ARIZONA Cactus League Spring Training When, where: Wednesday to April 2; 11 stadiums in the state. Highlights: Fourteen MLB teams, including the Dodgers and Angels, play more than 240 games during spring training. Cost: Tickets start at $6. Info:www.cactusleague.com NORTH LAKE ...
ARIZONA
Cactus League
When, where: Wednesday to April 2; 11 stadiums in the state.
Highlights: Fourteen MLB teams, including the Dodgers and Angels, play more than 240 games during spring training.
Cost: Tickets start at $6.
Info:www.cactusleague.com
NORTH LAKE TAHOE
SnowFest
When, where: Friday to March 8, various venues.
Highlights: The 28th annual celebration includes fireworks, the Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge, a science expo, the 19th Annual Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, a luau, human bowling, a doggy snow-agility course and a poker tournament.
Cost: Most events are free.
Info: (530) 583-7167, www.tahoesnowfestival.com
PRINCETON BY THE SEA, CALIF.
Harbor Nights Car Show
When, where: March 5, Pillar
Highlights: A car and motorcycle show featuring vintage vehicles, fancy choppers and hot rods.
Cost: Free.
Info: (650) 868-2383, www.hmbchamber.com
CALISTOGA, CALIF.
Mustard, Mud & Music Festival
When, where: March 7 to 8, various venues in downtown Calistoga.
Highlights: Live jazz, wine tastings, a mustard-themed art show and mustard-enhanced meals at local restaurants.
Cost: Jazz Packs cost $20 a day and include a souvenir glass and three tasting tickets; a weekend pass costs $35 and includes a souvenir glass, six tasting tickets and two-day admission. Additional tasting tickets $2 each.
Info: (707) 942-6333, www.calistogavisitors.com
BAY AREA
San Francisco International Asian American Film FestivalWhen, where: March 12 to 22, venues throughout San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose.
Highlights: The 27th annual event is the nation's largest showcase for new Asian films. Some 120 features and documentaries will be screened, including "Tokyo Sonata," directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who will be honored with a retrospective.
Cost: Advance tickets for screenings $10, purchased at the festival $11 ($9 for students and seniors). Opening-night screening and gala reception, $55; closing-night screening and party, $35. Panel talks $8. Specially priced packages are available.
Info: (415) 865-1588, www.festival.asianamericanmedia.org/2009
