EUREKA - Indian Island
Candlelight Vigil 2008. Indian Island Candlelight Vigil
2008. Indian Island, a sacred site to the Wiyot people, became
the bloody grounds of an 1860 massacre of Indian Island’s
inhabitants by settlers. This event welcomes all people in
remembrance and spiritual healing. Time: 6pm to 8pm. Location:
West End of Woodley Island, Eureka, CA. Call: (707) 733-5055
michelle@wiyot.com
FORT BRAGG - Symphony of the Redwoods: Concert with
volinist and Santa Rosa native David McCarroll, who joins 50
musicians in a performance of Sergei Prokofiev's Violin Concerto
No. 1, Opus 19, Bohuslav Martinu's Estampes and
Beethoven's Symphony #8, Opus 93. Location: Cotton
Auditorium, Fir and Harold Streets, Fort Bragg, CA Time: Sat. 8
p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Cost: $13–$16. Call: (707) 964-0898. mcn.org/
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Huntington Beach Kite Party. Kite Connection Dave's Annual
Kite Party north of Huntington Beach Pier attracts kite
enthusiasts from around the nation. Trick flying and new release
kites are on view at the annual kite fly invitational. Location:
north side of Huntington Beach Pier (315 Pacific Coast Highway,
approx.), Huntington Beach, CA. Public can watch. Contact: Dave Shenkman, (800) 431-3339. kiteconnection.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Qwiksand band. Out on national
tour, this reggae band makes a stop at Blue Cafe. Southern
California surf-reggae-rock band QWIKSAND kicks off a 30 city
North American tour in Las Vegas on March 26. The band is
currently in Los Angeles finishing a pilot for a reality
television show. Recently chosen one of best independent artists
in the country by the IAR, new singles One Arm Marsupial and
Liquid Dream made Top100 for new alternative music for the 20th
week in a row on Clear Channel.com. Special guests: Doug Means
Project and Wylde Bunch will appear. Location: 17208 Pacific
Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Doors open at 8pm.
Age 21+ Admission: $8. Call: (562) 592-1302.
thebluecafe.com
INDIO - Date Festival.
Annual Indio Date
Festival at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Fair runs through
Feb. 24, 2008. Livestock Auction at 10:00 am, the popular
Camel & Ostrich Races at 11am and Freestyle Motocross at 3pm &
5pm in the Arena, plus the popular band, Heart, will appear at
8:00 pm in Aladdin's Concert Pavilion. Aladdin's Concert
Pavilion is also the stage for an award-winning Arabian Nights
Musical Pageant starting at 6:15 p.m. Carnival rides from
10 a.m. to Midnight. General admission: $7; Unlimited carnival
rides: $18. Location: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy
111, Indio, CA 92201. Call: (800) 811-FAIR or (760) 863-8247.
datefest.org
LONG BEACH - A Night To Remember: Valentine Romance Aboard
the Queen Mary. This Valentine's party will include renewing
couples' vows, a live performance with Leon Patillo from his new
Love Album, and dancing to live music from T Bird and the
Cadillacs. Singles also welcome. Cost: $69/person; $80 at door.
Call 714/210-3337 for prepaid tickets. Mail checks to:
Spectacular Events, 11770 E. Warner Ave #104, Fountain Valley,
CA 92708
LONG BEACH -
The Gas Lamp 1st Annual Surf O’Rama.
Surfing Sounds from top Southern California and national surfing
bands is a free event to help celebrate surf music. Public is invited, free.
Line Up: The Rip Tide 11:00am - 11:45; The Sound Waves 12:00pm -
12:45; Surf City 1:00pm - 1:45; Surftones 2:00pm - 2:45;
Surf Rockets 3:00pm - 3:35; Glasgow Tiki Shakers 4:00pm - 4:45;
The Sand Devils 5:00pm - 5:45; The Surfaris 6:00pm - 6:45; The
Eliminators 7:00pm - 7:45; Outerwave 8:00pm – 9:00. Special
guests Dave Wronski of Slacktone & Eddie Bertrand of Eddie and
the Showman will appear during the event. Cost: Free admission.
Time: 11am – 9pm. Location: Gaslamp Restaurant and Bar, 6251 E.
Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA. 90803
PACOIMA - Feria Hispana Salud y Nutricion - (Health and
Nutrition Hispanic Fair) - The fair promotes a healthy,
family-oriented lifestyle through exhibits, activities, vendor
booths and free giveaways. Free health screenings for men, women
& children that include Mammogram, Diabetes, Blood test,
Glucose, Cholesterol, Artery pressure, Vaccines for children,
Dental, Referrals, etc.; free gifts; live Musical groups; and
much more will be included in this informative event geared
toward the Spanish speaking population in cities Pacoima,
Arleta, Panorama City, Van Nuys and surrounding areas. Location:
14400 Van Nuys Blvd. (& Woodman Ave.) Pacoima, CA. Time: Noon –
8 p.m. Call: (818) 734-2744. e-mail: njmedina@pacbell.net
PLACENTIA - Christian Singles Dance. Tasteful top 40's, R &
B, 60s 70s 80s music. Dance lessons. $25/person. Top Cats, 733
Dunn Way, Placentia, CA. Call: (714) 210-3337
ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com
RIPON - Ripon Almond Blossom Festival. 46th Annual event
includes opening activities and a parade. The fun run begins at
8:30 a.m., Diaper Derby at 10 a.m., Parade along Main Street at
11 a.m. The parade features floats, bands, community groups and
farm equipment responsible for the almond harvests.
Carnival, food vendors, games, exhibits and hometown fun. Open
from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Carnival is open till 10 p.m. Cost: Free
admission. Festival runs through Feb. 24, 2008. Location:
Ripon Community Center, 334 W. 4th Street, Ripon, CA. Call:
(209) 599-7519. riponchamber.org
SAN FRANCISCO -
Mangia!
North Beach Food Tour - The only walking tour that gives
participants the full San Francisco North Beach experience
including Italian history, food knowledge, delicious tastes
along the way, fun anecdotes and a 3-course lunch with wine.
Learn why the Italian people came to North Beach and how they
lived. Stop at an almost 100-year-old bakery where you munch on
Italian cookies, sausage, focaccia and have lunch at Rose
Pistola. There are about 8 blocks walking total, with many
stops. Rain does not cancel tour. Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $80/ person. Call: (415) 302-5898, Reservations a must.
graceannwalden.net
SAN FRANCISCO -
Chinese New Year Parade. Celebrate the Year of the Rat with
over 100 units, floats, dragon costumes, dances and good luck.
The event starts at 5:30 p.m. near Union Square.
chineseparade.com
SAN JOSE - Doll, Bear & Collectibles Show and
Sale includes teddy bears, toys, antique & modern dolls, books,
doll-making supplies, accessories and collectibles. Appraisals
will be available, too. Time: 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Cost: $6 adult; $2
child 6–12; Free under age 6. Location: Santa Clara County
Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road (at Highway 101), San Jose,
California. Call: (415) 383-2252. goldengateshows.com.
SANTA BARBARA - Gem Faire. Classes, demos, and gems to
adore in this popular event where you can even find jewelry
repair while you wait! Time: Friday: 12pm-7pm, Sat: 10am-7pm,
Sun: 10am-5pm. General Admission $5 Weekend Pass; Children 11
and under Free. Tel. (503) 252-8300. Location: Earl Warren
Showgrounds, Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA
93105. gemfaire.com
SANTA CRUZ - Chowder Cook-Off. 26th
Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off. Teams of chowder chefs
come from all over the West Coast to compete for the prestigious
award of “Best Clam Chowder.” Whip up your favorite recipe for
red or white chowder or just come and sample the delicious
variety of chowder and fun at the Boardwalk. Location: Santa
Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA. Admission
free. Tasting kit $7/each. Call (831) 420-5273 or email:
wharf@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us. Time: 10 am - 3 pm.
ci.santa-cruz.ca.us
SEAL BEACH -
Red Car Museum is open. Noon to 3 p.m. Visit the past with a
look at this historic rail car that used to drive between Los
Angeles and Seal Beach daily. Transformed into a museum with
videos, pictures and a great collection of memorabilia, it is
well worth a stop and look. Open 2nd & 4th Saturdays, the museum provides
the most comprehensive look into the history of Seal Beach.
Donations are accepted.
Location: Electric Avenue near Main St., next to Mary Wilson
Library. Call: (562) 683-1874.
WATSONVILLE - Pajaro Valley Quilt Fair. Quilts are the
fiber of a community's history. This event attracts quilters and
those who love to look at amazing handiwork to an event
featuring demonstrations, product vendors, sales, lectures and
all things quilt. Cost: $7 adult; $6 senior,
student; Free/age 12 & under. Location: Santa Cruz Country
Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA. Time: Saturday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Call: (831) 475-0402.
pvqa.org
YOLO BASIN -
California Duck Days. This wetlands festival in the heart of
the Pacific Flyway includes a gala reception for everyone
interested in wetlands and wildlife.
