HUNTINGTON BEACH  - Women of the Wild West. Lecture by Pulitzer nominee and author, Craig MacDonald. Booksigning after lecture. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Newland Barn, 19820 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach CA 92648 (714) 962-5777

FORTUNA - Fortuna Redwood Rodeo. Monday Chili Cookoff launches the rodeo events. Time:5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Cost: Free admission. Location: Main Street,  Fortuna, CA. fortunarodeo.com

MENDOCINO - Mendocino Music Festival features Alexander Markov's String Fever. Brilliant violinist is a virtuoso classical and rock musician, backed up this evening by a string quintet, bass and drums at Mendocino Headlands State Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean,  Main Street between Lansing and Kasten, Mendocino. The event runs through July. Shows are at 8 p.m. Call (707) 937-4041. mendocinomusic.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW - Cold Play, concert. Grammy wining band performs during national tour. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $35 - 100. Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA. Call:  (650) 967-3000 tickets.livenation.com

REDONDO BEACH - Seaside Lagoon Water Park. The large saltwater lagoon with chlorinated water  offers trained lifeguard supervision. Besides swimming, the Lagoon offers a large sand area for sunbathing, children's play equipment, and volleyball courts. There is also a grassy area and luau shelter for day and evening events, plus snack bar facilities provided by Ruby's Restaurant onsite. Time: 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily. Cost: $5 adult; $4 child; Free under 2 years. Season pass family of 4 is $100. Call: (310) 318-0681. redondo.org