The year’s shortest month is still packed with events. Here are some of things going on in Southern California:
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.com
Laguna Beach Music Festival
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. 8-12
Where: Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach
Information: philharmonicsociety.org/LBMF
Chocolate Decadence and Pechanga Wine Festival
Chocolate and wine pair nicely during the ninth annual events at Pechanga Resort & Casino. For Chocolate Decadence, from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 10, more than 30 wine varietals are partnered with chocolate and other sweet desserts. The next day, from 1-5 p.m., the wine festival uncorks selections from the Temecula Valley, Central California, Napa/Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest and international producers.
When: Feb. 10-11
Where: Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Information: 877-711-2946; pechanga.com/entertainment
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Launched 72 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. 17-26
Where: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Highway 111, Indio
Information: datefest.org
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 16-story, 450-foot ramp and a 70-foot jump set up in the Coliseum. Featured performers include Major Lazer, Flume, Zhu, Chromeo, Atmosphere, YG and TV on the Radio.
When: Feb. 18-19
Where: Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
Information: 323-651-4300; air-style.com
ScotsFestival & 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. 18-19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
Information: queenmary.com/events/scotsfestival
African-American Festival
The rich diversity of the African and African-American cultures is celebrated during the 14th annual event, which features arts and crafts, ethnic food and live entertainment including Mardi Gras second-line dancers; hip-hop, break and tap dancers; jazz musicians; interactive drum circles; West African dancers; and storytellers.
When: Feb. 25-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
Information: 562-590-3100; aquariumofpacific.org
Quinceanera Expo
Event is billed as the biggest Quinceanera show in the United States.
When: Feb. 26
Where: Fairplex, 1101 McKinley Ave., Pomona
Information: 714-900-9816; quinceanerasmagazine.com/expos
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