Saturday, March 2, 2024

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CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 12, 2024. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26, theflowerfields

CLOVIS: CASA Chef Cookoff March 2, 2024, 6-9 p.m. at Clovis Rodeo Grounds Watch favorite chefs compete for the title of Best Chef in the Central Valley. Taste all the dishes and vote for your favorite. Location: 748 Rodeo Drive, Clovis, CA. $50, casafresnomadera.org

DANA POINT: Festival of Whales March 1-3, 2024. Event includes car shows, parade, Grunion 10K Run, Rubber Ducky Derby, Outrigger Race, Family Hikes, Boat and Ship Rides, Sandcastle Contest and more! festivalofwhales.com

DANVILLE: Special Needs Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Free, registration required,  eventbrite.com

DEL MAR: The Great Junk Hunt March 1-2, 2024 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin' treasure. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA $10-20, thegreatjunkhunt.com

DEL MAR: Gem Faire March 1-3, 2024 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA $7 admission, gemfaire.com

FRESNO: The Fresno Home and Garden Show March 1-3, 2024 at  Fresno Fairgrounds. Talk to licensed contractors, shop gourmet foods, and an entire building of artisans/crafters, and dine at the 2 Outdoor Food Courts. Location: 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA. $6-12, fresnoshows.com | home shows

IMPERIAL: California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta March 1-10, 2024  Helm Brothers Carnival, wrist bands available. Heritage Racing Series and Bands. Location: 200 East Second Street ​Imperial, CA 92251. $10 admission approx, $5 parking, ivfairgrounds.com

LAGUNA BEACH: California Cool Art Auction 2024, 6:30-10 p.m. at Laguna Art Museum. Experience live auctions, specialty cocktails, live music, and more at the 42nd Annual California Cool Art Auction, Benefit & Bash. $215, lagunaartmuseum.org

LA QUINTA: La Quinta Art Celebration February 29-March 3, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at La Quinta Civic Center Park. Experience the #1 Art Show in the Nation. This juried show includes mixed media, photography, Ceramics, Jewelry, Glass, Fiber, Painting, Sculpture, Wood, Drawing, Pastel & Printmaking. Location: 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA.$25-30, laquintaartcelebration.org

LOS ANGELES: Reel Independent Film Festival February 21-March 2, 2024,  takes place at multiple cinema locations and venues. $tickets, hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com

LOS ANGELES: The Two Larrys! Goldings and Koonse in concert March 2, 2024, 8 p.m. at The Nimoy. Organist Larry Goldings & Guitarist Larry Koonse reunite at The Nimoy for the first time since 2018. Location: Parking Garage: 10866 Wilshire Blvd. $3 parking begins at 5 p.m. See: cap.ucla.edu/ucla-nimoy-theater  Concert tickets: $35, jazzbakery.org/events 

MONTEREY: The Jazz Bash by the Bay March 1-3, 2024.  Jazz Bash mix of music and dancing are some special features  sprinkled throughout the weekend.  Location: Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940. Tickets: jazzbashmonterey.com | music Entertainers include: Blue Street Jazz Band | Brass Nickels | Bye Bye Blues Boys Band | Carl Sonny Leyland | Chris Bradley And Friends | Crescent Katz | Dawn Lambeth Sextet | El Dorado Jazz Band | Groovus | Holland-Coots Jazz Quintet | Ivory&Gold | Josh Duffee And The Graystone Monarchs | Pacific Brass | Royal Society Jazz Orchestra | Ryan’s Raiders | San Lyon | Seattle Trad | Sierra Stompers | Sweet&Hot Quartet | Tom Hook & | The Terrier Brothers | Tom Rigney & Flambeau

NEWARK: Castro Valley 75th annual Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show and Sale March 1-3, 2024 at Newark Pavilion. Presented by  Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley, meet 40+ dealers selling minerals, fossils, crystals, rocks, gemstones and jewelry. There are exhibits, demonstrations, kids activities, door prizes, geode splitting, and a live auction on Saturday. Hours are Fri 11-5, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. Location: 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA. $6 day pass or $10 three days, mgscv.org

POMONA: Bart Hall Boat Show, March 1-3, 2024 at Fairplex. Boating and outdoor enthusiasts can see the latest sport fishing boats, performance boats, ski boats, cruisers, jet skis, pontoons, motorboats, cabin cruisers, dinghies/inflatables, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more!Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $15-20, hallshows.com 

RANCHO PALO VERDES: Oscar Nominated Short Film Series  February 17-March 9, 2024 at Starlight Terrace Cinemas.  Location: 28901 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Tickets $15-45, Additional date: March 9, 2024 | film

SACRAMENTO: Capitol Beer Fest March 2, 2024 4 blocks of Capitol Mall 500 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA $15 music only, $50 tasting, $80 VIP, pre-sales only! no tickets sold at gate, capitolbeerfest.com | beer

SANTA BARBARA: Seraglio, March 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Folkloric ballet about star-crossed lovers (a Turkish girl and Greek boy who fall in love, despite their cultural and class differences) in early 20th century Istanbul.  Location: The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara, CA. Cost: $25-$85, seraglioballet.com

SANTA BARBARA: World of Pinot Noir February 29-March 2, 2024. In-depth Tasting Seminars, Grand Tastings, Gala Dinners featuring prominent guest chefs and more. Mostly held at Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, CA. $150-up, worldofpinotnoir.com 

SANTA MARIA: Dinosaur Adventure March 2-3, 2024 at Fairpark. Location: 937 S Thornburg St., Santa Maria, CA. $26-49, santamariafairpark.com

SANTA MONICA: Frieze Los Angeles, February 29-March 3, 2024 at Santa Monica Airport.  The internationally recognized art show features more than 100 of the world's leading art galleries plus temporary public art exhibits. Location: 3201 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA. Ticket $, frieze.com 

SANTA MONICA: First Saturday Conscious Market 9 a.m.-6 p.m. along the Third Street Promenade. 40+ local businesses with curated collection of brands and products. Free fitness classes & complimentary samples of healthy snacks and drinks. downtownsm.com or free rsvp on eventbrite.com

SANTA MONICA: LA Art Space: A Shoppable Art & Music Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Third Street Promenade. Works of 50+ visual artists, live music performances, Kid Corner and  Beer & Wine Garden. This free and all-ages event, downtownsm.com

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