ALAMEDA: Living Ship Day. Demonstrations are held on the third Saturday of most months. Location: 707 W Hornet Ave , Pier 3 in Alameda, CA. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is - 5 for youths through adults and there is ample free parking across from the pier. (510) 521-8448. uss-hornet | Region: Bay Area

ALHAMBRA: Bob's Garage, band. Classic rock at this free Downtown Concert. Time: 6 - 10 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Stage, 132 W. Main St., Alhambra, CA 289-0241. Region: Los Angeles County

APPLE VALLEY: Dead on the Ponderosa Music Concert July 15 - 17, 2011. Music begins Friday afternoon with 3 days of live music, 2 stages, 25+ bands, music non-stop till late night. Camping for all - tents to buses. 0 - 65, camping included. deadontheponderosa Region: Inland Empire

AUBURN: 56th Annual Tevis Cup. The Western States Trail Ride, popularly called the Tevis CupRide, is the oldest modern day endurance ride, having been held annually since1955. Trophy is awarded to the person who completes the 100-Mile One-Day course in the shortest amount of time and whose horse is in sound condition and "fit to continue." teviscup Region: Gold Country

BENICIA: Houston Jones, concert. Benicia Historical Museum Spenger Garden Music Series. Time: 8 p.m. Spenger Garden Benicia Historical Museum, 2024 Camel Road, Benicia, CA, . 745-5435. | Region: Bay Area

BURBANK: Boogie Knights and The Spazmatics perform at evening summer concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. at Starlight Bowl. starlightbowl or 525.3721. | Region: Los Angeles County

CALIFORNIA: California Coast Grunion Run. Time: 11:55 p.m. - 1:55 a.m. Location: Southern to Central California beaches. Must have fishing license to catch grunion.

CALISTOGA: 125 Year Birthday Party for the city of Calistoga. Free entertainment, food for sale, bands, partying in the streets. Location: Sharpsteen Plaza (Washington & 1st Streets) & Pioneer Park, 1307 Cedar Street, Calistoga CA. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Hstoric dedication of the 1887 I.O.O.F. Building, 1343 Lincoln Avenue at 11amInfo: 942-6333, calistogachamber . Region: Bay Area

CAMBRIA: Summer Arts & Crafts Fair July 16 - 17. Arts, glass art, ceramics, photography, mixed media and crafts will be sold. A pancake breakfast is held both days from 8 to 11 a.m. Contact: Vern Kalshan Phone: 525-7426 | Region: Central Coast

FORT BRAGG: Pets & Animals Celebration on the Headlands. A sunny day on the Mendocino Coast Headlands celebrates Pets and Animals. Located Watch a K-9 Demonstration, learn about local Resources and Rescue Groups, get your Dog a Photo or show off your pet in the Talent Contest or Best Dressed Patriotic Pet. Horse rides and Petting Zoo too. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, sponsored by Mendocino Coast Humane Society. Location: Todd's Point, 200250 Ocean View Drive, Fort Bragg CA 95437. ( 707) 964-7729. mendohumane | Region: North Coast

GLENDALE: Glendale Cruise Night. Cruise Night 2011 on Brand includes over 450 pre-1979 classic cars and trucks on display, community displays, and live entertainment. The Chantays, Surf at 5:30 p.m., Roy Orbison Experience Tribute at 6:30 p.m. and Abbey Road, Beatles Tribute at 7:30 p.m., and Paul Revere and the Raiders at 9 p.m. Emcee for the evening is Mr. Rock and Roll Brian Beirne. Time: 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. There are 548-6464, glendale Region: Los Angeles

GLENDORA: Night on the Plaza Under the Tuscan Moon. Time: 6:30 p.m. Glendora Public Lawns. 5/person. 852-4894.

GRAEGLE: Graeagle Arts and Crafts Fair. There will be 180 booths featuring quality, handmade crafts and fine art by the exhibitors. Nothing is imported. And, while you're there, enjoy entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors.

GRASS VALLEY: California Worldfest (music festival), July 14 -1 7, 2011. Eight music stages with music from around the world. Announed acts include David Grisman -Blue Grass, Delhi to Dublin, The Greencards, Bluehouse, Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 9/day. worldmusicfestival | Region: Gold Country

GREENVILLE: Annual Gold Digger Days Celebration. Event includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. 284-6633indianvalleychamber.snappages Region: Inland Empire

HALF MOON BAY: Tour des Fleurs. 20th Annual Tour des Fleurs allows visitors inside tours of some of the areas flower growers. Must select tour option in advance. Must drive yourself to tour locations. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. . Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Phone: 726-8380 x100 | Region: Bay Area

HERMOSA BEACH: USAV Beach Volleyball Championship Series July 15 - 17, 2011. Professional beach volleyball tournament features the top U.S. teams for both men and women. This is the 1st year for this event in Hermosa Beach. Location: Next to Hermosa Beach Pier, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa usavolleyball | Region: Los Angeles County

LAGUNA NIGUEL: Trooper Thorn, band. Irish Folk and Bluegrass free summer concert in Crown Valley Community Park. 29751 Crown Valley Parkway. Free shuttle service is available Time: 5 - 9:30 p.m. from the parking lot between the old courthouse and OCFA Fire Station #5 (Pacific Island Drive, Alicia . 425-5100. laguna-niguel

LONG BEACH: Alfredo's Ultimate Beach Party July 16-17, 2011. Saturday only: Children's Today Walk/Run, Fundraiser, Moxi Skate Roll, Fun Disco, Exhibition, Ultimate Beach Dude Challenge, Sinjin Smith's Volleyball Tournament, Live Music all day featuring, king Salmon, Show Killers, Black Party Politics, and more, Beach Games for the Entire Family, Family Beach Movie at Dusk. Location: Marina Green in Downtown Long Beach 700 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA. Free admission, contests: fee. longbeachseafestival | Region: Los Angeles County

LONG BEACH: 63rd Catalina Ski Race. Time: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Water Ski Race from Long Beach to Avalon, Catalina Island and back.

catalinaskirace | Region: Los Angeles County

LOS ANGELES: Little Red Radio and A Flock of Seagulls. Pershing Square Summer Concert Series. All performances are free and are held at Pershing Square, Olive, 5th St. with lawn seating. Time: 8 - 11 p.m. (213) 847-4970. laparks

MENLO PARK: Connoisseurs' Marketplace. 25th Annual mid-summer extravaganza will be held at Santa Cruz Avenue, and is sponsored by Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce. The excitement extends down charming Santa Cruz Avenue. | Region: Bay Area

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Pride Festival July 15 - 17, 2011. Now in its 36th year, this parade, rally, festival and parties all provide a weekend of entertainment in Balboa Park. | Region: San Diego County

SAN JOSE: San Jose Great Train Expo. This national, traveling show caters to the model railroad enthusiast. The show features 200-500 tables. | Region: Bay Area

SAN SIMEON: Coastal Discovery Fair at San Simeon Bay. Remote controll underwater robots (ROV's), live animals, crafts and more in free event hosted by the Coastal Discovery Center, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and California State Parks. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: W.R. Hearst State Beach, San Simeon 927-2145 | Region: Central Coast

SANTA BARBARA: LotusFest. Celebrate the legendary flower that is Lotusland's namesake with an afternoon of wine tasting, delectable hors d'oeuvres, mellow jazz, and lotus lore galore. There will be plenty of time to see the lotuses in bloom as well as other areas of Lotusland, a spectacular 37-acre estate garden in Montecito. Time: 2 - 5 p.m. 5. Location: Ganna Walska Lotusland, Cold Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA. Phone: 969-9990. lotusland | Region: Central Coast

SANTA MARIA: Santa Barbara County Fair July 13-17, 2011 All entertainment is free with Fair admission. The Santa Barbara County Fair themed "Bright Lights and Magical Nights". vendors.santamariafairpark | Region: Central Coast

SANTA MONICA: Gem Faire. The popular event features over 70 exhibitors with gems, beads, fossils, jewelry, crystals, minerals, tools, treasures, collectibles, metaphysical, keepsakes and lots more.

SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Lions Club Fish Fry July 16 - 17, 2011. Location: Seal Beach Pier (Eisenhower Park), Ocean Ave., Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachlions Region: Orange County

SURFSIDE: Surfside 70s. surfing competition. Annual Surfside, Sunset Beach surf contest. Sign up is at Kanvas by Katin, or just show up.

TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair. July 15 - 24, 2011 Ring in the New Year as the Fair starts celebrating its 100th Anniversary. stancofair | Region: Central Valley

WOODLAKE: Woodlake Car Show. Woodlake Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Custom Car & Bike Show at Woodlake City Park, Woodlake, Ca. (449) 564-3559. cityofwoodlake

YUCCA VALLEY: New Caribbean, band. Summer Music Festival June 25 - August 13, 2011. Time: Saturdays @ 7 p.m. Location: Yucca Valley Community Center Ballfield, Yucca, CA. 369-7211. yucca-valley | Region: Desert

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