Art Auction 2012 Feb. 4 Laguna Art Museum: 307 Cliff Dr. at North Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach. 6-9pm. $125 for Museum Members; $150 for non-members; $40 for Afterparty at 9pm (Included in Auction Ticket) 949-494-8971 x219 / http://lagunaartmuseum.org/artauction

Orange County Black History Parade & Cultural Faire Feb. 4 Center Street Promenade Downtown Anaheim. The Parade will begin at 10:00 am at Anaheim Blvd and Lincoln Avenue and end at the fair. 714-543-4746 / www.orangecountyheritagecouncil.org

Rotary/CARE Car Show Feb. 4 Promises a fabulous display of antique and classic cars and trucks, as well as the return of the popular New-Car Row from the 11 dealers of Capistrano Auto Center. 8am-2pm. San Juan Capistrano Community Center/Sports Park 25925 Camino del Avion. 949-661-3564 / www.sjcrotary.org/carshow

Surf City USA Marathon Feb. 5 More than 2,000 volunteers and several bands will be along the way cheering you on! The finish line party includes a beach side beer garden and finishers receive bodacious surfboard medals. 6:30am-2pm. 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach. 760-434-1587 / www.runsurfcity.com

Laguna Beach Music Festival Feb. 6-12 Dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation, each Festival stars prominent and promising musicians in a variety of activities to attract both the casual listener and the aficionado. 949-715-9713 / http://lagunabeachmusicfestival.com

St. Valentine’s Day Love Your Beach Cleanup Feb. 11 Join Doheny State Beach as they host their first Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup of the year. All beach cleanups meet at the lifeguard headquarters (adjacent to the mouth of San Juan Creek). 9am-12pm. 949-496-6172 / www.dohenystatebeach.org

Art Happens Here: Irvine Fine Arts Center Open House Feb. 11 Spend the day at the Irvine Fine Arts Center exploring the programs, studio amenities and art exhibition galleries that support creativity in our community. This event will inspire all ages to get involved in the arts! 10am-3pm. 14321 Yale Avenue. 714-724-6880 / www.cityofirvine.org

Chocolate & Wine Festival Feb. 11-12 Chocolatiers, bakers, candy makers, wine tastings, arts & crafts, shopping and entertainment. Bring your friends, family, and significant other and make it a date to celebrate together. 12-6pm. Old World Village: 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach. www.OldWorldChocolateFestival.info

What's Cooking at the Library Feb. 21 Chef Cathy Pavlos of LUCCA in Irvine will be at the Central Library Friends Room to demonstrate her cooking techniques with tastings to follow. 7-9pm. $20. 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach. 949-717-3800 / www.newportbeachlibrary.org

State of the City Dinner - SJC Feb. 23 Celebrating the past years' successes and a look forward to the great things to come in 2012. 5:30-8pm. El Adobe de Capistrano Restaurant: 31891 Camino Capistrano. Tickets $50 each, Reserved table of 10, $500. 949-493-4700 / jennifer@sanjuanchamber.com

An Evening at the Academy Awards - SJC Library Feb. 24 With Producers Robert Kline & Stephanie Heredia. Learn about the history of the Academy Awards. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. Dinner provided by Sarducci's. 949-248-5132 / teri.garza@occr.ocgov.com

LA Golf Show Feb. 24-26 All attendees receive a free round to Shorecliffs. Anaheim Convention Center: Hall A. http://lagolfshow.com

The Balanced Moms Expo Feb. 25 Our mom guests will enjoy a day of pampering with spa treatments such as mini-massages, facials, hand spa massages, mommy-makeovers and more. 11am-6pm. Hilton Waterfront Resort: 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. 949-407-9092 / www.BalancedMomsExpo.com

Newport Beach Wedding Show Feb. 26 Experience elegance and romance as you view the premier wedding professionals showcasing what a bride will need to design her own exquisite wedding. 11am-4pm. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach: 1107 Jamboree Road. http://www.customstudios.net/weddingshows/

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