Category: Weekend

Oct 24: Encinitas, Moonlight Beach Fest

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Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 10am to 5pm for an amazing day at the cove on the sand with family and friends at Moonlight Beach Fest.

 Festivities will include:

  • Surfing Madonna Oceans Project 5k/10k/10 mile/1k Run-Walk
  • Science of Surf and Skate – Open your eyes to the role that the physical and life sciences play in the activities we love.  Plenty of interactive “labs” to check out.  You’ll be blown away!
  • Waterman Lifestyle expo – It’s all about the Waterman lifestyle.  Check out cool exhibits and visit with Encinitas Lifeguards, San Diego County Sheriffs and other agencies who keep our area beaches safe.  A special feature will be the landing and takeoff of the County’s ASTRIA helicopter.
  • Sandcastle arena and live art – because who doesn’t want to take a selfie with the Surfing Madonna?
  • Moonlight Beach Lounge & Overlook we transform the overlook into the ultimate kick-back and relax experience with comfy furniture, art, music and more.
  • Just-For-Kids Zone – free arts and crafts just for kids!
  • Live local musicians with headliner to be announced!
  • Local food- Moonlight Beach Deli and Dogs, Cafe Ipe, Food Trucks and more!

Call 760-633-2760 or email nbuck@encinitasca.gov for more event information.

The event will be held at Moonlight State Beach- 400 B Street, Encinitas, CA 92024

Have questions about Moonlight Beach Fest? Contact Nick Buck

Oct 10: Pasadena, Love for All

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Save the Date!
Saturday, October 10, 2015
All Hands & Hearts are Needed to Celebrate Love for All!


Join Us as We Celebrate All Marriages in the United Methodist Church
& Build an Altar for All Art Installation

11 am   Altar of Love for All Creation (details below)
12 pm Marriage Vows Renewal Ceremony 
Invite family, friends and community!

11:30am-2.30pm  Food truck nibbles available for purchase
Food truck details coming soon! 



Three Locations!

500 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

1515 Fredricks Street, San Luis Obispo

1561 Thomas Ave, San Diego 




Ways to Participate in the Ceremony:
  • Same gender couples are invited to have their marriage blessed in the Vows Renewal Ceremony in the sanctuary
  • All Reconciling United Methodist clergy are invited to participate in leading the Vows Renewal Ceremony
  • All beloved children of God are invited to stand with couples and clergy together as we raise our voice, saying “Love stands for all” in the United Methodist Church

Ways to Participate in Creating the Altar for All:
  • Same Gender Couples are invited to bring a symbol of their love and covenantal relationship 
  • Friends & Families are invited to bring items to honor their GLBTQ loved ones, past and present 
  • Churches that welcome same gender weddings are invited to bring a candle in their favorite rainbow color!
Items to bring: candles, small keepsakes, photographs, flowers, small objects of importance to you or loved ones.

 
More information? 
Contact Melinda Dodge – MDodge@LosAltosUMC.org
Cooperatively hosted by the California-Pacific chapters of
Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) & Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN)

Download a shareable flyer here!  FRONT  BACK

Have questions about Love for All? Contact Cal-Pac Chapters of Methodist Federation for Social Action & Reconciling Ministries Network

Oct 4: Pasadena, Rock 4 Pef

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ROCK 4 PEF – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 @Farnsworth Park

Join your friends, neighbors, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation at the second annual Rock 4 PEF Music Festival in support of music education in our public schools!

FEATURING:  Jacob Davich & Taylor Mathews
LOOK FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT SOON OF OUR SPECIAL SURPRISE ARTIST!
Last year our special surprise was an acoustic performance by Brian & Nikki from Silversun Pickups.
Don’t wait to get your tickets for this year’s show.

Food trucks and a beer garden! 

VIP ticket holders will have seating in the first few rows and admission to the concert pre-party  in the park’s historic building overlooking the Ampitheater stage– where you will enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and other amenities.

Plus, we will be introducing the winner of the area-wide teen Rock 4 PEF Battle of the Bands…fresh from the Battle of the Bands live competition.

Tickets:  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock4-pef-benefit-concert-2015-tickets-17928396316?aff=es2Please, print out and bring your ticket to the door for check-in. No  tickets will be sold at the door.

Parking:
Parking in both Farnswoth Park parking lots or street parking.

No Refunds.  Rain or Shine.

Have questions about Rock4 PEF Benefit Concert 2015? Contact Pasadena Educational Foundation

Oct 31: Santa Monica, Pet Expo

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Santa Monica Pet Expo & Pet adoption is a FREE and exciting day-long festival for the entire family – dogs/cats and their owners, dog lovers -, friends and visitors from town and surrounding areas, featuring: Vendors/Exhibitors, Sponsors, Pet Adoption and Rescue Organizations, Dog Trainers, Groomers and more.

World’s largest animal fare by the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica & Venice Beach, where our four legs loved ones are honored, celebrated and treated as well as they deserve.
Join us for a Pet Parade (registration required) and multiple festivities at the Santa Monica Beach Beach Parking Lot 1N.

Visit our webpage at www.smpetexpo.org.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/PetExpo
ExhibitorVendor Registration at www.smpetexpo.org/exhibitors.html.
Food Truck Request: Contact us at www.smpetexpo.org/contact_us.html
Sponsor Request at www.smpetexpo.org/sponsor.html.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is plenty Parking Space at the Expo: on site, on the Pier and all around the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Beach

What can/can’t I bring to the event?
Bring your Pet for a Pet Parade (Registration required). Please keep your pet on a leash !

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please send us an email at info@smpetexpo.org

Nov 6-7: San Diego, Guild Fest

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Join us for the 13th Annual San Diego Brewers Guild Fesitval at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego.  This two day event is the official kickoff of San Diego Beer Week.  Enjoy samples from more than 50 breweries located in San Diego County!

The event raises funds for local charities and the San Diego Brewers Guild.

VIP Brewer Takeover: Friday (Nov. 6) from 6-9 PM
Rub elbows with some of San Diego’s award-winning brewers and see why San Diego beer is taking over palates everywhere.  This exclusive event will showcase San Diego’s finest, rare and specialty beers from local breweries, including offerings brewed just for the event.  All-inclusive ticket includes unlimited beer sampled offered throughout the evening coupled with unlimited food samples from local craft beer friendly restaurants.

San Diego Brewers Guild Festival: Saturday (Nov. 7) from 2-5 PM
Enjoy the Guild Festival with a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited beer samples.  The event showcases San Diego County’s finiest craft breweries!  Attend Beer College with 30 minute sessions from San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies Business of Craft Beer program and UC San Diego Extension Brewery Certificiate program.  Food will be available for sale from local, craft beer friendly restaurants and food trucks.  And to top it all off, musical entertainment will be provided by some of San Diego’s most talented musicans.

Premier Access (Saturday Only)
Want to get in early and beat the crowd?  Then pick up a Permier Access Pass and enter the festival 1 HOUR early at 1 PM!

Two Day Pass
The Best way to start off SD Beer Week is with a Two Day Pass, so you can enjoy the festivities on BOTH Friday and Saturday at a discount!  For $100:

  • (1) ticket for Friday night’s ‘VIP Brewer Takeover’ (6-9 PM)
  • (1) Premier Access pass for Saturday’s Guild Festival (1-5 PM) [$130 value!)


 Transportation
Santa Fe Depot – 6 minute walk from Port Pavilion at the Broadway Pier


Age Restrictions
This is a 21 and over event.  You must be 21+ years old with a valid photo ID to attend, no exceptions.
Smoking Prohibited
Smoking is prohibited on the Broadway Pier.

 Pets
No animals allowed, except for service animals.  Fraudulently misrepresenting service animals is a misdemeanor – CPC 365.7(a).

 Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

  • Outside alcohol
  • Bottles
  • Cans
  • Outside food/beverages
  • Weapons (i.e. knives, pepper spray, stun-guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc.)
  • Illegal drugs
  • Chemicals
  • Fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.
  • Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc.
  • Other items as determined by facility management.

Event management reserves the right to handle each occurence on a case to case basis.
Depending on the item, the guest may either be asked to remove the item from the facility or dispose of the item, or may be ejected from the facility.
All bags, jackets, and guests are subject to search upon entering the event.  Items which have varying policies include: cameras, video/audio recording equipment, and signs/flags/banners/posters.

 Designated Driver (Non-Drinker)
Non-drinker means non-drinker.  In accordance with our ABC license, anyone found consuming alcohol (any amount) without proper wristband will be escorted off the premises immediately.

 Intoxicated Guests
All guests of the 13th Annual San Diego Brewers Guild Festival are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe, responsible means of transportation before leaving the festival.
Any guest who is intoxicated before entering the event may be denied entry to the festival.
Any guest found intoxicated within the event and/or causing a disturbance, as determined by management, will be asked to leave the facility without refund and may be subject to further consequences.
Refund Policy
All eligible refunds are provided according to your original form of payment.  Refunds for tickets purchased with credit cards will be credited to the same credit card.  We will process an eligible refund to the original credit/debit card within 5-7 business days from the date we receive your request, depending on your bank.  Requests for refunds must be submitted at least 72 hours before the event; if fewer than 72 hours then not eligible for refund.

 Contact: info@sandiegobrewersguild.org

Nov 7: Temecula, French Valley Wings and WIne

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This is the Inaugural 2015 Wine & Brew Festival at the French Valley Air Show which takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2015. This is the first air show of its kind in the Temecula Valley region of Riverside County. This is a FREE* community event held at the French Valley Airport. Be treated to aircraft aerobatics, live entertainment, and a wide selection of food/beverage options, merchandise and recreational activities for all ages. All of the acts, as they are confirmed, will be posted on the French Valley Airshow website http://www.FVairshow.com.

In addition to the FREE Air Show, spectators can attend the Wine & Brew Festival* sampling some of Inland Southern California’s premiere wine and craft brews. In addition to the samplings, attendees will have the opportunity to taste the delights of gourmet food trucks and rock-out to live music.

Ticket information: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-craft-brew-festival-at-the-french-valley-air-show-tickets-16226086662?aff=es2
 *Paid Admission Required for Wine & Brew Festival ONLY – The Air Show is a FREE community event

Sept 27: The BIG Squeeze & Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience

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7th Annual OC Accordion Festival-The BIG Squeeze & Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience

Orange County Market Place

Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PDT)

Ticket information: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-oc-accordion-festival-the-big-squeeze-samuel-adams-octoberfest-experience-tickets-12845391913?aff=es2

“Brews & Bellows”
THE BIG SQUEEZE  7th Annual O.C. Accordion Festival
Featuring the 2nd Annual Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience

Orange County Market Place
 OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Sunday, September 27, 2015 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stage entertainment included in OC Market Place admission of $2.

Beer tasting requires additional fee.

MAIN CONCERT STAGE
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Ploughboys (Celtic)
Noon to 12:45 p.m. Bonne Musique Zydeco (Cajun/Zydeco)
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Los Fabulocos (Tex Mex)
 2:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doo Wah Riders

HEADLINE (Country) SAMUEL ADAMS BEER TENT
10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Jim Gilman und Der Burgermeisters
 11:30 a.m. to Noon. Jim Gilman und Der Burgermeisters
12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Jim Gilman (The Squeezinator)
 2:15 p.m. Women and Men’s Stein Hoisting Contest

 BORSINI STAGE
11 a.m. How to do a One Man Band with an Accordion Noon & 1 p.m. Gail Campanella
12:30 p.m. Accordion Building Secrets
1:30 p.m. The Scoop on Accordion Appraisals
2 p.m. & 3 p.m Lou Fanucchi
2:30 p.m. Jeffrey Iaconno
3:30 p.m. Open Jam Borsini booth adjacent to stage.

Free appraisals all day. Bring your accordion for a FREE professional appraisal.

2nd Annual Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience

 $35: ADVANCE through Eventbrite includes Festival/Market Place admission ,
Four- 12 oz beers, Gaslamp Popcorn, giant pretzel and food truck option: Chili Cheese Curly Fries from Baby’s Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Grilled Cheese Truck or a Bratzilla from Dogzilla)

For advance purchase go to “Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience & The Big Squeeze “ at http://www.Eventbrite.com

$ 45 at the event (does not include admission)
 All day beer tasting offering seasonal limited release beers from Samuel Adams including: Samuel Adams Octoberfest Brew Samuel Adams Rebel IPA Pigs in a Blanket (Smoked Rye) Oaked Dunkelweizen Rebel Rouser (Double IPA) Potbelly Porter Downtime Pilsner Norse Sahti Rebel Rider Longshot Dark Night The Sphinx & many more! Also offering local favorite’s from Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles!

The Samuel Adams Stein-Hoisting Competition (Men and Women’s Divisions) Win Samuel Adams Merchandise including glass stein and a Beach Cruiser Bike!

Oct 17: Taste of Mexico

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5th Annual Taste of Mexico Food Festival & Mercado 2015
The Taste Of Mexico Association
Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PDT) Los Angeles, CA

For tickets visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-taste-of-mexico-food-festival-mercado-2015-tickets-17176822338?aff=es2

 

OUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S TOP MEXICAN RESTAURANTS & CHEFS!
ONE TICKET PRICE= ALL YOU CAN EAT + DRINK 

  • Sample gourmet dishes from restaurants, chefs, food trucks and more!
  • Sip handcrafted cocktails from top tequila and mezcal mixioligists, agua fresca, Mexican beer and more!
  • Access to our Taste of Mexico Mercado, a one day market showcasing Los Angeles’ finest local, artisanal edibles, home goods and apparel. 
  • Live entertainment by LA’s most acclaimed cumbia, mariachi and contemporary artists!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE ON EVENTBRITE! 
VIP HOUR EARLY ADMISSION  6-7:00pm | $85

  • VIP entry: dedicated entrance, early tastings, beat the crowds!
  • VIP gift bag 
  • Collectible signed poster by acclaimed Artist Ernesto Yerena
GENERAL ADMISSION 7-11:00pm | $85
 

As The Taste of Mexico Association grew, so did our celebration. We held our SOLD OUT 4th Annual Food & Culture Festival in the beautiful courtyard of downtown’s LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, LA’s dedicated museum to Mexican American history and culture. Taste of Mexico partnered with 31 corporate sponsors and welcomed over 5,500 attendees to a SOLD-OUT event to the city’s premier celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture. The event was officially inaugurated by the the Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles, Carlos Sada. Patrons enjoyed unlimted tastings from 30 of LA’s top Mexican restaurants, ultra-premium tequila and mezcal, Montejo beer, Baja California wines, and premium cocktails, while enjoying live musical performances by Apoco No! (of Chicano Batman & Viento Callejero). 
This 2015 is no different. We have extended the layout of our 5th annual celebration into the new adjacent Metro Explanade to expand our evening celebration and the debut of our Taste of Mexico Mercado, a one day market showcasing Los Angeles’ finest local, artisanal edibles, home goods and apparel. The Taste of Mexico Mercado will take place as part of the Taste of Mexico festival and will be located on the new Metro Explanade adjacent to the venue. 

5th Annual Taste of Mexico Food Festival & Mercado 2015: DINNER, MUSIC AND COCKTAILS (*21 and over)

All tickets include unlimited food tastings from all participating restaurants and participating sponsors.

Access to all-you-can-drink in our Tequila Bar, Mezcaleria, Michelada Beer Gardens and The Taste of Mexico Mercado, where you will be able to shop and support local artists. 
Live Entertainment, Mariachi, Jarocho Performances, Photo Booth, Craft Mezcal and Tequila cocktails 

Get your tickets early, we sell out every year.  See you there!

Oct 10: Beer Art and Music Festival

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BEER ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL
18th Street Arts Center – Santa Monica, CA
Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT)

For tickets : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-art-music-festival-tickets-15854264532?aff=es2

Mark your calendars because Los Angeles’ most art-full craft beer event is back again on October 10, 2015! 18th Street Arts Center’s signature benefit event, BAM Fest (Beer Art & Music Festival) is better than ever with more of what you love. The renowned Westside craft beer festival is prized for its trifecta of all things fun–a celebration of contemporary art, music, and California’s finest craft beers.

40+ craft breweries, 3 bands, contemporary art installations, open artist studios, artist vendors, wineries, and gourmet food trucks make up this one-of-a-kind event. All proceeds benefit 18th Street Arts Center, Southern California’s leading residency program for prominent artists from around the world.

Your ticket gets you a BAM Fest tasting glass with unlimited sampling, 4 hours of live music, exploration of artist studios and galleries, and the delight of drinking some of the best craft beers around–all while supporting an important non-profit organization. It’s a party with a purpose!

Not sure what all the hype is about? Check out the video (and more) from 2014 here: http://18thstreet.org/bam
 


PARTICIPATING BREWERIES (so far!):
 
101 Cider House
Anchor Brewery
Angry Orchard
Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits
Bell’s Brewery
Boomtown Brewery
Bravery Brewing
Deschutes Brewery
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
El Segundo Brewing Company
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
Firestone Walker Brewing Co
Golden Road Brewing
HopSaint Brewing Company
Kinetic Brewing Company
King Harbor Brewing Company
Ladyface Ale Companie
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Monkish Brewing Co
North Coast Brewing
Phantom Carriage
REV Brewing Co.
Samuel Adams
Santa Monica Brew Works
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Smog City Brewing
Sonoma Cider
Strand Brewing Co.
The Dudes’ Brewing Company
Three Weavers Brewing Company
Traveler Beer Co
Wolf Creek Brewery



All proceeds benefit 18th Street Arts Center, Southern California’s leading artist residency who values art-making as an essential component of a vibrant, just, and healthy society.
 
Event produced by Nicole Gordillo Schimpf of Tap & Cheer Events.

Have questions about BEER ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL? Contact 18th Street Arts Center

Oct 11: Brentwood Art Festival

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The Brentwood Art Festival is BACK!
Held in the Spring and Fall each year of the beautifully tree lined San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood, the Brentwood Art Festival is thrilled to be returning on Sunday, October 11, 2015.  The show features fine art and crafts, kids activities, top notch LA food trucks, and live entertainment. The Festival is held from 10am-5pm between Saltair and Barrington on San Vicente Blvd. With 10,000 visitors at the April show, the Fall Brentwood Art Festival is sure to be even bigger and better! 
We’ve already booked some fantastic Food Trucks- more to come as we get closer to the Festival! All food and beverage require purchase from respective vendor. 
Baby’s Badass Burgers
Baby’s Badass Burgers specializes in  delicious 1/2 pound gourmet burgers, and has been at the forefront of the LA food truck scene since our inception in 2009. With almost 13,000 twitter followers, winners of several food contests (Travel Channel’s “Food Wars”, Cooking Channel’s “Eat Street”) and multiple television appearances (HBO’s “Entourage”, CBS’ “The Defenders”, ABC’s “Shark Tank”), it’s apparent why Baby’s is a leader in the food truck industry.  We also are featured in the movie, CHEF, starring Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau. Last year we struck a deal with Joe Bastianich of Master Chef and we are now partners. Can’t wait until the Festival to grab a burger? You can find them on Twitter for locations: @BabysBBS
Deli DoctorThe Deli Doctor gourmet food truck offers a wide variety of New York style deli standards including sandwiches, wraps and burgers.  Our daily menu  includes our popular signature family recipe brisket as well as the deli essentials – melts, grilled cheese, pastrami, reuben and rachel sandwiches, only using the finest ingredients. With several years of experience in the food service industry The Doctor is an expert in serving the most tastiest comfort food classics.
The Greasy WeinerThe Greasy Wiener cruises the streets of Los Angeles serving up New Jersey style wieners with west coast flavor. Adam “Iggy” Dragotta has created his own homemade recipe with C.I.A.chef Eric Maczko to ensure they bring to you the best wiener (frankfurter) to ever hit the market!You have to visit The Greasy Wiener truck to fully enjoy the experience. 
Mandoline Grill
Owner Mong Skillman grew up eating traditional bánh mì sandwiches and bowls of bún thịt nướng, both as a daughter and regular customer at her mother’s Vietnamese restaurant in Honolulu’s Chinatown. Believing that her mother’s cuisine was far too flavorful to be kept an island secret, she left her day job in LA in 2007, and returned to Hawaii to study in her mother’s kitchen, determined to bring her family’s light, bright and savory dishes to the masses.In the fall of 2009, Mandoline Grill launched at the Verdugo Bar in Glassell Park. For these first few months, Mong supplied her own fryers, toaster oven, and coolers, basically throwing a backyard cookout at the beloved Eastside bar. As support grew, Mong started riding shotgun and working shifts on the Dosa Truck, just to get a hang of the food truck life before hitting the streets in her own truck this past February 2010. Now Mong has the privilege of introducing her mother’s inspirational flavors to LA (and beyond!) as she drives the Mandoline Grill truck from Orange County to Echo Park to Santa Monica, offering fresh, crisp vegan and carnivore-friendly bánh mì sandwiches, and of course, her mother’s famous bún thịt nướng noodle bowls.
You can find the Mandoline Grill Truck on Twitter here! @MandolineGrill