California Events
BELMONT SHORE Bulldog Beauty Contest pictured
Sunday, February 11, 2018
ALBANY: Darwin Day Bagel Brunch February 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 Talk by guest speaker Dr. Jeffrey Silverman on Exploding Stars, Dark Energy, and the Runaway Universe. $10, albanyca.org
ANAHEIM: LA Cookie Con & Sweets Show February 10-11, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Held at Anaheim Convention Center, the event features celebrity chefs, baking classes, cosplay and more. Location: 800 W. Katella, Anaheim, CA, $25, lacookiecon.com
BELMONT SHORE: Bulldog Beauty Contest 10 a.m. at Marina Park. 20 contests with something for mutts, too!
CARMICHAEL: Sacramento Darwin Day 2-5 p.m. Mission Oaks Community Center 4701 Gibbons Dr. Carmichael, CA sacdarwinday.org $10-15 admission approx.
CLARKSBURG: Port, Wine & Chocolate Lover's Weekend Saturday, February 10-11, 2018, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Old Sugar Mill Wineries 35265 Willow Avenue, Clarksburg, CA. Cost 0- 5, 21+. oldsugarmill | chocolate
COSTA MESA: Bridal Affair Showcase, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Avenue of the Arts Hotel 3350 Avenue of the Arts Hotel, eventsbycori.com |
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FRESNO COUNTY: Wine and Chocolate Lovers Weekend February 10-11, 2018, 12-5 p.m. 18 wineries and tasting venues open their doors for this event. fresnocountywinejourney.com
GRASS VALLEY: Sustainable Farm and Food Conference February 9-11, 2018, Farm tours, key note speakers and 20 outstanding workshops. Location: Nevada Union High School, 11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA. Cost $5 - 50, foodandfarmconference.com
LIVERMORE: Wine and Chocolate Weekend February 10-11, 2018 Concannon Vineyard Celebrate Valentine's Day with Concannon Vineyard and indulge in wine and chocolate
LIVERMORE: Wedding Showcase, 12-3 p.m. Garré Winery, garrewinery.com
LODI: Wine & Chocolate Weekend February 10-11, 2018, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The area's finest wines are paired with decadent chocolate concoctions. lodiwineandchocolate | chocolate
LONG BEACH: One Love Cali Reggae Fest Feb.10-11, 2018. $70-275, queenmary.com | onelovecalifest.com | music
LOS ANGELES: Wine, Cheese & Chocolate February 11, 14, 17, 2018. $85, Location: Eat.Drink.Americano, 923 E 3rd St Los Angeles, CA. winela.com
LOS ANGELES:
Bride World Expo February 10-11, 2018,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
L.A. Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
$12, brideworld.com
MADERA: Wine Trail Wine & Chocolate Weekend February 10-11, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Madera Vintners Association's participating family wineries offer chocolate sampling, live music, delicious food and gift shopping. maderawinetrail.com
PASADENA: Antiquarian Book Fair February 9-11, 2018. Over 90 quality exhibitors will offer for sale a wide variety of Antiquarian, Rare and First Edition Books, Prints, Posters, Vintage. Ticket: $15-25 approx. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA Hours: Friday, February 9, 2018 • 3 pm to 8 pm | Saturday, February 10, 2018 • 11 am to 7 pm | Sunday, February 11, 2018 • 11 am to 5 pm cabookfair.com
PASADENA: Mardi Gras Celebration & Benefit Sunday, February 11, 2018, 4-8 p.m. Presented by: We Olive & Wine Bar 32 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105 Free, oldpasadena.org | mardi gras
PEBBLE BEACH: AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am February 5-11, 2018. Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, CA $60-up, attpbgolf.com
PLACER COUNTY: Valentine Wine Tasting Weekend February 10-11, 2018 on the Trail February placerwine.com
RIVERSIDE: Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's 11th Annual Wedding Showcase, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 3649 Mission Avenue, missioninn.com
SACRAMENTO: Lunar Flower Fest & Little Saigon Tet Parade February 10-11 and February 17-18, 2018. Location: 6525 Florin Rd. Sacramento, CA gsvacc.org
SACRAMENTO: I Heart Sacramento Zoo, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sacramento Zoo 3939 W. Land Park Drive Sacramento, CA saczoo.org | valentine
SAN FRANCISCO: Russian Festival February 9-11, 2018. Annual Russian-American Celebration of Food, Dance, Music and Art Time: Fri. 5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. Address: Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA. $8, russiancentersf.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Cannabis Wedding Expo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Bently Reserve 301 Battery St. cannabisweddingexpo.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Tulipmania at Pier 39 February 10-18, 2018. Annual bloom of thousands of tulips, to be on view. Location: Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. Time: Open at 10 a.m. with free guided tour at 10 a.m. daily. Location: Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. pier39.com
SAN MARINO: Southern California Camellia Society Annual Camellia Show & Sale February 10-11, 2018. Bloom Placement: 7-10-30 a.m. Judging: 10.30 a.m. Show Open To Public: 1-4:30 p.m. Huntington Gardens, General admission $20-up, huntington.org | camellias
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Film Festival January 31-February 18, 2018 Celebrity premiers, panels, and VIP options for parties and reserved seating. Tickets: sbiff.org | films
SANTA ROSA: Valentine's Rumble in the Jungle Safari Tours! Feb.10-11, 2018, $148.50, 21+ Reservations@safariwest.com | valentine
VALLEJO: The Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival February 9-11, 2018. Guided tours to San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Address: Mare Island, California. sfbayflywayfestival.com
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