Tuesday

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.

FORTUNA - Fortuna Redwood Rodeo. Carnival, kids games and cast iron cookoff. Time: Noon.  Cost: $20 wrist band for rides. Rohner Park, Western Frontier Shopping Center, and Redwood Village Shopping Center.  fortunarodeo.com

LOS ANGELES - Free Admission Day at Museum of the American West. Save $9 general admission fee per person.  Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles , CA. Call: (323) 667-2000. autrynationalcenter.org

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

MARYSVILLE - Cold Play, concert. Grammy wining band performs during national tour. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25 - 100. Location: Sleep Train Amphitheatre Marysville, 2677 Forty Mile Rd., Marysville, CA. tickets.livenation.com

PLEASANTON - Alameda County Fair. Award-winning fair features top acts and wristband one fee for carnival rides. The theme in 2009 is "Come Out & Play", and you can play through July 19 (closed on Mondays). Evolution: Tribute to Journey performs today. Fair time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $10; kids $6; parking: $8; Carnival wristband $20 approx. Location: Valley Ave. @ Bernal, Pleasanton, CA.  alamedacountyfair.com

SAN DIEGO - Fiddler on the Roof, musical.  Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $18 - 79. Location:  Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com