BAKERSFIELD: Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 23-25, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. Location: Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 $ Admission, $ parking, bakersfieldhomeshows.com | home shows
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood PAL Crab Feed, 5-10 p.m. at Brentwood Community Center. This event benefits the Unified Prom. Tickets: BrentwoodPal.com
CAMBRIA & SAN SIMEON: BlendFest on the Coast, February 22-25, 2024. The only wine event dedicated to blends, hosted by Paso Wine. Sunset Grand Tasting on Saturday, Feb. 24 features 40+ renowned Paso Robles wineries showcasing distinct Paso blends. Guests will enjoy spectacular wines, only surpassed by stunning Pacific Ocean views, on the Sundance Lawn of Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria. $60-155, pasowine.com
COSTA MESA: Gem Faire February 23-25, 2024 at OC Fairgrounds Fair & Event Center. Precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold, silver, minerals & more at manufacturers' prices. Nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. $7, parking $, gemfaire.com
INDIO: Riverside County Fair & National Date Fest February 16-25, 2024 at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Includes queen and court, date contests and foods, carnival rides, vendor booths, food and Presidents Day Parade. 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA 92201. $12 presale, $15 approx. datefest.org
KING CITY: King City Stampede February 23-24, 2024 at Rava Equestrian Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. for 21+ to enjoy the Wine & Beer Corral and boutique shopping, Mutton Busting begins at 6 p.m., and the PRCA Pro Rodeo at 7 p.m. Hand-picked food vendors and an after party Saturday night. This PRCA Rodeo includes Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie Down Roping, and Women's Breakaway. Location: 625 Division St., King City, CA. $15-10, kingcitystampede.com | prorodeo.com | rodeos
LOS ANGELES: Reel Independent Film Festival February 21-March 2, 2024, takes place at multiple cinema locations and venues. $tickets, hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week February 15-24, 2024. For details, maps, times, and to purchase tickets, see modernismweek.com
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: South Coast Botanic Garden Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars in Los Angeles, select days through February 25, 2024. The limited engagement, multisensory immersive experience that holds a special connection to the stars above, brings special meaning to the holidays. $ tickets, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
POMONA: Meet the Band concert by Pomona Concert Band, 7:30 p.m. at Palomares Park Community Center. Directed by Linda W. Taylor, Jorge Garcia and Kerry Kline. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening is newspaper columnist and author David Allen, and the color guard is headed by Heriberto Feliciano, USAF, Retired. Location: 499 E. Arrow Highway, Pomona, CA. Free, pomonaconcertband.org
POMONA: The Great Junk Hunt February 23-24, 2024 at Fairplex. Round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin' treasure. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA $8-20, fairplex.com | thegreatjunkhunt.com
RIPON: Almond Blossom Festival February 22-25, 2024. Always the last weekend of February. SAN DIEGO: San Diego Bird Festival February 21-25, 2024. The festivities take place at Marina Village Conference Center. Our field trips reach every corner of the county. Location: 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109. which gains you access to many included social events. Free-$225, sandiegoaudubon.org | birding
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Comedy Fest February 22-25, 2024. Free on several shows, most are $10-up, slocomedyfestival.com
SAN RAFAEL: Marin Arts & Crafts Show February 23-25, 2024, 10 a.m. daily. Handcraft and jewelry design, artistic beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, and vintage items. Open to the public. Location: Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave Of The Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903. $Free admission, beadanddesign.com
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Tattoos and Blues February 23-25, 2024 at
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
2777 Fourth Street
$25-50, santarosatattoosandblues.com
VENTURA: The Ventura Home Improvement Expo & Tiny House Showcase February 23-25, 2024 at Ventura County Fairgrounds. See the latest in home decorating, remodeling, landscaping, and tiny homes. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd, Ventura CA. $10, venturahomeshows.com | home shows
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