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Saturdays, Sundays. Sat, May 11, 2013-Sun, Jun 16, 2013. Meet hundreds of family members living, working and playing in Southern California’s only permanent Renaissance Village. The occasion: the gregarious Baron Heinrich Von Lauffer has invited the finest minds and most talented entertainers to celebrate the “state-of-the-art” inventions and advances of the Renaissance period as well as the coming of spring at his Barony. MORE >>
Fri, May 24, 2013-Mon, May 27, 2013. Carnival rides, pageants, Strawberry Idol karaoke contest, Red-Head Roundup Contest, Berry Beautiful Baby Pageant, and, of course, a strawberry-themed parade on Saturday. Located at the Village Green, between Euclid & Main Street. MORE >>
Today-Mon, May 27, 2013. The “largest arts & crafts fair in SoCal” features 2 stages of live entertainment, 270 vendor booths, a beer & wine garden and the food court which offers 18 different kinds of ethnic food choices. Located at Redondo Beach Ave. & Manhattan Beach Blvd. MORE >>
Today-Mon, May 27, 2013. The annual festival features live music, dancing, gourmet food, homemade pastries, cooking demonstrations, a Greek market, and a variety of shopping boutiques. MORE >>
Today-Mon, May 27, 2013. Live music on two stages, food & beverages, clothing, jewelry & art by local artisans and a variety of environmentally conscious products & services. This year’s Queen of the parade is none other than local Topanga resident and award-winning actress Cloris Leachman. MORE >>
Sat, Jun 1, 2013. Features an eclectic array of live music and dance, DIY art workshops with recycled and repurposed materials, food trucks, cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, guilt-free shopping featuring earth-friendly artistic wares and local services offered by City, environmental and local non-profit organizations. MORE >>
Sun, Jun 2, 2013. Located on S. Robertson Blvd., between Cattaraugus and Beverlywood St. (just north of Hamilton High School and the 10 Freeway), the SoRo Festival features a live music stage, “Camp SoRo” offering attractions, a rock-climbing wall and free arts & crafts for children, and over 60 vendor booths highlighting neighborhood businesses, community information and a variety of merchandise. This year’s theme is “Sweet Sixteen.” The SoRo Festival will also serve up a variety of culinary delights from some of Los Angeles’ hottest gourmet food trucks, including Fat Burger, bool Korean BBQ Tacos & Pastels, Frozen Crush and King Kone Ice Cream Co. MORE >>
Fri, Jun 7, 2013-Sun, Jun 9, 2013. 280 of the best tattoo artists in the world will be on hand from 30 states and 25 countries representing all the tattoo styles; plus Hot Rods-Kustoms, live music, burlesque, art shows, 50s fashion, aerial showgirls, contests, movies on the green and the breathtaking view of and from the gigantic Queen Mary. MORE >>
Fri, Jun 7, 2013-Sun, Jun 9, 2013. People of all orientations can enjoy the live performances plus the parades, food trucks, dancing, exhibitors and everything else pride in the heart of West Hollywood. Ciara and a soon-to-be-announced performer headline this year’s Main Stage along with acts Chiddy Bang, Luciana, and Uh Huh Her. Local talent lined up include Mike Munich, Countre Black, Hi Fashion, Connie Loves Juice and Nylon Pink as well as LA DJ’s DJ Pornstar, DJ Tony G, Derek Monteiro, DJ Drew G, DJ Lezlee and many others. MORE >>
Sat, Jun 8, 2013-Sun, Jun 9, 2013. Everything you wanted to know about wine with demonstrations, seminars, food and many exhibitors featuring over 500 kinds of wine. MORE >>
Sat, Jun 8, 2013. Many of the sport’s top competitors are expected to attend and participate in the new 5.5 mile Elite Race and battle for the Tommy Bahama Team Challenge SUP Relay Cup. There will also be a lifeguard and surf history pop-up museum, as well as a Tommy Bahama rum lounge and a Sierra Nevada beer garden. Hula dancers will perform throughout the day on the pier deck while live music and an awards ceremony will follow the completion of the races for the top finishers in each of the divisions. MORE >>
Thu, Jun 13, 2013-Sun, Jun 16, 2013. Veteran festival producers Film 4 Change are launching the latest art, music and film event in the Coachella Valley showcasing the best emerging talent and thought leaders in art, music, film, photography and comedy. The schedule includes: an unprecedented seven world film premieres; popular alternative and EDM artists from around the world; music by Gram Rabbit; never-before seen photography from Scott Christopher; comedy from Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini (Comedy Film Nerds); celebrity guests including Ed Asner, Michael Madsen, Billy Wirth (The Lost Boys) and Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad); and more. MORE >>
Fri, Jun 14, 2013-Sun, Jun 16, 2013. The west coast's premier Bluegrass Festival is held every Father's Day weekend. MORE >>
Fri, Jun 14, 2013-Sun, Jun 16, 2013. The festival features an aural collage of live music ranging from traditional, folk, bluegrass and gospel, to blues, jazz, classical and world music. Nestled in the oak trees of the quiet Santa Ynez Valley, Live Oak comes alive as an outdoor music festival showcasing some of the finest musicians from around the world. The camping experience at Live Oak creates a community of several thousand friendly people that are all doing the same thing — relaxing and having fun in the warm sunshine of June. MORE >>
Sat, Jun 15, 2013. Experience the many culinary offerings of Chinatown through Iron Chef-style cooking competitions, great dining by local restaurants serving authentic Chinese and Asian cuisine and non-stop noshing at LA’s best gourmet food trucks. Music combined with interactive art pulses—from dancing on Chinatown’s large outdoor dance floor with KCRW DJs Jason Bentley, Jeremy Sole, Anthony Valadez, Valida and more, to curated large-scale outdoor video projections. You can also take part in hands-on, Chinese cultural activities and watch some of the best local music acts in LA. MORE >>
Sat, Jun 15, 2013-Sun, Jun 16, 2013. Over 500 artists come from all across Southern California to spend two days on their hands and knees creating 175 spectacular chalk murals on concrete areas in every style imaginable. Besides being able to watch artists at work, there is live music and entertainment throughout the weekend along with the Pasadena Police Classic Car Show. MORE >>
Fri, Jun 28, 2013-Sun, Jun 30, 2013. Three days and nights of music and comedy concerts, film screenings, “106 & PARK” tapings, BET Fan Fest, seminars, BET GRAMMY® Museum exhibit, various social events and celebrity appearances. Performers include Beyoncé, Mike Epps, Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Miguel and Schoolboy Q, The Roots, Kirk Franklin, R. Kelly, New Edition and The Jacksons. MORE >>
Thu, Jul 4, 2013. Enjoy the Aquarium at night and get a “fish-eye” view of the Queen Mary fireworks. You can also opt for a combo ticket which includes a BBQ buffet offering BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, corn bread and more. MORE >>
Thu, Jul 4, 2013. The biggest fireworks show in SoCal will be accompanied by performances from 5 of the nation's best Drum Corps units, military flyovers, demonstrations and tributes, food court and more. MORE >>
Thu, Jul 4, 2013. Enjoy the exhibits, music, food, fireworks, a kids fun zone and a business expo. Rooftop wristbands allow guests to see the fireworks display from the roof. These special tickets are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. MORE >>
Thu, Jul 4, 2013-Sun, Jul 7, 2013. The festival takes place at the pier on July 4th through 7th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. On July 4th at 10 a.m., the “largest and oldest parade of its kind west of the Mississippi” including bands, clowns and celebrities runs down Main Street. The festivities end with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. on the 4th. MORE >>
Thu, Jul 4, 2013. A traditional fireworks extravaganza over the main channel programmed to patriotic music broadcast over FM radio KXLU, 88.9 and relayed over loudspeakers in Burton Chace Park. You can also enjoy the fireworks from Fisherman's Village, Marina Beach and as far away as Play del Rey and the Venice Pier. MORE >>
Thu, Jul 11, 2013-Mon, Jul 15, 2013. The festival will once again feature three main stages for music and performance art along with multiple smaller stages and interactive areas spread throughout the festival grounds to explore and discover workshops, speakers, and intimate music sessions. These smaller stages and interactive areas will also keep the festivities going all night long after the main stages close each night. MORE >>
Sat, Jul 20, 2013. Experience the many culinary offerings of Chinatown through Iron Chef-style cooking competitions, great dining by local restaurants serving authentic Chinese and Asian cuisine and non-stop noshing at LA’s best gourmet food trucks. Music combined with interactive art pulses—from dancing on Chinatown’s large outdoor dance floor with KCRW DJs Jason Bentley, Jeremy Sole, Anthony Valadez, Valida and more, to curated large-scale outdoor video projections. You can also take part in hands-on, Chinese cultural activities and watch some of the best local music acts in LA. MORE >>
Thu, Aug 1, 2013-Sun, Aug 4, 2013. Outdoors among the pines and showcasing the best craft breweries in the country and top blues performers—this is Mammoth’s biggest event. MORE >>
Sat, Aug 3, 2013-Sun, Aug 4, 2013. The largest ticketed event in L.A. features dozens of the hottest electronica acts on 2 stages. MORE >>
Sat, Aug 3, 2013-Sun, Aug 4, 2013. The Long Beach Crawfish Festival serves delicious Cajun Crawfish dinners, prepared Louisiana-style and spiced to perfection in the world’s largest crawfish steamers. The feast includes red baby potatoes, buttery corn on the cob with remoulade dipping sauce. Dance to rousing Cajun and Zydeco bands and join the Second Line Dancing Parade featuring New Orleans High Steppers. Enjoy the food, beach bars, culture and ambient lifestyle at the nation’s largest Crawfish Festival experience outside of Louisiana. MORE >>
Sat, Aug 3, 2013. Linkin Park will headline the outdoor street fest, with many more to be announced. MORE >>
Fri, Aug 16, 2013-Sun, Aug 18, 2013. The event features watermelon carving demonstrations, recipe, eating, seed spitting and wearable art contests with nightly prize drawings. The coronation of the Watermelon Queen and her court is always a highlight, along with local bands and national touring acts. The bazaar marketplace, arcade games, watermelon-themed games and attractions and an array of festival food favorites and beverages. MORE >>
Sat, Aug 17, 2013. Experience the many culinary offerings of Chinatown through Iron Chef-style cooking competitions, great dining by local restaurants serving authentic Chinese and Asian cuisine and non-stop noshing at LA’s best gourmet food trucks. Music combined with interactive art pulses—from dancing on Chinatown’s large outdoor dance floor with KCRW DJs Jason Bentley, Jeremy Sole, Anthony Valadez, Valida and more, to curated large-scale outdoor video projections. You can also take part in hands-on, Chinese cultural activities and watch some of the best local music acts in LA. MORE >>
Fri, Aug 30, 2013-Sun, Sep 1, 2013. A celebration of Hawaiian Culture, which hosts Southern California’s only Hula and Chant Competition, will also feature dynamic live performances, unique arts & crafts, interactive workshops and Island-style cuisine. MORE >>
Fri, Sep 6, 2013-Sun, Sep 8, 2013. The largest lobster festival outside of Maine features a giant food court, a dance floor, two stages of live entertainment, beach bars and of course, lobsters! MORE >>
Sat, Sep 7, 2013. The streets of Downtown Long Beach will come alive with the sounds of Latin music, the tastes of authentic cuisine and more during the annual outdoor street festival and parade. MORE >>
Fri, Sep 13, 2013-Sun, Sep 15, 2013. The world’s largest lobster festival holds the Guinness World Record for the Most Seafood Served at a outdoor event. They feature fresh discount Maine lobster meals flown in fresh daily, and plenty of entertainment including dancing, parades, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships, arts & crafts and live music. MORE >>
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