In the climax of the Ivy League season, Yale Bulldogs host Harvard Crimson at Yale Bowl in New Haven, resuming a deep-rooted rivalry that dates back to 1875. 'The Game' still attracts hoards…

A crowning glory of the jazz calendar, the San Francisco Jazz Festival brings international artists to the city's great venues. New commissions, the unique "Jazz on Film" presentations, family…

Taking place every November since the late 1960s, the Tecate Score Baja 1000 Desert Race attracts diehard international competitors to Ensenada in Mexico. Four-wheel vehicles, quad bikes and…

The Mountain Mandarin Festival at the Gold County Fairgrounds in Auburn celebrates the first harvest of the seasonal fruit. Growers from all over California show off their crops and dancing…

Enjoy a range of high quality Latino films from Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Central America, South America and the US, at the annual Latino Film Festival. The event is held at various venues…

From coin drops to flares, the annual San Francisco Hip Hop Dance Festival showcases the most innovative hip-hop dance companies based in and outside the States. The festival is held over…

PIER 39 Holiday Tree Lighting is a multicultural celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa day. A great family outing, the event culminates in the lighting of a 65-foot tree with hundreds…

One of the world's finest orchestras, the Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, comes to Los Angeles for a two-night engagement. Monday features music by Brahms, while on Tuesday…

Kick-start your metabolism for the holiday season with Dana Point's annual Turkey Trot. The trot, which includes a 5K and 10K and features a kids' race, takes in the beautiful beaches…

Brought to you by Massive Selector, this club night features some of the finest hip-hop, original breaks, reggae dancehall and funky house from resident DJs the Unsung Heroes (PantyROBber…

Santa makes a pit stop at Pasadena's One Colorado Courtyard to help light a 35-foot tree during the One Colorado Tree Lighting Ceremony. Spectators can enjoy holiday sing-a-longs and the…

Thanksgiving weekend in Palm Springs welcomes the annual Gay and Lesbian Tennis Association Palm Springs Open tennis tournament, The tournament is held at the Riviera Resort and includes four…

Some like theirs "white with no sugar", others prefer herbal varieties; but tea is one of the most consumed beverages. This exhibition at the Fowler Museum uses a wealth of material to explore…

Multi-string guitar maestro Charlie Hunter plays at Winstons Beach Club in San Diego. Expect material from his most recent album, Baboon Strength, released last year.

The Tree of Hope is a gift from the LGBT community to California. Lit every year during a ceremony at San Francisco's City Hall, it features thousands of origami cranes symbolising heartfelt…

Don't expect to remain stationary for long when you visit Re-cycle - this is high-energy clubbing to what's billed as "great dance music spun by the professionals."

Multi-string guitar maestro Charlie Hunter plays at the Mint in Los Angeles. Expect material from his most recent album, Baboon Strength, released last year.

More than 5000 runners take part in Sacramento's California International Marathon every year. The race begins at the Folsom Dam, passes through outlying communities and finishes at the…

Colombian artist Fernando Botero is known for his unique voluminous forms and sensuous figures. With a display of over 100 paintings, sculptures and drawings, dating from the 1950s to the…

The annual Harvest Festival Original Arts & Craft Show returns to Los Angeles County Fairplex in Pomona. The show offers a wide range of arts and crafts, from jewellery and pottery to painted…