Page 1 Events in California

Below is an every changing, revolving list of event submissions received by SeeCalifornia.com for publication. The list is ordered by month.

March 2018

VISALIA: Randy Ranger Black & White Photography February 28 - March 30, 2018
Visalia Visual Art Center 214 East Oak Avenue P.O. Box 251 Visalia, CA 93279
(559)739-0905 artsvisalia.org
Randall Ranger's black and white photography exhibition entitled Silver Light: Fifty Photographs and imagery related to his work.

SAN FRANCISCO: Erik Parra, History by Choice, art exhibit. Show runs March 3- April 14, 2018
Opens March 3rd, 6-8pm. His solo show, "History by Choice" explores interior spaces and how the history of design informs our emotional response to the environments we inhabit. The majority of the works in the exhibit were made during the Liquitex Research Residency located within the Minnesota Street Project Art Studios. Location: Eleanor Harwood Gallery, 1275 Minnesota Street, Suite 206, San Francisco, CA 94107. eleanorharwood.com

MORRO BAY: Ardella Swanberg Art Mar.1-29
Opening Reception March 9, 5-8 p.m.
Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10,, CA 93442
805-772-1068 A
Ardella's inspirations have been the subjects found in the many places she has lived. She received a BS in Art Education from the University of Minnesota. She teaches art classes in Cayucos and Morro Bay.

DANA POINT: Festival of Whales March 3-11, 2018
March 3-4 & 10-11 The County of Orange, OC Parks and Dana Point Harbor invite families to experience the 47th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales on March 3-4 and 10-11 from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. Visitors can explore Dana Point Harbor during the gray whale's annual winter migratory ritual, and enjoy exciting activities including whale watching, sand sculpting, live music, the Dinghy Dash, Art in the Park, delicious harbor eats and educational hands-on activities. Enjoy a variety of events and activities during the 47th Annual Festival of Whales including whale watching, classic car display, Rubber Ducky Derby, Diamond Dig, sand sculpting, the Annual Whale of a Clam Chowder Cook Off and more. Activity and event dates vary. FestivalofWhales.com | DanaPointHarbor.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW: SINET ITSEF 2018 Silicon Valley March 7-8, 2018
The Computer History Museum
Registration: security-innovation.org/events/silicon/
Bridging the Gap Between Silicon Valley and the Beltway SINET – Silicon Valley provides a venue where entrepreneurs can meet and interact directly with leaders of government, business and the investment community in an open, collaborative environment focused on identifying solutions to Cybersecurity challenges. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 12-5:30pm | Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:30am-7:30pm

BERKELEY: Comedy at Ashkenaz! March 8, 2018, 8 p.m. International Women's Day/Women's History Month Comedy Thursday, - (International Women's Day) Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley $15-$20, ashkenaz.com

LOS ANGELES: Sin Censura: A Mural Remembers L.A. March 9-August 18, 2018
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 70" digital touchscreen offersvisitors the opportunity to explore the vignettes depicted in the mural, as well as historical reference material used by the artist (some of which is from the Museum's own collections) and behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the mural. All of the exhibition's content is bilingual, in English/Spanish. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007 nhm.org

SAN PEDRO: Los Angeles Harbor Cup March 9-11, 2018
LA Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk San Pedro CA 90731. This 3-day regatta hosted by the Port of Los Angeles, LAYC, and CA State University Maritime Academy was founded in 2008, inviting men and women to experience offshore one-design sailboat racing in a fleet of identical Catalina 37s. layc.org

TURLOCK: Rock & Gem Show March 10-11, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Stanislaus Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway. Turlock, CA turlockgemshow.com
52nd Annual Rock, Mineral & Jewelry Show invites you to bring your family and learn to make beautiful jewelry out of natural rocks and gemstones from demonstrators. Children's Activities include making your own bracelet, and carving soapstone. See newly Expanded huge fluorescent display room, over 40 dealers selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads & supplies.

BERKELEY: Chaharshanbeh Souri: Festival of Fire March 13, 2018
Persian Center, 2029 Durant Ave., Berkeley. Rain or shine. Free, PersianCenter.org | AnotherBullwinkelShow.com
Persian Center annual New Year Festival of Fire, called Chaharshanbeh Souri, (which means Eve of Wednesday) is held on the last Tuesday night in winter, just before the Vernal Equinox or first moment of spring. This is the time of year when Persians around the world will be celebrating Nowruz (New Year). As the sun sets, people jump over bonfires to say farewell to the coldness, paleness, and sickness of winter, and welcome the redness, warmth and energy of spring; they sing, “Zardi-ye man az toh, sorkhi-ye toh az man," which translates to, "May your rosy red glow be mine, and my sickly yellow pallor be yours." The event which is hosted by the Persian Center is a free, family-friendly, non-alcoholic event at one of a few secular Persian organizations in the United States.

YOUNTVILLE: Yountville Live March 15-18, 2018
yountvillelive.com
Award-winning rock star chefs — James Beard celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, chef and Food Network host Bob Blumer and local renowned chefs including Bob Hurley, Chris Kollar, Morgan Robinson, Nick Ritchie, Nate Lindsey, Cindy Pawlcyn, Anita Cartagena, Tiffany Sewell, Lisa Dahl, Rob Connoley Misti Norris — plus intimate performances from some of today's hottest recording artists and a unique variety of some of Napa Valley's most celebrated wineries and finest beers and spirits available. Joy Bauer and Kellly Rizzo play host.
Musical line up: X Ambassadors | Foy Vance | NEEDTOBREATHE | Maggie Rose | Jillian Jacquelin | Dave Barnes | Emerson Hart | Marc Broussard | Jon McLaughlin | Logan Brill | Corey Harper | Keelan Donova | High Noon

SACRAMENTO: Stabat Mater concert with Capella Antiqua Baroque Orchestra with Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Choir March 16, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 11th and K Street, Sacramento.
$20 general, $10 student, capella-antiqua.org
Franz Joseph Haydn's Stabat Mater features soloists Robin Fisher, Valerie Loera, Salvatore Atti, and Daniel Yoder. First performed in 1768, this work contains some of the composer's most rich and deeply felt writing, with moving choruses and soaring solos.

BERKELEY: Eggster Egg Hunt and Learning Festival March 17, 2018, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. rain or shine
University of California, Berkeley
Free, eggster.berkeley.edu
100% student-initiated, organized and staffed on UC Berkeley campus at the Campanile Esplanade. The Eggster Hunt and Learning Festival is a public event dedicated to nurture the creativity, curiosity, and welfare of Bay Area youth and introduce them to the benefits of a post-secondary education. There will be free large scale egg hunts, performances, and 30+ interactive booths. Last year, we had over 1,000 participants and raised close to $10,000, with proceeds that went toward local nonprofit children's agencies. This event is free and handicap accessible, so bring the whole family for themed crafts, amazing performances, and fun egg hunts!

THOUSAND OAKS: St. Joseph Day Bake Sale & Italian Dinner March 18, 2018
St. Paschal Baylon Church, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
$15, $8 child general seating
$20 reserved seating, icfbranch380.org/
805-368-3384
32nd Italian-themed event features a large bake sale, viewing and blessing of the traditional St. Joseph's Table, and a pasta dinner with prize drawings and live musical entertainment. Proceeds from the event benefit St. Paschal Baylon Church and other charitable organizations. St. Joseph's Day is a centuries-old Italian tradition honoring St. Joseph which began after rains ended a severe drought in Sicily. Each March, Italians worldwide celebrate this event with a procession, a beautifully decorated table or altar with flowers, fruit, candles, wine, fava beans and baked goods, and a large Italian dinner.
Italian Catholic Federation The ICF (www.icf.org) was founded in San Francisco in 1924 by Italian immigrants keen to preserve their faith and pride in their shared heritage. Today, the ICF has nearly 10,000 members across the United States.

PLACENTIA: New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry and tour of Bradford House March 18, 2018 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Bradford Park, 136 Palm Circle
$50-100, placentialibrary.org
Includes a beer and wine pre-reception meet and greet with Steve Berry, front tier seating to Steve Berry's lecture, a dessert bar, tour of the Bradford House and a signed copy of The Bishop's Pawn, before its release date. $60 of this ticket may be tax-deductible. The Placentia Library District and the Placentia Library Friends Foundation are combining forces with the History Matters Foundation to raise money to digitize our collection of historic Placentia newspapers. Join us and award winning, New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry as he discusses his newest book in the thrilling Cotton Malone series, The Bishop's Pawn, a gripping modern-day thriller. Event proceeds benefit newspaper digitization project. Includes a dessert bar reception, tour of the Bradford House, seating to Steve Berry's lecture, and a signed copy of The Bishop's Pawn before its release date. $20 of this ticket may be tax-deductible. We would like to thank our partners: The Placentia Library Friends Foundations, the City of Placentia, the Placentia Historical Committee, the Placentia Founders Society, and of course the History Matters Foundation.

MOORPARK: The Blue & The Gray Civil War Reenactment March 17-18, 2018
Hitch Ranch, 100 West High Street, Moorpark, 93021-1113 Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission: $20-22, $15-17 age 6 through 17, free age 5 and under Parking: $5 per car, free shuttle to reenactment site, MoorparkCivilWar.com
The largest battle reenactment on the West Coast now in its 17th year, features hundreds of re-enactors from all over the country come to Moorpark each year to participate. Activities include four battle reenactments with cannon and musket fire, Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, solider and civilian encampments, Confederate army surrendering to the Union army and period dancing and music. The featured battle this year is the Battle of Gettysburg. Presented by the Rotary Club of Moorpark, the event is designed to educate the public about the historical significance of the Civil War and its effect on the United States including the abolishment of slavery.

PERRIS: Iron Horse Family Steampunk Carnivale March 17-18, 2018
Orange Empire Railway Museum
2201 S. A Street
Perris, CA
$15, $10 age 5-11 years,  free age 4 and under, oerm.org
(951) 943-3020
Train and vintage trolley rides, Steampunk artisans displaying jewelry, handiworks, steam powered contraptions and imaginative gadgets Steampunk costume contest, Steampunk craft workshops, Live Steampunk entertainment, Workshops and panels, Children's activities,  (optional Victorian Tea $10).

VISALIA: 2018 Irish Fest March 17, 2018
Rawhide Park Ballpark, 345 N. Jacob Street, Visalia CA 93291. Doors open at 1pm Last pour will be at 4:30 Tickets are limited: $35 pre and $45 door includes miniature beer glass | $10 non-drinker, 21+ only ID required, VisaliaBreakfastlions.org
Irish Fest features over samples of 30+ brews from local craft breweries. The event is being hosted by the Visalia Breakfast Lions and the Rawhide Baseball Foundation for Kids. Money raised will benefit both foundations charity efforts. Food trucks, live music with Borrowed Time, T-shirts for sale and face-painting by Janelle and Gabbi.

CARSON: Krazy Krafts Day for KIDS March 24, 2018, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The International Printing Museum 315 W. Torrance Blvd, Carson, CA 90745
(310) 515-7166
$10, printmuseum.org
A fun event for the upcoming Holidays! Where budding Gutenbergs and Horace Greeleys can observe and join in on demonstrations in Printing, Paper Making, Paper Marbling, Cartooning, Book Arts, Origami, Calligraphy, Screen Printing (bring a T-shirt), as well as mini-tours of the museum's extraordinary collection of "operating" antique printing presses and the casting of type via the wonderfully noisy Linotype machine. Plus other surprises!! Big Kids always welcome!

VISTA: Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast Vista Optimist Club March 24, 2018, 7:30-11 a.m.
Vista Optimist Club 600 Optimist Way Vista, California 92083 $5 at the door, vistaoptimist.org
Includes All you can eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, games and pictures with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt. All participants must have a ticket. Egg Hunt 10 a.m. sharp for ages 11 and under. Don't forget you camera and basket. Over 15,000 eggs distributed on the baseball fields.

WINDSOR: Vine to Glass - a Fun, Hands-on Lesson in Winemaking March 24, 2018, 8-11 a.m. at Notre Vue Estate. Become a vineyard and winemaking genius in just 3 hours! Notre Vue Estate Winemaker Michael Westrick and Estate Viticulturist Natalie Birch take guests through each step of the pruning and winemaking processes, complete with wine tasting! Impress your friends and dinner party guests with your knowledge of sur lie aging, malolactic fermentation, and what makes red wine the color red. Guests are encouraged to ask questions they have about the winemaking process. The final test involves creating a custom blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Cost: $50 notrevueestate.com | (707) 433-4050 Location: 11010 Estate Lane, Windsor, CA 95492

SANTA ANA: Bubblefest March 24-April 8, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Discovery Cube OC, 2500 N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 General admission ticket and Bubblefest ticket ($7-15) are both required to access Bubblefest, oc.discoverycube.org
Hands-on family fun features return of Deni Yang and the Mega Bubblefest Laser show! Bubblefest provides learners of all ages the opportunity to discover more about the science behind the soapy fun. A Bubblefest ticket grants access to the bubble zone, water spheres, educational bubble activities, an early learners area for guests 5 and under, and admission into the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show, featuring Deni Yang.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Inland Pacific Ballet Presents Cinderella March 24-April 29, 2018
Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 Saturday, March 24, 2018, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 2 p.m. Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College, 450 North College Way, Claremont, CA 91711 Saturday, April 21, 2018 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 2 p.m. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Saturday, April 28, 2018 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2018 2 p.m. Information & Tickets: $41-up, ipballet.org
Inland Pacific Ballet captures the magic and romance of this classic story. Inland Pacific Ballet is a professional ballet company based in the Inland Empire region of Southern California.

PASADENA: Spring Home Tour March 25, 2018
Tickets: pasadenaheritage.org/springtour
Pasadena Heritage "Better Homes and Gardens" Spring Home Tour is a drive-yourself tour featuring examples of noteworthy architecture and landscape design that influence each other and combine to create perfect harmony. From curb appeal to private interiors, visitors will enjoy places that clearly demonstrate the beauty of indoor-outdoor living blended seamlessly together. Lecture and documentary screening by author Kelly Comras: Ruth Shellhorn, Mid-Century Landscape Architect, includes book-signing. Ruth Shellhorn, mid-century landscape architect who defined regional aesthetic of Southern California, is perhaps best known for her work on the Bullock's department stores and her work with Walt Disney on the original design of Disneyland.

COSTA MESA: Zedtown March 31, 2018, 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.
OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
$40-up, us.zedtown.com
Games last four hours

April 2018

SANTA ROSA: Forum on the Road: Santa Rosa April 6, 2018, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Road
Santa Rosa, CA
Free, registration required, fotrsantarosa.eventbrite.com
Mina Kim reflects and looks forward with residents, artists, reporters, and others who are rebuilding their communities in the wake of wildfires ravaged the area.

JULIAN: Julian Gold Rush Days April 7 -8, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Julian Farm, Operated by Julian Mining Company 4381 Highway 78, Wynola, CA
3 miles west of Main Street
Free admission, juliangoldrushdays.com
Celebrate the Discovery of Gold at an old-fashioned mining camp with arts & crafts market, food and drink, panning, gem mining, children's pioneer games, free parking and plenty of family fun. Tickets are available for activities Hayride Farm Animal Visit Archery Tomahawk Throwing Candle Making Gold Panning. Julian Gold Rush Days, celebrates the discovery of gold in this mountain community and invites visitors to learn more about its history with a weekend of entertainment including gold panning, tomahawk throwing, candle dipping and more. Re-enactors, an arts and crafts market, food and drink, a petting zoo, pony rides, and old fashioned laundry, free parking and plenty of family fun. Hole in the Wall Gang, a Non-profit Organization Dedicated to Preserving the Outlaw Legends of the Old West Will Be Bringing Their Town and Shoot out Show to Gold Rush Days.

SACRAMENTO: The Capitol Steps April 7, 2018, 7 p.m.
Crest Theatre
$47-$67, crestsacramento.com | capsteps.com
America's premiere political-musical satire troupe, The Capitol Steps have been a national institution for over 36 years, providing a unique blend of musical and political comedy and satire to audiences coast-to-coast. The Capitol Steps make history in the aftershock of the  historical and hysterical  presidential election in their newly subtitled  Orange Is The New Barack show, a  vaudeville-like comedy  with a mix of song and standup, lampooning our modern political leaders, taking on the major issues of the day and sharing songs from the group's newest album.

WHITTIER: Earth Day April 14, 2018, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sanitation Districts' Parking Lot, 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601
Free, lacsd.org
Spend a Free, Fun, Family-Day with day with Sanitation Districts at our Earth Day festival. Come and learn about the many ways you can help the environment with many booths, arts and crafts, give aways and tours. Besides being educational, Earth Day is also fun with magic shows, live music and dancing, face painters, and raffles.

RIVERSIDE: Riverside Flower Show - Woodland Enchantment April 14-15, 2018
 April 14, 2018, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Elks Lodge, 6166 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA  92506 
$10 presale, $12 at the door, under age 16 free with paying adult, Riversideflowershow.info
Emerald green forests, meadow wildflowers, and fairy gardens are some of the inspirations for this year's show at the Elk's Lodge, where you will see hundreds of prize winning plants, flowers, floral arrangements, garden art, and home grown produce (starting at 1 p.m. Saturday). Enjoy shopping at our free Garden Fair while you're there. Meet with Master Gardeners and attend our free seminars to answer all your garden related questions. Included with your ticket is also a map to a self guided tour of 6  local gardens included in your 2 day ticket.

NAPA: Stags Leap District's Vineyard to Vintner Weekend April 27-29, 2018
5900 Silverado Trail,
$195-3,499, stagsleapdistrict.com
Exclusive Vintner-Hosted Library Wine Dinners, Vineyard Walk and Talk: Stories from the Frontline, Back-Stage Open Houses, Appellation Collection Tasting and Vintner-Hosted Lunch

AUBURN: Gold Country Pro Rodeo, April 28-29, 2018
PRCA Rodeo Auburn, CA
goldcountryprorodeo.com
Dummy Roping Contest | Dummy Roping Rules | Enter the Rodeo Queen Contest | Rodeo Queen Contest Rules | Special Kids Rodeo | Businessmen's Steer Tie Application | Mutton Bustin Dummy roping contest, food, and fun. Friday Pre-Party at 6:30 p.m. at the Auburn Alehouse. Witness Flying U Flying Cowboys FMX Freestyle Motocross, the bull riding, and barrel racing action.

REDWOOD CITY: Keith Moon: The Real Me April 20-22, 2018
Dragon Theater, 2120 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
The musical story of the rise and fall of Keith Moon, The Who's original drummer. Tickets: $20-25, KeithMoonTheRealMe.com

NAPA: Experience Rosé April 18, 2018
The 2018 Competition is currently accepting entries. Winemakers can register by visiting enofileonline.com. The deadline for registration is Monday, April 16, 2018. Experience Rosé: The 2018 Competition kicking things off in the Spring. Focusing exclusively on domestic and international rosé wines and directed by globally-renowned wine expert and educator Debra Del Fiorentino, the competition will take place on Wednesday, April 18 at Soda Rock Winery in Healdsburg. The Experience Rosé brand will offer a collection of curated consumer events beyond the competition as well, including The Great Rosé Pairing for Summer, to be held on Saturday, June 16, at The CIA at Copia in Napa, and The Great Rosé Pairing for Thanksgiving, which will take place Friday, October 19, at Jaxon Keys Winery and Distillery in Hopland.

LAKE ELSINORE: Private Retreat with Mark Nepo April 13 -15, 2018
32840 Ortega Highway Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Registration: pinemanor.com
(951) 382 - 0015

PASADENA: Three's Company: Music for Unique Combinations of Three April 14, 2018, 7:30 p.m. performed by Pittance Chamber Music, Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, together with Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artists from the Los Angeles Opera, mezzo-soprano Michelle Siemens and pianist Milena Gligic. Tickets: $35, PittanceChamberMusic.org Location: Barrett Hall, Pasadena Conservatory of Music 100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

SAN DIEGO: Taste of Liberty Station April 18, 2018, 5-9 p.m.
Liberty Station, 2640 Historic Decatur Road
$30-40, tasteoflibertystation.com
$15-20 add-on sparkling wine tastes Age 21+
Food, beverages, entertainment and art as you stroll through Liberty Station businesses to discover the variety of bites at eateries; live music and artisan goods in the storied corridors and plazas; artwork from the local galleries in the community; and have the option to sip different sparkling wines in the Bubbly Garden.

RIVERSIDE: 4th Annual Riverside Insect Fair April 28, 2018, 10 a.m-4 p.m.
3581 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside CA 92501 (951) 826-5408 or
Admission Free,  riversideca.gov
The annual Riverside Insect Fair welcomes all ages to learn about the science and fun of insect research. Visitors will be handle exotic and common insects, play educational games, and explore the world of insects at more than 40 booths. The Insect Fair, presented by the City of Riverside and UC Riverside Graduate School of Entomology, features interactive displays at which fair guests will be challenged to become research partners as they count insects and view them through microscopes. Bring your cameras to this one.

HALF MOON BAY: Pacific Coast Dream Machines April 29, 2018
Half Moon Bay Airport, at 9850 N. Cabrillo Highway, is located on Highway 1, about 20 miles south of San Francisco and 5 miles north of Highway 92.
$25-30 spectator, $15-20 age 65+ or 11-17 years, free age 10 and under with paying adult
$40-50 show car, truck, motorcycle, aircraft or other machine The show benefits the non-profit Coastside Adult Day Health Center.

VENICE: Venice Design Series April 28-May 19, 2018
Venice Dinner Party with Chef Josiah Citrin at home of Nancy Griffin and architect Steven Ehrlich. The series consists of six curated events in Venice, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Rustic Canyon, Downtown Los Angeles and Hancock Park that showcase unique talents and artistic visions to inspire and spark your imagination. venicedesignseries.org

May 2018

SANTA FE SPRINGS: SFS ArtFest May 4, 2018, 3-11 p.m.
Historic Clarke Estate, 10211 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Free, artcrawlfest.com
This festival celebrates creativity in our community, supports art programming, and helps to raise funds for creative youth programs.

CHICO: Bidwell Bark 5K Fun Run or 2K Walk & Festival May 5, 2018, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sycamore Field at One Mile Recreation Area, Lower Bidwell Park, Chico CA
Register at BidwellBark.com
Butte Humane Society's seventh annual Bidwell Bark Fun Run & Festival features a unique combination of dog-friendly activities and exciting family entertainment in a carnival atmosphere, all set in the scenic jewel of Chico's Lower Bidwell Park. Celebrate and support the human-animal bond by joining in the , or just come enjoy a fun-filled morning with thousands of enthusiastic supporters and adorable dogs. Activities include games for kids and dogs, costume and pet trick contests, trained dog demonstrations, and much more! as an individual, or start a team with your friends, family, coworkers or club.

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Rocket Launch at Boeing May 12, 2018, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Boeing Company, 5301 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Free, oc.discoverycube.org
Blast off at Discovery Cube's annual Rocket Launch on campus at The Boeing Company in Huntington Beach, this event is full of hands-on activities for all ages and includes a competition where you'll design, build and launch your own 2-liter bottle rocket with pressurized air and water. Rockets with the longest hang time are awarded prizes!

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Like Totally 80s, music festival May 12, 2018 on the beach at Huntington State Beach Tickets: liketotallyfestival.com

JULIAN: Taste of Julian May 12, 2018 1-5 p.m.
Julian Town Hall, corner of Hwy 78 & Main Street, Julian CA
$25 pre, aTasteofJulian.com Rural Dining Adventure is a self-guided culinary tour of participating one-of-a-kind restaurants, wineries, and breweries in and around Julian. Typically there are between 15 and 20 participating restaurants, wineries, breweries. Free parking is located in the parking lot on 4th & B Street, while check in is at Town Hall. Shuttle service is available at an additional cost.

JOSHUA TREE: Joshua Tree Music Festival May 17-20, 2018
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, California 92252
joshuatreemusicfestival.com/tickets
16th Annual Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival is a family-friendly global music experience in the magical Mojave, with continuous live music, yoga from sunrise to sunset, an action-packed Kidsville, magical visual arts, healthy food options, inspiring playshops, world market, Astronomy Theatre + so much more. Plus there's just ONE live stage at a time so you don't miss a beat!  Also held October 4-7, 2018

ALPINE: Wild in the Country - Rock n Roar May 19, 2018, 2 p.m. (VIP) | 3-7 p.m. rain or shine
Lions Tigers & Bears 24402 Martin Way Alpine, CA 91901
$120-300 presale only, $45 age 12 years and under, lionstigersandbears.org
(619)659-8078 Extension 2
Biggest fundraiser of the year is family friendly featuring a live and silent auction, live entertainment, a catered meal and time to spend with our rescued animals. VIP includes welcome drink, VIP Reception, Feed a Wild One Experience, preferred seating and plated meal service. VIP Child must be purchased with a VIP Adult

SARATOGA: Benefit at Old Grandview Ranch May 19, 2018
Old Grandview Ranch, the historic 22 acre estate of Dr. W. Donald Head in Saratoga.
$175 before April 20 and $200 after, saratogahistory.com, 408-867-4311
General admission includes seeing the three art galleries, 22 acre estate and sculptures, light refreshments and wine pairing from Ridge, Testarossa, House Family, Mount Eden and Big Basin will be available. The Saratoga Historical Foundation is conducting a benefit at The estate includes three art galleries housing one of the largest privately owned collections in the West, renowned sculpture garden and more. Artwork includes early California paintings, 20th century and plein air artists. Silver, porcelain, Imari, Japanese screens, jade and celadon are also collected. Food and wine provided as people are allowed to stroll the grounds and galleries. Sponsors at $2500 will be invited to a private reception inside the home of Dr. Head with food from the Plumed Horse, a Michelin star restaurant in Saratoga; listen to an interview with Dr. Head about his collection and sip champagne on the verandah at 3 PM. They will also be able to see the three art galleries and grounds.

AGOURA HILLS: Topanga Banjo Festival May 20, 2018, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Paramount Ranch, Agoura Hills, CA.
$17-20, $13-15 junior, senior, topangabanjofiddle.org
(818) 382-4819
Southern California's favorite tradition continues for the 58th year: Bluegrass at its best! Along with old-time, folk music, Americana, etc. Always at the wonderful Paramount Ranch's famous Western Town, movie location Contests, jamming, featured performers, folk dancing, flat-foot dancing, clogging, children's activities, story tellers, hand-made crafts, workshops, food trucks (or bring your own), and exhibits.

SALINAS: Sun, Wind & Wine Gala May 19, 2018
Mer Soleil Winery, 1290 River Road, Salinas, California.
$120-150, slhgala.eventbrite.com
30+ Wineries, Local Chefs and Purveyors, Live Music and Silent Auction. The Gala celebration is a strolling wine tasting through the barrel cellar of Mer Soleil, a venue not normally open to the public. Guests enjoy limited release Santa Lucia Highland poured by the vintners themselves. Participating wineries include: August West, Belle Glos, Bernardus, Boekenoogen, Bruliam, Caraccioli Cellars, Cima Collina, Estancia, Hahn Family Wines, Hope & Grace, J. Lohr, J. McFarland, Joyce, Kosta Browne, La Rochelle, Luli, Mansfield-Dunne, Manzoni, McIntyre, Mer Soleil, Miner Family, Miura, Mooney, Morgan, Odonata, Pessagno, Pisoni Vineyards, Lucia Vineyards, Poppy, Prim Family, Puma Road, Roar, Sarah's Vineyard, Scheid, Siduri, Smith Family, Talbott, Tantara, Testarossa, Tondre, Tudor, Twomey, Windstream, and Wrath. Local chefs and food purveyors bring Monterey Peninsula flavor with gourmet bites from the region's best restaurants and chefs.

ARNOLD: Spring Peddler's Faire, May 26-27, 2018 – Memorial Day Weekend; afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net Antiques, hand-crafted booths, gourmet food, vintage jewelry ~ Come find that treasure you've been looking for! 961 Hwy. 4, Downtown

June 2018

AUBURN: Auburn Fire Open Golf Tournament June 22, 2018
The Auburn Hook and Ladder Company #1 and the Auburn Fire Department are hosting this event at The Ridge Golf Course, 2020 Golf Course Road, Auburn, CA 95602. Sponsorships sought! $125 participation in 4 person scramble includes Tournament Gifts, Hot Dogs/Refreshments, Dinner at The Ridge and much more! 12 p.m. check in | 1 p.m. auburncityfire.com

CASTROVILLE: Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival June 2-3, 2018
fun for the whole family, featuring local chef demonstrations, a wine & beer garden, artichoke-inspired delicious food, a Kids Zone, musical entertainment and an AGRO Art competition. Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA 93940 Hours: Sat. 10am - 6pm and Sun. 10am - 5pm www.artichokefestival.org 888-808-7707

SAN FRANCISCO: North Beach Festival June 17-18, 2017 sresproductions.com San Francisco's Little Italy features over 125 arts and crafts booths, 20 gourmet food booths, two stages of live entertainment, Italian street painting, beverage gardens, kid's chalk art area and the blessing of the animals

WEST HILLS: The Father's Day Car Show at WVCC June 17, 2018, 3:30-7:30 p.m.  11th Annual  show Honoring Mike Boisclair includes free entry for drivers and free entry for spectators. Car registration 4-7 p.m. Car show, raffle, silent auction
5 p.m.  Journey Church Service - everyone is invited to attend
6-6:30 p.m. FREE food and beverages
7-7:30 p.m. Raffle and silent auction winners announced and car show awards presentation. Bring the whole family! West Valley Christian Church 22450 West Hills, CA 91307 (818) 884-6480. thecarshowatwvcc.com

July 2018

MONTEREY: Monterey Beer Festival July 7, 2018, 11:30 a.m. (VIP) | 12:30-5 p.m.
Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA 93940 (enter Gate 5)
montereybeerfestival.com
17th Annual Monterey Beer Festival
Bring your friends, spouse, significant other, cousins or just make some new friends at this friendly fun festival! A not-to-be-missed event for anyone 21 and over, the Monterey Beer Festival benefits the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation

VENTURA: Ventura Music Festival  July 12-15 and July 20-22, 2018
Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura CA 93003
$25-50, venturamusicfestival.org
(805) 648-3146
Ventura Music Festival fills venues across the city with top-tier music for two weekends of multi-genre music, dance performances and world-class culture with Pink Martini, John Jorgenson, El Twanguero, Diego Garcia, the festival has something for every musical taste.

September 2018

FORT BRAGG: Winesong September 7-8, 2018,
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Fort Bragg, CA
Tickets on sale April 1: winesong.org
A glorious wine & food tasting and charity auction that takes place on the stunning Mendocino Coast every September. Produced by the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation and benefiting the Mendocino Coast District Hospital, this weekend of award-winning wine, spectacular food, exquisite art and charitable giving.

SANTA CRUZ: Mole & Mariachi Festival September 8, 2018, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe State Historic Park
144 School St.
Downtown Santa Cruz, CA
thatsmypark.org
Competing chefs prepared mole, a traditional Mexican sauce, sometimes made using chocolate, for festival-goers to sample. There will be a raffle, live music, dance, activities for kids, craft vendors and more. The Mole & Mariachi Festival is a benefit for nonprofit Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks in support of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Your support will help fund educational programs, visitor services, capital improvements and increased hours the park is open to the public. Organizer: Friends of the Santa Cruz State Parks

October 2018

JOSHUA TREE: Joshua Tree Music Festival October 4-7, 2018
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, California 92252
joshuatreemusicfestival.com/tickets
16th Annual Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival is a family-friendly global music experience in the magical Mojave, with continuous live music, yoga from sunrise to sunset, an action-packed Kidsville, magical visual arts, healthy food options, inspiring playshops, world market, Astronomy Theatre + so much more. Plus there's just ONE live stage at a time so you don't miss a beat!  

 

2018 Ongoing

MANTECA: Manteca City 100 Year Celebration
Manteca Chamber of Commerce, manteca.org

SANTA ANA: Discovery Cube OC - Rainforest Adventure through September 9, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Discovery Cube
$17.95, $14.95 age 62+, $12.95 age 3-14, free age 2 & under, oc.discoverycube.org
2500 N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-542-2823
Gear up for the ultimate rainforest adventure to explore and learn about these tropical environments! Dress up as a research assistant to learn about the different plants and animals living in these environments, identify endangered species, and learn about products that come from the rainforest. Plus, visit children around the world to learn about life in the rainforest and how you can help protect rainforests!

LOS ANGELES: Very Eric Carle Exhibit
Discovery Cube
11800 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342
818-686-2823
$17.95, $14.95 age 62+, $12.95 age 3-14, free age 2 & under, la.discoverycube.org
Conceived around Carle's Very book series, this immersive experience lets youngsters go on a journey of discovery with five insects. Kids can become a butterfly, weave a web or roll in the grass. The exhibit will help children grow a love for nature along with promoting Carle's frequent themes involving friendship, creativity, and the power of imagination.

LOS ANGELES: the naturalist's desk: language+landscape January-June 2018
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden 301 North Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007
$9 general admission, arboretum.org
626.821.3213  
Artist Pamela Burgess explores the concept and meaning of landscape as seen through a personal lens featuring  drawings and poetry, sculpture and photography, and samples of found roots and seeds from the artist's collection of odd nature. The show, displayed in the Library, is divided into several sections, each featuring a different kind of landscape that includes selections from the Arboretum Library's extensive collection of botanical books and artwork based on specimens growing in the Arboretum.