SATURDAY March 24, 2012

BELMONT - Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival, March 24-25, 2012. Intimate venue featuring 25 artists at Carlmont Village Shopping Center, corner of Ralston Avenue and Alameda de las Pulgas on the Peninsula. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Free admission. pacificfinearts

BELMONT SHORE (Long Beach) - Chocolate Festival. This event takes place outdoors on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. It includes some local restaurant participants and lots of chocolate vendors. Tickets are sold in booklets for tastings. Time: 4 p.m. belmontshore

BERKELEY - Eco Ensemble, concert. David Milnes conducts the spectacular Eco Ensemble, Berkeley's professional new music ensemble-in-residence. Matalon - Tunneling, Muhly - Clear Music, Lim- Songs Found In Dream, Einbond - What the Blind See. Time: 8 p.m. 0 up. Location: UC Berkeley, Hertz Hall, Berkeley, CA. Ticket Office: (510) 642-9988. calperformances

CARSLBAD - The Flower Fields through May 13, 2012. hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1 adult; Senior 60+; Age 3-10. Take Interstate 5 and exit at Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad (look for the Windmill). Go east approximately one block to the first intersection, which is Paseo Del Norte, and turn left. Make the next right into the parking lot. theflowerfields

CARSON - US Soccer Series, March 23-27, 2012. Carson's Home Depot Center is hosting games in the U.S. Soccer series. 630-2000 or ticketmaster / ussoccer

CEDARVILLE - Surprise Valley Squirrel Roundup March 24, 2012 surprisevalleychamber Francisco.

LOS ANGELES - Noa, concert. Known in Israel as Achinoam Nini, the recording artist brings soulful voice and lyrical sensibility to her latest release, the critically acclaimed Israeli Songbook. . Time: 8 p.m. Location: UCLA, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles, CA. Ticket Office: 825-2101. uclalive

MORAGA - Kids Egg Hunt.

OAKLAND -Running Festival, March 24 - March 25. Oakland Running Festival brings both marathon runners and first-time racers from all over the area to Oakland. Choose from 5 races of all distances - marathon, half-marathon, relay, 5k and a kids fun run, whichever suites your style. oaklandmarathon

ORANGE - Easter Eggstravaganza, March 17 - April 7, 2012. Train rides, pictures with the bunny, egg hunts, crafts, and bounce house entertainment. Weekends: 10 am - 5 pm, Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm Irvine Park Railroad 1 Irvine Park Road Orange, CA 92869 irvineparkrailroad

SAN DIEGO -Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete, March 23-25, 2012. Tahitian Dance Competition and Cultural Festival Merced, CA Location: Merced County Fairgrounds. (209) 726-1925. kikiraina

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - Swallows Parade Day. from 2 to 4 p.m. for Adults, age 60+, ages 4-11, and free age 3 and under. Address: 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA, missionsjc

SAN JOSE - Battle of the Bands. Concert Finale: The top 5 finalists will compete for prizes at a live publicized concert at 3 p.m. held at Almaden Branch Library and Community Center. The finalists will have up to 20-minutes to perform their set in front of an audience and a judging panel of local music experts. All are invited. Location: Locations and Hours 6445 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA. 808-3040 808-2175. sjlibrary

SANTA ROSA - California Artisan Cheese Festival. 6th annual event features artisan, hand-crafted (and often organic) cheeses–some of the finest in the world! Event is held March 23-25, 2012, with tours throughout the region (Sonoma County) and Cheese Festival Tasting on Saturday and Sunday. artisancheesefestival

SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012. 35th annual Annual largest Latin Easter Event in Los Angeles. With Paid Admission all Carnival Rides Live Entertainment, Carnival Games, Exhibits, Large Food Court. Free Parking. Location: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, So El Monte, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. oentertainment

YOUNTVILLE - A Taste of Yountville. Public invited to experience live entertainment, children's activities, Open Studios fine art show and sale, art in the park, French Laundry garden tours, drawing for amazing prizes, CalFire BBQ and much more! Admission is free, tasting tickets may be purchased for each at event. Bring your friends and family to one of Yountville's signature events and "Taste Life Here!" Noon-5 p.m. Town of Yountville locations include Community Center, Edward James Courtyard, V Marketplace, Van de Leur Park, French Laundry Gardens, Washington Square, Washington Street, Yountville, California. Free admission. 944-0904. yountville

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