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SUMMARY:The Carlsbad Flower Fields
DESCRIPTION:The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad\, California\, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year. This annual burst of color is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-carlsbad-flower-fields/
LOCATION:The Flower Fields\, 5704 Paseo del Norte\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92008
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:In our continued work to create spaces for expression\, engagement\, and empowerment\, Visual Communications is proud to present the 41st edition of the VC Film Fest / Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival from May 1 to May 7\, 2025. The Festival will feature a robust lineup of in-person programming\, along with virtual programming for our audiences at home in Southern California and beyond. \nSince 1983\, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival has presented over 5\,000 films\, videos\, and digital mediaworks by Asian & Pacific Islander artists\, and features seminars\, panels\, in-person guest appearances\, and filmmaker awards. The Film Festival continues to be the largest festival of its kind in Southern California and is the premier showcase for the best and brightest of Asian Pacific cinema. \nThe VC Film Festival is a proud Academy Award®-qualifying film festival for Short Film Awards. Recipient(s) of the Film Festival’s Golden Reel Award for Narrative/Animated Short Film will be eligible to submit in the Animated Short Film/Live-Action Short Film category of the Academy Awards®. \nIf you are an artist/filmmaker and our renewal intentions and values resonate with you\, we invite you to share your work with us. If you are a funder and partner\, we invite you to support our practice and not just the product. We look forward to building a community with you. \n\nThe VC Film Fest / Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is listed on our SoCal Spotlight Film Festival page!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/los-angeles-asian-pacific-film-festival/
LOCATION:Directors Guild of America (DGA)\, 7920 W Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:Shabang Music Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fri May 2 11:00AM – Sat May 3 11:00PM \nJoin the list for Early Access to San Luis Obispo’s Vibrant Music Festival \nShabang Music Festival\, San Luis Obispo’s biggest music celebration\, is gearing up for its highly anticipated return in 2025\, set for May 2nd and 3rd. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before\, with stunning activations\, exclusive experiences\, and the biggest lineup of musical talent yet. \nAs a thank you to the festival’s passionate fans and dedicated Shabang community\, early bird tickets for Shabang 2025 will be available starting Thursday\, December 19th\, 2025 at 11am and fans can secure them by signing up here! \nFestival Highlights for May 2nd and 3rd\, 2025: \n– Camping is back! We have tent\, car\, RV\, & Group sites. All campsites are at an established campground (El Chorro Regional Park Campground) with water spigots\, picnic tables\, & more all within a 10 minute walk from the venue. Activities are provided at the campground such as yoga classes\, acoustic sets\, summer camp games\, and ‘Late Night Discos’ – camping stages open after hours! Campers are welcome to adventure through the neighboring San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens which has flora & fauna from the five Mediterranean climate regions of the world. \n– Vibe out with Silent Disco Haüs Party. As an ode to the house show culture in San Luis Obispo\, we build a literal house situated near the top of our venue complete with (one-ish) wall\, roof\, living room\, family portraits\, bar\, stage\, a backyard with furniture\, grills\, twinkling lights & more. All day\, the stage hosts back to back local/California based DJ’s whose set is remotely amplified into 500+ sets of headphones. \n– Immerse yourself with interactive art pieces that you can crawl through\, touch\, and play with. From relaxation tents\, to our upside down room (a literal upside room)\, to the Peeking Portals where every gem in the structure has views to different mini-dimensions\, people love getting lost at Shabang. \n– Music is everywhere! Other performance pieces include live painting\, an insane Drum group called Samba Loca\, aerialists suspended 20 ft in the air\, and more. \n– Best of all\, dive into Shabang University. Attendees can participate in yoga\, dance classes\, speed dating\, join workshops\, speaking engagements\, stand up comedy\, & more. The most notable moment from last year was ‘Twerk Therapy’ where participants were given the opportunity to heal through bouncing that booty! All of these amazing social activities will be returning this year at Shabang. \nEarly Bird Ticket Types and Pricing (inclusive of all fees): \n2-Day GA: $199 \n2-Day VIP: $349 \nShabang 2025 Location: \nLocated on the sprawling grass meadows in the valley of the Nine Sisters\, Shabang transforms Dairy Creek Golf Course into a kaleidoscope of color that highlights the natural landscapes of the Central Coast. With curated breakout talent and strong ties to the community\, we share the voices and stories of Central Coast artisans and beyond by providing them a celebratory spotlight where they can share their gifts with the world. Shabang provides an unparalleled San Luis Obispo Music & Arts Experience where you can do it all! \nAbout Shabang Music Festival: \nShabang unites and amplifies the Central Coast community through an immersive music festival experience. Join us for Shabang 2025 on May 2 & 3 in San Luis Obispo\, CA for a journey through the Central Coast. Shabang was born in 2014 from a few friends with the idea to throw a concert on a mountain. With an attendance of 20\, nobody envisioned what the show called ‘Shabang’ would become. As the sun set and the music guided the herd into the unknown\, an overwhelming sense of warmth and euphoria spread through the sparse crowd. They had started something special. The vibe was too good to stop there\, so the friends kept it alive and rolling\, and here we are today… \nFour Live Stages | 50+ Live Acts | Silent Disco | Funk Safari | Shabang University | Experiential Art Installations | Interactive Workshops | Movement Classes | Artisan Vendors | Curated Food\, Drinks and more! Visit https://www.shabangslo.com/ for more information!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/shabang-music-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Dairy Creek Golf Course\, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405
CATEGORIES:SB & Montecito Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:BeachLife Festival
DESCRIPTION:BeachLife Fest is BACK May 2nd-4th at Redondo Beach! \nOur mission is to inspire community\, authenticity\, and generosity through the celebration of music\, art\, and our Southern California BeachLife culture. We were lucky enough to grow up in Southern California on the beach — surfing\, hanging out with sand between our toes\, vibing with friends\, and living the beach life. Our culture celebrates the power and beauty of the ocean and coastal resources — our waves\, wind\, smell of sea salt\, beaches\, sand\, and wildlife that call this their home. We will protect this lifestyle at any cost because it is the central theme to our lives\, and each day we celebrate the relaxed lifestyle that has grown out of this environment. So if you have it in your blood\, or if you are brand new to it\, we welcome you at BeachLife to hang with us\, vibe\, and enjoy. \nSupport the “One Love\, One Los Angeles” campaign by purchasing a t-shirt\, with 100% of proceeds going to disaster relief efforts in our city. BeachLife Festival and CA Surf Club have kickstarted the campaign with $10\,000\, and every shirt purchased helps us take one step closer to healing Los Angeles.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/beachlife-festival/
LOCATION:Redondo Beach\, 415 Diamond Street\, Redondo Beach\, CA\, 90277
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:THE HOAG OC MARATHON RUNNING FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:The 21st Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival returns to the seaside streets of Orange County\, California the weekend of May 2-4. The Hoag OC Running Festival showcases three days of events\, including the Kids Run the OC Empowered by Hoag\, the U.S. Bank OC 5K at sunset on Saturday and Sunday’s half and full marathons. The race is a perfect destination event for runners\, with the beaches\, theme parks and near-perfect weather. \nWhen: Friday – Sunday\, May 2 – 4\nSchedule:\nFriday\, May 2\, 3 – 7 p.m.\nSaturday\, May 3\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nSunday\, May 4\,  5:30 a.m. – 1 p.m..\nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center\nMore Info: Visit OC Marathon
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-marathon/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
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SUMMARY:LA County Fair: Art Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:The LA County Fair puts the spotlight on all things creative in 2025 with its theme Art Unleashed. \nThe Fair has been a celebration of art for more than a century: home arts\, culinary arts\, visual arts\, performing arts\, fine arts. The art of having fun. The art of making memories. Celebrate artistry and mastery in all their diverse forms with the Fair’s immersive experience that promises to captivate all guests. \nThe 16-day event opens May 2. Don’t miss new attractions\, the thrills of the carnival\, musical entertainment in every corner of the fairgrounds and\, of course\, lots and lots of food. \nBut the main component\, as always\, is fun!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/la-county-fair-art-unleashed/
LOCATION:Fairplex\, 1101 W McKinley Ave.\, Pomona\, CA\, 91768
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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