Looking to cruise around Southern California?  Looking for something to do?  There’s lots out there, with something for just about everyone’s tastes.  Below is a sampling of what’s happening in Southern California; please keep in mind that these events take place between April 6-19, 2009:

ESCONDIDO, CA

Downtown Escondido Fashion Week

When, where: April 6 to 11, various locations in downtown Escondido, including the California Center for the Arts.

Highlights: Nightly fashion shows, product exhibits, cocktail parties, charity functions, in-store events, spa day and a red-carpet grand finale.

Cost: Tickets for individual events range from $22 to $60. A regular ticket to all events is $99; a similar VIP ticket costs $185.

LOMPOC, CA

Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival

When, where: April 18, River Park.

Highlights: The more than 100 members of the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Assn. present wine tastings, food from local chefs, live music, wine-related exhibitions, a silent auction and open houses at wineries.

Cost: Tickets range from $25 to $100.

SANTA BARBARA

Founding Day

When, where: April 18, El Presidio State Historic Park.

Highlights: A celebration of Santa Barbara’s 227th birthday with food, music, dance, Native American storytelling and family-friendly crafts and activities.

Cost: Free

UNIVERSAL CITY

Eco-Fair

When, where: April 19, outside the main gates of Universal Studios Hollywood.

Highlights: Educational exhibits, displays and demonstrations, rides on electric bicycles and autograph signings by teen stars Kyle and Christopher Massey.

Cost: Free.

For information on these and other events in Southern California, click the CONTACT US link at the top of this page.