Friday, February 12
Where: Airport Hilton & Towers, Los Angeles, Westside
Time: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
This celebration of rare and valuable books invites bibliophiles to browse displays of books, manuscripts, autographs, fine graphics, prints and maps, many of which will be for sale.
Where: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Century City
Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ogle the finest quality of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, and much more. Over 80 exhibitors from all over the world. Classes & demonstrations throughout the weekend. www.gemfaire.com.
Where: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica
Time: noon - 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 13
Where: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore invites pastoral painters to bring their canvases, piants and brushes to this beautiful, south-facing beach. Meet other artists and interpret an inspirational site. allied-artists.com.
Where: Dan Blocker County Beach, Malibu
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The California State Soccer Association hosts the largest free family soccer exposition in the United States. The first 500 people admitted each morning will receive a free goodie bag of soccer swag.
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, Downtown
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 14
Where: Amoeba Music, Los Angeles
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kick off the Year of the Tiger with an urban scavenger hunt. Out of the Box Events challenges thrill seekers to discover fascinating trivia and hidden Chinatown secrets. Advance registration required. www.outoftheboxevents.net.
Where: Chinatown, Chinatown
Time: 2 p.m.
Enjoy a romantic brunch cruise features free-flowing champagne, a delicious buffet and relaxing background music.
Where: Hornblower Cruises & Events, Marina del Rey
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Add a rabbit to the family menagerie at this special pet adoption event. Perks include $10 off rabbit adoption fees, free nails trims and rabbit care advice and rabbit matchmaking service with a rabbit expert.
Where: Irvine Animal Care Center, Irvine
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16
The record store hosts its annual Mardi Gras Parade, which will include live music from The AmoebaTown Musicians, plus lavish decorations, floats and masks. A portion of the day's proceeds will go to Gulf Coast Relief efforts. www.amoeba.com.
Where: Amoeba Music, Los Angeles
Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, February 20
The largest carnaval on the west coast returns to LA, featuring the legendary Trio Electrico, Armandinho, Dodo & Osmar, the irresistible Brazilian Nites Samba Dancers, over 20 drummers, caipirinhas and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Where: Club Nokia at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, Downtown
Time: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
The Huntington ushers in the Year of the Tiger with an exuberant performance by lion dancers and drummers, martial arts demonstrations, shadow puppet theater, Chinese opera and more. www.huntington.org.
Where: Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, San Marino
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sierra Adventure Sports hosts this fun urban adventure that is as much adventure race as it is scavenger hunt. travel to local points of interest, and complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a whole new way.
Where: Casey's Irish Pub, Los Angeles, Downtown
Time: noon
Thursday, February 25
Where: Solidarity Hall, Los Angeles
Time: 7 p.m.
Friday, February 26
Enjoy a free art show and festival showcasing a wide variety of creative expression, including an art gallery, artist demonstrations, children's art workshops, entertainment, and food. www.hillcrest-church.org
Where: Hillcrest Congregational Church, La Habra
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: California Lutheran University, Main Campus, Conejo Valley
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Admire rare and unusual jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks and minerals from across the globe. Classes & demonstrations throughout the weekend. www.gemfaire.com.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Time: noon - 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 27
This cat fanciers showcase features views of more than 200 cats and kittens. Breeds include Maine Coon, Abyssinian, Burmese, Siamese, Cornish Rex, Persian, Ocicat and Himalayan. catsla.com.
Where: Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: The Grove at Farmers Market, Los Angeles, Mid-Wilshire / Mid-City
Time: noon - 7 p.m.
Where: Irvine Regional Park, Orange
Time: 10 a.m.
Sunday, February 28
Where: Don Crevier Classic Cars, Costa Mesa
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate Purim with games, music, crafts, bazaar, book sale, food, and more. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Purim character. www.thesms.org.
Where: Santa Monica Synagogue, Santa Monica
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 6
Enjoy traditional Irish music, dance and song and food, an Irish pride parade featuring the 42nd Highland Pipers, sheep herding and Connemara Pony demonstrations and an Irish marketplace.
Where: Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents two days of educational exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils, and meteorites. Additional activities include jewelry making demonstrations, children's activities, silent auctions and door prizes.
Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 7
Where: The Hollywood Museum, Hollywood
Time: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 14
Barcelona Enterprises celebrates Irish heritage with food, live music, dance, sing-alongs and authentic beer, wine and spirits.
Where: Taglyan Complex, Hollywood
Time: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 20
Where: Irvine Regional Park, Orange
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24
Where: Orange Coast College Arts Center, Costa Mesa
Time: 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 17
Celebrate the Nordic cultures of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden with children's activities, music, Old World costumes, dancing and food. Explore Viking and Sami villages and view exhibits about the Nobel and Kavli prizes.
Where: California Lutheran University, Main Campus, Conejo Valley
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 24
Recycling is the focus of this spitited community shindig. Turn in old running shoes for Nike and unwanted bikes for the Mar Vista-based Bike Co-op, Bikrowave. Trade in plastic bags for reusable totes and more.
Where: The SEA Lab, Redondo Beach
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 8
Where: Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank
Time: 3 p.m.
Friday, June 4
Where: Queen Mary, Long Beach
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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