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Southern California – Orange County Register. Featuring something for everyone – whether you’re into art, beer and wine, cars, food, movies, music, sports or something else – here’s our annual month- by- month guide to some of the best experiences coming in the year ahead. JUMP TO: JANUARY . Screenings focus on world cinema and the festival regularly showcases all of the pictures under consideration for the foreign- language film Oscar.

Related events include the Palm Springs International Film Awards gala on Jan. Directors to Watch on Jan. This year’s honorees include Casey Affleck, Annette Bening, Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman and Natalie Portman. When: Jan. 5- 1. 6Where: Annenberg Theater, Camelot Theatres, Mary Pickford Theater and other Palm Springs locations. Information: psfilmfest. Oshogatsu Family Festival. Ring in the Year of the Rooster with New Year- themed performances and crafts.

Featured activities include demonstrations of the ancient art of candy sculpting, sample bowls of lucky zaru soba for kids, a performance by Los Angeles- based TAIKOPROJECT, and a mochitsuki (rice pounding) demonstration. When: Jan. 8, 1. 1 a. Where: Japanese American National Museum, 1. North Central Avenue, Los Angeles. Information: janm.

Off Center Festival. Featuring creative, contemporary and sometimes controversial artists and shows, the annual festival at Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Keith A. Wallace in “Bitter Game,” Mariachi Flor de Toloache, Marga Gomez in “Latin Standards,” Belarus Free Theatre in “Time of Women,” Choir! Where: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 6. Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: scfta.

OFFCENTERAsian- American Expo. Founded in 1. 98. Asian- themed event in the country and has more than 1,0. Be sure to look for Anime Impulse, a project that fuses Anime and Video games. Also, there are eight performance stations and three food courts. When: Jan. 1. 4- 1.

Where: Fairplex, 1. W. Mc. Kinley Ave., Pomona. Information: asianamericanexpo. Winter Wine Classic. Masters of winemaking from the likes of Ahnfeldt, Beckmen Vineyards, Tablas Creek and many others will be pouring nearly 1. California selections that will be paired with gourmet bites prepared by chefs from several top Santa Barbara restaurants during this fifth annual event.

When: Jan 2. 1Where: The Fess Parker Double. Tree Resort, 6. 33 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Information: californiawinefestival. Lunar New Year Festival.

Ring in the Chinese New Year with a giant celebration that includes entertainment, food and family activities to enjoy along seven blocks in downtown Monterey Park. Traditional lion and dragon dancers, lots of vendors and a large carnival family fun zone are also among the highlights. When: Jan. 2. 1- 2. Where: Along Garvey Avenue, from Ramona to Alhambra avenues, Monterey Park. Information: montereypark.

Tet Festival. The Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California presents its 3. Attractions include the Miss Vietnam of Southern California Pageant, music and dance performances, food vendors and games. When: Jan. 2. 7, 4- 1. Jan. 2. 8, 1. 1 a. Jan. 2. 9, 1. 1 a. Where: OC Fair & Event Center, 8. Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Information: tetfestival. Anime Los Angeles.

Fans of Japanese animation and pop culture will be congregating at the three- day convention, which generally sells out. When: Jan. 2. 7- 2. Where: Ontario Convention Center, 2.

E. Convention Center Way; Radisson Ontario Airport, 2. E. Holt Blvd. Information: animelosangeles.

Asian Pacific Lunar New Year Festival. Traditional Asian music, taiko drums, dance performances, art displays, martial arts demonstrations and Asian cultural displays highlight the annual lunar festival, which opens with a parade of nations at 1. In the evening, the closing ceremony includes a fireworks display ringing in the Lunar New Year. When: Jan. 2. 8Where: Downtown Riverside. Information: lunarfestriverside. San Gabriel Lunar New Year Festival. San Gabriel Lunar New Year celebration combines the traditional and modern with 3.

When: Jan. Mission Drive, San Gabriel. Information: sglunarnewyear. Festival of Human Abilities. The 1. 3th annual showcase of the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities, including a wheelchair dance, live music, choirs, art and scuba- diving demonstrations, interactive workshops and other performances by people with disabilities. Sign language interpreters will be available during major shows, and an audio tour will be available for those who are blind. When: Jan 2. 8- 2. Where: Aquarium of the Pacific, 1.

Aquarium Way, Long Beach. Information: 5. 62- 5. FEBRUARY Surf City Marathon. Thouands of runners and their supporters will turn out for the full marathon, a half marathon and a wheelchair race early on Super Bowl Sunday. Attractions include an Active Lifestyle Expo and a beer garden. When: Feb. 5. Where: Downtown Huntington Beach.

Information: runsurfcity. Laguna Beach Music Festival. Bushwick (2017) Full Movie more.

Savor exceptional classical and contemporary music in an intimate setting during this multi- day immersion in great music at Laguna Playhouse. The series features acclaimed cellist Johannes Moser as festival artistic director, in collaboration with the Calder Quartet and other artists. When: Feb. 8- 1. 2Where: Laguna Playhouse, 6. Laguna Canyon Rd.

Laguna Beach. Information: philharmonicsociety. LBMFChocolate Decadence and Pechanga Wine Festival. Chocolate and wine pair nicely during the ninth annual events at Pechanga Resort & Casino. For Chocolate Decadence, from 7- 1. The next day, from 1- 5 p. Temecula Valley, Central California, Napa/Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest and international producers. When: Feb. 1. 0- 1.

Where: Pechanga Resort & Casino, 4. Pechanga Parkway, Temecula.

Information: 8. 77- 7. Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival.

Launched 7. 2 years ago to celebrate the date harvest, the event offers diversions for every member of the family, including carnival rides, midway games, monster truck and motocross shows, camel and ostrich races, and an Arabian Nights Musical Pageant. When: Feb. 1. 7- 2. Where: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 8.

Highway 1. 11, Indio. Information: datefest. Air + Style. Action sports, live music, fashion, art, lifestyle trends and food combine during a two- day event staged by Shaun White Enterprises and hosted by the Olympic gold medalist. Competitors will be tackling a 1. Coliseum. Featured performers include Major Lazer, Flume, Zhu, Chromeo, Atmosphere, YG and TV on the Radio. When: Feb. 1. 8- 1.

Where: Exposition Park, 7. Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Information: 3. 23- 6. Scots. Festival & International Highland Games. Scotland’s rich culture and history will be on display during a weekend of professional and amateur athletic competitions, entertainment and cuisine. Kaylee Finnegan, a world champion Scottish Highland dancer, will be among the performers. When: Feb. 1. 8- 1.

Where: Queen Mary, 1. Queens Highway, Long Beach. Information: queenmary. African- American Festival. The rich diversity of the African and African- American cultures is celebrated during the 1. Mardi Gras second- line dancers; hip- hop, break and tap dancers; jazz musicians; interactive drum circles; West African dancers; and storytellers. When: Feb. 2. 5- 2.

Where: Aquarium of the Pacific, 1. Aquarium Way, Long Beach. Information: 5. 62- 5. Quinceanera Expo. Event is billed as the biggest Quinceanera show in the United States. When: Feb. 2. 6Where: Fairplex, 1. Mc. Kinley Ave., Pomona.

Information: 7. 14- 9. MARCH Self Help Fest. With more than 1. A Day to Remember, Underoath, The Wonder Years, The Story So Far and August Burns Red – it promises to be a day packed with music. VIP packages include a meet and greet with some of the bands. When: March date TBAWhere: National Orange Show Events Center, 6. S. E St., San Bernardino.

Information: selfhelpfest. Dana Point Festival of Whales. With dozens of California gray whales passing by Dana Point each day during this time of year, it’s a perfect time to celebrate their annual 1.

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