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Saturday, February 21, 2009
BERKELEY - Pocket
Opera with Offenbach's ' La Belle Helene. Pocket Opera presents
professional performances of operatic works in intimate,
intelligible productions with English translations. Productions
are staged with minimal costuming & without sets, using only a
few practical props. Performances are accompanied by the Pocket
Philharmonic, a chamber orchestra led by Donald Pippin. Time: 2
p.m. Cost: $34 -37. Location: Julia Morgan Young People
Performing Arts Center, Berkeley, CA. Call: (510)-845-8542.
juliamorgan.org
COSTA MESA -
Free Train Rides. Orange County Model Engineers club operates 1/8th
scale trains in Fairview Park that the public are invited to
watch and ride. The 12 minute journey includes a trip around the
park, picnic tables for parties and a gift shop with train and
logo related items for children and adults. Time: 10 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
EL CENTRO - Mardi Gras
Light Parade and Street Fair. Glittery costumes, lights, beads,
jazz music, New Orleans and regional style cuisine make for a
fine time in downtown El Centro. Street Fair Parade begins at
12th and Main. Time: 5 - 6 p.m. cityofelcentro.org
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
INDIO - National Date Festival and Riverside County Fair.
The 62nd annual National Date
Festival & Riverside County Fair runs through Feb 22. Camel & Ostrich Races, Fiesta del Charro,
concerts, food, and the Scheherazade Beauty Queen are part of
this incredible celebration.
LANCASTER - Pinocchio
Musical. Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre, this stage
performance is a family event. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $5 - 12.
Location: Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 Lancaster Blvd.,
Lancaster, CA. Call: (661)723-5950. lpac.org
LONG BEACH - Car Show.
1st Annual Millikan High School Car Show invites the public to
attend or enter a vehicle in the show. Great Food, 50/50 Raffle,
Live Music, Vendors and a good time for all is guaranteed. Show
vehicle entry donation is $25; $30 day of. Time: Car entry 8-10
a.m.; public: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Public admission is free.
Location: 2800 Snowden Ave. Long Beach, CA 90815. Call: Harry
(562) 754-3865 or Will (562) 537-3078 for sponsorship,
registration and other questions.
LONG BEACH - Brazilian
Carnaval. The biggest Brazilian Carnaval on the West Coast
features bands, dancing, costumes, food, music, entertainment,
beverage and a beautiful setting at the Queen Mary ship.
braziliannites.com
LOS ANGELES - Pippin,
musical. This coming of age story of King Charlemagne's oldest
son features is a fairy tale that captivated audiences on
Broadway. Time 2:30 p.m. Cost: $72 - 340. Location: Mark
Taper Forum at the Music Center, Center Theatre Group, 135 North
Grand Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA. musiccenter.org
LOS ANGELES -
Raymond Chandler's LA tour. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $58.
Location: Departs from Philippe the Original, 1001 N. Alameda
Street, Los Angeles, CA. Call: (323) 223-2767. esotouric.com
LOS ANGELES - Mardi
Gras at the LA Farmer's Market. Cajun bands, mask making and
beads set the flavor of this casual, fun event through Feb. 22.
They usually keep a healthy supply of Dixie Beer on tap, and
there's an award-winning Gumbo Pot, offering great New Orleans
style cuisine. Time: All Day. Location: 6333 West 3rd St., Los
Angeles, CA. Call: (323) 933-9211. farmersmarketla.com. Ca
PACIFIC PALISADES -
Northern Trust
Open PGA Golf Tournament. Pacific Palisades Riviera Country
Club hosts the 2009 Northern Trust Open, and features Japanese
17-year old sensation, Ryo Ishikawa. Time: Open to the public at
6 a.m. Cost: $20 - 250/person. Location: Riviera Country Club,
1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA. Call: (800) 752-OPEN.
northerntrustopen.com
SAN FRANCISCO -
San Francisco Rod, Custom and Motorcycle Show. Time: 9
a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $18 adult. Location: Cow Palace, 2600
Geneva Ave., Daly City, CA. cowpalace.com
SANTA CRUZ - Clam
Chowder Cook-off. 28th annual Santa Cruz Clam
Chowder Cook-off pits 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. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Tasting
kits $8. Location: Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA. Call
(831) 420-5273 or email: wharf@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us.
SANTA ROSA - Santa
Rosa Symphony Concert. World-renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson,
performs two concertos. Travel from the exotic Spanish gardens
of De Falla through Shoenberg’s radiant, chromatic
“transfiguration” to Nocturnes, where members of the Bach Choir
lend their voices as the mythic Sirens. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $27
-50. Location: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West
Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA. Call: (707) 546-3600.
wellsfargocenterarts.org
THOUSAND OAKS - Hot
August Night, Neil Diamond Tribute. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $42. Location: Schrerr Forum Theatre -Thousand Oaks Civic
Arts, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA. Call:
(805) 449-2787. toaks.org
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