Saturday

BEAR VALLEY -Bear Valley Music Festival.  Morning and afternoon Kids Concerts, and evening concert with music of Strauss at 41st Annual Bear Valley Music Festival in an inspiring  outdoor setting in Alpine County. Cost: $25-50. Call: (209) 753-2574. bearvalleymusic.org

BENICIA - The Spenger Garden Music Series presents George Cole and Vive Le Jazz. A mix of European, Americana, Gypsy and Jazz, the smokin' Bay Area sextet invites you to close your eyes and be transported to a sultry evening in a Parisian night. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $20 general admission. Location: Benicia Historical Museum, Stone Hall, 2024 Camel Road, Benicia, CA 94510. Call: (707) 745-5435. beniciahistoricalmuseum.org
CARLSBAD - Family Movie Night in the Park.  Moonlight Movie series presents Kung Fu Panda. Bring a blanket and beach chairs. The games, activities, and food will be provided through the partnership of Time Warner Cable and City of Carlsbad. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA. Call: (760) 602-7519 . ci.carlsbad.ca.us

COSTA MESA - Orange County Fair. Orange County Fair is one of the most popular urban fairs in the U.S. Pig races, people contests, carnival rides, food, fun, and loads of live entertainment and fun for the entire family. Runs through Aug. 9, 2009 (closed Mondays). Tickets: $5 - 10, kids under free 5 free, subject to change. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Call: (714) 708-1500. ocfair.

GROVER BEACH - Pismo's and Taws Square Dancing. Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m. Cost: $5.50/person. Location: Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, CA. Call: (805) 481-3559.  grover.org

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Jr. Lifeguard Pancake Breakfast. Time: 8 a.m. Cost: Around $5/person. Location: Lake Park, Lake St. at Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. juniorguard.com

EL SEGUNDO - Premiere Props Auction. Unique cars and collector movie props will be auctioned off. Time: 11am with a preview from 9am – 11am. Location: E.P Industries’ warehouse in El Segundo, CA (2305 Utah Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245). Fans can also place live bids online at  icollector.com/ with the preview beginning August 1st at 9am and the live auction starting at 11am. premiereprops.comor call (310) 322-PROP / (888) 761-PROP.

FELTON - Thomas the Train. Take a 25-minute ride with a full-size Thomas the Train, meet Sir Topham Hatt, live entertainment, storytelling and more. Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton.  $14-$18 roaringcamp.com. GET TICKETS

INGLEWOOD - California Jamboree After-Dark & Electric Vehicle Festival. A Family event featuring Custom and Classic Cars, Trucks, Hot-rods, Motorcycles, and now a special Electric Vehicle Festival is considered the most prestigious truck show since 1987! Featuring many live events, filling the day and night with fun and excitement! Time: 2 to 10 p.m. Cost: General admission: $10 adult; free for child; Vehicle competition registration: $40 at door.Location: Hollywood Park, 3800 w. 90th St., Inglewood, CA 90301. Call: (310) 326-4526, sales@truckjam.com or visit TruckJamPlus.com

IRVINE -  Project Playhouse. View whimsical playhouses produced by dedicated homebuilders, trades, architects and designers who have donated their talents and resources to create these whimsical playhouses that are auctioned off at the end of the event. Proceeds actually put real people in real homes. Annual Project Playhouse debuted in 1992 and has become HomeAid Orange County ’s signature fundraiser. August 1 is the only time you can go inside the houses. Opened weekends through Sept. 12, 2009. Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Cost: Not specified. Location: Irvine Spectrum, 71 Fortune Dr., 970, Irvine, CA. Call: (949) 553-9510. projectplayhouse.org

LAGUNA BEACH - Art-A-Fair festival. Annual art event located in a beautiful garden setting with 125 artists, plus live entertainment, fine food, demonstrations and workshops. This year's theme is "Venetian Carnival."  The event runs through Aug. 31. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif. Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. until 10 p.m. Cost: Season pass $3.50 - $7; under 12 free. Call: (949) 494-451.  art-a-fair.com

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival.  The show offers a great opportunity for home decorating and gift shopping. Summer Art Festival runs daily through Aug. 30, 2009. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $3 - 7 (approx.) Annual pass sold for approx. $19. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Ca. Call: (949) 494-3030. sawdustartfestival.org

LAKE TAHOE - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing at Urban Village, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Cost: $22-77. Call: (800) 747-4697. LakeTahoeShakespeare.com.

LONG BEACH - Julius Caesar, play. Long Beach Shakespeare Company's FREE Summer Shakespeare Festival is back for its 11th Season! Intrigue, conspiracy, murder... and a ghost! It's a power struggle--Roman style. On stage in the classic political thriller! William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR. It's festival seating: bring blankets or low-backed chairs to sit on. Bring a picnic or get a meal there! Food and beverages will be available on site! A glorious spectacle! Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays at 2pm at the Expo Building, 4321 Atlantic in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, CA. lbshakespeare.org

LONG BEACH - Dragon Boat Festival and Races. Marine Stadium, 5839 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA. lbdragonboat.com

LONG BEACH - Crawfish Festival. Rainbow Lagoon, Long Beach, CA. Time: Noon - 11 p.m. Cost: $13-30. Location: 400 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA. longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

LOS ANGELES - Monty Python's Spamalot. Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Cost: $88 - 227 approx. Location: Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. centertheatregroup.org

MANHATTAN BEACH - International Bodysurfing Championships. Start at 6:45 a.m. and continue during the day. Location: Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA. Cost to participate: $25 by 7/31, $35 on Sand. Free to watch. Call: (310) 545-4825. This event is part of the annual International Surf Festival. surffestival.org

PLEASANTON - Imagination Expressed 2009. The Pleasanton Art League show runs through September 13 at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton. Artwork will be available for sale. Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $2 donation requested. Location: 603 Main St., Pleasanton, CA. museumonmain.org]

REDONDO BEACH - Summer Concerts on the Pier. This free summer concert series at the Redondo Beach Pier features, rock bands, surf sounds, Irish bands, indie, and jazz. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 100 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com.

SAN DIEGO - Wicked, musical. The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster with a Grammy and three Tony awards, but does equally well in San Diego. Time: 1 & 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25-128. Location:  Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SONORA - Certified Farmer's Market. Amnesia is featured entertainment. Fresh produce, crafts and live entertainment. Location: Theall and Stewart St., Sonora, CA. Time: 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call: (209) 532-7735. sonoraca.com

THOUSAND OAKS - CATS, Musical. Tells the story of the annual ritual of Jellicle cats. This musical had a 19 year run on Broadway.  Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Cost: $42 - 78. Location: Fred Kavli Theatre -Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA. Call: (805) 449-2787. toaks.org

TORRANCE BEACH - Sand Soccer Tournament. Torrance Sand Soccer Association sponsors the 4th annual sand soccer tourney. Start at 8 a.m.  Location: Torrance Beach, Torrance, CA. surffestival.org