Make a Splash at These Joyful March Events in California
Whale sightings, desert art and more…
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CategoryArts + Culture, Events
Mardi Gras Parade and Street Fair
March 1
Nevada City has been known to throw a party, and its version of Fat Tuesday is no exception. People come just for this colorful annual event that lights up the streets with bright costumes, beads and a sense of playfulness. Come early for lunch and shopping. The Street Fair on N. Pine Street will be open from 12pm-4pm, you can find accessories for your perfect costume, shop hand-made gifts, eco-vendors, masks, food, drinks, and more. Parade starts at 2 p.m.
Dana Point Festival of the Whales
March 7-9
This festival pays homage to the majestic whales that grace Dana Point’s shores each year during their migratory journey. Picture a vibrant tapestry of marine-themed activities, educational exhibits, and family-friendly entertainment that captures the essence of our deep-sea neighbors.
Desert X
March 8-May 11
Curated by Artistic Director Neville Wakefield and co-curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas, Desert X 2025 brings together 11 international artists for an exhibition of art, architecture, sculpture and more set throughout the desert landscape of the Coachella Valley.
Oakland Restaurant Week
March 20-30
Don’t miss this 10-day feast of global flavors in one of America’s top food destinations. Favorite foodie hot spots include Jack London Square and Temescal to Uptown and Fruitvale, to name a few, making Oakland Restaurant Week a perfect BARTable event.
California Artisan Cheese Festival
March 21-23
Get your ticket for three days of cheese bliss in Santa Rosa. This weekend of all things cheese is filled with cheese tastings and pairings, farm and producer tours, a cheese crawl, and the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace. 5% of the festival’s net proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen in support Southern California wildfire relief.
A Major Charles White Retrospective Visits the City That Cumulated His Prolific Art Career
The exhibit is on view at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art through June 9.
One Man’s Journey From Los Angeles to Tijuana in a Kayak
When Andrew Szabo, a 46-year-old Manhattan Beach entrepreneur, told his wife that his midlife crisis involved the purchase of an ocean kayak and the desire to paddle from MB to Tijuana, her reaction was simple: “Have a good trip, and make sure your life insurance premiums are paid.” What followed were three months of intense preparations, a life-changing journey and becoming part of the global battle to raise awareness for tuna overfishing.
At the Table with James Ontiveros
Breaking bread and pulling corks with cool people who epitomize what it means to be Californian.
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