14th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
November 12-19
Various locations, San Diego
http://www.sandiegowineclassic.com/
All week, check out all things food & wine all over San Diego County. From wine tastings to cooking classes to seminars to food sampling, if it has to do with food or drinks, it will happen during this time. On Saturday, experience the grand finale with a massive food & wine tasting festival at Embarcadero Marina Park North in Downtown San Diego. General admission to this festival costs $145 and starts at 12pm, while early admission costs $185 and starts at 11am. No one under 21 may attend.
The Sounds – Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 13, Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 14, The Observatory, North Park, San Diego
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 16, Glass House, Pomona
http://the-sounds.com/
The Sounds will headline a few shows in Southern California this week. Tickets to these all-ages shows vary in price, so check with the venue for details.
38th Annual Ocean Beach Restaurant Walk
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, November 14
Main Street, Ocean Beach, San Diego
http://oceanbeachsandiego.com/ob-restaurant-walk
Stroll through historic Ocean Beach and sample food from the local restaurants this Tuesday evening. $25 allows you to sample all the food you can eat from participating businesses while supplies last.
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
November 16
Worldwide
http://www.beaujolaisnouveauday.com/
Every year on the third Thursday of November, wine enthusiasts worldwide celebrate the arrival of this passionate wine with fireworks, music, festivals, and more. Check in with your favorite local restaurant, bar, or winery to see if they will participate in the celebration of this glorious wine.
2nd Annual San Diego Ramen Festival
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, November 16
Sushi On A Roll, Downtown San Diego
http://sdramenfest.com/
Pig out on ramen, sake, and more this Thursday night in Downtown San Diego. General admission costs $35 presale or $40 at the door, and comes with four ramen samples plus a ticket good for a fifth ramen sample or a beverage. VIP admission costs $60 presale or $65 at the door, includes two additional tickets, a goodie bag, and access to a VIP area. No one under 21 may attend.
The Whisky Extravaganza – Los Angeles
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm, November 16
Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles
http://thewhiskyextravaganza.com/
$150 gets you in to this whisky tasting event in Downtown LA this Thursday night. No one under 21 may attend.
Hermosa Beach Holiday Sidewalk Festival
11:00 am – 6:00 pm, November 17-19
Downtown Hermosa Beach
http://business.hbchamber.net/events/details/holiday-sidewalk-celebration-3489
Check out this free and all-ages event this weekend in Downtown Hermosa Beach. Visitors will find arts & crafts, live entertainment, music, dancing, games, sidewalk sales, food & drink specials, and more.
Progressive International Motorcycle Show – Long Beach
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, November 17
9:30 am – 8:00 pm, November 18
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 19
Long Beach Convention Center, Downtown Long Beach
http://motorcycleshows.com/longbeach
See all-things motorcycles this weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center. Admission varies, with a one-day adult general admission costing $16.
54th Annual Ski Dazzle Ski Show & Snowboard Expo
3:00 pm – 11:00 pm, November 17
11:00 am – 10:00 pm, November 18
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, November 19
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles
http://www.skidazzle.com/
Check out over a hundred different vendors of winter sports this weekend in Downtown LA at this expo. Admission costs $20 for adults or $5 for children, and grants you access to the entire show floor.
Thankful for Punk Rock
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 17
Blacklight District Lounge, Long Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/134554753831028/
Rock out to some local punk rock this Friday night in Long Beach. The cover for this show costs $10. No one under 21 may enter.
Cocktail City Orange County Launch Party
9:00 pm – 12:00 am, November 17
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
http://www.cocktailcityoc.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/162643744331816/
A new bar & club opens in Costa Mesa this Friday night. Free to attend, they will have complimentary drinks during the first hour. No one under 21 may attend.
42nd Annual Turkey Trot
6:00 am – 12:00 pm, November 18
Vincent Lugo Park, San Gabriel
http://www.sangabrielcity.com/530/Turkey-Trot
A Thanksgiving fun run takes place in San Gabriel this Saturday morning. Registration costs $35 per person. As with any fun run, participants do not receive prizes for winning.
Into the Wild Limestone Eco Challenge 12k/20k
7:00 am – 11:00 am, November 18
Limestone Canyon Regional Park, Silverado
http://www.intothewildoctrailrun.com/
Seeking a challenging run through the wilderness? Check out Into The Wild, a 12k/20k course running through trails of rocks, dirt, and more uneven ground. Registration for the 12k costs $60 presale or $65 on the day of the run. Registration for the 20k costs $75 presale or $80 on the day of the run.
The Color Run 5k – Ventura
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, November 18
Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura
http://thecolorrun.com/locations/ventura-ca/
The color run that started it all returns to Ventura this Saturday morning. This fun run takes the racing out of a 5k or 10k, and places participants in a running course where they will get showered with bright colors. All runners should wear white for this run, as they run through the course and absorb all the colors flying through the air. Registration for this color run costs $55 per solo participant. Waves of runners will start at 9:30am and launch every few minutes following that for up to an hour, so do not fret about getting there on time.
32nd Annual Elves’ Faire
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, November 18
Pasadena Waldorf School, Altadena
http://www.elves-faire.com/
This FREE and all-ages fair will allow visitors to enjoy medieval activities, games, live music, food, entertainment, and more.
Fall 2017 Jackalope Art & Craft Fair – Pasadena
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, November 18-19
Central Park, Pasadena
http://www.jackalopeartfair.com/pasadena
Free to attend for all ages, this two-day arts & crafts fair will feature local artisans, curators, food trucks, live music, and more.
The Mom Made Market Orange County
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 18-19
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
http://themommademarket.com/mmm-orange-county/
Visit over a hundred arts & crafts vendors this weekend at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. Admission to this all-ages event costs $5.
Taste of Glendora
11:00 am – 1:00 pm, November 18
Glendora City Hall, Glendora
http://www.bikefriendlysgv.com/
Go on a bicycle ride while enjoying food samples from local Glendora businesses this Saturday. Free to register for all ages, participants will need to supply their own bicycles and safety equipment.
Cranksgiving Los Angeles XVII
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, November 18
Echo Park Lake, Echo Park
http://www.facebook.com/events/873252936147124/
A bicycle ride, scavenger hunt, and food drive collide in one event this Saturday. Bring out your bike, some fitness gear, and some cash, and race to see who can collect or buy the most food for the food drive charity. The event itself costs nothing to attend, but participants will need some money to pay for food to donate.
Pearl’s BBQ Festival
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, November 18
Pearl’s BBQ, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.pearlsbbqla.com/
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bbq-beer-festival-arts-district-tickets-37825236300
A bunch of BBQ restaurants and local breweries will set up for a free festival this Saturday afternoon in Downtown LA. Attendees must register using the event page in order to enter. Attendees should bring cash in order to pay for food and drinks.
2nd Annual Burbank Winter Wine Walk
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, November 18
San Fernando Blvd, Downtown Burbank
http://dtnbur.com/event/burbank-winter-wine-walk/
A street fair and wine tasting festival will take place on the streets of Downtown Burbank this Saturday. The free and all-ages street fair will run from 12pm to 8pm, featuring dozens of vendors selling apparel, accessories, and more. The wine festival will take place from 4pm to 7pm, costs $45 to participate in, and provides wine samples from 30 tasting stops for the duration of the event while supplies last.
Orange County’s 4th Annual Beard & Moustache Competition
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, November 18
Towne Park Brewery, Anaheim
http://www.dubswashere.com/
Movember participants, listen up! Show off your wicked facial hair at this competition for all things hairy this Saturday night in Anaheim, featuring a handful of categories to enter into to win cash prizes. In addition to the fabulous styles, visitors will find food, a full bar, live music, vendors, and more. Registration costs $15, while spectators may enter for $5.
Art Crawl Experience
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, November 18
Center Street Promenade, Downtown Anaheim
http://downtownanaheim.com/events/ace/
Downtown Anaheim will see a variety of activities and exhibits this Saturday night. Visitors can expect to find tons of art exhibits, live music, food, food trucks, drinks, yoga, dance, and more. Visitors may park for free in the parking structure located at S Clementine Street and W Oak Street.
Brujeria w/ Piñata Protest
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, November 18, House of Blues, San Diego
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, November 19, The Mayan Theater, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.brujeria.com/
Rock out to some Spanish punk rock this weekend in Southern California. Tickets to these all-ages shows vary in price, so check with the venue for details.
Punk Rock Show in San Bernardino
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 18
The Venue, Grand Terrace
http://www.facebook.com/events/497793547223291/
Rock out to some local punk rock bands this Saturday night near San Bernardino. The cover for this show costs $5. No one under 21 masy enter.
27th Annual Encinitas Fall Street Fair
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, November 19
South Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
http://encinitas101.com/2017/07/17/holiday-street-fair/
This FREE street fair takes place this Sunday in Encinitas. Featuring 450 unique food, arts & crafts vendors, five music stages, rides & games, and a beer garden hosted by Stone Brewing and Port Brewing, people of all ages will enjoy this street fair. Due to the compact nature of this area, parking can get extremely difficult to locate. Arrive early, or take public transportation to arrive safely.
25th Annual (and FINAL) Arroyo Arts Collective Discovery Tour
9:30 am – 5:00 pm, November 19
Southwest Museum, Mount Washington
http://www.arroyoartscollective.org/
This Sunday, check out homes and studios of artists and craftspeople around Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and surrounding areas. This free self-guided tour allows access to art purchasing, building tours, and more. While strolling, check out some of the great places to grab a bite or sip, such as Fusion Burgers, Donut Friend, The Oinkster, and more.
40th Pasadena Doo Dah Parade
11:00 am – 2:00 pm, November 19
Colorado Blvd, East Pasadena
http://pasadenadoodahparade.info/
The weird and wacky get their own parade this Sunday afternoon in Pasadena. Register on the website to secure a spot along the parade route to watch, free for all ages.
2017 Miracle on Main Street – Tree Lighting
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, November 19
Main Street, Downtown Huntington Beach
http://www.hbdowntown.com/
Free to attend for all ages, a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony will take place in Downtown Huntington Beach this Sunday afternoon, as well as a plethora of other festive events.
A Punk, A Camera, and An Empty Stomach 