Sunday

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.

GRASS VALLEY - World Festival. Four days of top notch music and camping (if you like) at Grass Valley Fairgrounds. Headliners this year feature acts such as the Indigo Girls and Los Lobos. Cost: $30/day pass - $140/ 4 day pass and camping included. Time: Daily. Location: Grass Valley Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA. californiafestival.com

GUERNEVILLE - Fabulosa Fest 2009 - a radical, fund-raising festival that celebrates WOMEN’s Music and Art. Live Outdoor Concerts, DJ and Pool Parties, Independent Short Film Exhibition, Comedy, Artisan Crafts Fair and more for women and their friends! Legendary Troubadour, Ferron, Vicki Randle (The Tonight Show band), Gretchen Phillips (Texas Hall-of-Fame member), Kaia Wilson (Butchies), Jenny Hoyston (Erase Errata) and Leyna Noel & the Finer Things, plus regional favorites like Judea Eden, Carole & Mitzi, Shelley Doty Xtet, Blair Hansen, Lynn Bobby, Elin Jr, Trusting Lucy, Motherlode (feat. Jackie Strano), Clair, Audrey Howard & the Misters, Jo Boyer, Wildsang, the Raks Rosa Dance Company and more will attend and/or perform. DJ performances by DJ Just Jillin’, DJ Sisters (of Soul’d Out), DJ Pink Lightning (of Stay Gold), DJ Venus in Furs (Sardines!) and more, poolside and at our favorite Guerneville hot spot, Bucks. Time: All day, daily through July 19. Cost: $45-55. Location: 16590 highway 116 (downtown) Guerneville, CA 95446. Call: (415) 643-3486. myspace.com/fabulosafest

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. Enjoy world class surfers in the 6 star WQS event. Next weekend is the big finale with the beach camp. This weekend is low key in comparison. Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

IMPERIAL BEACH - U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition and Festival. Seacoast Drive is closed for the event that includes competitions, food and vendor booths and outdoor activities and games on the smooth sand beaches of Imperial Beach. Over 100,000 people attend! usopensandcastle.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

MANHATTAN BEACH - AVP Crocs Tour Manhattan Beach. This top beach volleyball event will they feature Olympic gold medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, among other Beijing Olympians and beach volleyball superstars on the Los Angeles beaches and sands. Don’t miss it! In addition to the volleyball tournament, every AVP event features the ultimate beach party put on by its numerous active lifestyle-focused sponsors. Time: Open Qualifier: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (approx.) Women's Finals at 2 p.m. Men's Finals at 3:30 p.m. Cost: Stadium Courtside: $50. Stadium and Outer Court General Admission: Free. Location: Manhattan Beach Pier, 10 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA. For more information, go to avp.com.

OXNARD - Oxnard Bill of Rights Tall Ship Cruises. Historic ship sets sail each weekend for a 3 hour cruise offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost: $45; age 55+ $40; $35 age 12 and under. Location: Marine Emporium Landing, Channel Islands Harbor, 3600 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA. Call: Island Packers Cruises (805) 642-1393. islandpackers.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). Aaron Tippon performs today. Fair time: 10 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: 1 & 6 p.m. Cost: $18 - 79. Location:  Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101. Call: (619) 570-1100. broadwaysd.com

SAN DIEGO -  Pride Festival. The Pride Festival includes juried exhibit showcasing works by local LGBT artists skilled in oil painting, pottery, sculpturing and jewelry making, etc. Location: 6th & Juniper in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. sandiegopride.org

SANTA MARIA - Santa Barbara County Fair. 118th annual event is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The fair includes livestock, food booths, carnival rides, arts & crafts, live entertainment and contests.  Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. Call: (805) 925-8824. santamariafairpark.com

SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria / Guadalupe Obon Festival. Festive costumes, drumming, foods and fun. Time: Noon to 5 p.m.  Cost: Free admission. Location: 313 W. Tunnel, Santa Maria, CA. Contact Terri at Whitkawa96@comcast.net

SEAL BEACH - Seal Beach Lions Club Fish Fry - This 65th annual event at Seal Beach Pier "seals the deal" for honest-to-goodness cooking that will have you licking your fingers. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Free, food for fee. Location: Eisenhower Park, Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachlions.com

WEED - Spirituality & Abundance, couse. Have you ever noticed that many spiritual people have trouble making ends meet? This class can help you remove conscious and unconscious blocks to your souls true prosperity and abundance. The techniques taught are simple and easy to use, yet deeply profound. Time: 11 am to 7 pm. Cost: $350. Location: Weed, CA. Contact: Arianne, (415) 994-9993.