redwood Rodeo. Monday Chili Cookoff launches the rodeo events. Time:5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Main Street, Fortuna, CA. fortunarodeo.com

MENDOCINO - Mendocino Music Festival features Alexander Markov's String Fever. Brilliant violinist is a virtuoso classical and rock musician, backed up this evening by a string quintet, bass and drums at Mendocino Headlands State Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Main Street between Lansing and Kasten, Mendocino. The event runs through July. Shows are at 8 p.m. Call (707) 937-4041. mendocinomusic.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW - Cold Play, concert. Grammy wining band performs during national tour. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $35 - 100. Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA. Call: (650) 967-3000 tickets.livenation.com

July 14, 2009

Tuesday

FORTUNA - Fortuna Redwood Rodeo. Carnival, kids games and cast iron cookoff. Time: Noon. Cost: $20 wrist band for rides. Rohner Park, Western Frontier Shopping Center, and Redwood Village Shopping Center. fortunarodeo.com

LOS ANGELES - Free Admission Day at Museum of the American West. Save $9 general admission fee per person. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles , CA. Call: (323) 667-2000. autrynationalcenter.org

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

MARYSVILLE - Cold Play, concert. Grammy wining band performs during national tour. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25 - 100. Location: Sleep Train Amphitheatre Marysville, 2677 Forty Mile Rd., Marysville, CA. tickets.livenation.com

SAN DIEGO - Fiddler on the Roof, musical. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $18 - 79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

July 15, 2009

Wednesday

LAKE ELSINORE - Cruise Night. 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, car show, music, awards, and more. Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Lake Elsinore Marketplace, on Central between Dexter and Cambern, Lake Elsinore, CA.

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

SAN DIEGO - Fiddler on the Roof, musical. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $18 - 79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SANTA MARIA - Santa Barbara County Fair. 118th annual event is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The fair includes livestock, food booths, carnival rides, arts & crafts, live entertainment and contests. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. Call: (805) 925-8824. santamariafairpark.com

July 16, 2009

Thursday

CHULA VISTA -Cold Play, concert. Grammy wining band performs during national tour. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $100. Location: Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista, CA. Call: (619) 671-3500. Ticketmaster.com

GRASS VALLEY - World Festival. Four days of top notch music and camping (if you like) at Grass Valley Fairgrounds. Headliners this year feature acts such as the Indigo Girls and Los Lobos. Cost: $30/day pass - $140/ 4 day pass and camping included. Time: Daily. Location: Grass Valley Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA. californiafestival.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

MENDOCINO - Music of Refuge and Resistance. Masterpieces from Nazi Prison Camps --Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time & works from Terezin with Walter Green Memorial Concert, Susan Waterfall, piano & narrator
Jeremy Cohen, violin; Burke Schuchmann, cello, and Erin Neff, soprano at Mendocino Music Festival. Location: Mendocino Headlands State Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Main Street between Lansing and Kasten, Mendocino, CA. The event runs through July. Shows are at 8 p.m. Call (707) 937-4041. mendocinomusic.com

REDONDO BEACH - Summer Concerts on the Pier. This free summer concert series at the Redondo Beach Pier features, rock bands, surf sounds, Irish bands, indie, and jazz. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 100 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com.

SAN DIEGO - Fiddler on the Roof, musical. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $18 - 79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SANTA BARBARA - California Wine Festival. The California Wine Festival is the quintessential California wine tasting experience. Saturday afternoon, the Reds, Whites & Blues Wine Festival brings together a world-class wine tasting showcase featuring 300-400 different California wines, dozens of top chefs from award-winning local restaurants, craft brewers, artisan bakers, cheese makers, fine food purveyors, "Best Chef of 09" prizes to the top three winners, and a silent auction featuring exotic and rare wines. A portion of the proceeds goes to local charities. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost:$49-$79 (VIP ticket includes Rare & Reserve Sunset wine tasting.) Location: Chase Palm Park, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, Ca. Phone: 805-223-1880. Email: kami@ californiawinefestival.com / californiawinefestival.com

July 17, 2009

Friday

GUERNEVILLE - Fabulosa Fest 2009 - a radical, fund-raising festival that celebrates WOMEN’s Music and Art. Live Outdoor Concerts, DJ and Pool Parties, Independent Short Film Exhibition, Comedy, Artisan Crafts Fair and more for women and their friends! Legendary Troubadour, Ferron, Vicki Randle (The Tonight Show band), Gretchen Phillips (Texas Hall-of-Fame member), Kaia Wilson (Butchies), Jenny Hoyston (Erase Errata) and Leyna Noel & the Finer Things, plus regional favorites like Judea Eden, Carole & Mitzi, Shelley Doty Xtet, Blair Hansen, Lynn Bobby, Elin Jr, Trusting Lucy, Motherlode (feat. Jackie Strano), Clair, Audrey Howard & the Misters, Jo Boyer, Wildsang, the Raks Rosa Dance Company and more will attend and/or perform. DJ performances by DJ Just Jillin’, DJ Sisters (of Soul’d Out), DJ Pink Lightning (of Stay Gold), DJ Venus in Furs (Sardines!) and more, poolside and at our favorite Guerneville hot spot, Bucks. Time: All day, daily through July 19. Cost: $45-55. Location: 16590 highway 116 (downtown) Guerneville, CA 95446. Call: (415) 643-3486. myspace.com/fabulosafest

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. The biggest beach event to hit the Surf City sand starts off with surfing competitions today. Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

IMPERIAL BEACH - U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition and Festival. Seacoast Drive is closed for the event that runs through Sunday, July 19. Over 100,000 people attend! usopensandcastle.com

IRVINE - Wicked to Oz Musical Show. Broadway favorites presented by Men Alive: The Orange County Gay Men's Chorus. Time:8 p.m. Cost: $25 - 47.50. Location: UC Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA. Call: (949) 854-4646. thebarclay.org

LAKEPORT - Summer Concert. Pack your picnic supper and head to the park to hear to-notch musical acts perform in the gazebo. Every Friday evening from mid-June through mid-August. Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Library Park, Lakeport, CA. Call: (707) 263-6113

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

MENDOCINO - La Boheme at Mendocino Music Festival. Location: Mendocino Headlands State Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Main Street between Lansing and Kasten, Mendocino, CA. The event runs through July. Shows are at 8 p.m. Call (707) 937-4041. mendocinomusic.com

PLEASANTON -Komodojazz, concert. Jazzy greats will be on tap tonight at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

SAN DIEGO - Fiddler on the Roof, musical. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $18 - 79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SANTA MARIA - Santa Barbara County Fair and Country Rodeo. 118th annual event is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The fair includes livestock, food booths, carnival rides, arts & crafts, live entertainment and contests. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. Call: (805) 925-8824. santamariafairpark.com

VENTURA - They Paint Horses, Don’t They? & Amazing Horses A to Z. Free Public Opening Reception for Two New Exhibits: Horses are viewed from unexpected perspectives by 14 contemporary American artists in the exhibition They Paint Horses, Don’t They?, running through September 7. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 89 South California Street, Ventura, CA. RSVP (805) 653-0323 x 10.Ventura County Museum is open Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday -Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission, except for some events. venturamuseum.org.

WEED - Spirituality & Abundance, couse. Have you ever noticed that many spiritual people have trouble making ends meet? This class can help you remove conscious and unconscious blocks to your souls true prosperity and abundance. The techniques taught are simple and easy to use, yet deeply profound. Event goes through July 19. Time: Friday - 7-10 pm, Sat & Sun 11 am to 7 pm. Cost: $350. Location: Weed, CA. Contact: Arianne, (415) 994-9993.

July 18, 2009

Saturday

CAMPBELL - Big Bands and BBQ. Location: Downtown Campbell. Time: Noon to 8 p.m. Cost: Free, foods for fee. downtowncampbell.com

GROVER BEACH - Pismo's and Taws Square Dancing. Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m. Cost: $5.50/person. Location: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, CA. Call: (805) 481-3559. grover.org

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. The biggest beach event to hit the sand is pure surfing competitions today. Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

IMPERIAL BEACH - U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition and Festival. Seacoast Drive is closed for the event that runs through Sunday, July 19. Over 100,000 people attend! usopensandcastle.com

IRVINE - Wicked to Oz Musical Show. Broadway favorites presented by Men Alive: The Orange County Gay Men's Chorus. Time: 3 & 8 p.m. Cost: $25 - 47.50. Location: UC Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA. Call: (949) 854-4646. thebarclay.org

KELSEYVILLE - Lake County's Window to the Universe at Taylor Observatory. Taylor Observatory public lecture, planetarium experience and astronomical viewing. From Stonehenge to Hubble allows guests to learn about and view objects through a telescope. Time: 8 to 11 p.m. Suggested donation: $3. Location: 5725 Oak Hill Lane, Kelseyville, CA. Call: (707) 262-4121. taylorobservatory.org

MENDOCINO - Big Band Concert at Mendocino Music Festival. Location: Mendocino Headlands State Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Main Street between Lansing and Kasten, Mendocino, CA. The event runs through July. Shows are at 8 p.m. Call (707) 937-4041. mendocinomusic.com

'ORANGE - Bunny’s Busy Day Author book signing. Marylin Mansdorf, author of Bunny's Busy Day, will read her book to kids and doing a book signing. Parents can bring cameras for a photo opportunity with Bunny character from the book. Included is a fun coloring activity for the kids and a take home bookmark. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 791 South Main St., Suite 100, Orange, CA 92868. Call: (714) 558-0028.

PIERCY - Reggae on the River annual music festival. Location: Highway 101 at Dimmick Ranch/French's Camp. The Festival entrance is on the highway, just after exits for Piercy in Humboldt County, 200 miles north of San Francisco, 75 miles south of Eureka. Once you see the Piercy exits, you will begin to see signs for the Festival. Stay on Hwy 101 and follow the signs. reggaeontheriver.com

SAN DIEGO - Pride Parade. The annual Pride Parade has over 150 floats and is the largest civic event in San Diego and the largest Pride parade in Southern California. Celebrate equality, freedom, and diversity! Time: 11 am. University Ave between Normal St., down 6th to Upas, San Diego, CA. In addition to the parade there's a Pride Festival with juried exhibit showcasing works by local LGBT artists skilled in oil painting, pottery, sculpturing and jewelry making, etc. Location: 6th & Juniper in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. sandiegopride.org

SAN DIEGO - Fiddler on the Roof, musical. Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Cost: $18 - 79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SEAL BEACH - Seal Beach Lions Club Fish Fry - This 65th annual event at Seal Beach Pier "seals the deal" for honest-to-goodness cooking that will have you licking your fingers. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Free, food for fee. Location: Eisenhower Park, Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachlions.com

WEED - Spirituality & Abundance, couse. Have you ever noticed that many spiritual people have trouble making ends meet? This class can help you remove conscious and unconscious blocks to your souls true prosperity and abundance. The techniques taught are simple and easy to use, yet deeply profound. Event goes through July 19. Time: Sat & Sun 11 am to 7 pm. Cost: $350. Location: Weed, CA. Contact: Arianne, (415) 994-9993.

July 19, 2009

Sunday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. Enjoy world class surfers in the 6 star WQS event. Next weekend is the big finale with the beach camp. This weekend is low key in comparison. Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

IMPERIAL BEACH - U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition and Festival. Seacoast Drive is closed for the event that includes competitions, food and vendor booths and outdoor activities and games on the smooth sand beaches of Imperial Beach. Over 100,000 people attend! usopensandcastle.com

SAN DIEGO - Fiddler on the Roof, musical. Time: 1 & 6 p.m. Cost: $18 - 79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SAN DIEGO - Pride Festival. The Pride Festival includes juried exhibit showcasing works by local LGBT artists skilled in oil painting, pottery, sculpturing and jewelry making, etc. Location: 6th & Juniper in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. sandiegopride.org

SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria / Guadalupe Obon Festival. Festive costumes, drumming, foods and fun. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: 313 W. Tunnel, Santa Maria, CA. Contact Terri at Whitkawa96@comcast.net

WEED - Spirituality & Abundance, couse. Have you ever noticed that many spiritual people have trouble making ends meet? This class can help you remove conscious and unconscious blocks to your souls true prosperity and abundance. The techniques taught are simple and easy to use, yet deeply profound. Time: 11 am to 7 pm. Cost: $350. Location: Weed, CA. Contact: Arianne, (415) 994-9993.

July 20, 2009

Monday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. Top surfers vie for cash prizes in this annual beach event. Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

July 21, 2009

Tuesday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. Everybody's going surfing to Huntington Beach, Cal for this annual event. In two days (Thursday), the beach games begin, adding yet more thrills. Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

VENTURA - They Paint Horses, Don’t They? & Amazing Horses A to Z. Horses are viewed from unexpected perspectives by 14 contemporary American artists in the exhibition They Paint Horses, Don’t They? runs through September 7. Cost: Free. Location: 89 South California Street, Ventura, CA. Hours: Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday -Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. venturamuseum.org.

July 22, 2009

Wednesday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. The biggest beach event to hit the Surf City with surfing in a World Qualifying Series 6 star event. Winner of this competition gets additional points, that are cumulatively added up over the series. Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

SAN FRANCISCO- Angel Island Potomac Tour. Enjoy a tram tour of Fort McDowell, one of the oldest military posts in the nation, and other significant historical Angel Island sites. Board FDR's Presidential Yacht, USS Potomac at Jack London Square, Oakland. A Gourmet Box Lunch and beverages will be provided on the tour. Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $90/person. Reservations required, call: (510) 627-1215.

July 23, 2009

Thursday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. Beach Games begin at the U.S. Open of Surfing. Bringing BMXers, skateboarders, concerts, a beach/ surfers village and lots of giveaways, this event is the largest surfing event on the beach by attendance (Mavericks, when held, is the biggest by waves size). Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

July 24, 2009

Friday

GILROY - Gilroy Garlic Festival. Foods, exciting garlic games and contests, booths, cooking with garlic, bands and entertainment, and garlic galore! Runs through July 26. gilroygarlicfestival.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surfers Hall of Fame Ceremony. Surfers Hall of Fame 2009 Immortalizes Surfing Greats in the 12th annual ceremony that includes speeches, and three famous surfers placing their hand and footprints in wet pavement. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Huntington Surf & Sport (corner of PCH and Main), Huntington Beach, CA.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. The biggest beach event to hit the Surf City includes Beach Games, entertainment on the sand and thousands of people. Arrive early for parking! Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

NAPLES - Big Food and Wine Event: Aphrodisiac Culinary Expressions and Sexy Wines. Sexually suggestive foods like figs and bananas, or honey and oysters that contain vitamins aiding in sex hormone production can surge the libido. Chef Cinthia and wine expert Chris Spangler will be matching this seductive fare with racy and alluring wines. Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Cost: $45. Reservations must be made by credit card and 48 hours notice is required for cancellation. To reserve your place please email info@morrys.com or call (562) 433-0405. morrys.com
PASO ROBLES - Big Daddy's Blues Band Concert. The 2009 Vina Robles Concert Series, presented by AMS Entertainment, invites guests to bring a picnic or pre-order one prepared by Trumpet Vine Catering. Vina Robles wines are available for purchase. No outside beverages please. Time: 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7 PM. Cost: $20. Location: Signature Room, Vina Robles Hospitality Center, 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Call (805) 227-4812.

PLEASANTON - La Ventana, concert. Salsa, rock and gypsy rock are featured at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

THOUSAND OAKS - CATS, Musical. Tells the story of the annual ritual of Jellicle cats. This musical had a 19 year run on Broadway. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $42 - 78. Location: Fred Kavli Theatre -Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA. Call: (805) 449-2787. toaks.org

July 25, 2009

Saturday

ALISO VIEJO - Bunny’s Busy Day Author book signing. Marylin Mansdorf, author of Bunny's Busy Day, will read her book to kids and doing a book signing. Parents can bring cameras for a photo opportunity with Bunny character from the book. Included is a fun coloring activity for the kids and a take home bookmark. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Aliso Viejo Library, 1 Journey, Aliso Viejo , CA 92656. Call: (949) 360-1727.
CHICO - Tribal Trails, Wagon Wheels, and Pioneer Parties Tour. Travel the old, scenic wagon road from Beckwourth to Genesee (in Plumas County) with Farrell Cunningham, a local Maidu historian, and Dan Elliott, an Archeologist with the U.S. Forest Service. Participants will learn about the fascinating history of mountain man Jim Beckwourth, the Clover Valley Logging Company, local ranches, and the Maidu Indians, who lived in the valley for generations before Beckwourth’s wagon road opened the area to European immigrants. Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $45 per person & up. Bus transportation, morning refreshments, and lunch are included in the price. Reservations are required. Call: (530) 284-1022.

CRESTLINE- Cruisin in the Pines Car & Motorcycle Show. Mountain Classics 3rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show is open to all rods, customs, corvettes, trucks, specialty’s and motorcycles. Limited to 250 entries. Class Trophies will be awarded. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Lake Gregory Regional Park, Crestline, Ca. Early Registration (by July 20th) Cars $25. Bikes $20. Late Registration or at the Gate Cars $30. Bikes $25. Vendors $50. Participant or Vendor questions call (909) 338-1900.

DUNSMUIR - Mossbrae Music Festival with Charlie Musselwhite. 3rd annual Mossbrae Music Festival features legendary blues harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite. Gourmet sandwiches, salads, fruits, desserts, hot foods, wines, microbrews & sodas will be available. Time: 4:30 p.m. Cost: $25 - 50; age 16 and under admitted free with a paid adult age 21 and over. Location: Botanical Gardens Stage, Dunsmuir City Park, 4841 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, CA.

GILROY - Gilroy Garlic Festival. Foods, exciting garlic games and contests, booths, cooking with garlic, bands and entertainment, and garlic galore! Runs through July 26. gilroygarlicfestival.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. This is the big weekend, the grand finale for the US Open of Surfing. Beach Games, vendor expos, great music, and tons of sand make this a top pick for California Beaches this weekend. Arrive early for parking! Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

OXNARD - Oxnard Salsa Festival. Two days of spicy foods and sizzling entertainment in downtown Oxnard. The 16th Annual Festival is presented by the Oxnard Downtowners and features top salsa bands, non-stop salsa dancing, vendor marketplace shopping, Kids Korner, Salsa Tasting Tent, international foods, a salsa recipe contest, and more. This award-winning Festival is held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Location: Plaza Park, Fifth & B Streets, Oxnard, CA. Admission and parking are Free. Pets and coolers are not permitted. Call: (805) 247-0197. oxnardsalsafestival.com.

THOUSAND OAKS - CATS, Musical. Tells the story of the annual ritual of Jellicle cats. This musical had a 19 year run on Broadway. Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Cost: $42 - 78. Location: Fred Kavli Theatre -Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA. Call: (805) 449-2787. toaks.org

July 26, 2009

Sunday

GILROY - Gilroy Garlic Festival. Foods, exciting garlic games and contests, booths, cooking with garlic, bands and entertainment, and garlic galore! Runs through July 26. gilroygarlicfestival.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. On this final day of the US Open of Surfing the top surfer is selected in final heats. While the Thursday through Saturday beach games such as BMX are winding down early, this is the most exciting day to see the winner of the surf competition be selected and win his cash prize. Get to town early and get parked. Parking spots are at a premium. Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

SANTA CRUZ - Wharf to Wharf Race. Santa Cruz to Capitola six mile race. Cost: $35. Location: Starts at Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA. wharftowharf.com

THOUSAND OAKS - CATS, Musical. Tells the story of the annual ritual of Jellicle cats. This musical had a 19 year run on Broadway. Time: 2 p.m. Cost: $42 - 78. Location: Fred Kavli Theatre -Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA. Call: (805) 449-2787. toaks.org

July 27, 2009

Monday

July 28, 2009

Tuesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

July 29, 2009

Wednesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

July 30, 2009

Thursday

AMADOR COUNTY - Amador County Fair. Dress Like a Pirate Day in this annual fair themed, A Grape Time to Hukilau. Miss Amador Scholastic Competition, 7 p.m.; Cost: $8/adult (age 13 up); $4 parking. Time: 9 a.m. to midnight. Location: Locus at Empire Street, Plymouth, CA. amadorcountyfair.com

LONG BEACH - Kids Fishing Rodeo. Time: 8 a.m. to Noon. Free to kids 16 years and under. Location: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, 15 39th Place, Long Beach, CA 90803. alfredosbeachclub.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 1:30 & 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

July 31, 2009

Friday

AMADOR COUNTY - Amador County Fair. Seniors Day in this annual fair themed, A Grape Time to Hukilau. Miss Amador Scholastic Competition, 7 p.m.; Cost: $8/adult (age 13 up); $4 parking. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Location: Locus at Empire Street, Plymouth, CA. amadorcountyfair.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

MANHATTAN BEACH - International Surf Festival. LA County Lifeguard Championships. Start at 7 a.m. and continue during the day. Location: Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA. Cost: Free to watch. surffestival.org

PLEASANTON - House Rockers, concert. Rock and soul classics from the 60's to the 90's are sizzling in this band's renditions with a red-hot rhythm section and powerhouse five-piece horn section, at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

To be determined

ATASCADERO - Lavender Festival. Third annual lavender festival on an actual lavender farm offers good times and healthy living with entertainment, vendors and plenty of products locally grown. Evening concert with Corinne West (5 p.m.) costs: $20 person. Location: Green Acres Lavender Farm, 8865 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero, CA. Call: (805) 466-0837. greenacreslavenderfarm.com

OJAI - Ojai Rock Fest. Location: Libbey Bowl, Ojai, CA. Time: Noon to 10 p.m. Cost: $20 all day pass in advance. Purchase tickets at howardpresents.com and all Ticketmaster outlets.

August 2009

August 1, 2009

Saturday

AMADOR COUNTY - Amador County Fair. Cattlemen's Day in this annual fair themed, A Grape Time to Hukilau. Miss Amador Scholastic Competition, 7 p.m.; Cost: $8/adult (age 13 up); $4 parking. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Location: Locus at Empire Street, Plymouth, CA. amadorcountyfair.com

BENICIA - The Spenger Garden Music Series presents George Cole and Vive Le Jazz. A mix of European, Americana, Gypsy and Jazz, the smokin' Bay Area sextet invites you to close your eyes and be transported to a sultry evening in a Parisian night. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $20 general admission. Location: Benicia Historical Museum, Stone Hall, 2024 Camel Road, Benicia, CA 94510. Call: (707) 745-5435. beniciahistoricalmuseum.org
CARLSBAD - Family Movie Night in the Park. Moonlight Movie series presents Kung Fu Panda. Bring a blanket and beach chairs. The games, activities, and food will be provided through the partnership of Time Warner Cable and City of Carlsbad. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA. Call: (760) 602-7519 . ci.carlsbad.ca.us

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Jr. Lifeguard Pancake Breakfast. Time: 8 a.m. Cost: Around $5/person. Location: Lake Park, Lake St. at Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. juniorguard.com

EL SEGUNDO - Premiere Props Auction. Unique cars and collector movie props will be auctioned off. Time: 11am with a preview from 9am – 11am. Location: E.P Industries’ warehouse in El Segundo, CA (2305 Utah Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245). Fans can also place live bids online at icollector.com/ with the preview beginning August 1st at 9am and the live auction starting at 11am. premiereprops.comor call (310) 322-PROP / (888) 761-PROP.

INGLEWOOD - California Jamboree After-Dark & Electric Vehicle Festival. A Family event featuring Custom and Classic Cars, Trucks, Hot-rods, Motorcycles, and now a special Electric Vehicle Festival is considered the most prestigious truck show since 1987! Featuring many live events, filling the day and night with fun and excitement! Time: 2 to 10 p.m. Cost: General admission: $10 adult; free for child; Vehicle competition registration: $40 at door.Location: Hollywood Park, 3800 w. 90th St., Inglewood, CA 90301. Call: (310) 326-4526, sales@truckjam.com or visit TruckJamPlus.com

IRVINE - Project Playhouse. View whimsical playhouses produced by dedicated homebuilders, trades, architects and designers who have donated their talents and resources to create these whimsical playhouses that are auctioned off at the end of the event. Proceeds actually put real people in real homes. Annual Project Playhouse debuted in 1992 and has become HomeAid Orange County ’s signature fundraiser. August 1 is the only time you can go inside the houses. Opened weekends through Sept. 12, 2009. Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Cost: Not specified. Location: Irvine Spectrum, 71 Fortune Dr., 970, Irvine, CA. Call: (949) 553-9510. projectplayhouse.org

LAGUNA BEACH - Art-A-Fair festival. Annual art event located in a beautiful garden setting with 125 artists, plus live entertainment, fine food, demonstrations and workshops. This year's theme is "Venetian Carnival." The event runs through Aug. 31. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif. Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. until 10 p.m. Cost: Season pass $3.50 - $7; under 12 free. Call: (949) 494-451. art-a-fair.com

LONG BEACH - Dragon Boat Festival and Races. Marine Stadium, 5839 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA. lbdragonboat.com

LONG BEACH - Crawfish Festival. Rainbow Lagoon, Long Beach, CA. Time: Noon - 11 p.m. Cost: $13-30. Location: 400 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA. longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

MANHATTAN BEACH - International Bodysurfing Championships. Start at 6:45 a.m. and continue during the day. Location: Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA. Cost to participate: $25 by 7/31, $35 on Sand. Free to watch. Call: (310) 545-4825. This event is part of the annual International Surf Festival. surffestival.org

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 1 & 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

TORRANCE BEACH - Sand Soccer Tournament. Torrance Sand Soccer Association sponsors the 4th annual sand soccer tourney. Start at 8 a.m. Location: Torrance Beach, Torrance, CA. surffestival.org

August 2, 2009

Sunday

AMADOR COUNTY - Amador County Fair. Auction Day in this annual fair themed, A Grape Time to Hukilau. Miss Amador Scholastic Competition, 7 p.m.; Cost: $8/adult (age 13 up); $4 parking. Time: 9 a.m. to midnight. Location: Locus at Empire Street, Plymouth, CA. amadorcountyfair.com

LONG BEACH - Dragon Boat Festival and Races. Marine Stadium, 5839 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA. lbdragonboat.com

LONG BEACH - Crawfish Festival. Rainbow Lagoon, Long Beach, CA. Time: Noon - 10 p.m. Cost: $13-30. Location: 400 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA. longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

MANHATTAN BEACH - International Surf Festival. Velzy-Stevens Pier-to-Pier Paddleboard Championship at Manhattan Beach Pier, South Side at 7:30 a.m. (310) 379-4751; Sand Castle Design Contest at 8 a.m. at the Pier (310) 802-5405; Sand Soccer at Torrance Beach; Volleyball Tournament at Manhattan Beach Pier; Dwight Crum Pier-To-Pier Swim from Hermosa Pier to Manhattan Pier, (310) 372-7189; Lifeguard Dory Race at Hermosa Pier at 10 a.m.; and South Bay Youth Swims and Paddles at Hermosa Beach Pier at 1 p.m. surffestival.org

August 3, 2009

Monday

August 4, 2009

Tuesday

BELLFLOWER - National Night Out Block Parties. Designated blocks will celebrate safe streets and neighborhoods event. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Bellflower, CA. Cost: Free. bellflower.org

COSTA MESA - Steel Parade, band. Steel drum band features a trio combines Happy Southern California Funk, Rock, Reggae, Calypso, and the sounds of Island Party Dancing at a free outdoor concert in the park for the Costa Mesa Summer Concert Series in Fairview Park. Last year Steel Parade had over 1000 people show up to dance and sing at this event. Time: 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 2525 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA. steelparade.wordpress.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

August 5, 2009

Wednesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

August 6, 2009

Thursday

FERNDALE - Jekyll & Hyde, musical. Convinced that his new formula with cure madness, Dr. Jekyll tests his potion on himself in this sensual thriller performed by the Ferndale Repertory Theatre. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $16. Location: 447 Main St., Ferndale, CA. Call: (707) 786-5483. ferndale-rep.org

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SAN FRANCISCO - SF Chefs. Food. Wine. The SF Chefs. Food. Wine. is a four day food and wine event August 6-9, celebrating the unique flavor, diversity and bounty of Northern California. The main tasting tent will be in Union Square, where chefs, wine makers and distillers will offer an exploration of taste featuring local products. Classes and seminars will offer interactive opportunities for the public to participate with local farmers, ranchers, chefs, winemakers, distillers, media, luminaries, authors, vintners, mixologists and culinary experts in an entertaining forum. Time: Daily. Cost: $40/class to $150/day. $275/two-day pass. $700/four day pass. Location: Civic center and surrounding hotels and restaurants @ Powell, Stockton, Post and Geary Streets San Francisco, CA 94123. Phone: (415) 781-5800.
https://tickets.sfchefsfoodwine.com/mainstore.asp?vid=0
VENTURA - They Paint Horses, Don’t They? & Amazing Horses A to Z. Horses are viewed from unexpected perspectives by 14 contemporary American artists in the exhibition They Paint Horses, Don’t They? runs through September 7. Cost: Free. Location: 89 South California Street, Ventura, CA. Hours: Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday -Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. venturamuseum.org.

August 7, 2009

Friday

LODI - August Fusion Friday. Greek food and wine are a perfect pairing with complimentary appetizers from Yasoo Yani Restaurant and live entertainment from Stefanie D. Trio. $10 admission includes wine tasting, appetizers, and souvenir wine glass. Yasoo Yani will also have dinners available for purchase. Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 (includes wine tasting, appetizers, and souvenir wine glass). Location: Borra Vineyards, 1301 E. Armstrong Rd., Lodi, CA. Call: (209) 368-2446. info@ borravineyards.com / BorraVineyards.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

PLEASANTON - Cocktail Monkeys, concert. Cocktail Monkeys sing your favorites at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

SALINAS - California International Airshow. US Navy Blue Angels, a Fireworks Show and Vintage Planes are a few of the exciting things at this annual extravaganza. Location: Salinas Airport, 37 Mortenson Ave, Salinas, Ca. Cost: $20; Parking: $10. salinasairshow.com

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SAN FRANCISCO - SF Chefs. Food. Wine. The SF Chefs. Food. Wine. is a four day food and wine event through Aug. 9, celebrating the unique flavor, diversity and bounty of Northern California. The main tasting tent will be in Union Square, where chefs, wine makers and distillers will offer an exploration of taste featuring local products. Classes and seminars will offer interactive opportunities for the public to participate with local farmers, ranchers, chefs, winemakers, distillers, media, luminaries, authors, vintners, mixologists and culinary experts in an entertaining forum. Time: Daily. Cost: $40/class to $150/day. $275/two-day pass. $700/four day pass. Location: Civic center and surrounding hotels and restaurants @ Powell, Stockton, Post and Geary Streets San Francisco, CA 94123. Phone: (415) 781-5800.
https://tickets.sfchefsfoodwine.com/mainstore.asp?vid=0

UPPER LAKE - Blue Wing Blues Festival. Blues music outdoors at Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon, plus a barbecue dinner. Time: 5:45 to 9 p.m. Location: Blue Wing Saloon & Cafe, Upper Lake, CA. Call: (707) 275-2244. bluewingsaloon.com

August 8, 2009

Saturday

COULTERVILLE - Sultry Summer Shindig. All day Music Event with an incredible line up of live bands, Show Your Chrome Motorcycle Event, Vendors, Crafts, Food, Beer, Wine, Dancing and fun for the entire family! Time: 10 a.m. to midnight. Cost: TBD. Location: Coulterville County Park, Hwy. 49 & Broadway St., Coulterville, CA 95311. Call: (209) 878-3471. mariposachamber.org

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Huck Finn Fishing Derby. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free. surfcity-hb.org

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

MURPHYS - Art Walk. Murphys Art Walk features 30 artists with 20 art galleries and businesses participating. Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Murphys, CA. visitmurphys.com
PASO ROBLES - Winemakers' Cookoff. The 11th annual event is Paso Robles’ most unique Wine and Food Event!! It begins with a casual evening of food, wine, live music and fun at the luxurious River Oaks Hot Springs Spa. Meet 30 of the appellation’s finest winemakers as they pair their own grilled culinary creations with some of their best wines. All proceeds go to the Harlow Ford Scholarship Fund benefiting local high school seniors. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $75 per person, must be 21 or older to attend. Location: River Oaks Hot Springs Spa, 800 Clubhouse Drive, Paso Robles, CA. Call (877) 686-8564. winemakerscookoff.com.

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

August 9, 2009

Sunday

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 1 & 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

August 10, 2009

Monday

OCEANSIDE - Golf with former NFL Quarterback Vince Ferragamo. 18 Holes of Golf, Course Contests, Greens Fee and Cart, Range Balls, Valet Bag Drop, 15% discount in Pro Shop (on day of tournament only), Lunch, Dinner and a beautiful day of golf at beautiful Arrowood Golf Course in Oceanside, CA, benefits The Order Sons of Italy in America’s anti-defamation branch. Time: 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Cost: $200 per person. Location: Arrowood Golf Course, 5201-A Village Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057. Sponsors needed! Call to register or become a sponsor: (202) 547-2900 / email: dcrespy@osia.org

August 11, 2009

Tuesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

August 12, 2009

Wednesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

August 13, 2009

Thursday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

August 14, 2009

Friday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

McCLOUD - McCloud Heritage Days. This annual event celebrating the city's proud past begins on Friday evening with an excursion train ride, St. Joseph’s steak dinner, and old fashioned melodrama “Who’s a Hoo Hoo? “(“The Snark Stops Here”). The melodrama is an annual fundraiser for the Heritage Junction Museum and is locally written and produced with local talent and is based loosely on an actual event in area history. mccloudchamber.com

PLEASANTON - Finding Stella, concert. Classic rock and pop is featured at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

August 15, 2009

Saturday

BENICIA - The Spenger Garden Music Series presents Banshee in the Kitchen. Celtic with a fresh perspective
“Mixing up hammered dulcimer, fiddle, flute, accordion and guitars, these three women create a whirlwind of sound that is easily more than the sum of its parts. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $20 general admission. Location: Benicia Historical Museum, Stone Hall, 2024 Camel Road, Benicia, CA 94510. Call: (707) 745-5435. beniciahistoricalmuseum.org

LAKE ELSINORE - Steve Oliver, jazz concert. Music With A View Concert Series invites you to this free event. Bring blankets for an evening of relaxing entertainment. The City of Lake Elsinore and the Elsinore Valley Arts Network are proud to present the Concerts in the Park Series 2009. Food, Soft Drinks, Wine and Beer will be sold at each event.Have a Picnic. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: McVicker Park, 29355 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA. Call: (951) 245-8890. musicwithaview.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

McCLOUD - McCloud Heritage Days. This annual event celebrating the city's proud past includes Wild West Reenactors; an Arts, Crafts, Antiques, and Collectibles Street Faire; Edelweiss Singers and Dancers; an excursion train ride, an antique tractor show; a quilt show; wood carving demonstrations; art show; Bocce ball; and a variety of contests, games, displays, food and entertainment. Also, all day Saturday will be the Alumni golf tournament. On Saturday evening, there will be a nostalgic street dance and Rusta. Admission to most events is free. mccloudchamber.com

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SANTA BARBARA - Woodie Car Club Show. The public is welcome to attend this car show with classic woodies. There will be prizes, raffle, silent auction, food and more. There's no charge to enter your woodie wagon. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Parking & Registration start at 7 a.m. There is lots of space, so, please, no early birds). Location: Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. Call: (310) 457-2601, MalibuBill@yahoo.com
VENICE BEACH - Summer Fest in Venice Beach. Over 100 vendors, 15,000 in attendance and an amazing two days of shopping, arts, crafts, entertainment and music. Opening the show is Melanie, singing the National Anthem and Disney songs. Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: 1800 Ocean Front Walk (off Windsor and Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach , CA 90291. Call: (562) 277-7174. fx3events.com

SEBASTOPOL - Gravenstein Apple Fair. More of a Taste of celebration than anything, the list of winery, breweries and restaurant participants is amazing for such a small city! If you're into good food and beverage sampling, this is for you...definitely. Every August Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol, California provides the beautiful location for an annual celebration of Sonoma County agriculture. The Gravenstein Apple Fair, sponsored by Sonoma County Farm Trails, showcases the best in arts, crafts, food, wines and brews, games, entertainment and farm life activities. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $10; Seniors $8; Age 6-12 $5; Under 6 Free. Location: Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol, CA. Call: (707) 824-1765. gravensteinapplefair.com

August 16, 2009

Sunday

McCLOUD - McCloud Heritage Days. Celebrate the mountain city's cultural heritage with a weekend of fun. Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast, the Street Faire and Bocce ball, entertainers, family activities, old fashioned games like a watermelon eating contest, sack and three legged races, hula hoop contests and a cook-off will be held. There will be a pie and jam and jelly judging contest Come and join in the festivities! Cost: Free. Call: (530) 964-2558, 964-3113, mccloudchamber.com

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 1 & 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

VENICE BEACH - Summer Fest in Venice Beach. Over 100 vendors, 15,000 in attendance and an amazing two days of shopping, arts, crafts, entertainment and music. Opening the show is Melanie, singing the National Anthem and Disney songs. Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: 1800 Ocean Front Walk (off Windsor and Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach , CA 90291. Call: (562) 277-7174. fx3events.com

August 17, 2009

Monday

August 18, 2009

Tuesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

August 19, 2009

Wednesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

August 20, 2009

Thursday

BIG BEAR LAKE - Big Bear Cowboy Gathering. This four day event includes poetry, reenactments, vendors, musical entertainment and tons of fun. Location: Big Bear Lake, CA. Time: daily. Cost: TBA. bigbearcowboygathering.net

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

August 21, 2009

Friday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

PLEASANTON - Magic Moments, concert. 50's style rock & roll at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

August 22, 2009

Saturday

LAKE ELSINORE - The Missiles of October, concert. Blues, Jazz, R&B, Pop Music With A View Concert Series invites you to this free event. Bring blankets for an evening of relaxing entertainment. The City of Lake Elsinore and the Elsinore Valley Arts Network are proud to present the Concerts in the Park Series 2009. Food, Soft Drinks, Wine and Beer will be sold at each event.Have a Picnic. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: McVicker Park, 29355 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA. Call: (951) 245-8890. musicwithaview.com

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles African Marketplace & Faire. This annual event now in its 24th year features food vendors, clothing and crafts, and lots of stage entertainment. It's a great way to celebrate the summer outdoors in L.A. Subject to change: Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Rancho Cienega Recreation Center, 5001 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90016. Cost: $ 5 -10. Call: (323) 293-1612. africanmarketplace.org

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

REDONDO BEACH - Chalk Art Festival and Summer Concerts on the Pier. This annual event is fun for the entire family. Time: Concert begins at 4 p.m. after Chalk Art Festival. Cost: Free. Location: 100 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com.

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SAN RAFAEL - Antiques and Collectible Show. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $6. Location: Marin County Civic Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. goldengateshows.com

August 23, 2009

Sunday

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 1 & 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SAN RAFAEL - Antiques and Collectible Show. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $6. Location: Marin County Civic Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. goldengateshows.com

August 24, 2009

Monday

August 25, 2009

Tuesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

August 26, 2009

Wednesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

August 27, 2009

Thursday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - HB Chamber of Commerce Mixer includes food vendors and lots of information from four destinations--Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Westminster, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

August 28, 2009

Friday

CHICO - Chico Air Show. Exciting air performances, ground displays and kid's area with a flight simulator! Flightline seating offers a premier viewing area with shade and delicious lunch by the Sons of Italy. Fly above Chico in a helicopter or bi-plane: Time: Friday night preview at 5 - 10 p.m. Cost: $15 at gate. Location: Chico Municipal Airport, Chico, CA. Call: (530) 230-1284. chicoairshow.org

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

PASO ROBLES - Unfinished Business Concert. The 2009 Vina Robles Concert Series, presented by AMS Entertainment, invites guests to bring a picnic or pre-order one prepared by Trumpet Vine Catering. Vina Robles wines are available for purchase. No outside beverages please. Time: 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7 PM. Cost: $25. Location: Signature Room, Vina Robles Hospitality Center, 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Call (805) 227-4812.

PLEASANTON - D-Lucca, jazz concert. Two time Grammy nominee bassist performs at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

August 29, 2009

Saturday

CHICO - Chico Air Show. Exciting air performances, ground displays and kid's area with a flight simulator! Flightline seating offers a premier viewing area with shade and delicious lunch by the Sons of Italy. Fly above Chico in a helicopter or bi-plane: Time: Gates open at 9 a.m. Cost: $15 at gate. Location: Chico Municipal Airport, Chico, CA. Call: (530) 230-1284. chicoairshow.org

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

KELSEYVILLE - Pepsi Celebrity Golf Shootout. 13th annual golf tournament in which amateurs pair up with 20 former professional football greats. Celebrity Sunrise Champagne Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Teams meet at 7:30 a.m. on the Buckingham Golf Course, 2855 Eastlake Dr., Kelseyville; tee time is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Spectators can watch celebrities up close from the gallery. Awards show and concert after shootout. Location: Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, 8727 Soda Bay Rd., Kelseyville, CA. Call: (800) 660-5253. konoctiharbor.com

LAKE ELSINORE - Cody Bryant, concert. Country Music With A View Concert Series invites you to this free event. Bring blankets for an evening of relaxing entertainment. The City of Lake Elsinore and the Elsinore Valley Arts Network are proud to present the Concerts in the Park Series 2009. Food, Soft Drinks, Wine and Beer will be sold at each event.Have a Picnic. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: McVicker Park, 29355 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA. Call: (951) 245-8890. musicwithaview.com

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SOLVANG - Wheels and Windmills Car Show. 5th annual car events welcomes Chip and Sam Foose as Grand Marshals. Location: Downtown Solvang, CA. Cost: Free to watch. wheelsnwindmills.com

August 30, 2009

Sunday

CHICO - Chico Air Show. Exciting air performances, ground displays and kid's area with a flight simulator! Flightline seating offers a premier viewing area with shade and delicious lunch by the Sons of Italy. Fly above Chico in a helicopter or bi-plane: Time: Gates open at 9 a.m. Cost: $15 at gate. Location: Chico Municipal Airport, Chico, CA. Call: (530) 230-1284. chicoairshow.org

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 1 & 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SAN PEDRO - Legends by the Sea Car Show. Lion's Club event fundriaser for Charity Downhill Race. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $30 entry. Location: Point Fermin Park, San Pedro, CA.

August 31, 2009

Monday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Chili Cook-off and Classic Car Show. Chili & Salsa Teams compete, classic cars show their struts, and live entertainment raises funds for Wheelchairs for spinal injury victims. Time: 9 a.m. Cost: $5 admission, includes chili tasting. Location: HB Elks, 7711 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. hbelks.org

KERNVILLE - Rubber Ducky Race. 21st Annual Kernville Rubber Duck Race at Riverside Park is sponsored by the Exchange Club. Call: (760) 376-4790. kernvillechamber.org

LONG BEACH - Tiki Beach Festival. Starts at 10 a.m. in the morning with kayaking, beach games, music, food and fun. Culminates with a 6 p.m. luau. Tiki Lounge, Main Stage, Dog Zone, Fun Zone, Tiki Carving area and much waterfront fun included. Location: Belmont Shore beach at Granada and Ocean near the launch ramp. longbeachseafestival.com

PALM SPRINGS - ShortFest Film Festival. Six days of world-class films (short films) in sunny Palm Springs Camelot Theatres in downtown area. Location: 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Camelot: (760) 325-6565. Call the festival box office at (760) 778-8979. psfilmfest.org

SONOMA - Indy Grand Prix. Infineon Raceway. Time: Gates open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Location: Infineon Raceway, 29355 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, CA ( Highways 37 & 121). Cost: $15 - $225. Call: (800) 870-RACE. infineonraceway.com

WATSONVILLE - Willy's Show and Shines and Flea Market. The Road Angels in conjunction with Watsonville High School presents a fun fund-raiser with affordable entry $5/car; $10/flea market booth. Recognition and Raffle will be included. Proceeds benefit WHS Athletic Program. Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Watsonville High School, Wildcatz Way in front of the new Sports Complex, 250 E. Beach St. Watsonville, Ca. Call: Brad Hubbard, Athletic Director (831) 728-6390 ext 1801 or Tony Gonzalez (831) 359-7478

September 2009 TOP

September 1, 2009

Tuesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

September 2, 2009

Wednesday

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

September 3, 2009

Thursday

KELSEYVILLE - Lake County Summerfest. End-of-summer celebration with community festivals, art events, arts, crafts, entertainment, indoor and outdoor concerts, street dances, theater productions, wine tasting, farmers' markets, food, a celebrity golf tournament, car show, motorcycle rally, and the Lake County Fair. Location: Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville, CA. Call: (800) 660-5253. konoctiharbor.com
LAKEPORT - Lake County Fair. Lake County Fair is one of Lake County's most popular summertime events enjoyed by more than 37,000 people each year. Live entertainment, exhibits, carnival rides, food, livestock, and fun for the whole family. Runs through Sept. 6. Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport, CA. Call: (707) 263-6181. lakecountyfair.com
LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

September 4, 2009

Friday

LAKEPORT - Lake County Fair. Lake County Fair is one of Lake County's most popular summertime events enjoyed by more than 37,000 people each year. Live entertainment, exhibits, carnival rides, food, livestock, and fun for the whole family. Runs through Sept. 6. Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport, CA. Call: (707) 263-6181. lakecountyfair.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

PLEASANTON - Public Eye, concert. Top 40's music will be performed at the Pleasanton Summer Concerts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton, CA. Call: (925) 484-2199. pleasantondowntown.net

REDONDO BEACH - Cruise at the Beach. Meets every Fri. night through early September at Ruby's Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA. myspace.com/rubysredondobeachevents

Sept. 5, 2009

Saturday

Labor Day Weekend

ARNOLD - Cedar Center Arts & Crafts Festival. 37th Annual Cedar Center Arts & Crafts Festival on Labor Day Weekend, September 5 & 6, features fine handmade arts & crafts and gourmet foods at one of the area's most popular events. Live country/swing music by "Homegrown" from Modesto and juggling by "Bonzai" Bunnell from San Francisco perform each day; continuous entertainment. The Ebbett’s Pass Lion’s Club serves a pancake breakfast from 7:30 - 11:00 each day. The Ebbett’s Pass Volunteer Department offers local beers & wine for sale. Hours of the Festival are 10 - 5 each day. Free admission and parking. Location: Highway 4, Downtown Arnold, CA. Call Kim or Mark at 925/372-8961, or email: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net.

CAPITOLA - Begonia Festival. 57th Annual Nautical Parade includes begonia covered barges floating down Soquel Creek to the Lagoon on Sunday. Today's festivities include the Sandcastle Festival Competition from 8 a.m. to Noon at Capitola Beach, Art in the Park at Noon; Concert in Esplanade Park from 4 to 6 p.m. Capitola Goes to the Movies at Dusk - on the Beach; and Float building viewing is from 4 to 10 p.m. begoniafestival.com

HEALDSBURG - Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. 29th Annual wine showcase includes wine sampling, Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $150. Location: MacMurray Ranch, 9015 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA. sonomawinecountryweekend.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Civil War Re-enactment and Encampment. The public is invited to enjoy the days gone by in the living history show in Huntington Central Park complete with Abe Lincoln. Live canon battles, camps, actors in costume and food vendors. Schedule: Saturday, Sept. 1 - 10 a.m. opens, 1:30 p.m. battle; living history weapons demo at 2:30 p.m., final battle at 4 p.m., twilight concert to follow. Sunday, Sept. 2 - Church service at 8 a.m., camp opens at 9 a.m., first battle at 11 a.m., weapons demo at Noon, 2nd battle at 2 p.m. Call Kelly at (714) 969-8928

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival. Sawdust Art Festival features over 175 artists and creators with original, handcrafted gift items that include: hand blown glass, ceramics, clothing, ornaments, jewelry, painting, sculpture and so much more. Admission includes complimentary art project for all ages, entertainment, 3 outdoor cafés and artist demonstrations including glass blowing. Call (949) 494-3030 Address: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. Cost: TBD/person. Hours: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.

LAKE ELSINORE - Inland Empire Valley Symphony, concert. Music With A View Concert Series invites you to this free event. Bring blankets for an evening of relaxing entertainment. The City of Lake Elsinore and the Elsinore Valley Arts Network are proud to present the Concerts in the Park Series 2009. Food, Soft Drinks, Wine and Beer will be sold at each event.Have a Picnic. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: McVicker Park, 29355 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA. Call: (951) 245-8890. musicwithaview.com

LAKEPORT - Lake County Fair Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St,, Lakeport, CA. Call: (707) 263-5092. lakecountyfair.com

LONG BEACH - Long Beach Blues Festival. The ong Beach Blues Festival features blues, soul singers, Orleans legends and Little Richard. Location: Athletic Field of Cal State University Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840. Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: approx. $50/day; $80/2 day pass. jazzandblues.org

LONG BEACH - Greek Festival by the Sea. Time: Noon - 9 p.m. Cost: $2 donation. Location: 5761 E. Colorado, Long Beach, CA. lbgreekfest.org

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

LOS ANGELES - African Marketplace & Cultural Faire. Events include jazz, r&b and top music concert acts, literary presentations, vendors selling unique gifts and foods, and an entire fun zone for kids. The event also runs on September 1. Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Rancho Cienega Recreation Center, 5001 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90016. Cost: Approx. $8.00 for adults $5 for children over 12 & Seniors. Phone: (323) 293-1612. africanmarketplace.org

DUNSMUIR - Mossbrae Music Festival. Botanical Gardens Stage in Dunsmuir City Park, Dunsmuir, CA. Festival begins at 2:30 pm. All-ages. Cost: Approx. $15 in advance or $20 day of concert. $10 ages 5-17. www.positiveproductions.net

MAMMOTH LAKES - Annual Labor Day Festival of the Arts at Mammoth Lakes presented by by Mono Council for the Arts More than 100 fine artists and contemporary crafts people gather in scenic outdoors for event that offers family fun, food and live entertainment, Times: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday. Where: Sam’s Wood Site, on Minaret Road between Main Street (Hwy. 203) and Meridian Road in Mammoth Lakes. Cost: Free admission. www.monoarts.org and www.troutstock.com, or call (760) 873-7242.

RIPON - Color The Skies Rise Shine Give Run Balloon Festival 2009. " Benefiting Children's Hospital Central California ", this large two-day festival includes a Hot Air Balloon Launch at 7 a.m., Tethered Balloon Rides ($5); Pancake Breakfast ($8/ $5 seniors); Chug A Bug Train Ride ($2); and Arts, Crafts and Entertainment; and a 1mile, 5k, and Kids fun runs (registration on active.com). Time: 6:30 a.m. to Noon. Location: Mistlin Sports Park, Jacktone Rd. & River Rd. off the 99 Hwy, Ripon, CA. Cost: $5 parking. Call: (209) 509-5116. colortheskies.com
SAUSALITO - Sausalito Art Festival. Sausalito Art Festival, America's #1 Outdoor Fine Art Festival, launches its 55th annual event over the Labor Day weekend with artists from around the world at Marinship Park on Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. Participating artists include award winners. Time: 9 am - 6 pm. Admission: Around $20/general to free/under 6 years. Weekend pass available, prices subject to change. Hotline (415) 331.3757.Location: Marinship Park, Sausalito, CA. ci.sausalito.ca.us/ sausalitoartfestival.org

September 6, 2009

Sunday

CAPITOLA - Begonia Festival. 57th Annual Nautical Parade includes begonia covered barges floating down Soquel Creek to the Lagoon. Great views from the Stockton Bridge, Cliff Avenue and Wharf Road. Other events during the day include Horseshoes on the Sand 8 AM - Finish Capitola Beach in front of the Venetian Hotel. Float Construction Viewing all day, Chalk Art on the Seawall 9 AM - Noon at the seawall on the Esplanade. Begonias to go, Head to Toe! 11 AM - Noon In Esplanade Park. Become a part of the Festival! Create and design a festive hat for the occasion! Bring your own hat, begonias are free. Concert in the Park 4 - 6 PM at the beach in Esplanade Park. begoniafestival.com

CHICO - Taste of Chico. Taste of Chico 2009 is a highly acclaimed food, music and fine-art festival. It boasts over 80 restaurants, breweries, wineries and beverage distributors. Event participants will feast on fabulous fare while they stroll Downtown streets. Four main stages host continuous live music and performances while the "Open Air Art Gallery" previews fine artists from the Chico Art Center's Open Studios Tour. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $15 - 28 for samples, wine, etc. Call: (530) 345-6500. downtownchico.com
LAKEPORT - Lake County Fair. Lake County Fair is one of Lake County's most popular summertime events enjoyed by more than 37,000 people each year. Live entertainment, exhibits, carnival rides, food, livestock, and fun for the whole family. Runs through Sept. 6. Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport, CA. Call: (707) 263-6181. lakecountyfair.com

LONG BEACH - Greek Festival by the Sea. Time: Noon - 9 p.m. Cost: $2 donation. Location: 5761 E. Colorado, Long Beach, CA. lbgreekfest.org

September 7, 2009

Monday

CAPITOLA - Begonia Festival. 57th Annual Festival. Fishing Derby on Capitola Wharf begins at 8 a.m. Kids Art Event at 11 a.m. at Esplanade Park; Rowboat Races at 1 p.m. at Soquel Creek, Capitola, CA. begoniafestival.com

CLEARLAKE OAKS - Historic Family Ranch Day Trip. Guests experience a 90-minute narrated mule-drawn wagon ride that meanders through a valley rich with history, wildlife, and other flora and ends with an authentic chuckwagon barbecue, complete with Dutch oven cobbler and complimentary Lake County wine. Time: Daylight tours, RSVP a must. Cost: $60; $50 age 55 and older. Location: Eleven Roses Ranch, 5456 New Long Valley Rd., Clearlake Oaks, CA. Call: (707) 998-4471

LONG BEACH - Greek Festival by the Sea. Time: Noon - 9 p.m. Cost: $2 donation. Location: 5761 E. Colorado, Long Beach, CA. lbgreekfest.org

September 8, 2009

Tuesday

SAN DIEGO - Monty Python's Spamalot, musical. This Tony award winning Best Musical was derived from Monty Python and the Holy Grail . Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $18-79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

September 9, 2009

Wednesday

September 10, 2009

Thursday

SAN DIEGO - Monty Python's Spamalot, musical. This Tony award winning Best Musical was derived from Monty Python and the Holy Grail . Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $18-79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

September 11, 2009

Friday

CHESTER - Street Rod Extravaganza. 23rd Street Rod Extravaganza invites Street Rodder's to a friendly competition and poker run/walk. Call: (530) 258-2426.

CLOVERDALE - Street Celebration with Car & Motorcycle Show. Cruise downtown and enjoy a Sock Hop in the Plaza. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Downtown, Cloverdale, CA. Call 707-894-4470. cloverdale.com

DANA POINT - Tall Ships Festival. Massive seafairing vessels, pirate re-enactments, food, entertainment and a ship parade are part of this three day, weekend celebration. Time: 5-7p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Cost: Free to watch, $30 - 45 for ship ride. Location: Dana Point Wharf, Golden Lantern at Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA. Full schedule at ocean-institute.org

LODI - September Fusion Friday. One can never have enough BBQ, especially in Lodi ! Waterloo, CA Restaurant will host complimentary appetizers with some of their Bette’s World Famous Black Barbeque Sauce! Here at the winery we can never get enough of it! We’ll also get to enjoy live blues music from The Esquires! $10 admission includes wine tasting, appetizers, and souvenir wine glass. Waterloo Restaurant will also have dinners available for purchase. Location: Borra Vineyards, 1301 E. Armstrong Rd., Lodi, CA. Call: (209) 368-2446. info@ borravineyards.com / BorraVineyards.com

LONG BEACH - Lobster Festival is an annual feast and favorite for waterfront dining and entertainment. Set along Shoreline Village overlooking the Queen Mary ship, the atmosphere is casual, comfortable and cool. Time: 5 to 11 p.m. Cost: $13 - 55. Location: Rainbow Lagoon [400-403], Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. Parking is available at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Blvd. Cost: $10/car. originallobsterfestival.com

OAKLEY - Oakley Almond Festival. Carnival, Car Show, Cook-off and other activities at O'Hara Park, O'Hara Ave & Cypress, Oakley, CA 9456.Other events include Sports on the Delta & Boat Show, Diaper Derby and more! Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. oakleychamber.com

SAN DIEGO - Monty Python's Spamalot, musical. This Tony award winning Best Musical was derived from Monty Python and the Holy Grail . Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $18-79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

September 12, 2009

Saturday

CHESTER - Street Rod Extravaganza. 23rd Street Rod Extravaganza invites Street Rodder's to a friendly competition and poker run/walk. Call: (530) 258-2426.

CLOVERDALE - Cloverdale Street Celebration. Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast from 8-10 a.m., Cars & Motorcycles, Live Music, Raffles & Prizes Galore, Food, Craft & Commercial Booths, and Chili & Salsa Contest. Firefighters Association BBQ & Dance 4:30 pm to Midnight. Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Downtown, Cloverdale, CA. cloverdale.com
CORONA DEL MAR - Coastline Motoring Road Rally. This classic car event is a prelude to the Coastline Car Classic. Motoring through the scenic coastal and country back roads of Orange County while showcasing beautiful vintage automobiles in a gorgeous roadside setting, the journey begins at Big Corona del Mar State Beach, travels along the coast, through the inland country roads and ends at the waters edge for lunch at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $80. Register: cdmchamber.com.

DANA POINT - Tall Ships Festival. Massive seafairing vessels, pirate re-enactments, food, entertainment and a ship parade are part of this three day, weekend celebration. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Cost: Free to watch, $30 - 45 for ship ride. Location: Dana Point Wharf, Golden Lantern at Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA. Full schedule at ocean-institute.org

LONG BEACH - Lobster Festival is an annual feast and favorite for waterfront dining and entertainment. Set along Shoreline Village overlooking the Queen Mary ship, the atmosphere is casual, comfortable and cool. Time: Noon to Midnight. Cost: $13 - 55. Location: Rainbow Lagoon [400-403], Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. Parking is available at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Blvd. Cost: $10/car. originallobsterfestival.com

LOWER LAKE - Old Time Bluegrass Festival. The 4th annual bluegrass fest features headliners Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber, plus Susie Glaze and the Hilonesome Band! Children's activities, handmade arts & crafts, a variety of food from local vendors, a beer & wine garden serving Lake County wines, Art in the Barn and musician workshops are a few of the great activities and events. Sponsored by the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA), the Children’s Museum of Art & Science (CMAS) and the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, this is a benefit to support Lake County school students and the educational projects of non-profits AMIA & CMAS. Time: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost: $15-presale, $20 day of; Free: 12 and under wit adult. Location:
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, 8853 Hwy 53 at Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA. Call: (707) 995-2658. andersonmarsh.org

MURPHYS - Charity Classic Car Show. Murphys-Angels Lions Club International 2nd Annual Charity Classic Car Show . Pre - 1975 Vehicles - All Makes & Models Welcome. Show Cars Park on Beautiful Grass. Trophies, Dash Plaques, Drawings, Vendors, Local DJ "Decade Music" Skate Board Park & Face Painting, BBQ Tri-Tip & Bratwurst Sandwiches, Cold Draft Beer & Sodas, Hot Dogs & Snow Cones Available for Purchase. Plenty of Public Parking.
Time: 9 am - 4 pm. Cost: $15. Pre-Reg. / $20. after 8/29. Spectators are free. Location: Feeney Park - On Pennslyvania Gulch Rd. @ Hwy. 4 in Historic Murphys, CA. Contact Terry Costa at makemyday@goldrush.com orr (209) 728-9971 for more info.

MURPHYS - Art Walk. Murphys Art Walk features 30 artists with 20 art galleries and businesses participating. Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Murphys, CA. visitmurphys.com
OAKLEY - Oakley Almond Festival. Carnival, Car Show, Cook-off and other activities at O'Hara Park, O'Hara Ave & Cypress, Oakley, CA 9456.Other events include Sports on the Delta & Boat Show, Diaper Derby and more! Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. oakleychamber.com

SAN DIEGO - Monty Python's Spamalot, musical. This Tony award winning Best Musical was derived from Monty Python and the Holy Grail . Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Cost: $18-79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SAN FRANCISCO - Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival. The 14th Annual Chocolate event includes chocolate dishes, live entertainment and the beautiful setting only San Francisco can offer. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Location: Ghirardelli Square and on Beach Street between Larkin & Polk Streets, San Francisco, CA. ghirardellisq.com

September 13, 2009

Sunday

CARLSBAD - Hot Rods and Cool Treats Classic Car Show. Relive the old fashion days of Model T's and family picnics with Dixie tunes and the harmonies of a Barbershop Quartet. There will be crafts, relay games, good old-fashioned ice cream, and of course the classic cars of the golden years. Be a judge in the Classic Car Show and vote on your favorite classic car. Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: Free to watch. Location: Pine Avenue Park, 3333 Harding Street, Carlsbad, CA. Call: (760) 602-7519. ci.carlsbad.ca.us

CHICO - Durham Harvest Festival and Car Show. 30th Annual Durham Harvest Festival and Car Show at Durham Community Park offers a day of fun and entertainment. There will be over 200 restored antique and custom cars from all over California presented by Early Ford V8 Club along with many other activities including a craft show with over 50 booths featuring items from all over California. Pancake Breakfast 7:30am - 11am, Lunch 11am - 3:30pm. Event Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free. Location, Durham Park, Chico, CA. Call: (530)899-1583. durhamrotary.org

CORONA DEL MAR - Coastline Car Classic. This motorsport event showcases elegant, unique automobiles in Southern California. thousands of family, friends and extreme car enthusiasts will spend the day viewing over 200 vintage & dealer select automobiles in 14 classes at this judged event. Festivities include live entertainment, food & beverages, unique vendor exhibits, VIP hospitality and awards ceremony emceed by Automotive Commentators Dave Kunz (KABC) & Art Gould (KPFK). Location: Big Corona del Mar State Beach, Corona del Mar, CA. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $50 one car and two people. Register: cdmchamber.com.

DANA POINT - Tall Ships Festival. Massive seafairing vessels, pirate re-enactments, food, entertainment and a ship parade are part of this three day, weekend celebration. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free to watch, $30 - 45 for ship ride. Location: Dana Point Wharf, Golden Lantern at Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA. Full schedule at ocean-institute.org

LONG BEACH - Lobster Festival is an annual feast and favorite for waterfront dining and entertainment. Set along Shoreline Village overlooking the Queen Mary ship, the atmosphere is casual, comfortable and cool. Time: Noon to 10 p.m. Cost: $13 - 55. Location: Rainbow Lagoon [400-403], Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. Parking is available at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Blvd. Cost: $10/car. originallobsterfestival.com

RANCHO SANTA FE - “A Finer Art Affaire” Art Fair. The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild proudly presents one of the finest juried art fairs in Southern California! Over 100 of California's finest artists will be displaying their works in this multi media event. Sculpture, oil, watercolor, pastel, woodworking & jewelry will be on display. Musicians will perform & local restaurants will be open for casual dining. Free admission located in the parks at the corner of Paseo Delicias and Avenida de Acacias in the beautiful, historic village of Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Phone: (858)759-3545. ranchosantafeartguild.org

SAN DIEGO - Monty Python's Spamalot, musical. This Tony award winning Best Musical was derived from Monty Python and the Holy Grail . Time: 1 & 6 p.m. Cost: $18-79. Location: Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

VENTURA - Ventura Car Show. Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run. Call: (805) 479-1102. venturavintagerods.org

September 14, 2009

Monday

VENTURA - Ventura Car Show. Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run. Call: (805) 479-1102. venturavintagerods.org

September 15, 2009

Tuesday

September 16, 2009

Wednesday

CHULA VISTA - Blink-182 and Weezer, concert. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $100. Location: Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista, CA. Call: (619) 671-3500. Ticketmaster.com

September 17, 2009

Thursday

September 18, 2009

Friday

CHICO - Diamond W National Bull Riding Championship. Diamond W Western Wear presents, the Annual National Bull Riding Championship Finals at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico. Tickets and information available at Diamond W Western Wear, 181 E. 2nd Street, Chico. Time: 5:30 p.m. Call: (530) 891-1650891-1650.

LAKEPORT - American Triple-T Triathlon. Event offers participants intimate camaraderie and a "red-carpet experience" rarely found in traditional triathlons. Dates: Sept. 18 through 20. Cost: $300/person. Location: Library Park, 222 Park Street, Lakeport, California. Call: (614) 371-9453. americantripletcali.com

NEWPORT BEACH - Taste of Newport. This is the premier Orange County/Southern California food sampling event that features hot bands, cool nights and food and beverage galore. Last year the event featured Styx, UB40 and other top bands. Time: 6 to 11 p.m. Cost: $25. Location: 600 Newport Center Drive (approx), Newport Beach, CA. tasteofnewport.com

September 19, 2009

Saturday

BELLFLOWER - Bellflower Blvd. Classic Car Show. Hosted by Bellflower Noon Lions, this event includes a car competition, food booths, vendors, and live entertainment. Time: 4 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA. bellflower.org

LAKE ELSINORE - KFROG 95.1 Wagon Wheel Country Music Concert. Huge country music festival at Lake Elsinore stadium includes car show, BBQ Cook-off, Mechanical Bulls, Pancake Breakfast, RV Camping, Country Music Memorabilia, live auction, A Cool Zone, Vendors, Budweiser Beer Garden, BMX Demo and more. Cost: $55 -150/person. wagonwheelfestival.com

MARIPOSA - Blazin' Hog BBQ & Zydeco Music Festival. The annual festival includes great food, hot music and dancing, a fun time. BBQ enthusiasts prepare their specialties, with samplings, plus beer, wine, soda or juice to wash down the food. Arts & Crafts vendors, kids' activities, and the highlight--bands. Bands include Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Mark St. Mary and his Louisiana Band, The Blues Box Bayou Band, and others. Time: 12 Noon. Cost: $10 for adults, $7.50 seniors, $5 kids 5 - 17, under 5 Free! Location: Mariposa County Fairgrounds, Hwy 49 1 1/2 miles south of Mariposa downtown, CA. blazinhog.com

MORRO BAY - Avocado & Margarita Festival. Did you know that avocados grow abundantly in the Morro Bay region? And Margaritas are the perfect cocktail to accompany this delicious food. Contests will include best guacamole recipe, and the hilarious kids' event, best dressed avo! Live music with great bands, booths, food, and a full day of Morro Bay's seaside beauty are expected for this culinary affair. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: 714 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA. Call: (805) 772-4467. morrobay.org

NEWPORT BEACH - Taste of Newport. This is the premier Orange County/Southern California food sampling event that features hot bands, cool nights and food and beverage galore. Last year the event featured Styx, UB40 and other top bands. Time: 4 to 11 p.m. Cost: $25. Location: Fashion Island, Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA. tasteofnewport.com

SANTA BARBARA - Sandcastle Festival. Live music, surf-a-duck race, food, bouncy house, contests, prizes, more! Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Free to watch. Location: East Beach, 1118 E. Cabrillo, Santa Barbara, CA. sandcastlefestival.com

SAN FRANCISCO - 2009 Festa Coloniale Italiana. Sponsored by the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, it's a celebration of Italian culture, tradition and community friendship in the heart of San Francisco’s historic North Beach district. Italian music including opera, traditional instrumentalists and a variety of show-stopping bands, plus mouth-watering Italian cuisine, a demonstration of Italian dances and much, much more will be featured. Time: Noon to 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133. Call: (415) 781-0165. sfiac.org/festa.html

September 20, 2009

Sunday

NEWPORT BEACH - Taste of Newport. This is the premier Orange County/Southern California food sampling event that features hot bands, cool nights and food and beverage galore. Last year the event featured Styx, UB40 and other top bands. Time: Noon to 8 p.m. Cost: $25. Location: Fashion Island, Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA. tasteofnewport.com

SHINGLETOWN - Wild Horse Sanctuary Trail Ride. Two or three day event. Cost: $435/person. Location:

September 21, 2009

Monday

September 22, 2009

Tuesday

September 23, 2009

Wednesday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Oktoberfest. Traditional German Bier Garden Celebration with oom-pah-pah band, chicken dance, and delicious ethnic food. Begins at 6 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Old World German Restaurant, Huntington Beach, CA. oldworld.ws

September 24, 2009

Thursday

September 25, 2009

Friday

PASO ROBLES - Soulamente in Concert. The 2009 Vina Robles Concert Series, presented by AMS Entertainment, invites guests to bring a picnic or pre-order one prepared by Trumpet Vine Catering. Vina Robles wines are available for purchase. No outside beverages please. Time: 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7 PM. Cost: $22. Location: Signature Room, Vina Robles Hospitality Center, 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Call (805) 227-4812.

REDONDO BEACH - Lobster Festival. This annual culinary event is the talk of the town. Lobster Festival participants can purchase fresh Maine lobsters. There is live music, a free children's area and activities for the whole family. Event runs through September 27. Time: Daily. Cost: $12 general admission. Lobster $20 - 40, approx. Location: Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA. lobsterfestival.com

September 26, 2009

Saturday

CALIFORNIA - Earth Dance Music Festival. A day of prayer, dance and more. Various locations.

CLEAR LAKE - Clear Lake Splash-In & Seaplane Festival. 30th annual aeronautical fest is the oldest and largest seaplane gathering in the Western United States, where dozens of seaplanes take off from and land on Clear Lake. The gathering begins Friday at noon and continues through Sunday noon. Call: (775) 781-1434. clearlakesplashin.com

FOLSOM - Folsom Gourd & Arts Festival. Location: Folsom City Park, Folsom, CA. folsomgourdfestival.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH - NAMI 5K Walk. 5th annual NAMIWALKS 5K Event includes entertainment, health tables, and prizes. Bring your family, friends, & co-workers for a morning of fun! Registration is free and begins at 8 a.m. Walk starts at 9 a.m. Donations are accepted. Location: Huntington Beach Pier at Pier Plaza, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: Stephanie Barr - 714-544-8488, or check namioc.org

KELSEYVILLE - Kelseyville Pear Festival. 17th annual event includes a parade, pear-cooking demonstrations, pear tasting, pear-packing contest, Pear Pavillion, antique tractor and engine exhibit, agricultural memorabilia, historical exhibit, quilt show, fine arts show and sale, mule-drawn wagon rides, children's area, petting zoo, arts and crafts, music and food. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Main Street, Kelseyville, CA. Call: (707) 279-9022. pearfestival.com
MOORPARK - Oktoberfest. Rotary Club of Newbury Park 23rd Annual Oktoberfest. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA. underwoodfamilyfarms.com

September 27, 2009

Sunday

CHICO - Chico Walk for Farm Animals. Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals will host a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary. Walks occur throughout the U.S. and Canada every fall in honor of World Farm Animals Day. Farm Sanctuary operates the largest rescue and refuge network for farm animals in North. Time: 9:30 a.m., Walk: 10:30 a.m. Cost: $20 at gate. Location:: Lower Bidwell Park, Cedar Grove, 1968 E. Eighth St., Chico, CA. Call (607) 583-2225 ext. 229. walkforfarmanimals.org,

FOLSOM - Folsom Gourd & Arts Festival. Location: Folsom City Park, Folsom, CA. folsomgourdfestival.com

MOORPARK - Oktoberfest. Rotary Club of Newbury Park 23rd Annual Oktoberfest. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA. underwoodfamilyfarms.com

September 28, 2009

Monday

Sept 29, 2009

Tuesday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Outdoor street fair & farmer's market. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com

Sept 30, 2009

Wednesday

Sept. 2009

Date TBD

OXNARD - Autumn Home Tours. Classic homes from the early 20th Century are open for viewing during the Annual Autumn Home Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The classic homes are located along “F” and ‘G” Streets within the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District. The tree-lined streets feature a mix of early 20th century houses including a large number of Craftsman bungalows and large & small houses in the Arts and Crafts, Prairie and Colonial Revival styles. oxnardhistoricdistrict.com.

SAN DIEGO - Adams Avenue Street Fair. adamsaveonline.com

SAUSALITO- The Great Chili Cookoff. Location: Dunphy Park, Sausalito, CA. Sponsored by the Sausalito Parks & Recreation (415) 289-4152. ci.sausalito.ca

SUNSET BEACH - Chili Cook-Off. The Annual Chili Cook-Off is hosted jointly by the Sunset Beach Woman's Club & the Sunset Beach Community Association. Join the fun filled event, chili tasting, music, refreshments & souvenir limited edition cook-off T-shirts. $5 admission (all proceeds go to the Sunset Beach Community). For more information call Angie at (562)592-3170. Location: Community Fire Station and Greenbelt on Pacific Ave. Open to the public at 11:00am.

October 2009 TOP

October means Halloween fun and Oktoberfest Beers, Polkas and Bratwursts.

October 1, 2009

Thursday

FORTUNA - Apple Harvest Festival. Hay wagons take festival-goers from venue to venue at Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival, a city-wide farm event, historical celebration and family fun day with apple tasting, free cider and balloons. Time: Throughout the day. The Apple Harvest Festival includes an old fashioned downtown fair with Main Street open only to walking traffic to accommodate the street sale, pie sales, a barbecue, live music at Rohner Park and more.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Oktoberfest German Celebration. Get out the lederhosen, dirndl and beer stein for a good time with an Oom-pah band from Germany. Beautiful bar maids, scrumptious strudels, and imported draft beers, plus lots of liqueurs to wet the whistle, and plenty of dancing (chicken dance is a must). Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Old World German Village's German Restaurant, Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

October 2, 2009

Friday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Oktoberfest German Celebration. Get out the lederhosen, dirndl and beer stein for a good time with an Oom-pah band from Germany. Beautiful bar maids, scrumptious strudels, and imported draft beers, plus lots of liqueurs to wet the whistle, and plenty of dancing (chicken dance is a must). Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $15, 21+ only. Location: Old World German Village's German Restaurant, Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

LODI - October Fusion Friday. Fusion blends with authentic, refined Mexican cuisine as one of Lodi ’s newest local restaurants, Revolucion 1910 shares a selection of their inspired creations that leave your old chips and salsa in the dust! Sergio of Midtown Sacramento will serenade you with his acoustic guitar! $10 admission includes wine tasting, appetizers, and souvenir wine glass. Revolucion 1910 will also have dinners available for purchase.. Location: Borra Vineyards, 1301 E. Armstrong Rd., Lodi, CA. Call: (209) 368-2446. info@ borravineyards.com / BorraVineyards.com

October 3, 2009

Saturday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Oktoberfest German Celebration. Get out the lederhosen, dirndl and beer stein for a good time with an Oom-pah band from Germany. Beautiful bar maids, scrumptious strudels, and imported draft beers, plus lots of liqueurs to wet the whistle, and plenty of dancing (chicken dance is a must). Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $15, 21 and above only. Location: Old World German Village's German Restaurant, Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

MOORPARK - Bluegrass, Folk and Old Time Weekend. Bluegrass, Folk & Old Time Weekend at the annual Fall Harvest Festival offers amazing bands on the Main Stage beginning at 10am until 5:30 pm. If you play an instrument, come on down to the farm, join a group and jam! Time: 10:00am - 5:30pm (Festival Hours: 9am-6pm). Location: Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA. underwoodfamilyfarms.com

MORRO BAY - Morro Bay Harbor Festival. Morro Bay Harbor Festival presents the 28th annual Morro Bay Harbor Festival. The Harbor Festival offers festival goers the opportunity to both enjoy a weekend in Morro Bay, one of the most majestic scenes encountered along the California coast, as well as to get a true taste of the Central Coast's wine, beer, and cuisine; all while sampling our harbor lifestyle while listening to over 25 bands that play on 3 stages. Dates: Oct. 3 & 4. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $8; $10 two day pass. Call: (800) 366-6043. mbhf.com

SAN FRANCISCO - Swim Across America San Francisco. 4th annual swim event invites you to jump into San Francisco Bay beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and swim 1.5 miles to Crissy Field in the National Park's Presidio. This fund raiser supports breakthrough cancer research at both UCSF Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute. Making Waves to Fight Cancer! www.swimacrossamerica.org - Gary Emich @ gary@swimacrossamerica.org - (650) 359.-3773.

October 4, 2009

Sunday

ALTADENA- The Angel Festival. Anything and everything to do with angels. Arts & Crafts, religious, or silly fun! Time: 11 am - 4 pm. Cost of admission: Free. Address: Sierra Madre Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Call for information, sponsorships, etc.: Candace Frazee (626) 794-4458. theangelfestival.com

CARPINTERIA - Avocado Festival. This annual event that runs through the entire weekend celebrates the regions prime crop with food contests, games and lots of bands and live music. The largest avocado and best dressed avocado are two events you won't want to miss! Did you know that avocados could be so interestin? Time: 10 to 6 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Downtown Carpinteria on Linden, Carpinteria, CA. avofest.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Oktoberfest German Celebration. Get out the lederhosen, dirndl and beer stein for a good time with an Oom-pah band from Germany. Sunday is family day with kids bounce houses and outdoor patio fun, often including dachshund races. Time: 1 - 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Location: Old World German Village's German Restaurant, Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Triathlon. Pacific Sports is the organizing company for this Kaiser Permanente triathlon event. Start and finish of race is L.A. Live Theatre, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015. latriathlon.com

MORRO BAY - Morro Bay Harbor Festival. Morro Bay Harbor Festival presents the 28th annual Morro Bay Harbor Festival. The Harbor Festival offers festival goers the opportunity to both enjoy a weekend in Morro Bay, one of the most majestic scenes encountered along the California coast, as well as to get a true taste of the Central Coast's wine, beer, and cuisine; all while sampling our harbor lifestyle while listening to over 25 bands that play on 3 stages. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $8; $10 two day pass for Sat & Sun. Call: (800) 366-6043. mbhf.com

October 5, 2009

Monday

October 6, 2009

Tuesday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Outdoor street fair & farmer's market. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com

October 7, 2009

Wednesday

October 8, 2009

Thursday

October 9, 2009

Friday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Oktoberfest German Celebration. Get out the lederhosen, dirndl and beer stein for a good time with an Oom-pah band from Germany. Beautiful bar maids, scrumptious strudels, and imported draft beers, plus lots of liqueurs to wet the whistle, and plenty of dancing (chicken dance is a must). Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $15, 21+ only. Location: Old World German Village's German Restaurant, Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

POMONA - Off Road Expo. Nation's largest consecutive off road expo event with hundreds of exhibits invites the public to attend. Time: 10 a.m. approx. Cost: $10 adult; $5 child; Free under 6 years. Location: Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Tickets available at offroadexpo.com, or box office (cash only) during show.

October 10, 2009

Saturday

CARLSBAD - Pumpkin Plunge. Halloween bash at the Monroe Street Pool includes ghostly games and creepy contests like bobbing for brains, fishing for sea monsters, climbing the Wall of Doom, and plunging off the Tower of Terror. Creepy crafts, a giant waterslide, and carnival games are included in this unique event. And don't forget your bag for Trick-or-Treating. The San Dieguito Synchronized Swimmers and Dive San Diego have created a Halloween show just for our event. Come in costume and enter the costume contest for all ages, but don't forget your swim suit! Food and drinks are available for sale. Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $4 to 8. Location: Monroe Street Pool, 3401 Monroe St., Carlsbad, CA. Call: or (760) 602-7519. ci.carlsbad.ca.us

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Oktoberfest German Celebration. Get out the lederhosen, dirndl and beer stein for a good time with an Oom-pah band from Germany. Beautiful bar maids, scrumptious strudels, and imported draft beers, plus lots of liqueurs to wet the whistle, and plenty of dancing (chicken dance is a must). Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $15, 21 and above only. Location: Old World German Village's German Restaurant, Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

MOORPARK - Antique Tractor Weekend. Includes a tractor parades at 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. Festival time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: TBD. Location: Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA. underwoodfamilyfarms.com

MURPHYS - Art Walk. Murphys Art Walk features 30 artists with 20 art galleries and businesses participating. Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Murphys, CA. visitmurphys.com
POMONA - Off Road Expo. Nation's largest consecutive off road expo event with hundreds of exhibits invites the public to attend. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $10 adult; $5 child; Free under 6 years. Location: Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Tickets available at offroadexpo.com, or box office (cash only) during show.

SAN FRANCISCO - Festival at the Fort. Fort Mason comes allive during this Fleet Week Festival at the fort. Blue Angels and Canadian Snowbirds annual air and water show, activities for kids, children’s rides and inflatables, an exhibit from the US Navy in Space program, entertainment with students of Fort Mason’s own Blue Bear School of Music and San Francisco Children’s Arts Center, comfortable seating areas with food, micro beers and gourmet wines are part of this annual celebration. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. spiceoflifefestival.com

TWIN PEAKS (SAN BERNARDINO) - Pine Cone Festival. 3rd Annual Pine Cone Festival features Pine Cone Olympics & Games! Biggest Pine Cone in the World Contest, Pine Cone Arts & Crafts, an awesome, family day of fun. Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Rotary Centennial Park, 675 Grandview Rd. Twin Peaks, CA. pineconefestival.com

October 11, 2009

Sunday

POMONA - Off Road Expo. Nation's largest consecutive off road expo event with hundreds of exhibits invites the public to attend. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $10 adult; $5 child; Free under 6 years. Location: Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Tickets available at offroadexpo.com, or box office (cash only) during show.

October 12, 2009

October 13, 2009

Tuesday

SAN DIEGO - Disney's The Lion King, Musical. This award-winning Broadway musical returns to San Diego and often sells out. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $20 - 79 approx. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. broadwaysd.com

October 14, 2009

Wednesday

October 15, 2009

Thursday

October 16, 2009

Friday

BUENA PARK - Silverado Days. Annual Buena Park celebration is a three day carnival, community contests, food, Chili Cookoff, Car Show and more. Get out your silver spurs and jingle jangle your way over to Buena Park for some real down home Hog Calling, Mutt Contest, Cute Baby Contest, Custom Hot Rod Car Show, Arm Wresting, etc. Food booths, 20 game booths, 85 arts and crafts booth and 30 carnival rides to share with family and friends are just a sampling of what you'll find at Buena Park's Silverado Days annual celebration. The carnival is open Friday from 4 to midnight (rides open at 5), Saturday from 10:00 to midnight and Sunday from 10:30 to 9 (rides open at 12:00 noon Sat. and Sun.) Location: Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Dr. Buena Park, CA. silveradodays.com

LOS ANGELES - Fall Festival at the LA Farmer's Market. This popular event has included pig races, Halloween costumes, marching bands and other festive entertainment. Time: All Day. Location: 6333 West 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA. Call: (323) 933-9211. farmersmarketla.com.

October 17, 2009

Saturday

CAMPBELL - Oktoberfest. Campbell's two day Oktoberfest is the best. Held in Downtown Campbell, the event offers entertainment with Bavarian bands, beer garden and more. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 17; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., Call: (408) 378-6252. campbellchamber.com
LOS ANGELES - Fall Festival at the LA Farmer's Market. This popular event has included pig races, Halloween costumes, marching bands and other festive entertainment. Time: All Day. Location: 6333 West 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA. Call: (323) 933-9211. farmersmarketla.com.

MOORPARK - Western Heritage Weekend. Includes stunt ropers, country music, cowboy poetry, a medicine show and more. At 3:00pm, the Wild West rides off into the sunset, but the Catterwailers heat up the Harvest Stage with their high-energy bluegrass music.
ime: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA. underwoodfamilyfarms.com

SPRINGVILLE - Springville Apple Festival. Pie eating contest, 5 & 10 K Apple Run, Fat Tire Classic, carnival, clowns, and plenty of food in this downtown event that celebrates the fall harvest, and the pick of the crop. Time: Daily. Cost: Free admission. Location: Springville, California. Call: (559) 539-0619. springville.ca.us/applefest

October 18, 2009

Sunday

SPRINGVILLE - Springville Apple Festival. Pie eating contest, 5 & 10 K Apple Run, carnival, clowns, and plenty of food in this downtown event that celebrates the fall harvest, and the pick of the crop. Time: Daily. Cost: Free admission. Location: Springville, California. Call: (559) 539-0619. springville.ca.us/applefest

October 20, 2009

Tuesday

October 21, 2009

Wednesday

October 22, 209

Thursday

SAN DIEGO - Disney's The Lion King, Musical. This award-winning Broadway musical returns to San Diego and often sells out. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 - 79 approx. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. broadwaysd.com

October 23, 2009

Friday

PASO ROBLES - Julie and the BadDogs Concert. The 2009 Vina Robles Concert Series, presented by AMS Entertainment, invites guests to bring a picnic or pre-order one prepared by Trumpet Vine Catering. Vina Robles wines are available for purchase. No outside beverages please. Time: 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7 PM. Cost: $15. Location: Signature Room, Vina Robles Hospitality Center, 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Call (805) 227-4812.

SAN DIEGO - Disney's The Lion King, Musical. This award-winning Broadway musical returns to San Diego and often sells out. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $20 - 79 approx. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. broadwaysd.com

October 24, 2009

Saturday

ANTIOCH - Kid’s Free Fishing Derby. 22nd annual derby in memory of Uril “Compy” Compomizzo, who started “Get Kids Hooked on Fishing, invites youth to a day of fun with fish, bait, tackle, free lunch, awards and goody bags for the kids provided. In addition to the fishing and sportsmanship instruction in a fun competition, children ages 3 through 12 will have a chance to learn about a variety of environmental subjects, with participants from Contra Costa County Community Awareness Emergency Response; Wally Wise Guy; Contra Costa County Mosquito Vector Control; Restore The Delta; Department of Water Resources and California Department of Health, Environmental Health Group. Time: 9 a.m. to Noon. Location: Contra Loma Reservoir in Antioch , CA. Contact: kids_derby@yahoo.com

MOORPARK - All About Pumpkins. Costume contests, pumpkin demos and more. Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Location: Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA. underwoodfamilyfarms.com

SAN DIEGO - Disney's The Lion King, Musical. This award-winning Broadway musical returns to San Diego and often sells out. Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Cost: $20 - 79 approx. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. broadwaysd.com

SAN FRANCISCO - Exotic Erotic Ball. Lingerie, fetish attire, and masquerade, are all invited in this most sexy party for Halloween anywhere in the U.S. While nudity is not allowed, let your imagine run with costumes that skirt the bounds. Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cost: $ $59 - 250. Location: Where: Treasure Island, San Francisco, Hangar #3. Call: (415) 567-BALL (2255). exoticeroticball.com

October 25, 2009

Sunday

SAN DIEGO - Disney's The Lion King, Musical. This award-winning Broadway musical returns to San Diego and often sells out. Time: 1 & 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20 - 79 approx. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. broadwaysd.com

October, 26, 2009

Monday

SANTA ROSA - The Facts Behind the Funnies. Exhibit at Charles Schulz Musuem The Facts Behind the Funnies: Schulz's Passion for Precision. As a cartoonist read by millions of fans, Charles Schulz felt an obligation to get his facts straight about the subjects he tackled in Peanuts. This exhibition reveals Schulz's dedication to detail in order to ensure that sports plays and positions (from ice skating to surfing), medical conditions, musical notes, and even Woodstock’s shorthand were accurately depicted. Runs through Jan. 1, 2010. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $8; $5 youth, seniors; Free under 4 years. Location: 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, CA. Call: (707) 579-4452. SchulzMuseum.org | Buy Tickets!

October 27, 2009

Tuesday

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Wednesday

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October 30, 2009

Friday

October 31, 2009

Saturday

ARCATA - Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors. Time: 7 p.m. to Midnight. Cost: $5. Location: 820 N Street, Arcata, CA. Call: (707) 822-4805.

BAKERSFIELD - Safe Halloween 2008. Bakersfield's premier TRICK-OR-TREAT experience provides for children ages 3 - 12 to safely trick-or-treat for terrific goodies on the Kern County Museum grounds in a family style environment. There will be over 30 trick-or-treat stations and lots more fun to enjoy including: Costume Contests • School-type Carnival • Petting Zoo • Food and Beverages • AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Hours: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $8 for children and adults. Location: Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. Phone: (661) 852-5020. bakersfieldsafehalloween.com

BIG BEAR LAKE - Trick or Treat in Big Bear Village. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Big Bear Lake, CA. Contact: (800) 4-BIGBEAR. bigbear.com

BIG BEAR LAKE - Boo in the Zoo. It's a special afternoon of Tricks 'n Treats for kids. Time: 3 pm - 6 pm. Location: 43285 Goldmine Drive in Big Bear Lake, California. The Graveyard, Pumpkin Patch, Electric Dungeon of Doom, Witches Brew, Scarecrow Land, Witches Lair, and Goblins throughout the park. Call (909) 878-4200. www.moonridgezoo.org
BLUE LAKE - Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Hay rides and 7 acre corn maze add to pumpkin patch fun. Time: Noon to 5:30 p.m. Location: Potter's Produce. Go toward Mad River Beach, exit 101 at Guintoli, Blue Lake, CA. Call: (707) 668-5135.

BUENA PARK - Knotts Berry Farm- 36th Annual Halloween Haunt is world's largest theme park event. Shocking walk-through mazes, re-themed rides and one scare experience, with Knott’s Annual Haunt and 1,000 costumed creatures wandering the park, mazes and rides. October 24-31. Knott’s Berry Farm closes at 5:30 p.m. each evening and reopens at 7 p.m. as Knott’s Scary Farm. The fear continues until 1 a.m. (2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). Tickets: $46-51/person. Opens at 7 p.m. knotts.com

BURBANK - Booo-tiful Downtown Burbank Halloween. Parents are invited to bring their little ghosts & goblins to Downtown Burbank on Halloween from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. for an early evening of trick-or-treating before all the bigger ghosts come out! Participating Downtown Burbank merchants provide treats. www.downtown-burbank.org

CALABASAS - Halloween Carnival - City of Calabasas kicks off a night of trick or treating with outdoor theater, games, refreshments and more at Juan De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas CA. Call (818) 880-6461

CONCORD - Gyro's 4D Fear Factory. This Halloween Haunt is just what you need to launch your celebrating. Time: 7 - 12 Midnight. Cost: $23.99. Location: Waterworld California, 1950 Waterworld Parkway, Concord, CA. Call: (866) 901-FEAR (3327). 3dfearfactory.com

COSTA MESA - Woodworking Show. Enjoy the Parade of Products. Time: Friday, Noon - 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: General $8. Children 12 and under are free. Location: Buildings 10 and 12, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Call: (801) 544-9125. ocfair or thewoodworkingshows.com
DAVIS - Day of the Dead Fiesta. Day of the Dead Fiesta with Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. Raise the dead and celebrate life with the The Grammy-winning virtuoso mariachi ensemble Los Camperos de Nati Cano in a special Day of the Dead fiesta at the Mondavi Center honors the dead in a festival of life. This Day of the Dead concert premiere will draw from rich cultural traditions and be distinctively Mexican, yet universal in appeal. Audience members are encouraged to join the celebration and come costumed as skeletons for this event. Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $17 - 44. Location: One Shields Ave., University of California Davis, CA. mondaviarts.org

DAVIS - Trick or Treat Downtown. Dozens of Downtown businesses will open their doors to kids 12 and under for a safe and fun Halloween experience, Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Stop first in E Street Plaza to make your own trick-or-treat bag and receive a FREE professional photo of your costumed children.
Call: (530) 756-8763. davisdowntown.com.

ENCINITAS - Safe Trick or Treat on Pumpkin Lane. Highway 101 will be converted into Pumpkin Lane for a fun kids' event. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. encinitas101.com

FERNDALE - St. Mark's Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-Off. This annual event features family fun, all kinds of games, elephant bingo, cakewalk, and a candy booth for the kids. Chili judged by local dignitaries at the beginning of festivities, followed by hot dogs and cornbread with a taste of chili for other attendees. Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: St. Mark's, Fern & Berding Streets, Ferndale, CA. stmarksferndale.org

GARBERVILLE - Community Halloween. Trick-or-treating (approximately 5:30pm), a scream contest, costume judging, and pictures! Festivities begin at 3:30 PM. Location: Ray’s Food Place Parking Lot, Garberville, CA.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Halloween on Main includes bounce houses for kids, petting zoo, booths, candy from merchants and a costume contest. Location: Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Street. Time: 6 - 9 p.m. hbdowntown.com

LAKE ARROWHEAD - Trick or Treat in Lake Arrowhead Village. Come out to the Lake Arrowhead Village and enjoy an evening of Trick or treating. Call: (909)337-2533.

LAKE ELSINORE - Toxic Terrors The Haunted Stadium. Three extreme walk-through attractions combine state-of-the-art effects with ultra-realistic environments, placing YOU in incredibly terrifying situations where you must make decisions, face your fears, and risk your own fate. This haunted stadium is infected with zombies and mutated creatures in a toxic nightmare. Location: Diamond Stadium, 500 Diamond Dr., Lake Elsinore, Time: 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. Midnight. Ticket: $15; $13 for groups 10+. toxicterrors.com
LANCASTER - Disney Spectacular Music Revue. Cedar Street Theatre features musical selections from Beauty & The Beast, The Lion King, and other Disney favorites. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $14 - 18. Location: Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA. Call: (661)723-5950. lpac.org

LATRHOP - Dell'Osso Family Farm Pumpkin Maze. This 11th annual event includes an awesome maze to work your way out of, plus pumpkin blaster where you can shoot miniature pumpkins, Kiddie Land, Pony Rides, a Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Tractor Train, free Hay Ride, free Hay Bale Pyramid, free Speedway, free Hay Bale Labyrinth, Maze Bridges, food & fun. Cost: Free to $12.50. Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: 501 S. Manthey Rd., Lathrop, CA 95330. Call: (209) 982-0833. pumpkinmaze.com

LONG BEACH - Shipwreck - 14th annual Halloween Terrorfest at Queen Mary ship. Explore 7 terrifying mazes on and off the ship. Revamped for new thrills in 2008. Time: 7 p.m. to 12 Midnight. Cost: $34. Location: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA. queenmary.com

LONG BEACH - Halloween Yacht Party. Music, DJs, drinks, appetizer buffet and costume contest aboard The Majestic luxury yacht that glides along the Long Beach harbor for this special event. Cost: $65-75. Time: 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Location: 100 Aquarium Way, Dock #3, Long Beach, CA. Call: (949) 515-2120. un4seenproductions.com

LOS ANGELES - Tamale Festival. 2122 W. 7th St. (MacArthur Park), Los Angeles, CA. Time: 3 - 8 p.m. Cost: Free admission. eastlosangeles.net

LOS GATOS - Haunted Harvest Festival. This annual event features Goblyn’s Glen at Oak Meadow Park. Take a self-guided tour through Goblin’s Glen, and enjoy a moonlit ride on the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad. Children can trick or treat and ride the Carousel. There are vendors, food, and fun for entire family. Time: Dusk to 10 p.m. Cost: $6, add $2 for a ride on the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad. Call (408) 395-7433. experienceshadowhills.com

MALIBU - Halloween Haunt. Kids 1 - 10 years can wear your costume and compete in the costume contest, or just come play games, do arts & crafts or go through the Haunted Maze inside the Michael Landon Center. Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Cost: Free event. Call: (310) 317-1364. ci.malibu.ca.us

MARINA DEL REY - Halloween Party, Charthouse Restaurant, 13950 Panay Way, Marina del Rey. Time: 5-7PM. Call: 310-822-4144
MONO COUNTY - Fall Foliage season. It lasts approx. 8 weeks through early November and is one of the world's most colorful displays of leaves changing color. Photos & information.

ORANGE - Pumpkin Patch. A huge pumpkin patch and train ride are part of the fun in this 3rd annual event that includes train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, pony rides, thousands of pumpkins and more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is FREE. Prices for other activities vary. Location: Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA. Cars are charged $3 parking. irvineparkrailroad.com

PLACERVILLE - Trick or Treat on Main Street. Historic Downtown Placerville Main Street merchants provide goodies to trick-or-treaters while supplies last. Activities include a costume contest and carnival. Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Call: (530) 672-3436. placerville-downtown.org

POWAY - Once Upon a Hallowe’en. This is a brand new, family-friendly event at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. This free event will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

REDONDO BEACH - Halloween Party on Redondo Beach Pier. Annual Halloween Bash on the Redondo Pier includes games with prizes for all children. Pier businesses will be ready with candy for the trick-or-treaters; a spooky DJ, costume parade and fun “ghoulishly” delightful dancing, and the Redondo Beach Pier Association will be presenting a safe, fun and friendly alternative to door to door travels. For young ghosts, goblins, Tinkerbells, cowboys, and so on, the Redondo Pier is a fun place to show off costumes and enjoy festivities that are planned just for our children to enjoy Halloween. 5pm-8pm. redondopier.com

RIDGECREST - Sierra Art Guild's Fall Show and Sale. 18 artisans show their paintings, photographs, jewelry, sculpture, weaving, pottery, stained glass, wearable art clothing, tapestries and wall art. Event runs through Nov. 2. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA. Call: (760) 446-2060.

RUNNING SPRINGS - Trick or Treat in Running Springs kids event. Children dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. Call: (909)867-2411.

SAN DIEGO - Haunted Trail and Haunted Hotel in Balboa Park. Guests head from Marston Point (6th and Juniper) past graveyards and ghosts, past menacing trees. Hours: 7 to Midnight, Fri & Sat; 7-11 p.m. Sun-Wed. Cost: $13.99. Call: (619) 696-SCARE. hauntedtrail.net.

SAN DIEGO - Halloween at Hard Rock - Playboy's Fantasies & Nightmares. Girl Next Door (Kendra Wilkinson) will host this costume contest and Halloween party at Hard Rock Hotel. It includes hosted drink specials till 10 p.m. in the the Woodstock Terrace and Moonstone Lounge. Cost: $50 adult general admission. Time: 8 p.m. Location: 207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA. Call: (619) 764-6926 | hardrockhotelsd.com

SAN DIEGO - Ghost Coach takes those seeking a real live Halloween Haunt on a city-wide storytelling adventure to the city's darker side. Theatrical ghost hosts take you on a riding tour, throughout San Diego's most haunted places, including a visit to “Americas Most Haunted Location.”

SANTA CRUZ - Halloween on the Wharf, Santa Cruz Wharf. Call 420-5273 Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Hotels |

SEAL BEACH - Trick or Treat on Main Street. Bring your kids to this daytime event in their favorite costumes so they can trick or treat at your favorite merchants who will be dressed in costumes, too. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Main Street near Seal Beach Pier between Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Blvd., Seal Beach, CA

SOLVANG - Clown Town. Solvang & Buellton 15th Annual Halloween Haunted House, Clown Town 2008, features two nights of terror. Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Solvang Theaterfest. Cost: $6 Adult, $4 age 13 - under (Kid friendly from 6 - 6:30 PM.) Call (805) 688-PLAY. solvangusa.com

SUNSET BEACH - Sunset Gondola sunset authentic gondoliers and gondola cruises. Peter's Landing, Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA.

TEMECULA - Thornton Winery Hallow-Wine Party. Tired of the standard Halloween party? Mix things up with Thornton Winery’s Halloween Fright Fest. This festive Halloween party combines just the right touches of sophistication & fright, four –star cuisine, and premium wines. The menu includes: Poached Apple & Duck Breast Rosemary Skewer; Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Mushroomm-Asparagus Ragout and many more options. Dress up for great prizes awarded for Best Costume, Most Original, Funniest, and Scariest. Time: 7 p.m. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. Cost: $85/ person, plus tax & gratuity, reservations a must. Call (951) 699-0099. thorntonwine.com

UNIVERSAL CITY - Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Leatherface, new mazes, backlot Terror Tram, and Halloween Horror Nights. No costumes allowed at admission. Time: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost: Ticket Price: $29 - $51.99. Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608. Tickets: www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood

VACAVILLE - Comedy Scarefest. Four comedy headliners bring home the laughs to Vacaville. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $17. Location: Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, 1010 Ulatis Dr., Vacaville, CA. Call: (707) 449-6217. vpat.net

WEST HOLLYWOOD - West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval - 21st Annual Event is the largest Halloween street party in the world, attracting over 450,000 people – young, old, gay, straight, who take to the streets of Santa Monica Boulevard to enjoy the craziest, most eccentric costume creations ever. The big draws of the evening are the Halloween Costume Contest and crowning of an Honorary "Queen of the Carnaval. Fantastic live entertainment, food vendors, and special events like "drag" races, pumpkin carving contests, and children's activities. Admission is free. Time: 6:00pm - Midnight. Location: Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069. Call: (323) 848-6400. weho.org / westhollywoodhalloween.com

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2009 TOP

November 1, 2009

Sunday

CHICO - Post Cards , Wine & Chocolate Tasting Event. Post Card Fundraiser, including chocolate & wine tasting takes place at the Chico Art Center to coincide with 1st Saturday Art Walk. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Cost $10. Location: Chico Art Center, 5th and Orange St. in Chico, CA. Call: (530) 895-8726.

LOS ANGELES - Afro-latin Ensemble, concert. Music from grad students at Cal State LA. Time 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $5. Location: Autry Museum, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles , CA. Call: (323) 667-2000. autrynationalcenter.org

November 2, 2009

Monday

SANTA ROSA - The Language of Lines. Exhibit at Charles Schulz Musuem runs through Nov. 30. The Language of Lines: How Cartoonists Create Characters is an exhibition, co-curated by cartoon historian Brian Walker. It explores the four different stages in the creation of cartoon characters: the archetypes, the icons, the personalities, and casts, and features cartoons from the late 19th century to the present day. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $8; $5 youth, seniors; Free under 4 years. Location: 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, CA. Call: (707) 579-4452. SchulzMuseum.org | Buy Tickets!

November 3, 2009

Tuesday

November 4, 2009

Wednesday

November 5, 2009

Thursday

CHICO - This Way to Sustainability V Conference. This Way to Sustainability V Conference is an annual event hosted by CSU, Chico, Butte Community College, and the Associated Student groups of each. Time: Times will vary. Cost: Free-TBA. Location: California State University, Chico, CA. Call: (530) 898-3334. csuchico.edu

November 6, 2009

Friday

MARIPOSA - Mariposa Crafters Christmas Boutique. 25th Annual event features a huge selection of quality handcrafted items at affordable prices! Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: VFW Hall, Hwy 140 and Jones St.,
Mariposa, CA. Call: (209) 966-5944. Email: kcstol@sti.net

THOUSAND OAKS - Defending the Caveman, Play. Wildly popular comedy written by Rob Becker. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $44. Location: Scherr Forum Theatre -Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA. Call: (805) 449-2787. toaks.org

November 7, 2009

Saturday

CARLSBAD - Chili Cook-off & Fall Festival. Fall Festival and free Chili Cook-off contest to win prizes includes the taste and feel of the Wild West. Enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, shop for arts and crafts at the outdoor market, and bring your appetite for some good ole county western cookin'. Craft activities for the kids, a Fun Zone, live entertainment and Chili. Admission is FREE and activity cards can be purchased for $5 (includes unlimited fun zone, 2 crafts and 2 tastes of chili plus a bowl of house chili) or chili tasting cards can be purchased for $3 (which gives you 4 tastes of chili from the chili cook-off and a bowl of house chili). Chili Cook-off tastings start promptly at 11:30 a.m. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying L.C. Lane, Carlsbad, CA. Call: (760) 602-7519. ci.carlsbad.ca.us

MARIPOSA - Mariposa Crafters Christmas Boutique. 25th Annual event features a huge selection of quality handcrafted items at affordable prices! Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: VFW Hall, Hwy 140 and Jones St.,
Mariposa, CA. Call: (209) 966-5944. Email: kcstol@sti.net

THOUSAND OAKS - Defending the Caveman, Play. Wildly popular comedy written by Rob Becker. Time: 4 & 8 p.m. Cost: $44. Location: Scherr Forum Theatre -Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA. Call: (805) 449-2787. toaks.org

November 8, 2009

Sunday

November 9, 2009

Monday

November 10, 2009

Tuesday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Outdoor street fair & farmer's market. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com

November 11, 2009

Wednesday

November 12, 2009

Thursday

November 13, 2009

Friday

LOOMIS - Cowpoke Fall Gathering. Cowboy Poetry at Blue Goose Fruit Shed, BBQ and Special Events. Location: 3550 Taylor Rd., Loomis, CA cowpokefallgathering.com

November 14, 2009

Saturday

AUBURN - Auburn Christmas Craft and Music Festival. This year's event features Sourdough Slim. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn, CA. fireonthemountain.com

LOOMIS - Cowpoke Fall Gathering. Cowboy Poetry at Blue Goose Fruit Shed, BBQ and Special Events. Location: 3550 Taylor Rd., Loomis, CA cowpokefallgathering.com

MURPHYS - Art Walk. Murphys Art Walk features 30 artists with 20 art galleries and businesses participating. Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Murphys, CA. visitmurphys.com

SAN FRANCISCO - Angel Island Victorian Christmas at Camp Reynolds. Cost: Free. Call (415) 435-5390, Park Ranger, for info. angelisland.org
THOUSAND OAKS - Defending the Caveman, Play. Wildly popular comedy written by Rob Becker. Time: 4 & 8 p.m. Cost: $44. Location: Scherr Forum Theatre -Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA. Call: (805) 449-2787. toaks.org

November 15, 2009

Sunday

AUBURN - Auburn Christmas Craft and Music Festival. This year's event features Sourdough Slim. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn, CA. fireonthemountain.com

SAN FRANCISCO - Angel Island Victorian Christmas at Camp Reynolds. Cost: Free. Call (415) 435-5390, Park Ranger, for info. angelisland.org

November 16, 2009

Monday

November 17, 2009

Tuesday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Outdoor street fair & farmer's market. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com

November 18, 2009

Wednesday

SAN RAFAEL - The Marin Sonoma Concours d¹Elegance. The Marin Sonoma Concours d¹Elegance includes several special exhibits such as Super Cars, Celebrity Cars, Cars of the Stars, and cutting edge Alternative Energy Vehicles- Driving us forward into the Future. The featured exhibit, Curves, Elegance, and Speed - Our Cars of 1929, will be a special showcase of the extravagant and unique automobiles built in 1929 by either American or International manufacturers. Eighty years ago more than 75 U.S. companies produced cars with a total of more than 5000 marques worldwide. Best in Show Concours d¹Elegance and Best in Show Concours de Sport are several categories of competition. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $15 general, $10 Seniors and under 16 free when accompanied by an adult. Location: Marin Center Fairgrounds, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, CA. Call: (415) 479-7727. marinsonomaconcours.org

November 19, 2009

Thursday

November 20, 2009

Friday

NAPA - Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire - This popular event, the Holiday Faire, features 82 booths of fine crafts, art, and gourmet foods. This is a great time to get your Christmas shopping done early – with the personal touch! Special orders are accepted and delivered by Christmas by most vendors. The Greater Napa Valley Lion’s Club again features the home-baked goodies annual sale, plus a full kitchen serving excellent homemade lunches and dinner. Time: Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (event goes through Nov. 22) Cost: Admission and parking are free, and the Downtown Shuttle makes stops in front of the Expo every 20 minutes. Location: Napa Valley Exposition's Chardonnay Hall at 575 Third Street, Napa, CA. Call Kim or Mark at 925/372-8961, or e-mail: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net

November 21, 2009

Saturday

NAPA - Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire - This popular event, the Holiday Faire, features 82 booths of fine crafts, art, and gourmet foods. This is a great time to get your Christmas shopping done early – with the personal touch! Special orders are accepted and delivered by Christmas by most vendors. The Greater Napa Valley Lion’s Club again features the home-baked goodies annual sale, plus a full kitchen serving excellent homemade lunches and dinner. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Free admission, free parking and the Downtown Shuttle makes stops in front of the Expo every 20 minutes. Location: Napa Valley Exposition's Chardonnay Hall at 575 Third Street, Napa, CA. Call Kim or Mark at 925/372-8961, or e-mail: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net

SAUSALITO - Vintage Jewelry Show. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $6. Location: Sausalito Events Place, Idesst Hall, 511 Caledonia St., Sausalito, CA. goldengateshows.com

November 22, 2009

Sunday

NAPA - Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire - This popular event, the Holiday Faire, features 82 booths of fine crafts, art, and gourmet foods. This is a great time to get your Christmas shopping done early – with the personal touch! Special orders are accepted and delivered by Christmas by most vendors. The Greater Napa Valley Lion’s Club again features the home-baked goodies annual sale, plus a full kitchen serving excellent homemade lunches and dinner. Time: Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Cost: Admission and parking are free, and the Downtown Shuttle makes stops in front of the Expo every 20 minutes. Location: Napa Valley Exposition's Chardonnay Hall at 575 Third Street, Napa, CA. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Kim or Mark at 925/372-8961, or e-mail: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net

SAN BERNARDINO - Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Carolers, cookies, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa Claus transforms the National Orange Show Events Center's scenic Lagoon into a glowing, enchanted wonderland with the annual lighting of a 70-foot holiday tree. Time: 5 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: National Orange Show Grounds, San Bernardino, CA. nationalorangeshow.com

SAN FRANCISCO - Pier 39 Tree Lighting Ceremony. Time: 1 to 6 p.m. Performers, entertainment and a host of activities on this special day. Tree Lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. Location: Beach Street at Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. pier39.com

SAUSALITO - Vintage Jewelry Show. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $6. Location: Sausalito Events Place, Idesst Hall, 511 Caledonia St., Sausalito, CA. goldengateshows.com

November 23, 2009

Monday

November 24, 2009

Tuesday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Outdoor street fair & farmer's market. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com

November 25, 2009

Wednesday

November 26, 2009

Thursday

OCEANSIDE - Oceanside Turkey Trot. Turkey Trot is a new event that includes Locals 5K, Open 5K, Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. Time: 7 a.m. Cost: Varies per race. Location: 330 N. Coast Highway (Corner of Coast Hwy and Mission), Oceanside, Ca 92054. Call: (760) 434-5255. Website: osideturkeytrot.com

November 27, 2009

Friday

November 28, 2009

Saturday

CAPITOLA - Surfing Santa. Santa & his reindeer surf into Capitola Beach. Bring your Christmas list to review with Santa. Candy Canes for everyone! Time: Noon. Location: Capitola Beach, Capitola Village, California. Call: (831) 475-6522. capitolachamber.com

November 29, 2009

Sunday

November 30, 2009

Monday

CARLSBAD - Legoland Tree Lighting. Lego Christmas Tree Lighting is a 30-foot Christmas tree made from LEGO bricks. The world’s largest Lego Christmas tree lights up Legoland California at 5:30 p.m. followed by nightly tree ligh