Family Fun Friday
May 10
Visitors will enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment and interactive programs. The museum will have a carnival atmosphere with carnival games and acts. Free. 5:30 p.m. Balboa Fun Zone, 600 E. Bay Ave., Balboa Calif. Information: www.explorOcean.org or (949) 675-8915.
BBQ Classic
May 11
Features top pit masters from around the country competing for thousands of dollars in prize money Food, entertainment, music. $10 online, $15 at door; $2 BBQ tasting; $10 parking with validation. Tickets do not include entry to the ship or attractions. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Queen Mary Waterfront Park, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, Calif. Information: www.queenmary.com or (800) 437-2934
2013 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Through May 12
The 29th edition of Southern California’s largest Asian Pacific Film Festival presents the best films from more than 20 countries featuring world premieres and sneak previews, as well as showcasing documentaries and narratives focusing on the voices of Asian Pacific Americans and Asians around the world. Tickets go on sale April 5. Information and schedule: www.vconline.org/festival or Visual Communications at (213) 680-4462, Ext. 59.
Anatolian Festival
May 16-19
The Anatolian Culture Festival will have food, art, exhibitions, performances, dance and live music. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif. Information: (310) 208-7290.
Lobsterfest
May 17
All-you-can-eat lobster with live music and silent auction. Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, Calif. Information: Tickets http://www.yllobsterfest.com/buy-tickets/
Greek Festival
May 17-19
Traditional Greek food and music and activities for children. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N. Dale St., Anaheim, Calif. Information: (714) 827-0182.
Strawberry Festival
May 24-27
Festival celebrating the city’s growing of strawberries. Free. Euclid and Main streets, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 638-0981.
Fish Fry and Carnival
May 31- June 2
Fry fish, raffle, and carnival games and rides. Fairview Park, Costa Mesa, Calif. Information: http://www.cmnhlions.com/
Orange Curtain Festival
June 1
Summer festival featuring the hottest alternative rock bands in Orange County. Enjoy music, food and “adult” beverages. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Heritage Museum, 3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana, Calif. Information: (714) 540-0404.
Huntington Beach Concours
June 1-2
Show for classic cars and motorcycles benefits the Huntington Beach Library’s Children Resource Center. Huntington Beach Central Park, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, Calif. Check website for schedule of events: http://www.hbconcours.org.
Garden Tour 2013
June 1
The annual fundraiser supports civic beautification, scholarships and public schools. The tour showcases unique home and gardens of the San Clemente community. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Andrews Church, 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, Calif. Information: http://www.sanclementegardenclub.com/garden-tour.htm.
Tustin Street Fair and Cook-Off
June 2
Chili Cook-Off, food vendors, entertainment, kid carnival, Watermelon Eating Contest and more. Free. 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Old Town Tustin, between El Camino Real and Main Street. Information: http://www.tustinchilicookoff.com/ or (714) 573-3326.
La Habra Valley Fair
June 7-9
Celebrating the success of the youth in the community while giving space to showcase their work. Entertainment, car show, food and game booths, and more. Sonora High School, 401 S. Palm Ave., La Habra, Calif. Information: http://www.lhvcfair.com/.
Family Fun Zone
June 14
Hands-on activities, live entertainment and interactive programs. Carnival atmosphere with games and acts. Free. 5:30 p.m. Balboa Fun Zone, 600 E. Bay Ave., Balboa, Calif. Information: www.explorOcean.org or (949) 675-8915.
Garden Grove Village Movie Series
June 26
Seniors are invited to the social event featuring the movie, “The Great Gatsby.” Refreshments will be provided. Free. 1:30 pm. Garden Grove Community Center, 11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Barbara Barker at (714) 539-9402.
Grief Support Group
Thursdays
The Grief Share Support Group is for mothers who have lost children of any age. The group meets every Thursday evening. 12831 Olive St., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 892-1520 or (714) 343-7516.
Farmers Market
Sundays
Vendors sell fresh produce and other food items. 9 am.-2 pm. Free. Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Lee at (562) 498-6048 or (562) 499-9299.
